{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hawaii School for the Deaf and the Blind","outOfStateSupporters":48.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10460445,"projectId":10675995,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping put engaging, high-interest books into the hands of my Deaf students! These new books are helping students strengthen their vocabulary, reading comprehension, and confidence. We use the stories to identify key details, discuss characters and events, and practice retelling stories in American Sign Language (ASL).\r\n\r\nMy students were excited when they saw the new books! They were eager to look through the different titles and choose stories that interested them. Students are encouraged to read independently, and we use ASL discussions to check their understanding and make connections to the stories. Having books they can successfully read gives them a sense of accomplishment and motivates them to keep reading.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students have more opportunities to experience success as readers. Each book helps them build confidence, work toward their reading goals, and discover that reading can be enjoyable. Thank you for making a difference in their literacy journey!","fullyFundedDate":1790619029732,"projectUrl":"project/building-confident-deaf-readers/10675995/","projectTitle":"Building Confident Deaf Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Collier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10460445"},{"teacherId":10460445,"projectId":10623036,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our Deaf students received their very own personal care kits filled with essential hygiene products, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, and more. Each student received a drawstring backpack to keep their supplies organized. Our students were so happy and excited to receive their kits! It was heartwarming to see their smiles and appreciation as they explored their new supplies.\r\n\r\nThese care kits are helping our students develop healthy hygiene habits, build independence, and take responsibility for their personal care. Beyond providing everyday necessities, this project gives us opportunities to reinforce important life skills that students can use at home and throughout their lives.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue encouraging our students to practice good hygiene and develop daily self-care routines. Thank you for helping us meet our students' basic needs and reminding them that someone cares about their well-being and success. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in their lives!","fullyFundedDate":1789958274312,"projectUrl":"project/care-kits-for-deaf-students/10623036/","projectTitle":"Care Kits for Deaf Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Collier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10460445"},{"teacherId":9654537,"projectId":10298949,"letterContent":"I want to truly thank each and every one of you that donated to my classroom. These supplies that my students now have readily access to has changed their lives drastically! Students who didn't how what or how to apply deodorant, now have one in their backpack at all times. Teaching students about personal hygiene, ensuring their independence in that for when they eventually graduate and leave school. \r\n\r\nSince all the students are considered and receive services aligned with special education, they can stay at school until the day before their 22nd birthday. Which also gives me the opportunity to teach them the skills they need to be successful and independent when those exact skills are needed in that time/milestone in their lives. \r\n\r\n\r\nFrom my classroom to your hearts, mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1780514482471,"projectUrl":"project/promoting-independency-and-language-skil/10298949/","projectTitle":"Promoting Independency and Language Skills for My Deaf Students.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Remi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9654537_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732658510751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654537"},{"teacherId":10161760,"projectId":10261309,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to help my students have a more relaxing time at school when times get stressful! Sorry for the late thank you letter, this year has been hectic to say the least. But that's part of the work we do here! Although my plans were originally just for one student in particular, all of my students have been enjoying the items to help with their calming needs and sensory as well! So that's a big plus :) We've been able to utilize the items as motivators for communication or when they simply want a break :) Thank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1778786168272,"projectUrl":"project/calming-corner/10261309/","projectTitle":"Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Momi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10161760_orig.jpg?crop=1249,1249,x0,y112&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760553209182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10161760"},{"teacherId":10161760,"projectId":10198627,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation! So sorry for the late thank you letter, this year has been hectic so far and needed some (or a lot) of time adjusting and getting to know my students, some new and some old. \r\n\r\nThe chair has been more comfortable for my student as their previous one was broken and couldn't adjust it anymore. This one is better for them as it's more sturdy and safer now. The pads are SO useful as they tend to have accidents during their feeding time when they are on the chair. \r\n\r\nThe fan has been useful for our hot days, which is almost everyday considering where we live. I hang it up on their swing outside they use for their calming and sensory time. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate all the items that have been gifted. They are being put to great use!","fullyFundedDate":1778020299738,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-feeding/10198627/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Feeding","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Momi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10161760_orig.jpg?crop=1249,1249,x0,y112&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760553209182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10161760"},{"teacherId":3874771,"projectId":10456215,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our classroom project! Your support has provided my students with a comfortable, organized environment where they can truly thrive.\r\n\r\nThe new fans keep a steady, cool breeze flowing through the room, which makes a big difference in keeping our students engaged, comfortable, and focused.\r\n\r\nYour donation has also provided the vital organizational tools we needed to protect and preserve our daily learning materials. With the laminating pouches, sheet protectors, JAM Folders, Expo Markers, and Book Rings, we are now able to create durable, reusable learning packets that our little hands can easily manage and take ownership of. \r\n\r\nYour kindness directly impacts our daily routine and invests in the comfort and long-term success of these amazing children. Thank you for giving my students a breezy place to study and the hands-on resources they need to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1787693661786,"projectUrl":"project/cool-and-organized/10456215/","projectTitle":"Cool and Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tanaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3874771_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499853400169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tanakapreschool"},{"teacherId":3874771,"projectId":10499599,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for bringing our project to life! Your support means the world to my preschool and first-grade students, and we are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nStudents now have access to beautiful, impactful books like I am Deaf and Can Bears Ski? As children who navigate the world primarily through visual means and use American Sign Language (ASL) to connect with others, seeing themselves accurately and positively represented in literature is life-changing. These stories are already empowering them, fostering the self-confidence they need to grow, thrive, and extend kindness to those around them.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the cross-cultural communication books like Do You Speak Fish? and It's Okay to Be Different are helping us build a foundation of empathy, teaching our young learners the beauty of acceptance and understanding. The Ninja Life Hacks books and plush toys have also become an essential part of our calm down center.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you have given these children the tools to build a peaceful, compassionate community where every single individual is uniquely valued, deeply understood, and treated with kindness. Thank you for making our classroom a better, more inclusive place!","fullyFundedDate":1787949571126,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-emotional-literacy/10499599/","projectTitle":"Books for Emotional Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tanaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3874771_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499853400169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tanakapreschool"},{"teacherId":10460445,"projectId":10497835,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making Words That Stick: Building Vocabulary for Deaf Readers possible! Because of your generosity, I have been able to create durable, hands-on vocabulary activities that give my Deaf students meaningful opportunities to learn and practice new English words. The laminator and supplies have allowed me to make reusable picture cards, matching activities, category sorts, and word games that connect words with pictures and concepts.\r\n\r\nThese visual and interactive materials have made vocabulary practice much more engaging for my students. Instead of simply seeing a word on a worksheet, students can manipulate cards, match words and pictures, sort words into categories, and practice vocabulary in different ways. The materials can also be used again and again, giving students the repeated exposure they need to remember new words and apply them when reading.\r\n\r\nThe snacks and small prizes have added another layer of excitement by allowing us to recognize students' effort and celebrate their growth. I am so grateful for your support in helping me create learning experiences that make vocabulary more accessible, engaging, and memorable for my students. Your generosity is helping them build the vocabulary, confidence, and literacy skills they need to become stronger readers.","fullyFundedDate":1787770580370,"projectUrl":"project/words-that-stick-building-vocabulary-fo/10497835/","projectTitle":"Words That Stick: Building Vocabulary for Deaf Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Collier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10460445"},{"teacherId":8819060,"projectId":6988258,"letterContent":"This project helped my students better understand SEL through hands-on, tangible materials. They enjoyed exploring emotions, practicing coping strategies, and learning how to manage big feelings. \r\n\r\nThe resources made abstract concepts easier to understand and gave students tools they can actually use. I was able to create engaging activities that helped students build emotional vocabulary, communication, and self-regulation and confidence. \r\n\r\nSo thank you for investing in our Deaf keikis' education and mental health.","fullyFundedDate":1669780099514,"projectUrl":"project/sel-experience/6988258/","projectTitle":"SEL Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tomita","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8819060"},{"teacherId":10460445,"projectId":10268442,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, my students now have even more books that they can read, understand, and enjoy. When the new books arrived, they were excited to look through the different titles and immediately began choosing books that caught their interest. It is wonderful to see students have more choices and find books that make them want to read.\r\n\r\nThese books are doing much more than providing reading practice. The nonfiction books are helping students learn new vocabulary and build background knowledge about animals, science, people, places, and the world around them. The social-emotional books give us opportunities to discuss feelings, relationships, challenges, and real-life experiences. Students are able to connect new English words and concepts to American Sign Language (ASL) as they discuss and share what they have learned.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest impacts has been seeing students become more confident and independent in choosing and completing books. Instead of reading simply because it is an assignment, we want our students to discover that books can teach them something new, help them understand themselves and others, and be enjoyable.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using these books to strengthen vocabulary, background knowledge, and comprehension while giving students regular opportunities to read independently and discuss their learning in ASL. Most importantly, we will continue helping our students grow into curious, confident readers.","fullyFundedDate":1782459977414,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-build-vocabulary-knowledge/10268442/","projectTitle":"Books That Build Vocabulary, Knowledge, and Confidence for Deaf Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Collier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10460445"},{"teacherId":10460445,"projectId":10138536,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they saw the new books! They immediately began looking through the different titles, sharing books with one another, and choosing the ones they wanted to read. For my deaf students, having books that are accessible at their reading level gives them an opportunity to experience success and enjoyment as independent readers.\r\n\r\nWe are using the books for independent reading as well as opportunities to build vocabulary, background knowledge, and comprehension. The pictures provide important visual support, helping students connect English words with concepts they already know through American Sign Language (ASL). One of my favorite moments is seeing a student finish a book, share what they learned or enjoyed with classmates, and then eagerly look for another book to read.\r\n\r\nThese resources have also helped us expand the variety of books available in our classroom library. My students especially enjoy both fiction and nonfiction picture books, and having choices helps keep them interested and motivated.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building a culture of reading by giving students regular opportunities to choose books, read independently, discuss what they have read in ASL, and discover new topics that interest them. We hope to continue expanding our classroom library so our students always have new books and new worlds to explore.","fullyFundedDate":1776464473691,"projectUrl":"project/every-deaf-student-deserves-a-book-they/10138536/","projectTitle":"Every Deaf Student Deserves a Book They Can Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Collier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10460445"},{"teacherId":10161760,"projectId":10266631,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations! It means the world to me to have support from people I have never met but are still willing to help our students. \r\n\r\nI have a student that has a vision problem but loves to look at bugs so when I showed him how to use it he asked to go outside to look for more bugs. He was flapping his arms in excitement. \r\n\r\nI had bought a pool that was more sturdy for my students and we had used the steam boat activity set and placed them in the pool after we were finished building and decorating them. \r\n\r\nThey also really loved the fidgets and kaleidoscope so I am happy to have received multiple for them. We used the soccer goal, corn hole, and dart board together on our outside days which was almost everyday. It was nice to have fun activities outside of the classroom. \r\n\r\nThere's a lot of material left over so I'm glad to continue to use them over the school year to help enhance their school life and my relationship with them thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1779739811327,"projectUrl":"project/summer-fun/10266631/","projectTitle":"Summer Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Momi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10161760_orig.jpg?crop=1249,1249,x0,y112&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760553209182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10161760"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50827","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":45,"numTeachers":4,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":20,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":59,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":"11.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":51.4,"schoolId":50827,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hawaii School for the Deaf and the Blind on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hawaii School for the Deaf and the Blind","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/hawaii-center-for-deaf-blind/50827"}