{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waianae High School","outOfStateSupporters":51.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7938291,"projectId":9777329,"letterContent":"My students were positively impacted by these amazing supplies. There is a new rule at our school where the students need to keep their phone in their bag. However some of my students work best independently with music so getting them brand new headphones that they can connect to the computers was amazing. They love using them to listen to music and specific videos. \r\n\r\nIn addition, a lot of snacks were delivered and I was able to give hundreds of students snacks when they needed it. Most of my students are title 1 so they don't always have access to snacks at home. I feel like providing this essential element helps the learn better in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759600236071,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-are-essential-for-an-sel/9777329/","projectTitle":"School Supplies Are Essential for an SEL Health Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Horrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7938291_orig.jpg?crop=2478,2478,x0,y875&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627980256096","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938291"},{"teacherId":7941266,"projectId":9775567,"letterContent":"Innovation Stations – Start-Up Business transformed our classroom into a hands-on incubator where students explored multiple small business concepts using real production materials. With tools like the Liene photo printer, sublimation hats, soap-making supplies, sewing kits, popcorn packaging, and raffle materials, students rotated through stations focused on different start-up ideas—custom merchandise, event promotions, personal care products, and handcrafted goods. This allowed students to test creativity, analyze costs, practice production workflows, and understand how different products appeal to different target customers.\r\n\r\nBecause of these materials, I was able to teach entrepreneurship in a truly experiential way. Students didn't just brainstorm ideas—they produced samples, packaged products, discussed pricing, and evaluated which concepts were most viable for a start-up business. The variety of supplies helped students discover their strengths: some gravitated toward design and branding, others toward production, organization, or customer experience. Innovation Stations gave students the confidence to take risks, collaborate, and think like entrepreneurs, reinforcing that innovation starts with access to tools, curiosity, and the opportunity to create.","fullyFundedDate":1759446790782,"projectUrl":"project/innovation-station-student-run-start-up/9775567/","projectTitle":"Innovation Station: Student-Run Start-Ups","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7941266_orig.jpg?crop=628,628,x94,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707959404008","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7941266"},{"teacherId":7941266,"projectId":9202963,"letterContent":"Empowering Young Entrepreneurs: Tools for Success has had a powerful, hands-on impact on my students thanks to the sublimation printer and hats you helped provide. This equipment showed students how professional tools are used in real business settings. Students didn't just \"make a product\"—they learned how technology drives entrepreneurship. They used the sublimation printer to design, test, and produce branded merchandise, applying cost analysis, branding decisions, standard operating procedures, and quality control just like a real retail business. This technology turned abstract business concepts into real-world learning, helping students see how ideas move from concept to consumer.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students was seeing their designs become market-ready products. Producing and selling branded hats for the DECA Store and Community Showcase made the experience authentic and motivating. Students finalized products, priced them consistently, packaged them professionally, tracked inventory, and merchandised them using proper retail display principles. Knowing they had to produce several units, meet deadlines, and present products on shelves with signage pushed them to a higher level of accountability and pride. Watching customers stop, browse, ask questions, and make purchases was a moment of validation—students realized their work had real value beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nSeveral students, especially those who don't always shine in traditional academic settings, truly thrived with this technology. Creative students took leadership in design and branding, detail-oriented students excelled in inventory tracking and pricing accuracy, and others grew confident through customer service and sales interactions. The post-sales evaluation—analyzing revenue, profit margins, best-selling times, and customer feedback—helped students reflect like true entrepreneurs. Because of your support, students didn't just learn about business—they became business owners for the day, gaining skills, confidence, and a vision for what their future could hold.","fullyFundedDate":1753035730759,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-entrepreneurs-tools-fo/9202963/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Entrepreneurs: Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7941266_orig.jpg?crop=628,628,x94,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707959404008","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7941266"},{"teacherId":9343133,"projectId":9774809,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! We have already been able to use these resources at our local holiday parades. Being able to fill the streets with quality music from our musicians, specifically our drummers, has been a wonderful feeling for the band, the school, and the community. \r\nThe high quality equipment has already contributed to increased development and abilities. The automatic tuner has made keeping the drums in working order much more effective and efficient. We are already looking forward to next year, where we will get more musicians within our ranks who will benefit from this equipment for years to come. Thank you donors, again, for contributing to the revival of the music program in this small, island town.","fullyFundedDate":1759418391462,"projectUrl":"project/a-drum-line-care-package/9774809/","projectTitle":"A Drum Line Care Package","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hammond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9343133_orig.jpg?crop=1632,1632,x629,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700165374413","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9343133"},{"teacherId":9727213,"projectId":9772540,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my class! My students who have different learning abilities are able to feel seen and supported in my classroom. Already this past semester, I had a female student share she wanted to go to the health room because she wanted a heating pad to use! To her surprise, I had one in my classroom! She was so happy that she could still do her work in my classroom and find some releife from her cramps using a heating pad. Also, student who have a hard time sitting enjoyed being able to stand when they needed to better help them focus! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1759194499087,"projectUrl":"project/all-learners-need-support/9772540/","projectTitle":"All Learners Need Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palafox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727213_orig.jpg?crop=2553,2553,x672,y282&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767588077058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9727213"},{"teacherId":9680129,"projectId":9709722,"letterContent":"The excitement in the room was twofold when the boxes arrived. First, there were cheers of \"Whoa!\" when they saw the awesome kit of over 3,000 arts and crafts supplies and the vibrant new Crayola markers. But there was also a quieter, palpable sense of relief when I unpacked the \"Care Closet\" items—the deodorant, hairbrushes, and water bottles. Seeing their reaction confirmed that this project was about more than just supplies; it was about dignity and comfort.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources to address the \"whole student.\" The hygiene items and water bottles are already in heavy rotation, allowing students to freshen up in case they forgot to do so at home, and come to class feeling confident and ready to focus. Meanwhile, the Orbit gum has been a fantastic sensory tool to help students concentrate during writing assignments and tests. Just yesterday, a student who was having a rough morning used the new puzzles and art supplies to take a \"brain break,\" reset their emotions, and rejoin the lesson with a clear head.\r\n\r\nNow that our basic needs are met and our classroom is sparkling (thanks to the new mop!), we are diving into creativity. Our next step is a \"Self-Identity Collage\" project. Students will use the markers, rubber cement, and the mountain of craft supplies to create visual representations of their future goals. Thank you for helping my students feel clean, cared for, and creative!","fullyFundedDate":1759505395290,"projectUrl":"project/the-workplace-readiness-kit/9709722/","projectTitle":"The Workplace Readiness Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Matsumoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9680129_orig.png?crop=512,512,x0,y146&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724549475619","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9680129"},{"teacherId":7931736,"projectId":9776482,"letterContent":"I want to first start off by saying, thank you very much for your thoughtfulness in choosing to donate to donorchoose.org and help support schools across the U.S., especially in Hawaii. Your donation has helped my DECA club with after school snacks to keep their stomachs settled so their minds can thrive. \r\n\r\nI have been using the snacks to help out with Wai'anae DECA chapter with our membership meetings that meet once a week and DECA Mock Competitions. Students who attend meetings are able to enjoy a snack, learn about business, entrepreneurship, hospitality and role-play scenarios in a business setting. These students don't go home until 5pm, which leaves a big gap of time from when they eat lunch at 11:19 - 11:49am to 5pm. So when we have our meetings at 2:30p, this allows time for them to fellowship with their friends by enjoying snack while we run our business meetings. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate if you could continually support donorchoose.org with other projects that help with supporting the education of our students. Thank you once again for your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1759446717050,"projectUrl":"project/to-go-snacks/9776482/","projectTitle":"To-Go Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H. Tom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931736_orig.jpg?crop=1344,1344,x0,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728943545406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7931736"},{"teacherId":9680129,"projectId":9609989,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation, which has already made a significant, positive impact on our classroom, specifically for our students with learning disabilities.\r\n\r\nThe materials you provided have been integrated immediately into our daily activities, directly addressing diverse learning needs:\r\n\r\nInspiration Stickers: These small rewards are a powerful tool for positive reinforcement, celebrating effort and progress. They provide immediate, visual feedback that motivates students to persist through challenging tasks and build self-confidence.\r\n\r\nBulky Calculators: The large keys and clear displays on the bulky calculators reduce visual stress and fine motor challenges, allowing students to focus on understanding mathematical concepts rather than struggling with input. This has made math far more accessible.\r\n\r\nArts and Crafts Activities: These hands-on, multi-sensory activities provide a crucial outlet for learning concepts through kinesthetic and creative exploration. They help solidify abstract ideas and make learning engaging for students who benefit from tactile engagement.\r\n\r\nTargeted Reading Material: The new reading material is carefully selected to be accessible yet engaging, helping students build foundational literacy skills at their own pace without feeling overwhelmed. We are seeing increased confidence and willingness to read aloud.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students are experiencing less frustration, greater engagement, and more successful learning moments every day. Thank you for investing in their potential and helping us create a more inclusive and effective learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1756782704510,"projectUrl":"project/calculate-and-celebrate/9609989/","projectTitle":"Calculate and Celebrate","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Matsumoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9680129_orig.png?crop=512,512,x0,y146&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724549475619","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9680129"},{"teacherId":10091592,"projectId":9701452,"letterContent":"The technology you helped bring into our classroom has made an incredible difference in how my students learn and create. The Canon EOS Rebel T7 has allowed students to explore photography in a meaningful, hands-on way learning about composition, lighting, and visual storytelling with tools that feel truly professional. The Beats earbuds have been especially helpful for students who need focused working time in a busy art room. Even the smaller items, like X-Acto knives, tracing paper, and Dawn dish soap, have become essential parts of their daily creative process, helping them plan, refine, and safely execute their ideas.\r\n\r\nWhat has excited my students the most is the chance to use \"real artist tools\" that make their work feel elevated and authentic. One student who normally stays quiet in class has become our go-to photographer, eagerly volunteering to document projects and experimenting with new camera settings every day. Others have embraced the tracing paper to improve their sketching, gaining confidence in their ability to refine their drawings. These resources have opened doors for students who never saw themselves as artists before, and your generosity made that possible. Thank you for believing in their creativity and giving them the chance to shine.","fullyFundedDate":1757766163409,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-tomorrows-artists/9701452/","projectTitle":"Tools for Tomorrow’s Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Conley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10091592_orig.jpg?crop=1919,1919,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757449730034","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10091592"},{"teacherId":9691781,"projectId":9520016,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students have had the opportunity to dive into The Hunger Games and Ready Player One, two novels that have transformed the way they read, think, and discuss the world around them. These texts have helped us introduce essential skills such as analyzing social structures, identifying themes of power and resistance, and drawing parallels between fiction and current events. Through class discussions, close reading, and creative projects, students are learning not just to understand literature, but to use it as a lens for examining the systems and inequalities that shape their own lives.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom has become an active, collaborative experience. On any given day, you'll find students annotating passages, debating moral choices faced by the characters, and making connections between the novels and real-world issues like media influence, class division, and technology's role in society. The excitement is palpable—students who were once hesitant readers are now eager to share their insights and challenge one another's perspectives.\r\n\r\nWe're deeply grateful that you've helped make this learning possible.","fullyFundedDate":1754226367106,"projectUrl":"project/class-novels/9520016/","projectTitle":"Class Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Siegler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9691781_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x583,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730698777018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9691781"},{"teacherId":9372347,"projectId":9273853,"letterContent":"On behalf of my wonderful students at Waianae High School, I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your incredible support. Because of your generosity, our project, \"Snacks for Success: Helping My Students Concentrate,\" was fully funded, and our classroom is now stocked with healthy snacks to help my students power through their day.\r\n\r\nIt is difficult for a child to focus on learning when their stomach is rumbling. Many of my students have long days, and the time between meals can feel like an eternity. Your donation has made an immediate and profound impact. The availability of these snacks has transformed our classroom environment. Students who once struggled with fatigue and distraction in the afternoon are now more alert, engaged, and ready to participate.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students. Your support has removed a significant barrier to their education and has filled our classroom with happy, focused, and grateful hearts. We are so appreciative of your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1749859175251,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success-helping-my-students/9273853/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success: Helping My Students Concentrate","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9372347"},{"teacherId":9568078,"projectId":8481682,"letterContent":"When our hygiene and mental health resources arrived, my students' faces immediately lit up. Many of them said things like, \"Wow, kumu really cares about us,\" and it showed how much having these items means. The supplies gave them not only what they need to take care of themselves physically but also a sense of dignity and belonging in our space.\r\n\r\nWe've already started using the hygiene items daily, and they have helped students feel more confident walking into class ready to learn. The mental health tools—like fidgets and calm-down activities—have been especially useful in giving students healthy ways to reset when emotions run high. One student shared that being able to take a break with these resources helped them return to class calmer and more focused.\r\n\r\nThe next step for us is weaving these tools into our regular support routines. Students are learning how to self-advocate, reflect on their needs, and use the resources responsibly. These lessons are preparing them not just for school, but for becoming stronger, healthier members of our community.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made all of this possible, and we are so grateful. 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