{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kilohana Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10245779,"projectId":9692455,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa (thank you very much) for your generous support of our students at Kilohana Elementary School! Our focus this year is clear: to close the academic gap and help every student reach or exceed grade-level standards. To make this happen, we are providing focused small-group Response to Intervention (RTI) lessons for every student. These lessons are intensely personalized, which means they require hundreds of individualized activities and worksheets to be printed every week. Having enough paper, something so basic, was a real hindrance to meeting our ambitious goal this year. \r\n Success has begun to take shape. Your generosity directly translates into students getting the precise, immediate support they need to catch up and succeed. We just completed our middle-of-the-year school-wide assessment, and we made significant gains in closing the gap and moved our students towards grade-level proficiency! Our entire school community greatly appreciates this support!","fullyFundedDate":1758649422963,"projectUrl":"project/closing-the-gap-one-page-at-a-time-k/9692455/","projectTitle":"Closing the Gap, One Page at a Time: Kilohana's Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10245779_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758493584095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10245779"},{"teacherId":10293682,"projectId":9773000,"letterContent":"We received a few SEL items that have been helpful when working with students one-on-one. Helping students identify their feelings, understand how their bodies respond to different emotions, and realize that it is okay has been a work in progress, especially for lower elementary students.\r\n\r\nMost of the donated resources were snacks, and the students were very grateful for the variety provided. They came in during recess when they did not bring their own snack or when their teacher did not have any for them. They used their manners, asking politely, and ending with a \"Thank you!\" Developing these small skills—using their voice and manners—is impactful in developing the whole child.\r\n\r\nI want to continue providing snacks for students in the classroom, paired with a social-emotional lesson, during breaks when they need an extra boost, or when they arrive late and have missed breakfast. I would also like to identify books aligned with social-emotional topics to use when presenting an SEL topic, so students can connect with the characters they read about.","fullyFundedDate":1759234856647,"projectUrl":"project/sel-snacks-and-tools-grab-a-bite-get-i/9773000/","projectTitle":"SEL Snacks and Tools: Grab a Bite, Get It Right","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lori","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293682"},{"teacherId":7707358,"projectId":9328948,"letterContent":"Our Peace Corner has given my students the opportunity to regulate their feelings and emotions without having anxieties during a confrontation or when they are having a hard time expressing their emotions or feelings.\r\nI am so grateful for the donations that you have provided for my students. It is a simple and cozy area for my students who just need a place to feel safe and secure. I've seen my students who would choose the peace corner before a problem arises. It takes only 5 minutes or so to de-escalate the problem on their own and return to class without having to deal directly with a student. Mahalo Nui always,","fullyFundedDate":1752744921056,"projectUrl":"project/the-peace-corner/9328948/","projectTitle":"The Peace Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cynthia Ù. Luafalemana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7707358_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611625750651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7707358"},{"teacherId":8099092,"projectId":9173658,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generous donation to my classroom. You have provided the basic tools we need to thrive. The students were so excited to use the new supplies to color and draw. They liked the pencil boxes that will keep their supplies safe. The students now have a pencil sharpeners specifically to sharpen their colored pencils and they were so excited to see it \r\n\r\nThe students love the new puzzle/maze game as well as the magnetic alphabet tracing board. They first experienced the board at the public library, so when they seen it in the classroom they screamed with excitement. \r\n\r\nMahalo again for your kind gesture. You put smiles on every face of my student and they appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1742161173051,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-the-basics-sel-skills-through-ev/9173658/","projectTitle":"Beyond the Basics: SEL Skills Through Everyday Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chong Kalima","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8099092_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632640129339","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8099092"},{"teacherId":7707358,"projectId":9158936,"letterContent":"Ano'i to all of the donors who continue to support my students learning. It is through your generous donation, my students were able to construct, present, and investigate the why's and what's happening within our communities and world. \r\nThe students designed and constructed structures that were purchased through your donations. In addition, my students were able to do several research projects about Earth and its neighbors using technology and models. They continued to construct and design buildings that could withstand extreme weather conditions and other challenge conditions. Overall, I believe it a small step towards mankind's future!","fullyFundedDate":1742934161512,"projectUrl":"project/technology-and-me/9158936/","projectTitle":"Technology and Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cynthia Ù. Luafalemana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7707358_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611625750651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7707358"},{"teacherId":7707358,"projectId":9060387,"letterContent":"Mahalo Nui for the generosity of your donation. With your contributions, my students were able to write their own biography about famous people who have died and contributed to our nation. It was an inspiration to see my students select people that they thought were interesting and who they wanted to learn about. \r\nWith your contributions, my students were able to paint, print, design, and recreate a truly unique piece of book to share with their peers and families. I hope one day, these students will have the opportunity to write more stories about people, stories about their lives, or even become illustrators to their own stories or someone's story.","fullyFundedDate":1742009464859,"projectUrl":"project/bestseller-stories/9060387/","projectTitle":"Bestseller Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cynthia Ù. Luafalemana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7707358_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611625750651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7707358"},{"teacherId":8099092,"projectId":8990160,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generous donation to our class. The children were so excited for their new learning tools. The students were so excited to use the floor desks. First thing out of the box they went right to work. The look on the childrens' faces were priceless, they couldn't believe that they had the same desks as at the public library. \r\n\r\nWe have used the desks inside and outside the classroom. We use it during small groups and independent work. It was so fun to use the desk outside when we were being weather experts and observing our sky. \r\n\r\nWe are currently learning about animals and plants. We will be visiting a local ranch and we are taking our desks with us so we can use it on our field trip. \r\n\r\nMahalo again for being so kind to us. We appreciate the donation that helped purchase the supplies needed to have flexible learning.","fullyFundedDate":1735673886055,"projectUrl":"project/desk-top-success-little-learners-big-n/8990160/","projectTitle":"Desk-Top Success. Little Learners, Big Needs.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chong Kalima","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8099092_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632640129339","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8099092"},{"teacherId":8099092,"projectId":8768784,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for the amazing gift of sewing machines and supplies. The students are not only learning life skills, but making great memories with peers. The students were so happy to see all the new sewing supplies.\r\n\r\nStudents first learned how to thread the machine and sew straight lines. They then learned how to trace and cut patterns. The students then made a tote bag. It was so exciting for them to see the finished product. \r\n\r\nWe are now working on making pillow cases. They have so many plans in mind. I cannot wait to help bring it to life. Thanks again for your generous donation. I appreciate it and the keiki do too.","fullyFundedDate":1730413000048,"projectUrl":"project/a-stitch-in-time-providing-sewing-suppl/8768784/","projectTitle":"A Stitch in Time: Providing Sewing Supplies for Children","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chong Kalima","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8099092_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632640129339","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8099092"},{"teacherId":7707358,"projectId":8784702,"letterContent":"Thank you for your monetary support and assistance that allowed me to supply my students with materials that made their learning successful. These materials opened up their mindset to become engaged learners as they worked with community members sharing their ideas about gardening, cooking, water conservation, and performing arts. They were able to understand the importance of teamwork while assisting with planting forests plants within one of our community outreach. Overall, my students became knowledgeable about sharing information that they've discovered with the materials that were donated.","fullyFundedDate":1728240677560,"projectUrl":"project/discovering-the-world-through-a-childs/8784702/","projectTitle":"Discovering the World Through a Child's Eyes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cynthia Ù. Luafalemana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7707358_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611625750651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7707358"},{"teacherId":8099092,"projectId":8887136,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generous donation to our classroom. The students were so excited when the new items came in. They cheered and was anxious for it to be set up. Once set up they each took a turn to try out the new things. \r\n\r\nWe use the store front daily and it allows the students to practice math skills, social skills, organization, and sharing. It has been so helpful in our room. We use the air dry clay to make beautiful 3d art projects. The plastic trays come in handy for messy art projects and for drying the art as well. \r\n\r\nWe have so many fun projects planned for this year. We love all the supplies that you have contributed to our room. 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