{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Puu Kukui Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6332502,"projectId":10103124,"letterContent":"Students were so excited about their new art supplies, snacks, and games for brain breaks! They've been using the supplies to enhance their art projects and make their water color painted pieces stand out that much more. \r\n\r\nIn addition, now that we're in state testing time, the students have been so thankful for the snacks for after testing. It gives them a small energy boost to battle the brain fatigue they feel from working so hard to give their best efforts on their tests. And the games during their break help them to feel a small reprieve as well. \r\n\r\nWe can't thank the generosity of our donors enough for all that you've provided to us!","fullyFundedDate":1771469817947,"projectUrl":"project/the-things-we-need/10103124/","projectTitle":"The Things We Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kanamu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6332502_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x967,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559506258432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kanamu"},{"teacherId":10438014,"projectId":10105719,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the wonderful supplies for our classroom. The kids were so excited.\r\n\r\nWe've been putting the new materials to work immediately! One of the best moments was watching two students who don't normally work together collaborate. The hands-on nature of these resources has turned our \"I can't\" moments into \"Let's try this instead\" moments.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my energetic group of kindergarteners, thank you from the bottom of our hearts! To a five-year-old, a brand-new art table and a fresh set of supplies aren't just tools—they are an invitation to a world of wonder. Your kindness has provided a sturdy foundation for their very first steps into the world of creative expression.","fullyFundedDate":1771609607725,"projectUrl":"project/creative-learners/10105719/","projectTitle":"Creative Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fujii","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438014"},{"teacherId":8366628,"projectId":10103121,"letterContent":"The \"Snap, Paint, Play\" project is officially in motion! I wish you could have been in the room when the boxes arrived. There is a specific kind of magic that happens in a classroom when students realize that people they have never met cared enough to send them brand-new tools for their success.\r\nHere is a glimpse into the impact your kindness is already making:\r\nThe Snap: The Polaroid camera has been an instant hit. We love taking photos that capture the beauty of our school campus. It's giving them a sense of ownership and pride in our shared space.\r\nThe Paint: The acrylic markers and watercolor paper have turned our creative sessions into a vibrant studio. The students are so impressed by the quality of the markers—they feel like \"real artists\"—and it has provided a wonderful, calming outlet during our transition times.\r\nThe Play: Uno and Jenga have become the highlights of our community-building time. It's more than just fun; I'm watching them negotiate rules, practice patience, and cheer each other on. The classroom is filled with a level of laughter and healthy competition that truly strengthens their bonds.\r\nThank you for choosing to support our classroom. You have provided more than just supplies; you've provided opportunities for connection, creativity, and joy that will stay with these students for a long time.","fullyFundedDate":1771496900791,"projectUrl":"project/snap-paint-play/10103121/","projectTitle":"Snap, Paint, Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tsuhako","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8366628"},{"teacherId":7939886,"projectId":9772317,"letterContent":"The students of our Lego Builders Club have been using all of the Lego kits that were purchased through this project. This project has been used by Kindergartners through 5th graders. Students have been able to practice their building skills through free builds and instruction builds. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students build their skills in critical thinking and following instructions. These Lego kits will also be used for future Lego clubs at our school. More students will be impacted and benefit from the resources provided in this project. Mahalo for supporting many of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1759447581208,"projectUrl":"project/lego-builders-club/9772317/","projectTitle":"LEGO Builders Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miyamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7939886"},{"teacherId":10438975,"projectId":10111268,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom. Because of your support, our Kindergarteners now have the specific tools they need to navigate their big emotions and build their growing brains. \r\n\r\nIt is amazing to see how much of a difference the right environment can make. Here is how your gifts are already impacting our students:\r\n\r\nWeighted Stuffed Animals: These have become a favorite \"calm-down\" tool. When students feel overwhelmed or wiggly, the gentle pressure helps them regulate their bodies and stay focused during carpet time. When the students first saw the Weighted Stuffed animals, they were so excited and loved how soft and comforting it made them feel. Now students cannot wait to be called to choose a weighted stuffed animal. \r\n\r\nIndividual Carpet Squares: These give each child a defined \"home base.\" Having their own dedicated space provides a vital sense of belonging and helps them feel secure and organized within the classroom community.\r\n\r\nClear Pencil Boxes & Counting Collections: These are pure magic for brain-building! They turn independent free time into an engaging challenge, allowing students to practice fine motor skills and early math in a quiet, focused way.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping us create a classroom where every student feels seen, supported, and ready to learn. We are so grateful to have you as part of our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1771786277267,"projectUrl":"project/sel-support/10111268/","projectTitle":"SEL Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fujitani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438975"},{"teacherId":9145537,"projectId":9851910,"letterContent":"When I first entered my new classroom I struggled to find appropriate toys and play materials in the storage closets left behind by the previous teachers. Instead I found task boxes and flash card drills. \r\n\r\nAs we know, play is essential to children's early learning. Your donation provided basic play materials for my students to explore. These help children develop cognitive functioning, foundational math and literacy skills, and emotional regulation.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing some basic play materials for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1765413638072,"projectUrl":"project/new-materials-for-a-new-start/9851910/","projectTitle":"New Materials for a New Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Sicking","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9145537"},{"teacherId":1982096,"projectId":10107326,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our morning broadcast leadership club. This year's fifth grade members were so excited to find out that we now have a green screen suit to use for fun announcement ideas and new equipment to connect more fun sounds and computer graphics to the background. The cleaning products are well received since it gets dusty in our space and now we have the necessary materials to keep our technology properly cleaned. The monitor covers will help to keep our tricaster and teleprompters from getting dusty over breaks and vacations. Again thank you so much for your support and generosity to our organization.","fullyFundedDate":1771651511840,"projectUrl":"project/broadcast-and-media-materials/10107326/","projectTitle":"Broadcast and Media Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1982096_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471326599416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1982096"},{"teacherId":7942184,"projectId":9985061,"letterContent":"It's been great having a new element of excitement in our classroom lately, all because of our renewed subscription to Scholastic News 2 & Science Spin. Our favorite lessons include learning about snow, because we don't get to fully experience it here on Maui. We hope for a mid-winter dusting on the top of Mauna Haleakala every year but, it has yet to happen this year. Other issues filled us with anticipation for the 2026 Winter Olympics and made us hopeful another gold medal for olympian Chloe Kim. \r\n\r\nThank you so much, for your kind and generous support.","fullyFundedDate":1770488969759,"projectUrl":"project/in-the-know/9985061/","projectTitle":"In the Know","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Calaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7942184_orig.png?crop=272,272,x40,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646691733956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7942184"},{"teacherId":8034623,"projectId":9773230,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations to fullfill this list for my students. The kits have made such a huge impact on my students. Being able to do hands on projects in the area of STEAM has really helped deepen my students understanding of Science and the standards they needed for this school year. Being able to bring this to them and give them a chance to actually see and understand concepts has been a game changer for them. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your impact on my students and for being apart of developing their love of STEAM.","fullyFundedDate":1759242408838,"projectUrl":"project/steam-through-the-arts/9773230/","projectTitle":"STEAM Through the Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeNisi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8034623"},{"teacherId":7940691,"projectId":9152302,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful art materials for our project Learning through the Arts. We are an inclusion classroom and integrating arts into our academic curriculum allows all students to participate to the best of their abilities. \r\n\r\nWe used the art supplies to create masterpieces such as our \"I am a Star\" project, and the connection of Dali's Surrealism style of art to the fascinating characters in our reading text, The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster. Thank you for giving us these opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1741655178961,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-the-arts/9152302/","projectTitle":"Learning Through the Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7940691"},{"teacherId":7940691,"projectId":9773327,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the math and art materials. The students were delighted with the magnetic cubes and were excited to use them to increase their knowledge of math concepts such as perimeter, area, volume and 3 dimensional shapes. The students shared that the magnetic blocks were easier to assemble than the traditional blocks and their structures stayed together instead of tumbling apart. \r\n The ease of building prisms with with the magnetic blocks allowed the students to focus on learning the math concepts. The students were also very motivated with the colorful patterns on the blocks, which greatly increased student engagement.","fullyFundedDate":1759443840114,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-student-success/9773327/","projectTitle":"Hands on Learning for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7940691"},{"teacherId":2022261,"projectId":9772371,"letterContent":"My students had an amazing time creativity engaging in STEM projects, thanks to your donations. The students used the magnetic tiles to build the tallest tower, and the Alkaseltzer and film canisters to build the highest flying rocket. They learned a lot about the scientific process through these fun experiments.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the students were highly motivated to learn about Martin Luther King Jr, as we completed a class art project using various materials including Frixion pens that were provided through this grant. My students love this resource because it allows them to successfully make connections with texts we are reading in class, while having the flexibility of using a colorful and erasable pen to mark the text. It is highly motivating.\r\n\r\nWe used the plastic bins to organize our cubbies, and the plastic binding combs to create interactive ELA journals. We made great use of all the resources provided by our donors, and my class has become a place where students are excited and motivated to learn. Thank you so very much for all you have done to inspire my 5th grade learners!","fullyFundedDate":1759465286150,"projectUrl":"project/phenomenal-fifth-graders/9772371/","projectTitle":"Phenomenal Fifth Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thielk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2022261"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_105299","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":750,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":37,"percentAsian":21,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":55.3,"schoolId":105299,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Puu Kukui Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Puu Kukui Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/pu-u-kukui-elementary-school/105299"}