{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kaimuki High School","outOfStateSupporters":41.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8975060,"projectId":10105256,"letterContent":"THANK YOU SO MUCH for choosing my project to be the recipient of your kindness and generosity. My students and classroom staff were thrilled to see the gifts from you. The cricut machine has been used in our classroom in conjunction with students' reward charts to encourage positive behaviors. We have created projects with it and are looking forward to using the hot press as well. The trampolines and spinning chair are much needed to help our students regulate their emotions and are used multiple times daily. MAHALO!","fullyFundedDate":1771647188878,"projectUrl":"project/building-social-emotional-and-self-regul/10105256/","projectTitle":"Building Social-Emotional and Self-Regulation Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8975060"},{"teacherId":8975060,"projectId":9787097,"letterContent":"A BIG mahalo for choosing my project to be the recipient of your kindness and generosity. The students and classroom staff were thrilled to see all of the much needed sensory items for the children to help regulate their emotions. Having all of these additional toys allow for my students to have their own bin of selections to choose from daily. They also switch them out as needed. On the first day, we showed the students each toy and demonstrated examples and non examples of appropriate ways to use them. They love them all. MAHALO!","fullyFundedDate":1769879392864,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-fidget-help-regulate-emotions/9787097/","projectTitle":"Sensory Fidget Help Regulate Emotions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8975060"},{"teacherId":8975060,"projectId":9996870,"letterContent":"THANK YOU SO MUCH for choosing my project to be the recipient of your kindness and generosity. These toys were placed in our classroom as much needed additional options for activities to build social emotional skills and communication. They were also provided as reinforcement for positive behavior. All of our students and classroom staff were thrilled to see the gifts from you and could not wait to use them. The storage bins allowed us to organize our classroom items and create activity centers around the classroom. Mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1769177441404,"projectUrl":"project/restock-the-room-with-preferred-activiti/9996870/","projectTitle":"Restock the room with preferred activities to enrich the environment!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8975060"},{"teacherId":10301317,"projectId":9792380,"letterContent":"The arrival of our new materials, supported by The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, sparked instant joy. When my students first opened the boxes, their eyes lit up with disbelief that these resources were for them! We are currently using the kits to build interactive models of local ecosystems. These tools have turned abstract lessons into hands-on discoveries. Next, we will use our equipment to test local soil samples, allowing my students to act as real scientists investigating our own school community.","fullyFundedDate":1766089233938,"projectUrl":"project/biontastic-experience-biology-class/9792380/","projectTitle":"BIOntastic Experience Biology Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teresa Brioso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10301317"},{"teacherId":10438988,"projectId":10111322,"letterContent":"First of all, thank you very much again for the donation! My students are thrilled to use the iPad to access our curriculum. While many people use iPads for entertainment, in our room, they have become essential creative workstations. Currently, Google Docs and Google Slides are the favorites. My students use Docs daily for their essay writing; having tools like spell check and word count right at their fingertips builds their confidence as writers. They are especially excited by Google Slides, which allows them to show their mastery of a subject through visuals and design when a traditional essay isn't the best fit.\r\n\r\nI've noticed this technology has been a game-changer for my reluctant writers. Students who used to struggle with a blank paper are now \"warming up\" to writing because the iPad makes it easy to organize their thoughts and edit on the fly. It has truly leveled the playing field for them. The Apple Pencil is also well perceived by one of my students who is extremely artistic and creative. The iPad and Apple Pencil combination allows him to draw sketches using the app Sketchbook. This student is truly enjoying the Apple Pencil since all of the art work he has done in the past have been on a computer using a mouse. The use of the iPad and Apple Pencil has become one of the things he looks forward to in class.","fullyFundedDate":1771783254390,"projectUrl":"project/technology-assistance-for-diverse-learne/10111322/","projectTitle":"Technology Assistance For Diverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tsang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438988"},{"teacherId":10299092,"projectId":9787931,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Each of these materials was selected based on the learning needs and reinforcement preferences of my students with special needs. Your support to educators and students is greatly appreciated. \r\n\r\nFrom toys to rewards, to sensory items to learning materials, your gifts brought a great deal of motivation and joy to my students with Autism. Obviously, I cannot share pictures of their smiles, but I know it would warm your hearts to be able to see them. \r\n\r\nThank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1767206490471,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-and-reward/9787931/","projectTitle":"Sensory and Reward","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10299092"},{"teacherId":9842114,"projectId":9989761,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful for your generous donation! With your donation, we were able to restock our sensory stress balls - these sensory tools help us as learning can be tough and allowing small fidget breaks after or during our work can really help us stay on task! As our students are stretching their learning for extended periods of time, the kitchen timers that were purchased allowed every student and staff member to have timers to use throughout the school day. We are incredibly grateful for the theraputty as this tool was a fun new activity that we could use throughout the school day! The different putty colors represented different firmness of putty. We all had fun testing out our favorites!\r\nThe students were so excited when the new items arrived and had fun going through the boxes that were shipped. Thank you again for providing incredible donations to help purchase these resources for our special needs classroom. The students are incredibly grateful for the supplies and I am so thankful for your donation.\r\nThe Kaimuki High School special needs classroom has truly benefited from your donation and we cannot thank you enough! Please know that your gift is profoundly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1769177442113,"projectUrl":"project/mid-year-restock/9989761/","projectTitle":"Mid Year Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chelsy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9842114"},{"teacherId":9842114,"projectId":9785652,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful for your generous donation! With your donation, we were able to access our learning with writing supplies - our special needs high school students love to use dry-erase markers, dry-erase boards, and dry-erase envelopes to work on different worksheets throughout the school day! We have also received the sensory fidgets and math manipulatives for counting that are super helpful to helping us achieve our academic goals! The sensory bracelets are a classroom favorite with everyone loving the bright colors and different textures!\r\nThe students were so excited when the new items arrived and had fun going through the boxes that were shipped. Thank you again for providing incredible donations to help purchase these resources for our special needs classroom. The students are incredibly grateful for the supplies and I am so thankful for your donation.\r\nThe Kaimuki High School special needs classroom has truly benefited from your donation and we cannot thank you enough! Please know that your gift is profoundly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1767206491229,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-access-our-learning/9785652/","projectTitle":"Help Us Access Our Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chelsy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9842114"},{"teacherId":9377093,"projectId":9787565,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love the new additions to the classroom library. The new Pete the Cat books have been especially exciting—they enjoy having their own copies to explore independently, which has encouraged more self-directed reading and engagement with stories. In addition, the sensory books have quickly become a favorite. Students are spending more time flipping through the pages, showing increased curiosity and willingness to interact with different textures. They are especially drawn to the sensory mats, eagerly touching and exploring them, which supports their tactile development. I've also noticed them becoming more attentive to auditory input, as they listen for and respond to different animal sounds throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe mini trampoline has also been a valuable addition to our classroom. It provides students with a safe and structured way to release energy while also meeting their sensory needs. Incorporating short movement breaks on the trampoline has helped students regulate their bodies, leading to improved focus and greater productivity during learning activities.","fullyFundedDate":1767222595926,"projectUrl":"project/sense-sational-learning/9787565/","projectTitle":"Sense-sational Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kristel Ingram","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9377093"},{"teacherId":8840932,"projectId":9711508,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Your donations have made a meaningful difference for my newcomer students. \r\n\r\nThe supplies we've attained thanks to your support have already been put to great use. The jumbo magnetic coordinate plane boards have become so helpful for students learning about functions. Students can work in small groups on the graph instead of working individually on paper. \r\n\r\nThe games from this project help to foster a sense of belonging in our classroom. Students enjoy bonding with their classmates through play. The fidgets toys help students stay calm and regulate their focus so they can be more productive in class. The water and snacks keep the students hydrated and full so they're not as distracted. The students were very happy to receive the new products for the class room. They were happy to have access to water and snacks and were excited to be able to graph on the large coordinate plane. \r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are going to continue to use these materials to continue to help students as they learn how to graph different functions and analyze changes in functions together in small groups. Since they will be working together they will not onnly be able to strengthen their mathematical skills but also continue to build their knowledge of the English language by explaining their reasoning with to the classmates in their groups. The interactive tools will help students to collaborate in ways that make math more accessible and meaningful to them. \r\n\r\nThank you for your support in helping create a classroom where students are equiped, engaged and reading to learn. Thank you for investing in my students and giving them tools that make math more interactive and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1762363475158,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-math-organizing-learning-a/9711508/","projectTitle":"Motivating Math: Organizing, Learning, and Celebrating Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8840932"},{"teacherId":3020552,"projectId":10103429,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding the rakes and T-shirts for our students. When they saw the rakes arrive, their reaction was priceless — \"Oh my goodness, now we have extra rakes!\" It may seem like a small thing, but having enough tools for everyone has made a tremendous difference.\r\n\r\nWe are currently working on a large composting project, and there are always leaves to gather. We use those leaves to layer over bags of shredded paper for mulching, so raking is an essential part of our process. With more rakes available, students no longer have to wait their turn or share tools. Instead of raking being a grueling task for just two or three students, it has become a fun, team effort with ten students working together at once.\r\n\r\nThe T-shirts have also created a sense of pride and unity. Students feel like they are part of something meaningful and professional.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped us keep our area clean and welcoming for visitors while making hands-on work more engaging and enjoyable. Thank you so much for supporting our students and our project.","fullyFundedDate":1771440161654,"projectUrl":"project/raking-away-our-stress/10103429/","projectTitle":"Raking Away our Stress!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3020552_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622057521444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-chu-hong"},{"teacherId":7927976,"projectId":10006343,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our project! Timers play a crucial role in creating a structured environment for our students. They help with transitions and encourage independence.\r\n\r\nThe handwashing timer has been particularly enjoyable for the students; they have learned to wash their hands without needing an adult to remind them to \"wash more.\" It has also made the task much more fun for them!\r\n\r\nThe talker buddy has been especially helpful for one of our youngest students. He is still learning to use it, but he has mastered the request, \"I want to play with toys.\" Providing him a way to express his basic wants and needs has opened a whole new world for him, and I cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1769177443125,"projectUrl":"project/building-brighter-classrooms-for-student/10006343/","projectTitle":"Building Brighter Classrooms for Students With Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7927976"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50835","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":520,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"9.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.9,"schoolId":50835,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kaimuki High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kaimuki High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/kaimuki-high-school/50835"}