{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Aiea Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":56.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8835461,"projectId":10108196,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our classroom community, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support of our social studies classroom. Your donation made it possible for us to purchase a new whiteboard, display boards, and project creation tools that will have a lasting impact on student learning and engagement.\r\n\r\nMany of my students benefit greatly from access to materials and hands-on learning opportunities that might not otherwise be available. Because of your generosity, our classroom is becoming a more interactive, creative, and collaborative space where students can explore history, civics, geography, and culture in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThe new whiteboard has already helped improve classroom instruction and student participation, while the display boards and project materials allow students to showcase their learning with pride. These tools support creativity, critical thinking, and confidence as students work on research projects, performances, and collaborative activities.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and investment in education truly make a difference. Thank you for believing in our students and supporting opportunities that help them grow academically and personally. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and commitment to helping classrooms like ours succeed.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1771697637119,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-social-studies-and-project-base/10108196/","projectTitle":"Bridging Social Studies and Project-Based Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8835461_orig.jpg?crop=656,656,x227,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667891539582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8835461"},{"teacherId":8822845,"projectId":10109202,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in supporting our starfruit jam-making project. Because of your kindness, our classroom was transformed into a bustling, hands-on culinary chemistry lab. The impact of these resources stretches far beyond a delicious spread. You have truly made science and practical skills come alive for my students.\r\n\r\nWhen the packages first arrived and we unboxed the new supplies, the classroom was buzzing with excitement. My students' eyes lit up seeing the shiny new cooking equipment, jars, and utensils. For many of them, it felt like opening a gift, and they couldn't believe that people who had never even met them cared enough to send these beautiful materials. The immediate reaction was a collective, \"Are we actually going to get to make jam?!\" It was a powerful moment that made them feel incredibly valued and eager to learn.\r\n\r\nWe jumped right into using the resources to explore the science of food preservation. Students worked in teams to wash, slice, and measure out the starfruit, carefully calculating sugar ratios and learning about the role of pectin in gel formation. A standout moment was watching the students monitor the boiling fruit, carefully tracking the consistency as it thickened. The pride in the room was palpable when they finally poured their vibrant, golden starfruit jam into the jars and heard the satisfying \"pop\" of the lids sealing.\r\n\r\nThe students brainstormed designs for custom labels and planned a mini \"farmers market\" showcase. This allowed them to practice calculating production costs, understand supply and demand, and share the fruits of their labor with the school community. Thank you for sparking this joy and curiosity in our classroom—we couldn't have done it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1771713718313,"projectUrl":"project/jammin-in-the-garden-a-recipe-for-succ/10109202/","projectTitle":"Jammin' in the Garden: A Recipe for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cassetta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8822845_orig.png?crop=309,309,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711265547468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822845"},{"teacherId":2837717,"projectId":10103909,"letterContent":"The suspended cymbal and crash cymbal provided students with access to essential percussion instruments that are regularly used in concert band literature and honor band performances. Having these instruments available at school allows students to rehearse proper technique, develop musical expression, and perform repertoire more authentically and confidently. These instruments will also help support multiple rehearsals happening at the same time as students prepare for our upcoming festivals and performances.\r\n\r\nThe microwave will support students who spend extra time in the band room before school, during lunch, and after school for rehearsals and sectionals. Many students stay during lunch periods to practice, and having access to a microwave gives them the opportunity to eat warm meals and remain focused and energized throughout the day and rehearsals.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for this project being fulfilled! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1771640776403,"projectUrl":"project/cookin-two-rooms-in-one/10103909/","projectTitle":"Cookin' Two Rooms in One!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fujitani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2837717_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506722643773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2837717"},{"teacherId":8821949,"projectId":10103851,"letterContent":"My students are enjoying their new learning tools! \r\n\r\nI have received many comments about the clock especially as it is easy to know what time it is with the large display and we also use the timer function for games. They particularly love the colorful display. The candy has all been eaten as hands eagerly grabbed their favorite chocolate prize after winning learning games. The clips and organization tools are dispersed throughout the room making learning activities and tools easy to access. The room is clear of clutter, which allows their minds the freedom to focus on their learning tasks. I have a never-ending supply of pencils in our pencil cup, which students appreciate not having to ask for one. We are excited to use the arts and crafts supplies like the laminating pouches and hot glue gun to do end of the year celebration activities like class compliment sheets. Lastly, our classroom is sparkly clean as we have wipes and paper towels to keep our learning environment clear of dust, dirt, sweat, and germs. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for funding the tools we needed to create a dynamic and organized classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1771523329274,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-a-dynamic-and-organized-classr/10103851/","projectTitle":"Tools for a Dynamic and Organized Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ching","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821949"},{"teacherId":9810637,"projectId":10109174,"letterContent":"Your generosity has transformed our classroom into a more vibrant, efficient, and healthy environment. The variety of items you provided—from the essential Lysol wipes that keep our shared workspace safe to the sound form boards that have noticeably improved our classroom acoustics—shows a deep understanding of what makes a middle school classroom thrive. These foundational supplies allow my students to focus entirely on their creativity and collaboration without the distractions of a noisy or cluttered environment. The candy has served as a wonderful immediate incentive for our \"winning\" students, adding an extra layer of joy and motivation to our daily competitions and milestones.\r\n\r\nThe new HP printer and Sharpies have been particularly impactful by bridging the gap between digital concepts and physical art. In an increasingly digital world, my students are learning that technology is a powerful tool for production, not just consumption. The printer allows them to see their digital designs come to life, providing a tangible sense of accomplishment that is often lost on a screen. I have noticed a group of students who were previously hesitant to share their work become incredibly excited to print their final projects and see them in high resolution. This technology helps them understand professional standards and gives them a sense of pride in their craftsmanship that is truly inspiring to witness.\r\n\r\nBeyond the academic tools, the chess set has become a cornerstone of our classroom culture, encouraging strategic thinking and social interaction during our breaks. It is heartening to see students who might struggle with traditional textbook learning excel at the tactical challenges of chess, building confidence that carries over into their design work. Every item you donated, whether it's a high-tech printer or a simple pack of markers, plays a vital role in nurturing these young minds. Thank you for investing in their future and for providing the resources they need to explore their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1771713513758,"projectUrl":"project/the-calm-fun-classroom/10109174/","projectTitle":"The Calm Fun Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ramones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9810637"},{"teacherId":9805235,"projectId":10103190,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom! Your generosity has given my students a much-needed break from their screens. With the iPad, I can now show every student a close-up of a sewing stitch or a knife cut right from their seats. This \"front-row view\" has made it so much easier for them to learn difficult new skills with confidence.\r\n\r\nThe students are incredibly proud of what they are making. Using the mini irons makes their projects look professional, which gives them a huge boost in self-esteem. They are also learning to take care of their community by using the cleaning supplies to keep our workspace clean. They aren't just learning to cook and sew; they are learning how to be independent and responsible.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing the tools that help my students become \"doers\" and build life skills they will use forever","fullyFundedDate":1771456858949,"projectUrl":"project/eyond-the-screen-real-world-sewing-and/10103190/","projectTitle":"Eyond the Screen: Real-World Sewing and Culinary Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kapua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9805235"},{"teacherId":2588316,"projectId":9773893,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our project. We were able to create great Public Service Announcements in our classes. students were able to film their Public Service Announcement videos with clear sound due to your donation for their microphones. Without the microphones, students would have had to use more captioning in their videos as they computers they film with wouldn't be able to filter out the background noises. \r\n\r\nStudents also were able to enjoy reading, \"Uglies\" as part of their exploration of dystopian society literature. Thank you for helping them gain access to this book as it allowed students to analyze the nature of society and the things society asks of their young people.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing an opportunity for students to grow and build in their adventures in reading.","fullyFundedDate":1759536664913,"projectUrl":"project/public-service-announcement-and-novel-st/9773893/","projectTitle":"Public Service Announcement and Novel Study","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tanaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2588316"},{"teacherId":9789192,"projectId":9855942,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to my classroom environment my students were do excited for each shipment and we did a group unboxing at each day. The led has helped me to insure that every student is ready to learn when they come into my class and help reduce the number mechanical pencils thrown away becuase they are \"out of led\".\r\nThe magnets and chalk board materials have been used to facilitate group projects and discussions by giving students a place to display there ideas. These materials have also helped the library become more user friendly and organized.","fullyFundedDate":1763759008640,"projectUrl":"project/library-improvements/9855942/","projectTitle":"Library Improvements","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Churchill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9789192"},{"teacherId":9723155,"projectId":9780975,"letterContent":"Beyond emotional comfort, a thoughtfully cultivated space directly impacts cognitive performance and classroom management. As a direct result of your donations, I have been able to create a more inviting space for my students. I have been able to add visual cues of value which promotes student sense of belonging at school, but more specifically, in my classroom. \r\n\r\n\r\nUltimately, a well-designed environment doesn't just look better; it functions as a catalyst for academic excellence by transforming a standard four-walled room into a dynamic ecosystem that inspires curiosity and mutual respect. This is my goal as a teacher. So thank you for helping me achieve this goal! Students were excited to see all of the new things I got for my room, especially the neon signs!","fullyFundedDate":1759623934349,"projectUrl":"project/cultivating-an-inviting-classroom-space/9780975/","projectTitle":"Cultivating an Inviting Classroom Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hahn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9723155_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y201&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757373773626","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9723155"},{"teacherId":8104377,"projectId":9772839,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and this generation of blossoming science learners! Teaching at a school with a high population of low-income students, generosity like yours is much appreciated. My students are able to use the supplies for science labs to help further their content understanding and to practice their organization/executive functioning skills. These skills will be important in helping them throughout their lives to find success in anything that they do. We truly appreciate your thoughtfulness!","fullyFundedDate":1759261603328,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-science-scholars/9772839/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Science Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nakagawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8104377"},{"teacherId":9454789,"projectId":9782138,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for sharing the passion of reading with our students. Students from different walks of life have come together based on their special interests to find new common ground. This has helped our students build community and a sense of belonging to our schools community. \r\n\r\nWith the addition of these new manga we have been able to expand our schools Manga Library. While being able to keep the manga in circulation up to date with students interests allows our students to keep interested in books and actually seek out the manga when they come out. \r\n\r\nThe experiences that these books give our students helps our school and our club foster a community that loves reading and in turn creates life long readers.","fullyFundedDate":1759599260387,"projectUrl":"project/manga-mania-graphic-novels-to-ignite-re/9782138/","projectTitle":"Manga Mania: Graphic Novels to Ignite Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Crowell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9454789"},{"teacherId":9371757,"projectId":9776884,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been a whirlwind of creativity since we started using these new resources. The students were so eager to get their hands on the paper mache and start building, and seeing their faces light up as they mixed their first batches of materials was a highlight of my week. One specific moment that stood out was watching a group of students use the precision brushes to map out tiny, sustainable villages on their models. They've even taken the hygiene aspect to heart—wearing the gloves has turned into a lesson itself on maintaining a clean, professional \"worksite,\" making the whole experience feel like a real-world engineering project.\r\n\r\nNow that the main island structures are built, we're moving into the next phase of our sustainability challenge. The students are currently using the paints to detail their resource zones and will soon present how their miniature worlds manage food and water systems. It's been amazing to see them move from just talking about social studies to actually constructing a self-sufficient world. These materials have truly bridged the gap between a lesson on paper and a project they are genuinely proud of.","fullyFundedDate":1759453331476,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-sustainable-subsistence-islan/9776884/","projectTitle":"Building a Sustainable Subsistence Island","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Miyasato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9371757_orig.png?crop=581,581,x14,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700181154571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9371757"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50883","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":470,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":53,"percentAsian":28,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":27,"percentMultiracialImputed":17,"gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":43.8,"schoolId":50883,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Aiea Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Aiea Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/central-oahu-school-district/aiea-intermediate-school/50883"}