{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waianae Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":62.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8820646,"projectId":10107027,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nMy heart is full as I share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our classroom. When the boxes arrived and I revealed the new games, snacks, and lamps, the atmosphere shifted instantly. My students' eyes lit up with pure joy—they were especially thrilled by the snacks and the cozy glow of the new lamps. One student remarked that our room finally felt \"like a real home\" instead of a cold hallway. Replacing our harsh fluorescent lights with soft lamp light has created a calm, focused sanctuary where my students feel safe and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting these resources to great use during our \"Community Connection\" hour. Just yesterday, I watched a group of students who rarely speak to one another bond over a strategy game while sharing a healthy snack. It was a beautiful moment of teamwork and communication that wouldn't have been possible without these tools. These games are teaching them how to resolve conflicts, take turns, and support their peers, while the snacks ensure that no student is trying to learn on an empty stomach.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to integrate these team-building skills into our upcoming historical simulations. We are currently studying the 1800s, and students will be working in \"family units\" to navigate the challenges of the Industrial Revolution. Because they have spent time bonding through the games you provided, they are now much better equipped to collaborate on these complex projects. Thank you for giving my students the fuel, the light, and the play they need to become a true community of learners.","fullyFundedDate":1771705288657,"projectUrl":"project/bites-and-bonds-a-team-building-adventu/10107027/","projectTitle":"Bites and Bonds: A Team-Building Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pierce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8820646_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667002755585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8820646"},{"teacherId":8820646,"projectId":9781912,"letterContent":"My heart is full as I share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our classroom. When the boxes arrived and I revealed the new games, snacks, and field day items, the atmosphere shifted instantly. My students' eyes lit up with pure joy—they were especially thrilled by the snacks. \r\n\r\nWe are already putting these resources to great use during our \"Community Connection\" hour. Just yesterday, I watched a group of students who rarely speak to one another bond over a strategy game while sharing a healthy snack. It was a beautiful moment of teamwork and communication that wouldn't have been possible without these tools. These games are teaching them how to resolve conflicts, take turns, and support their peers, while the snacks ensure that no student is trying to learn on an empty stomach.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to integrate these team-building skills into our upcoming historical simulations. We are currently studying the 1800s, and students will be working in \"family units\" to navigate the challenges of the Industrial Revolution. Because they have spent time bonding through the games you provided, they are now much better equipped to collaborate on these complex projects. Thank you for giving my students the fuel, the light, and the play they need to become a true community of learners.","fullyFundedDate":1759598139999,"projectUrl":"project/relationship-and-team-building-field-day/9781912/","projectTitle":"Relationship and Team Building Field Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pierce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8820646_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667002755585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8820646"},{"teacherId":8820813,"projectId":9572594,"letterContent":"Our classroom was absolutely transformed the day the materials arrived. When my students walked in and saw the new resources laid out, they immediately started asking, \"Are those for us?!\" Their excitement was real — not just because it was something new, but because they felt seen and supported.\r\n\r\nWhen they first saw everything, there were wide eyes, huge smiles, and even a few gasps. One student said, \"It feels like a real math classroom now.\" That comment stayed with me. Your generosity gave them more than supplies — it gave them pride and ownership in their learning space.\r\n\r\nNext, we are using these resources to deepen our understanding of percent change and multi-step problem solving. Students will be working on a real-world project where they apply math concepts to design and present solutions to everyday scenarios. The materials are allowing us to move from passive learning to active exploration.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students aren't just completing assignments — they are engaging, collaborating, and believing they can do hard things.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the confidence of every student who walks through our door. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1761053885069,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-students-interest-igniting-the/9572594/","projectTitle":"Sparking Students Interest, Igniting Their Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jo Hagmoc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8820813_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755581673618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8820813"},{"teacherId":10167790,"projectId":9702194,"letterContent":"I'm writing to show my appreciation for the generous donations you have granted me and my students. Everything I received from this project has been exactly what my classroom needed, but the highlight of it has undoubtedly been the two large beanbags and the circular rug they sit on. All of my students love the beanbags so much and seek to sit on them every occasion they get. In fact, they even come to my classroom during recess and lunch just to sit on them and have some relaxation for a few minutes as a way to escape the hectic pace of the rest of the day. Additionally, at times when there is competition for who gets to sit on them, I've been able to award that privilege to the students with the highest grades, so they have effectively become a source of motivation and positive reenforcement as well. I am very grateful for your donation, and my students are even more so.","fullyFundedDate":1757786915647,"projectUrl":"project/maps-comfort-and-quiet-creating-a-fle/9702194/","projectTitle":"Maps, Comfort, and Quiet: Creating a Flexible Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dial","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10167790"},{"teacherId":10167790,"projectId":9782572,"letterContent":"I am writing to show my appreciation for the wonderful items your donation has been able to provide for my students and classroom. Everything from that project has been pivotal for setting the atmosphere of my social studies classroom, especially the large rug with the map of the labeled continents. It sits at the front of my room directly under the whiteboard and commands the attention of everyone who walks in the door. Considering that my student population on Oahu is extremely geographically isolated, many of them have little familiarity with the rest of the world. Seeing the map of the world so prominently displayed exposes them to that world and increases their global awareness. Additionally, they even like to lie on it (as seen in one of the pictures) despite it being on the ground. Again, thank you very much for your gracious donation for my students and classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759607512894,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-world-into-our-classroom/9782572/","projectTitle":"Bringing the World Into Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dial","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10167790"},{"teacherId":3250869,"projectId":9581530,"letterContent":"mahalo nui loa for your generous support of our classroom. Students are using the Roller Coaster Challenge to design, test, and redesign tracks while learning about gravity, motion, and teamwork. When they first saw the kits, excitement quickly turned into deep focus and collaboration. Next, students will document their designs and reflect on problem-solving strategies as we extend the engineering challenges. Mahalo for believing in our students and for helping build a classroom filled with color, creativity, confidence, and joy. My students and I really appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1765414790706,"projectUrl":"project/basic-needs/9581530/","projectTitle":"Basic Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Oana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3250869_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472154219113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-russo"},{"teacherId":381725,"projectId":9886111,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your generosity and kindness. The plan right now is to attempt to create hydroponics systems out of a cooler or basic items found around the garage. Weʻll be using the items you helped us order, the rock wool and the baskets. \r\n\r\nThe idea is weʻll be drilling holes into the coolers, filling them with water and trying to turn them into a hydroponics growing system. Iʻm going to attempt it with my enrichment class first as they are smaller and better listeners, if it goes well weʻll be trying to do it with the regular classes.","fullyFundedDate":1762807695113,"projectUrl":"project/hydroponics-out-of-hardware/9886111/","projectTitle":"Hydroponics Out of Hardware","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DeMarco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp381725_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1462522343168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-demarco"},{"teacherId":3250869,"projectId":9779661,"letterContent":"Aloha, thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Students are already using the new organizers, rolling cart, shoe storage, yoga ball, snacks, and misting fan to help create a more comfortable, calm, and organized learning environment. When students first saw the materials, they immediately noticed how welcoming and functional the space felt, and several shared that it helped them feel more focused and cared for. Next, we will continue building routines that support movement, organization, and student well-being as part of daily learning. Mahalo for investing in our students and our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1759540096406,"projectUrl":"project/organized-classroom-focused-minds/9779661/","projectTitle":"Organized Classroom, Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Oana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3250869_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472154219113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-russo"},{"teacherId":8826602,"projectId":9749101,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my project! My students are really enjoying planning our school events. Having our basic supplies such as paper towels, facial tissue (Kleenex) and cleaning wipes have helped to keep them healthy. This means my students are in school bonding with each other and learning to plan our activities for the year. \r\n\r\nI am blown away by the transformation my students are making this year because of kind donors like yourself. I see them developing a deeper relationship with each other. They are more motivated to not only come to school, but to be successful in their school work and in the activities they plan. I see them developing as future leaders which makes me proud to be their teacher. Thank you again for your generosity and for believing and investing in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758851280562,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-students-successful-students/9749101/","projectTitle":"Healthy Students = Successful Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Higuchi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8826602_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667359148299","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8826602"},{"teacherId":8826602,"projectId":9785059,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project! My students are really engaged and having fun in class. They are learning the craft of sublimation and have made a variety of different designs on makeup bags, tote bags and luggage tags. It's fun to see the spark in their eyes as they are learning and creating. \r\n\r\nI am blown away by the transformation my students are making this year because of kind donors like yourself. I see them improving with their social skills with each other. They are collaborating and working with each other to get their jobs done. I hear my students talking about their ideas and products outside of the classroom. This shows me they are proud of what they are creating. \r\n\r\nThis is just the beginning of helping shape these students into future leaders which makes me proud. Thank you again for your generosity and for believing and investing in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1759629605367,"projectUrl":"project/lets-start-creating/9785059/","projectTitle":"Let's Start Creating!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Higuchi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8826602_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667359148299","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8826602"},{"teacherId":7937525,"projectId":9766196,"letterContent":"My students are enjoying the legos and games. They are building interesting creatures and figures. They are working together to build it while using words that are encouraging and playful. It has allowed them to practice their communication skills while having fun. \r\n\r\nThe games are promoting engagement between more than two students. This is a huge benefit for my students. They are taking turns while following rules that everyone has agreed to. This life skill will improve as the year progresses.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1759311189743,"projectUrl":"project/its-all-fun-and-games/9766196/","projectTitle":"It's All Fun and Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7937525"},{"teacherId":7939034,"projectId":9768914,"letterContent":"I am so excited to share with you the positive outcomes we had with this project. We planned to have approx 35-40 students participate in Bingo . As it turned out we had over 75 students participate in Kindness Bingo. Bingo Cards were made and students during lunch had to go and meet new people on campus and share acts of kindness. Once cards were Black out Bingo they redeemed at the table for a prize. \r\n\r\n This program encouraged positive behavior, specific acts of kindness, and the creation of new friendships across grade levels. When a student completes a Kindness Bingo card, they've successfully demonstrated making connections , made new friends and having fun. The game itself made speaking kindness and meeting friends fun and exciting reward! \r\n\r\nYour donations of items like pencils, erasers, stickers, and water bottles, hats was shared with participants who completes their Kindness Bingo . Thank you so much for your kindness","fullyFundedDate":1759179150202,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-bingo-spreading-joy-and-buildi/9768914/","projectTitle":"Kindness Bingo: Spreading Joy and Building Friendships!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cabral","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7939034_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627957687359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7939034"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50814","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":745,"numTeachers":61,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":37.2,"schoolId":50814,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Waianae Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Waianae Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/waianae-intermediate-school/50814"}