{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"King Kekaulike High School","outOfStateSupporters":44.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3277079,"projectId":10104943,"letterContent":"The students are using these resources during class time. The printer uses the paper for assignments and those that score well are awarded stickers. The railroad board is used for students to demonstrate their understanding of content standards using non-linguistic representations. The best ones are placed on the bulletin boards around the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe students were interested in seeing the materials being delivered during instructional time. Many volunteered to help open, store or put away. The next steps are setting up for next year.","fullyFundedDate":1771563381122,"projectUrl":"project/essential-classroom-supplies/10104943/","projectTitle":"Essential Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3277079_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y294&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689203795650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3277079"},{"teacherId":8359788,"projectId":10104865,"letterContent":"My students worked hard to complete their Senior Projects and senior essays in my classes. They especially enjoyed the snacks provided from my Donors Choose project. Even more than that, many students in my classes have anxiety and ADHD which means they need to manage behaviors associated with these diagnoses. I included in my project magnetic building sets as well as a few fidget spinners. The students always ask for the building magnet tiles when they need to take a break from academics for a limited period. Two students in particular claimed that the fidget spinners I ordered were the best ones they have ever used. I gifted the spinners to the students who used them consistently in class. \r\n\r\nI also ordered stationery pouches for the students to use during the school year and after they graduate. The girls especially liked them. \r\n\r\nThe most useful classroom additions from this project are mouse pads and mouses that we can use with our school issued chrome books. These are a great asset to my class inventory because when students need to drag images on the computer, the mouse is more convenient.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my current students and those who will join my classes next year and beyond, we all thank you for providing donations to enrich our classrooms! Without your generosity, we would definitely have less inventory!! Mahalo.","fullyFundedDate":1771560229477,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-seniors-in-their-final-year/10104865/","projectTitle":"Supporting Seniors in their final Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bendell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359788_orig.jpg?crop=702,702,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646771109580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359788"},{"teacherId":9396398,"projectId":10106506,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to thank you enough for your incredible generosity! Because of your support, our classroom received a wonderful delivery filled with both essential learning materials and nutritious snacks. Your kindness has truly energized our room. Oh, the pure joy! When the massive boxes arrived at our door, the kids were practically vibrating with excitement. I made a big deal out of unboxing everything together.\r\n\r\nThis project directly impacted their learning by creating an equitable environment where every child has exactly what they need to succeed, resulting in higher focus, better retention during our core lessons, and a noticeable boost in their overall academic confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1771665823066,"projectUrl":"project/everything-we-need-to-succeed/10106506/","projectTitle":"Everything We Need to Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Janet Rodriguez Estrada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9396398_orig.jpg?crop=1411,1411,x171,y1501&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742078883672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9396398"},{"teacherId":6269111,"projectId":10105377,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa (thank you very much) for your generous donation. My students have been enjoying their new chairs and tables in class as we work on art projects and play games at the end of the school year. I have provided some pictures to see some of my students hard at work on their final projects, making self-portaits inspired by a book we read about Frida Kahlo. They will be using the self-portaits to do a final oral presentation about themselves. This project was much more efficient and enjoyable thanks to your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1771649247138,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corners-and-classroom-community-con/10105377/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corners and Classroom Community Connections","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Señora Canché","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6269111_orig.jpg?crop=1222,1222,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113251291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6269111"},{"teacherId":6741247,"projectId":10110049,"letterContent":"This year was extra challenging for our senior project due to a large Kona Storm that hit Hawaii. Presentation day was scheduled for Friday March 13th, but all state and county offices were shut down. Thankfully we were approved to reschedule our complex wide wavier day so that presentations could be held on March 30th instead. \r\nAll of the items purchased through donors choose were still be able to be used and were very helpful in keeping the day organized. Crates of supplies including large display clocks were distributed to 22 classrooms. The cafeteria staff was able to freeze purchased ingredients and bento containers and serving boats were used to provide judges breakfast and lunch. Snacks were served to judges, student volunteers and presenters through out the day. \r\n392 judges came on campus to watch 250 students who successfully presented a 10-12 minute presentation. Despite the added stress due to the reschedule, presentation day was (as it always is) a highlight that fills the cups off all involved.","fullyFundedDate":1771738798536,"projectUrl":"project/senior-project-presentation-day/10110049/","projectTitle":"Senior Project Presentation Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6741247"},{"teacherId":6746959,"projectId":10104775,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the generous donation. Your donation helped supply notebooks and other vital supplies for my students, which helped them be successful in their classes. \r\nMany students do not express the need for supplies because they are embarrassed. The look on their faces of pure joy and excitement when they receive free supplies is indescribable. Creating this bond with them helps solidify our connection, thus creating a trusting network. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity year after year.","fullyFundedDate":1771630542000,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-student-sucess/10104775/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Student Sucess","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yamada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6746959"},{"teacherId":6741295,"projectId":10106873,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa - thank you very much for the generous donations that allowed us to purchase snacks for our Hawaiian language program. The snacks, or meaʻai māmā, allowed the students to focus and work hard in class without the distraction of hunger or brain fog. \r\nMy students are always excited when food is introduced into the lessons in class, so when my boxes of snacks began to arrive, they quickly expressed their pleasure and willingness to focus. Food is always a great motivator, so my students have done an excellent job of working hard in class with a snack within reach. \r\nPlease know that the donations we receive are a huge blessing. We would not be able to provide many of the items we receive through these projects without your generosity. We will continue to work hard in the classroom and hope that generous donors like yourself are able to continue to help us succeed with our students.","fullyFundedDate":1771631186263,"projectUrl":"project/food-for-the-soul/10106873/","projectTitle":"Food for the Soul","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaho'ohanohano-Brooks - Kumu Kehau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6741295_orig.jpg?crop=2923,2923,x587,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627606381307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6741295"},{"teacherId":9807843,"projectId":10104450,"letterContent":"How We Are Using the Resources\r\nThe impact of your generosity was immediate. The moment the electricity kits arrived, our physical science classroom transformed into a hands-on laboratory. Instead of just reading about circuits in a textbook, my students are now actively building them. In a recent project, students worked in teams to design and troubleshoot their own parallel and series circuits. The highlight of the lesson was a \"diagnostic challenge\" where I intentionally introduced a \"break\" in their systems (like a loose wire or a faulty switch), and they had to use their new knowledge to figure out why the current stopped flowing. Seeing the literal and metaphorical lightbulbs go off as they successfully closed the loop was incredible.\r\n\r\nOur First Reactions\r\nWhen the boxes first arrived and we unpacked the kits together, the room was buzzing with genuine excitement. Ninth graders can sometimes try to play it cool, but they couldn't hide their enthusiasm when they saw the brand-new switches, bulbs, and wiring components. One student looked at the neatly organized kits and said, \"Wait, we actually get to build real stuff with these?\" There is a unique kind of joy that comes when students realize people they've never met care enough about their education to send them the exact tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThese kits have completely changed the dynamic of our classroom, turning abstract physics concepts into tangible, exciting challenges.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and giving them the chance to learn by doing. You have made a lasting difference in our physical science journey!","fullyFundedDate":1771556706179,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-curiosity-safe-electricity-kit/10104450/","projectTitle":"Sparking Curiosity: Safe Electricity Kits for Physical Science Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9807843"},{"teacherId":10102402,"projectId":10103146,"letterContent":"The moment my students saw the new supplies, the classroom was filled with pure joy! They were absolutely thrilled to see the fresh stocks of glue, pencils, and vibrant coloring materials. Having these resources readily available transformed our workspace into a hub of creativity. To keep them focused, We implemented a 'work then reward' system where students received their snacks after completing their tasks. This proved to be a fantastic motivator; they weren't just working to finish they were working with a sense of purpose and excitement. Seeing their faces light up at the sight of a simple new pencil or a snack was a reminder of how much these 'basics' truly mean to them.","fullyFundedDate":1771438056780,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-formulas-snacks-and-supplies-fo/10103146/","projectTitle":"Fueling Formulas: Snacks and Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10102402_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759177659651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10102402"},{"teacherId":6741235,"projectId":10103963,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation!! My students were beyond excited to see all the snacks and social-emotional (fidget) toys available to them. It has helped some of my students ground themselves when feeling overwhelmed, upset or anxious.\r\n\r\nYour donation has also helped me build stronger relationships with them. I have visitors before school starts, at recess, lunch and after school hoping to get some snacks. This allows me to check in with them regularly. It has also made students feel comfortable to open up to me about things whether it be from home or school. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for helping to fill my students bellies to keep them going in school. I hope to be able to offer snacks to those in need as well as provide tools to help with regulation.\r\n\r\nMahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1771452311139,"projectUrl":"project/hangry-frosh/10103963/","projectTitle":"Hangry Frosh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yamamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6741235"},{"teacherId":9600596,"projectId":10103127,"letterContent":"Words can't express the gratitude my students and I feel for your incredible generosity! Your contribution to our project has breathed new life into our art classroom, and the impact has been profound.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has not only provided us with tangible resources but has also fostered a sense of excitement and belonging within our classroom. You've given my students the tools to express themselves in new and innovative ways, and you've helped me to create a safe and welcoming environment for my students. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible support. You've made a real difference in the lives of my students, and we are forever grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1771513411557,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-emerging-artists/10103127/","projectTitle":"Supporting Emerging Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Attardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9600596_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722051224928","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9600596"},{"teacherId":6319536,"projectId":10106799,"letterContent":"After a long and straining process of trying to secure the Raspberry Pi 5, the little single board computer finally arrived. Now we can start setting up and configuring the small network. From there, we can get the two Roombas connected, configured, and programmed to start working. \r\n\r\nThere were some valuable lessons learned already, such as verifying and documenting the receiving of materials, and effective communication. Now, thanks to the generous donation, we can begin in earnest with the technological part of this process. My students are super excited!","fullyFundedDate":1771730994830,"projectUrl":"project/roombas-with-a-rpi5/10106799/","projectTitle":"Roombas with a Rpi5","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ayresman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6319536"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62432","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1217,"numTeachers":73,"percentFrplEligible":56,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":24,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":26,"percentMultiracialImputed":21,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.9,"schoolId":62432,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about King Kekaulike High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"King Kekaulike High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/king-kekaulike-high-school/62432"}