{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"King Kamehameha III Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":58.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. 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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"},{"teacherId":8366489,"projectId":10106370,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful and impactful support of our classroom. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to engaging STEM projects like the Sphero Indi, along with much-needed craft supplies and snacks that help create a positive and productive learning environment. Indi gives students the opportunity to explore coding and problem-solving in a hands-on, exciting way that builds confidence and teamwork skills.\r\n\r\nThe craft supplies you helped provide allow students to express their creativity, design innovative projects, and bring their ideas to life. These materials make learning interactive and meaningful. Your donation of snacks also ensures that students can focus and fully participate in lessons without the distraction of hunger.\r\n\r\nYour kindness supports not only academic growth but also the well-being of every child in our classroom. We are truly grateful for your generosity and belief in our students' potential. Thank you for making a lasting difference!","fullyFundedDate":1771713322973,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-activities/10106370/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cherry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8366489"},{"teacherId":10298114,"projectId":9786048,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our preschool classroom by donating the Outdoor Ramps Exploration Set. Because of your generosity, our students are able to explore, experiment, and learn through hands-on discovery every day. The ramps have quickly become a favorite part of our outdoor learning environment. Children have been using them with water, soil, balls, and toy cars to test ideas about motion, speed, gravity, and cause and effect.\r\nAs they pour water down the ramps, roll balls at different heights, or send cars racing along the tracks, they are developing early STEM skills such as predicting, observing, and problem solving. They are also strengthening teamwork and communication as they work together to build, test, and redesign their ramp systems. These experiences support creativity, curiosity, and perseverance while also encouraging active outdoor play.\r\nYour kindness has helped create meaningful opportunities for exploration, collaboration, and joyful learning. Thank you for investing in the curiosity and growth of our preschoolers!","fullyFundedDate":1759758896376,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-learning-expansion/9786048/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Learning Expansion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Townsend","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10298114"},{"teacherId":8366489,"projectId":9987819,"letterContent":"Our classroom is filled with curiosity, creativity, and big dreams—and none of it would be possible without the generosity of our incredible donors. Because of your kindness and support, my students now have access to meaningful STEM projects like the Sphero Indi, along with much-needed snacks and craft supplies that help make our learning environment welcoming, engaging, and inspiring. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for investing in our students and believing in their potential.\r\n\r\nThe addition of Indi robots to our classroom has transformed the way students experience learning. Instead of simply reading about problem-solving or coding concepts, they now get to practice these skills in hands-on, interactive ways. Indi introduces young learners to the foundations of computational thinking without requiring screens, making coding approachable and fun. Students work collaboratively to design paths, test solutions, and revise their thinking when challenges arise. They are learning perseverance, teamwork, and critical thinking—all while smiling and cheering each other on. Watching their confidence grow as they successfully program their robots is truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nYour support has also provided essential craft supplies that allow creativity to flourish. Simple materials like construction paper, markers, glue, paint, and scissors may seem small, but in a classroom they become powerful tools for expression. Students use these supplies to design obstacle courses for their robots, build prototypes, create models, and bring their ideas to life. Craft projects also support fine motor skills, artistic expression, and imaginative thinking. For many students, creating something with their own hands builds a sense of pride and ownership in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1770253666068,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-and-technology/9987819/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies and Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cherry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8366489"},{"teacherId":8825539,"projectId":9930114,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project, \"Curiosity Quest: Nonfiction Book Drive.\" Your generosity is helping us expand our library's nonfiction collection with engaging, high-quality books that fuel students' natural curiosity about the world around them. Because of you, our learners will have greater access to resources that inspire research, critical thinking, and a deeper love of reading and discovery. Your investment in our students' education makes a meaningful and lasting difference, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1770253204036,"projectUrl":"project/curiosity-quest-nonfiction-book-drive/9930114/","projectTitle":"Curiosity Quest: Nonfiction Book Drive!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gilsdorf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8825539_orig.jpg?crop=2604,2605,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741919646275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825539"},{"teacherId":8825539,"projectId":9941764,"letterContent":"Our little library thanks you from the bottom of our hearts! Since the Lahaina Fire, we have been working so hard at filling our shelves with amazing books. Our nonfiction section is definitely the one in need of the most help!\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire school community, thank you for generously supporting our DonorsChoose project, \"Wise Reads: Animal Edition.\" Because of your kindness, our library has some engaging animal-themed books that spark curiosity, inspire imagination, and nurture a lifelong love of reading. Your contribution does more than place books on shelves—it opens doors to discovery, helping students explore wildlife, habitats, conservation, and the fascinating diversity of the natural world. 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