{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kea'au Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":49.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2863550,"projectId":10660169,"letterContent":"What Your Support Accomplished:\r\n\r\nBuilt a Living Lab: Students assembled and maintain the new aquaponics tank, pumps, and grow beds, turning abstract textbook chapters into a functioning ecosystem.Tracked Real Science: \r\n\r\nStudents regularly test water quality, measure plant growth, and observe the nutrient cycle between the fish and vegetables.\r\n\r\nFostered Teamwork: Small groups share daily care responsibilities, building collaboration, responsibility, and scientific curiosity.\r\n\r\nStudent Reactions \"Watching the fish waste feed the plants makes the science click. It is amazing to see how everything works together in a loop!\"\r\n\r\nClassroom StudentThank you for making this engaging, sustainable agricultural project possible for our students. Your generosity planted the seeds for a lifelong love of science!","fullyFundedDate":1789832533993,"projectUrl":"project/fish-food/10660169/","projectTitle":"Fish Food","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reynolds","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2863550_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538004199513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2863550"},{"teacherId":2658712,"projectId":9875389,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously supporting our classroom through this DonorsChoose project! Your contribution provided much-needed organizational materials that have made a meaningful difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nWith these new materials, we are better able to organize classroom supplies, student work, and instructional resources. Having a more organized and accessible classroom allows students to find what they need, take greater responsibility for their materials, and spend more time focused on learning.\r\n\r\nThe organizational tools have also helped create a calmer, more efficient classroom where students know where materials belong and can independently access the resources they need. These seemingly simple materials have had a positive impact on our daily routines and have helped our classroom run more smoothly.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support and for investing in our students. Thank you for helping us create an organized, welcoming classroom where our students can learn, grow, and feel successful each day!","fullyFundedDate":1763927652379,"projectUrl":"project/from-chaos-to-calm-organizing-our-way-t/9875389/","projectTitle":"From Chaos to Calm: Organizing Our Way to Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Julia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2658712_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755475249482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-julias-class"},{"teacherId":2658712,"projectId":9777438,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through your generous donation! Your contribution provided valuable English Language Learning resources, including picture cards, word games, and other hands-on materials that our students can use to build their vocabulary and communication skills.\r\n\r\nThese resources have made learning English more engaging, interactive, and accessible. Students are able to connect words with pictures, practice new vocabulary through games, and work together with their classmates while developing confidence in speaking and understanding English. The hands-on activities have been especially helpful for students who benefit from learning through visual and interactive experiences.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our English language learners now have meaningful tools that encourage them to participate, practice, and take risks with a new language in a supportive classroom environment. Seeing students recognize new words, use them in conversation, and become more comfortable communicating has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping create a classroom where every learner has the opportunity to grow and succeed. Your support is making a meaningful difference in their everyday learning!","fullyFundedDate":1759771098627,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-the-words-we-speak/9777438/","projectTitle":"Seeing the Words We Speak","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Julia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2658712_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755475249482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-julias-class"},{"teacherId":2658712,"projectId":9730830,"letterContent":"Thank you for fully funding our project! Your generosity has made a wonderful difference in our classroom. The new rug has created a comfortable, welcoming space where students can gather, collaborate, read, and participate in learning activities together.\r\n\r\nThe classroom games and learning supplies have also given students more opportunities to practice important academic and social skills in fun, hands-on ways. Students are excited to use these materials, and they have helped make learning more interactive and engaging.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom is now a place where students can learn, play, collaborate, and build confidence together. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create meaningful learning experiences they will enjoy and remember!","fullyFundedDate":1758494540072,"projectUrl":"project/new-teacher-supplies/9730830/","projectTitle":"New Teacher Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Julia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2658712_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755475249482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-julias-class"},{"teacherId":2927225,"projectId":10111997,"letterContent":"When the boxes arrived, the energy in our classroom was contagious. As the teachers and educational assistants opened the packages, the whole room erupted in \"oohs\" and \"ahhs\" from staff and students alike! My students were watching intently, beaming with excitement and curiosity as each new item was pulled from the boxes—especially when they saw the colorful Perler beads, the bulk sticker set, and the portable sports net. For our students who experience sensory overload, seeing the new noise-canceling ear protection brought an immediate sense of comfort, knowing they would have reliable tools to help them feel safe and focused.\r\n\r\n\r\nThese materials are now actively incorporated into our daily learning routines:\r\n\r\nStudent-Run Café & Kitchen: We are using the Fresh Colombia coffee and light brown sugar to brew drinks and prepare baked treats for our school café, serving items on the compostable dessert plates while students practice measuring, customer service, and inventory skills.\r\n\r\nSensory & Fine Motor Stations: The Theraputty set, Washi tape, self-adhesive googly eyes, and Perler beads are used daily at hands-on work centers to strengthen hand grip, fine motor control, and creative concentration.\r\n\r\nAdaptive PE & Recreation: The portable tennis net and grip-wrapped rackets give our students an accessible, structured physical activity to practice outdoor teamwork and coordination.\r\n\r\nFocus & Self-Regulation: The noise-canceling earmuffs are available throughout the day whenever students need a quiet space or help managing loud background noise during transitions.\r\n\r\nNext Steps & Future Projects\r\nLooking ahead, our students are continuing to build on these foundational skills. In art and motor skills instruction, students are using the Washi tape, stickers, and Perler beads to design crafted items that they plan to showcase at our student café. In our independent living unit, we are expanding our beverage and baking lessons to help students follow multi-step visual recipes on their own using our new inventory. Your support has given our classroom the exact physical tools needed to help our students grow in self-reliance, pride, and practical daily life skills.","fullyFundedDate":1778061136885,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-elective-activities-for-studen/10111997/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Elective Activities for Students With Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2927225_orig.jpg?crop=282,282,x266,y53&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690932615366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2927225"},{"teacherId":7936118,"projectId":9163206,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and providing personal hygiene products to my students. The students that run around and play sports at recess are able to cool off quickly by wiping down their faces and freshening up for class. They are able to grab a deodorant as needed to keep themselves feeling great throughout the day. \r\n\r\nThese items did not only impact my students but I was also able to share some of it with other teachers so they can have their own personal hygiene station in their classroom. I also get students from other grade levels, students I've had in previous years, come and grab items that they need. I'm so happy that we could provide this resource to the kids on my campus.","fullyFundedDate":1742015203677,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-station/9163206/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fernandes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7936118_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667280398119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7936118"},{"teacherId":7755254,"projectId":10107831,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! With your support, we were able to purchase a variety of books for students. These included various titles, such as middle school classics like \"Goosebumps\". Students were incredibly excited to browse through the new books, and were equally excited to be able to choose books to read together as we were able to get multiple sets!\r\n\r\nIt has been a delight to see our students excited about reading. I have a mix of readers--those at advanced levels, struggling readers, and beginning readers--and it has been awesome to see excitement on ALL of their faces.\r\n\r\nOnce again, mahalo nui loa for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1771659146257,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-students-middle-school-bo/10107831/","projectTitle":"Middle School Students, Middle School Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Figueira (Figgy)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7755254"},{"teacherId":7941055,"projectId":9162677,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating resources to purchase books for my classroom. My students may not love to read alone, but they definitely love to read together. They get really excited when there is a movie coming after the book also.\r\n\r\nThe Outsiders is consistently one of the favorites that students talk about year after year. I even have younger siblings that end up in my classes wanting to read the book. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping to purchase an engaging, classic class set of books for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1742006146345,"projectUrl":"project/make-reading-great-again/9162677/","projectTitle":"Make Reading Great Again!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7941055_orig.png?crop=348,348,x115,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741810965489","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7941055"},{"teacherId":9676360,"projectId":10116740,"letterContent":"Having these resources readily accessible in our classroom \"Care Corner\" has completely transformed our daily rhythm. Instead of trying to focus on a lesson while battling a rumbling stomach or feeling self-conscious, students can now grab a healthy snack or a hygiene item discreetly, no questions asked. Just last week before an intense morning workshop, a student who had been sitting quietly anxious walked over to the corner, grabbed a granola bar and a fresh pair of socks, and took a deep breath. Within ten minutes, that same student was confidently leading their group's brainstorming session with total focus. Removing those everyday worries restored their dignity and gave them the mental space to just be a learner.","fullyFundedDate":1778061133359,"projectUrl":"project/basic-hygiene-and-food-things/10116740/","projectTitle":"Basic hygiene and food things","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9676360"},{"teacherId":8360172,"projectId":10236353,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your incredible generosity and ongoing support of our students at Keaʻau Middle School!\r\n\r\nThanks to your kind contributions, our prize cabinet has been fully replenished! We were able to fund amazing prizes for our End-of-the-Year Carnival, as well as an incredible array of rewards for our school-wide incentive system—including fidgets, stress balls, stress cubes, finger skateboards, putty slime, fun sunglasses, and squishies.\r\n\r\nThe excitement across campus when students saw the new prizes was absolute magic. Our Greenwaves are working harder than ever to earn \"Tanabe Bucks\" (named for our principal Brandon Tanabe) so they can redeem them for these wonderful items!\r\n\r\nThis project has made a profound difference in our school culture in several key ways:\r\n\r\nMental Health & Anxiety Support: In middle school today, so many of our students navigate high levels of daily stress and anxiety. These sensory prizes—like stress balls, fidgets, and putty slime—are so much more than just fun toys; they serve as comforting, practical tools that help our students regulate their emotions, stay calm, and focus in class.\r\nPositive Behavior Incentives: Earning \"Tanabe Bucks\" for demonstrating positive behavior and academic effort gives our students tangible goals to strive for, boosting morale and campus pride every single day.\r\nUnforgettable Celebrations: Having a well-stocked prize cabinet made our End-of-the-Year Carnival a resounding success, creating joyful memories that our students will cherish for years to come.\r\nYour support does so much more than provide rewards — it validates our students' hard work, supports their emotional well-being, and makes Keaʻau Middle School a brighter, happier place to learn.\r\nThank you from the bottom of our hearts for believing in our middle schoolers!","fullyFundedDate":1780437933822,"projectUrl":"project/step-right-up-carnival-of-rewards-for-o/10236353/","projectTitle":"Step Right Up! Carnival of Rewards for Our Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hunt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8360172"},{"teacherId":9399353,"projectId":10103430,"letterContent":"Mahalo for supporting my classroom and making hands-on science possible for my students. The new materials have brought so much excitement to our lessons and have helped turn science concepts into experiences students can see, touch, and explore. From building models to making observations and asking questions, my students have become more engaged and eager to participate in every lesson. It has been wonderful to watch their curiosity grow as they investigate new ideas together.\r\n\r\nThese resources will continue to be used throughout many school years as we explore a variety of science topics. My goal is to give students meaningful learning experiences that encourage them to think like scientists by exploring, questioning, and discovering. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on my classroom, and I am incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1771597181902,"projectUrl":"project/building-growing-and-discovering-hand/10103430/","projectTitle":"Building, Growing, and Discovering: Hands-On Science for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baji","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9399353_orig.jpg?crop=2092,2092,x115,y316&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789581398255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9399353"},{"teacherId":7814649,"projectId":10110791,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our students have been using their new sous vide equipment and vacuum sealer to take their culinary skills to the next level. The excitement in the classroom was immediate when students saw the new equipment and realized they would be learning the same cooking techniques used by professional chefs. One of our favorite projects was preparing perfectly cooked, juicy chicken thighs using the sous vide machine to create the most delicious homemade Chicken Alfredo. Students were amazed at how precise temperature control produced such flavorful and tender results. They also learned the importance of food safety by using the vacuum sealer to store ingredients before cooking and package leftovers in airtight bags for proper storage, helping reduce food waste while reinforcing safe kitchen practices.\r\n\r\nThese new tools have transformed our culinary program into an even more engaging, hands-on learning environment where students are building confidence, teamwork, and real-world life skills with every recipe they create. Looking ahead, we're excited to continue exploring new sous vide recipes, experiment with locally grown Hawaiʻi ingredients, and introduce additional food preservation techniques that will help students become more knowledgeable, independent, and creative in the kitchen. Your support has given our students experiences they will remember long after they leave our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your investment in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1771777821887,"projectUrl":"project/seal-cook-create-a-hands-on-culinary/10110791/","projectTitle":"Seal, Cook, Create: a Hands-On Culinary Learning Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Marino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7814649_orig.jpg?crop=2298,2298,x574,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701293694642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7814649"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50772","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":683,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":72,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":31,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":28,"percentMultiracialImputed":18,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":50.4,"schoolId":50772,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kea'au Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kea'au Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/kea-au-middle-school/50772"}