{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kalaheo High School","outOfStateSupporters":22.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2119286,"projectId":9772297,"letterContent":"Aloha and thank you for your generous funding, which has allowed us to purchase several learning tools that are already making a difference in our classroom. Items such as a mobile presentation stand, a document scanner, and portable flash drives have helped students organize their work, share ideas more effectively, and engage more deeply with lessons. \r\n\r\nStudents have been the able to utilize these tools to take ownership of their learning through various types of projects. The mobile presentation stand helps students share their work, giving them a sense of pride and confidence when presenting to classmates, industry professionals, and community. Portable flash drives allow students to save their projects and continue working on them without fear of losing their progress. The scanner has opened new possibilities by allowing students to turn handwritten work, artwork, and paper documents into digital files they can apply to a variety of mediums.\r\n\r\nYour support has provided resources that empower students, build confidence, and enhance learning experiences we simply could not offer otherwise.","fullyFundedDate":1759410204352,"projectUrl":"project/digital-design-studio/9772297/","projectTitle":"Digital Design Studio","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nishimura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2119286_orig.png?crop=2550,2550,x0,y34&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768250705412","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lori-nishimura"},{"teacherId":9338085,"projectId":9774838,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom project, Clean and Poetic. Because of your donations, I was able to significantly enrich my students' learning experience this quarter in ways that were both academically meaningful and creatively engaging. The Cambridge Shakespeare lesson-planning book you provided was especially impactful. I used it consistently throughout our Romeo and Juliet unit, and it greatly strengthened the structure, depth, and effectiveness of my instruction.\r\n\r\nYour contributions also made it possible for students to engage in hands-on, creative work. The art supplies, including construction paper, colored pencils, glue sticks, scissors, and thumbtacks, were essential for a creative writing project called My Medieval Romance. In this project, students wrote original scenes inspired by medieval romance and created accompanying artwork. The name tags and beanbags helped me design interactive warm-up activities, get-to-know-you games, and role-playing exercises for Romeo and Juliet, which helped students feel comfortable, energized, and connected at the start of class.\r\n\r\nI am also excited to share that these materials will continue to be used in future lessons. We still have plenty of the construction paper and art supplies, and in the fourth quarter, students will use them to create their own poetry books. Students will write original poems, collect poems we study throughout the quarter, and bind their work into handmade books using construction paper covers and twine. Each poem will be accompanied by student-created illustrations, making the colored pencils and other supplies especially valuable. In addition, the classroom supplies you donated, such as Clorox wipes, a power strip for student Chromebooks, and color-changing LED lights, helped create a welcoming, functional, and pleasant learning environment. Students noticed and appreciated having these materials available, and they used them right away with enthusiasm. Thank you again for supporting both the present and future learning of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1759434642962,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-poetic/9774838/","projectTitle":"Clean and Poetic","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9338085_orig.png?crop=493,493,x191,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698118070650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9338085"},{"teacherId":9698064,"projectId":9759177,"letterContent":"Muchas gracias and arigatou for supporting language learning and project based learning experiences in our Spanish and Japanese world language classrooms at Kalaheo High School. Through your support, in Japanese class we were able to engage in a PBL revolving around using Japanese to talk about students cultural identities through food. They created shokuhin sanpuru, which are food samples that are commonly seen in front of restaurants in Japan. The culminating experience was that they used these samples along with one pagers to describe foods that are meaningful to them in Japanese to virtual exchange students from Daigoseiryu High School in Ibaraki Prefecture.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, students in Spanish class got to engage in leveled reading experiences and book report writing through the support of the new fiction and non fiction books. With the new topics, Spanish learning has reached new areas previously unexplored and further expanded Spanish students horizons in applying language to different situations. We finally got to showcase student work and promote our world language program at the parent night held for intermediate school students coming to Kalaheo next school year. We appreciate all your support!","fullyFundedDate":1761542888964,"projectUrl":"project/having-fun-with-art-literature-in-japa/9759177/","projectTitle":"Having Fun With Art & Literature in Japanese & Spanish!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Quang-Sensei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9698064_orig.jpg?crop=1493,1493,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724309126314","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9698064"},{"teacherId":9744122,"projectId":9779900,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly kind contribution to our classroom. Your decision to fund our project has brought a wave of excitement and relief to both myself and my students. It is truly heartening to know that there are individuals like you who are committed to supporting education and ensuring that students have the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThe specific items you provided—the magnetic whiteboards, dry erase pens and erasers, pens, and snacks—have already made a tangible difference in our daily routine. The whiteboards and markers have transformed our interactive lessons, allowing students to brainstorm and solve problems visually in real-time. Meanwhile, the snacks are a hit with the kids and provide me with a reward option for those students who have earned recognition for doing good work.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom goes far beyond the physical supplies. By providing these resources, you have sent a powerful message to my students that their education is valued by the community. You have helped create an environment where they feel supported and prepared to do their best work. Thank you once again for your remarkable generosity and for making such a positive impact on our learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1760296507161,"projectUrl":"project/2025-2026-mr-pugh-wishlist/9779900/","projectTitle":"2025-2026 Mr. Pugh Wishlist","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9744122"},{"teacherId":8821912,"projectId":9781099,"letterContent":"Mahalo once again for your generous donations! \r\n\r\nAdding more manga and graphic novels to the library's collection helps me to reach even more students! We all know that getting students to want to read is a huge challenge at any level. By giving them the kinds of things they are asking to read, is how we meet it. Even students who are reluctant readers or who struggle to read full-text books enjoy reading manga and graphic novels because the images help with comprehension and enhance the enjoyment of the story. \r\n\r\nBuilding a love of reading is so important for students as they continue on their journey of life-long learning. Thank you once again!","fullyFundedDate":1759595945077,"projectUrl":"project/if-you-build-it-they-will-read/9781099/","projectTitle":"If You Build It, They Will Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fujii","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8821912_orig.jpg?crop=1525,1525,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741721401395","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821912"},{"teacherId":9903025,"projectId":9703228,"letterContent":"Thank you again for being so generous in supporting me and my students. With your donation, my students were able to get the classroom supplies they need, and equipment used to expand their opportunity for growth and learning.\r\n\r\nI would like to share a couple of moments with you that really made me happy. For one, my weight training classes love the new barbell jacks and EZ bars. Most of them have never seen or used a barbell jack before, so when I taught them how to use it for the first time, they were so amazed. They were saying things like \"wow that makes it so much easier\" and \"that is so smart\". Another big hit was the scarves. We used them for a short activity called \"TuTu Tag\" where students started with two scarves partly tucked in their pockets or under their waist band, and had to collect as many scarves from others as possible within a time limit. Then the students with the most scarves would show off their new tutu's! A simple game with simple equipment, but they had a blast. Students said things like \"wow Mr. that was the best game yet\" and \"can we play that again!\".\r\n\r\nThe next steps for my classes is a lesson on Special Olympic Sports, where students will be able to learn about and participate in a few of them. The bell ball and sun glasses donated will be used specifically for a game called Goal Ball that is typically played in the Special Olympics by athletes with visual impairments. \r\n\r\nAgain, I am very grateful for your donation and contribution to my students' learning experience. Your generosity means a lot!","fullyFundedDate":1758573683979,"projectUrl":"project/resource-booster-for-the-classroom/9703228/","projectTitle":"Resource Booster for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaneta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9903025_orig.jpg?crop=3648,3648,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753297112960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9903025"},{"teacherId":9744122,"projectId":9535924,"letterContent":"Early on in the year, I was hoping to get a portable whiteboard so that I could use the permanent white board for student work. Thankfully this project was funded, but Amazon has not been able to ship any of the selected boards to Hawaii. I think we finally found one that might work. \r\nI also realized that due to the nature of the board being portable, it would be awesome to have a portable (wireless) adapter to use when presenting to this board, since the location of it may not be permanent. Both items canbe purchased within the original budget. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1757521969848,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboard-for-a-growing-math-class/9535924/","projectTitle":"Whiteboard for a Growing Math Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9744122"},{"teacherId":9967072,"projectId":9158340,"letterContent":"Thank you for the hydroponics kit. We have been doing experiments using ecocolumns for environmental science.\r\nAn ecocolumn's purpose is to serve as a self-contained, simplified model ecosystem, typically a terrestrial and an aquatic environment, to demonstrate how different parts of an ecosystem interact and how nutrient cycles, like nitrogen and water, sustain life. It helps students learn about biotic and abiotic factors, food chains, and the importance of balance and responsibility in maintaining a living system over time. The candy was used to motivate students to participate in class.","fullyFundedDate":1741920364858,"projectUrl":"project/variables-that-affect-plant-growth/9158340/","projectTitle":"Variables that affect plant growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967072"},{"teacherId":9376070,"projectId":9163570,"letterContent":"At the start of this school year, students in our Individual/Dual Sports class have been able to use the new soccer balls to improve basic skills in soccer such as dribbling and shooting the ball. With classes up to 34 students, students are able to practice fundamentals of the sport with individual access to the new soccer balls, which gives them more ball handling time. The college ruled paper supply depletes quickly because many students do not to always come to school equipped with school supplies. Due to a note taking requirement in the PE Lifetime Fitness classes, the supply of paper needs to be refilled often. Last school year, Body Conditioning students were able to work with the fitness parachutes during speed training. It was the first time that most students worked with parachutes. All the snack prizes were awarded to students after group competition that included relay races and sprint races. Students always look forward to being awarded snack prizes.\r\n\r\nThese are a few examples of how your donations helped students in PE at our school. Thank you wholeheartedly for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1742048707837,"projectUrl":"project/achieving-personal-fitness-goals/9163570/","projectTitle":"Achieving Personal Fitness Goals!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colburn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9376070_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700517926691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9376070"},{"teacherId":9167294,"projectId":9219252,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support is deeply appreciated and directly contributes to creating a positive and equitable learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nIn today's world, students are highly adept at navigating digital tools, but this can sometimes lead to them overlooking the essential physical supplies needed for success in school. With your help, my students now feel fully prepared for the new school year. The notebooks you provided allow them to take notes and express their creativity, all thanks to your donation.\r\n\r\nMany students were thrilled to learn that they would not have to go out and purchase supplies for my class. Some mentioned their gratitude for having these materials readily available in the classroom, saving them from the burden of carrying heavy supplies around all day. They also expressed excitement that the notebooks were blank, offering them a canvas to personalize with their own creative designs.\r\n\r\nMy goal is to ensure that no student ever feels limited because they cannot afford or have forgotten necessary materials. Your contribution has been instrumental in removing this potential barrier, allowing students to focus entirely on their learning. This donation is more than just a gift of supplies; it is a gift of confidence and opportunity.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for being a partner in my students' education.","fullyFundedDate":1746786279031,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-restock/9219252/","projectTitle":"Supplies Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mikayla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9167294_orig.jpg?crop=2610,2610,x80,y715&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743408087624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9167294"},{"teacherId":9167294,"projectId":9219250,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support has enabled us to integrate new organizational practices, helping our students start the school year with a fresh perspective. We know you are interested in hearing how this project has been received, and we are thrilled to share the students' positive reactions.\r\n\r\nThe students were fascinated by the paper shredder, a tool many had never seen before. Their responses were a testament to their engagement, with comments like, \"Wow, I could watch this all day,\" and \"What, that is so cool; I want to try!\" This hands-on experience became a powerful lesson in the importance of tidying up old papers and assignments to make room for new materials. The shredder provided a fun and interactive way for students to learn to distinguish between important documents to keep and those they could responsibly discard.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part of the project for the students was seeing the mix of colorful shredded paper at the end. They joyfully noted that it looked like confetti, a visual symbol of their collective effort. This activity not only fostered teamwork as they reflected on their accomplishments over the school year, but it also taught them that organizing can be a rewarding and communal experience.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a tangible difference in our students' lives. Beyond the practical lesson in decluttering, they have learned to value the process of organization and the satisfaction that comes with preparing for a new chapter. Thank you again for your generosity and for being such a wonderful partner in our students' education.","fullyFundedDate":1746786050975,"projectUrl":"project/out-with-the-old-and-in-with-the-new/9219250/","projectTitle":"Out with the Old and In with the NEW!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mikayla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9167294_orig.jpg?crop=2610,2610,x80,y715&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743408087624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9167294"},{"teacherId":9167294,"projectId":9219248,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our school program. Your support is invaluable, and we are deeply grateful for your willingness to help us provide meaningful, real-world experiences for our students.\r\n\r\nUpon the arrival of your donation, the students were incredibly excited to unbox the new supplies for our course. The timing could not have been more perfect. We had just completed a digital design project to create posters raising awareness for campus issues. Your donation of a printer and other materials allowed the students to bring their digital work into the physical world, which provided them a powerful lesson in craftsmanship and mindfulness. We were able to print mini-versions of their designs, which we then gave to teachers and counselors. Seeing their work proudly displayed in rooms across the school not only filled them with a sense of accomplishment but also empowered them to take ownership of the project and speak confidently about its purpose.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this was their first time using an X-Acto knife and a self-healing cutting mat. They quickly learned that while the tool required patience and a steady hand, it resulted in a far cleaner and more professional cut than scissors. The dedication, patience, and passion they showed for their work were evident in every detail.\r\n\r\nWith your help, our students were able to see their designs used in a tangible, real-world setting to help bring awareness to important issues on campus. We cannot thank you enough for the joy and confidence your donations have brought to our classroom. Your support is truly making a difference in their education and future endeavors.","fullyFundedDate":1746785848024,"projectUrl":"project/stop-its-design-time/9219248/","projectTitle":"Stop! 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