{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Honouliuli Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":38.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10257844,"projectId":9709806,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! Because of your support, my classroom is now equipped with hands-on building materials that encourage creativity, exploration, and meaningful learning. These materials have given my students valuable opportunities to express themselves while engaging in hands-on, manipulative-based activities.\r\n\r\nStudents have used the materials to complete building challenges, take calming breaks, refocus their attention, and freely explore in our classroom environment. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on their learning experiences and daily success. We are truly grateful and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1759693475500,"projectUrl":"project/building-creative-expression-exploratio/9709806/","projectTitle":"Building Creative Expression, Exploration, and Hands on Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. PILA","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10257844"},{"teacherId":9667696,"projectId":9773009,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation. The classroom supplies that were purchased will greatly impact the learning and classroom environment for my students. Items like the wall pegboard organizer will help to keep repair tools and supplies organized so that we may keep our instrument inventory repaired and ready for our students. Other items like paper towels, and lamination tools will keep our class room clean and tidy. Again, thank you so much for the donation, and our students are forever grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1759404909119,"projectUrl":"project/bandroom-supplies/9773009/","projectTitle":"Bandroom Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9667696"},{"teacherId":8837160,"projectId":9780466,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in and beyond our classroom. With the new resources, my students got to really let their creativity run wild. They didn't just do the projects like I've seen in the past, they came up with ideas and products that even the adults, guest teachers, and experts in their field hadn't thought of before. It was amazing to be a part of. \r\n\r\nWhen they first saw the materials, especially the new tools, you could tell they were getting more ideas and they were motivated to keep building their project. The extra supplies gave them the confidence to try things they might not have tried before and no one had to fight over anything or run out of time because there weren't enough tools.\r\n\r\nStudents have been using the materials for other activities too and projects that weren't planned but that are building a good team culture and sense of belonging for them.\r\n\r\nIn this semester, students are continuing to do a similar design process by experimenting, collaborating, and seeing where their ideas can take them but with lei making instead of kapa making. Your support has opened so many doors for students, and it's awesome to see how far your generosity has spread.","fullyFundedDate":1759608740839,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-compassion-in-action/9780466/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Compassion in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keanini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8837160"},{"teacherId":10107265,"projectId":9758249,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in bringing these new books and supplies into our classroom. While we all share a deep love for reading, teaching a text involves peeling back layers to help students build specific analytical muscles. For example, as we prepare to dive into To Kill a Mockingbird later this year, these resources will help students move beyond the plot to tackle moral courage and social perspective-taking. These texts allow us to explore complex lessons on empathy, providing a framework for students to practice critical thinking and civil discourse—skills they will carry with them far beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\nIn our room, reading is a vibrant, active process rather than a silent, static one. Thanks to your support, our \"reading nooks\" have become the heart of the room; you'll often find students grabbing the new reading pads to sit comfortably on the floor in small groups. This setup has completely transformed our oral literacy practice. Instead of reading at stiff desks, students lounge together on the pads, practicing reading aloud with confidence and expression. This collaborative environment turns every chapter into a shared experience, making the act of discovery something they truly look forward to each day.\r\n\r\nI have been particularly moved by a few of my more reluctant readers who have finally found their stride in this new environment. One student, who previously struggled to stay focused during independent work, is now the first to grab a reading pad and invite their peers to start a group session. Seeing their eyes light up as they gain fluency while reading aloud to their friends is a gift that wouldn't have been possible without your support. You haven't just provided books and comfort; you've provided mirrors and windows for my students to see themselves and the world more clearly.","fullyFundedDate":1759172728219,"projectUrl":"project/love-for-reading-and-writing/9758249/","projectTitle":"Love for Reading and Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cordova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10107265"},{"teacherId":7157661,"projectId":9770838,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our STEM program! Your donation helped provide resources for our students to develop their sense of empathy through the practicing of their makerspace skills. We were able to learn about the basics of 3D printing through lithophane generation.\r\n\r\nStudents get excited when they can share what they made with others - when they can see that what they make has meaning and relevance. Our students were able to invite senior citizens from the Kroc Center across the street, and created 3D nightlights commemorating their time together with us. Thank you for giving us the materials to make that happen.","fullyFundedDate":1761251284162,"projectUrl":"project/choose-love-through-our-makerspace/9770838/","projectTitle":"Choose Love Through Our Makerspace!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pelayo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7157661"},{"teacherId":7157661,"projectId":9775040,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our STEM program! Your donation helped to provide resources for our students to develop their makerspace skills. We were able to gather data on growing hydroponic lettuce in water bottles, as well as learn how 3D printing can be used to create lithophanes.\r\n\r\nThe nature of STEM calls for reiteration in order to learn from what we create and make it better. The materials provided allowed students to learn from their initial prints to then translate that into meaningful gifts that we could make for the community. Students were excited to share what they made with others.","fullyFundedDate":1759441440062,"projectUrl":"project/cultivating-our-new-stem-program/9775040/","projectTitle":"Cultivating Our New STEM Program!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pelayo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7157661"},{"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. 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