{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kahului Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8329880,"projectId":9785009,"letterContent":"I'm being completely honest. I haven't had the time to use the gymnastics mats with students that were donated to my PE class. I understand this looks and sounds bad, but let me try to explain myself. The mats donated look great, but unfortunately the mats are not enough for a whole class of students. I am a new PE teacher with one year of PE experience. The mats are a starting point in eventually running a gymnastics unit. Besides the mats, I don't have any other gymnastics resources and am in the process of building it up to where I can do a gymnastics unit with the students at my school. I do plan to use the mats in up coming games and activities, so rest assured that the students will use them. I appreciate your generosity and the mats are a starting point in eventually bringing gymnastics to my students. Thank you for your donation. I truly appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1759623113909,"projectUrl":"project/gymnastics-mats/9785009/","projectTitle":"Gymnastics Mats","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Decker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8329880"},{"teacherId":10259139,"projectId":9772342,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our music program. Because of your kindness, the students at Kahului Elementary School now have the wonderful opportunity to create and explore music using high-quality Orff xylophone instruments. These instruments are a game-changer in our classroom; the students are not only enjoying the tactile experience of playing them but are also successfully learning how to read and apply standard music notation in a hands-on environment.\r\n\r\nThe Orff Schulwerk approach emphasizes \"doing\" before \"intellectualizing,\" and your gift allows our students to jump straight into the joy of melody and rhythm. Thanks to the funding of this project, over 800 current students have been directly impacted. These instruments are durable and high-quality, meaning they will continue to inspire and educate thousands of future students for years to come. Your investment in our community's creative future is deeply appreciated.\r\n\r\nMahalo nui loa for your support and for believing in the power of music education!","fullyFundedDate":1759200721445,"projectUrl":"project/more-orff-xylophones/9772342/","projectTitle":"More Orff Xylophones!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Takamiya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10259139"},{"teacherId":10259139,"projectId":9770741,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. You helped us get more boom whackers so each student could participate in making music! Before this, I only had enough for less than half of the class to participate at once. Now all students can participate! \r\n\r\nI used the boom whackers with every grade and class in my school (k-5). Each student had the opportunity to experience using them. Thanks to you, your donation has impacted over 800 students! \r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generous donation! Mahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1760693583652,"projectUrl":"project/boom-whackers/9770741/","projectTitle":"BOOM Whackers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Takamiya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10259139"},{"teacherId":8336504,"projectId":9772671,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your thoughtful donations to our classroom. With your help our small groups have been hands-on, interactive, and full of learning. You've helped me become a better teacher!\r\n\r\nSmall groups definitely look different when compared to the beginning of the year. We are now able to project our slides and student work on to the tv and edit problems specific to our areas of need. Students are becoming leaders through these small groups by teaching others their strategies that are efficient for them as well as broadening our speaking abilities in front of others. \r\n\r\nThis has been a well-rounded upgrade to our classroom and we are very appreciative!","fullyFundedDate":1759624040807,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-materials/9772671/","projectTitle":"Small Group Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aiwohi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8336504_orig.jpg?crop=1073,1073,x501,y1435&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741752204092","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8336504"},{"teacherId":9338399,"projectId":9775587,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom materials to our school. Your kindness has already made a meaningful and measurable difference in the daily learning experiences of our students. The materials are being used across multiple settings—during small group instruction, one-on-one individual learning, and targeted speech sessions—and each context has benefited in unique and important ways. In our small groups, we are now able to design more engaging, hands-on activities that meet students where they are academically and socially. \r\nDuring individual learning times, students who need extra practice or remediation now have high-quality, targeted tools that help them build confidence and independence; these materials support scaffolded practice, immediate feedback, and meaningful progress monitoring, which in turn helps students take ownership of their learning. In speech sessions, the new headphones allow them to access their speech services as best as possible. Because of your thoughtful gift, instruction has become more accessible, hands-on, and is helping learners of varying needs stay motivated while practicing important skills.","fullyFundedDate":1759448146486,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-resources/9775587/","projectTitle":"Special Education Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cassie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9338399"},{"teacherId":9622742,"projectId":9426150,"letterContent":"My students have been extremely happy with the paper that was provided with your donation. The colorful paper has created opportunities for students to read affixes in a color-coded way. In addition , we were able to establish leadership positions within the classroom utilizing the colorful paper. \r\nThe colorful stools have been an asset to our small group learning, as they provide a separate learning corner for my students. This is an item that the students enjoy tremendously to be able to sit on a colorful stool and not their usual chair.\r\nYour generosity has a great impact in how our students are learning every day","fullyFundedDate":1756928838996,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-of-school-year-supplies/9426150/","projectTitle":"Beginning of School Year Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Groover","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9622742"},{"teacherId":8481613,"projectId":9583221,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation providing supplies for my students to create and personalize their art journals. Creative journaling offers a unique outlet for students to explore their thoughts, feelings, and ideas, helping to foster both emotional and intellectual growth. With the addition of stamp pads and painting supplies, students can enhance their journals with visual elements, making their work not only more engaging but also more personal. \r\n The supply caddies ensures that students can easily access their materials, fostering a more efficient and focused workspace. Their new supplies will encourage creativity ,boost confidence and offer a sense of accomplishment, as students are able to create unique pieces of work that reflect their individual perspectives. Thank you so much for enhancing our students creativity and self co","fullyFundedDate":1755720679345,"projectUrl":"project/the-art-of-creative-journaling/9583221/","projectTitle":"The ART of Creative Journaling!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fukunaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8481613"},{"teacherId":9649118,"projectId":9522319,"letterContent":"The donation had a meaningful and positive impact in the classroom. The wooden puzzles with numbers, letters, and shapes supported hands-on learning by helping students develop early literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills. These materials encouraged active engagement, fine motor development, and independent exploration, making learning more accessible and enjoyable for students with diverse needs.\r\n\r\nThe furry rug transformed the classroom environment into a more welcoming and comfortable space. It provided a designated area for circle time, small-group instruction, and sensory regulation, helping students feel calm and supported. Having a soft, defined space improved students' focus, participation, and ability to engage with peers and adults during lessons.\r\n\r\nThe ink donation ensured that essential instructional materials were always available for daily classroom activities. This allowed lessons, student work, and visual supports to be prepared consistently without interruption. Overall, the donated items enhanced the learning environment, supported student growth, and contributed to a more engaging, inclusive, and effective classroom experience.","fullyFundedDate":1756928748007,"projectUrl":"project/starting-strong-building-foundations-th/9522319/","projectTitle":"Starting Strong: Building Foundations Through Play and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grace Hatton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9649118_orig.jpg?crop=963,963,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729899037755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9649118"},{"teacherId":8002511,"projectId":9774390,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of reading supplies to our classroom. Your thoughtful contribution of new books that will make a tangible difference in the daily lives of my students. Creating a robust and inviting reading environment is essential for fostering a lifelong love of literature and improving literacy skills, and your support is instrumental in making that vision a reality. The students were absolutely thrilled to see the new materials, and they have already begun incorporating the new books into their silent reading time.\r\n\r\nYour commitment to education and your belief in the potential of our students truly means the world to us. Donations like yours directly enhance the learning experience by providing resources that fall outside the standard school budget. Thank you for investing in our classroom and, most importantly, in our young readers. We look forward to sharing our literacy successes with you throughout the rest of the school year.\r\n\r\nSincerely,","fullyFundedDate":1759438102837,"projectUrl":"project/reading-can-be-fun-and-engaging/9774390/","projectTitle":"Reading Can Be Fun and Engaging","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kamalii","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8002511"},{"teacherId":8336504,"projectId":9697854,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your blessings! With your kokua (help) I have been able to make small group learning visually accessible to all of my students. Being able to display problems on to the tv screen and having the tv become interactive by upgrading it with the infrared interactive screen has held my student's attention longer. The enjoy working in small groups and look forward to working on the board.\r\n\r\nOur class also received a number of books to build our classroom library. There is nothing like having the words right in your hands. My students have also been enjoying the books that I read as a whole class and accessing the same stories from our library.","fullyFundedDate":1758245013646,"projectUrl":"project/new-4th-grade-classroom/9697854/","projectTitle":"New 4th Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aiwohi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8336504_orig.jpg?crop=1073,1073,x501,y1435&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741752204092","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8336504"},{"teacherId":9337977,"projectId":9775558,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled to share the profound, positive changes that have taken root in our classroom, and it is all thanks to your incredible generosity. Your commitment to our students and our learning environment has materialized into something truly transformative—our new classroom rug. While on the surface it is an item of physical comfort, its actual impact reaches far deeper, fundamentally reshaping the way we learn, interact, and grow together every single day.\r\n\r\nWhen we envisioned what a more brighter, cozier, and more connected space would look like, we knew a dedicated shared area was key. What you have given us is precisely that, and more. The moment the rug was laid down, the energy in the room shifted. It became an instant magnet—a clear, welcoming zone that signals, \"This is where we belong.\"\r\n\r\nThe rug is no longer just flooring; it has organically become the heart of our room. We use it for morning meeting circles where we start our day by practicing mindfulness and reviewing our schedule. During these precious moments, sitting shoulder-to-shoulder on the soft surface, students feel safe and centered. This routine, anchored by our cozy circle, nurtures a stronger sense of belonging and helps every child feel seen and heard right from the start.\r\n\r\nIn the realm of academics, the rug has transformed learning from a solitary pursuit into a communal, engaging experience. For our reading sessions, it has become our designated Story Corner. Students sprawl out comfortably, eagerly anticipating new narratives. This shift in posture—from a rigid desk to a relaxed, communal setting—boosts engagement, fosters a lifelong love of reading, and encourages lively discussions about characters and plots that simply didn't happen as naturally before.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, the rug is a powerful tool for developing crucial social-emotional skills. It serves as the location for our Feelings Check-Ins and problem-solving sessions. When two students have a disagreement, or when a child needs a moment of reflection, we can invite them to the rug. The physical act of moving to this neutral, comfortable space seems to instantly lower the emotional temperature, allowing us to practice empathy, discuss feelings, and build stronger friendships in a supportive setting. It teaches them that their voices matter, even when they are navigating difficult emotions.\r\n\r\nWe also use this space daily for hands-on, collaborative projects. Whether we are building geometric shapes with blocks, mapping out historical timelines, or engaging in small-group math tasks, the generous area provides the necessary room to spread out and work together without the confines of individual desks. This collaborative environment fosters teamwork and allows students to learn from their peers, making complex problem-solving both fun and highly effective.\r\n\r\nYour kindness, dear Donors, truly reaches far beyond a single classroom item. It is an investment in the foundational happiness and emotional well-being of our learners. You have nurtured their sense of community, their ability to focus, and their joy in coming to school. Every laugh, every successful collaboration, and every moment of shared learning that takes place on that rug is a direct result of your thoughtful contribution.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts—the students, the staff, and I—we offer you our deepest, most sincere thank you. Your impact is measurable in the smiles and the thriving atmosphere of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759428294226,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-first-grade-space/9775558/","projectTitle":"Cozy First Grade Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matsui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9337977"},{"teacherId":8823933,"projectId":9772899,"letterContent":"With the resources you have purchased, we have been able to raise student engagement and motivation at school. 6 classes have already worked hard to earn rewards for making choices that promote learning and social skills development. \r\nStudents have used the tools purchased to strengthen the quality of their daily broadcast. Students have been working hard to earn the golden tickets which we used the gold glitter paper for. Thank you for ensuring schools have what they need to succeed and support our students.","fullyFundedDate":1759241851662,"projectUrl":"project/sel-resources-for-students/9772899/","projectTitle":"SEL Resources for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8823933_orig.png?crop=839,839,x0,y296&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667254605152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823933"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50974","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":795,"numTeachers":61,"percentFrplEligible":60,"percentAsian":54,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":55.1,"schoolId":50974,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kahului Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kahului Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/kahului-elementary-school/50974"}