{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kapaa Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9654553,"projectId":9773315,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our classroom project, \"Power Tools for Little Readers and Mathematicians\". Because of your support, my students now have the essential math and reading tools they need to succeed and grow.\r\n\r\nIn a world where resources can often be limited, your decision to invest in my students' education means everything. You are showing them that their learning matters and that there is a community of people rooting for their success.","fullyFundedDate":1759239245391,"projectUrl":"project/power-tools-for-little-readers-and-mathe/9773315/","projectTitle":"Power Tools for Little Readers and Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Langtad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9654553_orig.jpg?crop=1925,1925,x937,y1149&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736457692691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654553"},{"teacherId":9635144,"projectId":9703279,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation's to the Inclusion is Cool project! This project has been such a fun project to put together. It has been so exciting to be able to hand out the resources to our inclusion classes. Many of the items donated have already been put to use in multiple settings, the weighted stuffed animals and chew necklaces being the most popular for our sensory kiddos. The behavior workbooks and visual supports have also been a huge help for students in counseling and in our pull out special education classrooms. I would like to say thank you again and can't wait to share more projects with you!","fullyFundedDate":1760789953821,"projectUrl":"project/inclusion-is-cool/9703279/","projectTitle":"Inclusion is Cool","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":5771650,"projectId":9751203,"letterContent":"We are writing with immense gratitude to share the powerful impact your support has had on our vibrant classroom through the successful funding of our DonorsChoose project, \"Engaging Every Sense.\" Your generosity provided a suite of sensory and creative resources that are making a profound difference in the daily learning experiences of our students—a group of curious, creative, and resilient young people. Items like the Sensory Seats and Chair Bands are crucial, offering essential movement and energy outlets that help students stay engaged, reduce restlessness, and concentrate on instruction. Similarly, the Weighted Plushies and Vibrating Pillow provide the comfort and grounding needed for crucial emotional self-regulation, helping to calm anxiety and foster a feeling of security, allowing students to better access their learning potential.\r\n\r\nBeyond focus and comfort, your donations fueled creativity and skill development. The Sensory Boards & Strips offer valuable tactile input for calming while simultaneously supporting the development of fine motor skills. Finally, the Paper Mâché Masks encourage vital self-expression, confidence, and social-emotional development through art. With these resources, my students are not just having their needs met; they are being empowered with the tools to persevere, thrive academically and socially, and ultimately realize how capable and bright they truly are. Thank you for your belief in our classroom and your incredible investment in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1758870467344,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-every-sense/9751203/","projectTitle":"Engaging Every Sense","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perreira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5771650_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598870142041","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/enjoli-perreira"},{"teacherId":5771650,"projectId":9610594,"letterContent":"My students are bright, curious, and eager, and they deserve a classroom that feels as inspiring and welcoming as a second home.\r\n\r\nCurrently, we need a few essentials to create that nurturing environment:\r\n\r\nA Classroom Rug: This will serve as our cozy gathering space where students will meet for interactive morning circles, sit for engaging read-alouds, and collaborate during focused group discussions.\r\n\r\nArt Supplies: Students will use these to express their unique ideas through hands-on projects, building both confidence and critical fine motor skills as they create.\r\n\r\nClassroom Essentials: These items will make our room more comfortable and inviting, ensuring every child feels a deep sense of belonging and can focus better on learning.\r\n\r\nThese resources are essential tools that facilitate community, creativity, and comfort. Your donation is an investment in their daily well-being and academic success. Please help us transform our room into the safe, creative, and inspiring sanctuary these wonderful students deserve.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our future leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1756730981110,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-warm-and-welcoming-classroom/9610594/","projectTitle":"Creating a Warm and Welcoming Classroom for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perreira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5771650_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598870142041","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/enjoli-perreira"},{"teacherId":5771650,"projectId":9248623,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our deepest gratitude and to share the incredible impact your donation has made on our students through the creation of our school garden. Your support of our Donors Choose project has not only purchased vital tools like seeds, gloves, shovels, and fencing but has also cultivated a living, breathing classroom for our students.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has directly benefited our students in the following key areas:\r\n\r\nThe garden serves as a dynamic laboratory, transforming abstract concepts into tangible lessons:\r\n\r\nScience: Students have become active researchers, observing the life cycle of plants firsthand, from germination to harvest. They are mastering concepts like photosynthesis, soil health, and the role of pollinators.\r\n\r\nMathematics: Practical application is key. Students use math daily by measuring plant growth, calculating the distance between seeds, and determining the size of the garden area, making math skills meaningful and necessary.\r\n\r\nThe act of gardening teaches invaluable social and personal competencies:\r\n\r\nResponsibility & Patience: Caring for a living system requires consistent effort. Students have learned responsibility by maintaining their plots and have developed patience by waiting for the results of their hard work, fostering a deeper understanding of commitment.\r\n\r\nTeamwork and Collaboration: Working together to prepare the soil, build the fence, and manage shared resources has strengthened their ability to communicate effectively, share tools, and collaborate towards a common goal.\r\n\r\nSense of Accomplishment: The pride students feel in harvesting a vegetable they planted themselves is immense, boosting their self-esteem and confidence.\r\n\r\nThis project has created a lasting connection between students and the natural world:\r\n\r\nHealthy Habits: Growing their own food has dramatically increased their willingness to try and enjoy fresh produce, leading to greater awareness of healthy eating and nutrition.\r\n\r\nEnvironmental Connection: Direct interaction with nature has instilled a strong sense of wonder and a desire to protect the environment, helping to cultivate the next generation of environmental stewards.\r\n\r\nThank you once again. Your investment in our garden project is an investment in the hands-on education, future health, and overall development of our students. We look forward to sharing our future harvests and continued successes with you!","fullyFundedDate":1748014731640,"projectUrl":"project/digging-into-a-blooming-bright-future/9248623/","projectTitle":"Digging into a Blooming, Bright Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perreira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5771650_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598870142041","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/enjoli-perreira"},{"teacherId":9655810,"projectId":8832841,"letterContent":"This project funded additional books for our classroom. It has provided books for me to rotate into our classroom library. There was a variety of books included in this project and my students were so excited to dive into them! They are not able to read yet so these books are great for readalouds for my kindergarteners. My students are always excited to explore new books they love looking at the beautiful illustrations! Some books have been great for mini science topics such as introducing the seasons and different types of weather. My students and I are so grateful and appreciative for your generous donations to fund our books and support my students learning!","fullyFundedDate":1727965120756,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-classroom-library/8832841/","projectTitle":"Books for Classroom Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yamashiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9655810_orig.png?crop=901,902,x0,y99&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753587171099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9655810"},{"teacherId":9655810,"projectId":9680138,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful and excited for our classroom snacks. Each new box that was delivered with snacks put a smile on my students faces. They were soo excited to receive more snacks for our class. We have restocked our snack bin with a variety of snacks. The students love having the opportunity to choose a snack that they love. With having this project funded, we have enough snacks to last us a few months. I have many students who come to school with no snack and your generous donations help provide students snacks to boost their energy to learn and play.","fullyFundedDate":1758499731938,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-snacks/9680138/","projectTitle":"Classroom Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yamashiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9655810_orig.png?crop=901,902,x0,y99&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753587171099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9655810"},{"teacherId":3911561,"projectId":9153645,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for choosing to support our first grade classroom at Kapaa Elementary school! This project provided much needed essentials for our everyday learning such as ink. We're able to print our learning resources, activities, and worksheets thanks to your donation. This project also included some very fun incentives! The first graders love Gibbits right now. We were able to get them Gibbit bracelets and then the assorted charms to add on to the bracelets. These were very motivating incentives to work hard and do their best on their tests.","fullyFundedDate":1741666761663,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-incentives/9153645/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials & Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Felcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3911561_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474171551609","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msfelcher"},{"teacherId":8578683,"projectId":9853512,"letterContent":"Your incredible support for our snack project changes everything! It's personal: it means I can hand a healthy snack to a child who needs it most, immediately boosting their energy and mood. You're not just providing food; you're ensuring every single one of my learners has a stable foundation to concentrate, minimize distractions, and fully engage with the day's lessons. This simple act of sharing also builds a wonderful sense of community, letting every child know they are cared for and supported here. Thank you for fueling their minds and helping us achieve our best work!","fullyFundedDate":1763498173532,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-snacks-for-learning/9853512/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Snacks for Learning","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=1700716488516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8578683"},{"teacherId":8578683,"projectId":9621987,"letterContent":"Your contribution is transforming our classroom into a true home for learners. Because of you, we will be able to create a foundation built on identity and kindness. Books like Ohana Means Family, The Name Jar, and The Magical Yet series will soon grace our shelves, helping us build a strong community and encourage crucial social-emotional growth among our students. We are providing a culture where every child feels seen and valued.\r\n You also ensured that learning itself will be more meaningful and fun. Hands-on tools, such as the Quilinz Magnetic Ten Frame Set, will make foundational subjects engaging and accessible. \r\n Thank you again for helping us create a space where every student feels welcomed, supported, and ready to shine. Your investment is an investment in their future!","fullyFundedDate":1759178536070,"projectUrl":"project/books-tools-and-cozy-vibes-for-learnin/9621987/","projectTitle":"Books, Tools, and Cozy Vibes for Learning","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=1700716488516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8578683"},{"teacherId":9377554,"projectId":9774455,"letterContent":"Motivation in the classroom has improved since the prize system was introduced. Students are more engaged and willing to participate because they know their effort can earn them rewards, and they genuinely love the new prizes. Their excitement has brought a positive energy into the room and made them more eager to do their best. They also have the responsibility of keeping track of their own punch cards, which helps them build accountability and stay organized. Overall, these changes have had a strong impact on the classroom environment, making it more positive, focused, and encouraging for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1759546253003,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-with-purpose-turning-effort-into/9774455/","projectTitle":"Prizes with Purpose: Turning Effort into Excitement!","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/9377554"},{"teacherId":10189932,"projectId":9624925,"letterContent":"On behalf of the entire classroom community, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation. Your support has made a meaningful impact for my students. \r\n\r\nMy students learning environment has significantly \"COOLED DOWN,\" and students feel more comfortable every day. Before the fans, the heat in our classroom often made it difficult for students to stay focused, participate fully, and enjoy time in the class. Now, with improved airflow, students are more attentive, energized, and able to learn with the distraction of uncomfortable heat. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' well-being and success. Your generosity reminds us that we are supported! 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