{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Konawaena Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":61.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9967638,"projectId":10039446,"letterContent":"The generous donations of art supplies, snacks, and sports equipment have made a meaningful difference in my classroom community. With access to creative materials, students are able to express themselves through art, explore new ideas, and build confidence in their abilities. The snacks help ensure students feel cared for and supported throughout the day, allowing them to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe sports equipment has also encouraged teamwork, active play, and stronger relationships among students. Through games and shared activities, students learn important social skills like communication, cooperation, and empathy. These donations have helped create a classroom environment where creativity, play, and connection thrive, giving students opportunities to grow both academically and emotionally.","fullyFundedDate":1771665402569,"projectUrl":"project/play-create-learn/10039446/","projectTitle":"Play. Create. Learn.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967638"},{"teacherId":1865219,"projectId":10110385,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our LEGO project and helping provide our students with engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Students greatly enjoyed working both independently and collaboratively to build the sets. The project encouraged creativity, problem-solving, patience, and teamwork while giving students a fun and meaningful way to connect with one another.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made a positive impact in our classroom by creating opportunities for students to learn through play and collaboration. The excitement and enthusiasm students showed each day were a direct result of your support. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make learning both interactive and enjoyable.","fullyFundedDate":1771767263630,"projectUrl":"project/building-big-thinkers-with-lego/10110385/","projectTitle":"Building Big Thinkers with LEGO","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Singson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1865219_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727028375969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1865219"},{"teacherId":2930404,"projectId":10104604,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my classroom has become a more focused, supportive, and responsive learning environment for every student.\r\n\r\nWe use the healthy snacks daily, especially during longer instructional blocks and hands-on STEM activities. When students begin to feel tired or lose focus, having access to a quick, nutritious snack helps them re-engage and sustain their attention. I've noticed a clear difference during independent work time—students are more alert, productive, and willing to persist through challenges. At the same time, the anti-stress fidgets have become an essential tool for self-regulation. Students use them quietly during lessons, discussions, and even assessments to manage stress and stay present.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were genuinely excited and grateful. Many immediately asked how and when they could use them, which opened a meaningful conversation about taking care of their bodies and minds so they can learn at their best. For some students, especially those who struggle with anxiety or focus, the fidgets were an instant source of comfort and support.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are continuing to build routines that normalize both academic focus and social-emotional awareness. As we move into more collaborative projects and problem-based learning, these resources will play a key role in helping students regulate themselves, stay engaged, and work effectively with peers. My goal is to help students not only succeed academically but also develop lifelong strategies for managing stress and maintaining focus.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the tools they need to feel supported, capable, and ready to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1771637447997,"projectUrl":"project/nourished-minds-calm-classrooms/10104604/","projectTitle":"Nourished Minds, Calm Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cummins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2930404_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448482619508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-cummins"},{"teacherId":9806968,"projectId":10110641,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students now have the opportunity to learn, create, and problem-solve with LEGO materials that bring learning to life in exciting new ways. Your support has provided hands-on experiences that encourage creativity, teamwork, critical thinking, and perseverance every single day in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on students' faces when they opened the LEGO sets was unforgettable. They immediately began building, collaborating, and sharing ideas with one another. These materials are more than just toys — they are tools that help students strengthen STEM skills, develop confidence, and express their imagination in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created opportunities for deeper engagement and joyful learning that many of our students will remember for years to come. Thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' futures. Your support truly made a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1771772249576,"projectUrl":"project/lego-fun-for-stem-exploration/10110641/","projectTitle":"LEGO fun for STEM exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9806968"},{"teacherId":6621951,"projectId":9626805,"letterContent":"My project, Hoops & Habits: Making Math Real with NBA Math Hoops had a powerful impact on my students by transforming math from something abstract and intimidating into something meaningful, active, and exciting. Several of my students already love basketball, so connecting math concepts to real NBA and WNBA stats immediately increased engagement and motivation. Instead of simply solving problems on paper, students saw how fractions, percentages, averages, and probability were used in real-life sports situations they cared about.\r\n\r\nThe addition of basketballs and shooting spots made the learning even more meaningful by giving students the opportunity to physically apply the math concepts they learned. Students calculated their own shooting percentages, compared data, analyzed performance, and made predictions based on real results. This hands-on experience strengthened understanding and helped students retain skills because they were actively participating in the learning process.\r\n\r\nBeyond math, this project helped build teamwork, communication, confidence, and problem-solving skills. Students who did not normally feel successful in math had new opportunities to shine through physical activity and sports-based learning. By creating positive connections between academics and students' personal interests, this project helped build both academic confidence and a stronger love of learning. I look forward to continuing this project with my new group of students next year. Mahalo to each person that donated to help make this project a success.","fullyFundedDate":1755930075724,"projectUrl":"project/hoops-habits-making-math-real-with-nb/9626805/","projectTitle":"Hoops & Habits: Making Math Real with NBA Math Hoops","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. J. Murphioka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6621951_orig.jpg?crop=568,568,x46,y129&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597084475340","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/murphiokamath"},{"teacherId":8828141,"projectId":10107860,"letterContent":"Truly from my heart, I thank you for your generous donations of Tatami mats to the We Got Matcha! project. I always try to bring authentic Japanese culture to my classroom so that students are able to \"feel\" how it is like being in Japan. \r\n\r\nI believe that learning different languages helps them grow as a person by developing critical thinking skills, fostering curiosity, and being more understanding with different cultures. Also learning languages helps us to understand our own culture by comparing and contrasting.\r\n\r\nJapanese tea ceremony expresses very unique Japanese values and virtue. There are many specific protocols and rituals involved in tea ceremony, but students took them very seriously to learn and show proud when they host tea ceremony to their peers and teachers at school. Students experienced sitting on knees on tatami mats in order to create matcha for guests.\r\n\r\nNow there are enough tatami mats to create a tea room, I would like to offer an after school club learning Japanese culture, including of course, tea ceremony!","fullyFundedDate":1771689510904,"projectUrl":"project/we-got-matcha/10107860/","projectTitle":"We Got Matcha!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Narita","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8828141_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x260,y284&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669077815602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8828141"},{"teacherId":9967638,"projectId":9982902,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing arts and crafts supplies for our classroom. Because of you, students collaborated in small groups to create their own stop motion films, designing unique sets and characters from scratch. When they first saw the materials, they were excited and eager to jump in, immediately brainstorming ideas and bringing their creativity to life.\r\n\r\nAs we continue this project, students are editing their films, adding sound, and sharing their work while learning more about storytelling and animation. Your support has sparked creativity, teamwork, and confidence in my students, and we are so grateful for the opportunities you've made possible.","fullyFundedDate":1770313093518,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-bring-their-ideas-to-li/9982902/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Bring Their Ideas to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967638"},{"teacherId":9274776,"projectId":10106007,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations. With your donations and support my students are eager to participate with my classroom activity because they are receiving snacks for working hard on their activities. Students are more engaged in class discussion and activities not mainly because of the snacks but because they have a nutritious snacks to fill their tummy during their recess time. Also, with the new learning tools, students show more interests because they have new tools to use to aid their learnings. Again, mahalo for the love and support in education.","fullyFundedDate":1771609675092,"projectUrl":"project/holistic-readiness-integrating-nutritio/10106007/","projectTitle":"Holistic Readiness: Integrating Nutrition and Materials for Classroom Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palacay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9274776_orig.jpg?crop=2235,2235,x0,y374&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760554360104","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9274776"},{"teacherId":2930404,"projectId":9900921,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Smart Farm project!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are one step closer to bringing our hydroponic systems to life in the classroom. Our students are excited to use this technology to write and execute code that controls water pumps, lighting, and airflow—creating optimal growing conditions for plants like lettuce and herbs. With the addition of the Pixel Tablet and Samsung Tablet, we can finally operate the systems as intended and fully integrate this hands-on STEM experience into our learning.\r\n\r\nYour support goes beyond technology—it empowers students to explore real-world applications of science, engineering, and sustainability. We're especially excited about the possibility of growing fresh produce to share with members of our school community who need it most.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and their future. Your kindness is making a meaningful and lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767811997042,"projectUrl":"project/coding-to-grow/9900921/","projectTitle":"Coding to Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cummins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2930404_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448482619508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-cummins"},{"teacherId":10170840,"projectId":10107993,"letterContent":"Walking into my lab lately feels less like managing a classroom and more like overseeing a professional research facility. My 120 sixth graders are in that energetic, transitional phase where they are moving from guided learners to independent thinkers, and these new resources have finally given them a workspace that acts as a launchpad rather than an obstacle course. Before these organizers arrived, I'd watch \"aha!\" moments flicker out because a student was deep-sea diving through a backpack \"black hole\" just to find a lab notebook. Now, the moment we start a lesson, there's a focused calm as they reach for their dedicated file organizers—we've officially retired our roles as \"Professional Paper-Hunters\" and reclaimed that time for actual discovery.\r\n\r\nThe \"Creativity Corner\" has become the heartbeat of our CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) activities. My students aren't just doodling; they are using these coloring materials to make their thinking visible. During our recent deep dive into the human body systems, you could hear a pin drop as they color-coded their arguments—highlighting their claims in one color, their supporting data in another, and their scientific logic in a third. When the materials first arrived, the reaction was pure middle school magic. Their eyes widened as if I'd just wheeled in a shipment of high-end tech. One student hovered over the new highlighters and asked, \"Wait, we get to use the 'good' markers for our evidence?\" It's amazing how a fresh set of colored pencils can make a student stand taller and take more pride in their data.\r\n\r\nThank you for ensuring that when the lightbulb goes off in their eyes, they have the tools to record it, the colors to analyze it, and the pins to show the world they conquered it!","fullyFundedDate":1771710835279,"projectUrl":"project/pins-pens-and-protocols-organizing-ou/10107993/","projectTitle":"Pins, Pens, and Protocols: Organizing Our Young Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jezz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10170840_orig.jpg?crop=2197,2197,x0,y212&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759479026242","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10170840"},{"teacherId":9988495,"projectId":9925440,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our school. I wanted to share a little about the incredible impact your support has had on my students, especially during a time of significant upheaval.\r\n\r\nMiddle school is a storm in its own right, but the recent Kona Low brought a level of stress that our community wasn't fully prepared for. Between the school closures and the physical damage many families at home, our students returned to campus carrying a heavy load. It was clear that the days spent away from our cafeteria meant many kids had gone without consistent meals, and they arrived back at school not just hungry for routine, but physically hungry as well.\r\n\r\nAs a behavioral health counselor, I know that connecting with students is the most important part of my job. Meeting their basic needs is the first step in building a trusting relationship. The food you've provided has become an invaluable tool for this; it acts as a bridge to help me build rapport and stabilize them emotionally after the chaos of the storm.\r\n\r\nA Calm After the Storm\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reaction was a quiet, deep sigh of relief. It wasn't a loud celebration, but a calm settling—it was as if a weight had been lifted. By ensuring they have enough to eat, they can focus on their own growth and development rather than the stress of an empty stomach.\r\n\r\nI've seen this play out in small, vital ways:\r\n\r\nBuilding Community: Recently, after a difficult group project, a few students were able to grab a snack in my office and take a quiet moment together. This simple act of sharing food helps them feel safe and seen.\r\n\r\nRestoring Focus: After the storm closures, many students were understandably distracted. Having nutritious options on hand allowed them to regulate and re-engage with their lessons.\r\n\r\nThe food you've provided is so much more than a meal; it's a foundation for their emotional well-being and a vital tool for connection. Thank you again for believing in our students and supporting the work we do. We are so grateful for your partnership.","fullyFundedDate":1770387895856,"projectUrl":"project/helping-kids-stay-calm-and-learn-with-br/9925440/","projectTitle":"Helping Kids Stay Calm and Learn With Brain Food!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tovah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9988495_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y554&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743451224226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9988495"},{"teacherId":10170840,"projectId":9942588,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our Solar Oven project to life! Your generosity has transformed our science lessons into a hands-on culinary adventure. We are currently using these resources to study Heat Energy and the States of Matter. My students recently used their new ovens for a \"Solar S'mores\" challenge, which provided a fantastic \"lightbulb moment\" as they watched solid chocolate undergo a phase change into a liquid using only radiation from the sun.\r\n\r\nThe students were absolutely thrilled when the materials arrived, with one student exclaiming, \"We're actually going to cook with science!\" Seeing professional-grade thermometers and reflective materials made them feel like real scientists and gave them a newfound sense of pride in their work. Our next step is to explore thermal equilibrium by designing modifications to the ovens to see which materials prevent heat loss most effectively. 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