{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kapaa Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7935979,"projectId":10114307,"letterContent":"Mahalo for supporting our project, \"Prizes with Purpose: Motivating Young Minds!\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I have been able to implement positive incentives that motivate students to stay focused, make responsible choices, and take pride in their learning. These prizes are not just rewards—they are tools that encourage goal-setting, perseverance, and positive behavior.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been immediate. Students are more engaged, eager to participate, and motivated to complete their work. I have seen improvements in both behavior and academic effort, as students are making better choices and taking ownership of their learning. Even students who previously struggled with motivation are now showing increased confidence and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nThis project has helped create a more positive and supportive classroom environment where students feel encouraged to do their best every day. Your kindness and support are helping shape motivated, confident learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1772237309634,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-with-purpose-motivating-young-mi/10114307/","projectTitle":"Prizes with Purpose: Motivating Young Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7935979_orig.png?crop=444,444,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707938303657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wilson-p"},{"teacherId":8578683,"projectId":10142198,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"Leveling Up Our Literacy Adventures!\" Your support has brought a wave of excitement into our classroom. When the boxes arrived, my students were hovering over them, eager to see which stories would be joining our library. In a first-grade classroom, a new book isn't just paper and ink—it's a brand-new world waiting to be explored.\r\n\r\nOne of my students, who has struggled with finding interest in reading earlier this year, spent an entire independent reading block today completely immersed in one of the new titles. Seeing that \"lightbulb\" moment and the genuine smile on their face is exactly why these resources are so important. You haven't just provided books; you've provided the tools for my students to fall in love with reading.","fullyFundedDate":1774404983256,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-our-literacy-adventures/10142198/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up Our Literacy Adventures!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8578683_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774406075169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8578683"},{"teacherId":9635144,"projectId":10122744,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support and funding our track hat project! Our track family night was a great success and the kids had so much fun customizing their hats. For our kids who weren't able to make the family night, delivering the hats was just as exciting. It has been so fun to see the kids wearing their hats at school and we can't wait to all wear them on the big competition day! Even the coaches were able to receive hats and it has been a blast customizing them. We are so grateful for the continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1772356607735,"projectUrl":"project/track-and-field-customization/10122744/","projectTitle":"Track and Field Customization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9635144_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723140523833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9635144"},{"teacherId":9635144,"projectId":10115850,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our track and field project for team hats. It was such a joy to see all the kids faces when they heard they would be getting customized track hats for the track year. The students have been super excited to wear their hats during school and at practice. It was also such an amazing time customizing those hats with parents and students and watching the students creative side come out. We are so thankful for the continued support to our athletic teams. We can't wait to wear them all as a team at our upcoming track meet!","fullyFundedDate":1771877491103,"projectUrl":"project/track-and-field-hats/10115850/","projectTitle":"Track and Field Hats","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9635144_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723140523833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9635144"},{"teacherId":9635144,"projectId":9896534,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. Being able to supply all the offices across campus that interact with students on a daily basis was such an amazing thing so many support staff have already told me how the snacks are being eaten by students during assessments/testing, during counseling sessions and at snack time. It has been so great to be able to tell the kids, 'Yes I have snack snacks' when they come in asking and we are so thankful for all the support that you give us! Thank you for all that you do!","fullyFundedDate":1771601474434,"projectUrl":"project/snack-bin-refresh-q2-and-q-3/9896534/","projectTitle":"Snack Bin Refresh Q2 and Q 3","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9635144_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723140523833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9635144"},{"teacherId":4563492,"projectId":10106066,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your incredible generosity. By providing these resources—ranging from organizational tools to sensory supports and playground equipment—you haven't just filled a classroom with \"stuff\"; you've built a sanctuary where my students feel seen, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nTransformation through Organization and Comfort\r\nWe are using the magnetic file holders and wall hooks to create a sense of \"home\" and autonomy. In a busy classroom, clutter can lead to anxiety. Now, students walk in and independently hang their bags, knowing exactly where their work belongs.\r\n\r\nThe bean bags and fuzzy table feet covers have completely shifted the energy of our workspace. The bean bags have turned our \"Fish in a Tree\" reading corner into the most coveted spot in the room, while the fuzzy covers have silenced the constant scraping of chairs, creating a calm, focused environment that allows my sensitive learners to thrive.\r\n\r\nA Moment of Pure Joy\r\nI wish you could have seen their faces when the boxes arrived. When I pulled out the tetherball and bouncy balls, the room erupted in cheers. One student, who often struggles with social anxiety during recess, immediately grabbed a stress ball and said, \"It's like the classroom knows I get nervous.\"\r\n\r\nThe most magical moment, however, was seeing a student who usually has a hard time staying in his seat settle into a bean bag with a book. He looked up and whispered, \"I feel like a real author in this chair.\" For the first time all year, he finished an entire chapter without needing to get up once.\r\n\r\nWhat's Next: Building Our Best Selves\r\nOur next steps involve integrating these sensory and play resources into a \"Self-Regulation Station.\" We are currently working on a social-emotional lesson where students identify their \"internal weather.\" They are learning to recognize when they need a stress ball for focus or a few minutes on the tetherball to burn off frustrated energy.\r\n\r\nBy having these tools, my students are moving from being \"managed\" by a teacher to managing themselves. They are learning that they have the power to change their environment to suit their needs.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has given my students the message that their comfort and their play are just as important as their test scores. You've helped us build a classroom that doesn't just teach—it cares.","fullyFundedDate":1771624531293,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-every-learner-pivoting-toward/10106066/","projectTitle":"Tools for Every Learner: Pivoting Towards Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sokei-Lutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4563492_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506623849430","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4563492"},{"teacherId":4563492,"projectId":10004945,"letterContent":"It is with my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt to our classroom library. This book has become a cornerstone of our daily discussions, and its impact on my students' perspective toward learning and toward one another has been nothing short of transformative.\r\n\r\nLessons and Skills Gained\r\nThe introduction of this text has brought several vital lessons into our classroom that go far beyond standard literacy skills:\r\n\r\nThe Power of \"Yet\": My students have embraced Ally Nickerson's journey, learning that \"I can't do this\" should always be followed by \"yet.\" It has sparked a culture of growth mindset.\r\n\r\nCelebrating Neurodiversity: This book provided a beautiful framework for discussing how different brains process information. Students are learning to see dyslexia and other learning differences not as \"broken\" traits, but as unique ways of seeing the world.\r\n\r\nEmpathy and Advocacy: We have practiced the skill of looking beneath the surface of someone's behavior. The students are now more likely to ask, \"Is there something hard going on?\" rather than making a quick judgment.\r\n\r\nReading in Our Classroom\r\nBecause of your gift, reading in our classroom has become a more dynamic and inclusive experience. We often engage in:\r\n\r\nInteractive Read-Alouds: We pause to analyze Ally's \"mind movies,\" which has helped my visual learners connect more deeply with the prose.\r\n\r\nLiterature Circles: Students meet in small groups to debate the motivations of characters like Mr. Daniels or Shay, using evidence from the text to support their claims.\r\n\r\nSafe-Space Reflection: We use the book as a springboard for \"Identity Journals,\" where students write about their own hidden \"sketchbook of dreams.\"\r\n\r\nStudent Impact\r\nWhile the whole class is engaged, there are a few students who have been particularly moved by this story. One student, who has often struggled with reading confidence, told me privately, \"I think I have a 'silver dollar' brain like Ally.\" Seeing themselves reflected in a protagonist has given these students a renewed sense of belonging and the courage to participate more vocally in class.\r\n\r\nAnother group of students has taken the \"chess\" metaphor from the book to heart, starting a small chess club during recess to practice the strategic thinking Ally uses to find her strengths.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing the \"key\" that helped unlock so much potential in my students. You haven't just given us books; you've given us a language for kindness and perseverance.","fullyFundedDate":1771008484846,"projectUrl":"project/books-materials/10004945/","projectTitle":"Books Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sokei-Lutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4563492_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506623849430","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4563492"},{"teacherId":10225413,"projectId":9760082,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your generous support of our classroom!\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, we were able to introduce the ChompShop into our learning space—and the impact has been immediate and meaningful. Our students have been fully engaged in hands-on, project-based learning that builds both creativity and essential motor skills like coordination, cutting, and design.\r\n\r\nOne of our most exciting projects focused on our island—Kamawaelualani / Kauaʻi / Manokalanipo. Students explored the moku (districts) of our island and then created their own versions using the ChompShop. They carefully cut, designed, and assembled their islands, adding important landmarks and features that reflect their growing understanding of place.\r\n\r\nWhat stood out most was the level of excitement and pride. Students were not just completing a project—they were connecting to ʻāina, to story, and to identity. The ChompShop allowed them to express this learning in a creative, hands-on way that truly deepened their understanding.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the supplies you helped provide ensured that each student could safely store and return to their work over time. This supported longer-term projects and reinforced patience, responsibility, and care for their creations.\r\n\r\nWe've already seen how tools like the ChompShop open the door for even more project-based learning opportunities in the future. Our students are eager, inspired, and asking, \"What can we make next?\"\r\n\r\nYour support is directly impacting how our keiki learn—making education more engaging, culturally grounded, and joyful.\r\n\r\nMahalo for being part of this journey with us.","fullyFundedDate":1758829208697,"projectUrl":"project/stem-with-chomp-innovatecreate-collab/9760082/","projectTitle":"STEM with Chomp: Innovate,Create, Collaborate!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aunty Lorilani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225413"},{"teacherId":10225413,"projectId":9690629,"letterContent":"More than 137 haumāna gathered in this experience, each one using these simple supplies to transform learning into something they could wear, carry, and remember. As their hands painted and created, they were not only making art—they were building a deeper pilina to kalo, kukui, and lāʻī, learning the many ways these plants have fed, healed, and sustained our people for generations.\r\n\r\nEach hat became a reflection of their own ʻike and creativity, something they can take home with pride. Beyond the art, each student also began growing their own plant—bringing the lesson back into their homes, into their ʻohana, where the learning continues to live and grow.\r\n\r\nIn this way, the work does not end in the classroom—it is carried forward, rooted in ʻāina, nurtured by ʻike, and sustained through the next generation.","fullyFundedDate":1757949459088,"projectUrl":"project/creative-wearable-art/9690629/","projectTitle":"Creative Wearable Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aunty Lorilani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225413"},{"teacherId":9377554,"projectId":10103908,"letterContent":"The iPad Mini has had a significant impact on my classroom by enhancing engagement, personalized learning, and student confidence. With the device, students are able to interact with lessons in ways that were not possible with traditional methods. Educational apps provide opportunities for hands-on practice in reading, math, and problem-solving, allowing students to work at their own pace and receive immediate feedback.\r\n\r\nStudents are more motivated to participate and demonstrate their understanding creatively, whether through interactive games, digital drawing, or recording their ideas. The iPad Mini has also supported students with different learning needs, giving those who struggle with reading, fine motor skills, or attention additional tools to succeed.\r\n\r\nOverall, the device has transformed how my students learn by making lessons more engaging, interactive, and accessible. It has fostered collaboration, encouraged curiosity, and built confidence, ultimately helping students develop the skills they need for future academic success.","fullyFundedDate":1771560795230,"projectUrl":"project/building-digital-skills-in-4th-grade/10103908/","projectTitle":"Building Digital Skills in 4th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Samiano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9377554_orig.jpg?crop=1961,1961,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714782720549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsamiano"},{"teacherId":9377554,"projectId":9981482,"letterContent":"Our afterschool club has been using the new origami paper and books to explore the art of paper folding. When the students first saw the colorful paper and the variety of designs in the book, they were very excited and eager to begin. Many students immediately started looking through the pages to choose the figures they wanted to try. One memorable moment was when a group of students successfully made their first origami cranes. They were proud of their work and quickly began helping others learn the steps, which created a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue practicing their origami skills by trying more detailed and challenging designs from the book. We are also planning a collaborative project where students will create several origami pieces to display together in our classroom or club space. This activity will help them develop patience, creativity, and teamwork while allowing them to share their accomplishments with others. We are very grateful for the generous donation that made this learning experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1769177443348,"projectUrl":"project/origami-creations/9981482/","projectTitle":"Origami Creations","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Samiano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9377554_orig.jpg?crop=1961,1961,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714782720549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsamiano"},{"teacherId":7935979,"projectId":10103807,"letterContent":"Mahalo for supporting our project, \"Current Events + Audio Support = Confident Readers.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on our classroom and our students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students now have access to engaging current events materials along with audio support that helps bring reading to life. These resources have strengthened important skills such as comprehension, vocabulary development, and the ability to make connections to the world around them. The audio feature, in particular, has been a powerful tool for supporting struggling readers and building confidence.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading has become more interactive and exciting. Students are more engaged, eager to participate in discussions, and motivated to explore new topics. They enjoy listening and following along, which helps them better understand the text and improves their fluency.\r\n\r\nSome of my students who were once hesitant readers are now more confident and willing to take risks. They are asking questions, sharing their thoughts, and showing a genuine interest in learning about real-world events. It has been incredibly rewarding to see their growth and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your kindness and support are helping shape confident, capable readers who are excited to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1771717507670,"projectUrl":"project/current-events-audio-support-confide/10103807/","projectTitle":"Current Events + Audio Support = Confident Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7935979_orig.png?crop=444,444,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707938303657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wilson-p"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50959","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":844,"numTeachers":59,"percentFrplEligible":58,"percentAsian":9,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":70.3,"schoolId":50959,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kapaa Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kapaa Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/kapaa-kauai-waimea-school-district/kapaa-elementary-school/50959"}