{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ka'Elepulu Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2526595,"projectId":9775678,"letterContent":"A big mahalo for providing the funds to purchase several seating for our classroom library. My students were so excited and happy to find that our library area included comfortable seats which made the area a highly desirable place to read and work. \r\n\r\nAside from being comfortable seating for early finishers to read, these chairs seated our small reading groups. The ability to sit in these chairs attracted even the most reluctant readers to participate in our novel studies. \r\n\r\nPeople don't usually think of seating as classroom supplies, however having comfortable seating makes a big difference in classroom culture.","fullyFundedDate":1759439033984,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-with-comfort/9775678/","projectTitle":"Hands-On with Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yamashiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2526595"},{"teacherId":972212,"projectId":9774264,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation. The resources have helped to motivate our students to productively struggle through their learning. \r\n\r\nTen sided dice, ten frames, hundreds charts, and other manipulatives not only help our struggling students to visualize math concepts, it also makes learning fun. Just adding a ten sided dice helps to incentivize memorizing multiplication facts. Some of our students just love that they get to choose the color of the dice they are using to turn a boring worksheet into a fun game for them.\r\n\r\nThey also appreciate being able to choose from the treasure chest when they have achieved a goal. Working hard and struggling through concepts are traits that we want to instill in our learners. Your donation has helped us to help our students in many different ways.","fullyFundedDate":1759416692363,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-fun/9774264/","projectTitle":"Learning Is Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/972212"},{"teacherId":2097786,"projectId":9773642,"letterContent":"We have been using the cones for so many PE games and activities. The ball cart has been amazing and so helpful for Pickleball this quarter and will be used for tennis next quarter along with the new red tennis balls. \r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to see and use the new equipment. It has definitely positively impacted our students in striking and throwing. \r\n\r\nWe will be starting our tennis unit next quarter and the students will be working on more striking and throwing. Thank you for helping our school thrive in so many ways!","fullyFundedDate":1759423806355,"projectUrl":"project/striking-and-throwing-in-pe/9773642/","projectTitle":"Striking and Throwing in PE","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":2230510,"projectId":9774629,"letterContent":"The 14 rolling adjustable standing desks have completely transformed our classroom, integrating seamlessly into our daily routine. We are using them primarily to promote active engagement and flexible learning. The specific moment that highlighted their value was when a student, who often struggles to focus while sitting, smoothly adjusted his desk to standing height and continued working while subtly shifting his weight. This small movement allowed him to maintain concentration, demonstrating the benefit of having movement available while learning. A big takeaway is the sense of autonomy and ownership. Students aren't just being told where to sit; they're empowered to choose the physical setup that best supports their learning. Thank you again to our generous donors. These desks are being used every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1759416406294,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-in-the-classroom/9774629/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Banninger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2230510_orig.jpg?crop=1630,1630,x0,y244&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759179714208","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-banninger"},{"teacherId":2097786,"projectId":9514308,"letterContent":"I have been using the pickleball equipment for the past three weeks with my pre-schoolers all the way up to 6th grades. The younger students are learning how to balance bean bags and balls on the paddles. The older students are mastering hitting the ball in the air, dribbling it with the paddle, hitting the ball against the wall and hitting back and forth with a partner. \r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when we started this new unit. They have been asking to playing during recess. Some students that may not always be engaged have been playing so well in PE and coming back for more during recess.\r\n\r\nWe will continue our pickleball unit for two more weeks and they will continue to get more practice during recess. We are so appreciative for all of this wonderful equipment.","fullyFundedDate":1758957880267,"projectUrl":"project/pickleball-fun/9514308/","projectTitle":"Pickleball Fun","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":8822745,"projectId":9775376,"letterContent":"On behalf of the entire class, thank you so much for your generous donation to our First Grade Garden Project! Your support has significantly enriched our established outdoor classroom and hands-on learning program. The essential supplies you funded—including soil and a wide variety of seeds—are allowing our students to continue learning firsthand about plant life cycles and nurturing growth. We have already established our garden as a dynamic, real-world science lab where students can observe local ecosystems and track different species throughout the seasons. The thoughtful inclusion of clay also allows us to integrate art, as students plan to create unique holiday gifts. Your investment goes beyond mere supplies; it plants a seed for a lifelong passion for science and environmental stewardship in our young students.\r\n\r\nWe are especially thankful for the modern tools that enhance our learning documentation. We are currently using the new iPad and durable case directly in the garden to document plant growth with photos and videos, and conduct simple research on insects and gardening techniques right there in the garden. This exciting blend of technology with nature is truly engaging, ensuring our students have the most impactful and diverse learning experiences possible. Thank you again for your incredible kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1759433915199,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-our-garden/9775376/","projectTitle":"We Love Our Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822745"},{"teacherId":1559254,"projectId":9897436,"letterContent":"My students are so grateful to have access to these fun math lessons, games and activities that reinforce what we are learning in the classroom. Our students are smiling as they play the escape room games in our math centers. They are learning social-emotional skills as well as friendship skills as they work together in pairs and groups. This project is so meaningful to our classroom and our community as students learn to communicate with each other, share responsibility and take turns enjoying the games.","fullyFundedDate":1763232022434,"projectUrl":"project/resources-for-math/9897436/","projectTitle":"Resources for Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Conger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1559254"},{"teacherId":1559254,"projectId":9774085,"letterContent":"We are having so much fun bouncing our wiggles out! Every student in our classroom now has a bouncy band for their desk. They can rest their feet on them or bounce and move them anytime they feel like it. The movement is helping the kids to focus and to incorporate movement rather than sitting still. All of our students are enjoying them so much and we thank you from the bottom of our bouncing feet. Our class is a lively and fun place where learning does not equal sitting still. The students are loving this new addition.","fullyFundedDate":1759363238429,"projectUrl":"project/bounce-the-wiggles-out/9774085/","projectTitle":"Bounce the Wiggles Out!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Conger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1559254"},{"teacherId":1027073,"projectId":9773218,"letterContent":"Wow, we couldn't even thank you enough for your continued support in providing financial contributions that help my students have the best education experience possible. These standing desks have been a collaborative dream of myself and another co-teacher, and without your help, it wouldn't have been possible. \r\n\r\nSo many of our students struggle to stand still. They struggle to sit for extended periods, and the idea of a standing desk has always been a dream of ours. This allows them to stand, wiggle and move about the room in a flexible way.","fullyFundedDate":1759374748427,"projectUrl":"project/standing-desks-to-move-our-bodies/9773218/","projectTitle":"Standing Desks to Move Our Bodies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olive","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1027073"},{"teacherId":1027073,"projectId":9384289,"letterContent":"Thank you a million times over for your generous donation to this project. Thanks to you all, we now have a fully stocked library of books for this year's Battle of the Books Challenge. The kids are anxiously waiting for the program to start so they can get their hands on these wonderful books. \r\n\r\nA large cost like this, wouldn't be possible without donations from you. This will be our third year hosting this national reading challenge. It's growing in participation and brings such excitement to the love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1748674424355,"projectUrl":"project/our-battle-of-the-book-wish-list-for-sy2/9384289/","projectTitle":"Our Battle of the Book Wish List for SY25-26","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olive","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1027073"},{"teacherId":7839292,"projectId":9386011,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation for the pedometer watches—often referred to by my students as \"smart watches.\" They LOVE them and each student has improved their speech and language skills in our therapy sessions and on campus.\r\nAlthough these devices were originally intended to promote physical activity by tracking steps, they have become powerful tools for communication growth. Students are using their watches to:\r\nStart conversations with peers and teachers. Many students proudly share their step counts or activity goals, creating natural opportunities to practice initiating dialogue and maintaining back-and-forth exchanges.\r\nBuild vocabulary and descriptive language. When comparing data (e.g., \"I walked 2,000 steps today!\"), students use numbers, time concepts, and action words more frequently and accurately.\r\nIncrease confidence in speaking. The excitement around personal achievements encourages students to explain their progress, ask questions, and engage in group discussions.\r\nIn speech and language therapy sessions, these watches have added an extra layer of motivation and relevance. Students eagerly describe their step counts, explain how they earned them, and set personal goals—activities that naturally prompt longer utterances, clear articulation, and more organized language. We are using watch data for conversations, sequencing events (\"first I walked to recess, then I ran at PE\"), and practicing social skills. The watches have also encouraged students who are typically hesitant to speak to participate more, making therapy sessions more dynamic, interactive, and productive.\r\nThese watches are helping my students take big strides in communication!","fullyFundedDate":1748980693647,"projectUrl":"project/talk-time-empowering-voices-with-smartw/9386011/","projectTitle":"Talk Time: Empowering Voices with Smartwatches","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":8361557,"projectId":9158914,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in purchasing the reading and math centers for my 2nd grade class. The students were so excited when they first saw the materials!\r\n\r\nThe reading and math centers have provided a fun and engaging way for my students to review content standards. They are able to use the centers independently with their peers after they have completed their daily work. The students look forward to playing with the centers with their friends. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for providing an effective way for my students to strengthen their reading and math skills.","fullyFundedDate":1741965591619,"projectUrl":"project/reading-and-math-centers/9158914/","projectTitle":"Reading and Math Centers","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50930","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":188,"numTeachers":13,"percentFrplEligible":17,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":70.0,"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"}