{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ka'Elepulu Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1559254,"projectId":10298872,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! You have enriched the lives of many students school-wide and fueled our Kaelepulu students' deep love of reading and literature. Battle of the Books is such an amazing program and the kids were so excited to see the boxes for our third school-wide battle arrive. They are engaged in such deep and meaningful collaboration as they prepare for our next battle. It is amazing to see our students so highly enthusiastic about reading as well as discussing the books that they are reading.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Conger","fullyFundedDate":1779859535641,"projectUrl":"project/battle-of-the-books/10298872/","projectTitle":"Battle of the Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Conger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1559254"},{"teacherId":8022485,"projectId":10106394,"letterContent":"Having this Item in my healthroom has made a huge impact for our school community, Especially th the abnormal weather we are having , simply by having extra ice on hand at all times for students whose bottle dont keep water chilled. Both the students and faculty and staff have made exreme use of the ice machine . They all say its the good ice, way better than those at home!\r\n\r\nI have shared to other health assistants In my area ans they all wish they had one. From helping students return to class simply because they were too hot and didnt have cold water or drank it all and were able to refill their bottle . Being used an option to help a student that bit ther tongue helped sooth the pain. It magically cure headaches within minutes., helping students remain in school rather than going home. We have used it daily since it arrived .\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible for our school ! It's definitly continuing to make an impact daily!","fullyFundedDate":1771772787528,"projectUrl":"project/chill-vibes-only/10106394/","projectTitle":"Chill Vibes Only!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hanawahine's Health Room","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hanawahine-healthroom"},{"teacherId":2230510,"projectId":10113170,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been transformed thanks to these awesome new resources! The privacy boards have made a huge difference during quiet work and tests. By blocking out distractions, they help my students stay focused, feel less anxious, and do their best independent work.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on supplies have made learning so much fun! In science, students used our new materials to make slime to learn all about the properties and states of matter. They loved watching liquids turn into gooey slime while exploring physical changes firsthand.\r\n\r\nOur new games have also made indoor recess and \"Fun Fridays\" a blast! Playing together helps my students build teamwork, learn good sportsmanship, and practice problem-solving skills while making great memories. Thank you so much for supporting our class!","fullyFundedDate":1776443490406,"projectUrl":"project/work-play-and-focus/10113170/","projectTitle":"Work, Play, and Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Banninger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2230510_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787354065735","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-banninger"},{"teacherId":1318510,"projectId":10113171,"letterContent":"I am always so grateful for you and your generous donations to our school/classroom. You have no idea how helpful it is to have these extra tools for our kiddos to succeed. You have made a huge impact on many student's lives through your donations. \r\n My students are absolutely loving what you help us get. The spinning chair has been a favorite and used by many EVERY day! I've have also used all the emotion dots materials to help my students learn to identify, acknowledge and accept their emotions (along with other people's). All the sensory tools have also been huge for my kiddos. They love have access to new things that stimulate their mind. \r\n I can't thank you enough for giving my student access to all these great additions to our classroom community. You are an amazing human and so greatly appreciated. \r\nMAHALO NUI LOA!","fullyFundedDate":1777998669487,"projectUrl":"project/meeting-special-needs/10113171/","projectTitle":"Meeting Special Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1318510_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452210988759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-wongkailua"},{"teacherId":8359882,"projectId":10105903,"letterContent":"The materials from this project have brought new energy and creativity to our music and library learning experiences. One memorable activity involved students using puppets to retell a story while adding sound effects and musical ideas with their voices and recorders. The puppets helped some of our quieter students participate more confidently.\r\n\r\nThese resources continue to strengthen students' communication, collaboration, and musical skills. Students are developing recorder technique, exploring pitch and breath control, and using movement to deepen their understanding of rhythm and storytelling. Thanks to your generosity, our students have more opportunities to take creative risks, build confidence, and learn together in joyful and meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1771624522339,"projectUrl":"project/musical-storytelling-and-movement/10105903/","projectTitle":"Musical Storytelling and Movement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359882_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666938197128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359882"},{"teacherId":8359882,"projectId":9154778,"letterContent":"The resources from this project have transformed the way my students experience music and literacy. One of our favorite activities has been pairing stories about music and culture with hands-on music making. After reading together, students discussed how music connects people and communities through traditions, then used their recorders to perform for winter program. \r\n\r\nThese resources continue to support our growing music program. Students are building recorder skills, exploring rhythm and melody with greater confidence, and learning how instruments work through guitar maintenance and sound exploration. Our next steps include creating original musical storytelling projects, where students will combine reading, writing, and performance to share their own ideas and experiences. Thanks to your generosity, our students have more opportunities to be creative and expressive.","fullyFundedDate":1741714983871,"projectUrl":"project/lyrical-literacy-music-and-more/9154778/","projectTitle":"Lyrical Literacy: Music and More","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359882_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666938197128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359882"},{"teacherId":8359882,"projectId":8881248,"letterContent":"The resources from this project have helped make our new music classroom into an active space for creativity and exploration. Students were excited to use the recorders and poly-spots, quickly engaging in lessons that combined music, movement, and collaboration. The poly-spots help students physically demonstrate pitch relationships, while the recorders build musical skills and confidence. The new storage has helped keep our instruments and materials organized and accessible, supporting a welcoming environment where students can learn, create, and thrive together.","fullyFundedDate":1729212497193,"projectUrl":"project/sound-movement-and-phonics/8881248/","projectTitle":"Sound, Movement, and Phonics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359882_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666938197128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359882"},{"teacherId":7839292,"projectId":10110172,"letterContent":"My students come to speech and language therapy with a wide range of communication needs, including articulation, receptive and expressive language, social communication, fluency, and AAC support needs. The sensory tools, visual supports, AAC resources, and interactive materials already being used in therapy have made a noticeable positive impact on student engagement, participation, and communication growth. Students are more willing to participate in speech activities, sustain attention for longer periods of time, and demonstrate increased confidence when practicing speech and language skills.\r\n\r\nThese supports have helped create a therapy environment where students feel successful and motivated to communicate. Weighted sensory tools and fidgets help students regulate and stay engaged, while mirrors, voice tools, and AAC supports encourage students to actively practice and use communication throughout the day. Play-based activities and personalized visuals have increased opportunities for functional communication, social interaction, requesting, sequencing, and expressive language. As a result, students are making stronger progress toward their speech and language goals while building confidence and independence in their communication skills.","fullyFundedDate":1772480242950,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-speech-and-language/10110172/","projectTitle":"Engaging Speech and Language","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lapham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7839292_orig.jpg?crop=1118,1118,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620158429237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-andrea-speech"},{"teacherId":1027073,"projectId":10111199,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continued support with our keiki of Kaelepulu. Without your financial contributions, we wouldn't be able support them in the way they needed. Testing seasons is always a lot of stress and we all know the best way to counteract stress is a good snack. \r\n\r\nEach student was provided a nutritious snack to enjoy before they settled into their SBA testing. For some kids, this went on for multiple days and even weeks. The kids were supported with full stomaches to give their best effort on their testing.","fullyFundedDate":1771778046626,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-before-testing/10111199/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks Before Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olive","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1027073"},{"teacherId":8361557,"projectId":10110447,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation to our 2nd grade classroom. Because of your support, our students now have standing whiteboards that allow them to actively engage in Building Thinking Classroom math activities every day. These whiteboards have already transformed the way students collaborate, communicate their thinking, and approach problem-solving in math.\r\n\r\nThe standing whiteboards encourage students to work together, share ideas, and take risks while solving challenging problems. Most importantly, they help promote \"productive struggle,\" where students learn that it is okay to make mistakes, persevere, and grow through the learning process. Our students are becoming more confident mathematicians as they explain their reasoning, test strategies, and learn from one another in an active and supportive environment.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping create meaningful learning opportunities that will positively impact them for years to come. Your kindness and generosity are making a real difference in our classroom, and we truly appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1771768786300,"projectUrl":"project/standing-whiteboards-for-building-thinki/10110447/","projectTitle":"Standing Whiteboards for Building Thinking Classrooms!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dungey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8361557_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646799873684","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8361557"},{"teacherId":2097786,"projectId":10107288,"letterContent":"The scooters and floor hockey sticks were a hit. My preschoolers through 3rd grade got to try them out already and can't wait to do it again! I let the 1st-3rd grader use the hockey sticks to move a ball through a race course while sitting on their scooters. They also got to push a partner around with two boards connected. My preschoolers and Kindergarteners loved going through the race course on their scooters. The students were able to sit on their bottoms or lie on their bellies.\r\n\r\nThe students in all grades were so excited to see this new equipment. Most of them have never seen on been on a scooter board before. My older elementary students will get a chance to try them out soon.","fullyFundedDate":1771660115208,"projectUrl":"project/scooter-boards-and-floor-hockey-sticks-f/10107288/","projectTitle":"Scooter Boards and Floor Hockey Sticks for Gross Motor Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teramura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2097786_orig.jpg?crop=357,357,x619,y302&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627943994163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teramura"},{"teacherId":1559254,"projectId":10106675,"letterContent":"My students were beyond excited to see our new gear for flexible learning. The floor pillows were a huge hit. The students couldn't wait to grab a book and a pillow for reading groups. We have been able to have so many fun and exciting opportunities for flexible learning due to the new tools!\r\n\r\nMy students are learning fractions and we were able to separate their games and fraction cards out into the new grab and go trays. It made such a huge difference with classroom management and usability in our classroom. The kids loved being able to take their tray to a comforable place in the room to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1771624869703,"projectUrl":"project/engaged-learning/10106675/","projectTitle":"Engaged Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Conger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1559254"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50930","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":174,"numTeachers":13,"percentFrplEligible":16,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":33,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":10,"percentMultiracialImputed":30,"gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"13.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":69.8,"schoolId":50930,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ka'Elepulu Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ka'Elepulu Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/windward-school-district/ka-elepulu-elementary-school/50930"}