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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kapolei Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":5.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9431019,"projectId":9776651,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our school store. Because of your support, we have been able to integrate new goods into our inventory, and the impact has been immediate. The students were truly excited to prepare the space for our community and their enthusiasm wasn't just about \"new stuff,\" but about feeling like their environment truly matters.\r\n\r\nWe are currently featuring these resources as \"highlighted items\" for our Dolphins Market project. Specifically, during a recent \"Employee Huddle,\" I asked the student workers for ideas on how to move slow-selling stock. They immediately suggested using the new items as part of a strategic marketing plan to drive traffic to the other shelves. Seeing them apply real-world business logic outside of a traditional textbook is a direct result of your kindness.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has given us a great head start, but we're just getting warmed up! Over the next few months, the students will be using the donated bins to streamline our inventory and shelf displays, collaborate on school-wide commercials to showcase new arrivals, and brainstorm creative ways to bundle products and increase overall sales.\r\nThank you for being a part of our classroom community and for investing in these bright young minds. You've truly made a difference to our school store and young minds!","fullyFundedDate":1759450185264,"projectUrl":"project/dolphins-market/9776651/","projectTitle":"Dolphins Market","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Quemado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9431019"},{"teacherId":10296093,"projectId":9781736,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of floor cushions and rockers for our classroom. When I opened the boxes, the students were in a state of absolute shock and disbelief; their eyes widened as I brought out the rockers and the room quickly filled with squeals of pure excitement. The smiles on their faces lit up the room. It was a milestone moment for our class to see that people like you are so invested in their comfort and success. In the attached photo, you can see the students showing their appreciation with a big shaka, a symbol of the joy and gratitude they feel for your support.\r\n\r\nThese new additions have become the heart of our silent reading and \"read to self\" centers, sparking a renewed love of learning and deep engagement with their books. These rockers are especially impactful for my students who benefit from movement to stay focused; the gentle motion helps them settle into their tasks rather than feeling restless. The students are now more motivated than ever, often using the chance to use a rocker or cushion as a special incentive to finish their work on time. By providing a flexible, cozy space where they can truly get lost in a story, you have empowered them to take ownership of their reading goals. Thank you for your kindness and for being such a vital part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1759596009331,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-transforming-a-reading/9781736/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating: Transforming a Reading Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gasmen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10296093"},{"teacherId":10293644,"projectId":9772654,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom and supporting my \"Raising Lifelong Readers and Learners\" project. All of the items truly support my students and my classroom has become so much more inviting because of them. My students have bookbags to carry the book selections and now they can read in the comfy bean bags supported by this donation. \r\nThis donation has also helped my students visually track their progress and set goals to the incentive they'd like to earn. Students use stamps to track the books they read and use the timers to time how long they have been reading. They earn rewards from the treasure chest provided by this grant also.\r\nAgain, thank you so much for supporting my classroom. I spend so much of my own money for my students. It is the best feeling in the world to have people like you out there to see the need and open your hearts to support both teachers and students.","fullyFundedDate":1759198509696,"projectUrl":"project/raising-lifelong-readers-and-learners/9772654/","projectTitle":"Raising Lifelong Readers and Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salvido","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293644"},{"teacherId":9431018,"projectId":9774582,"letterContent":"Mahalo for supporting my students! The first graders in my classroom so eager to learn, explore, and grow this year but have varying levels of need and learning styles. In order to create a safe, dynamic, and inspiring space where every student can achieve success, I needed some help with building a classroom to suit their needs. The items provided from you have made it easier to meet more of the needs of my students. \r\n\r\nThe flexible seating and sensory items provide my students with an outlet to meet their sensory needs while learning. They're able to have choice with which seating option and sensory item works best for them.\r\n\r\nThe classroom incentives you donated to my classroom helped us foster our positive classroom environment. When it comes to treasure chest time, they're so happy that they have a variety of incentives to choose from.","fullyFundedDate":1759622171726,"projectUrl":"project/learning-their-way/9774582/","projectTitle":"Learning Their Way","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ferriman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9431018"},{"teacherId":9516178,"projectId":9777308,"letterContent":"My students use the materials given to them through this project every single day!\r\n\r\nThey use colored pencils to create works of art and help to dive deeper into writing, creating stories with not only words but picture. \r\n\r\nThey use the decodable texts to help them to access reading, feeling accomplished when they can confidently read an entire book by themselves. \r\n\r\nThey use the reading centers to help them further push their understanding of words, letters, sounds, and more!\r\n\r\nName tag holders, and lanyards help them to keep their mind on learning versus keeping these basic materials safe.\r\n\r\nThese are just a few of the ways our class uses these materials, and we can't thank you enough for you part in making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1759595005655,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-where-anything-is-possible/9777308/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Where Anything is Possible","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Delano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9516178"},{"teacherId":8978034,"projectId":9781765,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your generous contributions to our classroom. Your support has provided invaluable resources that will enhance student learning and engagement in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThe art supplies, puzzles, LEGOs, and magnets will encourage creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration while strengthening students' critical thinking skills. The binding machine and laminator will allow us to preserve student work, create reusable instructional materials, and display learning in ways that foster pride and ownership. In addition, the nonfiction books you provided will spark curiosity, support literacy development, and give students greater access to real-world knowledge.\r\n\r\nYour generosity makes a lasting impact on our classroom community. Thank you for investing in our students' growth, curiosity, and success.","fullyFundedDate":1759606665557,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-young-minds-through-art-and-in/9781765/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Young Minds Through Art and Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jyo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8978034"},{"teacherId":10294494,"projectId":9777047,"letterContent":"Thank you for the opportunity to utilize microbits in my class. It has helped my students understand the coding process in a more concrete way. Most coding projects are only using software, but since the microbits show the students what they're doing on a physical device helped them see what their coding does. The pride and joy they got from seeing their code on the microbits was motivating for them and me. \r\n\r\nThe second grade students were also able to use the microbits as tools to help them time a race. They could see more possibilities of the coding they do being used in a practical application. Although this first timing gate was coded by me, in the future I hope that they can code tools to use for math and science.","fullyFundedDate":1759451009495,"projectUrl":"project/macro-impact-with-microbits/9777047/","projectTitle":"Macro Impact with micro:bits","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nakatsu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294494"},{"teacherId":10267592,"projectId":9776172,"letterContent":"The new resources have significantly transformed our therapy sessions by creating a more engaging and supportive environment. The carpet and bean bags are used consistently to provide students with a comfortable, sensory-friendly area for breaks and quiet focus, greatly aiding in self-regulation. The games are amazing for facilitating therapy activities, keeping students engaged while targeting essential articulation, language, and social goals. Furthermore, the Kindle is actively used by both the teacher and students to read age-appropriate books and learn more about specific speech and language topics. A particularly successful moment involved using a new board game to practice crucial pragmatic language skills like turn-taking and conversational reciprocity between two students who usually struggle with those areas, leading to successful unprompted conversation.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reaction was one of pure excitement and immediate engagement. They were instantly drawn to the comforting textures of the new carpet and bean bags, which they immediately explored. The sight of the new games led to joy and high anticipation. This positive energy created instant buy-in, making them highly motivated to participate and setting a positive tone for all subsequent therapy sessions.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1759442625140,"projectUrl":"project/speech-therapy/9776172/","projectTitle":"Speech Therapy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10267592_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758179048790","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10267592"},{"teacherId":10297068,"projectId":9783923,"letterContent":"My students were really excited to see the pickleball paddles and net in the classroom. Some of the students actually go play pickleball with their parents. Others have never played before, but were so excited to learn and find out why it is so popular. They learned that it is harder than they thought it was to play. \r\n\r\nWe have been going out to the courts almost every week for PE. The first couple of weeks, we did not set up the net while the students were developing their hand-eye coordination and getting used to hitting the ball softly. After, they started to get the hang of hitting the ball. We incorporated one net to start. I taught the students how to start an official game of pickleball and we rotated through the whole class. As the students start to understand the game more, they will be able to play and keep score by themselves. We are working towards them learning the rules of the game and setting up both of the nets so they can rotate and play. They will have to learn to work together, in teams, and communicate with each other. I also would like to set up a buddies class, where we partner with a lower grade to teach them how to play, so they can develop their motor skills and hand-eye coordination.","fullyFundedDate":1759622514328,"projectUrl":"project/active-minds-active-bodies-pickleball/9783923/","projectTitle":"Active Minds, Active Bodies: Pickleball for Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10297068"},{"teacherId":10296087,"projectId":9781716,"letterContent":"The Classroom Treasure Chest has made a tremendous impact on both my teaching and my students' daily learning experience. What might seem like a small gesture—providing fun, themed erasers—has created a big wave of excitement, motivation, and engagement in our classroom routines. These erasers have quickly become a prized classroom incentive, encouraging positive behavior, active participation, and academic effort across subjects. Whether we are engaged in hands-on math lessons or focused literacy activities, the students now have something extra to look forward to that makes learning even more meaningful.\r\nOne particularly memorable moment occurred during a group reading lesson. The atmosphere in the classroom shifted as students became laser-focused and enthusiastic, with an energy that was contagious. Even my more hesitant readers, who usually avoid the spotlight, were suddenly eager to participate and take ownership of their learning. It was clear that the excitement of earning a special eraser from the treasure chest gave them a new sense of confidence and pride. These small rewards created a huge emotional payoff, turning routine lessons into something students looked forward to every day.\r\nThe moment students first saw the treasure chest is one I won't forget. Their faces lit up with pure joy and curiosity. They crowded around it, asking, \"What's inside?\" and \"Can we open it today?\" The anticipation was magical. Once they discovered the adorable erasers inside—shaped like animals, food, stars, and more—they couldn't wait to earn one. It was heartwarming to see how something so simple could spark such genuine excitement. The treasure chest became more than just a box of supplies—it became a symbol of achievement, encouragement, and fun.\r\nRecently, we completed a cross-curricular project tied to science and observational writing. Students were assigned to go home, observe the night sky, and return the next morning with a short report. The sense of responsibility they showed in completing this project was incredible. Many even went beyond the requirements, adding drawings or additional facts they researched on their own. The next morning, each student proudly presented their data to the class, and their level of detail and presentation clearly reflected the pride they felt. Several students shared that they worked hard because they were excited to earn a new eraser from the treasure chest for doing their best—and it showed!\r\nAs we move forward, we're preparing to dive into a science unit on light. I plan to use the erasers as both incentives and creative tools. For example, students will document their observations during light experiments, and those who demonstrate curiosity, teamwork, and perseverance will get to choose a special eraser as recognition. These incentives continue to encourage a culture of effort, exploration, and joy in learning.\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are not only engaged but genuinely enjoying their learning experiences. They're motivated, proud of their work, and eager to participate. You've helped create a classroom culture where effort is celebrated and curiosity thrives—and that's a gift with lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1759602333739,"projectUrl":"project/ms-forges-classroom-treasure-chest/9781716/","projectTitle":"Ms. Forges' Classroom Treasure Chest","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Forges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10296087"},{"teacherId":9686561,"projectId":9699256,"letterContent":"Our class is beyond grateful for your generous donation. The students are very excited for our new prices for our treasure box. They also are more eager to do their work in a timely manner to be able to play with our stem toys. \r\n\r\nThey were very excited to see all the cool stuff we have especially the welcome sign which is the first thing they see when entering the classroom and we will also use it when taking pictures. Thank you greatly. \r\n\r\nThese materials are already making a big difference. The legos/stem toys have sparked incredible creativity, and the students were so excited to see the exercise dice. \r\n\r\nResources like these are invaluable, and they help me provide a richer, more engaging learning environment that I simply couldn't offer without your support.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in the future of our students. Your kindness and generosity mean the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1759440566106,"projectUrl":"project/the-best-first-grade-experience/9699256/","projectTitle":"The Best First Grade Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mary Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9686561"},{"teacherId":9476207,"projectId":9153734,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity and support in public education, we successfully introduced the 3D printer and programming to our 4th grade summer enrichment students. Your support has made a tangible and exciting difference at Kapolei Elementary by giving our students the means to demonstrate their understanding of math, science, and STEAM-related concepts and also the creative freedom to design build, and bring their own ideas to life.\r\n\r\n We've seen some of our summer enrichment students demonstrate some creative and outstanding problem solving and critical thinking in completing their designs. We've seen their projects come to fruition from sketching designs to experimenting with the 3D software, their final product, and finally helping others to complete their projects.\r\n\r\n We have future plans this school year to create unique products for our school's student incentive store known as the Dolphins Market with our Grade 5 club students. The 3D print projects will give students real-world purpose by teaching them about engineering design, entrepreneurship & marketing, and product development.\r\n\r\n We MAHALO you once again for your support as we help to prepare our students with the necessary technology, problem-solving, creativity, and STEAM skills for the innovative future. We couldn't have done this without you and we deeply appreciate your generosity and support once again.","fullyFundedDate":1741694379370,"projectUrl":"project/student-innovators-of-modern-technology/9153734/","projectTitle":"Student Innovators of Modern Technology Using the 3D Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Awa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9476207"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_59821","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":673,"numTeachers":59,"percentFrplEligible":43,"percentAsian":20,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":94.7,"schoolId":59821,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kapolei Elementary School on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"Kapolei Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/kapolei-elementary-school/59821"}