{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Moanalua High School","outOfStateSupporters":28.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8832447,"projectId":10104275,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! Our library space is so large and using a old vacuum that the state provides is so cumbersome and heavy to use. The cordless vacuum came in so handy with being able to spot treat the carpet in areas that were high use. Unfortunately, because it was such a large job, the vacuum has already given up! However, we are trying to fix it.\r\n\r\nIn addition the manga books were a hit and students love the variety of graphic novels we are able to provide. I hope to continue growing the collection since it seems that students are now becoming avid readers of manga and graphic novels. \r\n\r\nThank you again so much for your generous donation and it has definitely made the library a place to be!","fullyFundedDate":1771525014672,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-the-shelves/10104275/","projectTitle":"Beyond the Shelves","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Travers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8832447_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677809376454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8832447"},{"teacherId":9407561,"projectId":10111519,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation of origami supplies, cup noodles, and snacks for my classroom and after-school activities. Your kindness and support truly made a positive impact on my students.\r\n\r\nWith the origami supplies, students had the opportunity to make kabuto helmets on Children's day and learn about Japanese culture through a hands-on activity. They really enjoyed the experience, and it created a fun and meaningful learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe cup noodles and snacks were also greatly appreciated, especially during tutorial sessions and school event preparations when students had to stay at school until late in the evening. Having food available helped students stay energized, comfortable, and focused while they worked hard and supported school activities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped create not only educational opportunities but also a caring and supportive environment for students. Thank you again for supporting our classroom and students in such thoughtful ways.\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nSincerely,","fullyFundedDate":1771787745369,"projectUrl":"project/working-on-full-speed/10111519/","projectTitle":"Working on Full Speed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Neil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9407561"},{"teacherId":8633044,"projectId":9781321,"letterContent":"When our new class set of scientific calculators arrived, my Algebra 1 students immediately realized that something in our classroom was different. Instead of waiting to share a limited number of devices or trying to complete complex calculations by hand alone, every student had access to the same tool at the same time. The excitement was immediate. Students carefully opened the calculators, explored the buttons, and started asking questions about what they could do. For many of my students, this was their first time using a scientific calculator independently, and they were eager to learn.\r\n\r\nThese calculators have already transformed the way we approach math instruction in our classroom. Before receiving them, students often spent so much time working through arithmetic that they became frustrated before reaching the deeper algebraic thinking I wanted them to practice. Now, students can focus more on analyzing patterns, solving equations, checking their reasoning, and understanding mathematical concepts rather than getting stuck on lengthy computations.","fullyFundedDate":1764005396861,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning/9781321/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8633044"},{"teacherId":8633044,"projectId":10111040,"letterContent":"Our new classroom printer has already made a meaningful impact on student learning in math. Having reliable access to printed materials means students can receive guided notes, supplemental practice, and enrichment activities exactly when they need them. Instead of spending valuable class time copying problems from the board, students can focus on understanding concepts, solving problems, and participating in discussions. Guided notes help students stay organized and provide them with a resource they can revisit when studying independently at home.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited to receive activities that are tailored to their learning needs. The printer allows me to quickly provide extra practice for students who need additional support while also creating enrichment opportunities that challenge advanced learners. This flexibility helps every student stay engaged and feel successful in math class.\r\n\r\nSome of the students who have benefited the most are those who struggle with note-taking or organization. Having printed guided notes reduces frustration and helps them keep up with instruction more confidently. Other students have really enjoyed the enrichment activities because they can explore math concepts more deeply and apply their skills in creative ways. Overall, this resource has helped create a more supportive, organized, and engaging learning environment for all students.","fullyFundedDate":1771784162141,"projectUrl":"project/class-printer/10111040/","projectTitle":"Class Printer!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8633044"},{"teacherId":9976157,"projectId":10109432,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our Spiral of Theodorus project. When the draft materials (dry-erase markers and posterboards), art materials (colored pencils, markers, crayons), and measurement tools (rulers and protractors) first arrived, my students were genuinely excited. For a math classroom, seeing the delivery of colored pencils, posters, and rulers is a welcoming surprise. Their immediate thought was that this wasn't going to be a standard worksheet day, and that energy translated directly into their engagement with the mathematics. We used these resources to bring the geometry of irrational numbers to life through the creation of the Spiral of Theodorus. \r\n\r\nStudents began by constructing a single right triangle and calculating the hypotenuse using the Pythagorean theorem. From there, they used the new rulers and tools to build consecutive right triangles, creating a beautiful mathematical spiral. A standout moment in the classroom was watching students who typically struggle with abstract equations suddenly light up as they realized how the square roots translate into exact physical lengths on their paper. The art supplies allowed them to color-code their calculations and transform their mathematical proofs into stunning visual art. \r\n\r\nWith this project successfully completed, our next step is to use these visual spirals as a bridge into our next geometric unit. The models the students drew will serve as a constant reference point as we transition into studying coordinate geometry and distance formulas on the plane. Because of your investment, my students didn't just memorize a formula—they built it, saw it, and now deeply understand how it works. Thank you for making this meaningful, hands-on learning experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1771731595144,"projectUrl":"project/spiral-of-theodorus-pythagorean-theorem/10109432/","projectTitle":"Spiral of Theodorus: Pythagorean Theorem","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9976157_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768042763597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9976157"},{"teacherId":8358326,"projectId":10064282,"letterContent":"Finding texts that draw students in and show them the significance and enjoyment of reading can be challenging. With your support and generosity, we can at least give some more options and opportunities. Students find contemporary books that connect to their lives now, as well as a wider range of representation, with characters who resemble themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for making it possible to provide these resources and more choices for our students. We carve out at least 20 minutes each week for students to grab a book that they enjoy and just read. With engaging books, it is much easier for them to find a story to capture their attention.\r\n\r\nOne student even mentioned that they had been looking for a particular book for a while and were very excited to see we now have it in our little classroom library. Mahalo for all you do!","fullyFundedDate":1771443571643,"projectUrl":"project/renovate-refresh-reading/10064282/","projectTitle":"Renovate & Refresh Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kalma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8358326_orig.jpg?crop=2482,2482,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692408084313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8358326"},{"teacherId":9967551,"projectId":10103197,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made our classroom a little more organized and a little more flexible. We have used the storage bench for extra seating around our round tables, and while we haven't put in our items for storage yet, just having the bench available makes it easier to maneuver around the classroom for group work. We are making great use of the Scented markers as well, and even though these are high school students ranging from 14-18, they are just as excited to use them as younger kids. \r\nUsing the 2-tiered bookshelf to store our little classroom library with history books has helped showcase these books much better than before. The paper storage organizer has also let us more easily get to the different construction paper colors just in time for a recent project where students made pop-up posters about the various ethnic groups that came to work on Hawaii sugar plantations. All of this has truly made us more organized, which means less time wasted looking for materials.\r\nAs for the snacks, this was a huge help when the AP World History students took their AP Exam. Having the flexibility to provide them not only with a snack bag during the test provided by awesome donors like you, but also being able to purchase breakfast items greatly affected their performance. My students' brains were fueled throughout their 3-hour and 15-minute exam from before the exam to during and after.\r\nWe will be using these resources (markers, paper) for our upcoming postcard project, and the organizational units for years to come.\r\nThank you so very much for your kindness and generous spirit.","fullyFundedDate":1771596483230,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-flow/10103197/","projectTitle":"Fuel & Flow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kiyono","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967551"},{"teacherId":10100001,"projectId":10104615,"letterContent":"Firstly, thank you so much for deciding to fund our classroom snacks. Students will be enjoying the snacks sent during the AP biology test next week Monday. Since we had extra of the fruit snacks they enjoyed some this morning!\r\n\r\nI'm not sure how they will react when they receive the snacks but they have seen me pack the snacks this morning and seemed excited to get them next week. \r\n\r\nFor the snacks they are just a one time thing but the batteries I will use for the gel electrophoresis lab I normally run in AP when we get to Unit 6. I was hoping to get some of the bacterial transformation or alternative labs sent to continue learning but for some reason it kept saying they could not be sent? For the snacks that were able to be sent I am very grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1771536120606,"projectUrl":"project/bacterial-transformation-and-snacks/10104615/","projectTitle":"Bacterial Transformation and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kohara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10100001"},{"teacherId":7934434,"projectId":10104649,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! The arrival of the microscopes and optic lenses has completely transformed the energy in our classroom. We recently put the resources to work during a biology unit on cellular structures. Using the new microscopes, students were able to view cheek and hair cells with amazing clarity. Also, the addition of these optic lenses has turned our physics lab into a hands-on exploration of light and energy. Having high-quality glass lenses allows the students to move beyond theoretical math and actually see how light behaves in the real world. Your contribution has opened up a world that was previously invisible to my students. Thank you for investing in their curiosity and their future!","fullyFundedDate":1771542639169,"projectUrl":"project/lenses-to-learn/10104649/","projectTitle":"Lenses to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hirano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7934434_orig.jpg?crop=1003,1003,x102,y363&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628059725503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/juliahirano"},{"teacherId":8831247,"projectId":10107655,"letterContent":"## A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Supporters\r\n\r\nDear Donors,\r\n\r\nI am beyond thrilled to share that thanks to your incredible generosity, our Physics Projects for Inclusion Students Project was a success! Because of you, my students at Moanalua High School were able to dive into the world of physics through the hands-on creation of paper roller coasters. Watching them transform cardstock paper and tape into complex machines was inspiring; they didn't just learn about kinetic and potential energy—they lived it. These materials allowed my students with IEPs to engage in authentic STEM inquiry with the tactile and visual supports they need to truly thrive alongside their peers.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your gift goes far beyond the classroom supplies. By providing the tools for this project, you helped foster a sense of confidence and collaboration in 120 students who now see themselves as capable scientists and engineers. Your support has reinforced the idea that with the right resources and a community that believes in them, every student can master complex concepts and reach their full potential. Thank you for making this memorable, curriculum-aligned experience possible and for investing in the future of our diverse learners.","fullyFundedDate":1771665188332,"projectUrl":"project/physics-projects-for-inclusion-students/10107655/","projectTitle":"Physics Projects for Inclusion Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8831247_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729115484662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8831247"},{"teacherId":9971061,"projectId":10108233,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project! I always want to boost the morale of my students, and this certainly did! Anything helps, and this surely did! \r\n\r\nI used some of the snacks as prizes for when we played DNA Bingo. Because I had so many snacks, we just kept playing until almost all the students had Bingo at some point! They enjoyed learning about protein synthesis is fun and \"rewarding\" way! The school supplies also came in handy as mynstudents are always in need, often forgetting their own. Giving them cute and fun supplies takes the edge off their stress so we can move on with the lessons. \r\n\r\nMahalo and Aloha!","fullyFundedDate":1771685105099,"projectUrl":"project/safe-haven-for-a-stormy-sea/10108233/","projectTitle":"Safe Haven for a Stormy Sea","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Yoshioka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971061"},{"teacherId":9474159,"projectId":10104180,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the materials as they have greatly improved our classroom environment. Before this project, the desks and chairs would make a huge amount of noise when students were getting settled at the beginning and end of every class. Even just pushing in a chair was a very loud ordeal. Now that we have the furniture sliders, it is so much more pleasant for students in the classroom and the students downstairs as well. We were able to get enough furniture sliders for 30 chairs and 30 desks, which is amazing! Now we are able to change the desk arrangement at any time without creating a distraction for other classrooms around us. \r\n\r\nThe students were so surprised at the materials. During the winter season, we ran out of Kleenex and they were so happy to find multiple boxes of Kleenex available to them, thanks to this project and funding. Now I am able to have 3-4 locations in the room where students can get Kleenex, instead of just one. The students are also able to win snacks as their prizes for participating in games and activities in class. We are so grateful for our new and improved classroom, mahalo a nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1771685269972,"projectUrl":"project/hawaiian-language-learning-in-comfort/10104180/","projectTitle":"Hawaiian Language Learning... 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