{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ilima Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":44.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8825232,"projectId":9772543,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has truly transformed our Media Center into a more efficient and welcoming haven for our students. We cannot thank you enough for the book pouches, acrylic sign holders, and snacks. The students were visibly excited to see the new durable pouches, which are already helping them transport materials safely while significantly protecting our collection from damage. Meanwhile, the acrylic sign holders have given our space a polished, professional look that fosters student independence by clearly highlighting what we have to offer. Perhaps most touchingly, the snacks have turned the library into a genuine hub of community and comfort; by meeting their basic needs, we have seen students better able to focus on reading, research, and bonding with one another.\r\n\r\nLooking forward, we are excited to see how these improvements will continue to build a culture of literacy and respect for library resources. With our collection better organized and protected, we anticipate seeing students navigate the Media Center with even greater confidence and pride. Your support has laid a foundation that allows us to dream bigger for our future programming. Thank you for investing in our students' education and well-being; you have made a lasting difference in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1759250702438,"projectUrl":"project/the-explorers-toolkit-book-pouches-m/9772543/","projectTitle":"The Explorer's Toolkit: Book Pouches & Mind-Fueling Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8825232_orig.jpg?crop=913,913,x728,y1316&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667352228348","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825232"},{"teacherId":7152540,"projectId":9773708,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredibly generous contributions, our culinary arts classroom has been utterly transformed! The new resources—including hair nets, hair ties, gloves, disinfecting wipes, paper towels, cookie scoopers, and craft sticks—have been immediately put to use and have profoundly changed how our students approach their work. We are currently tackling a unit on basic baking and sanitation, and your materials have become the cornerstone of this lesson. In a recent class, students were making basic sugar cookies. The moment they were asked to put on their hair nets and gloves, there was a palpable shift. One student, Maya, who is usually quite reserved, carefully put on her gear and declared, \"Wow, I feel like a real chef now!\" That sense of professionalism and pride has been the most powerful reaction. We use the disinfecting wipes and paper towels every day, not just after cooking, but before and during cleanup, empowering the students to take full ownership of their workspace. This small step has instilled a critical, real-world lesson: hygiene and cleanliness are not a chore; they are the foundation of quality food preparation. The cookie scoopers have also been essential, teaching them about consistency and fairness in portion control, leading to uniform, perfectly-baked treats. \r\n\r\nThe impact of this project goes far beyond a single lesson; it's about building a culinary safety culture. The materials address not just the \"how\" of cooking, but the \"why\" of hygiene, protecting both the food and the students themselves. For our next steps, we are moving from basic cookies to a more complex project: creating individual, custom-designed miniature fruit tarts. This task requires even more meticulous handling of ingredients and detailed presentation. The craft sticks will become versatile instruments for spreading pastry cream and decorating the small tarts, and the hygiene supplies will be even more critical as they work with delicate, perishable fillings. Your support has given these young chefs the tools to meet industry standards right here in their high school kitchen, ensuring they graduate with a genuine understanding of food safety and professional conduct. We are incredibly grateful for your peek into our classroom and for helping us raise the bar for every student who walks through our doors!","fullyFundedDate":1759459793768,"projectUrl":"project/the-confectionery-creation-lab/9773708/","projectTitle":"The Confectionery Creation Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Piecuch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7152540_orig.jpg?crop=1010,1011,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627785998734","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-piecuch"},{"teacherId":9343626,"projectId":8872816,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! Your generous contributions have brought a burst of creativity and practical skills development to our classroom. The simple, yet vital, supplies you funded—like markers, glue, laminating sheets, colored pencils, and scissors—are being put to use daily to encourage students to express their ideas visually and tangibly, fulfilling our goals of enhancing creativity and encouraging collaboration.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using these resources for a project where students are creating \"Concept Displays\" to explain complex vocabulary and scientific principles. The markers and colored pencils allow them to make their diagrams pop, ensuring the displays are interactive and visually engaging. The glue and scissors enable them to construct three-edge foldable displays and models, transforming flat paper into tangible learning tools. The best part? The laminating sheets are preserving these student-created resources, turning them into durable classroom aids that future students can reference. Watching students collaborate—one student cutting precisely with the scissors, another carefully coloring, and a third assembling with the glue—demonstrates how this project is effectively building practical skills like teamwork and fine motor control.\r\n\r\nThe student reaction when they first saw the bins filled with these brand-new, colorful materials was one of sheer delight and excitement. Our students, who come from diverse backgrounds and possess unique talents, immediately grasped the freedom these tools offered. They were excited to move beyond standard pencil and paper, recognizing that they could now express their exceptional creativity without limits. The provision of these quality supplies has empowered them to harness their individual strengths and feel confident in taking ownership of their work. Our next step in this project is to use their finished, laminated Concept Displays to teach their peers. This peer-teaching exercise will solidify their communication skills and further reinforce their learning, bringing this successful project to a powerful conclusion.","fullyFundedDate":1728773071358,"projectUrl":"project/creative-classroom-supplies-for-engaging/8872816/","projectTitle":"Creative Classroom Supplies for Engaging Learning Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ancheta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9343626"},{"teacherId":9343626,"projectId":9778186,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Your contribution has fundamentally transformed how my 8th-grade science class learns, thinks, and collaborates, directly supporting their curiosity, collaboration, resilience, and growth mindset. We are using the new resources every day to make learning more visible and hands-on. The crayons and markers provide essential visual, multilingual access for complex diagrams, such as color-coding circuits, ensuring every student can participate equally. The dry erase boards are constantly in use during inquiry stations for quick predictions and visible thinking, helping students develop crucial evidence-based reasoning skills. Additionally, the snacks are boosting engagement and classroom culture, with energy concepts woven in as we discuss them.\r\n\r\nThe moment the new materials arrived was electric. The students were especially excited about the personal dry erase boards, instantly using them to sketch out ideas and collaborate, creating a safe, low-stakes environment for sharing. This directly supports the positive, collaborative culture we strive for. The bins organize our stations and materials, while the pencils are vital for clear writing and precise graphing in their scientific notebooks, supporting the key outcome of consistent notebook usage and data integrity.\r\n\r\nOur current focus is mastering evidence-based reasoning and data literacy. The next steps for my students involve analyzing the data logged from our inquiry stations, creating precise scientific graphs, and formulating written claims using the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (C-E-R) format. Your support provides the structure and tools—from the organized materials in the bins to the clear writing of the pencils—that allow them to successfully complete these complex tasks. You are directly investing in their growth and empowering them to become confident, data-literate scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1759503103167,"projectUrl":"project/student-scientist/9778186/","projectTitle":"Student Scientist","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ancheta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9343626"},{"teacherId":9154056,"projectId":9627314,"letterContent":"Our new color printer and laminator have made an incredible difference in how my students engage with complex science concepts. Having access to color allows me to print vivid graphs, flow charts, and diagrams that clearly show how matter and energy move through living systems. Before, students had to interpret small, low-contrast black-and-white copies, which made it difficult to see relationships and details. Now, color helps them easily distinguish between processes like photosynthesis and respiration or trace energy flow through food webs with confidence. The laminator makes it possible to reuse these high-quality visuals and for students to handle and assemble their own models without worrying about wear and tear.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is being able to build and work with full-color learning materials that look and feel professional. When they assemble laminated diagram pieces or use brightly colored reference cards at lab stations, they feel like real scientists investigating real systems. This has sparked more discussion, collaboration, and curiosity during lessons—especially when students compare and analyze their assembled models.\r\n\r\nOne student who usually hesitates during note-taking now eagerly volunteers to organize our laminated sets and match each color-coded label to the correct part of a system. The clear visuals and durable materials have boosted their confidence and accuracy, and they have started helping their classmates during review sessions. Thanks to your support, these tools are not only enhancing comprehension but also inspiring my students to take ownership of their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758739530937,"projectUrl":"project/all-the-colors/9627314/","projectTitle":"All the Colors!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nishimoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9154056_orig.jpg?crop=900,900,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691181626740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9154056"},{"teacherId":1948661,"projectId":9727640,"letterContent":"My 7th and 8th-grade students are using the materials to hand-craft eyelash leis for the community guests and supporters who visit our school. This project wasn't an assignment; it was their idea.\r\n\r\nIt's the sight of these students voluntarily coming in during their lunch breaks and staying after school to work. In a busy middle school day, they are choosing to spend their free time creating these gifts. This project has given them a sense of purpose and has created a unique space for them to come together, talk, and get to know each other outside of the normal classroom time. They are building a real community, one lei at a time.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they saw the piles of vibrant, soft yarn and didn't just see \"craft supplies.\" They saw the ability to put their plan into action. They finally had the tools they needed to create the \"thank you\" gifts they had been imagining. They could now follow through on their desire to show their appreciation for others.\r\n\r\nThe next step is the most rewarding one: the act of giving.\r\n\r\nOur students are now focused on completing the final leis. The plan is to have this collection of beautiful, handmade gifts ready for the next time our community guests come to support a school event. Our students won't just be handing these over; they will have the honor of personally presenting the leis they worked so hard on, completing the circle of giving and gratitude.\r\n\r\nThis entire project has become about so much more than making leis—it's become a lesson in character, community, and the joy of giving back. Thank you for making it possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758808134841,"projectUrl":"project/building-pride-and-community-one-lei-at/9727640/","projectTitle":"Building Pride and Community, One Lei at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Shinn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1948661_orig.jpg?crop=370,370,x92,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596756983047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1948661"},{"teacherId":1948661,"projectId":9323679,"letterContent":"The sticker materials have become an entrepreneurial project for my 7th and 8th graders! They are learning to be designers, engineers, and business leaders all at once.\r\n\r\nThe project involves students working in teams to design and produce custom school and team stickers. They've been hard at work in Canva, creating original art to boost our school spirit.\r\n\r\nMy favorite moment so far? The room was buzzing when the first team finally sent their design to the Cricut. Watching that little machine do its thing and perfectly cut their sticker, and then seeing them peel it off... it was awesome! They were holding this legit-looking sticker that they made from scratch. The look on their faces with that pure \"We made this!\" moment, was just priceless. They took something from a computer screen and made it into a real thing they could hold. You could see them realizing, \"Wow, this is something people do for a living!\"\r\n\r\nThere was so much excitement! When they saw the packages of sticker materials, they immediately understood that this wasn't just a regular class project. They knew they were getting to use \"real\" tools, not just standard school supplies. They were buzzing with ideas before we even finished unboxing, already brainstorming logos, team mascots they wanted to create. It gave them an immediate sense of professionalism and importance, and they've been motivated ever since.\r\n\r\nThis project is moving into a very exciting, real-world phase that bridges design with business and communication. Their next steps are:\r\n- The Administrative Pitch: Student teams are currently refining their sticker prototypes to present to our school administration. They are preparing a formal presentation to ask for permission to move to the next phase.\r\n- Market Research: Once approved, their plan is to survey other students on campus. They want to gather authentic feedback on their designs and, crucially, ask about pricing—what would students actually pay for custom school stickers?\r\n- Data-Driven Redesign: They will take all that data and feedback from their peers and head back to the design table. This is a critical step in the design thinking process: iterating based on user feedback.\r\n- The Business Plan: Finally, they will work on a redesign and present a formal proposal to the administration for approval to sell their products, either by taking pre-orders or through another approved method.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students this opportunity to see their ideas all the way through!","fullyFundedDate":1752671662876,"projectUrl":"project/design-produce-learn-the-sticker-crea/9323679/","projectTitle":"Design, Produce, Learn: The Sticker Creation Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Shinn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1948661_orig.jpg?crop=370,370,x92,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596756983047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1948661"},{"teacherId":8825621,"projectId":9773418,"letterContent":"Our classroom has transformed into a space buzzing with creativity and collaboration. With the new microphones, USB-C hubs, and LED studio lights, my students are producing videos that look and sound amazing. They can now record interviews, short films, and podcasts that capture their voices clearly and bring their stories to life. The lighting adds a professional touch to every production, and the new connections between our devices make editing and sharing projects smooth and efficient.\r\n\r\nThese tools have helped students take ownership of their learning in powerful ways. They are experimenting with sound, light, and composition—learning how to plan, film, and edit like real media professionals. Many students who were once shy about speaking up are now excited to perform, narrate, or direct. The studio feels alive with teamwork and laughter as they practice communication, creativity, and problem-solving together.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project has given my students a sense of pride and confidence. They see that their voices matter and that their stories deserve to be told with care and quality. The skills they are building—collaboration, storytelling, and media literacy—will stay with them long after middle school. Thanks to this generous support, our Seeds of Life studio truly lives up to its name: a place where young storytellers grow and their ideas take root.","fullyFundedDate":1759242044415,"projectUrl":"project/lights-sound-action-student-storytell/9773418/","projectTitle":"Lights, Sound, Action: Student Storytelling in Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bob","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8825621_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690871033122","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825621"},{"teacherId":8825621,"projectId":9286262,"letterContent":"The PANSEBA HD Bluetooth Projector has become a creative display tool for our classroom studio. Instead of traditional movie projection, we use it to showcase our Seeds of Life Media logo, class branding, and inspirational visuals during lessons and events. It adds a professional studio feel and helps students take pride in their space — seeing their work and class identity projected on the wall gives every session a sense of purpose and atmosphere.\r\n\r\nThe ELYKEN Console Table with Power Outlets keeps our classroom technology organized and powered. It now serves as a charging and connection hub behind our main studio desk, where students can plug in cameras, laptops, and microphones. This simple setup improvement has made our workflow more efficient and professional.\r\n\r\nThe GOIEHIR LED Strip Lights complete the transformation of our studio environment. The adjustable colors help set the tone for creative projects, from interviews to video reflections. Students are more focused and excited to work in a space that feels like a real media production studio.","fullyFundedDate":1753976430847,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-up-stories-building-our-seeds/9286262/","projectTitle":"Lighting Up Stories - Building Our Seeds of Life Studio","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bob","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8825621_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690871033122","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825621"},{"teacherId":7499319,"projectId":9776780,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui! Your generosity immediately brought a spark back to our students. The moment the boxes opened, there were huge cheers for the sports balls and snacks, but the deeper impact came from the organization items like clipboards. They especially enjoyed using the new Rhythm Sticks to practice sixteenth notes and the charging station provides relief for stressed students whose batteries are (quite literally) running low. Thank you for investing in our space, our joy, and our students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1759453039270,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-supplies-fresh-start-energizing/9776780/","projectTitle":"Fresh Supplies, Fresh Start: Energizing Q2 Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7499319_orig.jpg?crop=3080,3080,x601,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700036597306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/music-with-ms-baker"},{"teacherId":1948661,"projectId":9507441,"letterContent":"The integration of wireless microphones with our JBL speaker has been a game-changer, serving as a vital tool as we prepare our students to present at upcoming conferences and events. The primary learning benefit is that the technology allows students to clearly hear their own voices—many for the first time—helping them practice their tone, pace, and enunciation in a low-stakes environment. \r\n\r\nFor the students, the most exciting aspect is the sense of empowerment and professionalism it provides; they treat each turn on the mic as a rehearsal for presenting in front of adults, which has dramatically increased their enthusiasm for sharing their ideas. This has especially resonated with my quieter, more introverted students. One, in particular, who once hesitated to contribute, now eagerly takes the microphone, speaking with a newfound confidence as they build the skills and self-assurance needed to present effectively to a professional audience. \r\n\r\nWe have a long way to go but it has allowed us to take a step in the right direction to empower our students!","fullyFundedDate":1756317434246,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-presentations-portable-mics-/9507441/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Presentations: Portable Mics & Mobile Podium","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Shinn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1948661_orig.jpg?crop=370,370,x92,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596756983047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1948661"},{"teacherId":1948661,"projectId":9658524,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous donation and wanted to share the wonderful impact it's already having! With the materials you provided, we've launched a beautiful new project centered on making eyelash leis.\r\n\r\nIt all started with a few skilled students who agreed to teach others and spread Aloha. They've since recruited more students, forming a \"lunch bunch\" that is buzzing with activity every day. These dedicated students are giving up their lunch time to create gorgeous leis for our community guests. It's inspiring to watch their group grow, and we look forward to presenting their creations soon. Thank you for making this powerful student experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1757297583325,"projectUrl":"project/leis-of-gratitude-support-our-students/9658524/","projectTitle":"Leis of Gratitude: Support Our Students' Craft Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Shinn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1948661_orig.jpg?crop=370,370,x92,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596756983047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1948661"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50794","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":725,"numTeachers":55,"percentFrplEligible":56,"percentAsian":39,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.3,"schoolId":50794,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ilima Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ilima Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/ilima-intermediate-school/50794"}