{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kalihi Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":57.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10316979,"projectId":9840805,"letterContent":"Since receiving these materials, our classroom has become a more engaging, organized, and welcoming learning space. Students are using the new whiteboards, dry erase markers, and erasers daily for math practice, phonics activities, and quick checks for understanding. The laminator and laminating sheets have allowed me to create durable learning tools—such as reusable math mats, phonics cards, and center activities—that students can use independently. The colorful Astrobrights paper, posters, and flashcards have enhanced our lessons and helped visual learners stay engaged, while the classroom rug has become a favorite spot for read-alouds and group discussions using our new books.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. They were especially thrilled by the new books, snacks, and bright classroom decor, and they couldn't wait to explore everything. Several students eagerly pointed out the new posters on the walls and asked when we could start using the whiteboards and bins. The electric pencil sharpener and organized supply bins made everyday routines smoother, and students felt proud having tools that made our classroom feel \"official\" and special.\r\n\r\nThanks to our donors, students now have what they need to move confidently into our next lessons. We are continuing to build strong literacy and math skills through small-group instruction, hands-on practice, and independent work using these resources. The books are supporting both reading skills and social-emotional learning, sparking meaningful conversations about kindness, emotions, and self-control. These materials will continue to support our students throughout the year, helping them grow academically while feeling safe, supported, and excited to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1761000009117,"projectUrl":"project/1st-year-teacher-donors-choose/9840805/","projectTitle":"1st Year Teacher-Donors Choose","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10316979"},{"teacherId":3205999,"projectId":9782531,"letterContent":"I want to share some of the projects my students have been doing with the supplies you gave us! They used their wooden craft ornaments and acrylic markers to create special keepsakes for their families. They also decorated cultural items using the paint markers.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the supplies they immediately got excited and wanted to get started with their art projects! I remember asking if anyone has ever used acrylic markers before and only a few raised their hands. It was exciting and special to see them get creative and engaged in something new.","fullyFundedDate":1759607356207,"projectUrl":"project/art-and-literacy/9782531/","projectTitle":"Art and Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Knoepfel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3205999_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499733187156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3205999"},{"teacherId":9164916,"projectId":9774471,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project. The impact of the new resources has been immediate and truly inspiring for our English Language Learner students. When they first saw the vibrant colored pencils and the large tubs of phonics letter tiles, their eyes lit up with excitement and awe. What's most wonderful is that the novelty hasn't worn off—my students are excited to use these tools every single day, which shows how much these high-quality resources mean to them.\r\n\r\nWe are currently combining our new phonics letters to build academic vocabulary words, and then illustrating those words in detail using the colored pencils and paper. This multi-sensory approach is making abstract words concrete and is boosting their confidence in both art and language. The biggest impact is that we are now using these materials to directly practice for the WIDA Assessment (ACCESS for ELLs), which is coming up soon. The hands-on practice with our new supplies is creating a low-stress, engaging environment for them to show what they know.\r\n\r\nThe next exciting step for our class is to focus our material use on the Speaking and Writing domains of the WIDA test. Students will use their vocabulary illustrations and newly acquired materials to practice describing people, places, and events in complete sentences, a key skill required for the assessment. Your contribution has empowered them to tackle challenging language tasks with confidence and creativity, and we are so grateful for your support in preparing our students to be successful.","fullyFundedDate":1759620774973,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-tomorrows-artists/9774471/","projectTitle":"Tools for Tomorrow’s Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9164916_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y400&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724098711289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9164916"},{"teacherId":9807996,"projectId":9216031,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support in providing toys, reinforcers, and supplies to make this year a great year in speech therapy! So far my students have especially enjoyed \"making a hamburger\" with a fun stacking toy, opening pirate chests that they earned with their speech trials, earning fun stickers, and reading some of the books received to target different language skills. \r\n\r\nI have also been able to use the laminator sheets and velcro rounds to create personalized picture cards, schedules, books, communication boards, and other personalized materials for my students. \r\n\r\nToday was our first day back for the school year, and I look forward to sharing more of these awesome materials with my students in the upcoming year.","fullyFundedDate":1746785920771,"projectUrl":"project/help-speech-students-shine/9216031/","projectTitle":"Help Speech Students Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patricia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9807996"},{"teacherId":8244505,"projectId":9158882,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you so much for your generous gift to our classroom! I can't begin to tell you how excited we were to receive the learning materials you provided. The moment the box arrived, it felt like a mini celebration in our room. The buzzers have completely transformed the way we review and play learning games. Students are now more eager than ever to participate. The alphabet and number puzzles have become a favorite during our literacy and math centers, helping students build confidence while having fun matching uppercase and lowercase letters and recognizing numbers. One of the most used items has been the classroom pencil sharpener. What a difference it makes!\r\nIt's dependable, efficient and keeps us ready to work. The dry erase markers and microfiber cloths are also a huge hit. My students love using their whiteboards to practice writing, and now they can do so more independently and cleanly. Your kindness has made a real impact, and I am so grateful for your support of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1741971296754,"projectUrl":"project/spring-into-learning-help-restock-our-c/9158882/","projectTitle":"Spring into Learning: Help Restock our classroom for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8244505"},{"teacherId":9655622,"projectId":9153110,"letterContent":"With the support of the supplies, our students were able to learn every day worry-free of their supplies being used or depleted. We are grateful and thankful for the support you have chosen to put in our school and our classroom. \r\n\r\nPencils, glue sticks, paper, and etc., are supplies they use daily, but we can never full prepare supplies to last as long as we hoped. Now that we received these supplies, we able to use them to learn in our everyday classroom\r\nenvironment. Whether it was math, reading, writing, science, or art, we could do it with the reassurance that each and every student had the proper tools and resources for their work.","fullyFundedDate":1741695552042,"projectUrl":"project/2025-school-supply-renewal/9153110/","projectTitle":"2025 School Supply ReNEWal","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9655622_orig.jpg?crop=914,914,x0,y204&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723603454044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9655622"},{"teacherId":9164916,"projectId":9152435,"letterContent":"We've been using our new classroom rug and wobbly chairs during math lessons and study time, and they've made a big difference for my students. The rug provides a cozy, inviting space where students love to sit up front and engage more closely with the lesson. The wobbly chairs give them a way to stay active and focused without having to leave their seats, which has been especially helpful for students who need a bit of movement to concentrate.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were so excited—many rushed to sit on the rug, calling it \"so comfy,\" and the wobbly chairs quickly became a favorite. These resources have brought both comfort and energy to our classroom, especially during our state testing season when students need to stay focused for longer periods of time. Thanks to these additions, students feel more relaxed, more engaged, and better able to concentrate during study time.","fullyFundedDate":1741639256286,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-sit-relax-the-ultimate-flexibl/9152435/","projectTitle":"Wobble, Sit, Relax: The Ultimate Flexible Seating Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9164916_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y400&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724098711289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9164916"},{"teacherId":9371675,"projectId":8998746,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, I express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of literacy materials and books. Your contribution has made a lasting impact on our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe students absolutely loved the books, especially the cooking book, which sparked their creativity and curiosity. They even followed a recipe to make a pizza, which was a fun and educational experience for all of them. The \"Impulse Ninja\" was also a huge hit! The children enjoyed learning about the ninja's impulsive nature and were excited to create art based on their discoveries.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the sensory elements in In the Ocean were a fantastic addition to our classroom. The students were fascinated by the sea animals and their habitats, and they've been requesting to learn even more about the ocean and its wonders.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your support. Your generosity has brought joy, inspiration, and a more profound love of learning to our students.","fullyFundedDate":1734099384588,"projectUrl":"project/today-a-reader-tomorrow-a-leader/8998746/","projectTitle":"Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9371675"},{"teacherId":8244505,"projectId":8884372,"letterContent":"It was like a big Christmas day for the students. As the boxes came in from Donor Choose (Amazon), I put them all together so the children could see what was donated from Donors Choose. Students were excited as we opened the boxes and smiles appeared on their faces and cheers were loudly heard. They expressed excitement and curiosity about the items, each of which seemed to relate to them in unique ways. The snacks were particularly appreciated as they offered a moment of comfort and help create a relaxed, positive atmosphere in the classroom. Students eagerly enjoyed them, which sparked moments of connection and camaraderie. Clay dough was another engaging tool, especially for those who needed a sensory activity to help regulate their emotions. Many students found it calming, and they used it to create symbols or shapes that represented their feelings, thus offering insights into their emotional states. The SEL ball became an instant favorite. Students took turns using it in a variety of activities, like passing it during class discussions or using it in mindfulness exercises. The flexibility of the ball seemed to help them focus and down when they felt overwhelmed. The books provided a powerful avenue for discussion. Students were deeply interested in stories, and we often had thoughtful conversations afterward about the emotions and lessons presented in the narratives. The stories help deepen their understanding of empathy, resilience, and emotional awareness.","fullyFundedDate":1729375839734,"projectUrl":"project/happy-hearts-sel-resources-for-little-l/8884372/","projectTitle":"Happy Hearts: SEL Resources for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8244505"},{"teacherId":9796264,"projectId":8862948,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generosity and support in providing much-needed resources for my students. Thanks to you, our classroom has become a more comfortable, engaging, and inspiring place to learn.\r\n\r\nStudents were so excited when they first saw the new materials! They were amazed by the cozy new beanbag and rug reading corner, eager to settle in with their favorite books. The fans have helped keep our classroom cool and comfortable, allowing my students to stay focused and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards have quickly become an essential part of our daily lessons. We use them for both reading and math, making learning more interactive and engaging. Whether practicing phonics or solving math problems, my students love having a hands-on way to participate and share their thinking.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I cannot thank you enough for your support. My students and I truly appreciate your generosity and the impact you have made on their education.","fullyFundedDate":1728347856676,"projectUrl":"project/cool-creative-and-comfortable-spaces-f/8862948/","projectTitle":"Cool, Creative, and Comfortable Spaces for First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Li","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9796264"},{"teacherId":9610434,"projectId":8649530,"letterContent":"This project has completely remodeled our library center. With the carpet and bean bag chairs, the students have a comfy and quiet place to read a book or relax. They were very excited when they saw the rug and chairs in the library and ran over to check it out. We have been having a whole class story time in the library and this designated quiet space is helping them learn when it is appropriate to make noise and play and when it is time to be quiet. \r\n\r\nThe baskets are used to help organize and manage our weekly art activities and have been very useful. The students have been using the trace and write alphabet and numbers boards, both to help trace but also using it as an etch a sketch which is promoting more fine motor skills and allowing them to draw whatever they choose. A couple students have been using the headphones when they are getting overwhelmed and it really helps calm them down! 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