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Very helpful and useful!","fullyFundedDate":1759404688313,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-learning/9772323/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suzuki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929353"},{"teacherId":8089497,"projectId":9773031,"letterContent":"Thanks you for your support. My students has the tools needed to stay engaged and focused. The batteries, keyboards, laptop chargers, and extension cords keeps devices powered and ready. The mechanical pencils helped students stay prepared during writing tasks.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited about the new keyboards and the flexibility the extension cords provide. A few who were once hesitant in class are now stepping up to help others and stay on top of their work.\r\n\r\nYour donations may seem small, but created smoother lessons, stronger participation, where every student feels supported and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1759329182553,"projectUrl":"project/powering-up-literature/9773031/","projectTitle":"Powering Up Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C.Nuuanu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8089497_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691708407947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8089497"},{"teacherId":3786213,"projectId":9771919,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the snacks. I have done 2 rounds of giving snacks to students for their Alek assignments. However many assignments the students were able to complete, the students received that many snacks. For the first time, the students were given some snacks. The second time I gave snacks, the number of ALEK assignments the students completed doubled. I had more students meet the goals I set for them and I had students motivated to try and work on their assignments. \r\n\r\nBeing able to provide the numerous snacks, students were very grateful and their excitement for doing the Alek assignments has increased over time. I remind the students weekly and they remembered the first time I gave snacks. When I told them when I was giving snacks again, I saw an increase the number of assignments completed increase. 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It's incredible to see how confident my students have become when discussing complex ideas—they now approach each text like true scholars. \r\n\r\nThe paints, snacks, and other materials you helped provide have also brought a spark of creativity and energy into our classroom. The paints have been used for collaborative projects with the Class of 2028, transforming ordinary assignments into vibrant, student-led displays that celebrate both learning and community. The snacks have been a small but meaningful support—helping students stay focused during long study sessions and afterschool activities.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only given my students the tools they need to succeed academically but also helped them feel seen, supported, and inspired. 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Instead of sharing or borrowing, students now dive into their own books, annotating, highlighting, and jotting down thoughts as they uncover themes, analyze style, and explore deeper meanings.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom has become an active, collaborative experience. Students reference specific passages during discussions, debate interpretations, and make connections between the text and their own lives. 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With the supplies and tools from this project, I have the peace of mind to continue with my planned pacing and projects without worrying if I'll need to lean on colleagues to help fill the supply gaps; we're all trying to make amazing things happen with minimal resources. My heart, supply closets, and students' imaginations are full. Mahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1759486101756,"projectUrl":"project/creative-language-arts/9777675/","projectTitle":"Creative Language Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Ilima","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9104235_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689592159875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumuilima"},{"teacherId":3042587,"projectId":9618258,"letterContent":"What a joy it is to send a heartfelt thank you for funding the purchase of two new classical guitars for our music program! The difference these instruments have made is incredible, and they've immediately become the most sought-after guitars in the classroom. Our old ones were truly beyond repair—with cracked bodies and tuning pegs that wouldn't hold—which made learning frustrating for the students. Now, thanks to your generosity, our students are holding beautiful instruments that produce a warm, clear tone, making their practice sessions more rewarding and their performances sound wonderful.\r\n\r\nThe students are absolutely thrilled and can't stop talking about how much they love the feel and sound of the new guitars. They know that this gift represents a direct investment in their musical education, and their excitement is palpable every time we start a lesson. You've removed a barrier to their learning and inspired them to reach new heights in their musical journey. Thank you, once again, for believing in our students and enriching their lives through the power of music. Your impact is heard and appreciated every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1757297918023,"projectUrl":"project/strumming-towards-the-future-new-guitar/9618258/","projectTitle":"Strumming Towards the Future: New Guitars for Our Talented Musicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ezell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3042587_orig.jpg?crop=810,810,x0,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704669063139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3042587"},{"teacherId":9104235,"projectId":9285275,"letterContent":"This was my first attempt at a PD project to benefit my department through culturally responsive texts and relevant literature that focuses on place-based education. I didn't expect to draw interest from colleagues in other departments but did, and Iʻm so glad I thought to request additional copies because there has already been collaborative work between classes. Thanks to these textbooks, I've been able to modify lessons without interrupting my pacing, and the students rose to the challenge, creating beautiful models of sustainability based on their research. It is going to be a fulfilling year because of your kindness. Mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1746407296597,"projectUrl":"project/e-nn-i-ke-kumu-look-to-the-source/9285275/","projectTitle":"E Nānā i ke Kumu: Look to the Source","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Ilima","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9104235_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689592159875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumuilima"},{"teacherId":2056693,"projectId":9167439,"letterContent":"Your contributions have helped our students in their Farm-To-Table course. We were able to grow fresh vegetables in our hydroponics system using our fertilizing solution, cook dishes in both our underground oven and our kitchen, have the students document their culinary experiences through video and printed pictures, and patch up minor cuts and scrapes as necessary with our first aid kits.\r\n\r\nOur students were most appreciative of the supplies that allowed them to succeed in their end of the year culinary experience. There were full bellies, and joyous conversation, which would have been harder to achieve without your loving support.","fullyFundedDate":1742135410642,"projectUrl":"project/essential-farm-class-and-kitchen-suppl/9167439/","projectTitle":"Essential Farm, Class, and Kitchen Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ezell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2056693"},{"teacherId":4650072,"projectId":8221150,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project and donating to our classroom projects. Your generosity not only helps provide essential supplies and resources but also fosters an environment where creativity and learning can flourish. With your contributions, we are able to enhance our curriculum, engage students in hands-on activities, and create enriching experiences that inspire a lifelong love of learning. Your support empowers our students to explore new ideas, develop critical thinking skills, and work collaboratively with their peers. We are truly grateful for your commitment to education and the positive impact you are making in the lives of our students. Thank you once again for believing in our mission and for being an invaluable part of our educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1708261926885,"projectUrl":"project/podcasting-for-youth/8221150/","projectTitle":"Podcasting for Youth","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Takahashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4650072"},{"teacherId":4650072,"projectId":8885860,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project and donating to our classroom projects. Your generosity not only helps provide essential supplies and resources but also fosters an environment where creativity and learning can flourish. With your contributions, we are able to enhance our curriculum, engage students in hands-on activities, and create enriching experiences that inspire a lifelong love of learning. Your support empowers our students to explore new ideas, develop critical thinking skills, and work collaboratively with their peers. We are truly grateful for your commitment to education and the positive impact you are making in the lives of our students. Thank you once again for believing in our mission and for being an invaluable part of our educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1729377262750,"projectUrl":"project/farm-to-table-project/8885860/","projectTitle":"Farm to Table Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Takahashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4650072"},{"teacherId":4650072,"projectId":8932454,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project and donating to our classroom projects. Your generosity not only helps provide essential supplies and resources but also fosters an environment where creativity and learning can flourish. With your contributions, we are able to enhance our curriculum, engage students in hands-on activities, and create enriching experiences that inspire a lifelong love of learning. 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