{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"King Kamehameha III Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":58.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8832312,"projectId":8032752,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful for your generous donation of books and cozy reading supplies for our first-grade classroom! Your kindness has helped us create a warm, inviting reading space where students can slow down, get comfortable, and discover the joy of reading. Having new books to explore and cozy materials to make reading time special means so much to our little learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a place where they can feel excited, comfortable, and inspired to read. Your generosity will make a lasting difference as our first graders build their confidence, imagination, and love of books. We truly appreciate your support of our classroom and our students!","fullyFundedDate":1700276271099,"projectUrl":"project/getting-cozy-with-good-books/8032752/","projectTitle":"Getting Cozy With Good Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Royer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8832312"},{"teacherId":9339367,"projectId":8481196,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for allowing us to rebuild our classroom library. \r\nMy students really enjoy the biographies. They got to pick a biography of their choice and make a poster about the person they read about. \r\nThey also enjoyed reading our novel of the month. Right now we are reading Shiloh and it is a big hit! They really loved the book and want to read the sequel. \r\nHaving books available is really important. Students are allowed to borrow books to read at home. Our public library burned down and has not been replaced.","fullyFundedDate":1720995975089,"projectUrl":"project/rebuilding-our-class-library-after-the-l/8481196/","projectTitle":"Rebuilding Our Class Library After the Lahaina Wildfires","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nunez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339367"},{"teacherId":8366489,"projectId":10429054,"letterContent":"Absolutely! Here is a warm, heartfelt thank-you message you can use for your DonorsChoose project:\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your incredible generosity and for supporting my students through this DonorsChoose project! Your kindness has made such a positive difference in our classroom, and I cannot thank you enough for helping make learning and school even more exciting for my students.\r\n\r\nMy students were absolutely thrilled when they saw the snacks, games, and treasure box items we received. Their excitement was contagious! The snacks have been a wonderful addition to our classroom. Having a special snack can brighten a student's day and help them feel cared for and supported. My students love choosing from the different snacks, and they are always so excited when it is time to enjoy one. These small moments bring so much happiness to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe new games have also been a huge hit! My students love having opportunities to play together, practice taking turns, follow directions, solve problems, and work as a team. Games provide a fun way for students to build important social and academic skills while enjoying time with their classmates. I love seeing their smiles, hearing their laughter, and watching them encourage one another as they play. These games have created so many wonderful classroom memories already.\r\n\r\nThe treasure box items have probably created some of the biggest smiles of all! My students love having something special to look forward to when they have worked hard, demonstrated kindness, reached a goal, or made a positive choice. Getting to choose a small treasure makes them feel proud of their accomplishments and encourages them to continue making great choices. They get so excited when they see the treasure box and love showing their classmates what they selected.\r\n\r\nWhat means the most to me is knowing that your generosity goes beyond simply providing classroom materials. You are helping create an environment where my students feel motivated, valued, celebrated, and excited to come to school. Your donation gives me additional ways to recognize their hard work and make our classroom a happy and welcoming place.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, it is incredibly rewarding to see students excited about learning and being part of our classroom community. Your support helps me provide experiences that my students may not otherwise have had. The snacks, games, and treasure box items have brought so much joy, and I know they will continue to be enjoyed throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in their classroom experience. Your generosity, kindness, and support mean more than you know. My students and I are truly grateful for everything you have given us. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place filled with smiles, laughter, learning, and wonderful memories!","fullyFundedDate":1788490558985,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-games/10429054/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cherry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8366489"},{"teacherId":10192611,"projectId":10117719,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see the new resources arrive! In our Lahaina classroom, they are using them to explore, create, and collaborate while building confidence as learners. Seeing their excitement reminded me how meaningful it is to provide students with materials they can truly use and enjoy.\r\n\r\nNext, my students will continue applying these resources to hands-on lessons and projects that connect learning to their lives and our community. They are already eager to see what we can create together!","fullyFundedDate":1777988486866,"projectUrl":"project/miss-rylis-class/10117719/","projectTitle":"Miss Ryli's Class","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":9339367,"projectId":10151893,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project.\r\nMy fifth graders loved their kendama. \r\nThey worked hard all year long and really appreciated an end of the year present.\r\nKendama is a really good toy that kids can take with them where ever they go. It keeps children away from screens. They can play on their own but also like to compete with their friends.\r\nI told them who you were and shared some of the books you wrote. The kids were so grateful.\r\nThank you so much for helping our Lahaina kids.\r\nYou did make a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1774207418751,"projectUrl":"project/kendamas-for-all-my-students/10151893/","projectTitle":"Kendamas for All My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nunez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339367"},{"teacherId":9339367,"projectId":10151702,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating basic supplies for my fifth grade class.\r\nThanks to you, students have access to basic supplies such as white boards and expo markers. We use our white board throughout the day. \r\nBasic supplies really go a long way.\r\nStudents were also give a colored folder for different subjects. It taught them to organize their handouts. \r\nMy fifth graders would like to say thank you and truly appreciate what you have done for our class.\r\nI have some supplies left for my new class.\r\nThank you","fullyFundedDate":1777988487025,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-for-my-fifth-grade-class/10151702/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies for my Fifth Grade Class in Lahaina, Maui","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nunez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339367"},{"teacherId":8825539,"projectId":10117760,"letterContent":"I have so much to be thankful in this project! Dr. Seuss is a staple in any library and it was a big step in rebuilding our collection after the Lahaina Fire. I had some donations of Seuss book by the community, but these new ones are amazing! And you provided so many that the kids hadn't even heard of. These are some of the most checked out books in the library. Kids check out How the Grinch Stole Christmas in the middle of August!! And the green cart has become my most used cart in the library. Kids use it to help me re-shelve checked in books, it really makes them feel important cruising around with it!\r\nMahalo Nui Loa!","fullyFundedDate":1773856739449,"projectUrl":"project/dr-seuss-classics/10117760/","projectTitle":"Dr. Seuss Classics","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":9782653,"letterContent":"As you can see in the before and after pictures... the after is sooo much improved! The new carpet is huge, colorful, comfy, and the kids love it. The chairs are a hit and they match the carpet! We call them the egg chairs:-) They actually help improve attention span because they support the back, and they can rock gently in them. \r\nThis project was very needed and had an important impact. The carpet draws the whole library together while being such an important focus point and is the most heavily used area in the library! Story Time is better off because of you donors!!\r\nMahalo Nui Loa!","fullyFundedDate":1764678853632,"projectUrl":"project/story-time-story-time-grab-a-seat-its/9782653/","projectTitle":"Story Time, Story Time! Grab a seat it's Story Time!","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":9204267,"letterContent":"Apologies for the late post of pictures... Once again, Lori pulled through for us! Series'ous #2 is another project focused on building our library's series section. Dork Diaries, Bad Guys, and the Who Is? books are among the most checked out in the library. These are great building blocks for reluctant readers, once they fall for a character, they can keep on reading about them! And the Who Is / Where Is books are perfect for class projects, and helping kids understand the impact people and places have on all of us, our history, and our future.\r\nMahalo Nui Loa!","fullyFundedDate":1744202577029,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-seriesous-about-books-2/9204267/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Series'ous About Books #2","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":9192050,"letterContent":"This was a fun project, kids love series books! And what a great way to get them hooked on reading. They often read the same book with a friend, encouraging each other along the way. In a couple of years I will have to post a similar project, these books get checked out so much! \r\nLori donated the full amount to both Series'ous projects, along with much other needed help for our library. She is a wonderful person and we are glad she has stayed in touch and helped build our library! \r\nMahalo Nui Loa!!!","fullyFundedDate":1744203146223,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-seriesous-about-books/9192050/","projectTitle":"Let's Get 'Series'ous About Books!","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":9172064,"letterContent":"Aloha, sorry for the super late photos and thank you note. Rebuilding the library after the Lahaina Fire has been, and still is, the biggest task I have taken on in my professional life. It is also the biggest reward. My goal has been to build a safe place for all kids and adults on campus that is comfy, accessible, and educational.\r\nDonors like you have helped make this possible. These types of shelves you donated are the best. Not too deep, which is usually a problem, and broken up into smaller sections so books don't fall down. And the baskets are amazing for highlighting certain authors or subjects... I have been wanting these for a while and you made that happen. The kids love the colors and how easy it is to find books they want. I really appreciate you choosing us to donate to! \r\nMahalo Nui Loa!!","fullyFundedDate":1742911110654,"projectUrl":"project/have-books-need-shelves-2/9172064/","projectTitle":"Have Books, Need Shelves #2","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":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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50975","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":395,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":53,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":19,"percentMultiracialImputed":18,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"8.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":41.4,"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"}