{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kaimiloa Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10050220,"projectId":9778115,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom! Your generosity means my students will have the tools they need to stay focused, organized, and excited about learning. From keyboards that make writing easier to books that spark important conversations, every item will truly make a difference in their daily lives. I'm so grateful that you chose to invest in them and our classroom community.\r\n\r\nDuring writing time, students were able to type more confidently on their iPads, which helped them focus on their ideas instead of struggling with the screen keyboard. We've also started using the dice during math to turn review into games, and engagement has noticeably increased—students are more willing to participate and collaborate.\r\n\r\nThe books will help me spar meaningful conversations, especially around perseverance and handling challenges once the time to use them comes. Organizational tools like the hooks, Velcro, and magnetic shelves have made our classroom run more smoothly, giving students easier access to materials and more responsibility for keeping our space tidy. The neon sign and owl have become special symbols in our room—the owl represents our school's disposition of self-motivate and reminds students to stay focused, make good choices, and take ownership of their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759501036814,"projectUrl":"project/we-can-do-hard-things/9778115/","projectTitle":"We Can Do Hard Things","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10050220_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757562386749","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10050220"},{"teacherId":9967570,"projectId":9773961,"letterContent":"As soon as the Magnatiles arrived the students were so excited! The boxes included a sample pamphlet of different structures they could build. They were anxious to get started.\r\n\r\nSince we just learned about 2D and 3D shapes, we were able to use the shapes and review all about all the attributes of the tiles. They were able to create 3D shapes and name them! \r\n\r\nFine motor building was worked on since they combined the tiles in intricate structures and had to make sure they were strong or tall enough!\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1759427170374,"projectUrl":"project/building-young-minds-fine-motor-tools-f/9773961/","projectTitle":"Building Young Minds: Fine Motor Tools for Creative Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hasegawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967570"},{"teacherId":10295790,"projectId":9780920,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping fuel the joy of reading in our RTI class. Your generosity has made a wonderful impact on our students, and they were truly delighted to use the materials for the first time. The magnetic boards, in particular, have quickly become a favorite part of our lessons. Students are actively engaged and excited as they practice spelling words, and they always look forward to the moment when they get to use the magnetic boards during instruction.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the cart has been incredibly helpful in keeping our classroom organized and running smoothly. Having all of our supplies in one place and within arm's reach allows us to maximize instructional time and focus on student learning. We are deeply grateful for your support and for the positive difference you have made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759588211863,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-the-joy-of-reading-in-rti/9780920/","projectTitle":"Fuel the Joy of Reading in RTI!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Onzuka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10295790"},{"teacherId":10294515,"projectId":9777173,"letterContent":"We are grateful for your support of our classroom and for making it possible to provide materials that strengthen student understanding, problem-solving, and collaboration. Your contribution has allowed students to engage more fully in lessons through the use of hands-on tools. As a result, students are more willing to collaborate, explain their reasoning, and exchange ideas with classmates. \r\n\r\nThe multiplication and division kit gave students the opportunity to grasp math concepts through hands-on exploration. Students were able to see the connection between multiplication and division and represent these concepts in multiple ways. The use of whiteboards and markers has made learning more engaging and has significantly increased student participation. Students were excited to use the whiteboards to share their thinking and explain their ideas, while also receiving immediate feedback and correcting mistakes. Laminating sheets were used to create reusable flashcards and reference materials that support partner and small-group learning. Students enjoyed sorting, matching, and quizzing one another on various topics, which further reinforced their understanding. The erasable colored pens added an extra layer of fun and excitement when students worked together on collaborative assignments.\r\n\r\nOverall, the materials donated to our classroom have enhanced instruction by making learning more interactive, accessible, and enjoyable for all students. Thank you for your continued support and for making a positive impact on our students' learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1759455634448,"projectUrl":"project/collaboration-with-manipulatives/9777173/","projectTitle":"Collaboration with Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294515"},{"teacherId":8361955,"projectId":9777424,"letterContent":"Mahalo for funding my project! My team (myself, another speech language pathologist, and a communication aide) deeply appreciate your generosity. Since receiving the donation, we have been regularly using the materials with our students during our speech language therapy sessions. \r\n\r\nWe use the kinetic sand and pompoms for students to search for small toys and objects to describe. Many of our students with diverse sensory needs enjoy squeezing the sand and feeling the pompoms, which help them stay engaged during the activity. Our students also have fun discovering images on the Shake and Reveal cards. One of the simplest, yet most popular toys from the project is the Mickey Mouse Jack in the Box. So many of our students request to play with this toy! We use it to elicit requests, turn-taking, describing (e.g. turn fast or turn slow), describing feelings (e.g. surprised, excited). They really enjoy being surprised over and over again. \r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, our students have access to these fun, language-enriching materials. Again, we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1759619950400,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-social-communication-through/9777424/","projectTitle":"Encouraging Social Communication Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pescador","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8361955_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729048414832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8361955"},{"teacherId":10066790,"projectId":9767503,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of my classroom. My students are using the new resources in meaningful ways every day. During indoor recess, they enjoy playing with the new toys, which gives them a chance to relax, socialize, and build friendships. During iReady time, students use the headphones to stay focused and work independently without distractions. The floor pillows have become a favorite flexible seating option during reading and independent work, and the rewards motivate students when they meet their iReady goals or participate in educational games that help them review skills in a fun way. When my students first saw the materials, they were so excited and immediately asked when they could start using them. Their excitement showed just how much these resources meant to them and encouraged them to follow expectations so they could use everything responsibly. Moving forward, students will continue working toward their weekly i-Ready goals in reading and math while using these materials to stay motivated, focused, and engaged. I am incredibly grateful for your kindness and for helping create a classroom where students feel supported, excited, and ready to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1760359591759,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-and-fun-classroom-for-bright-lear/9767503/","projectTitle":"A Cozy and Fun Classroom for Bright Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10066790"},{"teacherId":9804460,"projectId":9776815,"letterContent":"We are using the new resources—such as snacks, fidgets, games, and toys—to help motivate students in their learning dispositions, including self-motivation, perseverance, connection, reflection, communication, and inquisitiveness. These tools have become an integral part of our classroom environment, encouraging students to stay engaged and make thoughtful choices as they navigate academic and social challenges.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. They were thrilled to see all the items they could save their disposition dollars for and were highly motivated by the opportunity to exchange them each week. This system has helped build anticipation, responsibility, and a positive connection between effort and reward.\r\n\r\nBy contributing to our project, donors were able to get a small glimpse into our classroom community, and we are so grateful for their support. The next step for my students is to continue strengthening these learning dispositions so they can apply them in future grade levels and beyond the classroom. Ultimately, the goal is for students to carry these skills with them and use them confidently in real-world situations outside of school.","fullyFundedDate":1759453461968,"projectUrl":"project/ms-reutirezs-learning-disposition-stor/9776815/","projectTitle":"Ms. Reutirez's Learning Disposition Store","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reutirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9804460_orig.png?crop=740,740,x23,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728974482763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9804460"},{"teacherId":8357016,"projectId":9772026,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our \"Do The Math Classroom Set Up\" project. Your support has transformed the way we teach and learn every single day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, our classroom is now equipped with two new whiteboards that allow my Educational Assistant to lead small groups more effectively. Having that dedicated space for instruction has been a game-changer for our students' clarity and engagement. Additionally, the new carts and whiteboard pen holders have brought a sense of order to our room; we spend less time searching for materials and more time focusing on the math!\r\n\r\nTeaching in a Tier 1 school presents unique challenges, but your kindness ensures that hundreds of our students have the organized, high-quality learning environment they deserve. Thank you for believing in our classroom and our kids.","fullyFundedDate":1759195535729,"projectUrl":"project/do-the-math-classroom-setup/9772026/","projectTitle":"Do the Math Classroom Setup!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ombac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357016"},{"teacherId":8846576,"projectId":9776033,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations and for helping to rejuvenate our classroom. Your kindness has truly made a difference for our students and our learning environment.\r\nThe students are absolutely loving the new materials. They are excited to use the crayon boxes and pencil holders, and the new learning centers have quickly become favorites. These centers are helping students strengthen important fine motor skills and practice counting in fun, hands-on ways.\r\nEach day, the children light up with enthusiasm as they explore the new items, and the overall atmosphere in our classroom has been uplifted. Your support has created a more engaging, organized, and joyful space where students are eager to learn and grow.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and investment in our students' education. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759446823545,"projectUrl":"project/rejuvenate-our-learning-space/9776033/","projectTitle":"Rejuvenate our Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Apo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8846576"},{"teacherId":2635067,"projectId":9782556,"letterContent":"My students love all of the wonderful resources we received! They love the various flexible seating choices - the different pillows are very comfortable and encourage my students to be independent and make good choices to be able to select a flexible seating option. Seeing all of the new options made my students' eyes light up with joy and excitement. It was like Christmas morning!\r\n\r\nThe classroom carpet has been a wonderful addition. They love the flowers and sitting on each of their seat spots during classroom lessons. It really brings a welcoming and comforting touch to our classroom and makes it feel like home. \r\n\r\nThank you for sharing the joy with my students and helping to make my classroom a welcoming place to learn independence and find a joy in reading!","fullyFundedDate":1759607346161,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-carpet-creating-spaces-for-learnin/9782556/","projectTitle":"Cozy Carpet: Creating Spaces for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2635067_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528859939731","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missreyes"},{"teacherId":9725560,"projectId":9782787,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations. My students and I appreciate these donations so much. They have helped us in our daily classroom activities so much. For example, they books that we got have been great. They have motivated students to read more as they are more interested in the book genres. They are always excited to borrow these books from our class library and are often sad when the book they wanted to read has already been borrowed. These books have helped teach my students about social skills and social situations. Which in return, has helped them become more open and excited to participate in class discussions!","fullyFundedDate":1759612089958,"projectUrl":"project/ms-felipes-classroom-supplies/9782787/","projectTitle":"Ms. Felipe's Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Felipe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9725560_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756802667944","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9725560"},{"teacherId":10050220,"projectId":9699727,"letterContent":"When the flexible seating arrived, my students were so excited to try each option and find what worked best for them. We now use flexible seating daily during reading, writing, and math, and students are more focused and comfortable during independent and small-group work. The owl night light has become our small-group signal, when it's on, students know not to interrupt. 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