{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"King David Kalakaua Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":38.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8413191,"projectId":9774046,"letterContent":"Thank you! Your generosity has truly sprouted something special in our classroom. The desktop aquaponics kits and microgreen supplies have transformed a theoretical science lesson into a living, breathing laboratory. We are absolutely thrilled to share the fantastic impact your contributions have made!\r\n\r\nWhen I first unveiled the boxes containing the shiny new tanks, the pumps, the grow lights, and the tiny bags of microgreen seeds, the students were buzzing with excitement. \r\n\r\nThe most profound reaction, however, came a few days later when the first seeds sprouted. A student, usually reserved, leaned in and whispered, \"It actually works!\" It was a moment of pure realization—the connection between the lesson, the materials, and the living result. The kits have fostered a genuine sense of stewardship and responsibility as students rotate through daily tasks like feeding the fish and checking the water levels.","fullyFundedDate":1759280768572,"projectUrl":"project/aquaponic-and-microgreens/9774046/","projectTitle":"Aquaponic and Microgreens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kinoshita","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8413191"},{"teacherId":9789070,"projectId":9161559,"letterContent":"Operation Reading Corner was a smashing success! I was able to use these materials to create a cozy, home-like environment for students and provide them snacks for after school. It helped inspire students to read and 6 students read an entire book for the first time in their lives. It has been an incredible gift to have the reading corner in my classroom and I know so many students agree! Each of the kids in Reading Club and beyond have a growing appreciation for the reading corner and the books that fill those shelves. It has been incredible to see so many of them grow in their imagination and critical thinking as well as their reading and comprehension abilities just through exposing their minds to engaging stories they like to read. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and for making this impact on my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1742047786162,"projectUrl":"project/ms-es-classroom-operation-reading-cor/9161559/","projectTitle":"Ms. E's Classroom: Operation Reading Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9789070_orig.jpg?crop=518,518,x0,y133&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759170265742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9789070"},{"teacherId":9986140,"projectId":9215777,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how deeply grateful my students and I are to have gotten this project funded! Although their time with all the things I was gifted was short, or they never really got to use certain things, my students from last year were so thrilled that I got my list fully funded...especially the girls! In one of the the pictures on the slides deck, you can see a few of my girl students enjoying their own couch because, yup, the boys infiltrated the other couch I had personally bought with my own money. So, the couch that was on my project list, officially became the \"GIRL'S COUCH\", with the exception of one boy student who put the couch together. \r\nWith the completion of this project, I also got to elevate my supplies area by providing a wider variety of colored pencil options and fine line markers, as my existing broad line markers were slowly giving out; for some of those broad line markers, there were simply not enough for an entire class to use–should they had needed it. The addition of the fine line markers boasted my quantity of markers to make sure that I have enough to make a class set! Don't even get me started on the box of snacks we got...such a great way to keep my students motivated and focused! It also was a great way to get through the last couple of weeks of school without it getting to the point of dreariness. I even got a Swiffer to keep my floors as clean as it was the day it got stripped and waxed, which I take a lot of pride in because when I made the decision to go shoeless in my classroom, I didn't know my room was going to be the \"cleanest room\" that one of my tech guys has ever seen on campus. And the fact that he told me this at the end of the year was one of my biggest achievements!\r\nOverall, the full funding of this project meant a lot for my students and I because I usually am one person to buy whatever things necessary for my classroom to benefit my students. However, when the opportunity arose to create a project through Donors Choose, I jumped at it. I never thought it would have gotten contributed to, let alone fully funded within a couple of months of me creating the project—this definitely saved me the several hundreds of dollars. So, from the bottom of my heart: mahalo nui loa, maraming salamat, agyamanak unay, kinisou chapur...thank you for all your contributions to The Wonderful World of Ms. Ramos' Room!","fullyFundedDate":1746785989265,"projectUrl":"project/the-wonderful-world-of-ms-ramos-room/9215777/","projectTitle":"The Wonderful World of Ms. Ramos' Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9986140_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743152782698","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9986140"},{"teacherId":8565348,"projectId":9177393,"letterContent":"On behalf of our 6th-grade students, I want to extend a huge mahalo for your generous snack donations. The classroom snacks arrived just in time for our recent state testing sessions for reading and writing. Your contributions of chips, fruit snacks, cookies, and breakfast bars made a big difference for our kids.\r\n\r\n Testing days are long and can be very stressful. For many of our students, having a snack to look forward to provides a much-needed boost of energy and helps them stay focused and positive. Your simple act of kindness ensured that our students had full bellies and were able to concentrate on demonstrating their knowledge without being distracted by hunger.\r\n\r\n Your support of our classroom does not go unnoticed. Thank you again for your thoughtfulness and for investing in our students' success.\r\n\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,\r\nMs.Cheryl Nishioka\r\n6th Grade ELA Teacher, King David Kalakaua Middle School","fullyFundedDate":1744488689579,"projectUrl":"project/feed-my-students-bodies-and-minds/9177393/","projectTitle":"Feed My Students’ Bodies and Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nishioka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8565348"},{"teacherId":9375435,"projectId":9155255,"letterContent":"The moment my students walked into the classroom and saw the new calculators, lounge chairs, and gym mats, their eyes lit up with excitement! They were immediately curious and eager to try everything out. One student exclaimed, \"Wait, these are for us?\" — a reminder of how meaningful it is when they feel seen and supported. The calculators quickly became a favorite tool, especially during our recent unit on linear equations and systems of equations. Instead of getting stuck on the arithmetic, students were able to focus on analyzing patterns, interpreting slope and y-intercepts, and checking their work with confidence. It has made our lessons more interactive and helped students build a deeper understanding of algebraic thinking.\r\n\r\nThe lounge chairs and gym mats have completely transformed the way we do math in our room. Students now have the option to spread out comfortably during group projects, independent practice, or review stations. During one particularly memorable lesson, I organized a \"Math Escape Room\" where students rotated through stations — solving algebra puzzles, graphing, and decoding clues — all while lounging on the mats or chairs. Their energy, collaboration, and engagement levels were through the roof. By creating this flexible space, students not only stayed more focused but also felt more at ease, which made it easier for them to persevere through tough problems.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my classroom now feels like a place where students want to be — a space that supports both their academic growth and emotional well-being. We are currently preparing for our end-of-year algebra projects, where students will apply what they've learned to real-world scenarios. These new materials are playing a huge role in making that learning process more meaningful and fun. Thank you for believing in my students and helping us build a classroom environment where success is within reach!","fullyFundedDate":1741747373256,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-supporting-focus-and-flexibili/9155255/","projectTitle":"Tools for Supporting Focus and Flexibility in Math Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9375435_orig.png?crop=334,334,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707982909621","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9375435"},{"teacherId":9891548,"projectId":9047826,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your donation. It made it possible for my class to have enough supplies to create 3d printed projects. Some of the projects that we were able to do were name keychains and and gyro fidget toy. \r\n We were able to introduce Tinkercad 3D modeling program that runs in a web browser to help create models for 3d printing. It's an entry level introduction to constructive solid geometry in schools. Using this they were able to make their own name keychain and gyro fidget toys.\r\n Thank you again for you support and my students also thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1739554136114,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-revolution/9047826/","projectTitle":"3D Printing Revolution","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Yin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9891548"},{"teacherId":3392344,"projectId":9163106,"letterContent":"Much thanks for the generous donations that enabled my students to receive headphones, baskets, and a power strip. Technology is very much a part of my classroom that my students use consistently. For my students and families, I've created a virtual classroom that students use daily. The purpose of the virtual classroom is for students and families to be connected to my social studies class. The virtual classroom contains lessons, resources, other information that my students are able to access at the click of a button.\r\nThe headphones that I requested are being used by the students when they are on the Chromebooks. The headphones allow for more privacy when students are doing their work, such as for daily assignments, projects, and testing. I find that the headphones are particularly helpful since it can get quite noisy outside my classroom. \r\nThanks again for the opportunity to receive the items that I requested. My students and I appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1742046855537,"projectUrl":"project/tech-to-the-world/9163106/","projectTitle":"Tech to the World","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ibara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3392344"},{"teacherId":9967899,"projectId":9166420,"letterContent":"Since receiving the new games, our library has transformed into a vibrant and welcoming space during recess, especially on rainy days when students would normally be stuck waiting under overhangs. Now, they rush in eagerly to stay dry and dive into engaging activities like UNO, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Bulls-Eye Ball, and puzzles. Groups of students—friends, siblings, and even new acquaintances—gather around tables to play, laugh, and connect in a structured and safe environment. Their reactions were priceless; many couldn't believe these fun materials were meant for them, with one student excitedly asking if it was a mistake. The games have sparked collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, and students have already begun suggesting new games they'd love to see added. We're also exploring creative academic tie-ins like writing reflections or tracking statistics, making this library space not just fun, but also a place for learning and growth—all made possible by the generosity of our donors.\r\nWe can't thank you all enough for your generosity and help to bring back a safe and fun environment for our Kalakaua students.","fullyFundedDate":1742138847938,"projectUrl":"project/media-center-fun/9166420/","projectTitle":"Media Center Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9967899_orig.png?crop=115,115,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742423939718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967899"},{"teacherId":7920291,"projectId":9162139,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my classroom! I am so excited to get started! Your donation has enabled us to create a summer enrichment class that will focus on perservance while crafting. I'm so excited to see what kinds of amazing things kids can come up with given the time, resources, and a little encouragement of their creativity. \r\nMy advisory class is so excited to get started making appreciation gifts for their teachers and other important adults around campus that help us everyday. We are so very appreciative of your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1742011621825,"projectUrl":"project/crafts-for-kids/9162139/","projectTitle":"Crafts for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaku","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7920291_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635013653424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kaku"},{"teacherId":7920291,"projectId":9104733,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom. With your generous donation, I was able to set up the back bulletin board of my classroom to showcase student work as well as information about the high school most of my students will feed into. Students are excited to see which pictures were added and whose work is up throughout the quarer. \r\nI am always so appreciative when I see students react to seeing their own work and hunting for their friends work on the back board. It really added a focal point to my room. I'm excited to continue updating it throughout the years and look forward to the ease of changing out student work. Thank you again for your generous support!","fullyFundedDate":1739556546361,"projectUrl":"project/showcasing-student-success-a-bulletin-b/9104733/","projectTitle":"Showcasing Student Success: A Bulletin Board for Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaku","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7920291_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635013653424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kaku"},{"teacherId":9481884,"projectId":9160727,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. My students and I are absolutely thrilled with the new resources you've provided – thank you from the bottom of our hearts!\r\nWe've already put the popsicle sticks to good use, embarking on an exciting bridge-building challenge. The classroom has been buzzing with engineering discussions as students design and test their structures. It's incredible to see their problem-solving skills in action.\r\nThe marbles and cardboard cutter have sparked a wave of creativity as we dive into building our own cardboard arcade games. The initial reactions when the materials arrived were priceless – gasps of excitement, wide eyes, and a flurry of ideas being shared. One student exclaimed, \"We can really build anything now!\"\r\nA particularly memorable moment was during our first bridge-building session. One group's bridge initially collapsed under the weight, but instead of giving up, they huddled together, analyzed the failure points, and redesigned their structure. The triumphant cheer that erupted when their second attempt successfully held the weight was truly inspiring. These hands-on experiences are making learning so engaging and meaningful.\r\nThank you again for your incredible support in making these enriching projects possible for my students. Your generosity is truly making a difference in their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1742003589332,"projectUrl":"project/stem-elective-class/9160727/","projectTitle":"STEM Elective Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kamiya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9481884"},{"teacherId":9481884,"projectId":8951074,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself here in Honolulu, Hawaii, we extend our deepest gratitude for your generous support. Your contributions have made a tangible and significant difference in our classroom, and we are thrilled to share how we are utilizing the wonderful new resources you have provided.\r\nOne of the most immediate and impactful additions to our classroom has been the new cardboard cutter. Previously, tackling cardboard for various projects was often a frustrating and time-consuming endeavor, with students struggling with scissors and often producing uneven or unsafe cuts. This not only hindered their creativity but also sometimes led to discouragement.\r\nNow, with the cardboard cutter, the experience has been completely transformed! It has become an invaluable tool. For instance, on their recent project making a Rube Goldberg machine, students were tasked with using simple machines to complete a final task. The availability of the cardboard cutter allowed them to precisely cut and shape the cardboard to build sturdy and accurate prototypes. What used to be a struggle with jagged edges is now resulting in clean, professional-looking models that truly reflect their design ideas. The students are more engaged, more confident in their ability to execute their visions, and are spending more time focusing on the concepts rather than the tedious task of cutting.\r\nThese are just a few examples of how your generous donation and the new cardboard cutter are making a real difference in the daily lives and learning experiences of our students. We are so grateful for your belief in our students and your commitment to providing them with the tools they need to succeed. Your support is truly empowering the next generation of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers here at Kalakaua Middle School.\r\nMahalo again for your incredible generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1736381906709,"projectUrl":"project/stem-class-supplies/8951074/","projectTitle":"STEM Class Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kamiya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9481884"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50840","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":900,"numTeachers":63,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":63,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.5,"schoolId":50840,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about King David Kalakaua Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"King David Kalakaua Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/kalakaua-middle-school/50840"}