{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Moanalua Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":45.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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":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. Thank you for being part of our journey!","fullyFundedDate":1742097164453,"projectUrl":"project/equipped-to-explore-field-trips-labs/9167061/","projectTitle":"Equipped to Explore: Field Trips, Labs, and Learning Tools","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":9370503,"projectId":8858131,"letterContent":"More than 30 students joined the club to play table top role playing games like dungeons and dragons. Thanks to generous donation, everyone got their own dice set!\r\nThe students have enjoyed creating their characters, making difficult game choices, solving puzzles, and beating bad guys with creative powers. Most of all, they enjoy spending time together and playing a game through collective story telling and imagination.\r\nAnd of course, having resources like maps, miniature characters, and spell cards helps.","fullyFundedDate":1729697504138,"projectUrl":"project/ttrpg-supplies-for-adventurous-middle-sc/8858131/","projectTitle":"TTRPG Supplies for Adventurous Middle Schoolers","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":8867439,"letterContent":"My students love working on math problems at the whiteboards in groups. Our math curriculum is an online format, but several students have already told me that they prefer working through problems at the whiteboards. I have seen an increase in thinking, engagement, and enthusiasm. The large whiteboards and Expo markers made this possible. \r\n\r\nThe class set of calculators and protractors are necessary tools for students to solve higher-level math problems and we have put them to good use! The color printer cartridges have allowed me to print engaging games, posters, and activities for students. The colored pencils allow students to complete projects that extend their math learning. The transparency paper has increased efficiency and speed when grading math exams. Finally, the Ipevo document camera allows me to model problem solving while facing my students - it's been a real game changer.","fullyFundedDate":1728936069489,"projectUrl":"project/mission-to-build-a-thinking-classroom/8867439/","projectTitle":"Mission to Build a Thinking Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Strait","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9696872"},{"teacherId":7954512,"projectId":8879371,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my Build a Virus Model Project. The students had a lot of fun learning some basic origami & creating their viruses models. Many students were very creative with their thought process of the characters they created. My classroom was a mess due to all the paper cuttings, glue dots, pipe cleaners, & beads/beans, but that was a small price to pay for how engaged the students were in building & creating their virus models.\r\n Students took home their virus models & had to teach a 18+ family member about viruses & explain their model. Feedback from many parents were that they appreciated having their child teach & share with them. I think many virus models ended up hanging up on their christmas trees!\r\n This virus project leads into our unit on ecosystems, where students will learn how all of the different organisms in the 6 kingdoms (& viruses) interact to form complex food chains & webs. \r\n Thank you again for providing a memorable activity for my students that merged science with art.","fullyFundedDate":1729079073751,"projectUrl":"project/build-a-model-of-a-virus/8879371/","projectTitle":"Build a Model of a Virus!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaneshiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7954512"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50901","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":768,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":27,"percentAsian":37,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.4,"schoolId":50901,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Moanalua Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Moanalua Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/central-oahu-school-district/moanalua-intermediate-school/50901"}