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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kahaluu Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8360547,"projectId":9772786,"letterContent":"My students have been absolutely transformed by the arrival of our new classroom technology and recognition tools. While many of us use printers and laminators for basic tasks, in our classroom, this technology serves as a \"success factory.\" By using the high-quality printer, ink, and laminator, we are able to transform abstract academic milestones into professional, durable Brag Tags that students can physically hold. This technology allows me to provide immediate, high-color visual feedback that resonates with young learners much more deeply than a simple grade on a paper. It bridges the gap between doing the work and feeling the pride of accomplishment.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for the students has been the interactive nature of the pocket chart and Shrinky Dink milestone markers. There is a palpable energy in the room when a student realizes they've earned a new tag; they don't just receive it, they \"vibe\" with the success as they hear the click of the hole puncher and the snap of the keyring. They love the \"clinking\" sound their lanyards make as they walk—it's the sound of their own hard work. For my students, these aren't just pieces of cardstock; they are medals of honor that turn the often-invisible process of learning into a visible, wearable collection of triumphs.\r\n\r\nI have been especially moved by several of my more quiet, reserved students who previously struggled to stay engaged with long-term goals. One student in particular, who often felt overwhelmed by math, has completely \"warmed\" to this system. The technology-driven visuals provided a roadmap he could finally follow. Seeing his first tag laminated and hanging on his bag gave him the \"spark\" he needed; he now checks the pocket chart every morning to see how close he is to his next goal. Your generosity hasn't just provided supplies; it has provided the \"recognition technology\" necessary to make every student in my room feel like a high-achiever.","fullyFundedDate":1759452334467,"projectUrl":"project/little-tags-big-motivation-student-goa/9772786/","projectTitle":"Little Tags, Big Motivation: Student Goal Achievement Brag Tags","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8360547"},{"teacherId":7932744,"projectId":9776000,"letterContent":"My students were absolutely thrilled when we unboxed these new resources! The rocker chairs have been a game-changer for our daily routine. They allow my students to wiggle and move safely while staying focused on their tasks, making i-Ready time and independent reading much more successful and comfortable for everyone.\r\n\r\nThe new suction cup toys have also become a favorite during free choice time. It has been wonderful to see my students gathering together to engineer unique structures and stick them to different surfaces. As they build, they are naturally working on their social skills, learning to take turns and collaborate on their colorful creations.","fullyFundedDate":1759452285271,"projectUrl":"project/building-brains-through-play-and-organiz/9776000/","projectTitle":"Building Brains Through Play and Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Malo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7932744_orig.jpg?crop=837,837,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627626802011","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7932744"},{"teacherId":2081096,"projectId":9785132,"letterContent":"Your support for our project, \"Bringing Digital Art To Life With A Sublimation Printer,\" has transformed our classroom into a design studio. Before your donation, my students' creative ideas were often stuck on their computer screens or limited to paper sketches. Now, thanks to the Sublimation Printer, those ideas have become high-quality, physical products that they can hold in their hands. Seeing the look of pride on a student's face when they realize they have manufactured something \"real\" is a direct result of your generosity.\r\n\r\nThe impact on student engagement has been immediate and profound. As they worked with the new equipment, they weren't just \"making things\"—they were learning the science of digital design and crafting, practicing precise measurement, and troubleshooting real-world engineering challenges. I watched students who sometimes struggle with traditional textbooks become leaders in the classroom as they mastered the design software and production process. This hands-on experience has built a level of confidence in their technical abilities that will follow them long after they leave my classroom.\r\n\r\nThis project is more than just a new tool; it's a pathway to my students' future success. By gaining experience with industry-standard technology, they are now better prepared for careers in STEAM, graphic design, and entrepreneurship. You haven't just provided a piece of equipment; you've shown my students that their community believes in their potential and is willing to invest in their dreams. Thank you for making this vision a reality and for being a champion for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759625823822,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-digital-art-to-life-with-a-subl/9785132/","projectTitle":"Bringing Digital Art To Life With A Sublimation Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nakayama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2081096"},{"teacherId":8828948,"projectId":9775129,"letterContent":"I am writing with a heart full of gratitude to thank you for funding our classroom project, \"Bookworms and Bins.\" Your generosity has not only provided supplies but has truly transformed the daily experience of my third-grade students.\r\n\r\nThe students love the new sets of chapter books. The fiction books are a perfect addition to our non-fiction units. Additionally, the colorful bins you provided have turned our classroom into a vibrant, organized space. Not only do they make the room look inviting, but they also give the students a sense of ownership. They love how the rainbow of bins looks and are eager to keep their supplies tidy and respected.\r\n\r\nThe most creative addition—the two pizza stands—has been a game-changer! We use them to store our personal reflection journals. Instead of messy piles, the journals are now \"served up\" on the racks and are incredibly easy for students to grab. This unique solution has made journaling a seamless part of our day, encouraging students to write and reflect more often.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your kindness has made our school year special.","fullyFundedDate":1759446882856,"projectUrl":"project/bookworms-bins/9775129/","projectTitle":"Bookworms & Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zalopany","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8828948"},{"teacherId":1416250,"projectId":9786134,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for the new chairs, chair pockets, and Strawbees kits! When the materials arrived, students cheered to finally have chairs that fit their height. The transformation was immediate; I watched with pride as they used their new chair pockets to clear their desks, creating a focused space for learning.\r\n\r\nNow that we are healthy and back in action, we are finishing our unit on Ancient Rome. For our next step, students will use Strawbees to recreate iconic Roman architecture, such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon, or aqueducts. Your generosity has provided the perfect tools for this creative engineering challenge!","fullyFundedDate":1759760178434,"projectUrl":"project/engineering-comfort-building-big-ideas/9786134/","projectTitle":"Engineering Comfort: Building Big Ideas with Strawbees","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1416250_orig.png?crop=481,481,x15,y164&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667372106058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1416250"},{"teacherId":8363633,"projectId":9779577,"letterContent":"I am so excited to share the impact of your generosity! As you can see from the photos, our school's Fun Run was an absolute success, and it wouldn't have been the same without your support. Having high-quality medals and prizes for our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-place finishers turned the race into a truly professional and aspirational event.\r\n\r\nThe highlight of the day was seeing the pride on the students' faces as they stood on the \"podium\" to receive their awards. It wasn't just about the race; it was about the students setting a goal, training for it, and being recognized for their hard work. You can see in the pictures how much those medals meant to them—many students didn't want to take them off for the rest of the school day!\r\n\r\nBeyond the Fun Run, the \"Workout Ninja\" silicone bracelets have completely transformed our daily fitness culture. My students are now incredibly motivated to track their progress and try new things. They aren't just exercising; they are learning about consistency and grit. \r\n\r\nThank you for providing the incentives that have made our students so excited about being active. Seeing them celebrate each other's successes at the Fun Run and proudly show off their bracelets in the hallways proves that these rewards are building a community of healthy, happy, and motivated learners.","fullyFundedDate":1759537289184,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-fitness-fun/9779577/","projectTitle":"Fueling Fitness Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McElfresh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8363633_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690749052184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8363633"},{"teacherId":9555499,"projectId":9717375,"letterContent":"Our students are using the new resources every day during circle time, small-group instruction, and independent exploration. One special moment was when we introduced the books during our literacy block—students eagerly gathered around, pointing to pictures, naming familiar letters, and asking to hear their favorite stories again. We've used the books to build routines like \"book walks,\" where students preview pictures and make predictions, helping strengthen attention, language, and comprehension skills.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. Several children clapped, smiled, and reached for the books, and even students who are usually hesitant joined in. The clear visuals and engaging stories made the materials feel accessible and fun, helping students feel confident and successful right away.\r\n\r\nNext, we are using these resources to support ongoing lessons in letter-sound identification, vocabulary development, and social-emotional learning. Students will continue revisiting favorite texts while practicing answering simple questions, retelling parts of stories with pictures, and connecting stories to their own experiences. These next steps will help deepen early literacy skills and prepare our students for continued growth as readers and communicators.","fullyFundedDate":1758155606123,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-needs-and-classroom-essentials/9717375/","projectTitle":"Sensory Needs and Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9555499"},{"teacherId":9555499,"projectId":9661861,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have access to engaging, developmentally appropriate books that are making a meaningful difference in their learning each day. These new texts support early literacy skills such as letter recognition, sound awareness, vocabulary development, and comprehension through pictures, repetition, and simple story structures. Many of the books also introduce social–emotional concepts like identifying feelings, taking turns, and problem-solving—skills that are especially important for our young learners.\r\nReading in our classroom is hands-on and interactive. We read together during circle time, explore books in small groups, and give students opportunities to independently look at books throughout the day. Students are encouraged to point to pictures, repeat familiar words, answer simple questions, and connect stories to their own experiences. For many of our children, books are also a calming and motivating tool that helps build routines and attention.\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled to sit for a story are now choosing books on their own and asking for favorite stories to be read again and again. Our students with special needs are especially enjoying the clear visuals and predictable language, which help them feel successful and confident. Your support has helped foster a love of reading while building essential early literacy skills that will benefit our students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1760733431415,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-classroom-essentials/9661861/","projectTitle":"Books and Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9555499"},{"teacherId":3680059,"projectId":9248533,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for the donations you made to my classroom and tell you about the impact those items made. I was able to bring books/stores alive by finding art activities that extended my students learning. \r\n\r\nEach activity gave an opportunity to learn about character/setting, problem/solution, beginning/middle/ end to name a few. I was able to blend our language arts lesson woth creative experiences for my students.\r\n\r\nAny chance I have to help develop excitement and a joy of reading for my students is huge. Thank you for giving ing me this opportunity woth your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1746787179013,"projectUrl":"project/making-connections-through-literature-an/9248533/","projectTitle":"Making Connections through Literature and Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3680059_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y568&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627972086561","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-juliewilliams-class"},{"teacherId":7932744,"projectId":8042940,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously supporting my project. In kindergarten, one of our favorite units is Kings and Queens, and we end it with a special \"royal tea party.\" The students dress up as kings and queens and create their own crowns.\r\n\r\nThe paper crowns from this ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ project were an absolute hit! My students were so excited to decorate them, and they wore them proudly as they stepped into their royal roles. Watching them use their imaginations and fully immerse themselves in the experience made the learning feel more real and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping bring magic and hands-on learning to our classroom. Your support truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1700366003251,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarteners-love-to-learn/8042940/","projectTitle":"Kindergarteners Love to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Malo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7932744_orig.jpg?crop=837,837,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627626802011","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7932744"},{"teacherId":7932744,"projectId":9503937,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our sensory bin project! Because of your support, my kindergarteners now have meaningful, hands-on experiences that spark their curiosity and help them learn through play. The kids absolutely love exploring the sensory bins—whether they're scooping, sorting, imagining, or discovering new textures, their faces light up with excitement every single day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made our classroom a richer, more engaging place to learn. I am truly grateful for the way you chose to invest in our students and their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1758841217726,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-magic-in-kindergarten/9503937/","projectTitle":"Sensory Magic in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Malo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7932744_orig.jpg?crop=837,837,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627626802011","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7932744"},{"teacherId":1882983,"projectId":9765893,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my second graders are now learning in comfort—and the difference is remarkable! Before our new chairs arrived, many students struggled to focus because their old seats were either too big or too small. They were constantly fidgeting, leaning, or shifting to get comfortable, which made it hard for them to stay engaged during lessons. Now, with chairs that fit them properly, my students can sit comfortably, maintain better posture, and give their full attention to learning.\r\n\r\nThe change in our classroom environment has been immediate and inspiring. Students are more focused and settled during independent work, and group activities feel calmer and more productive. They're eager to participate, and there's a noticeable increase in confidence and enthusiasm. Something as simple as a well-fitting chair has created a ripple effect—improving concentration, collaboration, and overall classroom harmony.\r\n\r\nYour kindness did far more than fund new furniture; it transformed our learning space into one that supports both body and mind. Each day, I watch my students sit taller, think deeper, and engage more fully with their lessons. Thank you for helping create a classroom where comfort and curiosity grow together. 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