{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kaimuki High School","outOfStateSupporters":41.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3662236,"projectId":10105053,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation. We are truly grateful for your support and the thoughtful selection of items you provided for our students.\r\n\r\nThe STEM kits have already sparked excitement and curiosity. Students are eager to explore, build, and learn through hands-on activities that make science and problem-solving both fun and engaging. The \"Science of Cooking: Ice Cream\" kit is especially exciting, as it combines learning with a real-world (and delicious!) experience.\r\n\r\nThe math activity book is another wonderful addition, offering creative ways for students to strengthen their skills while staying engaged. The Wacky Tracks and building materials have also been a big hit, giving students opportunities to collaborate, think creatively, and work together to design and build.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the snack donations are greatly appreciated and help support our students throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a meaningful impact by providing enriching, hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for social interaction and teamwork. Thank you again for your kindness and continued support of our students' growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1771685054566,"projectUrl":"project/loving-stem/10105053/","projectTitle":"Loving STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dessy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3662236_orig.jpg?crop=467,467,x342,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706216598275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3662236"},{"teacherId":3662236,"projectId":9994362,"letterContent":"We are truly grateful for your generous donations. Your support has made a meaningful difference for our students, and they are already enjoying and benefiting from these new resources.\r\n\r\nThe coloring books have been a big hit—students especially love bringing the adorable animal drawings to life. The new colored pencils are also greatly appreciated, as our previous supplies had been worn down from frequent use.\r\n\r\nThe social skills kit has been a valuable addition as well. Students have the opportunity to explore the activities independently and at their own pace, and many choose to engage with them regularly. These experiences allow us to reinforce and connect important social skills throughout the week in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the new leisure activities, including magnet blocks and puzzles, have been a wonderful way for students to collaborate in small groups. They are building creativity and teamwork as they construct structures together and work toward the shared goal of completing puzzles. These moments provide natural opportunities to practice and strengthen their social skills.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for supporting our students' growth and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1769177444392,"projectUrl":"project/mid-school-year-refresh-and-restock/9994362/","projectTitle":"Mid School Year Refresh and Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dessy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3662236_orig.jpg?crop=467,467,x342,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706216598275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3662236"},{"teacherId":3017506,"projectId":10104128,"letterContent":"This project has had a meaningful impact on how students learn, organize information, and share their thinking in our social studies classroom. The addition of structured book bins has transformed how students access reading materials. Instead of books being difficult to locate or overlooked, students can now independently browse by topic, unit, or interest area. This has increased student choice and engagement, and we have already seen more students voluntarily selecting texts and staying engaged in sustained reading. At the same time, the improved organization helps create a calmer, more purposeful classroom environment where literacy is visibly valued.\r\n\r\nThe Apple TV technology has been especially exciting for students because it allows them to share their work instantly and confidently with the class. Students can wirelessly present research projects, analyze primary and secondary sources, and showcase multimedia presentations without the stress of complicated setup or technical barriers. This has significantly increased participation and willingness to present, as students feel more in control of their work and more prepared to speak in front of their peers. The immediacy of the technology makes learning feel more dynamic and interactive, turning presentations into shared learning experiences rather than isolated assignments.\r\n\r\nWe have also noticed that students who are typically more reserved have especially benefited from this new system. Some who were previously hesitant to present are now more willing to share because the process feels smoother and less intimidating. In particular, students who are strong in digital creation but less confident in speaking have found a bridge between their skills and their voice. This has helped build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and create a more inclusive classroom where more students feel capable of contributing meaningfully.","fullyFundedDate":1771450267861,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-readers-and-student-voices/10104128/","projectTitle":"Empowering Readers and Student Voices","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3017506_orig.png?crop=386,386,x104,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630104810723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3017506"},{"teacherId":7353569,"projectId":10111877,"letterContent":"This was the perfect project to create belonging for our year-long classes that had nearly half new students join our classes at the beginning of January. We needed a project that promoted collaboration and pride. Students were introduced to each other, made their own designs, practiced tape art elements and then through discussion, negotiated how to literally combine their ideas! Students became very creative during this process! For instance, two students combined their snail and basketball player drawings to become a snail playing basketball! It is terrific!\r\n\r\nAlthough students are still in the process of crafting their final tape art pieces, they have yet to create a title and present their new art piece. \r\n\r\nThe next steps are to complete the nonfiction text we are reading about flamingos. As an extension of learning, students will research their favorite animal. With the information, they will craft some way to present it to the class. Afterward, we will categorize the animals by habitat. Then students will also have the opportunity to use tape art to show their animals in the same habitat. Again, building friendships while using the many supplies provided by your funding.","fullyFundedDate":1771788895414,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-for-summer/10111877/","projectTitle":"Hungry for Summer!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7353569_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595625779974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7353569"},{"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"}],"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"}