{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pahoa High & Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":61.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5319164,"projectId":10660923,"letterContent":"On behalf of our special education classroom, I would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation and for choosing to invest in our students. Your kindness and willingness to support our classroom means more than words can adequately express. Because of your generosity, we are able to provide our students with meaningful incentives and rewards that encourage positive behavior, celebrate accomplishments, build confidence, and make learning an even more rewarding experience.\r\n\r\nIn a special education classroom, we recognize that every student is unique. Each child comes to school with their own strengths, challenges, learning styles, and individual goals. Some students are working toward academic milestones, while others are developing important life skills, communication skills, independence, emotional regulation, or positive social interactions. For many of our students, accomplishments that may seem small to others are actually enormous milestones that represent hard work, determination, patience, and perseverance. Every step forward deserves to be celebrated!\r\n\r\nYour donation allows us to recognize those accomplishments in ways that are meaningful and motivating to our students. Incentives and rewards are much more than just prizes or treats. They are tools that help us encourage positive choices, reinforce important skills, and create opportunities for students to experience the excitement and pride that come with reaching a goal. Whether a student earns a reward for completing an assignment, demonstrating kindness, following directions, trying something new, managing a difficult emotion, or simply having a successful day, each opportunity to celebrate helps reinforce the message that their efforts matter.","fullyFundedDate":1789859824528,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-for-super-students/10660923/","projectTitle":"Rewards for Super Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gandy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5319164_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638487622525","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5319164"},{"teacherId":9968715,"projectId":10361369,"letterContent":"When my students first walked in and saw the new flexible seating, their eyes lit up with absolute delight as they rushed to try out every cozy nook. That excitement quickly turned into focused energy during a recent read-aloud session, where students curled up comfortably with their books and took turns reading passages out loud to the class, visibly more relaxed and confident than ever before. Moving forward, our next step is to launch our partner reading project, where students will use these flexible, comfortable spaces to sit side-by-side, read aloud to one another, and build both their literacy skills and classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1784398459205,"projectUrl":"project/a-safe-haven-to-heal/10361369/","projectTitle":"A Safe Haven to Heal","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9968715_orig.jpg?crop=920,920,x179,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772740117454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9968715"},{"teacherId":7112753,"projectId":9483670,"letterContent":"Providing a class set of Sound Innovations for Concert Band ensures that all 165 of our high school musicians have equal access to essential, high-quality music materials regardless of financial background. Having individual method books removes learning gaps, builds student confidence, and creates a unified foundation in tone production and rhythm reading during rehearsals. Additionally, the included digital tools—like play-along audio and video demos—empower our students to take ownership of their practice at home, bridging classroom instruction with independent musical growth.","fullyFundedDate":1759185416474,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-foundations-sound-innov/9483670/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Foundations: Sound Innovations Books for Beginning Band Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shinagawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7112753_orig.jpg?crop=2788,2788,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627539392132","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashinagawa"},{"teacherId":7112753,"projectId":9375385,"letterContent":"By providing dedicated lockable cabinets, a rolling percussion cart, and mobile podium storage, this project transforms our music room from a cluttered space into a highly organized, professional learning environment. Eliminating daily downtime spent searching for scattered gear means more precious instructional time spent rehearsing and making music. In addition to streamlining rehearsals, having a clean, well-managed space instills a strong sense of pride, responsibility, and professionalism in our young musicians every time they step into the band room.","fullyFundedDate":1752586598953,"projectUrl":"project/cabinets-for-a-cleaner-calmer-and-more/9375385/","projectTitle":"Cabinets for a Cleaner, Calmer, and More Organized Band Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shinagawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7112753_orig.jpg?crop=2788,2788,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627539392132","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashinagawa"},{"teacherId":10095002,"projectId":10331602,"letterContent":"My students and I appreciate your generous donation! With these supplies and class materials, our days go much smoother! They know exactly where to find their materials, supplies, and where to turn in their work. We are able to keep our class organized to help create a successful learning environment. With your donation, my students can be successful in class and really show their enjoyment and care about learning each day.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your donation. It means a lot to me and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1782861901943,"projectUrl":"project/creating-an-organized-classroom-for-stud/10331602/","projectTitle":"Creating an Organized Classroom for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10095002_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764955020301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10095002"},{"teacherId":10455936,"projectId":10347694,"letterContent":"I am truly grateful to you all for funding our project \"The Essentials: From Printed Pages to Nourished Minds.\" Your generosity has transformed our classroom!\r\n\r\nHaving a printer allows me to instantly print tailored math worksheets and anchor charts that fit each student's learning level, while the snacks keep their energy up so they can stay focused.\r\n\r\nMy students are thrilled to have colorful, hands-on materials to write on, and they love the snack breaks. Having colored pages makes learning feel personal and hands-on, while the snacks give them the energy boost they need to stay engaged throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThis project has made a huge difference for my struggling students who come to school hungry and those who need additional printed resources to reinforce their math skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students, taking care of their minds and bodies, and giving us the tools we need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1782861902276,"projectUrl":"project/the-essentials-from-printed-pages-to-no/10347694/","projectTitle":"The Essentials: From Printed Pages to Nourished Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colendra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10455936_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y130&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782718073374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10455936"},{"teacherId":7930354,"projectId":10117819,"letterContent":"My students were surprised and very happy when they first saw the snacks they received. They were excited to have something to eat and enjoyed choosing and sharing the snacks with their classmates. Having these resources available helped my students feel more comfortable and ready to learn. Instead of being distracted by hunger, they focused more on their classroom projects and participated more actively.\r\n As we continue our current classroom projects, my students are using their time and energy to stay focused, complete their assignments, and work together with their classmates. The snacks have been a simple but meaningful support that helps create a positive learning environment. We will continue working on their projects, encourage them to stay engaged, and help them feel successful as they complete their work. I am grateful to the donors who helped provide these resources and supported my students in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1778061132131,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-care/10117819/","projectTitle":"Classroom Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Labrador","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7930354"},{"teacherId":9798935,"projectId":10315513,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! It was incredibly gratifying to see my students using the equipment and successfully producing stained, microscope slides of passion flower stems.\r\n\r\nThe kids were also amazed! They have really taken to the equipment, and some asked if they could make slides with other materials. One students used a passion flower petal and the results were amazing!\r\n\r\nFor Human Physiology, I plan to have students produce thin sections of a variety of animal tissues. I'm very excited!\r\n\r\nAs you can see, these microtomes will get a lot of use. They are durable and have enough moving parts that they are almost like puzzles to the kids, and after a bit of trial, error, and guidance, they are all successful.","fullyFundedDate":1781730554699,"projectUrl":"project/manufacturing-microscope-slides-of-plant/10315513/","projectTitle":"Manufacturing Microscope Slides of Plant Tissues","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bothmer-Stinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9798935_orig.png?crop=268,268,x6,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759280019027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9798935"},{"teacherId":9798935,"projectId":10360483,"letterContent":"These book stands are great! My students really appreciate how easy they are to use and how much more comfortable they are for reading from heavy textbooks. Strained necks are a thing of the past!\r\n\r\nThe book stands are available as soon as students enter the classroom, right next to the door. Kids are starting to automatically grab one on their way to their seats. I've even seen one student use two, side by side, to hold open their binder.\r\n\r\nAn added benefit is that by using the book stands, students' desk space is used more efficiently. They have more room for worksheets, papers, and pencil cases.","fullyFundedDate":1783116350795,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-book-reading-through-ergonom/10360483/","projectTitle":"Encouraging Book Reading through Ergonomics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bothmer-Stinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9798935_orig.png?crop=268,268,x6,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759280019027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9798935"},{"teacherId":9798935,"projectId":10360115,"letterContent":"These quadrats are great! They are a perfect addition to my curriculum, because getting the kids outside, into the environment we are studying makes the most sense. But without the proper equipment, an outdoor lesson can quickly turn into a free-for-all. \r\n\r\nOnce the students were introduced to the quadrats, their precise dimensions, and how they are used, they understood the pvc pipes were actually scientific instruments. This added to the credibility of the outdoor investigation, and the kids took it more seriously. \r\n\r\nThese quadrats that will definitely stand the test of time and be standard equipment in my curriculum for years to come. I hope to encourage my fellow science teachers to take the chance of taking their kids outside with the same lesson, teaching their kids to estimate population sizes by sampling with quadrats.\r\n\r\nThank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1783138860974,"projectUrl":"project/counting-ecosystem-populations-by-sampli/10360115/","projectTitle":"Counting Ecosystem Populations by Sampling with Quadrats","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bothmer-Stinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9798935_orig.png?crop=268,268,x6,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759280019027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9798935"},{"teacherId":10070658,"projectId":10132209,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for providing these wonderful resources for our classroom! My students are already benefiting from these materials in so many meaningful ways. The laminating sheets allow us to create reusable learning activities that students can practice every day, giving them repeated opportunities to learn, build independence, and strengthen their skills.\r\n\r\nThe play dough provides a fun and engaging sensory activity that helps students regulate their emotions, relax, and stay focused. The ice pops are also a helpful resource for supporting students with behavior regulation and helping them cool down when they become overheated. The vocabulary posters give students visual support to learn new words, expand their vocabulary, and improve their communication skills.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were excited and eager to explore them. They especially enjoyed the hands-on sensory activities and having new visual resources to support their learning. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and how these materials encouraged them to participate and engage in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue incorporating these resources into our daily lessons and routines. Students will use the reusable laminated activities for ongoing practice, explore play dough during sensory breaks, use the ice pops when needed for cooling and regulation, and refer to the vocabulary posters as we introduce and practice new words. These resources will continue to support our students' academic growth, communication, sensory needs, and emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nMahalo again for investing in our students and helping us create a supportive, engaging, and welcoming learning environment. Your generosity makes a real difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1779302305491,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-creativity-with-color-and-cle/10132209/","projectTitle":"Empowering Creativity with Color and Cleanliness!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aurelia Leinani Castagnetti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10070658_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779305382002","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10070658"},{"teacherId":6954922,"projectId":10308852,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your incredible generosity and support of our \"Friday Dagger Camp\" project!\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our 7th and 8th-grade students—including both our general education classes and our students in the Fully Self-Contained classroom—now have the arts and crafts supplies they need to collaborate, create, and build lasting friendships.\r\n\r\nIn a rural community like Pahoa, where geographic isolation can often limit outside opportunities, your gift provides far more than just fabric, paint, and origami paper. You are giving our Daggers a safe, joyful space to drop the academic pressure, express themselves creatively, and practice true empathy and peer-modeling. Through these tactile, hands-on activities, social barriers are breaking down, fine motor skills are developing, and a stronger, more inclusive middle school community is being built.\r\n\r\nThank you for seeing the resilience and potential in our students and for sharing your Aloha with our school. 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