{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Honouliuli Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":38.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7931351,"projectId":9782267,"letterContent":"Students are using new supplies daily to support independent and collaborative learning. Students have been used the various materials to model their thinking and explain different strategies to each other. Having access to these materials allowed students to focus on their learning, rather than worrying about what materials they had or didn't have. \r\n\r\nStudents were genuinely excited and immediately eager to use the new materials. Many commented on how organized and accessible everything felt. The structure helped students feel more prepared and motivated, and several students asked when we could start using the materials for upcoming projects. The excitement translated quickly into engagement once learning began.\r\n\r\nWith these resources now in place, students will continue applying their skills to upcoming lessons that emphasize problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity. They will use the materials to plan, draft, revise, and present their work as they deepen their understanding of grade-level content. These tools will support students as they take more ownership of their learning and confidently demonstrate their thinking in a variety of ways.","fullyFundedDate":1759603267231,"projectUrl":"project/from-pencils-to-possibilities/9782267/","projectTitle":"From Pencils to Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931351_orig.jpg?crop=1186,1186,x0,y426&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677709243642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hernandezgr5"},{"teacherId":8974245,"projectId":9591739,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to help my 8th-grade students at Honouliuli Middle School in Kapolei, Hawai'i. The hands-on molecule-building kit that was purchased from your generous donation helped my students to visualize how atoms form different molecules, which helps their understanding of chemistry and physical sciences. The students' reaction to the kits was surprise because they knew the kits were brand new, and then they all had fun creating different molecules, practicing the different ways atoms bond. \r\nNext, we are investigating energy use in our community and how using more renewable energy can positively affect our island home and our planet. Their understanding of molecules helped them understand the science behind refining crude oil, which a guest speaker shared with them. The lead engineer from Hawai'i's only refinery gave them insight into the process, and knowing the molecules involved was an important part of giving them a complete picture.\r\nThanks for helping me to inspire the future leaders of our community who will be our change-makers for a better future.","fullyFundedDate":1759350120994,"projectUrl":"project/physics-fun-for-my-8th-graders/9591739/","projectTitle":"Physics Fun for My 8th Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bradley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8974245_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753114127407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974245"},{"teacherId":7937084,"projectId":9776076,"letterContent":"Thank you for your impact. We are incredibly grateful for your generous support! Your donation will immediately boost our students' social-emotional growth, especially during our weekly \"Friendship Time\" in advisory. The new board games, card decks, and organizing pouches will help us foster collaboration, encourage students to broaden their social circles, and strengthen the sense of community in our classroom. This dedicated time is now more engaging and organized, ensuring all students feel a strong sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nYou've also provided critical materials for our most important hands-on projects. The small wooden boxes, Sharpies, and colored pens are essential for the Identity Box project, where students explore their identity and write \"This I Believe\" essays. Additionally, the wood clamps and corner clamps are fundamental tools that allow our science students to apply the Engineering Design Process successfully by building real garden boxes. These supplies deliver invaluable, practical experience across their academic subjects.\r\n\r\nFinally, the versatile Post-it chart paper supports collaborative learning daily. I use it to create clear, visual anchor charts for concept review, and students use it for brainstorming, interacting with texts, and documenting group discussions. Thank you for investing in the academic success, hands-on learning, and personal growth of every student. Your generosity truly equips our classroom for success!","fullyFundedDate":1759446953237,"projectUrl":"project/pbl-supplies-and-games-to-support-sel/9776076/","projectTitle":"PBL Supplies and games to support SEL","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Suzuki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7937084_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y244&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627867404699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7937084"},{"teacherId":9667696,"projectId":9698811,"letterContent":"The wireless headset has transformed my teaching by allowing me to move freely around the band room while giving clear directions, helping all students stay engaged and on task. Students are excited by how much easier it is to hear instructions, especially during full band rehearsals. The reeds and trombone stand keep instruments ready to play, reducing disruptions. Several quieter students have gained confidence since they can now hear feedback more clearly, making practice more effective. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1757858942924,"projectUrl":"project/band-instructional-supplies/9698811/","projectTitle":"Band Instructional Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9667696"},{"teacherId":9667696,"projectId":9156355,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation. Our students were really happy to utilize the new instrument supplies in the classroom. They were excited to replace some of our worn down equipment. For example, our percussion students had a mallet that was worn down to the point of the mallet material falling off the tip. They were shocked to see what a brand new mallet looked like. Our other students were also happy to utilize some of the new reeds available. The new supplies are allowing us to make more music together.","fullyFundedDate":1741920073796,"projectUrl":"project/band-materials-for-hms/9156355/","projectTitle":"Band Materials for HMS!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9667696"},{"teacherId":3739233,"projectId":9162131,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of supplies for our Identity Box project. Your contributions made it possible for each student to fully participate, explore their creativity, and express who they are in a meaningful way. Having the right materials not only brought their ideas to life but also showed them that their voices and stories matter.\r\n\r\nThis project gave students a chance to reflect on their identities, celebrate their uniqueness, and share their personal narratives with confidence. Many of them were proud to display their boxes and explain the meaning behind the symbols, colors, and designs they chose. The experience sparked meaningful conversations, strengthened classroom community, and gave students a sense of pride in their work. None of this would have been possible without your kindness and support.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and for helping create an opportunity where they could learn, grow, and shine. Your generosity has left a lasting impact, and we are deeply grateful for your support of both our classroom and our students' journeys of self-discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1742006569401,"projectUrl":"project/discover-the-outer-and-inner-you-self-p/9162131/","projectTitle":"Discover the Outer and Inner You! Self Portrait Identity Boxes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chew-Beckman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3739233_orig.jpg?crop=884,884,x0,y73&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677730823769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-chew-beckman"},{"teacherId":7936243,"projectId":9166004,"letterContent":"With this project we were able to craft over 300 lei and continue a tradition that that we started with our 1st class of graduating 8th graders in which our 7th grade students had the opportunity to sit and connect with 8th graders and learn a little bit more about their story. They then used these interviews to design and create this gift of lei to help celebrate and honor each of our 8th graders on their graduation day as a part of their PBL project. \r\n\r\nOur school logo has the words \"E lei kau, e lei hoʻoilo i ke aloha kuluma i ke kanaka.\" which translates to \"Wear love in all seasons and capacities because it is something that is customary for humanity.\" We are so grateful for the opportunity to be able to craft these lei in celebration of our 8th graders so that they were able to each wear this symbol of love on the day of their graduation from middle school. \r\n\r\nMahalo piha for your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1742080224624,"projectUrl":"project/leis-of-aloha-for-8th-grade-graduation/9166004/","projectTitle":"Leis of Aloha for 8th Grade Graduation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-janelle-chong"},{"teacherId":8837160,"projectId":9166570,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, we were able to end last school year together in a really fun way. During our ʻIwa Pā'ina celebration, we used the pool noodles, balls, and cones for a full day of fun activities that brought our students together to celebrate everything they accomplished throughout the year. The new materials helped us create games and challenges that everyone could participate in, and it really made the day extra special.\r\n\r\nWe've been slowly using the other materials in our advisory classes for team-building and social-emotional learning activities. One of the best things we have used quite a bit was the sharing prompts. We use those in the morning during our morning meeting or circle time and we have had many great discussions where we have all bonded and gotten to know one another better.\r\n\r\nFor the future, we wan to start getting students to take on more leadership in planning these activities themselves, bringing everything they've learned into action. Thank you for being a part of helping us grow this supportive, fun, and inclusive space! It really is a great community culture that I think students are enjoying being a part of.","fullyFundedDate":1742081522046,"projectUrl":"project/team-building-with-a-culture-of-aloha/9166570/","projectTitle":"Team Building with a Culture of Aloha","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keanini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8837160"},{"teacherId":7931351,"projectId":9166736,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generosity in helping bring these new resources into our classroom. My students and I have already begun using them, and they have quickly become an exciting part of our daily learning. For example, during our recent PBL project, students used the new materials to build floor plans and practice conversions. This hands-on experience made the lesson more meaningful and gave them a chance to see their math skills come to life.\r\n\r\nWhen the resources first arrived, the students' reactions were priceless. Many of them gasped, and several couldn't stop smiling as they eagerly opened the boxes. They immediately wanted to try everything out, and the excitement in the room made it clear how much your support means to them.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our learning doesn't stop here. These opportunities are helping them build confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills that will benefit them far beyond our classroom walls.","fullyFundedDate":1742089826622,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-up-for-success/9166736/","projectTitle":"Stocking up for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931351_orig.jpg?crop=1186,1186,x0,y426&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677709243642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hernandezgr5"},{"teacherId":6818525,"projectId":9165742,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones, beads, balloons, keychain rings, and other various supplies to support my students in their PBL Journey. They were able to host a mini Health Fair for their families and community members to educate them about heart disease, diabetes, strokes, concussions, and cancer. Our students were happy to receive these supplies to help them develop their ideas and make a difference in the lives of their families and community members. \r\n\r\nThrough your support and generous donation, our students were able to fundraise over $1,600 to donate to 3 different health agencies in our community (Hawaii Heart Foundation, HUGS Hawaii, and the Hawaii Stroke Coalition) that work with others to educate or support families going through health issues. Students were able to realize the impact they can have through hard work and perseverance. They were able to live our school's vision of \"Being a community of difference makers who know love, give love, and accept love.\"","fullyFundedDate":1742093436045,"projectUrl":"project/making-a-difference-through-project-base/9165742/","projectTitle":"Making a Difference Through Project-Based Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6818525_orig.jpg?crop=2784,2784,x0,y454&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646605177640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6818525"},{"teacherId":8009169,"projectId":9161405,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to help support my students needs. As we learned more about the world we had supplies that helped us see visually what we were understanding. For example, we had a project on Ancient China and the students had to create a visual on how the geography of China shaped the way the people lived and survived. Most students turned to technology for their project, but others used the post it sticky easel pad and sharpies you donated to express their creativity. Thank you for being able to give my students the opportunity to do that because they had a sense of freedom and choice and they really love to draw, create, and design. Most of my students reacted happily when I gave them the snacks to eat during and after working on their projects. The students were especially fond of the HI CHEWS because it was small and tasty. I was surprised that the hot/spicy chips were not as popular, but the students were grateful to have food in their bellies.","fullyFundedDate":1742083096348,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds-one-issue-at-a-time/9161405/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds, One Issue At A Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cacacho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8009169_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730311715048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8009169"},{"teacherId":2973021,"projectId":9165593,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help in providing high-interest books for my middle school students. I just completed my 20th year of teaching, and these last few years have the been the most difficult in getting kids to read. However, sometimes the solution can be as easy as finding the right book to recommend to a student. The books I was able to purchase with your donation are some of these; books I notice students being drawn to.\r\n\r\nThank you again for this generous donation! You are making a difference in children's lives.","fullyFundedDate":1742062199508,"projectUrl":"project/brand-new-titles-for-our-classroom-libra/9165593/","projectTitle":"Brand New Titles for Our Classroom Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kenny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2973021_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522533955195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2973021"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_126159","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":793,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":45,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.4,"schoolId":126159,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Honouliuli Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Honouliuli Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/honouliuli-middle-school/126159"}