{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ka Waihona 'o Ka Na'auao Public Charter School","outOfStateSupporters":48.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8974593,"projectId":10111501,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in fully funding our project. The arrival of the printer basic school and art supplies, fidget tools, and recess equipment has truly transformed our classroom environment and breathed new life into our daily routines. \r\n\r\nHaving a reliable printer right in our classroom has been a game changer. It allows me to immediately print tailored learning materials, differentiated worksheets, and culturally rich reading passages the moment my students need them. Combined with the fresh school supplies, every single student now has the exact tools they need to participate fully in every lesson without any barriers.\r\n\r\nOur new fidget tools have made a profound difference in our classroom focus. For students who need a little extra sensory support, these tools provide a quiet outlet for energy, helping them stay grounded, attentive, and engaged during independent work and group lessons.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students walk into a classroom that feels fully equipped, supportive, and joyful. Thank you for making my classroom a brighter place to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1771788371919,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success/10111501/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lehua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974593"},{"teacherId":3988342,"projectId":10111995,"letterContent":"Our students are so excited to have the new games and Lego sets. They are enjoying coming in the morning, before school, and playing with their friends. I am realizing that the games are helping to build community and a love for all things strategic. They have enjoyed the chess game the most. I oftentimes have four to five games going at any given time. If they don't finish the game, they place the gam board on the side to continue at a later point in the day. \r\n\r\nThank you also for the snacks that were donated. The kids participate in hula, PE, and Agriculture. They are out in the sun for periods of time cultivating, planting, and harvesting 'uala, kalo, and ti leaves. Having a small snack for them was refreshing and filling after they worked outside. They were and still are so grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing tools for their minds to think critically. Thank you for providing snacks for them to munch on throughout the day. Thank you for making them feel seen, heard and valued. We are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1771790407339,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-thinking-snacks-for-success/10111995/","projectTitle":"Tools for Thinking, Snacks for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaleinani Sagapolutele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3988342_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y339&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771559299494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3988342"},{"teacherId":2099907,"projectId":10101994,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, \"Kuleana in Action: Student Led Wellness Kits.\" When the boxes of toothbrushes, deodorant, and soap first arrived, the students were buzzing with excitement. This project allowed my third-grade special education haumāna to transform from passive learners into active contributors. They saw firsthand that they have the power to create a positive ripple effect throughout our school, and that is a lesson that stays with a child forever.\r\n\r\nThe students took full ownership of the process. They carefully sorted the supplies and worked together to cut out the uplifting notes they had written for their peers. Because we didn't have enough kits for the entire school, the students had to practice critical thinking and empathy to decide where the need was greatest. They ultimately chose to donate the kits to the other third-grade classes and our Special Education department (K - 8th grade). \r\n\r\nThe impact of your gift goes beyond hygiene; it has laid a foundation of confidence and self-worth for my students. Our next step is to continue our \"Kuleana in Action\" series by continuing to reflect on this experience. We discussed how it felt to give back and identify other small ways they can serve our school and the Nānākuli community. Thank you for believing in my students and for giving them the resources to prove that they are capable of doing great things.","fullyFundedDate":1772556854119,"projectUrl":"project/kuleana-in-action-student-led-wellness/10101994/","projectTitle":"Kuleana in Action: Student Led Wellness Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Makanani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dmakanani"},{"teacherId":7887249,"projectId":10136981,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for supporting our classroom and helping bring this project to life. Because of your generosity, our students have been able to explore compassion in a meaningful, hands-on way through block printing. As students designed and carved messages of encouragement, they reflected on the feelings and experiences of others. This process helped them build empathy, strengthen communication skills, and understand how small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Seeing their artwork shared across campus has been powerful not just for those receiving the messages, but for the students creating them. Our haumāna are learning that compassion is something we can practice and express through our actions. We are truly grateful for your support in helping us build a more caring and connected school community.","fullyFundedDate":1773478110489,"projectUrl":"project/art-that-uplifts/10136981/","projectTitle":"Art That Uplifts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. AhSui (Kumu Dariess)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7887249_orig.jpg?crop=433,433,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723794847519","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumudariess"},{"teacherId":7887249,"projectId":10106750,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, our haumāna now have a dedicated workspace and hands-on materials that support meaningful, creative learning. With the addition of our standing desk, hat press, and supplies, students are engaging in hana noʻeau, designing and creating their own work while building confidence, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. These experiences are especially impactful for our learners who thrive through hands-on and visual learning. Our students are proud of what they are creating and are beginning to see themselves as capable and creative individuals. Your support has made this possible, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1771638999852,"projectUrl":"project/a-space-to-create/10106750/","projectTitle":"A Space to Create","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. AhSui (Kumu Dariess)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7887249_orig.jpg?crop=433,433,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723794847519","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumudariess"},{"teacherId":10433324,"projectId":10107394,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students have had access to essential items that many of us might take for granted. Our counseling space has become a safe place where students can quietly come in and pick up what they need, whether it's deodorant, a toothbrush, feminine products, or a clean pair of socks, and walk back into class feeling a little more confident and cared for.\r\n\r\nOne moment that truly showed the impact of your support came after the recent storms and flooding on Oʻahu. Some of our students were suddenly living away from home and navigating a lot of uncertainty. During that time, we were able to provide them with hygiene items to help them get through the day. It may seem small, but for those students, having access to these basics brought comfort, dignity, and a sense of normalcy when everything else felt unsettled.\r\n\r\nThis project has reminded us that small acts of care can have a big impact. Moving forward, we hope to continue expanding these resources so we can support even more students and families in our community. Your kindness has helped our keiki feel seen, supported, and not alone, and that is something they will carry with them far beyond the classroom. Mahalo for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1771683033308,"projectUrl":"project/aloha-care-closet-essentials-for-our-ke/10107394/","projectTitle":"Aloha Care Closet: Essentials for Our Keiki","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lexi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10433324_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y280&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770869519386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10433324"},{"teacherId":10433324,"projectId":10094734,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our ʻElele Card program has come to life, and we are already seeing its impact in meaningful, everyday moments. Recently, a student found a lost wallet on campus and immediately turned it in without hesitation, showing honesty and responsibility. In another moment, a student noticed a classmate arrived late and quietly took the time to catch them up on what they missed. These may seem like small actions, but they reflect the values we are working so hard to build: respect, responsibility, unity, and care for one another. Thanks to you, we are now able to recognize and celebrate these moments so students know their choices truly matter.\r\n\r\nWhen we introduced the program, the excitement from students was immediate. They were not just interested in the incentives; they were genuinely engaged in understanding what it means to live out Nā Mea Waiwai. Many students shared examples of how they could show these values, and it created a sense of pride and positivity that has carried into their daily interactions. More than anything, students are beginning to feel seen, valued, and encouraged for who they are becoming.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are excited to continue growing this work and begin expanding the program beyond middle school to the rest of our campus. Our hope is to build a school-wide culture where kindness, responsibility, and perseverance are recognized and celebrated every day. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping us create a space where their character and growth truly shine.","fullyFundedDate":1771355609575,"projectUrl":"project/rooted-in-n-mea-waiwai-rising-as-leade/10094734/","projectTitle":"Rooted in Nā Mea Waiwai, Rising as Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lexi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10433324_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y280&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770869519386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10433324"},{"teacherId":10362445,"projectId":10109877,"letterContent":"Having the storage shed, gloves, dry erase markers and erasers, and mobile desk and immensely impacted my outdoor agriculture classroom. It brings mobility, creativity, and productivity to our outdoor classroom. The students were excited when they saw the materials coming in and even more excited to see that what was inside was for them and not just for me. The gloves were probably the biggest hit!\r\n\r\nRecently Hawaii has experienced a series of Kona Low storms that has brought a lot of rain our way. The outdoor storage shed has kept the students journals safe and dry through it all! It fits all the students journals in their class bins neatly; two to each shelf. Another added benefit is the ability to lock it which is helpful since our classroom is outdoor and has no doors to lock and keep are things from being tampered with. This gives the students peace of mind knowing their personal thoughts and assignments are safe. I have even had colleagues ask where I got it from because they want one too! \r\n\r\nThe dry erase assorted color markers helps separate information when taking notes and it makes things exciting for students. On such a small board notes can sometimes get lost; everything starts to jumble together. Having assorted colors helps separate topics and supporting facts from main ideas and so on and so forth. The erasers work wonders especially since we use the whiteboard everyday to write down the days moon phase and how it affects farming, the days task, the location, and what Hawaiian value we used in class that day. \r\n\r\nThe pencils are a life saver. One of the biggest challenges in middle school is students not having the materials they need to be successful. My students know where to go when they are in need of writing materials. \r\n\r\nThe mobile desk gives me extra work space for when I need to grade journals or plan lessons. Prior to this I was placing their class boxes on the ground and bending over to pick them up and then balancing the graded books on my lap till I was finished and could return them to the box. \r\n\r\nThe kids love the variety of gloves. They appreciate that there is a glove for every unique individual. They are purposeful and fit well. The students use them daily for various tasks, raking, digging, weeding, harvesting and planting. The rubber on the palm of the gloves keep their hands from getting poked by pesky weeds, bitten by insects, or getting blisters from the wooden handles on the shovels and hoes. They fit comfortably and don't fall off in the middle of a task.","fullyFundedDate":1771733500796,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-classroom/10109877/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nahooikaika-Medeiros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10362445"},{"teacherId":3784127,"projectId":10110805,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your generous donations. When the boxes began to get delivered to my classroom, the kids were so excited to see the Donors Choose surprises! My students were thrilled to have a new centers activity. The new activity was an incentive for students who completed their weekly work. This time of year, it can be hard to get students motivated to come to school, complete their classwork, and finish homework. By providing snacks for the students, this helps to give them the energy they need to improve stamina. Increasing stamina helps students get through the day. We truly appreciate the donations to help us finish the year strong!","fullyFundedDate":1771772717095,"projectUrl":"project/finishing-off-strong/10110805/","projectTitle":"Finishing Off Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kanoa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3784127"},{"teacherId":7887249,"projectId":10113798,"letterContent":"We are just so thankful for your support and generosity. Because of you, our students at Ka Waihona are able to bring compassion to life in meaningful and visible ways. In our classroom, we center our learning around Nā Mea Waiwai, values like aloha, kuleana, and mālama and your support helps us turn those values into action. Through this project, students are not only learning about kindness and empathy, but they are also taking the next step by creating and sharing messages of compassion with others. Designing and screen printing their own shirts gives students a powerful way to express their voices and spread positivity throughout our school and community. As they reflect, create, and share messages like \"Choose Kindness\" and \"Spread Aloha,\" they are learning that even small actions can make a big difference. Mahalo for helping our students see that they have the power to uplift others and strengthen our community through compassion.","fullyFundedDate":1773076413640,"projectUrl":"project/wear-the-message/10113798/","projectTitle":"Wear The Message","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. AhSui (Kumu Dariess)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7887249_orig.jpg?crop=433,433,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723794847519","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumudariess"},{"teacherId":10378784,"projectId":10144888,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa to all of our generous donors for supporting our classroom and believing in our students. Because of your kindness, our students are able to take part in a meaningful, student-led service project that spreads aloha throughout our school. With the materials you provided, they are creating snack packs to support their peers, turning small acts of kindness into something truly impactful. This experience goes beyond the classroom. It is teaching our students the value of empathy, leadership, and caring for others. They are learning that even the smallest gesture can make someone feel seen, supported, and valued. Your generosity is helping to create a positive and compassionate school community, and for that, we are incredibly grateful. Mahalo for making a difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1774286122686,"projectUrl":"project/sharing-kindness-through-student-made-sn/10144888/","projectTitle":"Sharing Kindness Through Student-Made Snack Packs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10378784"},{"teacherId":2175428,"projectId":10116219,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to our Middle School Girls Flag Football Pt. 2 project. We are excited to add these pieces of equipment to our program. Being able to have Plyometric boxes adds a different dynamic to the program. Girls will now be able to train to build strength and increase power in a safe manner. We were also able to receive more flag football belts and flags. As a program, we are able to incorporate more girls because we have more equipment to provide. This is a big help to our program. Mahalo for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1773526209831,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-girls-flag-football-pt-2/10116219/","projectTitle":"Middle School Girls Flag Football Pt. 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ah Sui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2175428"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_72576","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":707,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":63,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":51.9,"schoolId":72576,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ka Waihona 'o Ka Na'auao Public Charter School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ka Waihona 'o Ka Na'auao Public Charter School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/ka-waihona-o-ka-na-auao-public-charter-school/72576"}