{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waianae Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":62.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10412174,"projectId":10106495,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Your generosity reaches far beyond supplies—it directly strengthens the daily experiences of my middle schoolers, who rely on our room as their safe and steady \"home base.\"\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students will have laminated visual schedules and choice boards that help them feel grounded and confident throughout the day. They will have healthy snacks to fuel their learning and cleaning supplies to keep our shared space safe. And they will have sidewalk chalk to express themselves, build social skills, and enjoy sensory breaks outdoors.\r\n\r\nYour donation provides structure, comfort, and joy—three things my students need every single day. I am deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1771623943315,"projectUrl":"project/success-is-visual-healthy-and-fun/10106495/","projectTitle":"Success is Visual, Healthy and Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412174"},{"teacherId":7107338,"projectId":10106067,"letterContent":"Your generosity has brought a new dimension of learning into our classroom—quite literally! Since the arrival of our 3D printer and filaments, the atmosphere in our classroom has shifted from theoretical to hands-on. This technology is helping my students bridge the gap between abstract concepts and physical reality; they are no longer just looking at 2D diagrams of geometric shapes or engineering models on a screen. Instead, they are mastering Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and watching their own digital blueprints materialize into tangible objects. The most exciting part for them is undoubtedly the \"failed\" prints—which sounds counterintuitive, but it has taught them that persistence and troubleshooting are just as much a part of the creative process as the final product.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been particularly profound for a few students who previously struggled to stay engaged with traditional lessons. One student in particular, who often is not engaged, has completely transformed into a classroom leader. They have developed a natural knack for leveling the print bed and optimizing the software settings. Seeing their confidence soar as they hold a physical object they created from scratch is a testament to the power of having the right tools. Thank you for investing in our students' futures and for proving to them that their ideas have the power to take shape.","fullyFundedDate":1771631350664,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-newbies/10106067/","projectTitle":"3D Printing Newbies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7107338"},{"teacherId":8820646,"projectId":10107027,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nMy heart is full as I share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our classroom. When the boxes arrived and I revealed the new games, snacks, and lamps, the atmosphere shifted instantly. My students' eyes lit up with pure joy—they were especially thrilled by the snacks and the cozy glow of the new lamps. One student remarked that our room finally felt \"like a real home\" instead of a cold hallway. Replacing our harsh fluorescent lights with soft lamp light has created a calm, focused sanctuary where my students feel safe and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting these resources to great use during our \"Community Connection\" hour. Just yesterday, I watched a group of students who rarely speak to one another bond over a strategy game while sharing a healthy snack. It was a beautiful moment of teamwork and communication that wouldn't have been possible without these tools. These games are teaching them how to resolve conflicts, take turns, and support their peers, while the snacks ensure that no student is trying to learn on an empty stomach.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to integrate these team-building skills into our upcoming historical simulations. We are currently studying the 1800s, and students will be working in \"family units\" to navigate the challenges of the Industrial Revolution. Because they have spent time bonding through the games you provided, they are now much better equipped to collaborate on these complex projects. Thank you for giving my students the fuel, the light, and the play they need to become a true community of learners.","fullyFundedDate":1771705288657,"projectUrl":"project/bites-and-bonds-a-team-building-adventu/10107027/","projectTitle":"Bites and Bonds: A Team-Building Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pierce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8820646_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667002755585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8820646"},{"teacherId":8820646,"projectId":9781912,"letterContent":"My heart is full as I share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our classroom. When the boxes arrived and I revealed the new games, snacks, and field day items, the atmosphere shifted instantly. My students' eyes lit up with pure joy—they were especially thrilled by the snacks. \r\n\r\nWe are already putting these resources to great use during our \"Community Connection\" hour. Just yesterday, I watched a group of students who rarely speak to one another bond over a strategy game while sharing a healthy snack. It was a beautiful moment of teamwork and communication that wouldn't have been possible without these tools. These games are teaching them how to resolve conflicts, take turns, and support their peers, while the snacks ensure that no student is trying to learn on an empty stomach.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to integrate these team-building skills into our upcoming historical simulations. We are currently studying the 1800s, and students will be working in \"family units\" to navigate the challenges of the Industrial Revolution. Because they have spent time bonding through the games you provided, they are now much better equipped to collaborate on these complex projects. Thank you for giving my students the fuel, the light, and the play they need to become a true community of learners.","fullyFundedDate":1759598139999,"projectUrl":"project/relationship-and-team-building-field-day/9781912/","projectTitle":"Relationship and Team Building Field Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pierce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8820646_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667002755585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8820646"},{"teacherId":8820813,"projectId":9572594,"letterContent":"Our classroom was absolutely transformed the day the materials arrived. When my students walked in and saw the new resources laid out, they immediately started asking, \"Are those for us?!\" Their excitement was real — not just because it was something new, but because they felt seen and supported.\r\n\r\nWhen they first saw everything, there were wide eyes, huge smiles, and even a few gasps. One student said, \"It feels like a real math classroom now.\" That comment stayed with me. Your generosity gave them more than supplies — it gave them pride and ownership in their learning space.\r\n\r\nNext, we are using these resources to deepen our understanding of percent change and multi-step problem solving. Students will be working on a real-world project where they apply math concepts to design and present solutions to everyday scenarios. The materials are allowing us to move from passive learning to active exploration.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students aren't just completing assignments — they are engaging, collaborating, and believing they can do hard things.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the confidence of every student who walks through our door. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1761053885069,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-students-interest-igniting-the/9572594/","projectTitle":"Sparking Students Interest, Igniting Their Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jo Hagmoc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8820813_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755581673618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8820813"},{"teacherId":10167790,"projectId":9702194,"letterContent":"I'm writing to show my appreciation for the generous donations you have granted me and my students. Everything I received from this project has been exactly what my classroom needed, but the highlight of it has undoubtedly been the two large beanbags and the circular rug they sit on. All of my students love the beanbags so much and seek to sit on them every occasion they get. In fact, they even come to my classroom during recess and lunch just to sit on them and have some relaxation for a few minutes as a way to escape the hectic pace of the rest of the day. Additionally, at times when there is competition for who gets to sit on them, I've been able to award that privilege to the students with the highest grades, so they have effectively become a source of motivation and positive reenforcement as well. I am very grateful for your donation, and my students are even more so.","fullyFundedDate":1757786915647,"projectUrl":"project/maps-comfort-and-quiet-creating-a-fle/9702194/","projectTitle":"Maps, Comfort, and Quiet: Creating a Flexible Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dial","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10167790"},{"teacherId":10167790,"projectId":9782572,"letterContent":"I am writing to show my appreciation for the wonderful items your donation has been able to provide for my students and classroom. Everything from that project has been pivotal for setting the atmosphere of my social studies classroom, especially the large rug with the map of the labeled continents. It sits at the front of my room directly under the whiteboard and commands the attention of everyone who walks in the door. Considering that my student population on Oahu is extremely geographically isolated, many of them have little familiarity with the rest of the world. Seeing the map of the world so prominently displayed exposes them to that world and increases their global awareness. Additionally, they even like to lie on it (as seen in one of the pictures) despite it being on the ground. Again, thank you very much for your gracious donation for my students and classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759607512894,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-world-into-our-classroom/9782572/","projectTitle":"Bringing the World Into Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dial","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10167790"},{"teacherId":10412174,"projectId":10040227,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous support of our Special Education classroom. It is often said that it takes a village to raise a child, but it takes a truly dedicated community to build a classroom that meets the diverse, complex needs of students with individualized learning paths. Your contribution has provided us with the essential tools to do exactly that.\r\n\r\nThe Power of Predictability\r\nFor my students, the world can often feel overwhelming and unpredictable. The organization systems your funding provided—the clear bins, the color-coded labels, and the structured stations—are so much more than \"storage.\" They are the foundation of our classroom's mental health. By reducing the cognitive load required to find a pencil or navigate a transition, you have directly reduced the anxiety my students face every morning. This structure allows them to walk into the room with confidence, knowing exactly where they belong and what is expected of them.\r\n\r\nFinding a Voice Through Art\r\nIn our room, communication doesn't always happen with a pen and paper. For many of my learners, traditional verbalizing is a hurdle. The art supplies you funded serve as a vital bridge between their internal worlds and the outside world. When a student can express a complex emotion through color or texture that they couldn't put into a sentence, that is a victory. Your gift has ensured that no student in this room is silent, regardless of their verbal ability.\r\n\r\nTurning the Abstract into the Concrete\r\nFinally, the tactile literacy aids and manipulatives are truly the \"keys\" you've handed my students. Special education thrives on the concrete; being able to physically touch a letter or move a math manipulative transforms a frustrating, abstract concept into a tangible reality. Because of you, our curriculum is no longer something \"out of reach\"—it is something they can hold in their hands and master.\r\n\r\nThank You for Your Investment\r\nYour kindness has transformed this room from a standard classroom into a fully equipped sanctuary for growth. You have given my students the structural and creative support they deserve to not just participate, but to truly thrive.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, their families, and myself: Thank you for believing in our potential!","fullyFundedDate":1769133252070,"projectUrl":"project/sped-class-needs-supplies/10040227/","projectTitle":"SPED CLASS NEEDS SUPPLIES","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412174"},{"teacherId":8472655,"projectId":9774911,"letterContent":"First and foremost, thank you so much for funding my project. As expected, the boards look amazing with the board frames, and everything needed for the binders is working out smoothly. \r\n\r\nWhen the students noticed the materials for the first time, they were confused as to why I had so many boxes of supplies. So I then explained to them that all of the supplies were for them and the classroom. They were so excited that they wanted to decorate and organize immediately. \r\n\r\nThe binders look so organized with all of the supplies. Sadly, only 9 of them were able to use the pocket dividers, as I ordered fewer than I needed. However, the hole reinforcements were extra helpful in making sure their assignments/resources didn't rip while being in their binders. I have also given them some sheet protectors for them to put their resources in, and they love it. \r\n\r\nAfter opening the boxes, I then put the project into play. I had a few rewards to give them and a bunch of things to decorate with. Regarding some rewards, they enjoy receiving the holographic stickers and fidget spinners. I have also given the fidget spinners as tangible items for the students to play with during the lesson, as it gives them something to hold in their hands at all times. \r\n\r\nI've also enjoyed having the graph paper sticky notes. They're super helpful when students need a graph for a do-now or a question in their books. They also got used to asking for a graph, which I thought was amazing. \r\n\r\nLast but not least, I also appreciate the desk organizer as I have been able to organize my desk in a way that helps support my students and me. It allows me to store assignments at the bottom while not overcrowding my desk. \r\n\r\nOverall, all of the supplies has helped me keep myself, the classroom, and the students organized and everything has been going by smoother.","fullyFundedDate":1759420266436,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-creativity-focus-and-respons/9774911/","projectTitle":"Fostering Creativity, Focus, and Responsibility","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mags","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8472655_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x74,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752527195345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8472655"},{"teacherId":3250869,"projectId":9581530,"letterContent":"mahalo nui loa for your generous support of our classroom. Students are using the Roller Coaster Challenge to design, test, and redesign tracks while learning about gravity, motion, and teamwork. When they first saw the kits, excitement quickly turned into deep focus and collaboration. Next, students will document their designs and reflect on problem-solving strategies as we extend the engineering challenges. Mahalo for believing in our students and for helping build a classroom filled with color, creativity, confidence, and joy. My students and I really appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1765414790706,"projectUrl":"project/basic-needs/9581530/","projectTitle":"Basic Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Oana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3250869_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472154219113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-russo"},{"teacherId":381725,"projectId":9886111,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your generosity and kindness. The plan right now is to attempt to create hydroponics systems out of a cooler or basic items found around the garage. Weʻll be using the items you helped us order, the rock wool and the baskets. \r\n\r\nThe idea is weʻll be drilling holes into the coolers, filling them with water and trying to turn them into a hydroponics growing system. Iʻm going to attempt it with my enrichment class first as they are smaller and better listeners, if it goes well weʻll be trying to do it with the regular classes.","fullyFundedDate":1762807695113,"projectUrl":"project/hydroponics-out-of-hardware/9886111/","projectTitle":"Hydroponics Out of Hardware","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DeMarco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp381725_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1462522343168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-demarco"},{"teacherId":3250869,"projectId":9779661,"letterContent":"Aloha, thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Students are already using the new organizers, rolling cart, shoe storage, yoga ball, snacks, and misting fan to help create a more comfortable, calm, and organized learning environment. When students first saw the materials, they immediately noticed how welcoming and functional the space felt, and several shared that it helped them feel more focused and cared for. Next, we will continue building routines that support movement, organization, and student well-being as part of daily learning. Mahalo for investing in our students and our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1759540096406,"projectUrl":"project/organized-classroom-focused-minds/9779661/","projectTitle":"Organized Classroom, Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Oana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3250869_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472154219113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-russo"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50814","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":745,"numTeachers":61,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":37.2,"schoolId":50814,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Waianae Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Waianae Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/waianae-intermediate-school/50814"}