{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":34.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7935821,"projectId":10105147,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project through DonorsChoose. When the boxes arrived, the excitement in the room was palpable. It is not every day that my students get to witness firsthand that a community of kind individuals—some of whom they have never even met—is actively investing in their education and cheering them on from afar.\r\n\r\nThe supplies you provided have already begun to transform our daily learning environment. Whether it is the brand-new art supplies sparking creative problem-solving, or the essential organizational tools keeping us on track, these resources are making a tangible difference. My students are more engaged, motivated, and eager to learn because they now have the proper tools to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for your willingness to support public school classrooms and for believing in the potential of my students. Your kindness has not only enriched our curriculum but has also reminded my class that their education truly matters. We are incredibly grateful for your support and will make sure these supplies are put to the absolute best use.","fullyFundedDate":1771609448198,"projectUrl":"project/school-wide-homeroom-competition-games/10105147/","projectTitle":"School Wide Homeroom Competition Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hankins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7935821"},{"teacherId":4048314,"projectId":10105278,"letterContent":"Our new flexible seating resources have completely transformed the atmosphere in our 8th grade classroom. Students are now able to choose seating options that help them feel comfortable, focused, and engaged during lessons and collaborative activities. One of the most impactful moments came during a recent class discussion project where students analyzed multiple perspectives in a nonfiction text. Because students were able to move into comfortable discussion groups, I noticed a huge increase in participation, thoughtful conversation, and critical thinking. Students who are usually hesitant to speak began contributing ideas and asking deeper questions during peer discussions.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new seating options, their excitement was immediate and genuine. Many students walked into the classroom smiling and asking if they could try different seats right away. They expressed how much they appreciated having a learning environment that felt welcoming and designed with their needs in mind. The flexible seating helped students feel more ownership over their learning space, and that positive energy carried directly into our classroom activities. Even students who often struggle with focus seemed calmer and more engaged throughout the day.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, students will be using the flexible seating during collaborative projects, Socratic seminars, and small-group problem-solving activities that encourage discussion and higher-level thinking. Our next unit focuses heavily on student-led conversations and analyzing evidence to support claims, and these seating options will continue to support productive teamwork and communication. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, students now have a classroom environment that encourages comfort, confidence, collaboration, and meaningful learning every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1771597647300,"projectUrl":"project/seats-that-spark-success/10105278/","projectTitle":"Seats That Spark Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lulla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4048314_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522913275966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4048314"},{"teacherId":9967579,"projectId":10107014,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our sixth grade students with supplies that allow their ideas to flourish. \r\n\r\nStudents were so excited to utilize the art supplies and had fun doing activities on our small whiteboards. Some of them even had fun helping to put the rolling cart together. With these brand new supplies in our classroom, students were to engage in various activities. As seen in the photos, you can see that they did some really awesome art work related to poetry and figurative language. We will continue to get excellent use of the supplies!","fullyFundedDate":1771755117211,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-classroom-for-colorful-ideas/10107014/","projectTitle":"Colorful Classroom for Colorful Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kalaola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967579"},{"teacherId":9655903,"projectId":10103510,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the new supplies for our orchestra students and our classroom. These new supplies have really helped to brighten up our classroom and they look amazing. The students and I were very grateful for them. The new strings helped ensure that all of our students have strings for their instruments and they were very happy when the new strings came in. Thank you very much for supporting our middle school orchestra program. We are very grateful for your support of performing arts in our schools.","fullyFundedDate":1771446169242,"projectUrl":"project/new-supplies-for-orchestra-class/10103510/","projectTitle":"New Supplies for Orchestra Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kwong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9655903"},{"teacherId":9419357,"projectId":9888609,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom. Your contributions are helping create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that support both academic growth and student well-being.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of spectroscopes and blacklights, students were able to explore physical science concepts such as light, optics, and the electromagnetic spectrum in exciting and interactive ways. These tools allowed students to investigate scientific phenomena firsthand, helping them build curiosity, critical thinking skills, and a deeper understanding of how science connects to the real world. \r\n\r\nThe art supplies provided for STEAM activities encouraged creativity, innovation, and problem-solving as students combine science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics in collaborative projects. These materials give students opportunities to design, create, and express their learning in ways that strengthen both academic and creative confidence. STEAM activities help students develop important 21st-century skills such as teamwork, communication, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nYour support of classroom office supplies also helps ensure students have access to the everyday materials needed for a successful learning environment. \r\n\r\nIn addition, the games provided for social-emotional learning (SEL) activities helped students build positive relationships, communication skills, and a stronger sense of belonging within the classroom community. Through structured games and collaborative activities, students have opportunities to practice teamwork, empathy, and problem-solving while building meaningful connections with their peers.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping create a classroom environment where students feel supported, inspired, and excited to learn every day. Your generosity is making a lasting impact on both student achievement and classroom culture.","fullyFundedDate":1764640461688,"projectUrl":"project/sensational-science/9888609/","projectTitle":"Sensational Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morreale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9419357_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728633178289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9419357"},{"teacherId":9419357,"projectId":10106994,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 6th grade science classroom through the donation of a new digital microscope. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the way our students experience science every day.\r\n\r\nWith this microscope, students are able to observe cells and microorganisms firsthand in real time. The digital display allows students to collaborate, discuss observations together, and engage in authentic scientific investigations as a class. It has transformed our classroom into a more interactive, hands-on learning environment where curiosity and discovery thrive.\r\n\r\nMany of our students learn best through visual and experiential activities, and this technology helps make science more accessible and exciting for all learners. \r\n\r\nYour support is helping inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, healthcare workers, and problem-solvers. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create learning experiences they will remember for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1771631289704,"projectUrl":"project/zooming-in-on-science-a-digital-microsc/10106994/","projectTitle":"Zooming In on Science: A Digital Microscope","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morreale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9419357_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728633178289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9419357"},{"teacherId":10438016,"projectId":10105756,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation of calculators and snacks! The four function calculators have been critical in helping students focus on learning grade level volume, transformations, and functions in quarter 4 of this school year. Without them, students struggle with basic computations and the pace of class would have been much slower than it is. They will continue being used daily in future years as well! \r\n\r\nThe snacks were also appreciated by my students. I rewarded several classes for positive behaviors mentioned in a substitute report while I was out on leave. It's great to hear about students helping each other out and working together to learn when I wasn't in class. The students absolutely earned those treats for their integrity!","fullyFundedDate":1771604228966,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-for-title-1-school/10105756/","projectTitle":"Calculators for Title 1 School","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438016"},{"teacherId":10323471,"projectId":9847260,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for the reading materials received through this generous donation. So far, some of the most enjoyable lessons to teach have been those related to symbolism. This has been a \"first\" for many of my students, as they are reading an allegory for the first time. As a result, reading Animal Farm by George Orwell has opened students' eyes not only to how creative a writer can be, but also to how a story can represent a specific historical time period and/or figures.\r\n\r\nReading Animal Farm is a communal experience in my classroom. We listen to the audio simultaneously and follow along in the text. I think students prefer this approach, as it can be daunting for my EL and SPED students to participate in the \"popcorn\" or traditional read-aloud method. They especially enjoy the \"British accent\" audio—it's something different, and it allows them to follow along with greater ease. I also have students complete \"during reading\" questions and pause frequently to check for understanding.\r\n\r\nI would say that students who are familiar with Orwell's work are enjoying the book. I also have some reluctant readers who engage more with the audio and \"lock in\" when it's time to read. For that, I am truly grateful.\r\n\r\nMahalo for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1764598442939,"projectUrl":"project/growing-readers-building-critical-think/9847260/","projectTitle":"Growing Readers, Building Critical Thinkers: Our Classroom Revolution","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fuller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10323471_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y152&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761122136038","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10323471"},{"teacherId":9711946,"projectId":10077095,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our band room is functioning at a higher level every single day. The new mouthpiece brushes, Korg tuners, trombone case, and cymbal travel bag are already making a meaningful difference in how my students rehearse, care for their instruments, and take pride in their musicianship.\r\n\r\nWe immediately put the mouthpiece brushes and Korg tuners into daily use. Where some students now have a tuner to use during each practice session, and a mouthpiece brush to clean as needed. Students now clean their mouthpieces regularly as part of our classroom routine, reinforcing healthy habits and personal responsibility. During rehearsal, students use the tuners to check pitch independently before we begin full ensemble work. This has transformed our warm-ups — instead of waiting for me to tell them they're sharp or flat, they actively listen, adjust, and take ownership of their sound. One powerful moment was watching a sixth grader confidently adjust their slide position after checking the tuner and hearing the pitch lock in with the ensemble. That independence is exactly what we strive for.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were genuinely excited. The percussionists were especially thrilled to see the new cymbal travel bag — it immediately elevated how they store and transport equipment for performances. Our trombone student who received the new case felt an incredible sense of pride and relief knowing their instrument now has reliable protection. It may seem simple, but having proper equipment tells students that their work matters.\r\n\r\nNext, we are applying these resources toward refining our tone and intonation as we prepare for upcoming performances. We are currently focusing on blend and balance in ensemble literature, and the consistent use of tuners is helping students understand how their individual pitch affects the full group sound. As we move forward, students will continue developing listening skills, instrument care routines, and performance readiness — skills that extend far beyond the band room.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in both the musicianship and responsibility of these young performers. Your support is heard in every rehearsal.","fullyFundedDate":1770818418400,"projectUrl":"project/our-ms-band-equipment/10077095/","projectTitle":"Our MS Band Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9711946_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724787506301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9711946"},{"teacherId":9967579,"projectId":9780783,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for allowing students to engage in meaningful conversations by donating these books! This past quarter, students worked in book clubs (small groups) to read aloud Holes by Louis Sachar. After finishing each chapter, students engaged in meaningful conversations with their book club and completed questions related to reading comprehension, drawing inferences, finding text evidence, making personal connections, and so much more. This was made a whole lot easier because they had physical copies! I even had past students visit the class and show jealousy that this year's students got to actually have the book.\r\n\r\nAfter reading all 50 juicy chapters, students then demonstrated their learning by writing a thematic essay. They did an awesome job including text evidence with page numbers and direct quotes, thanks to the availability of the physical book. \r\n\r\nAgain, mahalo for allowing our students to flourish!","fullyFundedDate":1759555701490,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-stories-unlocking-voices-nov/9780783/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Stories, Unlocking Voices: Novels for 6th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kalaola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967579"},{"teacherId":9804676,"projectId":9781878,"letterContent":"I want thank you for providing my students with the materials to make the most of their \"Work and Play\" time in school. They personalized their steno books and use it every time they have an online assignment. They are required to do a substantial portion of their math using an online program. As a math teacher, I always want them to show their math work to justify their thoughts and answers. Sometimes, pencil and paper is best. The steno books provide that space and routine. \r\n As for the \"Play\", my school has a quarterly Incentive Day where students who need time to make up work are provided that time and the other students can choose fun activities as a reward for keeping up with their assignments. I used the ping pong sets as one of the activities options and I have to say that the students who selected my activity seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves! We did a tournament and the champion received a goody bag of treats also funded by you. I've also used the ping pong sets in my advisory class when students finish their assignments. \r\n Thank you. Without your generousity, I would not have been able to provide these activities.","fullyFundedDate":1759602051651,"projectUrl":"project/work-and-play-together/9781878/","projectTitle":"Work and Play Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shishido","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9804676"},{"teacherId":9655903,"projectId":9772407,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation and for your support of music in our school system. My students and I truly appreciate the new instruments and strings and they were so excited when they came in the mail. Thanks to you, my students are enjoying learning and performing on the instruments. We just had a concert and I could tell these new instruments really helped them sound their best on stage. We cannot thank you enough for your continued support. We truly appreciate all that you do!","fullyFundedDate":1759193230481,"projectUrl":"project/new-viola-and-strings/9772407/","projectTitle":"New Viola and Strings","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kwong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9655903"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50849","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":602,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":52,"percentAsian":48,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":19,"percentMultiracialImputed":16,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.6,"schoolId":50849,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/kawananakoa-middle-school/50849"}