{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Henry J Kaiser High School","outOfStateSupporters":25.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10248343,"projectId":9757699,"letterContent":"My students have not previously had opportunities in science classes to perform dissections or participate in large environmental labs such as soil retention and erosion mitigation. As their new teacher this year, I set a goal to change that. I am happy to share that within the first half of the year, students have completed two dissections, one of which used supplies donated by you.\r\n\r\nWe secured dogfish sharks and conducted dissections of the specimens. Students used standard laboratory tools, including scalpels, forceps, and probes, to examine and learn the anatomy of the animals while treating the specimens with care and respect. Despite living in Hawaii, this was the students' first experience working with this type of animal.\r\n\r\nStudents were prepared months in advance and showed strong engagement and anticipation. Attendance and participation improved during the project, including among students who typically struggle with punctuality.\r\n\r\nThe project was successful, and I hope to provide similar experiences for future classes.","fullyFundedDate":1758766800628,"projectUrl":"project/marine-science-investigations/9757699/","projectTitle":"Marine Science Investigations","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mahi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10248343"},{"teacherId":309806,"projectId":9678974,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our mousetrap vehicle project. Your contribution allowed students to use the wheels, wood, and mousetraps to design and build vehicles tailored to their individual goals. Some focusing on maximizing distance, while others prioritized speed.\r\n\r\nThrough the process, students quickly discovered that successful designs required trial and error. What many initially assumed would be a simple task became a valuable challenge that encouraged problem-solving and perseverance. Along the way, students developed hands-on design and construction skills while reinforcing key concepts related to Newton's laws, friction, and forces.","fullyFundedDate":1757423404631,"projectUrl":"project/mousetrap-vehicles/9678974/","projectTitle":"Mousetrap Vehicles","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ferro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp309806_orig.png?crop=129,129,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757463833671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/309806"},{"teacherId":8821794,"projectId":9774502,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project: \"Enlighten us but migraine & headache free!\"\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made an immediate & meaningful difference for my students. Because of you, our learning space is now filled with soft, calming light rather than harsh glare of neon ceiling bulbs that often triggered headaches. \r\n\r\nThe new lightening has transformed our classroom into a safe, comfortable environment where students can focus, think clearly, and feel ease.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support & for believing in students! Thank you for lighting our path in the best possible way.","fullyFundedDate":1759416864131,"projectUrl":"project/enlighten-us-but-seizure-migraines-fre/9774502/","projectTitle":"Enlighten us but seizure & migraines free!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ingrid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821794"},{"teacherId":9122820,"projectId":9593116,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our high school art students! With your generosity, we now have markers, paints, and air-dry clay that will give students the chance to explore new techniques, express themselves creatively, and take pride in their work. Your support is helping them grow as artists and inspiring them to keep dreaming bigger.\r\nThese supplies will not only make our art room more vibrant but will also give students the tools to develop important skills such as creativity, problem-solving, and confidence. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in the power of art to transform learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755555141882,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-imagination-to-life-exploring/9593116/","projectTitle":"Bringing Imagination to Life: Exploring New Art Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pandey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9122820_orig.jpg?crop=2157,2157,x352,y534&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690757041686","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9122820"},{"teacherId":8626801,"projectId":8877954,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our deepest gratitude for your generous contribution that funded our request for a new flash, SD cards, and other media technology for our yearbook/media class. Your support immediately transformed our digital storytelling. When the box arrived, the students reacted with pure, focused excitement—it was the first time many of them held a dedicated piece of high-quality recording technology that was exclusively theirs to use. Most importantly, the new SD cards immediately solved our biggest bottleneck, meaning the students now spend less time waiting and more time creating high-quality content.\r\n\r\nThe new resources are already fundamental to our current project. We are using the donated materials as the primary capture device for close-up interviews, relying on its superior quality to teach professional interview and framing techniques. The new SD cards ensure a seamless workflow, allowing quick transfer of large video files to our editing stations, enabling students to manage footage like true media professionals. We are currently moving into the post-production phase, where students will master professional editing, audio mastering, and finally, publish their completed interviews on the school's media channel for the entire community. Your donation has empowered our students to approach complex tasks with confidence and skill. Thank you again for being a vital part of our educational community.","fullyFundedDate":1729568522888,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-necessities-for-yearbook/8877954/","projectTitle":"Classroom Necessities for Yearbook","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hsu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8626801_orig.jpg?crop=745,745,x705,y937&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665791365500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8626801"},{"teacherId":5255877,"projectId":9383488,"letterContent":"Students can choose to focus on classwork when they are not seduced by the distractions posed by apps or instant messaging on their cell phones. I've seen it in other classrooms, and now I can see it in mine. The cell phone bank allows students who are self-aware to choose to place their phones away and out of reach. \r\n\r\nReactions: some students expressed \"relief\" that they could rely on a safe space in the room to park their phones for the class period because they couldn't trust themselves. Other students are even more careful now to keep their phone in their backpack for the duration of class.\r\n\r\nClass discussions and participation have improved at the beginning of the year and I hope it continues through the year. 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In my classroom, students are reading various resources for our curriculum, including but not limited to textbooks and educational websites. There is a balance of reading independently and as a group to practice pronunciation, which is helpful when learning new medical vocabulary. There were many students enjoying the new books to learn more outside of the class curriculum and study for competitions that are not a part of the class.","fullyFundedDate":1741662836532,"projectUrl":"project/essential-tools-for-tomorrows-healthcar/9153393/","projectTitle":"Essential Tools for Tomorrow's Healthcare Heroes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pacubas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9352243"},{"teacherId":6977621,"projectId":9501504,"letterContent":"Aloha. A big mahalo and thank you for your generous donation to my classroom. Imagine students who are already struggling to complete high school walking into a room full of tangible engagement tools to learn and create with. This is what your generosity has helped create.\r\n\r\n--> The 3d Print filament helps my students to keep creating in class\r\n--> The AMS lets that same filament be used to design multi colored prints\r\n\r\nWithout you this would not have been possible. My alternative learning classroom is now better prepared to serve students that learn differently or need a different approach to classroom learning. Amazing!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMr. Kaz","fullyFundedDate":1755832790628,"projectUrl":"project/multi-color-3d-printing-in-high-school-a/9501504/","projectTitle":"Multi Color 3D Printing in High School Alternative Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6977621_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596826939508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrkaz"},{"teacherId":6977621,"projectId":9293282,"letterContent":"Aloha. A big mahalo and thank you for your generous donation to my classroom. Imagine students who are already struggling to complete high school walking into a room full of tangible engagement tools to learn and create with. This is what your generosity has helped create.\r\n\r\n--> The 3D print filament in unique colors like applesauce let my students to think creatively as they design and print different items in class linked to content. \r\n\r\n\r\nWithout you this would not have been possible. My alternative learning classroom is now better prepared to serve students that learn differently or need a different approach to classroom learning. Amazing!","fullyFundedDate":1748637120621,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printer-filament-in-the-alternative-l/9293282/","projectTitle":"3D Printer Filament in the Alternative Learning Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6977621_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596826939508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrkaz"},{"teacherId":6977621,"projectId":9308396,"letterContent":"Aloha. A big mahalo and thank you for your generous donation to my classroom. Imagine students who are already struggling to complete high school walking into a room full of tangible engagement tools to learn and create with. This is what your generosity has helped create.\r\n\r\n--> The drinks are huge in my class. I don't have a rewards system but I do have students that need a little liquid encouragement from time to time to keep going. The cider and hot chocolate is awesome for that. \r\n\r\n\r\nWithout you this would not have been possible. My alternative learning classroom is now better prepared to serve students that learn differently or need a different approach to classroom learning. Amazing!","fullyFundedDate":1746787035597,"projectUrl":"project/hot-cocoa-cider-and-graham-in-the-clas/9308396/","projectTitle":"Hot Cocoa, Cider and Graham in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6977621_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596826939508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrkaz"},{"teacherId":6977621,"projectId":9308261,"letterContent":"Aloha. A big mahalo and thank you for your generous donation to my classroom. Imagine students who are already struggling to complete high school walking into a room full of tangible engagement tools to learn and create with. This is what your generosity has helped create.\r\n\r\n--> The fruit bars are great healthy recharge snacks\r\n--> The students loved the Nutella and other crunchy snacks\r\n\r\n\r\nWithout you this would not have been possible. My alternative learning classroom is now better prepared to serve students that learn differently or need a different approach to classroom learning. Amazing!","fullyFundedDate":1746786985278,"projectUrl":"project/snack-rewards-throughout-the-day-for-alt/9308261/","projectTitle":"Snack Rewards Throughout the Day for Alternative Learning Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6977621_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596826939508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrkaz"},{"teacherId":6977621,"projectId":9308241,"letterContent":"Aloha. A big mahalo and thank you for your generous donation to my classroom. Imagine students who are already struggling to complete high school walking into a room full of tangible engagement tools to learn and create with. This is what your generosity has helped create.\r\n\r\n--> Snacks are huge and helped to fuel and motivate my students.\r\n--> The pain was helpful in being creative in class\r\n--> The bins for organizing are key to being able to find things quickly and store things appropriately in class\r\n\r\nWithout you this would not have been possible. My alternative learning classroom is now better prepared to serve students that learn differently or need a different approach to classroom learning. 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