{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Moanalua Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":45.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9243875,"projectId":9772076,"letterContent":"I truly love my 8th graders and the energy and curiosity they bring into the classroom I love my 8th graders' energy and curiosity, and this project helped create a focused, organized classroom where learning time is not lost. The whiteboards and markers keep all students engaged and let me quickly check understanding. The timer helps students manage their time, while activities like using Pop Rocks made science memorable and fun. Organizational supplies reduced distractions, and the tongs allowed students to safely help care for our campus. Thank you for supporting my students and their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759423284381,"projectUrl":"project/from-pop-rocks-to-clean-parks-supportin/9772076/","projectTitle":"From Pop Rocks to Clean Parks: Supporting Learning and Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. N Provencio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9243875_orig.jpg?crop=1717,1717,x0,y148&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693464402087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9243875"},{"teacherId":9696872,"projectId":9721800,"letterContent":"Thank you! Your incredible generosity has completely transformed our 8th-grade U.S. History classroom into an interactive and hands-on learning environment. The color toners have allowed us to print vibrant, full-color realia, maps, and photos, bringing historical events to life visually for our students. Furthermore, the markers and colored pencils are now used daily for creating dynamic posters and visual aids, allowing students to demonstrate their learning creatively instead of through basic written reports.\r\n\r\nWe have used several items to foster deep, conceptual understanding. The wooden blocks enabled an unforgettable activity where students built structures representing the flawed government under the Articles of Confederation, giving them a physical, spatial grasp of this complex topic. Our students are also using the USA puzzle map as a crucial resource to master the essential link between geography and historical developments like westward expansion. These tools have fundamentally changed how complex topics are taught and understood.\r\n\r\nFinally, your donation provided essential everyday learning tools. The Post-it notes are vital for teaching students how to annotate primary sources and textbooks—a critical college-readiness skill. The Scotch tape ensures their \"Book of Knowledge\" composition notebooks are organized and complete, while the games serve as valuable positive reinforcement, building community during breaks and after school. Thank you for investing in the future historians and critical thinkers in our classroom; we are deeply grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1759592065577,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-the-past-hands-on-history-kit/9721800/","projectTitle":"Unlocking the Past: Hands-On History Kits for Engaging Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Strait","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9696872"},{"teacherId":9725656,"projectId":9775464,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project! Your generosity has brought so much color, organization, and joy to our classroom. My students love playing Scrabble. It's such a fun way for them to build their vocabulary and spelling skills while working together and laughing along the way.\r\n\r\nThe colorful storage bins have made our room brighter and more organized, and the welcome mat adds a cheerful touch that greets everyone as they walk in every day. The leis will be a special part of our 8th grade promotion in May, a perfect way to celebrate their achievements.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students have a space that feels welcoming, engaging, and full of learning. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where they can grow, have fun, and feel proud every day!","fullyFundedDate":1759532633793,"projectUrl":"project/lets-celebrate-my-8th-graders/9775464/","projectTitle":"Let's Celebrate My 8th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9725656"},{"teacherId":9725656,"projectId":9720586,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project! Because of your generosity, I was able to purchase a copy of The Magical Yet for each of my students. We read this book together at the start of the year, and it inspired them to keep trying and believe in their potential. I'm saving their copies to give as special 8th grade promotion gifts in May, so they can take that powerful message with them to high school.\r\n\r\nYour donations also helped me stock up on snacks and small candy prizes that keep my students motivated and cared for, especially those who come to school without much to eat. The ink and supplies you helped fund have brought color, organization, and joy to our classroom every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a difference for my students and for helping create a positive, supportive space where they can learn and grow all year long!","fullyFundedDate":1760379449472,"projectUrl":"project/help-celebrate-my-amazing-8th-graders/9720586/","projectTitle":"Help Celebrate My Amazing 8th Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9725656"},{"teacherId":9967515,"projectId":9772440,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom project. Your contribution has helped me create a positive learning environment and transform their educational experience.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the graphic novels, fidget toys, and Hanayama puzzles, I've seen noticeable improvement with student engagement, especially with my reluctant learners. The fidget toys provide a short break so they are calmer and more focused during lessons. They particularly enjoy the challenging Hanayama puzzles, which gives them the opportunity to build confidence problem-solving them and form closer connections with classmates.\r\n\r\nOne of the most significant impacts has been on my students' logical reasoning and analytical thinking skills. Through hands-on problem-solving activities, they're developing critical thinking abilities that will serve them well beyond my classroom. Students who once struggled with complex concepts are now approaching problems methodically and celebrating their breakthrough moments.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, learning has become genuinely fun and interactive in ways I hadn't imagined. Students look forward to class, collaborate more effectively, and approach challenges with enthusiasm rather than frustration. The atmosphere has shifted from passive learning to active discovery.\r\n\r\nYour investment in my students' education is creating lasting benefits that extend far beyond academic achievement. You've helped create an environment where learning is engaging, stress is reduced, and critical thinking flourishes.","fullyFundedDate":1759279242360,"projectUrl":"project/fidget-toys-and-graphic-novels-improvin/9772440/","projectTitle":"Fidget Toys and Graphic Novels: Improving Student Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. B Watanabe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967515"},{"teacherId":8721551,"projectId":9171836,"letterContent":"SEL is something we hear a lot about these days, but for good reason. Reading is one way to tackle a student's social-emotional development through rich story telling that builds empathy.\r\n\r\nThat's exactly the gift you gave my students by donating to the manga library. The students love reading the graphic novels such as I Survived and Marvel titles and even come in during lunch and recess to do so. Some have even formed friendships discussing the titles they've read in my class.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for providing this safe space and learning opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1742161314481,"projectUrl":"project/student-enrichment-through-manga-studies/9171836/","projectTitle":"Student Enrichment through Manga Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8721551"},{"teacherId":8721551,"projectId":8739684,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. Over the year the books purchased through this fund provided my students with high-interest material that kept them interested in reaching of enjoyment. I have several regulars who come in daily for lunch and recess just to read books.\r\n\r\nToday's students are avid readers of manga and graphic novels. Several of the titles purchased became class favorites. This includes Jujutsu Kaisen and I Survived. Because of this I am able to use reading as a reward in my class for doing all of their work on time.\r\n\r\nI now have a classroom full of readers. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1734129615827,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-classroom-manga-library/8739684/","projectTitle":"Building a Classroom Manga Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8721551"},{"teacherId":9370503,"projectId":9161799,"letterContent":"With the help of the supplies in this project, I am better able to serve my students in my math classes.\r\nThe algebra tiles are a great way to show a physical representation of equations which is useful for me as both a 7th and 8th grade teacher. The dry erase pockets are also very helpful as a sped teacher for me to use so that students can practice problems and trade worksheets without needing to print out copies for each individual student. The ipad has helped me provide better qualtiy instruction through projecting notes and classroom management by allowing me mobility while instructing.","fullyFundedDate":1742058821681,"projectUrl":"project/math-resources-for-resource-and-inclusi/9161799/","projectTitle":"Math Resources for Resource (and Inclusion) Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Totten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370503"},{"teacherId":9696872,"projectId":9173703,"letterContent":"Everything in this Donor Choose project has contributed toward better student and teacher organization and a higher level of learning. \r\n\r\nThe dry erase pockets and dry erase markers allow my students to reuse the custom games that I purchase or create; this is a fun and engaging way for students to practice and master math skills and concepts. Many students always ask for pencils and erasers, and replenishing the classroom supply of quality erasers and pencils ensured that each student had the minimum supplies necessary to be successful in math. \r\n\r\nMy students and I are so grateful for your generosity and dedication to Hawaii's children.","fullyFundedDate":1742177050251,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-make-sense/9173703/","projectTitle":"Making Math Make Sense","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Strait","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9696872"},{"teacherId":9967515,"projectId":9167209,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting me and my fidget toys and Hanayama puzzles project. It has made a significant impact on the learning environment in my classroom. The biggest difference I felt was when kids would rush to my class to get first pick with the Hanayama puzzles. I observed students taking the intricate designed items out of the box and carefully moving them with such curiosity.\r\n\r\nOne particularly memorable moment was when a boy in Period 1 finally solved the Enigma puzzle. He had spent three weeks trying to solve this level 6 puzzle and never gave up, even when he thought it was impossible. Demonstrating this grit really impressed me and I related this experience to what life would be like in the future.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided us with engaging learning tools but has also opened up new avenues for exploration and growth in our classroom. I plan to use my new collection of Hanayama puzzles for a summer enrichment class so interested students could try it for themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1742085017846,"projectUrl":"project/fidget-toys-and-puzzles-improving-stude/9167209/","projectTitle":"Fidget Toys and Puzzles: Improving Student Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. B Watanabe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967515"},{"teacherId":7954512,"projectId":9240695,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my origami project. The students enjoyed creating paper models and flowers in class. The kids in Origami Club also enjoyed using the printed paper to create their paper crafts.\r\n My students really appreciated having the two new origami books. They had to figure out how to translate what they read and saw in the books and then try to replicate it with their papers. Many kids problems solved or altered the instructions to make their models work, but some kids really struggled and needed my help.\r\n We still had extra papers left over, which will be used next year with these same students as I will be looping up with them from 7th to 8th grade. Thank you again for supporting my students.","fullyFundedDate":1745386914661,"projectUrl":"project/origami-to-relax-expand-the-mind/9240695/","projectTitle":"Origami to Relax & Expand the Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaneshiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7954512"},{"teacherId":9243875,"projectId":9167061,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! When the materials arrived, my students were thrilled—they couldn't believe the supplies were just for us. Your donation has already made a big difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe used the resources during our biodiversity project, where students learned about the ecosystem. After a field trip to our local garden and using the cart provided, they returned full of ideas and connections. We also used the supplies like the clipboards to observe and learn about the rock cycle during our Earth science unit. Learning about sound was helpful with the tuning forks too. The hands-on learning has helped them engage in deeper thinking and discovery. The highlighters helped them focus attention on important concepts and retain important details.\r\n\r\nNext, students will be sharing what they've learned with others. Your support has helped them build knowledge, confidence, and pride in their learning. 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