{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ka'Elepulu Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"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. 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