{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kealakehe Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":53.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9615927,"projectId":10657976,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our classroom project. The new hydroponic gardening system and literacy materials have given my middle school special education students hands-on tools to engage with their learning in a concrete way. Instead of just reading about science concepts from a textbook, students are directly observing plant growth cycles, tracking metrics on data charts, and taking daily ownership of system maintenance.\r\n\r\nThese resources have quickly become a reliable part of our daily routine, giving students practical opportunities to practice tracking data, collaborate on tasks, and apply structured reading strategies. Learners who often struggle with traditional instruction have stepped up to take charge of the setup with genuine focus and practical skill. Thank you for investing in our classroom and providing tools that make a direct, everyday impact on student learning.","fullyFundedDate":1789833156078,"projectUrl":"project/sped-intervention-supports/10657976/","projectTitle":"SPED Intervention Supports","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moustakas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9615927_orig.jpg?crop=848,848,x0,y124&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785206117964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9615927"},{"teacherId":10559316,"projectId":10402725,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to our classroom! Your generosity means so much to me and my students at Kealakehe Intermediate. As a Title I school, we often have to make the most of limited resources, so having access to these materials makes a real difference in our day-to-day learning. My students were excited to see the new supplies and even more excited to start putting them to use!\r\n\r\nIn our 6th grade social studies classroom, these resources give us more opportunities to learn through creativity, collaboration, and hands-on experiences. Art supplies allow students to create projects that demonstrate their understanding of the historical events, cultures, and communities we study. Games give students a fun way to review content, practice critical thinking, and work together. Having basic classroom supplies readily available also means students can participate in activities without worrying about bringing materials from home. Even cleaning supplies play an important role in helping students take pride in and care for their shared learning space.\r\n\r\nAs we move into new social studies topics, I look forward to incorporating these materials into more creative projects, interactive review activities, and collaborative lessons. Rather than simply reading about history, students will have more opportunities to engage with the content, make connections, and demonstrate what they have learned in different ways. Thank you for helping make these experiences possible for our students. Your support is appreciated more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1785674880512,"projectUrl":"project/halles-sixth-grade-classroom/10402725/","projectTitle":"Halle's Sixth Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hunt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10559316_orig.png?crop=1542,1542,x596,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785476544899","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10559316"},{"teacherId":4013959,"projectId":10433273,"letterContent":"One of the things we're working hard to build this year is a classroom where students feel safe, supported, and valued. Our class goal is to become the \"Friendliest Class in Town,\" and we focus on showing kindness, working together, and doing our personal best. These donations have helped us encourage those behaviors in such a positive way. Whether it's celebrating a student who went out of their way to help a classmate, recognizing someone who persevered through a challenging assignment, or simply offering a snack to a child who needs one, these resources are making a difference in our classroom every day.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we'll keep using these materials to celebrate student growth, encourage positive choices, and create a classroom community where every child feels like they belong. For many of our students, the little things really are the big things. A snack, a small prize, or a moment of recognition can completely change the direction of their day. Thank you for seeing the value in those little things and for helping us give our students a classroom filled with encouragement, kindness, and opportunities to succeed. Your generosity means more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1785739819855,"projectUrl":"project/a-safe-space-to-grow-heal-and-thrive/10433273/","projectTitle":"A Safe Space to Grow, Heal, and Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mench","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4013959_orig.png?crop=369,369,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699925371571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4013959"},{"teacherId":10541513,"projectId":10358925,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making such an incredible difference in my classroom! As a first-year sixth-grade math teacher at Kealakehe Intermediate School in Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi, I quickly learned that one of the biggest challenges my students and I would face wasn't necessarily the math itself, but the heat! With temperatures in our classroom regularly reaching the 80s and no air conditioning, it was difficult for students to stay comfortable, focused, and engaged throughout the school day. Thanks to your generosity, we now have two portable air conditioning units that are helping transform our classroom into a much more comfortable learning environment for over 120 students each day.\r\n\r\nMy students were SO excited when they first saw the air conditioning units arrive! After weeks of learning in the heat, the idea of finally having cool air in our classroom was something worth celebrating. Getting the units installed took some patience and teamwork, but seeing the excitement on my students' faces made every step worthwhile. Now, instead of spending so much of our energy trying to stay cool, we can put that energy toward what really matters: learning! Whether we're practicing long division, tackling fractions, or working together to solve challenging ratio and rate problems, having a more comfortable classroom makes such a difference. My students are able to focus more on their work, participate in discussions, and enjoy being in a space where they feel comfortable.\r\n\r\nAs we continue into our second quarter, we're building on the math foundations we've established and moving into new concepts like greatest common factors, least common multiples, and the distributive property. My goal has always been to create a classroom where students feel safe, supported, and excited to learn, and your generosity has helped me take a HUGE step toward making that a reality. As a first-year teacher, I cannot express how much it means to have people who believe in my students and are willing to invest in their success. You didn't just help purchase air conditioning units; you helped create a better learning environment for an entire classroom of students, and that impact will continue for years to come.\r\n\r\nMahalo nui loa for supporting my students, my classroom, and our little community here in Kona! We are so incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1785800748986,"projectUrl":"project/beat-the-heat-boost-the-learning/10358925/","projectTitle":"Beat the Heat, Boost the Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scharf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10541513_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783557458776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/allischarf"},{"teacherId":9469075,"projectId":10660637,"letterContent":"This project has given my students more opportunities to take an active role in creating our school yearbook. The technology allows students to move beyond simply taking pictures and learn the entire process of visual storytelling, from capturing meaningful moments to selecting photos that represent our school community. Having reliable SD cards and GoPros has made it easier for students to practice photography, document school events, and experiment with different perspectives and types of shots. They are learning that technology is not just something they use for entertainment; it can be a powerful tool for communication, creativity, and storytelling.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is seeing their work become part of something that will be shared with the entire school. Students become especially excited when they recognize a photo they took in our yearbook or realize that their creative choices helped tell the story of our school year. I have also seen students who were initially hesitant to participate become more involved when they are given the opportunity to use cameras and create something real. These resources have helped make our classroom more hands-on, collaborative, and student-driven. Most importantly, my students are beginning to see themselves not just as students completing an assignment, but as photographers, designers, storytellers, and creators whose work has value.","fullyFundedDate":1789863347505,"projectUrl":"project/class-project-10/10660637/","projectTitle":"Class Project 10","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Yasko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469075"},{"teacherId":7933772,"projectId":10107556,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project! Every day, multiple times a day, students come to my office for a snack. This easy in helps students access support if the need it. \r\n\r\nStudents can tell their friends they are coming to get a snack but once there, they often open up about what is really going on in their life or waht might be heavy on their hearts. giving students the space and time for this kinds of connection so important in building a sense of belonging and overall safety here on campus. \r\n\r\nThank you for making it possible!","fullyFundedDate":1771700959171,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-fuel-learning/10107556/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Fuel Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stroud","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7933772_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643348958259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7933772"},{"teacherId":2390971,"projectId":10256719,"letterContent":"Mahalo for helping keep my students fueled and ready to learn! The snacks provided through this project have become a simple but incredibly valuable classroom resource. Middle schoolers have long days, and sometimes hunger becomes a very real distraction. Having snacks available means students can meet that basic need and return their attention to learning rather than trying to push through the rest of class hungry.\r\n\r\nI have especially appreciated being able to quietly offer a snack when I notice a student struggling to focus or when a student simply lets me know they are hungry. There is no stigma and no complicated process—just something they need in that moment so they can get back to learning. Your generosity has helped me create a classroom where students know they are cared for as people as well as learners. Mahalo for helping my students feel supported, focused, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1778061128662,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-in-the-classroom/10256719/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2390971_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y308&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627993450603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissaburr"},{"teacherId":2390971,"projectId":10233506,"letterContent":"Mahalo for helping make our Student-Created Care Kits possible! Through this project, students were able to thoughtfully select and assemble personal care items into kits designed to support the dignity, confidence, and well-being of fellow students. What made this project especially meaningful was giving students an active role in caring for their school community and showing them that even small acts of kindness can make a real difference.\r\n\r\nThe completed care kits provide students with discreet access to essential items when they need them, while also helping create a school culture where asking for help is met with compassion rather than embarrassment. Your support allowed my students to turn empathy into action and experience firsthand the impact they can have on others. Mahalo for helping us care for our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1778061140040,"projectUrl":"project/student-created-care-kits-supporting-co/10233506/","projectTitle":"Student-Created Care Kits: Supporting Confidence, Dignity, and Well-Being","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2390971_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y308&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627993450603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissaburr"},{"teacherId":2390971,"projectId":10301371,"letterContent":"Mahalo for helping me strengthen my photography skills through UC San Diego Extended Studies! Through this course, I moved beyond automatic camera settings and learned to intentionally use aperture, shutter speed, ISO, composition, exposure, and editing to tell a story.\r\n\r\nI am excited to bring these skills back to my middle school students through Media Arts and visual storytelling projects. I can now better teach students how photographers use light, perspective, composition, and camera settings to communicate meaning. Thank you for investing in my growth as an educator and expanding the creative opportunities I can provide my students!","fullyFundedDate":1780025739102,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-professional-photography-skills/10301371/","projectTitle":"Bringing Professional Photography Skills to Middle School Media","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2390971_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y308&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627993450603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissaburr"},{"teacherId":7933772,"projectId":9779318,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to this project! The items in this project ultimately made my students feel so comfortable in this space and therefore at school. In this space that the project helped fund, I was able to offer intense one on one ans small group support for our most at risk students. These groups focused on social skills, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution. \r\n\r\nWhen students returned from suspension I was also able to meet with them and their families in this space and help to ease the transition back to school for the entire family.","fullyFundedDate":1759532586627,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-soothe-and-study/9779318/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Soothe, and Study","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stroud","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7933772_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643348958259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7933772"},{"teacherId":9615927,"projectId":9772417,"letterContent":"Your generous support has transformed our special education classroom into a space where 20 seventh-grade students can focus, engage, and truly thrive each day. With the addition of flexible seating, essential classroom supplies, and healthy snacks, students are better equipped to meet their academic and personal goals. These resources have led to improved attention, stronger participation, and increased confidence, while also supporting students' overall well-being. Most importantly, students now feel supported, valued, and empowered to take ownership of their learning and reach their full potential in a positive, inclusive environment.","fullyFundedDate":1759226738408,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-classroom-supports/9772417/","projectTitle":"Special Education Classroom Supports","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moustakas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9615927_orig.jpg?crop=848,848,x0,y124&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785206117964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9615927"},{"teacherId":9615927,"projectId":10103665,"letterContent":"Your generosity has transformed our classroom into a vibrant, student-centered learning environment where well-being, focus, and engagement thrive every day. Thanks to your donation, we were able to provide healthy snacks that keep students energized and focused throughout the school day, incentive prizes that encourage positive choices and motivation, and standing desks with flexible seating that promote movement, improve posture, and accommodate diverse learning needs. Since implementing these resources, we've seen improved concentration, better behavior, and enhanced well-being, with students reporting they feel more able to focus, take ownership of their learning, and stay energized during lessons. 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