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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kihei Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":54.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6398458,"projectId":9853438,"letterContent":"I cannot even begin to describe the impact that these cooking club supplies have had for our campus. What started out as a simple plan of having 14-16 4th and 5th graders, turned into a 20 kid club with a waitlist even longer. Starting in March we are expanding cooking club into a 4th grade club for two days, and a 5th grade club for two days. \r\n\r\nOn the first day of the week, we write down our recipes into our recipe books. We go over safety, healthy habits, and cleanliness. The second day of the week, we tackle the recipe together. From sourdough starters, to musubi, to poke bowls, and more, the whole group is exploring healthier options that they can do at home with minimal effort.","fullyFundedDate":1763498713801,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-club/9853438/","projectTitle":"Cooking Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rajski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6398458_orig.jpg?crop=894,894,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555906477170","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6398458"},{"teacherId":9657544,"projectId":9891397,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been buzzing with excitement and curiosity. We've been using the new resources daily, most recently during a hands-on project where students worked in small groups to explore concepts more deeply and explain their thinking to one another. One of my favorite moments was watching students who are usually hesitant to participate light up as they used the materials to test ideas, make predictions, and proudly share their results with the class. When the materials arrived, students were immediately engaged and eager to dive in. The hands-on nature of the resources made learning feel more accessible and fun, especially for students who learn best by doing. Students will build on what they've learned by applying these materials to more complex challenges. They'll refine their ideas, test new strategies, and reflect on their results through discussion and writing. These resources will continue to support collaboration, confidence, and deeper understanding for all my students.","fullyFundedDate":1762960543106,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-community-of-learners/9891397/","projectTitle":"Creating a Community of Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bedolla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657544"},{"teacherId":7446506,"projectId":9785798,"letterContent":"This was a really exciting package. Let's start with the power pens and activities. Students with learning issues do not always like to work hard. With the power pen, they are working for extended periods of time and thinking they are having fun. The cards are self correcting, so they learn the answer if they do not already know it. I notice the feeling of accomplishment they feel.\r\n\r\nAlternative seating and the desk were the biggest ticket items. Students who need to stand up love the desk. It has actually turned into a calming corner underneath, which has been a unforeseen benefit to one particular student with anxiety. The yoga ball on wheels has a back support and the kids are not tempted to play on it like the other yoga balls. \r\n\r\nAll the supplies are so important, but I want to share what has happened with the highlighters. Kids are learning to ask for reading help by using the yellow highlighter. This not only gets them the help, but documents which words they needed help with, so I can use it like a formative assessment. The box held 6 colors. We decorated cards for a beloved teacher leaving our school. I am teaching kids to find the answer to questions in the reading and highlight it. The best thing was a grade level wide project. We used the highlighters to accommodate for students with lower reading scores across the grade level. They were all reading a social student packet about different countries. By color coding the comprehension reading and questions, 52 students, only 16 with special needs, were able to complete the assignments with less impact on the teacher. It was pretty awesome.","fullyFundedDate":1759630987369,"projectUrl":"project/help-special-learners-learn/9785798/","projectTitle":"Help Special Learners Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7446506_orig.jpg?crop=1049,1049,x0,y628&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597891349961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7446506"},{"teacherId":3341480,"projectId":9839300,"letterContent":"Everyone loves games but not everyone loves math. I hope to change the way math is perceived by incorporating games. Starting with our lowest level learners to our 5th graders who are on grade level, there are math games for all! Learning to work collaboratively and how to both win and lose are also great skills for math.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students in learning new skills and reviewing old ones using math games!\r\nAdditionally, there are some of our favorite books for read aloud rewards. These books are high interest, hilarious, part of a series to keep the momentum going.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and to Mazda North American Operations for matching donations!","fullyFundedDate":1765147784235,"projectUrl":"project/math-games/9839300/","projectTitle":"Math Games","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Aronin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3341480_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663451127056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3341480"},{"teacherId":8977215,"projectId":9777258,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude to Donors Choose and to the generous donors who made it possible for my classroom to receive the science supplies needed to complete the Mystery Mixture Lab. Your support has had a profound and meaningful impact on my students and I cannot thank you enough for investing in their education and curiosity.\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself thank you so much for making The Mystery Mixture Lab a success and for helping create a memorable and enriching learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1759628356528,"projectUrl":"project/the-mystery-mixture-lab/9777258/","projectTitle":"The Mystery Mixture Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Burns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8977215"},{"teacherId":7941123,"projectId":9774542,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and allowing my students to make connections to their learning by experiencing what we are discussing in class. The use of the VR headset has been such a fun way to engage the classroom in what we are learning and they are so excited to use it. The use of this technology allows me to share with the class different places around the world that are difficult for my Hawaii students to understand what we are discussing. \r\n\r\nThe VR headsets allows my students to be interactive in settings they have never been to or would have never had the opportunity to see without this use of technology. For example, in our weather lesson, we learned about tornadoes. Students had the chance to experience and see with the VR headset the different categories of tornadoes that would not have been possible without this device. They were also interactive with it to see what the tornado would do to the house, bringing engagment an understanding of how they can prepare for a weather hazard. \r\n\r\nStudents love the VR headset and the corner we used with the lights to keep it a safe tech spot. Some students from different counties had never seen this type of technology before and were so excited to try it out. The whole class enjoys using the headset, and it has made such a change in our learning experiences. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your support in supporting my title-1 students in helping them make connections to places outside of our small island.","fullyFundedDate":1759416958598,"projectUrl":"project/virtual-field-trips-for-title-1-students/9774542/","projectTitle":"Virtual Field Trips for Title-1 Students on Maui","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missnunez"},{"teacherId":8825244,"projectId":9772179,"letterContent":"My students come alive when they get to create with their hands! They especially love using clay for our class projects. We recently used Model Magic to build a model of traditional waÊ»a, and it was incredible to see their focus. We are also exploring the history and design of the Hawaii flag. This tactile approach makes Hawaiian culture and history feel real and exciting. Your support keeps my students engaged, inspired, and deeply connected to their island home through art. Mahalo for your help!","fullyFundedDate":1759197963819,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-hawaiian-culture-to-life/9772179/","projectTitle":"Bringing Hawaiian Culture to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825244"},{"teacherId":10294125,"projectId":9775462,"letterContent":"Your generous gifts have made our classroom an enriched and fun environment where children can continue to learn and explore. The kitchen set has become the most popular activity during morning free time. My preschoolers love to \"cook\" and share their \"meals\" with classmates and staff.\r\n\r\nThe city rug has become very popular during our color and vocabulary lessons, and the ABC and shape rug makes learning even more fun. While students work on their Montessori prewriting activities, the individual rugs help them keep their work in one place, allowing them to focus better.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your donations. Happy Holidays!","fullyFundedDate":1759457691721,"projectUrl":"project/keiki-thrive/9775462/","projectTitle":"Keiki Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294125"},{"teacherId":9347478,"projectId":9776929,"letterContent":"Mahalo for all the generous donations to our keiki! When students saw boxes delivered to our classroom, their eyes lit up with excitement. They were so curious to see what new supplies we get to work with. We have been able to do so much hands on science and engineering projects. One project that this project helped a lot with was our annual Balloons Over Broadway Unit. Students learned about the Macy's Day Parade, then got to engineer their own balloon characters for a balloon parade we held at our school. These materials helped spread aloha to not only our students, but to the whole school. We can't wait to use more of these materials throughout this school year. Mahalo again for the constant dedication and support in providing the best for our keiki!","fullyFundedDate":1759454565531,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-students-love-for-science-e/9776929/","projectTitle":"Supporting Students' Love for Science, Engineering, & Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cabico","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347478_orig.jpg?crop=1534,1534,x0,y194&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728977518819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347478"},{"teacherId":8363656,"projectId":9776406,"letterContent":"Thank you for the basic necessities that I need for my classroom. The printer ink you donated to me will help me print out the worksheets that my students will use to help with their penmanship, reading comprehension, math strategies, social studies, science, art, and other lesson plans that I plan to use this school year. The labels that were also donated help me to keep our classroom organized. I use it to label the students supplies in their desks. From notebook journals to their other workbooks. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping me with my classroom necessities.","fullyFundedDate":1759447042682,"projectUrl":"project/basic-necessities/9776406/","projectTitle":"Basic Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fulgencio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8363656"},{"teacherId":3341480,"projectId":9773945,"letterContent":"We are so excited to integrate math, engineering, and art into a STEAM Center. \r\n\r\nWith math, engineering, and art supplies, the students will add to our engineering center to further integrate STEAM into our classroom.\r\nLearning about multiplication, division, and fractions are key standards of 4th and 5th grade. This center will help with motivation with dry-erase boards, workbooks, and manipulatives. The art and engineering projects are individual and fun while encouraging aspects of engineering and artistic expression.","fullyFundedDate":1759423191026,"projectUrl":"project/time-for-math/9773945/","projectTitle":"Time for Math","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Aronin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3341480_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663451127056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3341480"},{"teacherId":7941123,"projectId":9610485,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generous support in allowing me to bring in the arts for students to explore and create for our classroom makers' room. Without your support, our classroom would not have had access to these materials. Students are enjoying the new resources by creating and building from the bricks and pen art activities. They get excited about creating new designs and are making art pieces to sell on their economics day, when they sell to their peers. When students saw the materials, they were excited to see so many different mediums that we were going to explore with. We are the only class that had these materials, and they were so excited! Students will soon be creating Christmas ornaments from wooden ornaments and will also use them to sell at their economics day. Students are learning about the process of planning, creating, and implementing as future entrepreneurs, which is something they would not have been exposed to without your support. Thank you again for helping me support and bring entrepreneurship to my Title I students.","fullyFundedDate":1755721486014,"projectUrl":"project/makers-rooms-for-classroom-community-for/9610485/","projectTitle":"Makers Rooms for Classroom Community for Title-1 Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missnunez"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50977","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":727,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":21,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":45.3,"schoolId":50977,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kihei Elementary School on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"Kihei Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/kihei-elementary-school/50977"}