{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Koloa Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9084917,"projectId":9781164,"letterContent":"The haunted house project serves as a powerful catalyst for creative expression and tactile learning, allowing students to transform abstract ideas into tangible reality. By working with a variety of materials—such as textured paints, adhesives, and versatile craft sheets—students engage in three-dimensional problem-solving and fine motor development. This hands-on process does more than just produce a decoration; it empowers students to take ownership of their \"creative visions.\" As they meticulously design spooky windows and architectural details, they are practicing visual storytelling, learning how small, intentional choices can build an immersive atmosphere and \"bring a house to life.\"\r\n\r\nBeyond the immediate artistic benefits, this project provides a vital cognitive scaffold for the subsequent writing curriculum. For many students, the \"blank page\" of a narrative assignment can be intimidating; however, having a physical model serves as a permanent reference point for their imagination. Because they have already built the setting with their own hands, they have an intimate understanding of the \"who, what, and where\" of their stories. The transition from construction to composition becomes seamless, as the house acts as a three-dimensional storyboard that naturally inspires descriptive language and complex plot development. Ultimately, this project proves that when students build their worlds first, they are much better equipped to write about them.","fullyFundedDate":1759590243100,"projectUrl":"project/the-spooktacular-crafting-haunt/9781164/","projectTitle":"The Spooktacular Crafting Haunt","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Negrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9084917"},{"teacherId":10254559,"projectId":9781799,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a huge thank you for the amazing art supplies! My students were absolutely thrilled when the boxes arrived. It's one thing to talk about being creative, but having high-quality paints, brushes, and materials in their hands makes a world of difference.\r\n\r\nRight now, we are using the resources for a project where students are creating portraits. It's been incredible to watch them experiment. Instead of just \"making do\" with old, limited supplies, they're actually learning how to blend colors and try out new techniques. It has turned our classroom into a true creative studio where they feel safe to take risks and express themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you again for providing the tools that allow my students to see themselves as creators. You've made our elective class the highlight of their day!","fullyFundedDate":1759595734377,"projectUrl":"project/creative-learning-for-everyone/9781799/","projectTitle":"Creative Learning for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wohrle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10254559"},{"teacherId":10254559,"projectId":9706004,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a quick note to let you know how much the new MacBook has changed things in my classroom!\r\n\r\nMost people use their computers at home for things like emails or watching movies, but in our class, this MacBook is like my all-in-one teaching assistant. It's what I use to build every lesson, keep our grades organized, and find creative ways to explain tricky topics.\r\n\r\nThe students are actually the ones who benefit the most. They get so excited when I can quickly pull up a cool video, a 3D model, or an interactive game on the big screen without any \"tech glitches\" or lag. It keeps the energy high and keeps them from getting bored or distracted while waiting for things to load.\r\n\r\nIt's been especially great for my students who are visual learners. For example, I have a few kids who used to get frustrated just reading from a book, but since I've had the MacBook to create more hands-on, visual lessons, I've seen them light up and actually start participating more. It makes the \"hard stuff\" feel a lot more approachable for them.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. It's made my job easier and my students' days a lot more fun!","fullyFundedDate":1757902703723,"projectUrl":"project/a-is-the-apple/9706004/","projectTitle":"A is the Apple!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wohrle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10254559"},{"teacherId":8434076,"projectId":9391921,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the Literacy Launchpad project. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and belief in what we're building. Your investment is helping students with speech and language difficulties grow their literacy skills in ways that truly matter. Because of you, these students are getting the tools and support they need to feel more confident, capable, and excited about learning.\r\n\r\nBooks have an amazing way of opening minds and creating connections, and your donation is putting those opportunities right into students hands. Through reading, students strengthen their language skills, build understanding, and start to see themselves as readers who can succeed. Your support is making a real, lasting impact, and we can't thank you enough for being part of this journey with us.","fullyFundedDate":1757533115287,"projectUrl":"project/the-literacy-launchpad-building-strong/9391921/","projectTitle":"The Literacy Launchpad! Building Strong Story Tellers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wellman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8434076"},{"teacherId":7921526,"projectId":9518407,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my 3rd-grade classroom with the mail organizer, printer paper, and computer ink. These resources have already made a big difference in helping our class stay organized and prepared each day.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they saw the new mail organizer—they immediately began sorting their work, classroom jobs, and parent notes. It has helped our morning routine run smoothly and given them a sense of independence. The printer paper and ink have also allowed us to print learning materials, student work samples, and small-group resources right when we need them.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students tools that make their learning environment more efficient and joyful. Next, we'll be using these materials to support our upcoming writing and math projects, where students will print drafts, practice sheets, and celebration pieces to share.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a meaningful impact on our classroom. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1761347677891,"projectUrl":"project/messages-and-masterpieces/9518407/","projectTitle":"Messages and Masterpieces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nance","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7921526_orig.jpg?crop=1102,1102,x0,y168&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721252863359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7921526"},{"teacherId":1517751,"projectId":9556515,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of a MacBook. This gift is far more than just a piece of equipment; it's a transformative tool that immediately unlocks a new level of interactive and personalized learning for our students. This single device will allow us to move beyond traditional lessons and offer truly engaging, hands-on experiences that make education come alive. Your kindness ensures that our learning environment is dynamic, modern, and perfectly suited to meet the individual needs of every student, helping them become active participants in their own education.","fullyFundedDate":1756675474312,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-simplicity/9556515/","projectTitle":"The Power of Simplicity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Braun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1517751_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628625313552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1517751"},{"teacherId":9084917,"projectId":9706848,"letterContent":"Generous donations this school year have fundamentally transformed our students' experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), enabling us to transition from passive, textbook-based learning to active, hands-on engagement. These contributions were essential in providing the necessary resources—such as robotics kits, specialized equipment, and materials for complex projects—that public funding could not cover. By empowering students to physically build, test, and troubleshoot their ideas, we have made abstract concepts tangible, allowing them to truly grasp the real-world application of their classroom knowledge, which significantly boosts their engagement and knowledge retention.\r\n\r\nCrucially, these hands-on projects have been instrumental in cultivating vital 21st-century skills beyond simple academic learning. Working in teams to complete engineering and coding challenges has developed our students' abilities in critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. Furthermore, the nature of experimentation teaches a powerful lesson in resilience and perseverance. When a student's project inevitably fails on the first attempt, they are taught to analyze the failure, iterate on their design, and try again, fostering a growth mindset and building the essential confidence they need to tackle complex problems in any future career.\r\n\r\nIn summary, your investment is much more than a donation of materials; it is a direct investment in the future generation of innovators. The funds have created a dynamic learning environment that sparks curiosity and transforms students into active problem-solvers. By providing equitable access to these high-quality, practical STEM experiences, your generosity is ensuring that our students are well-prepared with the skills, confidence, and passion necessary to pursue STEM pathways and succeed in an increasingly technology-driven world.","fullyFundedDate":1758127087843,"projectUrl":"project/launch-our-lab/9706848/","projectTitle":"Launch Our Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Negrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9084917"},{"teacherId":9375989,"projectId":9533425,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our \"Laminator for Learning\" project. Your contribution has made a significant impact on our classroom by allowing us to create durable, long-lasting materials that are essential for our students. With the new laminator, we can protect and preserve a wide variety of learning tools, from flashcards to posters, ensuring that our students have access to high-quality, reusable resources for years to come. This helps us reduce waste and makes our teaching more efficient. Thank you for your support and for helping us create a more sustainable and effective learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1755550892857,"projectUrl":"project/laminator-for-learning/9533425/","projectTitle":"Laminator for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Landry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9375989"},{"teacherId":9084917,"projectId":9157885,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the wonderful donation of fraction tiles and magnetic shapes for my classroom. These resources have been an absolute game-changer for my students' learning.\r\n\r\nThe fraction tiles, in particular, have been incredibly helpful in teaching the concept of fractions. For so many of my students, fractions were an abstract and intimidating topic. But with the tiles, they can now see, touch, and manipulate the different parts of a whole. This hands-on approach has made fractions tangible and understandable, and I've seen a significant improvement in their confidence and grasp of the subject. They are no longer just memorizing rules; they are truly comprehending the relationships between numerators, denominators, and whole numbers.\r\n\r\nSimilarly, the magnetic shapes have revolutionized the way I teach geometry. The ability to create and rearrange shapes on the whiteboard has made complex concepts like angles, symmetry, and area much more accessible. Students are actively engaged in building and exploring, and they are developing a much deeper understanding of geometric principles. They love the interactive nature of the lessons, and I love seeing their \"aha!\" moments as they discover new properties and relationships.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. These tools have not only enriched our curriculum but have also sparked a newfound enthusiasm for math in my students. Your support has made a real and lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1741906522001,"projectUrl":"project/lets-break-it-up-fraction-style/9157885/","projectTitle":"Let's Break It Up! Fraction Style","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Negrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9084917"},{"teacherId":9375989,"projectId":9307456,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Fostering Creativity project. Your support means the world to us and has already made a huge impact on our classroom. Thanks to you, we were able to purchase new art supplies that will give our students the tools they need to express themselves and explore their imaginations.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is an investment in our students' future, helping them develop important skills like problem-solving and critical thinking. It has also shown them the power of kindness and community. We are so grateful for your support and for being a part of our students' educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1752586344600,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-creativity/9307456/","projectTitle":"Fostering Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Landry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9375989"},{"teacherId":9084917,"projectId":8974789,"letterContent":"We want to extend a huge and heartfelt thank you for your generous donation of books to our 5th-grade classroom. Your kindness has brought so much joy and excitement to our students!\r\nThese books aren't just pages and words; they are new adventures, exciting mysteries, and journeys to faraway places. For many of our students, having new books to hold, read, and share is a truly special experience. Your gift has filled our classroom library with fresh stories and diverse perspectives, sparking a newfound love for reading in so many of our young learners.\r\nWe have already seen the impact your donation has made. Students are eagerly grabbing these books during silent reading time, recommending their favorites to classmates, and discussing the characters and plots with great enthusiasm. Your contribution has not only provided us with valuable educational resources but has also helped to create a more vibrant and engaging learning environment.\r\nOn behalf of all my students and myself, thank you again for your incredible support. You have made a real difference in their lives, and we are so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1733187629781,"projectUrl":"project/chasing-good-readers/8974789/","projectTitle":"Chasing Good Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Negrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9084917"},{"teacherId":532739,"projectId":9268363,"letterContent":"On behalf of the third-grade class, I would like to extend our sincerest gratitude for your generous donation of a class set of \"Wayside School: The Cloud of Doom.\" Your contribution has made it possible for every student to have their own physical copy of the book, which allows them to follow along and engage with the story in a whole new way.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our classroom library is now complete with all four books in the \"Wayside School\" series. The Wayside School books have a special place in our classroom—we've found that for many students, they are the books that show them just how fun, engaging, and entertaining reading can be! We often hear students who have finished the series rave that \"Wayside School\" is their favorite book from the third grade.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has brought so much joy and excitement to our students and has helped foster a lifelong love of reading. Thank you again for your generosity and for being such an important part of our students' educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1746535353675,"projectUrl":"project/class-book-set-of-wayside-school-cloud-o/9268363/","projectTitle":"Class Book Set of Wayside School Cloud of Doom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp532739_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508555198788","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleyswart"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50964","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":355,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":55,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":15,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":63.7,"schoolId":50964,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Koloa Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Koloa Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/kapaa-kauai-waimea-school-district/koloa-elementary-school/50964"}