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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kalihi Waena Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":61.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7930135,"projectId":9774358,"letterContent":"Our school practices the social-emotional learning program Choose Love. Through Choose Love students learn how to be courageous, how to forgive, how to show compassion, and how to show gratitude. When students display these traits at school, they are rewarded with our school's form of money, Lion Kala. Attendance is also something we are continuously trying to improve at our school. Students are rewarded with Lion Kala for coming to school every day and on time. With the money they collect, they are given the opportunity to go to our school store to purchase items such as toy cars, pencil cases, push button games, and hand sanitizer. Students enjoy this opportunity and look forward to visiting our school store. Students can make purchases and they seem to be happy with what they buy. We feel that these incentives are a positive way to promote good behavior and good attendance.\r\nThank you for your generous support of our social-emotional learning and attendance initiatives. Your contribution made a direct impact on our Choose Love program. Through the Choose Love curriculum, our students are learning to live their lives with courage, forgiveness, compassion, and gratitude. To reinforce these lessons, we utilize \"Lion Kala\", which is our school's form of money which is given to students when they put these values into action. Because of your support, we are able to keep our school store stocked with items that students are excited to earn.\r\nYour donation also helps us address one of our most critical goals: restoring school attendance to pre-pandemic levels. By incentivizing attendance through the Lion Kala, we have been able to work on motivating students to come to school every day.","fullyFundedDate":1759430101907,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-rewards-for-choosing-love/9774358/","projectTitle":"Amazing Rewards for Choosing Love","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7930135_orig.png?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692057512462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7930135"},{"teacherId":8819593,"projectId":9773231,"letterContent":"The resources that were donated has greatly impacted my students learning. We used the supplies to conduct an Engineering Project. Students were given a problem and background information about natural disasters and how people are unable to receive necessities on land. So they were to build something to protect needed \"supplies\" in the plastic easter egg that was filled with 15 pennies for some weight. Each group worked together to build and test their projects, dropping from the second floor of our school. As an extension of our learning, we invited the Honolulu Fire Department to help us drop the projects from about 40 feet high and 95 feet high using their ladder truck. The students were so excited to test their project and were even more excited when their egg \"survived\" the drop! \r\nAs the boxes started arriving to our classroom, the students asked me multiple times what was inside and if it was for them. When I finally opened the boxes and showed them what was inside, they were so surprised that people donated all of the supplies for them to use. \r\nThe next steps for my students this year is to continue to push their excitement for learning by introducing another engineering project in the 4th quarter. They will be building a zip-line to transport items to another location. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for bringing excitement to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1763597741325,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-please/9773231/","projectTitle":"Supplies Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Urata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8819593"},{"teacherId":589711,"projectId":9773790,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this class. They are students who recently arrived in the United States with very limited English language skills. Although this is a very big barrier to learning, there is something else that interferes with learning as well. These students often feel uprooted from the only home they have ever known and miss it terribly. Many of the items in this project are highly motivating. Students earn kala (Hawaiian for money) for good work and behavior. These inducements help to keep our students focused on learning.\r\n\r\nI am especially grateful to the donors who funded this project. Without it, I would be spending my salary to keep my students motivated, which is a hardship. Thank you again for allowing my students to remain highly motivated!","fullyFundedDate":1759372154798,"projectUrl":"project/replenish-our-classroom/9773790/","projectTitle":"Replenish Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charnin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp589711_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659562311524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/589711"},{"teacherId":9531319,"projectId":9773940,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support and for providing such a wonderful variety of resources for our 4th-grade classroom! This donation is a true game-changer that addresses everything from our daily organization to our most exciting STEM projects.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided us with essential hands-on tools like the Simple Circuit Kits, Building Blocks, and Stopwatches, which are already bringing our science and engineering lessons to life. The Privacy Folders, Dry Erase Boards, and Expo pens are helping our students stay focused and collaborative during daily work, while the 9-Bin Toy Organizer, Deli Containers, and Mesh Zipper Pouches ensure that our new materials stay neat, accessible, and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nWe are also so grateful for the \"extras\" that make our classroom a safer and more active place to be, such as the Assorted Bandages, Jump Ropes, and Mini Mirrors. Finally, the Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards give me the immediate flexibility to purchase high-quality, classroom-tested resources that perfectly match my students' needs at the exact moment they need them. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for providing us with the tools to make learning engaging, innovative, and perfectly tailored to every child!","fullyFundedDate":1759455035713,"projectUrl":"project/new-tools-new-learnings/9773940/","projectTitle":"New Tools, New Learnings!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9531319_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715041846375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/akanewilliams"},{"teacherId":9531319,"projectId":9548151,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible gift of Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) gift cards! This donation is a game-changer for our 4th-grade classroom. TPT is a unique platform where teachers create and share high-quality, classroom-tested resources, and your generosity gives me the immediate flexibility to purchase exactly what my students need the moment they need it.\r\n\r\nIn 4th grade, our students' needs are diverse and ever-changing. Whether I am looking for a specialized STEM engineering challenge, a differentiated reading comprehension unit for our latest novel study, or interactive math games that make fractions fun, these gift cards allow me to access the best materials available. Because of your support, I can spend less time creating materials from scratch and more time focused on direct instruction and supporting my students' growth. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for providing us with the tools to make learning engaging, innovative, and perfectly tailored to every child!","fullyFundedDate":1759286199003,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-pay-teachers/9548151/","projectTitle":"Teachers Pay Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9531319_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715041846375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/akanewilliams"},{"teacherId":8832765,"projectId":9777391,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. The new storage shelf for our math manipulatives has made a difference in our daily learning environment. This organization does more than just tidy up the room; it empowers my students to:\r\n\r\nFoster Independence: Students can now easily find and put away the tools they need for hands-on problem solving.\r\n\r\nMaximize Learning Time: We no longer spend precious minutes searching for materials; everything is accessible and ready to go.\r\n\r\nValue Their Tools: Having a dedicated, high-quality space for our resources teaches the students to respect and care for their learning materials.\r\n\r\nMahalo for investing in our classroom and for believing in the potential of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1759460893556,"projectUrl":"project/a-shelf-for-success-organizing-our-math/9777391/","projectTitle":"A Shelf for Success: Organizing Our Math Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8832765_orig.jpg?crop=2227,2227,x796,y1542&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668305558329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8832765"},{"teacherId":2121372,"projectId":9776314,"letterContent":"The students were incredibly excited when they saw the various toys and prizes offered at our school store. It was a joy to watch them eagerly count their hard-earned money to see which items they could afford. I was also impressed to see some students already strategizing about how they could earn more money for their next visit.\r\n\r\nAs they walked around the store, it was great to see them interact with the different prizes. Some were so thrilled by the new inventory that they chose to spend their entire savings!\r\n\r\nI would like to express once again how grateful we all are for your generous donations. This gesture has reached many students who will long remember your kindness. Thank you for giving them the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1759620822146,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-can-go-a-long-way/9776314/","projectTitle":"A Little Can Go A Long Way","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shimamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2121372"},{"teacherId":7575429,"projectId":9629358,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your thoughtful and generous donations to our second grade class! We appreciate the earbuds, the plastic pouches, the mini easel pads, and the games!\r\n\r\nThe earbuds have been especially handy for students when taking their school-wide online reading and math assessments. Because students have earbuds, they can better hear the questions being read to them. As a results, the students did well on their most recent winter assessment (early December)! \r\n\r\nThe plastic envelopes/pouches are great for students to store their school money (lion kala), which they earn for good behavior as well as academic achievement! Many of the students want to work hard and make good choices so they can earn kala - and put it in their clear pouches with pride! Thank you!\r\n\r\nThe 4-in-a-row game and the toss-and-catch games have been enjoyed by all students, especailly during indoor/rainy day recesses. \r\n\r\nThe students and I are very grateful for your donations! Mahalo, mahalo, mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1758915793403,"projectUrl":"project/organized-learners-are-successful-learne/9629358/","projectTitle":"Organized Learners are Successful Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kuulei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7575429_orig.jpg?crop=2177,2177,x537,y282&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646982052679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7575429"},{"teacherId":8102167,"projectId":9771925,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our third graders will experience learning in ways that feel hands-on, meaningful, and exciting—not just something they read about in a book.\r\n\r\n🧪 Science Supplies\r\nWith real science tools in their hands, students become investigators instead of passive learners. These supplies allow them to ask questions, test ideas, make observations, and learn that mistakes are part of discovery. For many of my students, this will be their first time doing true hands-on experiments, building confidence and curiosity in STEM.\r\n\r\n👩🏽‍🔬 Aprons\r\nThe aprons do more than protect clothes—they help students step into the role of scientists. When students put on an apron, they feel important, capable, and proud of their work. It creates a sense of responsibility and excitement, helping them take ownership of their learning while feeling safe to explore, get messy, and try new things.\r\n\r\n🥽 Meta Quest Virtual Reality Headsets\r\nThe Meta Quest headsets open the world to our classroom. Students will be able to take virtual field trips to places they may never get to see in real life—outer space, the ocean floor, historic landmarks, and science labs. For a Title I classroom, this kind of access is transformational. It increases engagement, deepens understanding, and helps students make powerful connections between what they learn and the real world.","fullyFundedDate":1759281244182,"projectUrl":"project/help-students-explore-places-beyond-the/9771925/","projectTitle":"Help Students Explore Places Beyond the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keunyoung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8102167_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753114281787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8102167"},{"teacherId":10193152,"projectId":9709788,"letterContent":"The resources are making our classroom feel much more functional and focused! Specifically, we are loving the wireless mic/speaker system! Students who previously spoke quietly felt confident holding the microphone, ensuring their hard work was heard clearly by everyone. This has transformed our class discussions, making them more inclusive and dynamic. \r\n The students were thrilled when the supplies arrived! When they saw the new materials and learning tools, they immediately understood that their learning routine was about to get smoother (and more engaging!). The best reaction was to the calm corner supplies. We introduced the corner not just as a space, but as a tool for managing big feelings. Seeing the dedicated space for quiet reflection, students realized they now had a concrete, positive strategy for self-regulation. We've already had students use the space independently to take a deep breath before returning to a challenging assignment, demonstrating a beautiful level of self-awareness and personal growth.\r\n We are working on adding and subtracting coin and dollar values. We are also continuing to work on our sounds and spelling. Our whiteboards, markers, and erasers, for both of these lessons/topics, will support our students' learning. We use these tools for quick formative assessments, and the quick pace and satisfaction of using good markers keep the students engaged throughout the lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1757976176786,"projectUrl":"project/enhancements-to-our-2nd-grade-learning-j/9709788/","projectTitle":"Enhancements to Our 2nd Grade Learning Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Emmart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10193152"},{"teacherId":8820433,"projectId":9772064,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to the students at my school. They are always excited to visit our school store where students earn lion kala and they can spend their lion kala on whatever they choose. Students were very excited to see the stress balls, fidget toys, and Pokemon cards they could purchase as rewards from our school store.\r\n\r\nStudents earn lion kala when they make good decisions, solve problems and show respect. They also learn lion kala for coming to school daily and following the Choose Love Formula - Courage, Gratitude, Forgiveness and Compassion. We strive to teach our students to be productive members of their community. We believe that students at our school Choose Love everyday!","fullyFundedDate":1759388888733,"projectUrl":"project/hale-kuai-liona-incentives-for-students/9772064/","projectTitle":"Hale Ku'ai Liona Incentives for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fukuda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8820433"},{"teacherId":8102167,"projectId":9489128,"letterContent":"Our third graders engaged in a series of hands-on STEM activities that allowed them to explore real scientific concepts in fun and meaningful ways. Students created slime while learning about polymers and how different ingredients change the texture and behavior of a substance. They practiced observation, prediction, and comparison as they tested their mixtures.\r\n\r\nThey also experimented with bubble art, discovering how surface tension works and why bubbles form the shapes they do. 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