{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kane'ohe Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9687060,"projectId":9702480,"letterContent":"As a second grade teacher, receiving a MacBook Air has greatly enhanced the way I design and deliver instruction for my students. The technology allows me to plan more engaging, organized, and differentiated lessons that better meet the needs of all learners. I use it to create clear visuals, interactive slides, and hands-on activities that help make abstract concepts more concrete for young students. Having reliable technology also allows me to quickly access instructional resources, model skills in real time, and adjust lessons based on student understanding.\r\n\r\nWhat is most exciting for my students is how lessons feel more engaging and dynamic. They are more attentive when I can project visuals, model problem-solving step by step, or share stories, images, and videos that connect to what we are learning. The MacBook helps lessons move smoothly, which keeps students focused and excited to participate. Even small changes—like clearer directions, visuals, and interactive activities—make a big difference for second graders.\r\n\r\nI've noticed that several students have especially benefited from this improved instruction. Visual learners and English language learners better understand lessons when I can support instruction with images, diagrams, and examples. Students who typically struggle to stay engaged are more focused when lessons are well-paced and interactive. Overall, the MacBook Air has helped me become a more effective and responsive teacher, which directly supports student learning and success in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762265286063,"projectUrl":"project/powering-lessons-with-technology/9702480/","projectTitle":"Powering Lessons with Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Campo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9687060"},{"teacherId":8356075,"projectId":9772274,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. My students are busy writing at the boards everyday, so we always need to replenish white board supplies. Using whiteboards and markers is essential to the work we do, but they run out so quickly. This round of pens should last us quite some time. We love that each board now has a colored option for shading in graphs or annotating our work. We really needed new erasers for both the main boards and individual boards so thank you helping us purchase an eraser for every student in each of my classes. In addition, the microfiber cloths allow us to deep clean the boards when needed.\r\n The new binders and amazing pentel pens are being put to great use as I provide student feedback and collect data about my students. I can't thank you enough for the replacement white pencil caps. The erasers that come with the pencils wear out so quickly! Other helpful items were double stick tape that I find myself using for everyday school tasks, and contact paper to cover my less than attractive classroom doors. Finally, the most exciting gift is our thermal printer and labels. I can now quickly print out labels for student journals, folders and supplies right from my phone. \r\n My students and I are so grateful for your generosity. Mahalo Nui Loa for blessing us with such wonderful gifts.","fullyFundedDate":1759410080820,"projectUrl":"project/more-minds-more-solutions/9772274/","projectTitle":"More Minds, More Solutions!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chinen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8356075"},{"teacherId":8358335,"projectId":9772890,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations!!! The students are truly making use of the additional space within the classroom. Initially we had big and bulky chairs that surrounded our classroom conference table. Now with those monstrosities removed, we have more space since the stools and cushions fit perfectly underneath the table allowing for more space within our small classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the stools and podium, they were so excited and wanted to set everything up right away, which they did. I have a classroom of 19 students so we had to be sure to figure out a rotation system so that everyone got their chance to use the stools while meeting with their small groups on the large table.","fullyFundedDate":1759374908975,"projectUrl":"project/creative-collaborative-conversations/9772890/","projectTitle":"Creative Collaborative Conversations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nagaishi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nagaishi"},{"teacherId":9807767,"projectId":9782493,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. The students have been loving the new STEM toys. It has been so much fun watching them collaborate and work together to build structures.\r\n\r\n I have seen them grow creatively and their speaking and listening skills are improving everyday. One project we did was incorporated with our geometry unit in math. Students needed to build a structure to cover their chosen toy friend. It was great to see the students implement the engineering and design process. \r\n\r\nNext, we will be working on building a structure and choosing materials to cover the structure to protect our friends from heat. I am excited to see how the students will plan and design their projects.","fullyFundedDate":1759612006755,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-ideas-stem-toys-for-k/9782493/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Ideas: STEM Toys for Kindergarten Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9807767"},{"teacherId":9469239,"projectId":9701217,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Your generosity has brought a large TV and a document camera into our classroom, fundamentally transforming how my students learn and connect with our lessons.\r\n\r\nBefore your gift, visibility was our biggest hurdle. It was heartbreaking to see students squint, lean, or feel left out because they couldn't clearly see the PowerPoints, documents, and vital visuals I was trying to share. That frustration often overshadowed their natural eagerness to learn.\r\n\r\nNow, that frustration is gone!\r\n\r\nThe new, larger TV is a window for every child. No matter where they are seated, everyone has a front-row view of the instruction. This simple clarity has created an atmosphere of inclusion and quiet confidence.\r\n\r\nThe document camera takes that interactivity one step further. We are now able to model problems in real time, share student work instantly, and collaboratively edit documents. Learning has become a truly shared, interactive experience.\r\n\r\nMy students are so deserving of these resources. Because of your support, they come in every day feeling confident, connected, and excited to fully engage with every lesson. You haven't just bought equipment; you've bought visibility, equality, and connection for a whole classroom of young learners.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to sharing updates on all the amazing things we accomplish with these tools!","fullyFundedDate":1757802836299,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-lessons-to-life-on-the-big-scre/9701217/","projectTitle":"Bringing Lessons to Life on the Big Screen","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9469239_orig.jpg?crop=804,804,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718301686998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469239"},{"teacherId":10044806,"projectId":9775520,"letterContent":"Our new classroom TV has completely transformed the way my students learn each day! We now use it to display lesson presentations for reading, writing, vocabulary, math, geography, and science, making every subject more interactive and visual. My students love being able to watch educational videos, participate in class games like Kahoot!, and even take short brain breaks that help them refocus and recharge.\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is how clearly they can see what's being projected on the screen—no more straining or guessing from the back of the room! This has made a huge difference in their focus, participation, and overall engagement during lessons. A few of my students who once struggled to stay on task are now some of the most eager to share answers and join in class discussions. This new technology has truly brought our learning to life and made our classroom a more connected and exciting place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1759434575634,"projectUrl":"project/big-screen-bright-minds-tech-to-help-u/9775520/","projectTitle":"Big Screen, Bright Minds: Tech to Help Us Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Figueroa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10044806"},{"teacherId":10044806,"projectId":9775499,"letterContent":"Our new resources have brought so much excitement and joy to our classroom! My students and I have used the snacks, prizes, and toys to build a classroom incentive system that encourages positive behavior and responsibility. Students earn tickets for good behavior, completing their assignments, or turning in projects on time. They can redeem their tickets for snacks before recess or save them for our Fun Friday raffle, where a few lucky winners get to choose a prize from our prize box.\r\nThe look on my students' faces when they first saw all the new snacks and prizes was priceless! They were thrilled to have so many fun options to look forward to, and it has truly motivated them to stay on task and make good choices throughout the day.\r\nOur next steps are to continue growing our prize box and restocking snacks, as the students have been earning and enjoying them regularly—especially those who don't always have snacks from home. Thanks to this project, our classroom has become an even more positive, supportive, and joyful place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1760873567694,"projectUrl":"project/treats-toys-and-tiny-triumphs/9775499/","projectTitle":"Treats, Toys, and Tiny Triumphs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Figueroa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10044806"},{"teacherId":9608282,"projectId":9164184,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of school supplies to our classroom — including markers, chart paper, staples, magnetic erasers, crayons, and more. Your kindness arrived at exactly the right time.\r\n\r\nMany of our students were running low on basic materials, and your contribution ensured that every child could continue learning without interruption. Instead of worrying about whether they had the right tools for a project or activity, they were able to focus fully on their creativity, participation, and growth.\r\n\r\nYour support also made a meaningful difference for families in our community. With the rising cost of living, purchasing extra school supplies can be a real challenge for many households. By providing these essentials, you not only lightened that financial burden but also sent a powerful message to our students — that their education matters and that there are people who believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom is now stocked, vibrant, and ready for learning. The colorful markers bring our lessons to life, the chart paper helps us brainstorm and share ideas, and the magnetic erasers keep our boards ready for the next big concept. Every item you provided is being used daily, and every student has benefited from your generosity.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, their families, and myself — thank you for making such a positive and lasting impact. Your generosity has truly brightened our school year.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1742058613195,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9164184/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kuhlman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9608282_orig.jpg?crop=569,569,x2,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722406941938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9608282"},{"teacherId":9469239,"projectId":9167369,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a printer, ink, and paper. This equipment is an essential resource for our classroom. With the new printer, we can quickly produce a variety of materials, from worksheets that reinforce daily lessons to custom projects that allow students to explore their creativity. The ability to print in-house means we can provide engaging, up-to-date learning materials that cater to the diverse needs of our students, helping every learner stay on track and feel confident in their abilities.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards have been a perfect complement to this. We've been using them in our lessons to facilitate collaborative learning through the \"Building Thinking Classrooms\" (BTC) approach. The students work together at the whiteboards on complex problems, sharing their thinking and building on each other's ideas in a visible and dynamic way. This method promotes risk-taking and deepens understanding, transforming our classroom into an active thinking space where students are the ones doing the intellectual heavy lifting. Your donation has empowered us to create a truly interactive and student-centered learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1742091915236,"projectUrl":"project/print-create-and-collaborate-essentia/9167369/","projectTitle":"Print, Create, and Collaborate: Essential Classroom Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9469239_orig.jpg?crop=804,804,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718301686998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469239"},{"teacherId":9687060,"projectId":9242463,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generosity and support. Thanks to your contributions, we've noticed an incredible shift in our students—more and more of them are reaching for books instead of computers during their free time.\r\n\r\nIt has been inspiring to see their curiosity grow, their hands eagerly flipping through pages, and their conversations spark around the stories they discover. Your kindness has helped us create an environment where a love for reading is truly blossoming.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us—especially the students—thank you for making this possible.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1746551040337,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-love-for-learning-through-boo/9242463/","projectTitle":"Building a Love for Learning Through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Campo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9687060"},{"teacherId":8822182,"projectId":6955118,"letterContent":"Mahalo and thank you so much for your generous donation to my DonorsChoose project - A Classroom of Creative Thinkers. As a new teacher navigating the exciting and challenging world of 5th grade, your support means more than words can express. \r\n\r\nThe wobbly chairs have already become a class favorite. My students cheered when I opened the boxes and they immediately started proposing a sign up to sit on them. They love having a choice in how they sit and learn, and as an incentive to get work done. It has made a noticeable difference in their focus and comfort during small group instruction and in collaborative teams. It especially made a difference in some of my shy students to help them feel comfortable and confident when presenting oral projects and show and tell. The construction paper has opened up countless opportunities for my students to creatively express their learning through art, handmade projects, and visual models of their research. The paper trays have brought much-needed organization to our classroom, giving students a designated space to turn in work and keep our learning environment tidy and efficient.\r\n\r\nYour support helped me provide what I couldn't afford on my own as a new teacher with very limited start-up materials and resources. Because of your generosity, my students moving forward now have a welcoming space where they feel comfortable, inspired, and capable. They are intelligent, full of energy, and excited to learn—and now they have the tools to represent their knowledge in meaningful and creative ways. They will continue to express themselves in writing, painting, drawing, and with oral presentations of their projects in front of their peers. They are growing not only as learners but as communicators and collaborators.\r\n\r\nI'm incredibly grateful for your belief in my students and in me during this foundational time in my teaching journey. Your gift has made a real, lasting impact. Thank you for helping us start strong!","fullyFundedDate":1667315481239,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-of-creative-thinkers/6955118/","projectTitle":"A Classroom of Creative Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8822182_orig.jpg?crop=2532,2532,x22,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759249267149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822182"},{"teacherId":4950371,"projectId":9154565,"letterContent":"It was a whirlwind year, with learning made exciting thanks to your most-generous donation! This project allowed our second graders to explore, learn, create, and share their learning from their STEM projects. \r\n\r\nOur students learned about the effects of erosion, saw evidence in their own communities, and took on the challenge of finding possible solutions to this problem.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our class was able to do so much more than watch videos and read about this topic. They embraced their learning and were excited to share with their families who attended their presentations.\r\n\r\nI believe that this project will be one of the highlight memories from second grade. 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