{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Alakai O Kauai Public Charter School","outOfStateSupporters":43.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9527193,"projectId":9653842,"letterContent":"I am so grateful to you for helping our units on microscopes so much more impactful. Because of you I was able to have partners sharing 1 microscope rather than having a whole table group having to cycle through using one. The students have been able to view more specimens with the time we gained.\r\n The excitement and sense of wonder the students experienced was so palpable. I felt so happy I could provide this opportunity for them. They just love using real scientific equipment!\r\n I plan to revisit microscope use again in our next unit on cells. We'll have some lessons to start, but then the kids will get the chance to view cells with the microscopes, including slides they create using their own cells!","fullyFundedDate":1756731485045,"projectUrl":"project/six-microscopes-to-complete-our-classroo/9653842/","projectTitle":"Six Microscopes to Complete Our Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Logan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9527193"},{"teacherId":9527193,"projectId":8942510,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping my life science students to truly enjoy such a wonderful experience. Dissection is a right of passage in any quality life science course. It is unfortunately all too often passed on, because schools lack the proper materials to accomplish such a lesson.\r\n I wish you could have seen the focus my students had for this lab exercise. Students thrive on such hands on, memorable activities. The excitement in their voices as they shared their discoveries and observations with their peers was inspiring.","fullyFundedDate":1731549533631,"projectUrl":"project/fist-ever-dissection-kits-for-our-school/8942510/","projectTitle":"Fist Ever Dissection Kits For Our School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Logan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9527193"},{"teacherId":9690243,"projectId":8957451,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your generous donation to help fund our project \"Discovering the Art of Photography & Creating Yearbook.\" Your donation helped our class receive 2 Canon cameras that are so impressive, they make everyone who uses them feel like a pro. This helped increase student engagement with not only the learners that are in Yearbook, but across the school and community. \r\n\r\nThe learners were lucky to have a professional photographer from the community come in and show them how to use the cameras, and also talk about his profession. This excited the learners in that there is so many opportunities that come through the lens of a camera. Learners were also engaged with other learners throughout the school all year gathering photos to use for school yearbook. This strengthened peer connection and promoted joy during class and school events. \r\n\r\nMy favorite was of the learners capturing memories of our school's Makahiki Games, and seeing the learners get creative with their photo taking. Our Yearbook for this year is almost finished for the year to be sent off and printed and I can't wait to see and feel the success of our learners of a leadership project well done. Mahalo nui for your help it making it happen! I am so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1734130534685,"projectUrl":"project/discovering-the-art-of-photography-cre/8957451/","projectTitle":"Discovering the Art of Photography & Creating Yearbook","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9690243_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y967&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732316851607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9690243"},{"teacherId":7747521,"projectId":8896903,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support in helping Alaka'i O Kaua'i launch our very first golf program. Your contribution has provided us with the opportunity to introduce students to a sport that teaches patience, discipline, and perseverance—values that extend far beyond the golf course. This program is not just about learning the game; it's about fostering confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for the sport. Thanks to your kindness, our students now have access to an exciting new avenue for personal growth and achievement.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a difference in our school community, and we cannot thank you enough for believing in our vision. Seeing our students get excited about golf is a direct result of your support. We look forward to sharing our progress with you and hope you take pride in knowing that you have played a pivotal role in shaping an experience that will benefit our students for years to come. Mahalo nui loa for your kindness and commitment to our school!","fullyFundedDate":1734130787886,"projectUrl":"project/bring-golf-to-underprivileged-students/8896903/","projectTitle":"Bring Golf to Underprivileged Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kanelopoulos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7747521"},{"teacherId":7155044,"projectId":8891865,"letterContent":"Your generous donations for this environmental education project has helped improve my students' understanding of and competency in authentic mindfulness, of how simple choices help or hurt our Earth. The compost bins provided us, have given learners the opportunity to show what they know and express what they have learned.\r\n\r\nKindergarten students have educated nine other classrooms in the benefits of composting. They have encouraged them to adopt composting at school by providing each class with their own compost bin, and showing them how easily composting snack and lunch scraps can be at school. \r\n\r\nThe goal of this project to educate others about composting food scraps while creating healthy organic living soil for our school gardens is being met due to the generous support you have provided.","fullyFundedDate":1729441758127,"projectUrl":"project/trash-to-garden-malama-aina-mindfulness/8891865/","projectTitle":"Trash to Garden: Malama Aina Mindfulness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joeanne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7155044_orig.jpg?crop=550,550,x0,y106&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583510802712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7155044"},{"teacherId":7155044,"projectId":8892375,"letterContent":"With the generosity of your selfless donation, 8th grade learners at Alakai O Kauai Charter School are discovering the joy and challenge of creating the 2024-2025 school yearbook. Providing quality photographic equipment has given students the opportunity to learn and develop the art of photography. \r\n\r\nLearners on the yearbook team develop social emotional skills, graphic design, the opportunity to discover, and experience the capacity to work with a team for a purpose that has meaning in their lives and acknowledges their talent.\r\n\r\nA sincere aloha and mahalo for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1734130534536,"projectUrl":"project/discovering-the-art-of-photography/8892375/","projectTitle":"Discovering the Art of Photography","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joeanne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7155044_orig.jpg?crop=550,550,x0,y106&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583510802712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7155044"},{"teacherId":8018555,"projectId":8891708,"letterContent":"The impact of these Physical Education equipment items are tremendous. I have been able to introduce a new piece of equipment to my class every week. The keiki learn about how to use the equipment and how to play a game with each piece. Then, I have added it to our recess equipment cart, so they can play in their own at recess. \r\n The keiki are very excited every week when I introduce a new item, even their anticipation is joyful. So far, the sticky pads and tennis balls are a big hit. Plus, they really enjoy the activity dice. Every recess, their SEL is on display as they create and maintain positive relationships with their peers, understand and manage their emotions and show responsible decision making. \r\n As a PBL school, our next steps are to begin introducing these items and games to another class. They share their recess time with 3rd graders, so they will choose 1 item/game to teach them.","fullyFundedDate":1729439059503,"projectUrl":"project/physical-education-equipment/8891708/","projectTitle":"Physical Education Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8018555"},{"teacherId":5510789,"projectId":8891401,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making my \"First Grade Bakers\" project come to life! Our keiki spent lots of time over the last month using the materials from this grant to study our social studies guiding question, \"What does the economy have to do with me?\"\r\n\r\nWe have been learning about the cycle of money, needs and wants, goods and services, spending and saving, supply and demand, and so on. Because our school has an annual Christmas Craft Fair with proceeds benefitting endangered animals, we decided to create \"bee-themed\" cupcakes. Each student got to make and bake a batch of cupcakes, and we decorated them and packaged them for the craft fair.","fullyFundedDate":1729439241839,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-bakers/8891401/","projectTitle":"First Grade Bakers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lynn Charton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5510789_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531163174487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lynn-charton"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_124167","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":401,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":28,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":57,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":56.7,"schoolId":124167,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Alakai O Kauai Public Charter School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Alakai O Kauai Public Charter School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/kapaa-kauai-waimea-school-district/alakai-o-kauai-public-charter-school/124167"}