{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kaimuki High School","outOfStateSupporters":41.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9842114,"projectId":9989761,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful for your generous donation! With your donation, we were able to restock our sensory stress balls - these sensory tools help us as learning can be tough and allowing small fidget breaks after or during our work can really help us stay on task! As our students are stretching their learning for extended periods of time, the kitchen timers that were purchased allowed every student and staff member to have timers to use throughout the school day. We are incredibly grateful for the theraputty as this tool was a fun new activity that we could use throughout the school day! The different putty colors represented different firmness of putty. We all had fun testing out our favorites!\r\nThe students were so excited when the new items arrived and had fun going through the boxes that were shipped. Thank you again for providing incredible donations to help purchase these resources for our special needs classroom. The students are incredibly grateful for the supplies and I am so thankful for your donation.\r\nThe Kaimuki High School special needs classroom has truly benefited from your donation and we cannot thank you enough! Please know that your gift is profoundly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1769177442113,"projectUrl":"project/mid-year-restock/9989761/","projectTitle":"Mid Year Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chelsy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9842114"},{"teacherId":9842114,"projectId":9785652,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful for your generous donation! With your donation, we were able to access our learning with writing supplies - our special needs high school students love to use dry-erase markers, dry-erase boards, and dry-erase envelopes to work on different worksheets throughout the school day! We have also received the sensory fidgets and math manipulatives for counting that are super helpful to helping us achieve our academic goals! The sensory bracelets are a classroom favorite with everyone loving the bright colors and different textures!\r\nThe students were so excited when the new items arrived and had fun going through the boxes that were shipped. Thank you again for providing incredible donations to help purchase these resources for our special needs classroom. The students are incredibly grateful for the supplies and I am so thankful for your donation.\r\nThe Kaimuki High School special needs classroom has truly benefited from your donation and we cannot thank you enough! Please know that your gift is profoundly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1767206491229,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-access-our-learning/9785652/","projectTitle":"Help Us Access Our Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chelsy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9842114"},{"teacherId":9377093,"projectId":9787565,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love the new additions to the classroom library. The new Pete the Cat books have been especially exciting—they enjoy having their own copies to explore independently, which has encouraged more self-directed reading and engagement with stories. In addition, the sensory books have quickly become a favorite. Students are spending more time flipping through the pages, showing increased curiosity and willingness to interact with different textures. They are especially drawn to the sensory mats, eagerly touching and exploring them, which supports their tactile development. I've also noticed them becoming more attentive to auditory input, as they listen for and respond to different animal sounds throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe mini trampoline has also been a valuable addition to our classroom. It provides students with a safe and structured way to release energy while also meeting their sensory needs. Incorporating short movement breaks on the trampoline has helped students regulate their bodies, leading to improved focus and greater productivity during learning activities.","fullyFundedDate":1767222595926,"projectUrl":"project/sense-sational-learning/9787565/","projectTitle":"Sense-sational Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kristel Ingram","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9377093"},{"teacherId":8840932,"projectId":9711508,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Your donations have made a meaningful difference for my newcomer students. \r\n\r\nThe supplies we've attained thanks to your support have already been put to great use. The jumbo magnetic coordinate plane boards have become so helpful for students learning about functions. Students can work in small groups on the graph instead of working individually on paper. \r\n\r\nThe games from this project help to foster a sense of belonging in our classroom. Students enjoy bonding with their classmates through play. The fidgets toys help students stay calm and regulate their focus so they can be more productive in class. The water and snacks keep the students hydrated and full so they're not as distracted. The students were very happy to receive the new products for the class room. They were happy to have access to water and snacks and were excited to be able to graph on the large coordinate plane. \r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are going to continue to use these materials to continue to help students as they learn how to graph different functions and analyze changes in functions together in small groups. Since they will be working together they will not onnly be able to strengthen their mathematical skills but also continue to build their knowledge of the English language by explaining their reasoning with to the classmates in their groups. The interactive tools will help students to collaborate in ways that make math more accessible and meaningful to them. \r\n\r\nThank you for your support in helping create a classroom where students are equiped, engaged and reading to learn. Thank you for investing in my students and giving them tools that make math more interactive and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1762363475158,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-math-organizing-learning-a/9711508/","projectTitle":"Motivating Math: Organizing, Learning, and Celebrating Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8840932"},{"teacherId":3020552,"projectId":10103429,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding the rakes and T-shirts for our students. When they saw the rakes arrive, their reaction was priceless — \"Oh my goodness, now we have extra rakes!\" It may seem like a small thing, but having enough tools for everyone has made a tremendous difference.\r\n\r\nWe are currently working on a large composting project, and there are always leaves to gather. We use those leaves to layer over bags of shredded paper for mulching, so raking is an essential part of our process. With more rakes available, students no longer have to wait their turn or share tools. Instead of raking being a grueling task for just two or three students, it has become a fun, team effort with ten students working together at once.\r\n\r\nThe T-shirts have also created a sense of pride and unity. Students feel like they are part of something meaningful and professional.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped us keep our area clean and welcoming for visitors while making hands-on work more engaging and enjoyable. Thank you so much for supporting our students and our project.","fullyFundedDate":1771440161654,"projectUrl":"project/raking-away-our-stress/10103429/","projectTitle":"Raking Away our Stress!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3020552_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622057521444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-chu-hong"},{"teacherId":7927976,"projectId":10006343,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our project! Timers play a crucial role in creating a structured environment for our students. They help with transitions and encourage independence.\r\n\r\nThe handwashing timer has been particularly enjoyable for the students; they have learned to wash their hands without needing an adult to remind them to \"wash more.\" It has also made the task much more fun for them!\r\n\r\nThe talker buddy has been especially helpful for one of our youngest students. He is still learning to use it, but he has mastered the request, \"I want to play with toys.\" Providing him a way to express his basic wants and needs has opened a whole new world for him, and I cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1769177443125,"projectUrl":"project/building-brighter-classrooms-for-student/10006343/","projectTitle":"Building Brighter Classrooms for Students With Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7927976"},{"teacherId":7927976,"projectId":9807009,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a big thank you for your generous donation to my project! The students have been enjoying the little animal toys, which we've been using as reinforcers.\r\n\r\nThe chewies have also had a very positive impact on the students. We have been using them as more appropriate objects for the students to chew when they are seeking sensory input.\r\n\r\nThe students really like the weighted lap mat and seem to find it comforting when sitting at their desks and attending to tabletop tasks. For some, it has also helped when they are feeling upset or sad.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation and for the difference you are making in the lives of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1767206491333,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-that-support-focus-calm/9807009/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools That Support Focus, Calm, and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7927976"},{"teacherId":3020552,"projectId":9573172,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous resources you provided to our students. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our college-ready, real-world entrepreneurship project. With these materials, students were able to thoughtfully design logos and develop branding concepts for the value-added products we are creating from items grown in our garden.\r\n\r\nThey especially enjoyed brainstorming creative packaging ideas, including designing origami boxes and exploring ways to present our products in a professional and appealing way. The hands-on materials sparked excitement and imagination, allowing students to fully engage in the creative process.\r\n\r\nJust as importantly, having organized, accessible supplies helped students feel calm and prepared. They appreciated knowing exactly where their materials were and that everything would be ready the next day. This simple structure prevented them from feeling frazzled and allowed them to focus their energy on innovation and collaboration.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your thoughtful contribution. Your products have supported not only creativity, but also confidence, organization, and real-world skill development. Thank you for investing in our students' growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1763620419517,"projectUrl":"project/supplying-students-with-tools-to-be-crea/9573172/","projectTitle":"Supplying Students with Tools to be Creative and Confident","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3020552_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622057521444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-chu-hong"},{"teacherId":9799793,"projectId":9785290,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in funding our Visual Supports for Everyone. Your commitment to their well-being and success is deeply appreciated and has already begun to make a significant impact.\r\n\r\nIn today's fast-paced and often challenging world, it is vital that students are equipped with resources to help them navigate stress, manage their emotions, and build resilience. Thanks to your contribution, we have been able to provide tools and programs designed to foster these essential skills. These resources include laminating materials, Velcro, and emotions charts for students to use when they are engaged in academic tasks. These materials will be used to create visual schedules for students to provide predictability and structure across the various tasks that students encounter each day. \r\n\r\nThe feedback from students and educators alike has been overwhelmingly positive. Many have shared how these tools have made a tangible difference in their ability to focus, stay motivated, and maintain a positive outlook. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and helping to shape a brighter future for all.","fullyFundedDate":1767206490584,"projectUrl":"project/visual-supports-for-everyone/9785290/","projectTitle":"Visual Supports For Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cheryl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9799793"},{"teacherId":10293814,"projectId":9773809,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our entire school community, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our project: Integrating Technology into the Humanities.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond a simple gift; it is a direct investment in our students' worldview. In our humanities course, we tackle the fundamental questions of the human experience. By equipping us with modern tools, you are helping us connect these enduring lessons with the essential digital skills our students need to excel in the future.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students will find their education more interactive, meaningful, and applicable to the real world.","fullyFundedDate":1759410276618,"projectUrl":"project/text-to-tech-advancing-humanities-with/9773809/","projectTitle":"Text to Tech: Advancing Humanities with Digital Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293814"},{"teacherId":3714956,"projectId":9781747,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to new technology devices (such as IPADS!) that are already transforming the way they learn.\r\n\r\nAs a mild/moderate special education gen ed / inclusion classroom, access to tech makes a huge difference. These devices provide personalized learning opportunities, interactive lessons, and tools that help meet each student's unique needs. Many of my students benefit from visual supports, speech-to-text features, and engaging digital practice — and now they have the resources to thrive.\r\n\r\nYour donation is more than just equipment. It is confidence for a struggling reader. It is independence for a student who needs accommodations. It is excitement for learners who light up when lessons become interactive.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students feel supported, valued, and inspired. Thank you for investing in their futures and believing in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1759596890413,"projectUrl":"project/traditional-subject-matter-with-modern-d/9781747/","projectTitle":"Traditional Subject Matter With Modern Digital Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3714956"},{"teacherId":9468691,"projectId":9773256,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping spruce up our early college classroom. The fans and decorations are much appreciated. The Kap CC instructor mentioned the improvement on the classroom environment. The bulletin board covers help to add color and looks better than the well used board underneath. The pennants further add color and inspiration for their futures. It also serves as conversation starters with the students. Do you know where this college is? What is the mascot? What division sports do they play in? Things like that to help them start exploring colleges. \r\n\r\nThe fans! The fans, are the best part. They are quiet and powerful, cooling down the classroom on those hot afternoons when the college classes are held.","fullyFundedDate":1759448849013,"projectUrl":"project/early-college-to-freshman-in-college/9773256/","projectTitle":"Early College to Freshman in College","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nakashima","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468691"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50835","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":520,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"9.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.9,"schoolId":50835,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kaimuki High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kaimuki High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/kaimuki-high-school/50835"}