{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waiakea Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":41.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9099653,"projectId":10106044,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your vital support of our project. Your generosity allowed my student leadership team and me to transform our traditional school dance into a full-scale carnival experience, complete with food trucks, diverse games, and the crowd-favorite splash tank.\r\n\r\nBecause of this funding, we are now leveling up our upcoming Pi(e) Day and Neon Night events. These incentives do more than provide \"stuff\"—they provide a tangible \"reason to be here\" during the difficult mid-year slump. By shifting the culture so that school feels like a community rather than a chore, we have seen a dramatic surge in classroom participation and a waiting list of students eager to join our leadership team.\r\n\r\nKnowing they are supported by you has motivated our students to maintain their hard work. Thank you for helping us build a campus where every student feels seen and celebrated.","fullyFundedDate":1771697148554,"projectUrl":"project/campus-pulse-vitalizing-the-school-day/10106044/","projectTitle":"Campus Pulse: Vitalizing the School Day Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Inouye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9099653_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728412833145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9099653"},{"teacherId":2099432,"projectId":10105972,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our project. Your contribution has truly transformed our school environment. The students thoroughly enjoyed the new activities, with the splash tank and the wide variety of interactive games being the absolute highlights of the week!\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we can now provide a consistent range of incentives and new challenges for our students to explore. More importantly, this support has sent a powerful message to our youth: they are seen and valued. Knowing they have a community standing behind them has noticeably boosted their morale, leaving them more motivated than ever to persevere in their hard work.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their joy and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1771633619995,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-a-school-field-fun-day/10105972/","projectTitle":"Game On: A School Field Fun Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Inouye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2099432"},{"teacherId":2665442,"projectId":9990810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my students will now have the opportunity to learn the very basic skills involved in wall framing and introductory electrical wiring. Your contribution is more than just funding for materials—it is an investment in hands-on learning and in the future confidence and abilities of my students.\r\n\r\nMany students learn best by doing. With the supplies you helped provide, students will be able to work directly with tools and materials to understand how structures are built and how basic electrical systems function. Instead of only reading about these concepts or seeing them in diagrams, they will be able to measure, cut, assemble, and connect components themselves. These experiences help transform abstract ideas into real understanding.\r\n\r\nThrough the wall framing activities, students will learn foundational construction concepts such as measuring accurately, understanding how a frame is structured, and recognizing the importance of precision and teamwork. They will see how individual pieces come together to form a stable structure, and they will gain a better appreciation for the work that goes into building the spaces we use every day.\r\n\r\nThe electrical wiring portion of the project will introduce students to the basic principles of circuits and safe wiring practices. Under close supervision, they will explore how power flows through a system and how switches and outlets function. These introductory experiences will help students connect science concepts to real-world applications while also emphasizing safety and responsibility.\r\n\r\nFor many students, opportunities to explore hands-on technical skills like these are rare. Your donation helps open a door to learning that can spark curiosity and confidence. Some students may discover a new interest in building, engineering, or skilled trades, while others will simply gain practical knowledge that helps them better understand the world around them.\r\n\r\nBeyond the technical skills, this project will also encourage problem solving, collaboration, and perseverance. Students will work together, support one another, and learn from both successes and mistakes. These experiences help build resilience and teamwork—skills that are valuable in any future path they choose.\r\n\r\nYour generosity shows my students that people outside of our classroom believe in them and care about their education. That message alone is incredibly powerful. When students see that someone they have never met is willing to invest in their learning, it reinforces the idea that their education matters and that their potential is worth supporting.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our entire classroom community, thank you for helping make this project possible. Your support will create meaningful learning experiences that students will remember for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1768546448850,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-education-building-and-co/9990810/","projectTitle":"Middle School Education: Building and Construction","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2665442"},{"teacherId":519876,"projectId":9870809,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation in order to purchase the aquarium tanks for my science classroom. The aquarium tanks have become the focal point of our classroom. Currently, my students are using them to establish \"mini-ecosystems\" to test the power of phycoremediation. We have designated one tank as our control and the other as our experimental \"cleaning\" tank. A specific moment that stands out was during our water-quality testing: using the nitrate and phosphate kits to test \"polluted\" water samples. They were acting like true professional scientists—meticulously recording data in their journals, realizing that the health of our ocean starts with understanding these chemical balances. Because of your support, my students will continue to have the opportunity to connect deeply with the natural treasures of Hawai'i through hands-on scientific discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1762886499674,"projectUrl":"project/project-limu/9870809/","projectTitle":"Project Limu","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miyazono","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp519876_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618791031744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/519876"},{"teacherId":2683011,"projectId":9772732,"letterContent":"On behalf of our PE department, please accept our sincerest gratitude for your generous donation of Waffle balls, ultraviolet lights, glow-in-the-dark paint, and tape that helped make our Glow in the Dark Bucket Golf activity a tremendous success!\r\n\r\nWe are thrilled to report that the event was a smash hit! The participants had an incredible time, and the course truly came alive after dark.Your specific contributions were critical to the event's dazzling appeal to those who attended\r\n\r\nThe waffle balls were perfect for our glowing golf balls. Most importantly, the portable lights and ultraviolet lights you donated made the event glow up in a spectacular way! They transformed the course into an illuminated, vibrant landscape that was extremely attractive and engaging to everyone who attended. The brilliant neon colors provided an unforgettable, high-energy atmosphere that participants absolutely loved.\r\n\r\nYour support helped us offer a unique, fun, and highly successful activity for the Student Body Government at our school to raise money for the student activites. It was also an event that brought the community together and gave students an oppertunity to be leaders and be part of something big.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you once again for making a difference and contributing directly to the vibrant success of the Glow Bucket Golf night. We hope to share some dazzling photos with you soon!\r\n\r\nSincerely,","fullyFundedDate":1759281673608,"projectUrl":"project/the-electric-links-bucket-golf-fundraise/9772732/","projectTitle":"The Electric Links Bucket Golf Fundraiser","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gancinia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2683011_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674089783447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2683011"},{"teacherId":2689760,"projectId":9773272,"letterContent":"Your generous support has made a tangible difference in the lives of our students. When they heard their project was funded, their excitement was palpable, knowing they could finally host their planned \"cool night events.\"\r\n\r\nWe just wrapped up our first successful event—a fantastic light-up golf night! The experience was invaluable. Our students immersed themselves in real-world learning, mastering the skills of event planning, organization, and adaptive problem-solving.\r\n\r\nKnowing that individuals like you believe in them and share their vision to make our school a more inviting and fun place is incredibly motivating. They feel profoundly fortunate for your partnership, which fuels their confidence and encourages them to continue making a positive impact. Thank you for investing in their future and their dreams!","fullyFundedDate":1759242522268,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-the-year-a-sustainable-fund-fo/9773272/","projectTitle":"Light Up the Year: A Sustainable Fund for Glow-in-the-Dark Events","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moreau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-moreau"},{"teacherId":2099432,"projectId":9719853,"letterContent":"Your generous support for public education has made an incredible difference in the lives of our students. When they learned their project was funded, their excitement was palpable—knowing that their event could move forward and that there are individuals who believe in their dreams and care about their success was a powerful inspiration.\r\n\r\nThe event was a resounding success! Guests remarked on its innovative and unique nature, with many already asking about next year. The investment paid off tenfold: it deeply inspired the planning group, fostered school unity as various classes collaborated on unique elements, and drew attention from other students that led to spontaneous volunteerism.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, the event caught the eye of the state's social media group, which sent an official to document its uniqueness. Thank you for funding this project, allowing our school to learn, host a memorable event, and raise money for our SBG. We are thrilled to make this an annual tradition!","fullyFundedDate":1758996776173,"projectUrl":"project/buckets-of-fun-a-family-golf-fundraiser/9719853/","projectTitle":"Buckets of Fun: A Family Golf Fundraiser","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Inouye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2099432"},{"teacherId":9099653,"projectId":9773149,"letterContent":"We extend our sincere thanks for your generous donation to our project. Your support has been invaluable in helping us make our school a more engaging and fun place, allowing students to feel more supported and connected.\r\n\r\nWith your contribution, we have created many exciting new activities. We successfully hosted festive holiday-themed games, fun giveaways, and important community events. Furthermore, our dedicated student body officers have been empowered to plan events that directly support their peers, including providing incentive prizes and food at gatherings.\r\n\r\nYour donation has been key to boosting school morale and making a positive impact on the entire student body. We are truly grateful for your partnership!","fullyFundedDate":1759416744612,"projectUrl":"project/brighter-behavior-bigger-rewards/9773149/","projectTitle":"Brighter Behavior, Bigger Rewards!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Inouye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9099653_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728412833145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9099653"},{"teacherId":2099432,"projectId":9772494,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation that supported our project. The impact of the additional equipment has been truly transformative, allowing our fitness club to significantly increase its membership.\r\n\r\nThe students are incredibly excited to see the new additions to the weight room. Your contribution has allowed us to utilize a much larger area and equip it properly. This expansion has been key to our growth.\r\n\r\nOur club has grown beyond just fitness, now focusing on health, wellness, and school service. We recently hosted successful recess health events and helped plan a major community health initiative. We are so grateful for your donation, which is allowing our club to continue its development and growth into a cornerstone of school activity.","fullyFundedDate":1759206687964,"projectUrl":"project/the-next-level-new-strength-condition/9772494/","projectTitle":"The Next Level: New Strength & Conditioning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Inouye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2099432"},{"teacherId":9607598,"projectId":9779980,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks for my PBIS store. My students have had such a positive experience with receiving a snack for completing their work and also for having a positive attitude. When I gave them all treats for Halloween they were so appreciative to have received treats because many of my students do not go out trick or treating. They felt really special to be part of the fun that Halloween brings.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw all of the snacks, they were blown away that someone was so generous to donate all these wonderful snacks to them. When I have a hungry student, I can now give them snacks to help get their blood sugar up. I plan to continue to provide snacks for my students who have positive attitudes to learning. I believe attitude is everything, and I want to instill that philosophy into my students.","fullyFundedDate":1759539650733,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-jos-pbis-store/9779980/","projectTitle":"Mr's. Jo's PBIS Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9607598"},{"teacherId":519876,"projectId":9774898,"letterContent":"I am extremely grateful for your support for our students. Thank you for funding our project and for investing in their creativity and community. These supplies—from the acrylic paints for our group banners to the Shrinky Dink paper for their personal projects—will provide a much-needed outlet for self-expression during our advisory period. The students haven't wasted any time from making a homeroom banner to our Halloween Mac and Cheese costume and now currently working on our holiday door decorations. You haven't just given us supplies; you've given my students a powerful way to build confidence and connection with each other. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1759435301420,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9774898/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miyazono","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp519876_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618791031744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/519876"},{"teacherId":9657693,"projectId":9816246,"letterContent":"The most exciting aspect of the new purchases for your 7th-grade ELA students is undoubtedly the immediate, tangible improvement in their daily learning environment. The multiple new fans have transformed the classroom from a stifling, distraction-filled sweatbox into a cool and comfortable sanctuary. Students are incredibly thankful for this relief. Before, the excessive heat made it difficult to concentrate on close reading, writing assignments, or classroom discussions. Now, with the continuous airflow, they can truly focus on the demanding curriculum of 7th-grade English Language Arts. This change isn't just about comfort; it's about validating their effort and enabling better academic performance, making the ability to learn without the constant distraction of heat the most appreciated \"new product\" of all.\r\n\r\nBeyond the cool relief, the students are also thrilled about the increased sense of safety and organization brought by the cord organizers. While the fans provide the immediate physical comfort, the organizers address a subtle but important source of classroom anxiety: the messy, hazardous clutter of wires. Knowing that the multiple fan and technology cords are neatly secured and out of the way provides a safer pathway through the classroom, eliminating trip hazards and reducing the visual chaos that can often accompany a lack of air conditioning. 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