{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"King Kamehameha III Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":58.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8363589,"projectId":10107426,"letterContent":"The students are benefiting so much from having fresh supplies in our classroom! We finally have certain things that we've been lacking, and it has made a world of difference in our daily routines. When the boxes arrived, my students were so excited—they felt like it was \"classroom Christmas.\" Seeing their eyes light up over something as simple as new markers, organized folders, and high-quality paper was a reminder of how much they value their learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using these resources to build our individual reading portfolios. Having the right supplies means we can focus entirely on phonics and comprehension strategies without the frustration of searching for working tools. These \"reading essentials\" have truly streamlined our intervention blocks, allowing me to provide more focused, small-group instruction. Thank you for investing in my students and showing them that their education matters to people beyond our school walls.","fullyFundedDate":1771654705728,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-reading-intervent/10107426/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies for Reading Intervention","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferguson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8363589_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668564577964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8363589"},{"teacherId":9345151,"projectId":9988443,"letterContent":"As someone who gives to others, you make a difference in so many ways. Your gift not only impacts the students I have this year, but will continue to make a difference. I allow students who finish independent work early to choose their activity while others are working.\r\nYour gift of Play-Doh is one of the options students have during their earned free time. They can read in our class library or create with Play-Doh. You also provided additional whiteboards for my students.\r\nWe use whiteboards everyday. The students use them during Language Arts work and also during math lessons. Whiteboards do not last forever, and your gift helps replace the boards that can no longer be erased by my students.","fullyFundedDate":1770253781947,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success/9988443/","projectTitle":"Supplies for success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Livermore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9345151"},{"teacherId":10192611,"projectId":10078110,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing snacks for our classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our students daily experience. Having access to snacks helps ensure that every child can stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. It's amazing how something as simple as a snack can positively impact both mood and academic engagement.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom feels supportive and inclusive. Students do not have to worry about being hungry, which \r\nallows them to do their best work.","fullyFundedDate":1770060723497,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-ms-ryli/10078110/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Ms. Ryli","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ryli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10192611_orig.jpg?crop=3264,3264,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755659678761","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10192611"},{"teacherId":1975749,"projectId":10108513,"letterContent":"The transformation in our classroom since the arrival of these sensory and fine motor resources has been nothing short of remarkable. We are currently integrating the fidgets and wall-mounted sensory items into our \"focus zones,\" allowing students to self-regulate their sensory needs without having to leave the instructional area. For my students who struggle with tactile defensiveness or overstimulation, the textured materials have provided a grounding outlet that keeps them calm and ready to learn. Meanwhile, the slant boards and pencil grips have turned writing time from a source of frustration into a moment of pride; students who previously avoided putting pencil to paper are now diving into their work with much greater physical ease and confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes first arrived and the students saw the new materials, the room was filled with a mix of pure excitement and focused curiosity. One student's eyes widened as they touched the textured wall panels, whispering, \"Is this really for us?\" There was an immediate sense of validation for them—seeing tools specifically designed for their unique bodies and learning styles made them feel seen and supported. They weren't just looking at \"toys\" or \"supplies\"; they were looking at keys that unlock their ability to participate alongside their peers, and that realization brought a palpable shift in the energy of our classroom.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our next big step is a cross-curricular creative writing and art project. Students will be using their adaptive writing tools and slant boards to draft original narratives, focusing on building stamina during the writing process. We are also implementing a \"Sensory Check-In\" system where students learn to identify which specific resource—be it a textured strip or a fine motor tool—best helps them tackle a specific task. Your generosity hasn't just provided equipment; it has provided a laboratory for self-discovery and academic growth. Thank you for making our classroom a place where every student can truly thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1771690242267,"projectUrl":"project/sensational-sensory/10108513/","projectTitle":"Sensational Sensory","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Markulis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1975749_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500319592976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1975749"},{"teacherId":10438398,"projectId":10108575,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your gifts have completely transformed our classroom into a space where every student can thrive, move, and express themselves. Here is a look at how your donations are making a difference every day:\r\nThe Instruments: Our room is now filled with music! Students are using the instruments to explore rhythm and sound, helping them develop fine motor skills and a creative outlet for their emotions.\r\nThe Sensory Chair: This has become a vital \"safe harbor\" for students who need a moment to regulate. It provides the calming physical feedback they need to refocus and return to their learning with confidence.\r\nYoga Posters: These serve as a daily visual guide for our \"brain breaks.\" Students are learning mindfulness and stretching techniques that improve their focus and physical well-being.\r\nSports Equipment: Recess and PE have reached a new level of excitement! This gear is teaching our class the value of teamwork, fair play, and the joy of staying active.\r\nYour kindness has given my students the tools they need to succeed both academically and personally. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771695524375,"projectUrl":"project/fully-self-contained-special-ed-teacher/10108575/","projectTitle":"Fully Self-contained Special Ed Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaveglio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438398"},{"teacherId":9614475,"projectId":9424369,"letterContent":"They say it takes a village to raise a child, but I believe it takes a community to fuel a classroom. I am sitting here today feeling incredibly overwhelmed by the generosity shown toward our recent project.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, our room is no longer just a space with four walls—it's a resource-rich environment where my students feel seen and supported. These materials aren't just 'things'; they are the tools that allow a struggling reader to find their spark, a budding scientist to run their first experiment, and every student to feel like they have what they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing not just in supplies, but in the potential of these amazing kids. Your kindness has left a lasting mark on our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1753027632761,"projectUrl":"project/a-carpet-that-starts-the-day-off-with-a/9424369/","projectTitle":"A Carpet That Starts the Day Off With a Smile!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Willie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9614475_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x551,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723338564737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9614475"},{"teacherId":9614475,"projectId":10104227,"letterContent":"They say it takes a village to raise a child, but I believe it takes a community to fuel a classroom. I am sitting here today feeling incredibly overwhelmed by the generosity shown toward our recent project.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, our room is no longer just a space with four walls—it's a resource-rich environment where my students feel seen and supported. These materials aren't just 'things'; they are the tools that allow a struggling reader to find their spark, a budding scientist to run their first experiment, and every student to feel like they have what they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing not just in supplies, but in the potential of these amazing kids. Your kindness has left a lasting mark on our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1771632288697,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-games-and-supplies-to-support-h/10104227/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Games, and Supplies to Support Happy Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Willie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9614475_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x551,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723338564737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9614475"},{"teacherId":9614475,"projectId":9342184,"letterContent":"They say it takes a village to raise a child, but I believe it takes a community to fuel a classroom. I am sitting here today feeling incredibly overwhelmed by the generosity shown toward our recent project.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, our room is no longer just a space with four walls—it's a resource-rich environment where my students feel seen and supported. These materials aren't just 'things'; they are the tools that allow a struggling reader to find their spark, a budding scientist to run their first experiment, and every student to feel like they have what they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing not just in supplies, but in the potential of these amazing kids. Your kindness has left a lasting mark on our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1747159906771,"projectUrl":"project/an-organized-classroom-where-the-student/9342184/","projectTitle":"An organized classroom where the students know where to go!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Willie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9614475_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x551,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723338564737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9614475"},{"teacherId":9614475,"projectId":9157073,"letterContent":"They say it takes a village to raise a child, but I believe it takes a community to fuel a classroom. I am sitting here today feeling incredibly overwhelmed by the generosity shown toward our recent project.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, our room is no longer just a space with four walls—it's a resource-rich environment where my students feel seen and supported. These materials aren't just 'things'; they are the tools that allow a struggling reader to find their spark, a budding scientist to run their first experiment, and every student to feel like they have what they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing not just in supplies, but in the potential of these amazing kids. Your kindness has left a lasting mark on our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1741834052689,"projectUrl":"project/young-readers-need-books/9157073/","projectTitle":"Young Readers Need Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Willie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9614475_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x551,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723338564737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9614475"},{"teacherId":8363589,"projectId":9786681,"letterContent":"We received so many great resources from this Donors Chose project! My students are loving the magnetic letters and games that make spelling and learning more fun and engaging for them. \r\n\r\nIncluded is a photo of them completing sentences with picture cards. This activity pushes them to read beyond their usual limits and complete the task at hand. The various activities have them more engaged and excited about coming to reading class. \r\n\r\nMy older students are expanding their vocabulary with a synonym game that we play during the last 5-10mins of class. They really look forward to these activities and I love watching them grow.","fullyFundedDate":1766523703010,"projectUrl":"project/reading-rainbows/9786681/","projectTitle":"Reading Rainbows","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferguson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8363589_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668564577964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8363589"},{"teacherId":9872012,"projectId":9926724,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom! Our new Speech Department Library has been a big hit so far, and I'm sure we will keep returning to these books for years to come. As a near-daily reader myself, I love that I am able to encourage an interest in books and reading for so many of my students. For this project, I intentionally chose a variety of subjects, lengths, and complexities, all with great illustrations to help my early communicators process the story's language and stay engaged throughout the session. I have also been working on building a \"book companion library\" of worksheets and visual supports to accompany all of our new books and strengthen our students' learning even more!\r\n\r\nBooks are such an important and versatile therapy tool, for readers and non-readers alike. I've been able to use these books to target so many different goals! My student who is working on articulation of S-blend words has been reading \"There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow\". He loves the snowman reveal at the end! My Gestalt Language Learners who are working on early grammar love talking about the illustrations in many of the new books, but particularly \"Flashlight\", \"Grumpy Monkey\", and \"Fussy Flamingo\". My students working on expressive vocabulary do so well with the repetitive structure in the \"Old Lady\" books: we often practice using a fill-in-the-blank language model, with the illustrations available to help us along. The \"If You Give a Mouse a Cookie\" set has been great for targeting length of utterance in simple sentences. My students working on complex skills such as story sequencing, making predictions, and determining meaning from context have really enjoyed \"The Day the Crayons Quit\" and \"Creepy Crayon\" (and have even asked me to acquire additional books in these series!). My youngest learners adore our new lift-the-flap and pop-up style books, and the tactile engagement of \"The Very Hungry Caterpillar Hide & Seek\" books.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students learn and thrive with this new Speech Department Library. Your generous donation helps myself, and the other SLPs on our team, provide meaningful and effective therapy for our wonderful, deserving students. Mahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1766521416672,"projectUrl":"project/restock-our-library/9926724/","projectTitle":"Restock Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bree","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9872012"},{"teacherId":9345151,"projectId":9773851,"letterContent":"There are times when the generosity or gesture that happens once, continues for years to impact the lives and academic success of students in need. This donation has already made an impact on the students in my class, and will continue to do so for future kindergartners. The Bee-Bots have allowed my students to explore their movements and the effects of the directions they program into them. They are gaining hands on experiences to connect to actual learning.\r\nI have adapted an activity table in our classroom to accommodate this technology and allow my students several different ways to use the Bee-Bots. The Bee-Bots move in six inch increments, so the table has become an interactive map, with everything spaced to allow for accurate programming outcomes. The students discuss compass directions for how to navigate the Bee-Bots and work in pairs to program the technology, following specific instructions, to get form certain places on the map to others. They have been so excited using the new technology that many ask to use them during free time!\r\nThe addition of this technology has allowed my planning and instruction to now incorporate the Bee-bots in creative ways. As more exploration and use is integrated, I will find new and other interesting ways to involve this technology in most subject areas and units of instruction. This will support the learning experience for my students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1766442486567,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarteners-are-coding/9773851/","projectTitle":"Kindergarteners are Coding!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Livermore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9345151"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50975","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":486,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":43,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":24,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":41.5,"schoolId":50975,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about King Kamehameha III Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"King Kamehameha III Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/king-kamehameha-iii-elementary-school/50975"}