{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kapunahala Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":67.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2101866,"projectId":10104116,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest thanks for your incredible generosity in bringing \"3D Printing Action\" to life in our classroom. While many of us use technology for entertainment or communication at home, having a 3D printer in school will completely transform how my students approach problem-solving. This technology allows them to move beyond digital screens and hold their ideas in their hands, turning abstract concepts into tangible reality.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for the students has been the \"reveal\"—watching a design they built on a computer slowly materialize layer by layer. It will spark a level of engagement not seen before. They will become a classroom leader in troubleshooting designs and helping peers, showing a natural aptitude for spatial engineering that might have otherwise gone undiscovered. Your support has not just provided a machine; it has provided a new way for my students to see themselves as creators and innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1771453911086,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-action/10104116/","projectTitle":"3D Printing Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2101866_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y702&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693421133605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdoi"},{"teacherId":2803329,"projectId":10104312,"letterContent":"Making our own memory books has been a really exciting adventure for us in preschool. The materials has helped us to make books that are laminated and binded together for families and students to enjoy looking at them for years to come. The laminating machine is mostly use by the adults because we do not want 3 years olds sticking their fingers in the machine but the students have enjoyed helping in the process by giving the papers to the teacher to laminate. Students also help with pushing down the handle on the binding machine. When the books are put together we enjoy reading it as a class and looking through our own made books.\r\n\r\n We also had a variety of materials that use velcro in our classroom. Velcro has helped to make communication boards for our students to communicate in the classroom. Velcro is also used to help with fine motor strengthening activities in the classroom. All the materials provided through donors choose have been out to great use and we appreciate all the help your organization provided through the donations. My preschoolers have loved looking through the books we made and using communication boards in the classroom. Thank you for all your support.","fullyFundedDate":1771705287695,"projectUrl":"project/making-our-own-memory-books-in-preschool/10104312/","projectTitle":"Making Our Own Memory Books in Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Inter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2803329_orig.jpg?crop=2007,2007,x0,y787&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691336977495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shariinter"},{"teacherId":9927641,"projectId":10103722,"letterContent":"Your generosity in donating our class with various supplies has allowed us to be organized and build our independence as Kindergarteners! We have learned and practiced how to be responsible for our own papers and Parent Communication Folder by using the mailboxes you have provided us with. The wipes have helped us to prevent germs from spreading, and allow us to practice having good hygiene by wiping down our own desks and chairs at the end of the school day. Our students have also been able to practice their skills by being responsible for sweeping the classroom floors daily with the brooms that you so graciously donated. They love sweeping and are always excited for their turn! The paper is being put to good use by allowing us to make crafts for our PBL project and build our writing and drawing skills.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I greatly appreciate the technology wipes because it allows me to wipe down their iPads that we use weekly for iReady. It is really good for getting rid of the germs from the iPad without scratching or damaging the screen with harmful chemicals from the regular wipes. I also appreciate the rolling cart because it allows me to have all of our cleaning supplies in one area that can move for flexibility! The standing desk also allows me to move freely, instead of being stationary at a big/bulky desk. While working with young students, this is important so that I can move around while teaching and check on my students or assist them quickly.","fullyFundedDate":1771779912918,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-organized/10103722/","projectTitle":"Clean and Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jaemi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9927641"},{"teacherId":9927641,"projectId":9728735,"letterContent":"Your generosity in donating our class with various supplies has allowed us to be organized and build our independence as Kindergarteners! We have learned and practiced how to be responsible for our own papers and Parent Communication Folder by using the mailboxes you have provided us with. The wipes have helped us to prevent germs from spreading, and allow us to practice having good hygiene by wiping down our own desks and chairs at the end of the school day.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I greatly appreciate the technology wipes because it allows me to wipe down their iPads that we use weekly for iReady. It is really good for getting rid of the germs from the iPad without scratching or damaging the screen with harmful chemicals from the regular wipes.","fullyFundedDate":1758747148845,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9728735/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jaemi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9927641"},{"teacherId":10351321,"projectId":9897366,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom! Our classroom has transformed into a much more dynamic learning environment because of your generosity. \r\n\r\nThe movement the flexible seating options such as the turtle tables and wiggle wobble chair feet have been so valuable in creating spaces productively active spaces. It's amazing how a little physical flexibility leads to so much mental clarity. \r\n\r\nFurthermore, the ability to easily collaborate and move around their workspace will continue to make hands-on learning challenges, centers, and activities much more successful.\r\n\r\nOur classroom thanks you for giving us multiple options to choose from throughout the day!!","fullyFundedDate":1763783728573,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seats-for-flexible-minds/9897366/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seats for Flexible Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lili","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10351321"},{"teacherId":7930361,"projectId":9777118,"letterContent":"Our hearts are full and grateful! Thank you for your generous donation to our kindergarten classroom. Because of your support, our students now have access to essential learning supplies that enrich their daily experiences and strengthen the foundation of their education. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our youngest learners, and we are truly thankful.\r\nThe children are learning that even small hands can make a big difference.\r\nThrough these projects, students are not only practicing fine motor coordination and following directions, but they are also learning compassion and teamwork. They are discovering what it means to give back and help others.\r\nOn behalf of our entire kindergarten class, thank you for believing in our students and in the power of education. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and your commitment to supporting young learners. Your generosity will continue to have a ripple effect throughout our classroom and community.","fullyFundedDate":1759455235662,"projectUrl":"project/paws-and-play/9777118/","projectTitle":"Paws and Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7930361"},{"teacherId":8355928,"projectId":9480105,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding these opportunities and resources for my students. The use of these materials has enabled my students to become effective technology users and communicators of their learning. Students are always more engaged in their learning when their voices are valued and heard.\r\n\r\nMy grade 6 students have just started their novel study on The Maze Runner, a book that they selected to read as a class. Thanks to your donation, they have been engaged and are learning how to facilitate Socratic seminars as they formulate, ask, and answer questions about their reading.","fullyFundedDate":1759169365913,"projectUrl":"project/using-technology-to-engage-students-in-l/9480105/","projectTitle":"Using Technology to Engage Students in Literacy Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Furuya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8355928"},{"teacherId":2233698,"projectId":9774450,"letterContent":"As a Title 1 school, many of our students don't have access to technological devices at home. With technology in the classroom, the students are given the opportunity to document their learning throughout the school year. The students can also use technology to strengthen their knowledge in a topic that they are interested or unfamiliar in. Technology also provides students with valuable resources.\r\n\r\nMy students have enjoyed using the class iPad to document their projects particularly related to STEM and planting. The students use the photos to compare, analyze and improve their STEM projects. The students have also enjoyed using the iPad to learn more about the subject areas we are focusing on, especially with science and social studies.\r\n\r\nAll of my students are excited to have a classroom iPad. To my surprise, they all have been kind and respectful to each other. They've taken care of their iPad and share it with each other without a problem.","fullyFundedDate":1759423956916,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-hands-on-activities/9774450/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Hands-On Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Higa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2233698_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692584726113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2233698"},{"teacherId":7930391,"projectId":9703067,"letterContent":"This project provided engaging technological resources that transcended the scope of students' learning styles. The students collaborated to record and produce instructional videos that were presented to address content standards.\r\n\r\nThe students were most excited about applying broadcast journalism practices. With smart phones, Youtube, and Tiktok, the students are well versed as tech savvy learners. The interview format skyrocketed their interest and boosted their confidence! Of course, the verbal students thrived in this media. However, this platform evened the playing field by creating an inclusive safe space for the less verbal students as well.","fullyFundedDate":1759198940306,"projectUrl":"project/n-hopena-ao-h-through-broadcast-lea/9703067/","projectTitle":"Nā Hopena A‘o (HĀ) Through Broadcast Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Almeida","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7930391"},{"teacherId":9654540,"projectId":9697459,"letterContent":"Our new resources have already made a wonderful impact on our classroom, and I'm so excited to share how we've been using them. As soon as the wobble stools, trampoline, balance board, and magnetic tiles arrived, we set up a movement and creativity station rotation to help students engage both their bodies and their minds. One of my favorite moments was watching a small group use the magnetic tiles to design a \"dream city,\" while another student practiced reading fluency on a wobble stool, happily bouncing in rhythm. The balance board has also become a quiet favorite. Students love challenging themselves to stay centered while working through a task.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we're now able to take our next steps on our current project. Students will be using the magnetic tiles for upcoming STEM challenges, and the flexible seating and movement tools will continue supporting their focus, regulation, and engagement as they work. These materials are helping us create a classroom where students can succeed in ways that match their needs and learning styles.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving my students opportunities they otherwise wouldn't have had. Your support has truly opened new doors for them, and we're excited to keep learning and growing because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1758605685727,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-focused-and-flexible-l/9697459/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm, Focused, and Flexible Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Polendey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654540"},{"teacherId":9939964,"projectId":9604285,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for supporting my project, \"Helping Students Heal, One Wobble at a Time.\" Your generosity has brought comfort, movement and emotional support into our counseling space.\r\n\r\nHow we are using the Wobble Feet...\r\nThe wobble feet have become an important part of our social-emotional learning sessions. The movement these seats provide, help my students to focus better and gives a sense of grounding during difficult conversations. It simply provides a comfortable space for my students to practice coping strategies. During one of my sessions, I had a student, who generally struggles to stay engaged, looked up at me and said, \"This seat helps my body feel calm.\" These resources are helping my students regulate, reflect and heal in ways that traditional seating just couldn't support. \r\n\r\nMy students' first reaction...\r\nMy students who saw the new wobble feet for the first time were super curious to try it out. Many laughed as they tested it out. Several students said things like, \" Whoa, this is fun!\" and \"This chair helps me to think!\" Tools like this will help my students to build confidence and self-awareness as they are learning to regulate there bodies and feelings. These skills will help them far beyond our counseling sessions.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the power of comfort, movement and emotional support. With your support, we've created a safe space where students can breathe, grow and heal... one wobble at a time. Mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1756176828776,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-heal-one-wobble-at-a-t/9604285/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Heal, One Wobble at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McKeague","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939964"},{"teacherId":2803329,"projectId":9634270,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of materials to our classroom for our Butterfly project. The students were excited to see all the boxes arrive and see what we got. We cannot wait to start this project and learn about butterflies.\r\n\r\nThe materials that you helped to provide for our classroom will help to create a meaningful learning experience for our preschool students. It will provide hands on learning through a variety of books, puppets, art materials and exploration. It means the world to us that you chose our classroom to help support and encourage learning to happen in the classroom. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1759422713190,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-the-world-of-butterflies/9634270/","projectTitle":"Exploring the World of Butterflies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Inter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2803329_orig.jpg?crop=2007,2007,x0,y787&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691336977495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shariinter"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50940","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":435,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":47,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":32.2,"schoolId":50940,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kapunahala Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kapunahala Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/windward-school-district/kapunahala-elementary-school/50940"}