{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waipahu High School","outOfStateSupporters":48.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8826313,"projectId":10103671,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting quality learning in my Biology classroom! The mitosis slides are truly a \"game changer\" for my students looking to observe the process of mitosis clearly. The slides have great contrast and for many of my students, this lab is their first time using a microscope so it's extra exciting! Also, the tweezer sets help to allow my students prepare their own wet mount slides using onion layers. \r\n\r\nThe classroom supplies, such as tissues, flashcards, scissors, pencils, paper, and pencil sharpener just help things to run smoothly in class. They also help to \"level the playing field\" for students to don't have to same access to resources as others due to financial hardships. When we provide our students with quality materials, they are definitely more likely to produce quality work!","fullyFundedDate":1771639339319,"projectUrl":"project/microscope-slides-classroom-supplies/10103671/","projectTitle":"Microscope Slides & Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDermott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8826313"},{"teacherId":5260922,"projectId":10194286,"letterContent":"Teaching students with disabilities how to make and take coffee orders has a powerful impact because it builds both job skills and confidence in real-world situations. Students learn important communication skills by greeting customers, listening carefully, asking clarifying questions, and repeating orders accurately. These interactions help improve social skills, professionalism, and independence.\r\n\r\nIt also teaches valuable workplace skills such as teamwork, time management, organization, following directions, handling money, and working under pressure during busy times. Making coffee orders helps students practice sequencing tasks, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills in a hands-on environment.","fullyFundedDate":1778012798619,"projectUrl":"project/brewing-excellence/10194286/","projectTitle":"Brewing Excellence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaichi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5260922_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621365190319","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-kaichi"},{"teacherId":9743378,"projectId":10103311,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing me with supplies to make my future classroom be a safe place of learning for my future students. I am so excited to have my first classroom after two years of being in other teachers' rooms. The rug, cushions, and decorations I was able to purchase with your help will make my classroom much less sterile and more inviting for students creativity. \r\nI know students will appreciate the ability to warm up their lunches in the microwave, and I will give their phones a home with the calculator sleeve so they can stay present in class.","fullyFundedDate":1771610460820,"projectUrl":"project/hawaii-art-classroom-refresh/10103311/","projectTitle":"Hawai'i Art Classroom Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jeong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9743378"},{"teacherId":10438770,"projectId":10110178,"letterContent":"The 3D printer has been an instant hit with our students! It has allowed us to create custom 3D manipulatives that directly support learning in Algebra and Geometry classes while also giving students opportunities to explore creativity and problem-solving through design.\r\n\r\nMany of my students benefit from hands-on, visual learning experiences, and the ability to physically interact with mathematical concepts has made abstract skills much more accessible and engaging. Students are especially excited by the process of designing an idea on the computer and then watching it come to life layer by layer on the printer.\r\n\r\nThe printer has also become a powerful motivator for student engagement. Several students who previously struggled to stay involved during academic tasks have become highly invested in creating models, brainstorming projects, and working toward personalized goals tied to earning printing opportunities. Seeing their excitement and pride in their creations has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for helping bring meaningful, innovative learning experiences into our classroom. Your support has made a lasting impact on our students.","fullyFundedDate":1771779769216,"projectUrl":"project/creating-success-3d-printing-manipulati/10110178/","projectTitle":"Creating Success: 3D Printing Manipulatives for Diverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gardenhire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438770"},{"teacherId":10354387,"projectId":10108128,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing me with the resources to bring lasting creativity to my classroom in order for students to really engage with their learning. They were very excited to see the boxes of new materials sitting on our supply table, and when I organized everything, they were ready to get started on their mini-project. Similarly, my teacher assistants have been using the new Expo Pens to make monthly calendars for students, and it has been a huge hit in the classroom! Since the printed calendar is small, this bigger one allows for easy access and encourages the decorators to add their own creativity to the mix. \r\n\r\nAs the school year comes to a close, I used the materials to create a memory wheel activity in which students reflect on five of their favorite memories of the 2025-2026 school year. They will be able to take the memory wheels home if they'd like, and I will be able to laminate them because of your generosity. Similarly, my seniors created Ikigai Vision Boards to guide them into the next chapter of their lives. They are looking forward to taking their work home and displaying it in their rooms or college dorms. \r\n\r\nCurrently, students are working on preparing for their final projects, and the materials provided allow me to create fun and engaging lesson materials for them to use. You will be able to view them in the pictures that follow.\r\n\r\nThank you again for all that you do in supporting teachers and helping them improve their students' learning experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1771732354969,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-lasting-creativity/10108128/","projectTitle":"Encouraging Lasting Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10354387"},{"teacherId":10358225,"projectId":9911345,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with the resources they needed to see science in action. We were able to use the microscopes and slides to see different organisms up close! We also used live cells so they could see real time changes happening in response to outside factors. My students will be able to use the resources during their upcoming science projects. These tools and materials will allow them to broaden their horizons and think outside the box. My students would not have had the opportunity to have these experiences without the help of the amazing donor that contributed to this project. I am excited to see what they come up with and to finding new ways to use these resources to develop my students' love for science!","fullyFundedDate":1764704788198,"projectUrl":"project/viewing-the-world-through-a-scientific-l/9911345/","projectTitle":"Viewing the World Through a Scientific Lens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10358225"},{"teacherId":10355723,"projectId":9937314,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting these new books. They have strengthened how my students build foundational skills across subjects. We focus on vocabulary, including word parts like prefixes and roots, along with writing structure, conventions, reading comprehension, and math foundations. Students use these texts to practice understanding meaning, breaking down unfamiliar words, and explaining their thinking with clear evidence. The books give us consistent material to apply these skills in a way that connects across content areas.\r\n\r\nInstruction is targeted and interactive. Students work at their own pace while we break down vocabulary, analyze sentences, and practice organizing ideas in writing. We also use the texts to support comprehension strategies like summarizing, questioning, and making connections. Several students who previously struggled to engage with text are now more willing to try, and they are showing growth in both confidence and accuracy. \r\n\r\nYour support has made it possible to build these foundational skills in a more consistent and meaningful way. Students are developing tools they can use in every subject, and they are beginning to see themselves as capable learners. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1764716161239,"projectUrl":"project/secondary-education-special-education/9937314/","projectTitle":"Secondary Education - Special Education Inclusion Resource Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Connor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10355723"},{"teacherId":9656082,"projectId":9909193,"letterContent":"Ever since we received this resource, my students come into the classroom, place their things on a table or chair, and lie down on the carpet. It brings them comfort and gives them a place to relax on a tiring day. There is now a space where they can sit together to do homework, play instruments, take a quick nap during break, or eat lunch. It is doing exactly what I hoped it would, and it makes our classroom feel fuller and more complete. \r\n\r\nWhat stands out most is how much the students respect it. I never put up a sign or rule, but the moment the carpet was placed in the room, the students immediately started reminding each other, \"No shoes!\" Even when administrators or guests come in, I never say anything, but there is always a student who whispers or blurts out, \"Take off your shoes.\" To me, that shows their respect and their desire to take care of something that may not belong to them individually, but is part of their shared space. They want to protect it so it stays a place of comfort for everyone. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a space where my students can relax, connect, and feel at home in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1765548678081,"projectUrl":"project/transforming-our-learning-space/9909193/","projectTitle":"Transforming Our Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Waiolama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9656082"},{"teacherId":10350425,"projectId":9895480,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"K‑Pop, K‑Snacks and K‑Learning: Building a Vibrant Korean Classroom.\" With your generosity, students actively engaged in hands-on activities like origami and learning the traditional sogo dance. A memorable moment was performing the dance to BTS's Arirang, where students laughed, danced, and enjoyed learning through music. They were especially excited to try the sogo, many seeing it for the first time, and the class was filled with energy as they practiced together and shared Korean snacks.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue performing sogo dances to other K-pop songs while exploring lyrics and identifying expressions related to daily life and emotions in Korean. They will also express their own experiences through drawings and short explanations. Thanks to your support, my classroom has become a lively and creative space where language, culture, and learning come together.","fullyFundedDate":1763264529810,"projectUrl":"project/k-pop-k-snacks-and-k-learning-building/9895480/","projectTitle":"K-Pop, K-Snacks and K-Learning: Building a Vibrant Korean Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10350425"},{"teacherId":5260922,"projectId":10049408,"letterContent":"I am truly grateful for the incredible graduation decorations, notebooks, pens, and various other supplies for our classroom. The graduation decorations completely transformed the conference room into a lively and inviting space. The bright, colorful banners—each one elegantly designed with messages of congratulations—added a touch of warmth and festivity, while the cheerful balloons floated gracefully above, creating a joyful atmosphere. As the room filled with laughter and excitement, you could see the smiles on our students' faces radiating pure happiness. It was truly an unforgettable day, filled with pride and enthusiasm as we celebrated their remarkable achievements.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, all the other supplies helped the students take notes in their mini notebooks about what they learned during their internships; they were able to make thank you cards for their mentors and showcase what they had learned over the past year.","fullyFundedDate":1771544010492,"projectUrl":"project/project-graduation-for-project-search-st/10049408/","projectTitle":"Project Graduation for Project Search Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaichi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5260922_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621365190319","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-kaichi"},{"teacherId":8483522,"projectId":10108497,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom. This technology has completely changed how our students learn. In a normal classroom, it can be scary to worry about making a mistake. These tools act like a patient, private coach for every learner. While home tech is often for fun, this tech is a bridge to the world. It lets students practice pronunciation in private until they feel brave enough to speak out loud. Most importantly, it has changed the way my students continue to build their language every day; they are now more curious and eager to explore new words on their own.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for the students is the instant feedback. They light up when the screen glows green to show they nailed a difficult phrase! It feels like a \"language superpower\" to them. Instead of waiting days for a grade, they know right now that they are succeeding. This makes them want to work harder and dive deeper. They aren't just memorizing words anymore; they are using them to solve puzzles and unlock new levels of learning.\r\n\r\nThe impact on our quietest students has been miraculous. We have one student who was so afraid of making a mistake that she wouldn't speak for months. Since using this tech, she has finally found her voice. Because the device didn't judge her, she felt safe enough to keep trying. Last week, she stood up and spoke a full sentence in front of the whole class with a huge smile. You haven't just gifted us gadgets; you have given these students the courage to be heard.","fullyFundedDate":1771697377238,"projectUrl":"project/where-language-learning-builds-confidenc/10108497/","projectTitle":"Where Language Learning Builds Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. (Profe) Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8483522_orig.jpg?crop=514,514,x741,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692053082667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8483522"},{"teacherId":9696559,"projectId":9918385,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation and contribution to my classroom! My students and I are extremely grateful for the books, especially since many of the topics related to my specific set of students, their cultures, and their personal experiences. The books purchased included a variety ranging from picture books to chapter books and novels, allowing my students to practice reading and visual comprehension skills and relate back to their cultures. Many of the books I chose were focused on Asian and Pacific Islander voices and backgrounds, providing my students a glimpse into their culture while in ELA class and creating a space where they felt comfortable sharing their own stories. \r\n\r\nSince I had a range of picture or chapter/novel books, many of my students have shown an increase in engagement and interaction with the different types of books available to them. Many enjoy the picture books for their simplicity, visuals, and ability to tell a story in such a limited space/word. Others enjoy the chapter/novel books for practice their reading stamina and obtain inspiration when writing their own narratives or free writes. As previously mentioned, many of the books I chose are focused on Asian and Pacfific Islander backgrounds and culture. With this, I noticed many of my Filipino student, in particular, enjoy those books that incorporate their native language and customs, finding solace and comfort in reading about them.\r\n\r\nAll in all, my students have enjoyed seeing, reading, and interacting with the books. 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