{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kūlanihākoʻi High School","outOfStateSupporters":42.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10358915,"projectId":10260020,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your incredibly generous support of our classroom project, pH Mysteries: Identifying Acids and Bases in Everyday Substances. Your donation has brought vital hands-on chemistry tools directly into the hands of our eager learners.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students don't just have to read about chemical properties in a textbook. Instead, they get to act as real scientists—using indicator solutions, testing common household items, and visually exploring the pH scale to solve real-world science mysteries.\r\n\r\nThis project does more than teach a single lesson; it sparks a lasting curiosity about how the world works. Seeing the exact moment a liquid changes color and reveals its chemical identity creates an unforgettable \"aha!\" moment for these students.Your commitment to education means the world to us. We cannot wait to share updates and photos once our lab is up and running!","fullyFundedDate":1778693820255,"projectUrl":"project/ph-mysteries-identifying-acids-and-base/10260020/","projectTitle":"pH Mysteries: Identifying Acids and Bases in Everyday Substances","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaycel Jade Castro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10358915_orig.jpg?crop=2590,2590,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763749435558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10358915"},{"teacherId":10358915,"projectId":10266674,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous gift to our classroom. Your support funded the \"Colors of Chemistry: A Flame Test Investigation\" project. The Impact of Your Gift is hands-on learning where students used real lab equipment and metal salts to test different elements, seeing the science where learners watched the flame test turn bright red, apple green, and vivid yellow, and connecting concepts where students linked these colorful reactions to excited electrons and energy levels.\r\n\r\nWhen the copper solution turned the flame blue-green, the room filled with gasps of excitement. Students stopped just reading textbooks and started experiencing real chemical reactions. They began to understand how scientists identify unknown elements and how fireworks get their brilliant hues.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this engaging science lesson possible. Your kindness inspires our students to explore the wonders of chemistry.","fullyFundedDate":1779835837675,"projectUrl":"project/colors-of-chemistry-a-flame-test-invest/10266674/","projectTitle":"Colors of Chemistry: A Flame Test Investigation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaycel Jade Castro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10358915_orig.jpg?crop=2590,2590,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763749435558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10358915"},{"teacherId":10358915,"projectId":10125034,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project, Lather Lab: The Science Behind Soap. Thanks to the dedicated materials you provided, we were able to dive deep into the process of saponification—the chemical reaction that transforms oils and bases into usable soap. Once the soap was made, the science didn't stop. Students acted as quality-control scientists, testing their creations for properties like pH levels, lather volume, and solubility.\r\nYour gift allowed me to accomplish several major goals in my teaching: Engaged multiple learning styles by bridging rigorous STEM concepts with a tactile, artistic project. Made chemistry personally relevant by showing students the exact science behind an item they use every single day. The excitement in the room was palpable, and the students were incredibly proud to take home a functional product they engineered themselves. You didn't just fund supplies; you sparked a lasting curiosity about the chemistry of everyday life.","fullyFundedDate":1773895924234,"projectUrl":"project/lather-lab-the-science-behind-soap/10125034/","projectTitle":"Lather Lab: The Science Behind Soap","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaycel Jade Castro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10358915_orig.jpg?crop=2590,2590,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763749435558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10358915"},{"teacherId":10098889,"projectId":9892384,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Empowering Young \r\nScientists with Digital Discovery.\" Your donation of a laptop, pencils, glue, and dry-erase pens has made a meaningful difference in our science classroom. These resources have given my students more opportunities to participate actively, collaborate with classmates, and express their ideas.\r\n\r\nThe laptop has been especially helpful in making science more engaging and accessible. Students use it to research topics, explore digital resources, watch educational materials, and investigate questions beyond what is available in our textbook. They are excited to use technology as a tool for discovery and enjoy working together to find information and share what they learn.\r\n\r\nI have especially noticed that some quieter students become more engaged when technology is part of our activities. Having different ways to explore and present their ideas helps them participate with greater confidence. The pencils, glue, and dry-erase pens also support our hands-on activities, group work, brainstorming, and scientific models.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom filled with curiosity, collaboration, creativity, and discovery. Your generosity is helping my students grow not only as science learners, but also as confident young scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1769177435084,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-scientists-with-digital/9892384/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Scientists with Digital Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LAI","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10098889_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762972658708","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10098889"},{"teacherId":4437563,"projectId":10253153,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generous support of our project to bring \"Building Thinking Classrooms\" strategies to our students. It was an incredible success across all my classes last year, and every single one of my students truly benefited from having these interactive tools.\r\n\r\nIn particular, I saw a remarkable shift in two students who previously struggled with consistent attendance and engagement. Working at these vertical whiteboard stations gave them a fresh, low-pressure way to dive into problem-solving, and I watched the concepts finally click for them. Seeing their confidence grow was inspiring, and I am so hopeful they will carry that momentum and success into this school year.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a ripple effect far beyond my own classroom. Because of the clear impact and success we witnessed, our entire Science Professional Learning Community is now expanding these exact practices across all our science curricula. Thank you for your unwavering support of our public schools and our Maui students!\r\n\r\nAloha,\r\nMista Fitz","fullyFundedDate":1779736073470,"projectUrl":"project/think-biology/10253153/","projectTitle":"Think Biology","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4437563_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498603529301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/coachfitz"},{"teacherId":5227891,"projectId":10105012,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing our Lei Ānuenue community event to life! Your support provided the vibrant color run powder and supplies that filled our school community with laughter, connection, and joy. Seeing our students and families come together, blanketed in a beautiful rainbow of colors, was a true reflection of the HĀ framework in action—fostering deep belonging, total well-being, and community spirit. This unforgettable experience wouldn't have been possible without your incredible generosity. Mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1771665520882,"projectUrl":"project/lei-nuenue/10105012/","projectTitle":"Lei Ānuenue","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frost","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5227891_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520639719154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5227891"},{"teacherId":4437563,"projectId":9774877,"letterContent":"Mahalo for the supplies to build our interactive notebooks and for my students to collaborate on posters of the rich biodiversity found on Maui and how to protect it. \r\n\r\nIt is great having a printer in my classroom to support the collaboration and building thinking classroom strategies in my classes. \r\n\r\nStudents made posters about the Hawaiian Honeycreepers, the invasive rhinoceros beetle that are devastating our coconut trees and lily palms, over fishing, and ghost nets to name some of their great projects. \r\n\r\nWe are extremely grateful for your generosity and dedication to uplift public education.","fullyFundedDate":1759417680127,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-notebooks-and-collaborative/9774877/","projectTitle":"Interactive Notebooks and Collaborative Posters","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4437563_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498603529301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/coachfitz"},{"teacherId":6334463,"projectId":9780312,"letterContent":"My high school students still enjoy the pocket printer and crafty activities they are able to pursue with materials from this project. Success lives on, hooray! As a matter of fact, last semester, one student chose to create a scrapbook for a novel-based characterization project and she was super impressed when I showed her the treasure trove of crafty goodies. She particularly loved the washi tape and created a stunning border for her project. Another student has convinced me to open my room for a craft club which will be stocked with not only the materials from this project, but also odds and ends I continue to collect. Mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1759580844014,"projectUrl":"project/creative-embellishments-in-ela/9780312/","projectTitle":"Creative Embellishments In ELA","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6334463_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y671&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691046634663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6334463"},{"teacherId":3662165,"projectId":10107847,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my marketing and advertising project. Since we are a new school, we do not have all the materials and supplies that we would hope. Being able to provide large butcher paper in different colors allows teachers and students to use it for projects, posters, signs, and much more. This will help our students to be more involved and know what is happening on campus. \r\n\r\nWhen the product arrived, teachers and students were excited to be able to have access to and use it when they needed to. We are able to keep it in the staff lounge, so it is available to everyone. I know that having these materials will help bring more school spirit and fun. Thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1771683000760,"projectUrl":"project/marketing-advertising/10107847/","projectTitle":"Marketing & Advertising","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3662165_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472183369779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3662165"},{"teacherId":9338102,"projectId":10104451,"letterContent":"The materials provided through this project have had an immediate and meaningful impact on our classroom. When the resources arrived, students were excited to see the new additions and eager to begin using them. Their enthusiasm was evident as they explored the materials and discussed how they could be incorporated into their learning activities.\r\n\r\nThese resources have become a valuable part of our daily instruction. Students are using them to support both collaborative and independent learning experiences, allowing them to engage more deeply with classroom content. During a recent lesson, the materials helped students apply concepts in a hands-on way, encouraging active participation, critical thinking, and meaningful discussion. The added access to high-quality resources has enhanced student engagement and created new opportunities for learning.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these materials will continue to support upcoming lessons and projects throughout the year. Students will use them to build on current skills, explore new topics, and strengthen their understanding through authentic learning experiences. Your generosity has provided resources that will benefit not only our current students but future classes as well. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create an environment where students can learn, grow, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1771471878003,"projectUrl":"project/engagement-materials-for-english-learner/10104451/","projectTitle":"Engagement Materials for English Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leigh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9338102"},{"teacherId":9348742,"projectId":10108818,"letterContent":"These resources were so helpful for my classroom. I used the laminator several times to laminate grammar reminders and checklists for understanding conflict and theme for English class. Students enjoyed fidgeting with the sensory beads, the balance boards, and the magnetic cobra balance toy. They earned m and m's for completing their work or staying on task. We also used m and m's to teach a lesson on progressive, regressive, and proportional taxation. \r\n\r\nThe colored paper was handy for differentiating worksheets and keeping track of what assignment students were working on. The post-it poster sized paper was great for making review games for vocabulary and new concepts. \r\n\r\nI will still be using the laminator and poster-size sticky paper for future lessons. \r\n\r\nThank you again,","fullyFundedDate":1771715965756,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-support-lamination-more/10108818/","projectTitle":"Sensory Support, Lamination, & More","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9348742_orig.jpg?crop=684,683,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700125597024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cturner808"},{"teacherId":9371661,"projectId":10105048,"letterContent":"Thank you for\r\n supporting our library and helping bring new books into the hands of our students. Because of your generosity, we now have the supplies and equipment needed to efficiently process and prepare hundreds of high-interest, student-selected books for circulation.\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping transform stored books into meaningful opportunities for literacy, curiosity, and learning. Students now have greater access to engaging reading materials that encourage exploration, foster a love of reading, and support their academic growth. 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