{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Aikahi Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1895759,"projectId":9738834,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations for my classroom. The mountable magnetic whiteboards were a big success in my classroom! These whiteboards provide children with a surface where they are free to take risks, share learning with each other and manipulate different magnetic resources to enrich their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the big boxes arrived, the children couldn't wait to see what was in the boxes. As the boards were being mounted in the classroom, the children were excited to try them out. Having these whiteboards provides the children with an areas where they can stand with a partner and discuss their ideas and strategies for solving math problems.","fullyFundedDate":1758851844002,"projectUrl":"project/big-board-of-little-ideas-magnetic-fun/9738834/","projectTitle":"Big Board of Little Ideas: Magnetic Fun for Tiny Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sunada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1895759"},{"teacherId":1895759,"projectId":9774893,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations of materials to my classroom. The children were very excited to receive now whiteboards and erasers since their current ones were stained and ready for a replacement. They use these whiteboards for sounding out words and sentence writing practice without feeling the pressure of making a mistake. They whiteboards are easily erasable and give the children an opportunity to explore phonics and putting letter sounds together.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic letters also have been a hit in my classroom. They children love manipulating the letters to pratice sounding out words. Some children really benenfit from this hands on manipulation and it has really helped them learn about spelling words and how consonant and vowels go together.\r\n\r\nThank you for refreshing my classroom supplies with these materials.","fullyFundedDate":1759459008676,"projectUrl":"project/invest-in-early-learning-replenish-esse/9774893/","projectTitle":"Invest in Early Learning: Replenish Essential Kindergarten Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sunada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1895759"},{"teacherId":4466553,"projectId":9771950,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity in funding our project. My students are naturally curious and thrive when they can learn through hands-on creation. Your support has provided the essential \"behind-the-scenes\" tools that make this possible. The batteries and chargers you provided are already at work, ensuring our robots and devices remain powered up and ready for discovery. Meanwhile, the storage containers organized the materials being trasported to and from each classroom.\r\n\r\nEach resource in this project was carefully chosen to maintain and extend the quality of learning in our Computer Science lab. It is incredibly moving to see a community of donors come together to support the next generation of engineers, coders, and thinkers. These materials do more than just fill our shelves—they fuel the spark of \"aha!\" moments and keep the momentum of our learning going every single day. Thank you for investing in my students' futures and for providing them with the tools they need to create, innovate, and excel.","fullyFundedDate":1759195032990,"projectUrl":"project/sustaining-learning-quality/9771950/","projectTitle":"Sustaining Learning Quality","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kimhan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4466553_orig.png?crop=574,574,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700021885386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4466553"},{"teacherId":9365838,"projectId":9775737,"letterContent":"Thank you for your thoughtful donations!\r\n\r\nMy students have been much more engaged in my class and able to stay in Spanish much longer using these materials. The dry erase clipboards are a hit - they love using them to draw what they hear or write what their classmates are saying. Additionally, the clipboards allow them to have more flexible seating for other activities. This is where the fruit pillow cushions come in. The older students use them to sit on the floor and to make their chairs more comfortable. My younger students enjoy using them for games using food and color vocabulary! The clear containers keep them organized and visible.\r\n\r\nThe clock has been a fun addition to our puzzle corner for free choice time. It is so helpful to reinforce what they are learning in their homerooms in Spanish!\r\n\r\nYounger students love puppets and the stand helps keep them organized, as well as show students which choices remain. Sometimes speaking with the puppet is easier than speaking with me or another classmate. It also allows for them to have more creative thinking and not worry if their answers are correct.\r\n\r\nThe dice allow for fun games, and the color coding is perfect to be able to create a variety of games without having to waste paper printing off different questions. Student ask for stations all the time!\r\n\r\nI really appreciate your support of early language learning! These items help keep students engaged so they are more likely to stay in Spanish.\r\n\r\n¡Gracias!","fullyFundedDate":1759449743532,"projectUrl":"project/improving-communication-en-espaol/9775737/","projectTitle":"Improving Communication - ¡en español!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9365838"},{"teacherId":10186161,"projectId":9782435,"letterContent":"We have been using the Joey Jumps that were donated throughout all of second quarter as my Kinder through 3rd Grade Students have been practicing their tracking and catching skills. \r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to see the Joey Jumps and to test out different types of balls, beanbags, and yarn balls to see which equipment launches the highest! Its incredible to have equipment at the school that each student can use and be successful with. Consistent and accurate trajectories when first learning how to catch fearlessly is so important and I cannot thank you enough for your generous donations. \r\n\r\nWe have also used the other baskets and foam balls as our students are exploring different types of throwing. I am looking forward to using the whiffle balls that were also donated as we move into our striking unit and can use them with the rackets as a lighter and bouncier option for our students to find success!","fullyFundedDate":1759605576644,"projectUrl":"project/were-having-a-ball-improving-tossing-/9782435/","projectTitle":"We're Having a Ball! Improving Tossing & Catching","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10186161_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y158&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759351347680","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10186161"},{"teacherId":9622611,"projectId":9777433,"letterContent":"The students of Aikahi Elementary are so grateful for the supply donation received this fall. This donation consisted of materials needed for specific projects that helped students learning in a multitude of ways. Some supplies donated, like erasers and paper, are used on an everyday basis in the art room. \r\nOne part of this donation, the dowel rods and clay, were specifically used in the creation of projects in a collaboration with the fifth grade classrooms and art in their unit studying Native American tribes and culture. Students made beautiful weavings and artifacts which reflected their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759457028040,"projectUrl":"project/art-explorers/9777433/","projectTitle":"Art Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9622611"},{"teacherId":10074776,"projectId":9778111,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a second to send my mahalos for supporting my classroom through Donors Choose. My students loved all the supplies that was donated to our classroom. I would have to say the markers were one of their favorite tools they get to use. They love to take initiative of being brave and going up to write on the board during heggerty as well as using fun colors to show their work during stand up math! It is such a joy to see their smiles each day while they get to explore new supplies. Again, thank you so much for your support, it means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1759461079208,"projectUrl":"project/building-brilliant-brains-first-grade-m/9778111/","projectTitle":"Building Brilliant Brains: First Grade Materials for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abraham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10074776"},{"teacherId":9580701,"projectId":9164658,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students have been able to dive into their learning with excitement and confidence. The new resources have already made a huge impact. One of my favorite moments was watching my students gather around the materials on the first day—they were literally buzzing. Several kids immediately started talking over each other, pointing out what they noticed, and asking, \"Can we use this today?\" Their faces said everything: they felt seen, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe've already begun using the materials during our literacy blocks and project-based lessons. My students are currently working on a research and writing unit, and these resources have helped them collaborate more effectively, stay organized, and push their thinking. One group used the new supplies to plan out their entire project on paper before moving to the computers—something they've never done so confidently before. Another student who usually hesitates to participate proudly shared her work because she felt prepared and supported by the tools available.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom feels more structured, creative, and student-empowered.\r\nYou didn't just give us supplies—you gave my students the chance to experience learning with pride and independence.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include continuing our \"Fueling Minds & Hearts\" work through ongoing reading, writing, and hands-on activities. Students will be using these materials daily as they complete group projects, build presentations, and strengthen their academic routines throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for making our classroom a brighter place. Your kindness truly fuels both minds and hearts. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1742052972852,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-hearts/9164658/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds & Hearts:","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pogany","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9580701_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719801049942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9580701"},{"teacherId":1895759,"projectId":9190980,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the resources for my Kindergarten classroom. The children were so excited to have a new pencil sharpener for our classroom that sharpens their pencils so efficiently! They were also very excited to have a mini colorful trays to hold their learning center activities. It helps us keep the pieces together!\r\n\r\nThe children used the dot dot paints to make pictures of themselves for our beginning of the school year lesson about \"Our Class Is A Family.\"\r\n\r\nThank you for donating to my classroom and for contributing to the lives of the 19 children in my class. Your donation will go far and will impact many Kindergartners this year and in the near future.","fullyFundedDate":1750883873855,"projectUrl":"project/a-few-basic-materials-for-a-kindergarten/9190980/","projectTitle":"A Few Basic Materials for a Kindergarten Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sunada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1895759"},{"teacherId":3653396,"projectId":8877165,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations you made to our classroom. Because of you, we received many items to help us get all our wiggles and wobbles out during the school day.\r\nIt's really important to get up and moving during the day! The students loved using the wobble chairs during centers, reading time, and work time. They would always rush over to get a wobble stool as soon as they could, and it really helped a lot of them stay focused on their work. Students would take their expo markers around the room to use on our walls of whiteboards. I only gave each partner group one marker so students learned how to work together and share to solve problems in language arts and math. Sometimes you could spot my students working outside and around the classroom on their new clipboards. Last (but certainly not least), students loved having all the different fidget toys to help them stay focused in the classroom and at home.\r\nAll of your contributions were so helpful to my kindergarten classroom. The students loved unboxing all the special items, and they made sure to take care of everything so next year's students can enjoy them as well.","fullyFundedDate":1729209715467,"projectUrl":"project/wiggles-and-wobbles/8877165/","projectTitle":"Wiggles and Wobbles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vegas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3653396_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700094813722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erinvegas"},{"teacherId":3653396,"projectId":8503977,"letterContent":"It was my first year teaching kindergarten AND on a new island. Thank you so much for all the materials you donated to our kindergarten classroom. Many of the items you donated were basics needed to start the school year off on the right foot. The students were so excited to see all the boxes in our room. It was like a birthday party opening them all up!\r\nThe filing cabinet and file folders helped me (the teacher) organize all the papers and projects for this school year. The students used the plastic trays to create many of our projects on. It was easy to clean up and store all of our creations! We used the charging docks and chargers for our iPads and the shoe holder so students could easily access their headphones. The mini fridge helped save students from many anxious trips to the nurse's office (it's a long walk from the kinder classrooms) because we had ice packs stored in the freezer. And of course you know they couldn't resist rolling around in the office chair and stool during center time. They felt just like the teacher when they got to use them!\r\nAll of these items helped my students have a successful school year, and I know next years students will enjoy them as well. Thank you so much for thinking of the keiki of Hawai'i and making sure they have a successful school year.","fullyFundedDate":1723693134659,"projectUrl":"project/adventures-in-kindergarten/8503977/","projectTitle":"Adventures in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vegas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3653396_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700094813722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erinvegas"},{"teacherId":3653396,"projectId":9107572,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to the kindergarten classrooms of 'Aikahi Elementary School. Your donation helped three kindergarten classes at our school. We are using the charging stations and shorter USB C cords for new iPads our students received from a grant. The charging dock and cords help keep all of our iPads charged, make accessing the iPads easier, and keep the area organized. Our students have been so excited because they have more opportunities to use the iPads now that they all can be charging at the same time. We are do grateful that you made this kind donation so our students can become more tech-savvy in this evolving world.","fullyFundedDate":1741702085178,"projectUrl":"project/charging-up-to-learn/9107572/","projectTitle":"Charging Up to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vegas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3653396_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700094813722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erinvegas"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50922","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":485,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":14,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":45,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"18.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":66.7,"schoolId":50922,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Aikahi Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Aikahi Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/windward-school-district/aikahi-elementary-school/50922"}