{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Princess Ruth Ke'elikolani Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":51.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7865557,"projectId":9577256,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of classroom supplies. Your support directly enhances our learning environment and helps us meet the diverse needs of our classroom. The items you provided are not just supplies; they are tools that will help us build a safer, cleaner, and more engaging classroom experience.\r\n\r\nThe air purifier is invaluable, especially for students with respiratory sensitivities or allergies. This will help us maintain a healthier, more focused learning environment. Coupled with the cleaning supplies, we can ensure our classroom remains exceptionally clean, reducing illness and supporting student wellness.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, students love being able to care for their environment. Before the bell rings at the end of the day, students are asking to use the supplies to clean. They understand and appreciate a clean environment in which to learn. Many students have said that it makes them feel less stressed. \r\n\r\nThank you again for recognizing the unique needs of our special education students. Your generosity makes our work more effective and shows our students that they are valued and supported by the community.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your thoughtfulness and commitment to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757989176211,"projectUrl":"project/safe-clean-and-ready-for-a-new-start/9577256/","projectTitle":"Safe, Clean, and Ready for a New Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fizer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7865557_orig.jpg?crop=866,866,x1417,y577&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627961452564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7865557"},{"teacherId":5373310,"projectId":9666794,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generous donation of micro:bit devices for my students. Since introducing the micro:bits and using MakeCode.org, our classroom has come alive with hands‑on projects: students have built everything from simple smiley faces and interactive greeting cards to original games. They are even applying math concepts—such as solving linear equations—to attempt building a functioning calculator, which shows how the tool links coding, problem solving, and core curriculum. The devices have boosted student enthusiasm and motivation, helping learners see direct, real‑world applications of what they study while also giving me the chance to learn alongside them.\r\nThis gift opens many future opportunities for exploration and skill development that will help students discover interests that could guide their high school and college choices. Beyond technical skills, micro:bit projects are strengthening collaboration, creativity, and computational thinking in class. Your support not only supplies useful technology but also demonstrates belief in our students' potential; that encouragement inspires them to work harder and dream bigger. I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and for investing in our students. Stay blessed this holiday season!","fullyFundedDate":1757989178733,"projectUrl":"project/microbit-mashup/9666794/","projectTitle":"Micro:bit Mashup!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S.Kutty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5373310_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y439&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642748900018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5373310"},{"teacherId":8975667,"projectId":9139824,"letterContent":"This adaptive tricycle has provided my neuro-divergent learners with opportunities that possibly would never have been made available to them. Being that they all live in a very urban city environment, the steep cost of the equipment, and the many financial difficulties these families face, the possibilities of them riding a bicycle is very limited. Some of my students expressed that it was their first time ever riding a bicycle. This information made me extremely excited and proud that, with the help of donors, I was able to offer them an opportunity to ride the Worksman Cycles Low Rider Recumbent Trike. Every single student in my classroom enjoys experiencing being able to independently ride a bicycle on their own or with some help. I am also able to provide this opportunity in a safe environment on our campus. The challenge now is creating a schedule where all 12 of my students can have some time to ride the one Worksman Cycles Recumbent Trike that we have. But this is a nice problem to have. The joy that is shown on their faces makes it all worthwhile. It also is apparent how much they all enjoy it by the fact that they frequently request time to ride it. I know for myself personally, riding a bike is therapeutic with physical benefits, so it brings a smile to my face when I hear, \"If we finish all our work on time, can we ride bicycle!\" Another benefit of riding the bicycle for my students is that it gets them physically active, moving, and exercising in a range of motion that may not be very common for some of them.","fullyFundedDate":1746786518884,"projectUrl":"project/ride-out/9139824/","projectTitle":"Ride Out!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Solomon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8975667_orig.jpg?crop=1449,1449,x0,y89&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729028055896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8975667"},{"teacherId":8975667,"projectId":9381582,"letterContent":"With this awesome donation I was able to create a foundation of a Sensory Stimulation Room within my class, that all students can access as needed. I have numerous neuro-divergent learners who require a regular sensory schedule to be able to maintain appropriate behavior. I also have other learners who we are teaching to request access to the Sensory Room when they begin to feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or agitated. From day one, it became apparent that I should have already had a space such as this to offer as an outlet for my neurodivergent learners. I feel it helps with stress reduction, allows them to develop greater focus, develops sensory and motor skills, can be used as motivation, and many offer therapeutic benefits. The Lakeshore Color-Changing Light Cube grabs the students attention as they walk in and it is randomly changing colors. They also notice the pulsating flashes of the JBL bluetooth PartyLight Stick as it vibes along to the rhythm of the music. The definite two favorites of all students who utilize the sensory room are the Homguava Bean Bag Chair, which is huge and comfortable for the students to lounge when they need a moment of relaxation, and the MJKCBD Sensory Spinning Chair which provides so much unique sensory stimulation, that one can't really get by their own doing. This kind donation is the start of me further developing a Sensory space for my students to utilize as needed. Another teacher is currently adding a mural to the walls to make it official.","fullyFundedDate":1754453842877,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-stimulation/9381582/","projectTitle":"Sensory Stimulation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Solomon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8975667_orig.jpg?crop=1449,1449,x0,y89&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729028055896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8975667"},{"teacherId":4346142,"projectId":8215691,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your generous donation and your support of the performing arts. Due to your kindness, students were able to use the supplies you donated for two of our theatrical productions! \r\n\r\nStudents were so excited to work on different theatrical make up techniques and use the resources to create so many fun characters. Their favorite was using the make up to create household items in Beauty and the Beast! \r\n\r\nMahalo for continuing to support my amazing students. We appreciate everything you have done to continue to support the performing arts in schools.","fullyFundedDate":1709173293554,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-action-keelikolani-dram/8215691/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera, Action! Keelikolani Drama Club Needs Your Help!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4346142"},{"teacherId":4346142,"projectId":6948706,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for these amazing resources! Students were able to use these items for a variety of things in our classroom. They loved using the snow cone maker during lunch bunch. This allowed them to come together to share icy treats and meet new students on campus in a safe environment. \r\n\r\nStudents in our drama club also used these machines in several school events including our school movie night and back to school nights. My students absolutely loved being in charge of serving the hot cocoa and passing our snow cones to parents and other peers. So many of my students came to volunteer that they had to take shifts so everyone could get a turn helping out :) It was such an incredible opportunity to see them come back after school to serve their school and community.","fullyFundedDate":1670879387064,"projectUrl":"project/finding-friends-through-school-festivals/6948706/","projectTitle":"Finding Friends Through School Festivals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4346142"},{"teacherId":4346142,"projectId":6252599,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for supporting this project. Students loved the ability to access a variety of ebooks through this technology. Students also participated in several assessments that analyzed student voice/choice, fluency, comprehension and phonics skills through this equipment. Data from these assessments helped spearhead our school as the first school on the islands to bring in therapy dogs to assist in literacy interventions in the classroom. Students were able to use this technology to share their thoughts, work on reading skills and interact with therapy dogs through stations. \r\n\r\nMahalo for bringing this vision to life.","fullyFundedDate":1649370035712,"projectUrl":"project/multisensory-mania/6252599/","projectTitle":"Multisensory Mania!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4346142"},{"teacherId":7939210,"projectId":9140019,"letterContent":"I will never forget the look on the faces of my students the moment they saw their brand new backpacks and uniform pants. It brought tears to my eyes when they asked if these items were theirs to keep. I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of new backpacks and uniform pants for my students. The majority of them come from families who struggle to provide even the most basic necessities, and your kindness has truly been a blessing. Walking into class each day with a new backpack and proper uniform has given them a sense of pride and confidence that I can see in their eyes.\r\n\r\nTheir backpacks are already filled with their school supplies, keeping everything neat and organized, while the uniform pants have given them a sense of belonging within the classroom. I see the difference in their smiles, their posture, and their self-confidence to participate in school activities. Your thoughtful gift has provided not just clothing and supplies, but also dignity, motivation, and a brighter outlook on their education. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for believing in them and supporting their success!","fullyFundedDate":1748323104268,"projectUrl":"project/gear-up-for-success-backpacks-and-unifo/9140019/","projectTitle":"Gear Up for Success! Backpacks and Uniforms for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7939210_orig.jpg?crop=371,371,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755310684021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7939210"},{"teacherId":9667724,"projectId":9168435,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for the support that I received during teacher appreciation week. The items that I am most excited about for this upcoming school year are definitely the middle school science mastery charts and the scientific reading materials. Both of these items will help me teach our thriving EL population as I hope to continue to improve science instruction school wide. I am also super excited about the calm strips that I ordered. Middle school students can be very restless at times, so I hope that I can strategically place these around my room to help students adapt to the stimulations of a bustling classroom. Thank you again so much!","fullyFundedDate":1746786047082,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-diverse-learners/9168435/","projectTitle":"Supporting Diverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sellner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9667724_orig.jpg?crop=1211,1211,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724269527539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9667724"},{"teacherId":9966830,"projectId":9157326,"letterContent":"When students come into my room, they often say \"it's so cool in here!\" After sitting on the couch and looking around for a few moments, they'll say \"I feel so calm.\" Calmness was my goal all along. \r\nThis project has allowed me to match my students' environment with the energy I want to bring into their lives. My new fuzzy rug, tranquil wallpaper, squishy pillows and fun fidgets transport them away for school for a short time. School comes with lots of noise, chaos and stress. I am grateful to give my students a few moments of peace and warmth, especially those who need extra assistance with emotional regulation. It provides a safe setting for students to let their walls down and begin the therapeutic process. \r\nWith your assistance, I can proudly make a difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1741904363736,"projectUrl":"project/cultivating-a-safe-space-for-counseling/9157326/","projectTitle":"Cultivating a Safe Space for Counseling at School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9966830_orig.jpg?crop=2061,2061,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741725720606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9966830"},{"teacherId":7865557,"projectId":9157872,"letterContent":"My students enjoy having large visual posters around the room! Having a step ladder allows me to hang our notes and examples high up on the wall so all can see them. The air purifier makes our classroom a more comfortable environment, and the magnets allow me to better organize our learning targets. \r\n\r\nThank you for supplying our classroom with these awesome materials and turning it into an even more effective math class. Your impact makes learning easier for our students with disabilities. Mahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1741904152328,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-and-organized/9157872/","projectTitle":"Comfortable and Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fizer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7865557_orig.jpg?crop=866,866,x1417,y577&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627961452564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7865557"},{"teacherId":9805420,"projectId":9171660,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of supplies, which allows our students to learn through a variety of tools.\r\n\r\nThanks to this opportunity, we received art materials and tools.\r\n\r\nAs planned, we conducted a stained glass making class using clear plastic and a Hawaiian shirt design class using rubber plate stamps. For the stained glass class, students created black frames with paper and then freely chose colors, cut clear plastic, and glued it to fill in the colors. To complete their artwork, students engaged in activities such as selecting colors, tracing lines with pens, cutting with scissors, and gluing. Despite it being their first time doing this activity, everyone concentrated and produced high-quality results.\r\n\r\nIn the rubber plate stamp class, students carved rubber plates to create Hawaiian flowers and traditional patterns. They then used these stamps to design Hawaiian shirts on paper according to their preferences. The students enjoyed using rollers to apply ink to the stamps and create patterns on the shirts.\r\n\r\nThe LEGOs were placed in individual containers so that students can build with them anytime during recess or free time. Most students had no prior experience following instructions to build. Therefore, they initially struggled with sequential assembly, but after a few practice sessions, they are now able to follow the steps to build the LEGOs.\r\n\r\nThe children felt proud of completing their artwork and showed that they were eager to show it to their families. We could feel their sense of accomplishment.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your donation, which enabled us to conduct classes using new tools.","fullyFundedDate":1742146758046,"projectUrl":"project/into-the-new-world-of-art/9171660/","projectTitle":"Into the New World of Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9805420"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50824","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":354,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":71,"percentAsian":22,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":48.5,"schoolId":50824,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Princess Ruth Ke'elikolani Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Princess Ruth Ke'elikolani Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/central-middle-school/50824"}