{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ilima Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":45.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7152540,"projectId":10103620,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Because of your support, our classroom is now a cleaner, more organized, and—thanks to the gummi butterflies—much sweeter place to learn.\r\n\r\nCreating a Safe and Organized Space\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, the students were buzzing with excitement. It felt like a holiday morning! Seeing the massive bulk packs of colorful plastic folders and the Lysol supplies may seem practical to most, but to my students, it represented a fresh start. They immediately began selecting their favorite colors for their new folders, carefully tucking their current projects inside. Having high-quality, durable folders has already helped several students who struggle with organization to finally keep their work in one place, giving them a renewed sense of pride and ownership over their assignments.\r\n\r\nImpact Beyond the Supplies\r\nOne specific moment that stood out was during our first \"Clean & Snack\" transition. After a particularly messy hands-on culinary activity, we used the CloroxPro wipes and Dawn dish soap to quickly reset the room. I then surprised the class with the Albanese gummi butterflies as a reward for their teamwork. The morale boost was instant! These supplies have allowed us to spend less time worrying about germs and clutter and more time focused on our lessons. Your contribution didn't just buy \"items\"—it bought us more instructional time and a healthier environment.\r\n\r\nWhat's Next for Us?\r\nWith our new organization system firmly in place, we are moving into a major Golden Crown Pineapple project. Students will be using their new folders to categorize their research notes and drafts as they prepare to present their findings to the class. Having a clean, well-stocked classroom ensures that we can dive deep into these projects without any interruptions. We are so grateful for your role in making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1771683584089,"projectUrl":"project/keep-laundry-and-kitchen-clean/10103620/","projectTitle":"Keep laundry and kitchen clean!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Piecuch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7152540_orig.jpg?crop=1010,1011,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627785998734","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-piecuch"},{"teacherId":8825232,"projectId":9779460,"letterContent":"The arrival of these electronic resources has completely transformed our daily classroom workflow. When the students first saw the sleek new electric stapler, hole puncher, and pencil sharpener, there was a genuine buzz of excitement; they realized they finally had a far more convenient \"one-stop shop\" to put their work together in just seconds. One of the most telling moments happened recently when a student tried to use an old manual stapler, only for it to jam immediately. In the past, that would have been a constant source of frustration, but now, the students are beaming with pride as they use these professional tools to bind their own assignments.\r\n Moving forward, students will use these resources daily to organize their work and upcoming projects for their classes. Having this reliable equipment allows each student to spend less time struggling with jammed tools and more time focusing on the quality and presentation of their work. They truly feel like their efforts are important because they finally have the professional tools to match the hard work they put into every page.","fullyFundedDate":1769177442943,"projectUrl":"project/zero-downtime-sharpen-smarter-with-the/9779460/","projectTitle":"Zero Downtime: Sharpen Smarter with the Ultimate Electric Edge","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8825232_orig.jpg?crop=913,913,x728,y1316&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667352228348","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825232"},{"teacherId":8699455,"projectId":9780720,"letterContent":"Our \"Electrify Our Classroom\" project has transformed our daily routine from a struggle with jammed manual tools into a high-efficiency learning environment! When our new electric stapler, pencil sharpener, and 3-hole punch arrived, the students were thrilled to finally have \"professional\" tools that respect their time. \r\n\r\nWe are currently using these resources to assemble our assignments and instead of losing valuable minutes to hardware frustrations, students now zip through our new \"Resource Station\" in seconds getting right back to their work at hand. Your generosity has empowered my students to be more self-sufficient and ensured that every precious minute of our instructional time is spent on learning rather than logistics.","fullyFundedDate":1769177441566,"projectUrl":"project/electrify-our-classroom-power-up-studen/9780720/","projectTitle":"Electrify Our Classroom: Power Up Student Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8699455_orig.jpg?crop=633,633,x915,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685057172126","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8699455"},{"teacherId":1948661,"projectId":9772205,"letterContent":"We recently held our National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony, and your generous donations completely transformed the event. The double-decker wagon was an absolute lifesaver, our student leaders used it to transport heavy decorations and supplies back and forth from the cafeteria, making the setup process smoother and more efficient than ever. During the ceremony itself, the black backdrop curtains gave the stage a polished, professional look, while the red carpet made every new inductee feel like an absolute star as they walked up to receive their certificate. Your gifts turned a standard school space into a venue truly worthy of our students' hard work.\r\n\r\nYou should have seen the students' faces when we unrolled the red carpet for the first time. There were audible gasps, cheers, and immediate smiles. Our NJHS officers and former members, who were in charge of setting up the event, were absolutely thrilled when they saw the double-decker wagon, they couldn't believe they wouldn't have to carry heavy boxes by hand this year. The students felt so incredibly special and honored knowing that people in the community cared. \r\n\r\nNow that our new members are officially inducted, our chapter is diving straight into our community service initiatives for the year. Our students are currently planning the teacher appreciation bake off, assisted living activities, designing canvas bags, and organizing humane society donation drive. The wagon you provided will actually be put to great use again very soon to help us collect and sort donated items from different classrooms. Your contribution didn't just give us a beautiful ceremony; it energized a group of young leaders who are now more motivated than ever to make a positive impact on their community.unity cared enough to provide these beautiful materials just for them. It visibly elevated their sense of pride in their academic and leadership achievements.","fullyFundedDate":1759242717067,"projectUrl":"project/the-stage-for-success-why-the-ceremony/9772205/","projectTitle":"The Stage for Success: Why the Ceremony Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Shinn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1948661_orig.jpg?crop=370,370,x92,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596756983047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1948661"},{"teacherId":10248695,"projectId":9776675,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing \"Cut & Calc: The Geometry of Design\" to life! Your generosity has provided a Cricut that has completely transformed how I deliver geometry lessons.By acting as a \"classroom manufacturer,\" I am now able to create custom, high-precision math tools that standard catalogs just don't offer. I've been busy cutting vibrant, magnetic geometric shapes and angle overlays that my students use directly on their whiteboards. This turns an abstract sketch into a tactile experiment where students can physically slide, flip, and rotate shapes to prove mathematical theorems.When I first handed out these custom-cut kits, the excitement was immediate. One student, who usually struggles with spatial reasoning, spent the period clicking shapes together to visualize how 180 actually fits inside a triangle. They looked up and said, \"I finally get it—the math actually fits together!\" Seeing that \"lightbulb moment\" is exactly why these resources matter so much.Next, we are diving into Composite Figures. I'll be cutting \"mystery kits\" where students must calculate the area of individual custom pieces to solve a larger design puzzle. Your support didn't just buy a machine; it gave my students a hands-on way to master math.","fullyFundedDate":1759453702977,"projectUrl":"project/cut-calc-the-geometry-of-design/9776675/","projectTitle":"Cut & Calc: The Geometry of Design","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. GARZA","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10248695"},{"teacherId":3244682,"projectId":7626995,"letterContent":"Your donation went a very long way and helped my students enhance their learning experiences in the classroom with these much needed school supplies. Being from a Title 1 school, most of my students are not able to purchase school supplies on their own. They struggle to meet their most basic needs. My students have such a desire to learn which is evident in all they do. Creative thinkers, problem solvers, inquisitive learners! The resources you've provided to them has fostered their love of science.\r\n\r\nMany of the basic school supplies went towards lessons and activities. Other supplies were used for science labs and investigations. Students were very grateful to have these supplies and learn alongside their peers. Equitable education for all students! They were immeasurably appreciative to know that somebody cares about their education. Mahalo again for being a Donor's Choose participant who puts students first. Your generosity was felt by every one of my 7th Grade students!","fullyFundedDate":1694437625266,"projectUrl":"project/basic-school-supplies-to-jump-start-the/7626995/","projectTitle":"Basic School Supplies to Jump Start the School!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arakawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3244682_orig.png?crop=272,272,x282,y208&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627613850250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3244682"},{"teacherId":7152540,"projectId":9932436,"letterContent":"Your generosity has truly transformed our classroom into a functioning culinary lab. When the boxes arrived, the students were buzzing with excitement—it felt like a holiday! They couldn't wait to unbox the tools and see how professional their workspace was becoming. The folders have also been an immediate game-changer; for the first time, every student has a dedicated space to organize their recipes and safety handouts, which has brought a new level of focus and professionalism to our lessons.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these tools was most evident during our recent \"Garden-to-Table\" project. Students used the salad spinner to carefully rinse lettuce they grew themselves, marveling at how crisp it stayed for our fresh salads. We also put the electric chopper to work for our \"Glorified Grahams\" recipe; the students loved how quickly they could prep the pecans, and it gave them a real sense of pride to see a dish come together so efficiently. Meanwhile, the new knives have allowed us to move beyond theory and into practice, as students are now mastering specific knife cuts with tools that actually work for them.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are moving into our advanced \"Signature Dish\" unit. Now that the students have the organizational habits and technical skills down, they will be tasked with designing their own healthy recipes from scratch. We'll be putting those knives and choppers to the test as they prep complex ingredients for their final culinary presentations. Thank you for giving them the resources to cook with confidence!","fullyFundedDate":1764682079516,"projectUrl":"project/culinary-prep-pack/9932436/","projectTitle":"Culinary Prep Pack","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Piecuch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7152540_orig.jpg?crop=1010,1011,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627785998734","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-piecuch"},{"teacherId":9688183,"projectId":9906420,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our entire school community, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. Because of your support, our classroom has been transformed into a hub of innovation.\r\n\r\nOur goal was to create a classroom environment where every student feels safe, comfortable, and ready to engage in learning. The requested items helped transform our room from a standard space into a dynamic learning environment. A Bluetooth speaker allowed us to incorporate music and auditory lessons, helping students regulate their emotions and focus during independent work.\r\n\r\nYour investment is doing so much, it is building confidence, sparking curiosity, and preparing these our ELs for a future where they can truly thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1763645839649,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-and-creativity-building-a-welco/9906420/","projectTitle":"Comfort and Creativity: Building a Welcoming El Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9688183"},{"teacherId":9469212,"projectId":9777203,"letterContent":"In our classroom, technology acts as the bridge between \"seeing\" and \"understanding.\" While many donors use technology for communication or productivity at home, my students use it as a scientific lens. By using digital sensors and tablets to document our experiments, students aren't just watching a reaction; they are capturing real-time data. This technology allows them to see the invisible—tracking minute temperature spikes during a chemical change or recording slow-motion video of a physical transformation. It turns a simple \"cool\" moment into a rigorous, evidence-based discovery, teaching them that tech is a tool for inquiry, not just entertainment.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part of this new equipment for my students is the autonomy it provides. There is a palpable buzz in the room when they realize they have the power to \"prove\" their hypotheses using professional-grade tools. They love the instant gratification of seeing a graph populate on a screen or a microscopic image come into focus. It makes the science feel \"official\" and high-stakes, which naturally boosts their engagement. They aren't just students anymore; they are researchers with a mission, and that shift in identity is where the real magic happens.\r\n\r\nI have been especially moved by how this technology has leveled the playing field for my students who struggle with traditional literacy. One student, who often feels defeated by long textbook chapters, became our \"Tech Lead\" during the latest lab. Because the technology provides visual and tactile feedback, they were able to explain the concept of energy transfer to their peers with total confidence. Seeing their face light up as they mastered the digital interface was a highlight of my year. Your support hasn't just provided \"gadgets\"—it has provided a voice to students who finally feel like they can succeed in science.","fullyFundedDate":1759597047971,"projectUrl":"project/fun-labs-happy-hearts-fueling-science/9777203/","projectTitle":"Fun Labs & Happy Hearts: Fueling Science and Smiles!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bercasio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/larriza-bercasio"},{"teacherId":9470103,"projectId":9773749,"letterContent":"Our National Junior Honor Society students have jumped headfirst into using our new Cricut machine to boost school spirit and refine their design skills. They've already completed an impressive first project: creating custom stickers for all six of our school's teams. By using the machine's precision cutting and the Cricut Design Space software, the students are learning how to translate digital graphics into physical products. Beyond just making \"cool swag,\" this technology is helping them develop leadership and organizational skills as they manage production for different groups across the building.\r\n\r\nWhen the NJHS students first unveiled the custom stickers for all six school teams, the reaction was nothing short of electric. There's something uniquely special about seeing your specific team's identity captured in a high-quality design, and the student's faces lit up with immediate pride and surprise. It wasn't just about the \"cool factor\"—the teams felt genuinely seen and celebrated by their peers, creating a palpable sense of school spirit that turned a simple project into a major campus highlight.\r\n\r\nNow that our NJHS students have successfully designed and produced custom stickers for all six school teams, the next phase focuses on community engagement and distribution. The students will transition from creators to ambassadors by coordinating with teams to ensure every student receives their stickers. This final step turns their creative project into a tangible contribution to our school's culture, celebrating both athletic effort and student service.","fullyFundedDate":1759330691994,"projectUrl":"project/ewa-beach-innovators-a-student-led-recy/9773749/","projectTitle":"Ewa Beach Innovators: A Student-Led Recycling and Design Initiative","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9470103_orig.png?crop=913,914,x0,y194&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708039900991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9470103"},{"teacherId":124880,"projectId":9780295,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for supporting my students with these incredible resources. When I became a STEM teacher, I moved from a traditional science classroom to doing more \"hands-on\" learning where the teacher acts as a facilitator and students learn by doing. I love this model of education, but it can be very expensive for teachers. \r\n\r\n Enter: the amazing DonorsChoose.org! The STEM supplies from this proposal allowed my students to do a variety of STEM challenges where they worked together to solve problems, applied STEM concepts, and wrote about their results. As you can see in some of the photos, they loved the activities. \r\n\r\n Also, I ended up going on maternity leave a little earlier than I had planned and these resources allowed my guest teacher to keep the \"hands-on\" learning going, even in my absence. I am so grateful. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1759576460806,"projectUrl":"project/stem-challenge-accepted/9780295/","projectTitle":"(STEM) Challenge Accepted!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milianta-Laffin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp124880_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501359911826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/s-milianta"},{"teacherId":124880,"projectId":9581976,"letterContent":"\"Unboxing\" DonorsChoose materials always makes our day in the classroom. My students are obsessed with the bright paint pigments from the mural paint and have used them to make art, signs, projects, murals, and quote pieces to hang around our campus and school. They also used the paints for our holiday door decorating contest and the paints were borrowed and used by other classes too. \r\n\r\n One of the coolest things about DonorsChoose supplies is having the conversation with students about philanthropy. I tell my students that folks around the country, who we've never met, still care that we have excellent classroom supplies. It's a beautiful lesson, and I encourage my students to pay it forward whenever they can. \r\n\r\n Thank you for supporting our love of learning, and for giving us resources to help student create and \"own\" our classroom space. It means the world to us! 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