{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kapalama Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7481642,"projectId":9777345,"letterContent":"I'm so incredibly grateful for your generosity and support! With our new photo printer, I can now instantly print pictures of my students learning, collaborating, and reaching their goals. These photos help students see themselves as valued members of our classroom community represented, celebrated, and proud of their growth.\r\n\r\nOur regular printer has already made a huge difference in the flow of our lessons. I can quickly print student work, learning materials, and last-minute resources, keeping instruction seamless and responsive to my students' needs.\r\n\r\nThe laminator has helped us preserve student work and create durable, reusable learning materials that brighten our space and make our resources last. It's brought a level of organization and creativity that truly enhances our day-to-day learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom feels even more vibrant, connected, and student-centered. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping make our learning visible, shared, and celebrated every day.","fullyFundedDate":1759454303374,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-learning-one-print-at-a-time/9777345/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Learning One Print at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7481642"},{"teacherId":7882371,"projectId":9163348,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! The students now have a more organized STEM Store/ Makerspace. This allows the students to have easy access to materials for their builds. The see through plastic bins, containers, and drawers create efficiency because students get to see what materials are available during the planning stages of their projects, which help them to be as innovative as possible. \r\n\r\nThe students love the new and improved STEM Store set-up! I have already seen a difference in planning and building time. The students are able to imagine and plan their builds from their tables instead of walking up to the STEM Store to look in the bins to see what items are available. Students are now able to allocate that \"extra\" time to the designing and engineering part of their projects.\r\n\r\nCurrently, this STEM Store is great and I would love to improve efficiency in the future. I will have a better idea what needs to be done in a few months. The next step to creating a better engineering and design space, I would love to explore flexible seating and working area arrangements. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity! We really appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1742048149228,"projectUrl":"project/an-organized-makerspace/9163348/","projectTitle":"An Organized Makerspace","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aiona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7882371"},{"teacherId":231420,"projectId":9155035,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation toward the purchase of decodable books. Your support is helping to provide essential reading tools that will make a difference in early literacy development.\r\nThanks to your contribution, my students have the materials they need that supports their phonics instruction and will help build confidence in reading. They love reading the decodable books and their families are impressed with the progress made this year.\r\nYour kindness has directly impacted our young learners. Thank you for your commitment to education and for helping us create a strong foundation for future readers.","fullyFundedDate":1741745747468,"projectUrl":"project/building-readers/9155035/","projectTitle":"Building Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Funada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp231420_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474271879516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/higa-funada"},{"teacherId":8045481,"projectId":6995667,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this novel study possible for my students across multiple school years! Reading The One and Only Ivan together has opened the door to so many meaningful lessons, both academic and personal. Through this text, students are learning to identify figurative language, explore vocabulary in context, and analyze theme and character development. We've had powerful discussions about the treatment of animals, the importance of friendship, and standing up for what's right. The poetic prose structure of the book has also introduced students to a unique storytelling style that's helping them see how authors use language creatively to express emotion and build connection.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is a shared experience. We read together as a class, in small groups, and independently, using the novel as a springboard for conversation, writing, and deeper thinking. One student who usually struggles to stay focused during reading time now rushes to class, excited to read what happens next in Ivan's story. Another student, who rarely spoke up during discussions, has started sharing thoughtful insights about the characters' motivations and the story's message. These books have not only improved literacy skills, but they've also helped build confidence, empathy, and a genuine love for reading. Your support made that possible, and we are so thankful!","fullyFundedDate":1671168637690,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-true-stories-and-real-conversat/6995667/","projectTitle":"Bringing True Stories and Real Conversations to the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8045481_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648595143674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8045481"},{"teacherId":8045481,"projectId":9155109,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generous support! When the materials arrived, my students were beyond excited. They couldn't wait to try out the wiggle seats and bouncy bands, and the headphones were an instant favorite. One moment that stood out was during ELA: a student who usually struggles to stay focused used a wiggle seat and noise-canceling headphones, and for the first time, he completed an entire iReady lesson without needing redirection. These tools have made a noticeable difference in our classroom. Students are more engaged, focused, and confident in their learning. Your contribution has helped create a more supportive and productive learning environment, and we're so grateful for the impact you've made!","fullyFundedDate":1741734569379,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-bounce-focus-tools-for-engage/9155109/","projectTitle":"Wiggle, Bounce, Focus: Tools for Engaged Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8045481_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648595143674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8045481"},{"teacherId":231420,"projectId":8977476,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation! The various stools and cushions are helpful for my students who need to get their wiggles out. The bands and foot rollers are also beneficial for my students. \r\nStudents are given the choice of which type of seating to use for the day, empowering them to take responsibility and make their own decisions. With your contributions, I now have a complete set for all of my students to use. This allows inclusivity and equality. No one is left out and those who truly need the flexible seating are not singled out. \r\nI appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1739368034762,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-seating-for-success/8977476/","projectTitle":"Sensory Seating for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Funada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp231420_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474271879516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/higa-funada"},{"teacherId":9469172,"projectId":9162216,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. It has made a meaningful difference for our students with disabilities who require various supports to thrive in their learning environments. With your contribution, we were able to purchase much-needed materials that have helped create a more structured and supportive classroom.\r\n\r\nThese resources have not only improved the learning environment but also helped us maintain a sense of calm and order. The students especially enjoy using fidget toys and slime, which support their sensory needs and serve as effective reinforcers.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our students are actively practicing their writing, math, and ELA skills in a more engaging and supportive setting. Without your donation, it would have been much more challenging to meet their needs. Your generosity has truly impacted both their learning and overall well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1742044174854,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-students-with-many-needs/9162216/","projectTitle":"Please Help Students With Many Needs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469172"},{"teacherId":231420,"projectId":8284310,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your donations to purchase art supplies! My students have really grown this year with their creativity. They enjoy our art periods and are always so engaged.\r\n\r\nThis year, students have been learning more about artists and techniques. They then try to create an art piece in the style of the artist. They are not only developing as artist, but are also building their listening comprehension skills through our read alouds. \r\n\r\nArt is often pushed aside to focus on reading and math, but I truly believe it helps to boost children's literacy skills. Thank you for supporting Hawaii's keiki!","fullyFundedDate":1715128314099,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-art-creativity/8284310/","projectTitle":"Fostering Art & Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Funada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp231420_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474271879516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/higa-funada"},{"teacherId":2084793,"projectId":9154069,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful and generous donation for our school's Malama Store! Throughout the school year, students are able to receive Malama Tickets and they redeem their tickets at our school store. A lot of our items came from donations from a community church. Our school store was dwindling in resources and your donation came just in time for the end of the year store! Our 5th graders were the first ones into the store as they're leaving for middle school. Many students save up their tickets so they can do a BIG last purchase. \r\n\r\nOur student council members helped us to restock out store and their eye's lit up when they saw the boxes of our slime, squishies, stuffed animals, rings, cars, sticky hands, mini animals, pop-its, and travel sized games. They were so excited that we were able to fill the empty baskets. \r\n\r\nOur 5th graders were the first ones to shop in the store and they were thrilled to see how many items we had in stock, opposed to empty baskets/shelves! All other grade levels that came through were also so shocked to see a stocked store! \r\n\r\nEvery one of our students in Grades K-5 that came through the store, were able to go home with something! Mahalo, Mahalo, Mahalo for your generous donation that helped support ALL of the students at Kapalama Elementary School! This donation also helped with our school wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support Program. From all of us to you, Mahalo, Mahalo, Mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1741694514206,"projectUrl":"project/help-to-restock-our-malama-store/9154069/","projectTitle":"Help to Restock Our Malama Store","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nakata-Nagao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2084793"},{"teacherId":4416401,"projectId":9152808,"letterContent":"We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of hygiene products for our third-grade students. Your support means the world to us and to the children who will directly benefit from your kindness. By ensuring that these young learners have the basic essentials they need, you're helping them feel confident, healthy, and ready to succeed in school. Your generosity makes a tangible difference in their daily lives, and for that, we are truly thankful. We look forward to the lives that we can change because of your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1741644117284,"projectUrl":"project/all-students-deserve-basic-hygiene-produ/9152808/","projectTitle":"All Students Deserve Basic Hygiene Products!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. P","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4416401_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535481486492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4416401"},{"teacherId":4416401,"projectId":9055208,"letterContent":"On behalf of the third graders at Kapālama Elementary, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our library project. Your support is making a meaningful difference in the lives of countless individuals in our community, and we are truly thankful for your contribution.\r\n\r\nLibraries are vital spaces for learning, growth, and connection, and your donation allows us to continue expanding the resources and programs we offer. Whether it's providing access to books, technology, educational workshops, or community events, your gift is helping to shape a brighter future for those we serve.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we are able to enhance our facilities, improve our offerings, and provide a welcoming environment for all who seek knowledge. Your support ensures that we can continue to serve as a place of learning, creativity, and inspiration for everyone, regardless of age or background.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your kindness is not only appreciated but will have a lasting impact. We are excited to see the positive changes this project will bring to our community, and we look forward to sharing the results with you in the future.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your belief in the power of libraries and for your significant role in helping us reach our goals. We are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1739368025442,"projectUrl":"project/help-third-graders-access-the-library/9055208/","projectTitle":"Help Third Graders Access the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. P","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4416401_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535481486492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4416401"},{"teacherId":231420,"projectId":8835890,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your donations! Books provide a window for our students to see the world in the past and present. My students have enjoyed learning about different artists, mediums, and techniques by me reading aloud to them. \r\nThe books that were purchased presents what may normally be difficult content into one in which young children can understand. The stories are often funny and written in rhyme. They lead well into our lessons on lines, shapes, and artists. We are looking forward to learning more about different artists and their styles.\r\nWe can't thank you enough for your support of our students. Your generosity is truly appreciated and we feel so blessed.","fullyFundedDate":1727998704327,"projectUrl":"project/smart-about-art/8835890/","projectTitle":"Smart About Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Funada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp231420_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474271879516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/higa-funada"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50847","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":476,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":61,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":11,"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":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.0,"schoolId":50847,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kapalama Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kapalama Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/kapalama-elementary-school/50847"}