{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kamiloiki Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2111978,"projectId":9772105,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for donating to our classroom. The kindergarten students and I really appreciate your generosity.\r\n\r\nWe have enjoyed the challenge of putting together the puzzles. We have to work together to figure out where all the pieces go. The legos and magnet tiles exercise our brains and makes us use our thinking skills!\r\n\r\nThe trampoline gives us the opportunity to burn off our energy so that we can be ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you again for thinking of our classroom and helping to make this school year awesome!","fullyFundedDate":1759416621019,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-problem-solvers/9772105/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Problem Solvers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Uyehara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2111978_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505009002539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-uyehara"},{"teacherId":7932121,"projectId":9153641,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible gift of new technology for our students. We know that many of our supporters are very comfortable with using technology in their own homes, but may wonder how these tools translate into better learning in a classroom setting. The benefit is truly transformational: the new hardware and software allow us to personalize the educational journey for every student. It's not just a replacement for paper and pencils—it enables deeper, more interactive engagement, making abstract concepts visible through simulations, and providing instant, targeted feedback that allows students to learn at their own pace and explore subjects that genuinely interest them. Your donation directly equips our students with the essential skills they need for the modern world.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students most is the immediacy and power the new technology gives them as creators and problem-solvers. They are thrilled that their learning is no longer limited to textbooks; they can now design their own projects, collaborate instantly with peers, and even embark on virtual field trips to distant historical sites or scientific labs. They've told us how much they appreciate being able to use a platform that feels current and relevant to their lives, turning traditionally challenging subjects into engaging, collaborative experiences. This new technology has fostered a true sense of agency and excitement in the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe have seen several students blossom with this new resource. For example, a student who previously struggled with written assignments has especially warmed to the technology; he now uses the new programs to create incredible video presentations and interactive digital stories, effectively allowing his creative voice to shine. Similarly, a more reserved student who was hesitant to speak up in class has found confidence in using the platform's collaborative tools to share her ideas and provide valuable peer support. These are not just educational gains—they are real confidence boosts that affirm the power of your generosity in making learning more accessible and inspiring for all.","fullyFundedDate":1741669039845,"projectUrl":"project/book-powered-brains-reading-writing-u/9153641/","projectTitle":"Book Powered Brains: Reading & Writing Unleashed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7932121"},{"teacherId":4593401,"projectId":9153626,"letterContent":"Please accept our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of the new carpet for our classroom at Kamiloiki Elementary School.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been immediate and truly wonderful. It transformed our classroom into a warm, inviting, and quiet learning space. The students absolutely love it!\r\n\r\nThe carpet has created the perfect, cozy foundation for our new reading nook. \r\nBeyond the practical benefits, the carpet adds a feeling of warmth and safety. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and, more importantly, in the comfort and education of our students. Your thoughtfulness will be a part of our daily routine and learning environment for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1741660708232,"projectUrl":"project/grab-a-leaf-and-learn/9153626/","projectTitle":"Grab a Leaf and Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4593401_orig.jpg?crop=706,706,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728946624624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4593401"},{"teacherId":7932010,"projectId":9154969,"letterContent":"This bright, colorful carpet has created a comfortable, roomy space for each child to sit on during circle time or to listen to a book read aloud to them. They also love to play games and toys with each other on it. The sight word fishing game was a big hit during center time! They had fun \"catching\" a sight word, creating a sentence using that word and drawing a picture to match their sentence. The play-doh was also a favorite during centers. It allowed them to be creative as well as helped them to strengthen their fine motor skills. The children especially loved creating an imaginary ocean animal for our habitat unit.","fullyFundedDate":1741736259422,"projectUrl":"project/a-space-for-me/9154969/","projectTitle":"A Space for Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Okamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7932010"},{"teacherId":7933898,"projectId":8879051,"letterContent":"We are absolutely overflowing with gratitude for your generous support of our project, \"Making Connections!\" Your donation has instantly brightened our fifth-grade classroom and provided us with the essential tools needed to foster social-emotional growth. My students were only first graders when the pandemic began, and we've noticed they sometimes struggle with initiating connections and expressing their feelings effectively. The items you funded are more than just classroom supplies; they are vital resources that give our students the safe space and confidence required to build lasting bonds and explore their individual voices through art and presentation.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our students are ready to dive into exciting new forms of self-expression and connection-building. The craft supplies were put to use to create friendship bracelets to share with our pen pals at Hahaione, giving the students a meaningful, tangible item to share when they met in the spring semester. Additionally, the new presentation clicker was a true game-changer, helping students navigate their slideshows smoothly, removing technical anxiety, and allowed them to focus on delivering their presentations with confidence and poise. Thank you for investing not just in materials, but in the social confidence and future relationships of these amazing young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1729190846711,"projectUrl":"project/express-yourself/8879051/","projectTitle":"Express Yourself","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nohara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7933898"},{"teacherId":9681620,"projectId":8879054,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us bring 3D printers into our classroom! My 4th graders are amazed to see their digital designs turn into real objects they can hold. From printing small canoes for our voyaging unit to creating geometric shapes for math, the printers make learning hands-on and exciting.\r\n\r\nStudents who are usually shy or hesitant in class light up when they see their projects print layer by layer. This technology has given them confidence, creativity, and a sense of pride in their work.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1729003088865,"projectUrl":"project/hawaiian-based-3d-printing/8879054/","projectTitle":"Hawaiian Based 3D printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dube","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9681620"},{"teacherId":9681620,"projectId":8666365,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us bring 3D printers into our classroom! My 4th graders are amazed to see their digital designs turn into real objects they can hold. From printing small canoes for our voyaging unit to creating geometric shapes for math, the printers make learning hands-on and exciting.\r\n\r\nStudents who are usually shy or hesitant in class light up when they see their projects print layer by layer. This technology has given them confidence, creativity, and a sense of pride in their work.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1724369071894,"projectUrl":"project/project-based-hawaiian-studies/8666365/","projectTitle":"Project Based Hawaiian Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dube","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9681620"},{"teacherId":9681620,"projectId":9153092,"letterContent":"How the technology is helping my students learn:\r\nThe 3D pens let students take their ideas off the page and turn them into real, 3D objects. When we study science, they can build models of things like landforms, animal habitats, or waves. In math, they can design shapes and see geometry come alive. Even in reading and writing, they've used the pens to create characters or symbols from stories, which deepens comprehension and makes abstract ideas concrete. For many students, especially those who learn best by \"doing,\" this tool makes lessons much more engaging and memorable.\r\nWhat excites my students most:\r\nThe moment the pens heat up and the plastic begins to flow, the room buzzes with excitement. Students love watching their drawings lift right off the paper into 3D. The freedom to design something completely unique—whether it's a miniature canoe, a keychain, or part of a STEM challenge—gives them a sense of pride and ownership. They feel like real inventors and engineers.\r\n\r\nParticular students who have connected with the technology:\r\nOne student who usually struggles to stay focused in class has really shined with the 3D pens. He quickly picked up the technique and now helps his classmates troubleshoot when their projects don't come out as planned. Another student who is very quiet in discussions lights up during 3D pen time, proudly showing her creations to others and explaining her process. For these students, the pens have provided not just a learning tool, but a way to build confidence and collaboration skills.\r\n\r\nThank you again for bringing this opportunity to our classroom. Your support has truly empowered my students to think creatively, solve problems, and see themselves as makers.","fullyFundedDate":1741654736981,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-creativity-to-life-with-3d-pens/9153092/","projectTitle":"Bringing Creativity to Life with 3D Pens!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dube","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9681620"},{"teacherId":3017489,"projectId":9156359,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. The items were received and used by my students right away, and they were all so excited to have such wonderful materials in their place of learning! \r\n\r\nThe shelf has been a huge organization savior. As you can see by the uploaded photo, it allows for easy access to their manipulatives and toys. The pouches are used to organize the manipulatives and toys as well. \r\n\r\nThe cricut materials have been helpful in creating gifts and art projects for the students and their families. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1741809904366,"projectUrl":"project/organized-play-and-learning/9156359/","projectTitle":"Organized Play and Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3017489"},{"teacherId":9967024,"projectId":9158143,"letterContent":"I sincerely appreciate the support that was provided, which significantly enriched our learning environment this year. With the tools and resources made available, I was able to implement multiple modes of instruction, differentiating to meet my students' diverse interests and needs.\r\n Together, we created vibrant and meaningful country folders that sparked genuine curiosity. My students were eager to learn about their chosen countries, diving into research and proudly sharing their knowledge through varied and creative displays.\r\nEngagement soared as we explored hands-on activities. From constructing 3D shapes to playing kinesthetic games that reinforced number concepts using carpet markers, each experience brought learning to life. Decorating our own \"duck\" with fabric pens added a joyful finishing touch to our Easter writing. Most notably, using the Talebot helped my students grasp coding fundamentals visually—transforming a challenging subject into one of excitement and understanding.\r\n Thank you again for empowering both me and my students to grow, explore, and thrive. Your support made a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1742498040660,"projectUrl":"project/access-for-all-learners/9158143/","projectTitle":"Access for All Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sunada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967024"},{"teacherId":7932073,"projectId":9153624,"letterContent":"When the boxes started arriving, my students couldn't contain their excitement. They kept asking, \"What's in the box?\" Each time I opened one, their eyes lit up and little squeals of joy filled the room. It was like Christmas for both of us!\r\n\r\nThe cubbies and bins were a life saver. They helped keep our materials neat and organized, and made it easy for the students to put away supplies independently. It encouraged them to take responsibility and take pride in their classroom.\r\n\r\nThe writing materials were a big hit! The children kept asking when they could start writing their own books, and once they did, their creativity flowed freely. They were so proud of their stories and couldn't wait to share them with others.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us stay organized and for providing tools and supplies that allowed my children to express themselves through writing and drawings.","fullyFundedDate":1742094243868,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-organize/9153624/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Organize!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Omura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7932073"},{"teacherId":6616699,"projectId":8849722,"letterContent":"I'm so excited to share how our new classroom maps transformed our study of the Hawaiian Islands. Our students learned about how volcanoes sculpted the land beneath our feet, and these maps are bringing that learning to life in a whole new way. With our meter and yard sticks in hand, they didn't just look at pictures – they used the map scale to measure the towering volcanic peaks and the distances between them. This hands-on exploration of scale is a vital mathematical skill, but more than that, it deepened their understanding and appreciation for where they live. By examining the coastlines, they also began to grasp the effects of erosion, seeing how wind and waves have shaped our islands over time. It's all about connecting their classroom learning to the real, tangible world around them.\r\n\r\nIn my classroom, reading is an active and dynamic process. When we use these maps, reading isn't just about decoding words; it's about interpreting symbols, understanding spatial relationships, and connecting visual information with the scientific concepts we're studying. We started by \"reading\" the map keys, identified the different landforms and elevations. Then, students worked in small groups, used their measuring tools and engaging in discussions about what they observed. We then compared and contrasted the different islands, using the maps to visualize the unique features of each. This encouraged critical thinking and observation skills, as they learned to extract information from a non-traditional \"text.\" We followed up by reading stories and non-fiction texts about Hawaiian mythology and geology, further enriching their understanding of our islands' history and formation.\r\n\r\nIt was truly wonderful to see students' excitement toward this project. Our more visual learners, who sometimes struggle with traditional text-heavy assignments, were excited to learn and were engaged. They loved the hands on experience of using the meter sticks and the immediate feedback of seeing the scale come to life. I've also noticed that some of our quieter students, who might be hesitant to participate in whole-group discussions, were confidently sharing their discoveries as they worked with their partners. These maps fostered a sense of curiosity and exploration that is truly inspiring, and it helped all of our students feel more connected to the land and culture of Hawaii.","fullyFundedDate":1728016765010,"projectUrl":"project/volcanoes-made-our-home/8849722/","projectTitle":"Volcanoes Made Our Home","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kimura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6616699"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50846","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":370,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":18,"percentAsian":19,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.9,"schoolId":50846,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kamiloiki Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kamiloiki Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/kamiloiki-elementary-school/50846"}