{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ka'Elepulu Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":5656907,"projectId":10110254,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in our students' learning experiences, and we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the new materials, students have been actively using them during our hands-on design and STEM projects. One especially memorable moment was during a recent project where students created their own designs for keychains and bubble wands. They worked through challenges like adjusting size, shape, and structure, and used problem-solving strategies to revise their work. It was powerful to see students take ownership of their learning—testing, reflecting, and improving their designs with excitement and persistence.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were immediately engaged and eager to begin. Their curiosity was evident as they explored the tools and asked thoughtful questions about how they could bring their ideas to life. There was a strong sense of pride and motivation, knowing they had access to real tools that designers and engineers use.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue refining their designs and expanding into creating cookie cutters as part of our next phase. They will apply what they've learned about design, measurement, and iteration while also integrating creativity and cultural connections into their work. We are excited to see how their ideas continue to grow.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and for supporting meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities for our students.\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1771769825439,"projectUrl":"project/building-hands-on-math-stem-thinkers/10110254/","projectTitle":"Building Hands-On Math & STEM Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5656907_orig.jpg?crop=1049,1049,x169,y241&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718142969907","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5656907"},{"teacherId":1782499,"projectId":10106153,"letterContent":"This project has been able to help transform our classroom into an organized, engaging, and student-centered learning space. With supplies for creating labels and visuals, along with a whiteboard easel, students will design meaningful displays, organize materials, and actively participate in lessons. \r\n\r\nHaving an inviting and structured classroom supports focus, confidence, and independence. These tools will encourage creativity, collaboration, and pride in their work, helping students feel valued and motivated while building skills that support long-term academic success.","fullyFundedDate":1771657889355,"projectUrl":"project/labels-learning-and-a-little-creativit/10106153/","projectTitle":"Labels, Learning, and a Little Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grimes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1782499_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627687834442","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ngrimes-ladybug"},{"teacherId":8822745,"projectId":10110111,"letterContent":"The arrival of these resources has been a wonderful addition to our daily classroom activities. When the materials first arrived, the children were very excited to open the boxes and see the new tools they could use to build, create, explore, and use their imaginations.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the Magnetic Tiles and Lincoln Logs in small groups, focusing on working together as a team. The children have also used the yarn and hair ties to weave vibrant leis and bracelets for friends at another school and our visitors. Seeing the joy on their faces as they give these gifts—and the pride they feel when receiving thanks from the recipients—has been beautiful to witness.\r\n\r\nOur next step is launching the clay portion of our PBL garden project. The children are looking forward to sculpting bees and flowers for their families. We will also use the clay to create special gifts for Mother's Day and Father's Day, which we will then paint together. Thank you for making these experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1771767533251,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-hearts/10110111/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822745"},{"teacherId":1782499,"projectId":9772934,"letterContent":"Your generous support will have a powerful and lasting impact on our students by providing tools that nurture creativity, confidence, and emotional well-being. Each item in this project has been intentionally selected to support both academic learning and social-emotional development, helping us create a classroom environment where every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to grow.\r\n\r\nAcrylic markers and blank banners will give students vibrant and engaging ways to express themselves. These materials will be used to create positive affirmation banners, kindness campaigns, and social-emotional learning displays centered around themes like empathy, courage, gratitude, and forgiveness. By designing visual reminders of these core values, students internalize the lessons in meaningful ways. They are not just hearing about kindness or resilience—they are actively creating messages that reflect those principles. The process strengthens fine motor skills, creativity, and collaboration while reinforcing emotional intelligence and character development.\r\n\r\nYour donation does more than provide classroom supplies. It creates opportunities for students to explore their creativity, develop emotional resilience, and experience the power of positive expression. It helps build a learning environment where students feel heard, supported, and capable. With these materials, our classroom will be a space where students not only grow academically, but also strengthen the confidence and emotional skills they need to thrive in school and in life.","fullyFundedDate":1759311096492,"projectUrl":"project/helping-my-students-build-emotional-stre/9772934/","projectTitle":"Helping My Students Build Emotional Strength and Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grimes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1782499_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627687834442","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ngrimes-ladybug"},{"teacherId":7839292,"projectId":9781377,"letterContent":"This project has helped make our recent speech and language therapy sessions highly engaging. By integrating play-based materials, hands-on projects, sensory supports, and technology, students have been motivated to participate articulation and language skills\r\n\r\nWe have seen measurable progress with students demonstrating increased speech sound accuracy, improved expressive language through longer utterances, and greater independence to communicate wants, needs, and ideas. Social communication skills have strengthened through structured play, with students showing improved turn-taking, problem-solving, and conversation exchanges.\r\nThis project has not only supported skill development but has empowered students to use their voices more consistently and independently across school environments.","fullyFundedDate":1764733989864,"projectUrl":"project/voices-in-action-building-communication/9781377/","projectTitle":"Voices in Action: Building Communication Skills Through Play, Projects &Technology","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":7942103,"projectId":9774488,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our project, RTI Tools to Bridge the Academic Gap. Your support directly impacts our students by providing the resources and targeted interventions they need to succeed. With these tools, we are better equipped to meet students where they are academically, identify learning gaps early, and provide meaningful instruction that helps them grow with confidence. Your kindness helps ensure that every child has access to the support necessary to reach their full potential.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we can create a more equitable and responsive learning environment where all students feel supported and capable. The RTI tools you helped fund will strengthen our ability to provide timely interventions, monitor progress effectively, and celebrate student growth along the way. We are deeply grateful for your partnership in this important work and for believing in our mission to bridge the academic gap. Thank you for investing in our students and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1759434323694,"projectUrl":"project/rti-tools-to-bridge-academic-gaps/9774488/","projectTitle":"RTI- Tools to Bridge Academic Gaps","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hew Len","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7942103"},{"teacherId":2097786,"projectId":9812369,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your support of our physical education program! The students were so excited when the new equipment arrived; they even loved helping me unbox everything and getting it all ready for future use. It felt like a holiday in the gym!\r\n\r\nWe have already been using the bars for hurdles, setting them at many different levels so that all of our grade levels—from preschool through 6th grade—can participate and build their agility. Looking ahead, the foam flyers and volleyballs will be the stars of our upcoming throwing and volleyball units this spring. Our students absolutely love volleyball, so having high-quality, kid-friendly balls makes a world of difference in their success and engagement. Thank you for helping our students stay active and develop their coordination!","fullyFundedDate":1764733990160,"projectUrl":"project/hand-eye-coordination-fun-with-volleybal/9812369/","projectTitle":"Hand-Eye Coordination Fun With Volleyballs and Foam Flyers","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":8359882,"projectId":9774094,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been buzzing with music since the new recorders, handbells, and ukulele tuners arrived. Students are using the recorders to read and perform their first melodies, focusing on tone and teamwork. The handbells became the heart of our winter program with each student responsible for a single pitch, listening closely and counting carefully to create something beautiful together. The tuners have empowered our young ukulele players to tune independently, building responsibility and confident musicianship. \r\n\r\nOne special moment came during rehearsal when a student whispered, \"We sound like a real band.\" That pride was earned through practice, patience, and collaboration. Next, students are playing short recorder pieces in small groups and adding handbell accompaniments, applying rhythm reading and ensemble skills. Our ukulele players are preparing chord progressions to accompany well-known songs. 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