{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kalihi Uka Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":65.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10057254,"projectId":9701841,"letterContent":"Your generous support for \"Books for Brilliance\" has transformed our classroom. These new books allow us to teach advanced skills like critical thinking and evidence-based reasoning, and they significantly boost student vocabulary and reading fluency across all genres. Our daily routine now includes read alouds from the new collection and focused independent reading, creating a culture of choice and engagement. \r\n\r\nThe most rewarding impact is on the students themselves: we've seen personal breakthroughs, with formerly reluctant readers discovering a love for graphic novels. Thank you for ensuring every child can find the right book and become a confident, lifelong reader.","fullyFundedDate":1762206907762,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-brilliance/9701841/","projectTitle":"Books for Brilliance","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dolor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10057254"},{"teacherId":8824265,"projectId":9161664,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you generosity in funding this project! The rolling whiteboard in particular has been so useful in the classroom and my students were excited to use it. I appreciate how much extra white board space it provides us with, especially since I have been able to implement a positive affirmation station that I've been wanting to use, but had no space for. My students like seeing the different affirmations on the board and putting their names under one every morning that they come in to the classroom. It helps to create a positive environment where everyone feels good about themselves. I look forward to changing out the different affirmations on a monthly basis. \r\n Since the rolling whiteboard has two sides, we have been using the other side as additional space for vertical white boards when students do BTC (math, ELA, etc.), something that they are always excited about. They appreciate how much space each group has and I don't worry about them accidentally erasing writing that I have on my other whiteboards. The easel greatly contributes to this as well and, as someone who does not like clutter, I love how I can fold it and put it away when it is not in use. \r\n Having more space will allow my students do do BTC more often, thus building their understanding of important concepts and having the opportunity to engage in academic discussions and acquire more vocabulary. Your thoughtfulness and generosity will continue to make an impact on the learning of my students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1742078168807,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-more-space-building-thinking-cl/9161664/","projectTitle":"We Need More Space! Building Thinking Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moriyama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824265"},{"teacherId":8821062,"projectId":9156202,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the tongs, graspers, fine motor toys and the outdoor balancing beam! Your contribution will be incredibly helpful in building fine and gross motor skills in our preschool-aged students. \r\nAs soon as we took out the new materials, children were very excited to start playing with them! They have been a great addition to our indoor and outdoor centers, and specifically we have used the fine motor tools across multiple center activities. Towards the last few weeks of school, it really helped our children with their hand graps. \r\nWe are very grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1741902083285,"projectUrl":"project/fine-motor-skills-are-the-foundation-for/9156202/","projectTitle":"Fine Motor Skills Are The Foundation for Writing Abilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8821062_orig.png?crop=350,350,x174,y277&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667016318860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821062"},{"teacherId":5471221,"projectId":9161074,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of your support. The items that were requested impacted the students' learning. \r\n\r\nBy providing cushions and floor desks, flexible seating options were created that catered to the diverse preferences and energy levels of the children. The Legos and table encouraged critical thinking, spatial reasoning, and the ability to work through challenges, individually or in a group. They provided engaging and interactive learning.\r\nThe clock helped with their learning of how to tell and how to manage their time. The pencil sharpener also gave them the independence to sharpen their own pencils rather than relying on the teacher. It also helped to minimize interruptions during their learning. \r\n\r\nWith your support the students' engagement were enhanced, they had a deeper level of learning, and they were able to develop crucial life skills. We really appreciate our years of support!","fullyFundedDate":1742082145262,"projectUrl":"project/listening-to-my-students-needs/9161074/","projectTitle":"Listening to my Students' Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5471221"},{"teacherId":8824113,"projectId":9156435,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Our students were very happy to have the new robot and supplies to work with. \r\n\r\nThe students can now continue their work on coding, problem solving, experimenting, and work together in small groups. This gives them the opportunity to have equity in future challenges and robotics matches. They also have more time to code because we now have the equipment to work with and we don't have to wait long for our turn to code and watch what the robots do.\r\n\r\nThe coding club will now be able to work on more missions, practice their coding, solving the missions and presenting their problem solving and experimenting. They gain valuable experience for robotics, team work, and engineering. They have to design robots that can do multiple missions for efficiency.\r\n\r\nThank you so much. Your support really helped our school compete. They now have equity within the robotics community.","fullyFundedDate":1741808554650,"projectUrl":"project/robotics-in-the-classroom-expanding-our/9156435/","projectTitle":"Robotics in the Classroom: Expanding Our World of Connected Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sabas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824113"},{"teacherId":5471221,"projectId":8877271,"letterContent":"On behalf of our first grade community, I want to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of jump ropes, chart paper, Legos, and storage cart.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has had a profound impact on our students. The jump ropes have been a huge hit during recess, fostering both physical activity and teamwork. The chart paper has become an invaluable resource for our budding scientists, allowing them to brainstorm and design innovative solutions for their mongoose trap project.\r\n\r\nThe Legos have been particularly inspiring. Witnessing our students' creativity and problem-solving skills as they built amazing structures with these versatile blocks has been truly heartwarming. We've seen firsthand how these activities have helped them develop essential 21st-century skills, such as collaboration, critical thinking, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided our students with valuable learning materials but also helped them embody our school's core values – the EAGLES spirit: Enthusiastic, Active, Growing, Learning, Engaged, and Successful.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity. Your contribution has made a real difference in the lives of our students, and we are committed to using these materials to continue fostering a love of learning and a spirit of inquiry within our school.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your unwavering support.","fullyFundedDate":1729200609241,"projectUrl":"project/strengthening-our-classroom-community/8877271/","projectTitle":"Strengthening our Classroom Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5471221"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50844","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":249,"numTeachers":15,"percentFrplEligible":67,"percentAsian":58,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":34.9,"schoolId":50844,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kalihi Uka Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kalihi Uka Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/kalihi-uka-elementary-school/50844"}