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Mr. Friedman from Kailua Kona, HI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cool Down Kona Town

Help me give my students an environmentally cooler and educationally conducive environment with options against the heat and space constraints.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Friedman's classroom raised $466

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

Our school is a Title I public school in Kailua-Kona Hawaii hat serves over 1,500 students, with over one third in ELL (EL) services and one fourth of the population receiving SPED services. While I service about 120-150 of those students over the school week in our inclusion classroom, the classroom I was given is half the normal classroom size (it is sectioned off as a continuation for a larger room next door) leaving me with 25-30 kids a class in a room designed for 16--an otherwise poorly ventilated, very hot, and uncomfortable room for students. On average, we see weather in the high 80's & mid to low 90's with little shade and lots of direct sun, adding to the stress of our close quarters.

Despite these challenges, my students still arrive to class each day with only the highest degree of respect and humility, never complaining about their discomfort and always sharing resources compassionately with their peers.

Through hard work, determination, and a willingness to be vulnerable, my Special Education and General Education students strive to succeed everyday.

My Project

Our students are attending a school set in the middle of an old lava field; directly in the sun, the campus is 50 full acres, and with little daily reprieve for shade or cooling. Our classes are scheduled to meet for 70+ minutes each day with 5 minute passing periods which means every student is spending a good portion of their day dealing with the heat of the sun and the rooms which have only windows. All buildings stand alone and use hurricane shutters as the only guide for what little wind we receive. Most of our water fountains have semi cool water, but even those are a walk away from the classroom meaning you need to choose water over being on time in some cases.

Despite these setbacks, my students always strive to put their best foot forward and commit to participating wholesomely in their learning; all the while, the students encourage others and help maintain a sense of connected community.

I have seen students buy cool drinks or fill water bottles for their friends. You can see any student ready to help fan their neighbor or desk buddy with a binder or book-- even if they aren't particularly close. And, above all, I see students who are susceptible to these harsher conditions that still strive to maintain their learning with attentiveness, skill, and respect. Our school promotes what we call the 3 R's (Relationships, Respect, and Responsibility)--the challenge for me, is making sure we as a school community extend the same courtesy to them.

Mr. Friedman Kealakehe High School Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kailua Kona, HI View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

150 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PELONIS Oscillating Pedestal, Turbo Silence Stand Fan 16", Powerful and Quiet with DC Motor, Speed, 12 Hour On/Off Timer, 3 Silent Modes, Remote Control, FS40-16CR, White • Amazon Business $79.99 2 $159.98
Educational Insights Light Filters For Every Season • Amazon Business $26.84 2 $53.68
Lasko 20″ High Velocity QuickMount, Silver-Easily Converts from a Floor Wall Fan, 2265QM • Amazon Business $50.88 1 $50.88
Double Sided Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Students, Classroom, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Simply Diffusers – Premium Aromatherapy Diffuser with Oil Bundle – Essential Oil Diffuser – 6 Pure Essential Oils with LED Lights – 200mL Water Tanks – Auto Shut-Off Timer – BPA-Free – White • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99

Materials cost

$345.52

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $15.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$395.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.86

Total project goal

$465.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $465.76

4 Donors

-$456.94

Donations toward project cost

-$395.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.04

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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