{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kainalu Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2090896,"projectId":10104475,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has helped us to be able to put on a quality performance of the LION KING. We were able to create beautiful costumes, props and scenery with the supplies that we purchased through Donor's Choose. You can't believe the level of excitement our kids have right now as we enter our final week of practice. Not only were the supplies helpful, but the whole process is so quick and painless, we got everything we needed right away. No stress, no worries. Thank you again, for helping to make our production a real quality act. We are definitely prepared for our opening night this Friday. Thank you for helping to make this all possible.\r\nMahalo!!!","fullyFundedDate":1771629432728,"projectUrl":"project/raise-the-curtain/10104475/","projectTitle":"Raise the Curtain","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caldeira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2090896_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535323452035","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2090896"},{"teacherId":9046781,"projectId":10103808,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generous support of my classroom! I've been using the classroom supplies every day to make teaching smoother and ensure my students have everything they need to be successful. The treasure box items have been a huge help in motivating students to learn and grow—especially the ring pops, which quickly became a class favorite! One special moment was seeing students use the craft supplies to create thoughtful Mother's Day projects, taking pride in their work and excitement in sharing it with their families.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were absolutely thrilled! Their faces lit up as they saw the refreshed treasure box, and it immediately boosted excitement and positive behavior in the classroom. They were eager to participate, stay focused, and work toward earning rewards, which helped create a fun and encouraging learning environment.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, I plan to continue using the remaining materials to create meaningful and memorable experiences for future students. From hands-on projects to celebrations like our end-of-year glow party, these resources have helped build a joyful classroom community. Thank you again for making such a lasting impact on my students!","fullyFundedDate":1771515374954,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-surprises-smiles/10103808/","projectTitle":"Supplies, Surprises & Smiles!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ahern","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9046781_orig.jpg?crop=2479,2479,x60,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715044050468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9046781"},{"teacherId":9046781,"projectId":9843331,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my project! My students have been using these resources to engineer bristle bots and design mazes for them to travel through. It has been amazing to watch them come up with an idea, build it, test it, and then redesign it to make it even better. Seeing their creativity and problem-solving skills grow through this hands-on process has been such a rewarding classroom moment!\r\n\r\nI have never seen my students so excited to dive into a project! From the moment they saw the materials, they were eager to get started and couldn't wait to begin building. Their enthusiasm has stayed high throughout the entire process, especially since they've been able to work on and improve their designs over an extended period of time.\r\n\r\nNext, students will take their projects home to share with their families and continue improving their designs. I hope this not only reinforces what they've learned in the classroom but also sparks even more creativity at home. Moving forward, they'll continue applying their engineering skills and big ideas to future projects in upcoming grades.","fullyFundedDate":1763572746969,"projectUrl":"project/stem-for-super-students/9843331/","projectTitle":"STEM for Super Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ahern","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9046781_orig.jpg?crop=2479,2479,x60,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715044050468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9046781"},{"teacherId":10297811,"projectId":10106242,"letterContent":"Mahalo so much for supporting our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur new ukulele has already become such a fun and meaningful part of our Pre-K classroom here in Hawaiʻi. I'll be honest, I'm definitely not the world's best singer or ukulele player, but having this in the classroom has pushed me to get better alongside my students, and the kids absolutely love it. It brings such a joyful energy into the room.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when they first saw it, and even some of my quieter students started to open up more when music was involved. Adding music into our daily routine has made the classroom feel even more like home and like Hawaiʻi.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build connection, confidence, and community through something as simple and special as one ukulele.","fullyFundedDate":1771631044684,"projectUrl":"project/the-key-to-inclusion-a-classroom-ukulel/10106242/","projectTitle":"The Key to Inclusion: A Classroom Ukulele","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Frank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10297811_orig.jpg?crop=1718,1718,x0,y1091&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759373705824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/keoni-frank"},{"teacherId":10438346,"projectId":10108321,"letterContent":"Mahalo so much for your generous support of our classroom project! The arrival of our new supplies has brought a wonderful wave of energy to the \"Petersen Patch.\" With the addition of much-needed snacks, vibrant art supplies, and practical storage items, our classroom environment has been transformed into a more organized and nourishing space. These items are the backbone of our \"Petersen Patch Motivation\" initiative, ensuring that every student has the tools and the fuel they need to stay focused and inspired throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe impact on student morale was immediate and truly heartwarming to witness. The students were absolutely thrilled to receive these donations, and I have seen a significant increase in daily motivation across the board. Our art projects have always been a highlight of the week, but having high-quality, new materials has made the creative process even more exciting for them. Additionally, the new workbooks have been instrumental in supporting higher-level learning, allowing our students to push themselves academically and keep their intellectual momentum going as we head toward the end of the year.\r\n\r\nWe truly believe our students have great things ahead of them, and your kindness is helping to pave that way. By providing these resources, you have made our spring semester extra fun and meaningful, proving to the students that their community is invested in their success. We are so grateful for your partnership in making our classroom a place where creativity and hard work go hand in hand.","fullyFundedDate":1771690129731,"projectUrl":"project/the-petersen-patch-motivation-campaign/10108321/","projectTitle":"The Petersen Patch Motivation Campaign!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Petersen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438346"},{"teacherId":2066143,"projectId":10105214,"letterContent":"The donations of snacks has been transformational in my class. The students are given LiveSchool points for certain positive choices. They may then \"purchase\" snacks with these points. They look forward to this daily routine. \r\n\r\nThe clipboards are very useful during math partner activities, and a recent activity we used them for was playing a game similar to Battleship, where students practiced graphing on the coordinate plane. \r\n\r\nThe scissors always come in handy for all subjects, as many students don't have a pair, and the headphones are used daily for iReady Lessons. State testing is coming up soon and the headphones will be great for any students who don't have a pair or their pair breaks. All of these items are very appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1771714118883,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-and-engagement/10105214/","projectTitle":"Motivation and Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McAngus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2066143_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628009666458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmcangus"},{"teacherId":2066143,"projectId":10153486,"letterContent":"The new Biographies that arrived in my classroom, are an exciting addition to our classroom library. My students love learning about the lives and histories of famous people. \r\n\r\nThey are currently working on a project that involves reading about a famous person who has had an impact on the world, writing a multi-parageaph essay, designing a backdrop poster and costume, and then presenting to their peers. This project is exciting and the books have added even more excitement as the students have many books to choose from.","fullyFundedDate":1773879854882,"projectUrl":"project/reading-and-sharing-life-stories-about-i/10153486/","projectTitle":"Reading and Sharing Life Stories About Inspirational People","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McAngus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2066143_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628009666458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmcangus"},{"teacherId":9179794,"projectId":10109106,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my first project. With Growing towards our GLOs, I was able to stock my classroom store so students could actually make purchases with their LiveSchool points! It's so fun to see how motivated they are to earn points. I have had students even staying after school to take care of the classroom with me. \r\nStudents seem to love the snacks the most - and it seems they often come to school hungry, so it's nice that they can actually purchase something when they need it! They also used their liveschool points to buy things from the store for their kindergarten buddies! I love the opportunity for them to exercise generosity with their earnings!! Thank you again for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1771712812305,"projectUrl":"project/growing-towards-our-glos-keep-shining-w/10109106/","projectTitle":"Growing Towards Our GLOs! Keep Shining With PBIS!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hanlon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9179794"},{"teacherId":7401462,"projectId":9773078,"letterContent":"The new resources have transformed our \"Classroom Store.\" The Squishmallows, fidgets, and snacks are the crown jewels of our classroom store, and the students are more motivated than ever to earn LiveSchool points through positive behavior and academic effort.\r\n\r\nOne standout moment involves the automatic pencil sharpener. It might seem like a small tool, but it has become a coveted \"Classroom Job.\" Students use the new sharpener to get the whole room ready for any leftover pencils. It's turned a mundane chore into a leadership opportunity.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, the room felt like Christmas morning. There were audible gasps when they saw the stadium seats—the \"cool factor\" of having flexible seating. However, the snacks definitely won the \"most popular\" award. Since my students are very food-motivated, seeing a stocked pantry of treats created an immediate sense of excitement and a \"we can do this\" attitude.\r\n\r\nNow that the excitement has settled into a routine, we are using these items to fuel our current Math and Life Skills unit on Budgeting. 1) Students are currently tracking their \"earnings\" to save up for the high-ticket items, 2) We are using the pouches to create \"Grab-and-Go\" kits. These keep their individual supplies organized so we can transition from our desks to other classes without losing five minutes to \"where is my pencil?\" and 3) Our next step is a \"Long-Term Savings\" project where students must decide whether to spend their points on immediate snacks or save up for a week of \"VIP Seating\" in the new chairs.","fullyFundedDate":1759446542363,"projectUrl":"project/the-happy-classroom-project/9773078/","projectTitle":"The Happy Classroom Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7401462_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596837442015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7401462"},{"teacherId":8103659,"projectId":9746182,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the photography and digital gallery station supplies! This setup has revolutionized how we document student work, and I am incredibly impressed by how quickly our upper elementary students have mastered the equipment. They are already taking pride in professionally capturing and uploading their own masterpieces to our digital gallery.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is also paving the way for future innovation; I plan to use this exact station as a launchpad for our upcoming animation projects. By providing the tools for stable, well-lit environments, you've given our students the perfect stage to bring their stories to life. Thank you for investing in our vision and our young artists!","fullyFundedDate":1759608416755,"projectUrl":"project/capture-the-creativity/9746182/","projectTitle":"Capture the Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8103659_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632856362796","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8103659"},{"teacherId":7943929,"projectId":9781287,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to support my student's, and helping to make their learning and functioning in the classroom a multi-sensory experience.\r\n\r\nThe great low tech items including the noise cancelling headphones, weighted puppy lap pad, band on the chair, vestibular rocking toys, vibration ball, massager and several other adaptive items have been very helpful. My student's now are sitting and attending to task in the classroom for longer periods of time.\r\n\r\nAlso, my lower functioning student is tolerating the water mat, light up and auditory toys making his transition into preschool a sensory learning experience. \r\n\r\nThe fidgets are also very supportive for many of my student's tactile and movement sensory needs. These are improving their attention and focus to task by keeping them in their seats while completing their work. \r\n\r\nThank you again for all your support, and donation's to my Sensory Strategies that Improve Functioning and Learning in the School a successful project!","fullyFundedDate":1759602344789,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-strategies-that-improve-function/9781287/","projectTitle":"Sensory Strategies that Improve Functioning and Learning in the School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7943929"},{"teacherId":7943929,"projectId":8221962,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed in meaningful and lasting ways. The new Cricut machine and iPad keyboard have immediately become powerful tools that support both student learning and daily instruction.\r\n\r\nStudents are using the keyboard to build essential typing and written-expression skills, which is especially impactful for learners who struggle with handwriting or fine motor fatigue. Being able to type their work has increased their independence, confidence, and willingness to engage in writing tasks. Several students who previously avoided writing are now eager to participate, proudly completing assignments and seeing themselves as capable learners.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were excited and curious. The keyboard felt \"official\" to them—like real tools used by adults—which instantly boosted their motivation. The Cricut sparked creativity and enthusiasm, as students realized they could design, create, and personalize materials rather than just consume them.\r\n\r\nFrom an instructional standpoint, the keyboard allows me to efficiently document student progress and therapy notes in real time, ensuring accurate, timely support for each child. This directly improves the quality of services students receive.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students will continue to develop typing fluency as part of their ongoing academic and functional skill goals. The Cricut will be used to create customized learning materials, visual supports, fine-motor activities, and student projects that align with current lessons and individual needs. These tools will continue to support student growth well beyond this school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students access to resources that promote independence, creativity, and confidence. 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