{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kaimiloa Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3253393,"projectId":10104644,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. My students were able to create beautiful pieces of art work using the water color supplies. Their art pieces are currently proudly hanging in our schoolʻs annual art show. \r\n In May we also put on our annual spring performance and our Kindergarteners performed a dance to the song \"Rainbow Fan\" with the ribbons that were part of my project. They had so much fun learning to use the ribbon and putting on a performance for their families.\r\n Lastly the Blokus games were such a great learning challenge for my after school brain games program. It helped students practice patience, stratgey and problem solving. \r\n Thank you so much for these donations which all helped to enhance my students learning experience in my classroom this year.","fullyFundedDate":1771630576132,"projectUrl":"project/art-integration-through-hawaiian-studies/10104644/","projectTitle":"Art Integration through Hawaiian Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Akiyama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3253393_orig.jpg?crop=1107,1107,x31,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667083947762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3253393"},{"teacherId":8821159,"projectId":10110431,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom! I am thrilled to report that your support has officially brought our flexible seating project to life.\r\n Since introducing the new flexible seats, I have seen a wonderful shift in our classroom environment. My students now have the opportunity to choose a learning space that fits their individual needs and learning styles. Instead of being confined to traditional desks, students are actively engaged, and I have noticed a real improvement in their ability to concentrate and collaborate with peers.\r\n Because of your kindness, our classroom is a more comfortable, dynamic space. Thank you for believing in my students and for investing in public educati","fullyFundedDate":1771787388279,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-and-cozy-is-the-way-to-go/10110431/","projectTitle":"Comfy and Cozy Is the Way to Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miyaji","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821159"},{"teacherId":9373855,"projectId":10107252,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! The preschooler here at Ka'imiloa will walk down the aisle as proud graduates! \r\n\r\nThe students were so exited to receive them. They put them on for practice and felt so excited to walk down the aisle. Parents will also see their child and feel proud of all their accomplishments in the special education class. \r\n\r\nThe staff here at Ka'imiloa would like to give a big mahalo to your generous donation. This impact on the students will make a long lasting difference to each student!","fullyFundedDate":1771739448587,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-graduation-success/10107252/","projectTitle":"Preschool Graduation Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373855"},{"teacherId":10003890,"projectId":10103531,"letterContent":"Our classroom has greatly benefited from the materials and resources provided through DonorsChoose. The flexible stools allow students to comfortably work in small groups while also serving as a \"table\" surface for writing or using their iPads, creating a more collaborative and flexible learning space.\r\nThe writing journals give students an organized place to express their thoughts and build their writing skills. The headphones have been especially helpful, allowing all students to complete iPad assessments and listen to books without distractions—particularly those who previously had broken or no headphones.\r\nStudents have also enjoyed the opportunity to listen to books and appreciated the snacks, which help keep them focused and ready to learn. In addition, the thermal laminator has been a valuable tool for creating durable classroom resources and student projects.\r\nThank you, donors, for providing resources that create a meaningful impact in our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1771787963328,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-focus-and-fuel-for-learning/10103531/","projectTitle":"Comfort, Focus, and Fuel for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Irimata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10003890"},{"teacherId":9342370,"projectId":10107498,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Color Our Creativity: Essential Supplies for Student Artists.\" Because of you, my students now have access to the art materials they need to explore their creativity, express themselves, and fully engage in hands-on learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have already made a meaningful impact in our classroom. Students are more excited to participate in art activities, and they take pride in their work as they experiment with colors, textures, and new techniques. Art has become a space where they can build confidence, think creatively, and share their unique perspectives.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes far beyond providing materials—you've helped create opportunities for joy, self-expression, and growth. My students feel supported and inspired knowing that others believe in their creativity and potential.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1771661907838,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-creativity-essential-supplies/10107498/","projectTitle":"Color Our Creativity: Essential Supplies for Student Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Faye Soberano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9342370"},{"teacherId":9342370,"projectId":9792662,"letterContent":"You played a meaningful role in turning your \"Click, Clack, Learn! Helping 3rd Graders Master Typing Skills\" project from an idea into something tangible and impactful for your students. Your contributions likely did more than just supply equipment—they helped create new opportunities for confidence, independence, and long-term academic growth.\r\nWith access to proper typing tools and resources, your third graders can now build essential digital literacy skills at an early stage. Instead of struggling with slow, hunt-and-peck typing, they're developing speed and accuracy, which makes writing assignments less frustrating and more enjoyable. That shift alone can boost both productivity and self-esteem.\r\nYou also helped level the playing field. Not every student has access to keyboards or computers at home, so your classroom becomes a space where all students can practice and improve equally. This kind of access supports equity and ensures no one falls behind due to lack of resources.\r\nBeyond academics, your generosity encourages engagement. Interactive typing programs and hands-on practice can make learning feel more like play, which is especially important for younger students. When students are engaged, they're more likely to persist, take risks, and celebrate their progress.\r\nIn the bigger picture, your donors contributed to skills that extend far beyond third grade. Typing proficiency supports future writing tasks, online testing, research, and communication—skills students will rely on throughout their education and into their careers.\r\nIn short, your support didn't just provide tools—it helped unlock your students' potential, making learning more accessible, efficient, and empowering.","fullyFundedDate":1769177435869,"projectUrl":"project/click-clack-learn-helping-3rd-graders/9792662/","projectTitle":"Click, Clack, Learn! Helping 3rd Graders Master Typing Skills”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Faye Soberano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9342370"},{"teacherId":5192296,"projectId":9786057,"letterContent":"My students were ecstatic to see our new set of classroom keyboards! \r\nTyping is an essential skill in the 21st century world we live in. Before receiving these keyboards, our students have often been typing using two fingers on their iPads. We have begun the journey of learning to type properly using the home row keys and all their fingers. While it has been a slow and difficult start, the students have loved the challenge and are excited to try new things.\r\n\r\nWe are so appreciative and excited for this project being fully funded. We cannot wait for all the things we can learn and do using our brand new keyboards! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1770060944791,"projectUrl":"project/keyboarding-classroom/9786057/","projectTitle":"Keyboarding Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Domingo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5192296_orig.png?crop=469,469,x23,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646701216036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5192296"},{"teacherId":9989349,"projectId":10107516,"letterContent":"First and foremost, thank you so very much for fully funding my project. I cannot express how excited the students were to use the new equipment! The timing was perfect as students were taking their end of the quarter assessments online. The new headphones worked amazingly for them and they were able to hear their assessment questions clearly and loudly. The test blockers were great at keeping privacy and helped students to stay focused on their own work. They were so excited to use the new movement chairs. I could tell that it was helping them to stay focused on their tasks, especially when taking their quarterly assessments. Many of them would arrive to class early in order to secure themselves a movement, wobbly chair since there are a limited number.\r\n\r\nThe battleship game was an absolute success and crowd favorite. Out of my 57 students, only 1 student had ever played Battleship. This was a new experience for them. I had them work in pairs to start and they would use their communication skills, collaboration skills, and come up with strategies to win the game. They learned about coordinates in a non pressured environment and in the most fun way! A few of them had to learn to persevere and that winning the game is not what matters, but it's the learning that they receive while playing with their peers.\r\n\r\nThank you, again, for this amazing gift for my students! It's so nice to see them get excited and happy once they open the door to my classroom and be so ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1771772990541,"projectUrl":"project/language-is-power-tools-for-english-lea/10107516/","projectTitle":"Language is Power! Tools for English Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bagaoisan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9989349_orig.png?crop=598,598,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771990559952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9989349"},{"teacherId":9342471,"projectId":10107517,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to support materials in our classroom. Because of your kindness, we now have access to supplies that make learning more engaging, creative, and effective.\r\n\r\nThese materials are already making a difference. They help us participate more actively in lessons, complete our work with better tools, and explore new ideas in ways that were not possible before. Your support is helping create a positive and enriching learning environment for all of us.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our education and for believing in students. Your generosity truly makes an impact, and we are very grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1771648199901,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-tomorrow/10107517/","projectTitle":"Tools for Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blanco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9342471"},{"teacherId":9472718,"projectId":10105821,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom will soon become even more organized, interactive, and student-centered in meaningful ways. My students are eagerly anticipating using these new resources, and I already know they will make a significant impact on both learning and classroom culture.\r\n\r\nThe solar system model will be a powerful addition to our upcoming space science unit. This hands-on visual will help them better understand planetary order, relative size, and orbit patterns. Instead of only reading about the solar system, students will be able to reference a concrete model during discussions and projects. \r\n\r\nThe magnetic dry erase contact paper and magnets will transform our wall space into an interactive learning gallery. We will use this space to display math strategies, writing drafts, science diagrams, and group problem-solving tasks. Students will participate in gallery walks where they analyze one another's work, provide feedback, and reflect on different approaches. This will not only build academic skills but also confidence and pride. Seeing their work displayed prominently will reinforce that their thinking matters.\r\n\r\nThe erasable colored pencils will encourage students to take academic risks. They will use them to revise writing, color-code math steps, underline evidence in reading passages, and organize their thinking. Because mistakes can be erased cleanly, students will feel more comfortable trying challenging problems without fear of \"messing up\" their paper. I anticipate stronger organization, clearer multi-step problem solving, and more thoughtful revision as a result. The larger student scissors will also support upcoming science and art-integrated projects, allowing students to complete detailed work more comfortably and efficiently.\r\n\r\nThe student deodorant will quietly support our growing learners in a respectful way. As students navigate this stage of development, having access to personal care items will help them feel confident, prepared, and focused throughout the school day. That confidence will positively impact participation and peer interactions.\r\n\r\nThe Apple mouse and Apple earbuds will strengthen instruction and communication. The mouse will allow me to move more fluidly while modeling lessons, keeping students engaged and improving pacing. The earbuds will ensure clear audio during Zoom meetings with families, specialists, and colleagues so I can continue to collaborate effectively in support of student growth.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these resources will help us build a classroom environment where student work is visible, thinking is celebrated, and learning is interactive. Your generosity will directly support curiosity, confidence, organization, and academic growth. Thank you for investing in my students and for helping create opportunities that will positively shape their learning experiences in the months ahead.","fullyFundedDate":1771714235195,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-that-inspire-learning-and-pride/10105821/","projectTitle":"Supplies That Inspire Learning and Pride","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Iwamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9472718"},{"teacherId":9967570,"projectId":9614517,"letterContent":"Students were so excited when they first got the playdough. They each got to pick a color and have their own individual container. The students are using the playdough and a variety of tools to strengthen their creativity and fine motor skills. As they roll, squeeze, pinch, and flatten the playdough, they build the small muscles in their hands and fingers that are essential for writing and other daily tasks. Using tools such as rolling pins, cookie cutters, plastic knives, and shape molds encourages problem-solving and imaginative thinking. Students explore different textures, create unique designs, and practice hand-eye coordination, all while engaging in hands-on, playful learning that supports both artistic expression and physical development.","fullyFundedDate":1762267620900,"projectUrl":"project/can-i-make-you-a-pizza/9614517/","projectTitle":"Can I Make You a Pizza?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hasegawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967570"},{"teacherId":4672983,"projectId":9773358,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a mini-engineering lab. The 6 Let's Start Coding LED kits have moved my students away from just consuming technology on a screen to actually building it with their hands.\r\nThese kits introduce Physical Computing. This bridges the gap between abstract logic and the real world. When a student writes a line of code and a physical LED light blinks in response, the lesson sticks.\r\n\r\nThey aren't just learning \"syntax\"; they are learning:\r\nCircuitry: How electricity flows through a system.\r\nDebugging: Identifying why a light didn't turn on and fixing the logic.\r\nPersistence: The trial-and-error process inherent in engineering.\r\n\r\nThere is a visible spark of joy when they successfully program their first \"light show.\" It makes the invisible world of computer science tangible and fun.\r\nI've noticed that this technology has especially resonated with my tactile learners and students who sometimes struggle with paper and pencil type of learning.\r\nOne student in particular, who often stays quiet during lectures, became the expert helping others who needed help. It has given him and many others a new sense of confidence and a potential career path they hadn't considered before.","fullyFundedDate":1759277285620,"projectUrl":"project/code-build-play/9773358/","projectTitle":"Code! Build! 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