{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":47.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10115106,"projectId":10107599,"letterContent":"I have been talking up my prize-box since before it arrived, so my students know how exciting it is when we have \"prize-box competition\" day in my class. I have been using these amazing prizes and snacks to motivate students to complete high quality work. I set the competition goals very clearly on the board and then they are off the races!!! So many high scores on Reading Plus and Achieve3000 were completed by my students thanks to these tangible rewards from Donors Choose. Especially as we are at the end of the year, students need external motivation more than ever and it has been AMAZING to run lots of incentivized competitions. Today was \"cup o' noodle challenge\" day and this inspired my students to complete more lessons and with higher scores. Popular local snacks are the real motivator as middle school kids are growing and always hungry!\r\n\r\nThis week I will pack up the finished puzzle and all the students have already said they want me to glue it forever. That is how much joy it brought them! And of course there isn't a day where a student doesn't ask for one of our \"new fidgets\". They are a huge help for students to stay occupied at their desks to focus on their work. The new board and card games and wonderful new chess pieces have been such a hit! The students are always eager to complete their work so they can jump into their favorite free-time games, which is so important in encouraging task completion and balancing daily Chromebook fatigue.","fullyFundedDate":1771701052659,"projectUrl":"project/reading-workshop-goodies-for-increased-m/10107599/","projectTitle":"Reading Workshop Goodies for Increased Motivation and Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10115106_orig.png?crop=1142,1142,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759289632160","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10115106"},{"teacherId":4820453,"projectId":10107332,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your support has brought essential creative tools and visual resources directly into our middle school art classroom.\r\n\r\nWith these new materials, my students now have supplies to help them sketch, build, and experiment freely. Your kindness has not only provided vital supplies but has also fueled a lasting love for creativity in a more organized space. We have been excited to display paintings using the clips in our dining hall for all students to celebrate. \r\n\r\nThanks for supporting the Arts!","fullyFundedDate":1771646256795,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-art/10107332/","projectTitle":"Middle School Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4820453_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506046938586","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4820453"},{"teacherId":5375730,"projectId":10103865,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Because we are a Title I school, many of my students arrive hungry. When I set up our new \"Snack Shelf\" with your donated snacks, the kids were extremely excited. \r\n\r\nThese snacks are already making a daily difference. Just last week, a student was getting frustrated and shutting down during state testing. After taking a quick break with a granola bar from our new stash, he came back completely calm, and ready to finish his test. That kind of emotional regulation simply isn't possible on an empty stomach!\r\n\r\nNext steps include asking our school community for donations of snacks. We've seen the difference it can make having kids happy and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for seeing the whole child and making our classroom a fed, safe, and happy place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1771475780351,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-feeding-hearts/10103865/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds, Feeding Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5375730_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528232862244","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5375730"},{"teacherId":9672375,"projectId":9702965,"letterContent":"The Sew Bright: Creative Hand Sewing & Embroidery Project has made a meaningful impact on our students by introducing them to practical sewing skills, creativity, and confidence-building experiences. Through hands-on learning, students have discovered not only how to sew, mend, and embroider, but also how these skills connect to their everyday lives.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting outcomes of the project is how students now \"see\" sewing opportunities everywhere around them. After participating in class, students regularly notice backpack rips, holes in uniforms, torn jacket seams, and loose buttons that they previously overlooked. Instead of throwing damaged items away, they now understand that many things can be repaired, reused, and given new life through sewing.\r\n\r\nStudents genuinely love sewing. They are excited to learn new stitches, create designs, and proudly show off their completed projects. The joy they experience when repairing an item or finishing an embroidery piece has increased their confidence and encouraged patience, focus, and problem-solving skills. Many students have also shared their new skills with family members at home, extending the impact of the project into the community.\r\n\r\nBeyond creative expression, the Sew Bright project teaches valuable life skills, sustainability, and self-sufficiency. Students are learning that sewing is both practical and empowering. They are developing pride in their ability to fix and create things with their own hands.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting opportunities that inspire creativity, resilience, and lifelong learning in our students. Your support has helped students discover talents they will carry with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1757804531095,"projectUrl":"project/sew-bright-creative-hand-sewing-embro/9702965/","projectTitle":"Sew Bright: Creative Hand Sewing & Embroidery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vierra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9672375_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725518189122","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9672375"},{"teacherId":9672375,"projectId":9773571,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Prep to Presentation\" project and helping provide prep supplies, utensils, and containers for our students. Your generosity is creating meaningful opportunities for hands-on learning and skill development in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, students now have access to the tools and materials needed to prepare, organize, and present their work with confidence and professionalism. These supplies help students practice important real-world skills such as teamwork, responsibility, preparation, and presentation.\r\n\r\nThe utensils, containers, and prep materials allow our students to fully participate in engaging classroom activities while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient learning environment. Having the proper supplies helps students feel prepared and proud of the work they create.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support shows our students that their education and growth matter. Your kindness encourages them to stay motivated, build confidence, and take pride in their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and making a positive impact on our students' learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1759450769563,"projectUrl":"project/from-prep-to-presentation/9773571/","projectTitle":"From Prep to Presentation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vierra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9672375_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725518189122","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9672375"},{"teacherId":9672375,"projectId":10107961,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project and helping provide takeout containers and supplies for our students. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in our learning environment and daily classroom experiences.\r\nBecause of your donations, our students now have access to the materials needed to safely package and transport classroom projects, food items, and hands-on learning activities. These supplies help us stay organized, encourage responsibility, and create opportunities for real-world learning experiences.\r\n\r\nMany of our students benefit from activities that extend beyond the classroom, and these containers allow them to bring materials home safely while continuing their learning with their families. Your support also helps us maintain a clean, efficient, and student-centered classroom environment.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your kindness reminds our students that there are people who truly care about their education and success. Seeing others invest in their future motivates them to work harder, dream bigger, and feel valued.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity, encouragement, and commitment to education. We are incredibly grateful for your support and the positive impact you have made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771704840325,"projectUrl":"project/sharing-success-containers-for-our-clas/10107961/","projectTitle":"Sharing Success: Containers for Our Classroom Creations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vierra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9672375_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725518189122","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9672375"},{"teacherId":9274977,"projectId":10103636,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating everyday essentials to our English classroom. Your generosity and support have made a meaningful difference for both my students and our learning environment.\r\nHaving access to basic classroom supplies helps students feel more prepared, comfortable, and confident each day. These essentials allow students to stay focused on learning, participate fully in classroom activities, and succeed academically without worrying about lacking materials.\r\nYour kindness and willingness to support education are truly appreciated. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create a positive and supportive classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1771469973969,"projectUrl":"project/restock-of-classroom-essentials/10103636/","projectTitle":"Restock of Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Keana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9274977"},{"teacherId":7824409,"projectId":10103835,"letterContent":"The resources your funds provided proved immeasurable. Students learned about invasive species and contributed to the removal of some from the ecosystem. The activities included fish identification, measurements, ocean activities, moon calendar learning and ocean safety. The fishing tournaments provided competitio, social gatherings and overall fun. \r\nThe resources purchase will be used for future classes to experience the same level of fun and learning. Once again mahalo for your generous donations for the the students.","fullyFundedDate":1771448017382,"projectUrl":"project/ocean-science/10103835/","projectTitle":"Ocean Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7824409_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724526162949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7824409"},{"teacherId":6377076,"projectId":10109210,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your incredible generosity! This printer provides boundless opportunities for my students to engage with their work in a meaningful, tactile way. While technology has its place, having physical, printed material allows our class to work off-screen and in real-time. \r\n\r\nWhether they are working individually or in groups, my students are now doing their work in a much more engaging manner. Printed material has been an academic staple for decades, and thanks to you, it remains a powerful tool in our classroom. Mahalo for supporting our learning!","fullyFundedDate":1771713207008,"projectUrl":"project/pencil-to-paper/10109210/","projectTitle":"Pencil to Paper","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rulloda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6377076_orig.jpg?crop=1073,1073,x347,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720486302688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6377076"},{"teacherId":9373628,"projectId":10107789,"letterContent":"Since receiving these materials in April, I have already begun to see a meaningful impact on my students, even in this short amount of time.\r\n\r\nThe art supplies have quickly become a powerful outlet for students who often struggle to express themselves with words. During our gratitude and reflection activities, I've noticed students becoming more thoughtful, open, and willing to share pieces of their lives. Some of my quieter students, in particular, have found confidence through creative expression, using art to communicate feelings they might not otherwise voice.\r\n\r\nThe games have brought an immediate sense of joy and connection into our classroom. Students who might not typically interact are laughing together, working as a team, and building trust naturally and engagingly. These moments are helping to create a stronger sense of community, where students feel more comfortable participating and supporting one another.\r\n\r\nThe environmental additions—soft lighting, plants, and snacks—have already begun to shift the overall tone of our classroom. Students frequently comment on how the room feels calmer and more welcoming. I've seen students settle more quickly, stay more focused, and show greater care for the space and each other.\r\n\r\nBecause the materials arrived later in the school year, not all items have been fully implemented yet. However, the early impact is clear, and I am excited to continue integrating these resources more deeply into our routines next year. I am confident they will play an important role in supporting my students' social, emotional, and academic growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible and for investing in a classroom where students feel safe, valued, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1771695349900,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-safe-welcoming-space-for-6th/10107789/","projectTitle":"Creating a Safe, Welcoming Space for 6th Grade SEL","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373628"},{"teacherId":8820714,"projectId":10107368,"letterContent":"I'd like to say thank you once again for the donations. My students feel so grateful to have gotten their choices of incentives (and food!). My Grade Level Counselor and I work together on an incentive program, which is also school wide, and decided it would be a good idea to ask the students what they would want in the incentive store.\r\n All the items, except the food, went to the store. Students gain access to the store by getting acknowledged for positive behavior. They earn a Panther Paw's ticket that they enter into a raffle. If their name is called on our school broadcast they come to the store and pick out the item of their choice. We have a variety of large and small items and they can get one of each.\r\n Allowing them to pick out the incentives has shown to improve the outcomes of the number of students receiving the tickets! My partner and I enjoy seeing their faces when they get rewarded for doing the right thing! Again, thank you for allowing us to reward our students for their positive behaviors, creating positive humans is our goal!","fullyFundedDate":1771780099208,"projectUrl":"project/i-see-what-you-did-there/10107368/","projectTitle":"I See What You Did There!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeDe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8820714"},{"teacherId":9274977,"projectId":9152789,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing Bumpas for our classroom. The students absolutely love using them, and they have quickly become a favorite part of our classroom environment.\r\nHaving Bumpas available has helped create a more comfortable, positive, and engaging space for students. They enjoy using them during class activities, and it has helped many students feel more relaxed, focused, and connected throughout the day.\r\nYour generosity and support truly make a difference in our classroom community. Thank you again for helping create a fun and welcoming environment where students can learn and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1741891623658,"projectUrl":"project/creating-an-inclusive-environment/9152789/","projectTitle":"Creating an Inclusive Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Keana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9274977"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_53140","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":944,"numTeachers":65,"percentFrplEligible":55,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":24,"percentMultiracialImputed":23,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":52.3,"schoolId":53140,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/samuel-enoka-kalama-intm-school/53140"}