{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Maui Waena Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":32.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7937349,"projectId":10659813,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Department of Education, I would like to thank you for your generous donation of $743 to my students in Kahului. This donation will be used for Maui Waena Intermediate school 6th graders. We plan to use this donation to help teach students the importance of taking care of their body and to build skills to help their social and emotional needs. These materials will help make lessons more interactive and promote skill building with students using the National Health Education standards. I will also be using the materials for supporting my student's emotional needs since the Lahaina fire and COVID. This donation will include many tools that will provide my students with a comfortable learning environment and reach different types of learners in my classroom. \r\nWe greatly appreciate your generosity and support for the students at Maui Waena Intermediate.","fullyFundedDate":1789834557274,"projectUrl":"project/student-engagement-support/10659813/","projectTitle":"Student Engagement Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schofield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7937349"},{"teacherId":2506488,"projectId":10662834,"letterContent":"The donated colored markers and cardstock paper have had a wonderful impact on my 8th grade art students as they completed their \"Favorite Song Inspiration\" artwork. These supplies gave students high-quality materials to explore their creativity and bring the mood, lyrics, imagery, and energy of a favorite song to life. The cardstock provided a sturdy surface for students to create detailed and complex compositions, while the colorful markers allowed them to experiment with vibrant colors, lettering, patterns, and intricate details. Having access to these materials encouraged students to take greater pride in their work and gave them the freedom to make artistic choices that reflected their individual personalities and musical interests.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these donated supplies helped make the assignment more engaging and meaningful for students. As they incorporated song lyrics, titles, artist names, imagery, and creative typography into their designs, students practiced important artistic skills such as layering colors, creating value and contrast, blending colors, developing detailed patterns, and designing layouts that captured the tone and mood of their chosen songs. The variety of colors helped students push their creativity and create artwork that was vibrant, personal, and visually exciting. Your generosity has provided our students with opportunities to experiment, build confidence, and discover that art can be a powerful way to express their ideas and connect their interests to what they are learning in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1789860454275,"projectUrl":"project/help-bring-color-to-my-students-world/10662834/","projectTitle":"Help Bring Color to my Students' World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Orwig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2506488_orig.jpg?crop=583,583,x261,y228&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699035493152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2506488"},{"teacherId":6339223,"projectId":9773296,"letterContent":"I love how creative, curious, and expressive my students are. Middle school is an important time for students to build confidence and find their voice, and my art classroom gives them a safe space to explore, experiment, and express themselves. My students come to class full of energy and ideas, and I want to provide them with quality materials that help turn those ideas into meaningful works of art.\r\n\r\nWatercolor sets will allow students to explore color mixing, layering, blending, and techniques that cannot be achieved with pencils or markers alone. Through these hands-on experiences, students will practice patience, problem-solving, decision-making, and creative risk-taking while developing their own artistic style. Having quality materials also helps students take greater pride in their work and see themselves as capable, developing artists.\r\n\r\nWith your support, my students will have the opportunity to transform their imagination into vibrant artwork that reflects their individuality and creativity. These supplies will give every student the chance to experiment, make mistakes, try again, and experience the joy of creating something they can be proud of. Your generosity will help make my art classroom a place where every student can create, grow, and find their artistic voice.","fullyFundedDate":1759203935731,"projectUrl":"project/splash-of-color-watercolors-for-young-c/9773296/","projectTitle":"Splash of Color: Watercolors for Young Creators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6339223"},{"teacherId":6339223,"projectId":10104835,"letterContent":"My middle school art classroom is a place where students can express themselves, take creative risks, and recharge from the demands of academic life. I am creating \"Fun Friday Art Stations\" to give students a positive, low-stress way to end each school week through hands-on activities such as canvas painting, clay sculpting, collage, bracelet making, and creative drawing.\r\n\r\nThese activities help students reduce stress, build confidence, develop creativity and problem-solving skills, and strengthen positive peer relationships. For students who may struggle in traditional academic settings, art provides an opportunity to experience success, discover their strengths, and share their unique ideas in a supportive environment.\r\n\r\nThe requested supplies, including canvas materials, easel stands, and markers, will give students access to a variety of creative experiences and allow them to choose how they want to create. Many of my students do not have access to quality art materials at home, so these resources will help ensure every child can participate. Your support will give my students a chance to create, connect, recharge, and feel proud of what they can accomplish.","fullyFundedDate":1771538069485,"projectUrl":"project/art-for-relaxation-confidence-and-joy/10104835/","projectTitle":"Art for Relaxation, Confidence, and Joy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6339223"},{"teacherId":10272751,"projectId":10314165,"letterContent":"Having our new classroom printer up and running has completely transformed the way my students engage with their daily lessons. While technology in the home often serves as an individual screen for entertainment, in our classroom, this printer acts as a bridge between digital instruction and hands-on, collaborative learning. Instead of staring at a shared display or working through static textbook pages, I can now instantly print custom-tailored literacy activities, graphic organizers, and math workstations designed specifically for each student's learning level. This technology allows me to take dynamic digital resources and immediately put them into my students' hands as tangible, interactive tools.\r\n\r\nThe pure novelty of full-color learning materials is easily what has excited my students the most. In a world where school printouts are almost exclusively black and white, seeing vibrant, colorful flashcards, reading passages, and math mats pull fresh off the printer makes learning feel special and inviting. They take immense pride in their work when the materials feel high-quality and built just for them. It has turned routine practice into something they actively look forward to each morning, making our center rotations significantly more engaging.\r\n\r\nThis printer has made the biggest difference for my English Language Learners and visual thinkers. One of my students, who previously struggled to stay focused during instruction, completely transformed when I started printing out individualized, color-coded vocabulary cards with accompanying visual cues. Having those clear, bright visual anchors right at his desk gave him the confidence to decode complex words on his own, and he now eagerly reaches for his personalized learning ring during independent reading time. Your generosity didn't just give us a piece of hardware; you gave my students the exact tools they need to feel capable, supported, and excited to learn every single day.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1783750277857,"projectUrl":"project/print-protect-and-play-hands-on-learn/10314165/","projectTitle":"Print, Protect, and Play: Hands-On Learning That Lasts!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Procorato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10272751_orig.jpg?crop=2500,2500,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758437111278","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10272751"},{"teacherId":7938962,"projectId":9713795,"letterContent":"When our new supplies arrived, my students were thrilled to try all the new supplies- scissors, rotary cutters, self-healing mats, and pinking shears. This was the first time any of them had used a rotary cutter and self-healing mats. It instantly built their pride as creators.\r\n\r\nWe put these resources to work in every class. The quilting rulers and cutters allow students to trim precise pattern pieces in seconds. A standout moment was watching students press their seams flat with our new irons as they finished their first project, a tote bag. They had the biggest smiles as they took pictures and talked excitedly about what they wanted to sew next!\r\n\r\nThank you for bringing confidence, pride, and hands-on skills to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758329027614,"projectUrl":"project/a-sew-special-class/9713795/","projectTitle":"A Sew Special Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Terawaki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938962"},{"teacherId":10296136,"projectId":9781849,"letterContent":"A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who has supported my students through DonorsChoose! \r\n\r\nYour generosity means so much to us. Because of your support, my students now have access to resources and materials that make learning more engaging, meaningful, and enjoyable. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference in their education and helps give them the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your kindness and for believing in my students. Your support goes beyond providing supplies—it shows my students that people believe in them and care about their future.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our classroom journey and for helping make learning possible.","fullyFundedDate":1759597281858,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-the-health-classroom/9781849/","projectTitle":"Enhancing the Health Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelleen D. 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Mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1678231281542,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-classroom-library-reticen/7215243/","projectTitle":"Middle School Classroom Library: Reticent Readers.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6334463_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y671&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691046634663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6334463"},{"teacherId":4783503,"projectId":10106427,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our 8th grade band students brought \"The Great Rubber Chicken Gallop\" by Randall Standridge to life! When the boxes of rubber chickens arrived, the kids erupted in laughter and excitement—pure joy on their faces as they each grabbed one.\r\nWe've used them in every rehearsal, squeezing and squawking our way through the piece with big smiles and focused energy. The chickens helped students master rhythm, articulation, and dynamic contrast while having a blast. At our recent concert, the audience roared with laughter and applause during the gallop. Your gift created unforgettable musical memories, boosted engagement, and showed students that music can be silly, expressive, and powerful all at once. Thank you for peeking into our classroom and making this magic possible! 🎶🐔","fullyFundedDate":1771786731850,"projectUrl":"project/the-great-rubber-chicken-galop/10106427/","projectTitle":"The Great Rubber Chicken Galop","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Reid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4783503_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x36,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598165228682","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-reid-808"},{"teacherId":4628643,"projectId":10104055,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a place where students can learn by doing. The agriculture, aquatics, and life skills resources have given my students hands-on opportunities to grow plants, care for living ecosystems, and develop practical skills that extend far beyond the classroom. Many of my students thrive when they can actively participate in their learning, and these materials have helped them build confidence, responsibility, and a renewed excitement for coming to school.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments came when students harvested vegetables they had grown themselves and used them in a simple cooking activity. The pride on their faces as they shared what they had accomplished was incredible. They eagerly took ownership of watering plants, monitoring our aquatic systems, and working together to solve problems, showing teamwork and perseverance in ways that traditional lessons often cannot capture. When the new materials first arrived, the classroom was filled with excitement, curiosity, and countless questions as students couldn't wait to begin exploring.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using these resources, students will expand their projects by learning more about sustainable agriculture, ecosystem relationships, nutrition, and life skills that prepare them for the future. They will continue caring for our gardens and aquatic environments while connecting these experiences to science, math, and real-world problem solving. Your support has provided much more than classroom supplies, it has created meaningful experiences that inspire students to believe in themselves and discover new passions. Thank you for investing in their growth and helping cultivate confidence through hands-on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1771553293301,"projectUrl":"project/cultivating-confidence-agriculture-aqu/10104055/","projectTitle":"Cultivating Confidence: Agriculture, Aquatics and Life Skills in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sewpaul","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4628643_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646701764192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4628643"},{"teacherId":9346184,"projectId":9776763,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support and kindness. Because of your donations, our classroom is better prepared in case of an emergency. Having essential supplies available helps us feel safer and more at ease, knowing that we have the basics needed to help keep our classroom secure and comfortable.\r\nYour generosity has also provided healthy snacks for students who may be running late, miss breakfast, or not have time to pack a snack before school. These snacks help us stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and commitment to supporting our students. Thank you for helping create a safer, healthier, and more caring learning environment for all of us.","fullyFundedDate":1770060944280,"projectUrl":"project/practical-resources-and-preparedness-in/9776763/","projectTitle":"Practical Resources and Preparedness in Modern Days","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yagi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346184"},{"teacherId":8357517,"projectId":9171413,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your support. My students used the stethoscopes, pulse oximeters, and sphygmomanometers to learn how to take vital signs, an invaluable clinical skill. They were excited for this hands-on lesson because some of their relatives have hypertension, and they wanted to learn how to take blood pressure manually. Additionally, my students used the first-aid supplies, including the SAM splints and bandages, to practice applying splints and slings in an emergency. This project supported my students' social-emotional growth by developing their relationship and responsible decision-making skills, two core social-emotional learning competencies.\r\n\r\nWith your support, I can foster my students' interest in the medical field and expose them to healthcare at a young age. My students are driven and eager to learn, and this project has only enriched their learning experience. My students and I sincerely appreciate your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1742150789102,"projectUrl":"project/vitals-are-vital/9171413/","projectTitle":"Vitals are Vital!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Takeno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357517"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_54829","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1037,"numTeachers":71,"percentFrplEligible":49,"percentAsian":46,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":21,"percentMultiracialImputed":11,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":67.5,"schoolId":54829,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Maui Waena Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Maui Waena Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/maui-waena-intermediate-school/54829"}