{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ka Waihona 'o Ka Na'auao Public Charter School","outOfStateSupporters":48.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10438191,"projectId":10138109,"letterContent":"A thousand times thank you for supporting our haumana. Students enjoyed expressing their creativity by making bracelets with one another. Quality conversations were had around the values of kindness and respect. Students challenged one another to come up with ways to express these values with their community and Ohana this summer. Our Wall of Kindness continues to grow and serve as a reminder of the students commitment to show up for one another in positive ways. Thank you for funding our students, and making their ideas come to fruition.","fullyFundedDate":1774641258883,"projectUrl":"project/our-kind-of-kindness/10138109/","projectTitle":"Our Kind of Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10438191_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771459385476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438191"},{"teacherId":3784127,"projectId":10133072,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your donations to fund my project. Prior to submitting the project, students shared that , some may not be able to have consistent food or snacks as they would by being at school. Students want to make Spring Break Snack bags for anyone at our school who needs. These snack bags will be passed out before Spring Break and have a couple snacks and drinks. Granola bars, fruit snacks, and applesauce are perfect to curb hunger between meals. Gatorade was welcome to ensure that our students stay hydrated as the weather gets warmer. Thank you again for your donation. Our students and community truly appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1774276158419,"projectUrl":"project/spring-break-snacks/10133072/","projectTitle":"Spring Break Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kanoa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3784127"},{"teacherId":9589777,"projectId":8708938,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for supporting our eSports after school program at Ka Waihona o Ka Naʻauao Public Charter School. Your generous donation of the PS5, DualSense controller, and Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown has created an exciting and meaningful learning opportunity for our students in grades 6–8. The students were incredibly excited and grateful when they saw the new materials, and it immediately sparked interest and engagement within the program. Beyond gaming, these resources are helping us teach important lessons connected to teamwork, communication, leadership, and our school values, Nā Mea Waiwai. We are also using the program to introduce students to aviation and the basics of flight and avionics through hands on experiences and discussions connected to the game. Students are learning how strategy, focus, quick decision making, and responsibility all play a role both in gaming and in real world careers connected to aviation and technology. One of the best moments so far has been watching students work together, encourage one another, and stay engaged while learning in a fun and interactive environment after school. Moving forward, students will continue exploring aviation concepts, teamwork activities, and leadership skills while building positive relationships with their peers. Thank you again for investing in our haumāna and helping us create a safe, engaging, and educational after school program for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1727114065381,"projectUrl":"project/esports-flight-school/8708938/","projectTitle":"ESports Flight School","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tuiloma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9589777"},{"teacherId":9589777,"projectId":9280256,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for supporting our project, Giving Back To Our School Community. Your generosity made a huge impact on our after school program at Ka Waihona o Ka Naʻauao Public Charter School. The healthy snacks, agility ladders, tennis balls, and footballs have all become great additions that our students use regularly during activities and training sessions. The students were extremely excited when they first saw the new equipment and immediately wanted to start using everything. The agility ladders helped students work on footwork, coordination, teamwork, and conditioning, while the footballs and tennis balls allowed us to create fun drills and group activities that kept everyone active and engaged. The healthy snacks also helped students stay energized after a long school day and showed them that we care about both their learning and well-being. One moment that stood out was watching students encourage one another during agility competitions and team drills while building confidence and sportsmanship together. Moving forward, students will continue developing teamwork, communication, leadership, and physical fitness skills through our after school activities and community-building projects. Thank you again for investing in our students and helping create a positive and supportive environment for our haumāna.","fullyFundedDate":1746026699588,"projectUrl":"project/giving-back-to-our-school-community/9280256/","projectTitle":"Giving Back To Our School Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tuiloma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9589777"},{"teacherId":9589777,"projectId":9777858,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for supporting our project, Organized, Energized, and Ready to Learn. Your generosity made a huge impact on my students and classroom at Ka Waihona o Ka Naʻauao Public Charter School. The snacks and Gatorades helped students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the school day. Many of my students were excited and grateful when they first saw the materials, and it immediately created a more positive atmosphere in the classroom. We used the snacks during project work days, study sessions, and collaborative activities while students worked on social studies presentations and research assignments. One moment that stood out was seeing students stay engaged and productive during longer work periods because they had something to help keep them going throughout the day. These resources helped create a classroom environment where students felt supported, cared for, and motivated to do their best. Moving forward, students will continue building on their projects through research, presentations, and class discussions connected to history, leadership, and community values. Thank you again for investing in our haumāna and supporting meaningful learning experiences in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759467485047,"projectUrl":"project/organized-energized-and-ready-to-learn/9777858/","projectTitle":"Organized, Energized, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tuiloma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9589777"},{"teacherId":10438191,"projectId":10107299,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a difference. Thank you for donating to Tools for Big Feelings & Bright Futures. This school year dozens of students have spent time in my office receiving school based counseling services. They have directly benefited from the breath work posters, comfortable bean bag, informative books and interactive tools you provided. \r\n\r\nDon't Go Bananas has been the game of choice for two of my regular students. They ask to play every week when we meet for our regular check-ins. It's been a highlight to see them work together, self-reflect and exercise speaking their truth. \r\n\r\nThe art supplies have been a favorite of other students who have used them to make cards, bookmarks and paintings that they've shared with others as they benefit from the grounding process of expressing themselves. The drum has been helpful with utilizing music as therapy and also team work. Students have worked through their personal disagreements as they learn to play songs together. Students have enjoyed reading the graphic novels and I have been gaining ideas from the SEL project themed books. The stickers and other activities have been useful as well.\r\n\r\nTruly grateful to have these resources this school year. Mahalo Nui.","fullyFundedDate":1771661050633,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-big-feelings-bright-futures/10107299/","projectTitle":"Tools for Big Feelings & Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10438191_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771459385476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438191"},{"teacherId":9076423,"projectId":10107557,"letterContent":"This funded project has had a meaningful impact on my classroom by providing students with hands-on learning opportunities that encourage creativity, collaboration, and confidence. Through these materials, students were able to actively engage in meaningful projects that strengthened problem-solving, communication, and real-world skills. The excitement and pride students showed while creating and learning together helped build a positive classroom environment where they felt successful, supported, and motivated to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1771662193735,"projectUrl":"project/design-in-action/10107557/","projectTitle":"Design in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pohai (Kumu Pōhai)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9076423_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726296429378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9076423"},{"teacherId":9589777,"projectId":10107777,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for supporting our project, Fueling Minds, Exploring Civilizations. Your generosity is helping bring history, literacy, and meaningful learning experiences to life for my students here at Ka Waihona o Ka Naʻauao Public Charter School.\r\nThese new texts are introducing students to important skills such as reading for understanding, identifying main ideas, analyzing historical events, building vocabulary, and making connections between past civilizations and the world they live in today. In our social studies classroom, we focus heavily on critical thinking and discussion. Students are learning how to ask questions, support their answers with evidence, and understand different cultures and perspectives throughout history.\r\nReading in my classroom is very interactive. Sometimes students read independently, with partners, or as a whole class through popcorn reading and discussion activities. We often pause to annotate, create two column notes, complete KWL charts, and participate in \"turn and talks\" where students share their thinking with one another. I want reading to feel engaging, meaningful, and connected to their lives.\r\nMany of my students are especially excited about learning through stories and historical accounts tied to ancient civilizations and Polynesian history. Some students who are usually hesitant readers have become more involved because the books allow them to visualize cultures, leadership, exploration, and real human experiences. It has been rewarding to see students participate more confidently in discussions and show genuine curiosity about history.\r\nYour kindness is helping create opportunities for our haumāna to grow not only as readers, but also as thinkers and future leaders. Mahalo again for believing in our students and investing in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1771761577988,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-exploring-civilizations/10107777/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds, Exploring Civilizations","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tuiloma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9589777"},{"teacherId":8974593,"projectId":10111501,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in fully funding our project. The arrival of the printer basic school and art supplies, fidget tools, and recess equipment has truly transformed our classroom environment and breathed new life into our daily routines. \r\n\r\nHaving a reliable printer right in our classroom has been a game changer. It allows me to immediately print tailored learning materials, differentiated worksheets, and culturally rich reading passages the moment my students need them. Combined with the fresh school supplies, every single student now has the exact tools they need to participate fully in every lesson without any barriers.\r\n\r\nOur new fidget tools have made a profound difference in our classroom focus. For students who need a little extra sensory support, these tools provide a quiet outlet for energy, helping them stay grounded, attentive, and engaged during independent work and group lessons.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students walk into a classroom that feels fully equipped, supportive, and joyful. Thank you for making my classroom a brighter place to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1771788371919,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success/10111501/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lehua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974593"},{"teacherId":3988342,"projectId":10111995,"letterContent":"Our students are so excited to have the new games and Lego sets. They are enjoying coming in the morning, before school, and playing with their friends. I am realizing that the games are helping to build community and a love for all things strategic. They have enjoyed the chess game the most. I oftentimes have four to five games going at any given time. If they don't finish the game, they place the gam board on the side to continue at a later point in the day. \r\n\r\nThank you also for the snacks that were donated. The kids participate in hula, PE, and Agriculture. They are out in the sun for periods of time cultivating, planting, and harvesting 'uala, kalo, and ti leaves. Having a small snack for them was refreshing and filling after they worked outside. They were and still are so grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing tools for their minds to think critically. Thank you for providing snacks for them to munch on throughout the day. Thank you for making them feel seen, heard and valued. We are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1771790407339,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-thinking-snacks-for-success/10111995/","projectTitle":"Tools for Thinking, Snacks for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaleinani Sagapolutele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3988342_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y339&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771559299494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3988342"},{"teacherId":2099907,"projectId":10101994,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, \"Kuleana in Action: Student Led Wellness Kits.\" When the boxes of toothbrushes, deodorant, and soap first arrived, the students were buzzing with excitement. This project allowed my third-grade special education haumāna to transform from passive learners into active contributors. They saw firsthand that they have the power to create a positive ripple effect throughout our school, and that is a lesson that stays with a child forever.\r\n\r\nThe students took full ownership of the process. They carefully sorted the supplies and worked together to cut out the uplifting notes they had written for their peers. Because we didn't have enough kits for the entire school, the students had to practice critical thinking and empathy to decide where the need was greatest. They ultimately chose to donate the kits to the other third-grade classes and our Special Education department (K - 8th grade). \r\n\r\nThe impact of your gift goes beyond hygiene; it has laid a foundation of confidence and self-worth for my students. Our next step is to continue our \"Kuleana in Action\" series by continuing to reflect on this experience. We discussed how it felt to give back and identify other small ways they can serve our school and the Nānākuli community. Thank you for believing in my students and for giving them the resources to prove that they are capable of doing great things.","fullyFundedDate":1772556854119,"projectUrl":"project/kuleana-in-action-student-led-wellness/10101994/","projectTitle":"Kuleana in Action: Student Led Wellness Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Makanani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dmakanani"},{"teacherId":7887249,"projectId":10136981,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for supporting our classroom and helping bring this project to life. Because of your generosity, our students have been able to explore compassion in a meaningful, hands-on way through block printing. As students designed and carved messages of encouragement, they reflected on the feelings and experiences of others. This process helped them build empathy, strengthen communication skills, and understand how small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Seeing their artwork shared across campus has been powerful not just for those receiving the messages, but for the students creating them. Our haumāna are learning that compassion is something we can practice and express through our actions. We are truly grateful for your support in helping us build a more caring and connected school community.","fullyFundedDate":1773478110489,"projectUrl":"project/art-that-uplifts/10136981/","projectTitle":"Art That Uplifts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. AhSui (Kumu Dariess)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7887249_orig.jpg?crop=433,433,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723794847519","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumudariess"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_72576","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":707,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":63,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":51.9,"schoolId":72576,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ka Waihona 'o Ka Na'auao Public Charter School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ka Waihona 'o Ka Na'auao Public Charter School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/ka-waihona-o-ka-na-auao-public-charter-school/72576"}