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The supplies you provided helped this experience run smoothly. \r\n\r\nWe will continue to make use of these vital supplies into this coming school year.","fullyFundedDate":1776742894320,"projectUrl":"project/music-room-essentials/10122383/","projectTitle":"Music Room Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9374755_orig.jpg?crop=1270,1270,x887,y1078&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765933961690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9374755"},{"teacherId":7101941,"projectId":8801183,"letterContent":"My students have used every resource in this project. The digital scales have become an essential part of our laboratory investigations, including coral bleaching pre- and post-ocean acidification labs, preparing saltwater solutions by accurately weighing salt, and determining the density of unknown objects by measuring both mass and volume. \r\n\r\nThese tools have helped students collect precise data while reinforcing the importance of accuracy and scientific methodology. They have also increased students' confidence in collecting reliable data and strengthened their understanding of how precision supports meaningful scientific conclusions.","fullyFundedDate":1728103837572,"projectUrl":"project/precision-in-data-digital-scales-for-an/8801183/","projectTitle":"Precision in Data: Digital Scales for Analytical Excellence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7101941_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714221575138","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cat-spina"},{"teacherId":7514124,"projectId":10104816,"letterContent":"My students are thrilled with the second beanbag chair. With permission, I allow students to put it in a clearly visible spot and use it in lieu of a regular chair, provided they remain on task. It has helped certain students have a more positive attitude in regards to English class, and even gives them a reason to look forward to attending. Additionally, it has been useful for students who are tired during their breaks and need a comfy place to relax. \r\nFurthermore, the school supplies came in handy at the end of the school year and allowed us to continue using our mini whiteboards (and erase what they've written, which we have t been able to do all year) and color code others statements with highlighters!","fullyFundedDate":1771553661613,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-optimal-learnin/10104816/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Optimal Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krishok","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7514124"},{"teacherId":6365336,"projectId":10261117,"letterContent":"The arrival of these books has completely transformed our daily reading blocks into v hubs of exploration and critical thinking. In our classroom, reading isn't just a quiet, isolated task; it is an active, collaborative experience. With She Persisted: Patsy Mink, my students aren't just practicing traditional literacy skills like identifying a text's main idea or tracking character traits. They are learning how to analyze historical context and understand cause-and-effect in civic history. Meanwhile, the Where on Earth? atlas has introduced essential data-literacy skills. Students are learning how to read complex infographics, interpret 3D spatial data, and connect geographical features to human history. These texts have allowed me to teach cross-curricular lessons where science, history, and reading comprehension seamlessly collide.\r\n\r\nThis project has sparked an incredible spark of engagement, particularly among my reluctant readers and visual learners. Students who used to struggle to stay focused during independent reading time are now completely captivated by the three-dimensional maps of the atlas. The biography of Patsy Mink has deeply resonated with several students who rarely see leaders who look like them represented in historical texts. Seeing their faces light up as they discuss how one person's persistence changed national laws has been the best part of this journey. Your generosity didn't just put books on our shelves; it opened up a world of confidence and curiosity for my students","fullyFundedDate":1778023979758,"projectUrl":"project/trailblazing-leaders-and-global-wonders/10261117/","projectTitle":"Trailblazing Leaders and Global Wonders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kamelamela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6365336_orig.jpg?crop=1663,1663,x316,y224&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641403832095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6365336"},{"teacherId":2068804,"projectId":9996592,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for purchasing supplies for our class. The students were really excited when they saw the materials. They have learned how to build a basic circuits digitally, and now we have the supplies to allow them to explore hands-on. \r\n\r\nStudents built basic circuits using batteries to light LEDs. They added a button and resistors. This lesson bridged the gap between computer science and science/physics while allowing us to incorporate career discussions about microelectronics. In future lessons, students will be able to connect and program micro-controllers.","fullyFundedDate":1771447330198,"projectUrl":"project/stem-labs-in-computer-science/9996592/","projectTitle":"STEM Labs in Computer Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Brien","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2068804_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598813712641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2068804"},{"teacherId":7824067,"projectId":10110251,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are able to do more than taking notes and taking tests to determine their learning. Using the supplies, they are able to draw, color, and plan out different types of strategies for learning, like One Pagers after a unit to help them review. Without these supplies, students often had to share broken and/or dried out markers or colored pencils. Students are able to work independently using their own set of supplies.\r\n\r\nThey have been collaborating and showing a deeper understanding of the topics by using these methods. Now that we are ending the year, students are having an easier time remembering and retaining what we did the first 3 quarters, which will help in taking EOC Biology and a Chemistry Final. Please continue to help teachers and students.","fullyFundedDate":1771778529416,"projectUrl":"project/every-day-use-supplies-in-class/10110251/","projectTitle":"Every Day Use: Supplies in Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mathews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7824067"},{"teacherId":1503815,"projectId":10143224,"letterContent":"We are very excited to receiving our new books that you have purchased which will begin to arrive just in time for our mid quarter at the end of April. The students are asking daily about getting new materials and using the new information and ideas they will learn from the art books to use for their final projects and end of the year portfolios and written artist statements. \r\nIt was perfect timing to propose this project and have it funded so quickly. \r\nThat you again for supporting the high school art students in Keaau, Mt.view, Volcano, Glenwood area.","fullyFundedDate":1776012666469,"projectUrl":"project/art-books-for-a-big-island-high-school/10143224/","projectTitle":"Art Books for a Big Island High School","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cummins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1503815_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514386894416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1503815"},{"teacherId":7899638,"projectId":9758943,"letterContent":"While it is unfortunate that the project was not funded in time to follow through with our original intent of providing a safe and fun Halloween activity for our freshmen, we were able to have a Freshman Fun Day using the materials provided by the project. \r\n\r\nThe students were able to participate in a budgeting game during the first half of the day and earn movie and inflatable incentives for the second half of the day. All of the students who got the movie incentive also got popcorn. And, the students who got the inflatable incentive were able to have snacks at the end of the day. \r\n\r\nOverall, the event was a huge success. Students, teachers, and parents all appreciate the extra \"fun\" we were able to provide thanks to this project. We look forward to many more fun events in the future as well as positive behavior incentive supports from your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1768511716898,"projectUrl":"project/safe-and-spooky-fun-a-9th-grade-hallowe/9758943/","projectTitle":"Safe and Spooky Fun: A 9th Grade Halloween Bash","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hannigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7899638"},{"teacherId":10340409,"projectId":10111325,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa, for helping us fund, \"Learning Through Competition!\" The students and I have already played our latest additions. Prime Climb was an immense success! Everyone loves this game, and due to the fact fluency base, this game is going to be in the rotation for years to come! We modified the rules a little to create some friendly competition like allowing to advance to the next prime number and collect an action card upon \"bumping\" an opponent's pawn back to the start akin to Parcheesi rules. We also integrated Mancala and Mastermind into the non-curricular game days.","fullyFundedDate":1771783987015,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-mathematical-competitio/10111325/","projectTitle":"Learning through Mathematical Competition","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Manka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10340409"},{"teacherId":1503815,"projectId":10122284,"letterContent":"On the last day of the quarter, just before spring break brag, I stayed after school to organize and clean up. Staring into that deep double stainless steel classroom sink with paint pallets that needed washing and dried acrylics stuck to the bottom made me realize how much I looked forward to transitioning away from traditional acrylic materials to having the art student use acrylic paint markers. You can already see from the pictures that I have posted of the students and their art work what great potential and creativity they possess. Their imagination and futures are fill with endless hope . It is with gratitude and a sigh of relief that I know we will rarely have to scrape clean or wash out old acrylic paints from the classroom sink again.","fullyFundedDate":1773681102012,"projectUrl":"project/inspire-young-artist-learn-about-paintin/10122284/","projectTitle":"Inspire Young Artist Learn About Painting Using Colorful Paint Markers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cummins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1503815_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514386894416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1503815"},{"teacherId":9280345,"projectId":10103545,"letterContent":"The arrival of our new resources has brought a newfound sense of order and professionalism to our daily routine. The four sanitation stations have been strategically placed around the room, making health and safety a seamless part of our transitions rather than a distraction. However, the true \"wow\" factor came from the five-foot metal storage unit. My students' eyes widened when they saw it; to them, it signaled that our classroom materials are valuable and worth protecting. Having a dedicated, secure space for our supplies has reduced clutter and allowed the students to focus more on their creative work and less on the mess.\r\n\r\nThe new office chair has also been a game-changer for our 1-on-1 feedback sessions. During a recent writing workshop, I was able to sit comfortably at eye-level with my students, providing a much more supportive and focused environment for our conferences. The students noticed the change immediately, with one student joking that I finally had a \"throne\" to match my hard work. Beyond the humor, they truly appreciate that the classroom feels more like a professional lab or office, which has noticeably boosted their engagement and pride in their workspace.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our next big step is a collaborative research project where students will be responsible for checking out and returning specialized equipment from our new locking cabinet. This will help them develop essential organizational and accountability skills. With our \"safety hubs\" (the sanitation stations) fully operational, we are now ready to dive into more hands-on activities that previously felt too chaotic to manage. We are so grateful for your support in making our classroom a cleaner, more organized, and more efficient place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1771608435993,"projectUrl":"project/clean-reps-secure-sets-and-no-regrets/10103545/","projectTitle":"Clean Reps, Secure Sets, and No Regrets","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Segovia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9280345_orig.jpg?crop=574,574,x126,y173&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695199415574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9280345"},{"teacherId":7938543,"projectId":9782399,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my Reading Workshop students now have books that truly meet them where they are.\r\n\r\nMany of my high schoolers are bright and curious, yet they struggle with reading far below grade level. Traditional texts often feel overwhelming, while children's books don't reflect their lives. The hi-lo books you've provided strike the perfect balance—accessible in reading level, yet rich with mature themes and relatable stories.\r\n\r\nFor the first time in a long time, my students are experiencing success as readers. They are finishing books, participating in discussions, and building the confidence that comes from understanding what they read. Instead of frustration, I'm seeing engagement. Instead of avoidance, I'm seeing curiosity.\r\n\r\nYou haven't just added books to our shelves—you've helped transform struggling readers into motivated, capable learners. Thank you for investing in their growth and believing in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1760407126526,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-hook-sparking-a-love-of-read/9782399/","projectTitle":"Books That Hook: Sparking a Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monnery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7938543_orig.jpg?crop=1240,1240,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693192471803","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938543"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_68501","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1054,"numTeachers":64,"percentFrplEligible":72,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":28,"percentMultiracialImputed":15,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":36.2,"schoolId":68501,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kea'au High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kea'au High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/kea-au-high-school/68501"}