{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":46.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9342015,"projectId":9546934,"letterContent":"DonorsChoose has a big impact on our 6th grade science classroom by helping provide basic classroom essentials that support everyday learning. With these donations, students have access to simple but important supplies like notebooks, pencils, lab materials, and organizational tools that make hands-on science activities possible. Having these essentials allows students to fully participate in experiments, stay engaged, and focus on learning instead of worrying about missing supplies. Overall, DonorsChoose helps create a more prepared, supportive classroom where all students have the resources they need to succeed in science.","fullyFundedDate":1758413630995,"projectUrl":"project/basic-classroom-needs/9546934/","projectTitle":"Basic Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9342015"},{"teacherId":9342015,"projectId":9775782,"letterContent":"DonorsChoose has a big impact on our 6th grade science classroom by helping provide basic classroom essentials that support everyday learning. With these donations, students have access to simple but important supplies like notebooks, pencils, lab materials, and organizational tools that make hands-on science activities possible. Having these essentials allows students to fully participate in experiments, stay engaged, and focus on learning instead of worrying about missing supplies. Overall, DonorsChoose helps create a more prepared, supportive classroom where all students have the resources they need to succeed in science.","fullyFundedDate":1759581813407,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-success-with-essentia/9775782/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Success with Essential Classroom Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9342015"},{"teacherId":10115106,"projectId":9781780,"letterContent":"I am writing to thank the generous donors for contributing to my Reading prizes for my Workshop students. We are an RTI course but I also offer SDI for my students to achieve progress in leveling up in the Reading Plus program. \r\n\r\nMy students have earned countless trips to the \"prize box\" which they know is full of the best goodies. While they may first choose the snacks offered at the top of the box, as this age is always looking for \"a snack,\" they have had moments where they dig deep in the prize box to their hearts content! \r\n\r\nMy favorite competition we ran recently towards the end of the quarter is for our Benchmark assessment. If a student was able to \"Level-Up\" and increase their comprehension or vocabulary level(s), that that earned them an \"all access\" trip to the prize box where they could pick any prize they wanted. This was a huge treat to the students and seeing the happiness on their faces for getting a fun award for working so hard on their assessments was a GREAT way to close out the semester. \r\n\r\nMahalo again to Donors Choose!!! 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The light up memory game has been a fun student challenge. We are currently working on our holiday cards for our families. \r\nThank you so much for all your generous donations and support to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759523738775,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-my-hungry-students/9773775/","projectTitle":"Fuel My Hungry Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suehiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4205002"},{"teacherId":9690056,"projectId":9732791,"letterContent":"🎉 A Reason to Celebrate\r\n\r\n\"Ms. Jen`s Way of Celebrating Birthdays in the Digital World!\"\r\n\r\n🎂 The Impact of Birthday Treats and Cards on Students\r\n\r\n Providing birthday treats and cards, especially in a collaborative environment like a classroom, has a significant positive impact on sixth-grade students that goes beyond just the fun of a celebration. 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It has been rewarding to see students engage with the technology as well as with one another, as they share tips and teach others how to best design amazing creations. \r\nThe students were so excited when they first laid eyes on the materials and excitedly chatted about projects they would embark upon. The students are labeling specific areas of the library and working on sharing favorite quotes for our monthly celebrations to highlight a designated focus. Our next big project will be for Black History Month and I canʻt wait to see what the students come up with!\r\nWe canʻt thank you enough for your generous contributions to our library!","fullyFundedDate":1759279172133,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-and-literacy-in-the-library/9772751/","projectTitle":"Crafting and Literacy in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1255274_orig.png?crop=960,960,x0,y819&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707500438357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1255274"},{"teacherId":8543079,"projectId":9531205,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincerest gratitude for your incredible generosity in supporting my 8th grade math students through our recent DonorsChoose project. Because of your donations, our classroom has gained valuable tools that are already making a huge difference in how my students learn and engage every day.\r\n\r\nWith your support, I was able to purchase dry-erase boards with XY coordinate grids, which have transformed our lessons on slope and y-intercept. Students are now able to actively participate in graphing equations, exploring patterns, and visually seeing how math concepts connect — making learning more interactive, hands-on, and fun.\r\n\r\nThe $100 Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has been an amazing resource as well. I've been able to purchase supplemental curriculum materials and fun, engaging math notes that help reinforce key skills while keeping students excited about learning. These materials allow me to reach learners at different levels and make even challenging topics accessible and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nLastly, the Mancala boards and Scramble Squares puzzles have brought a sense of calm and focus to our classroom during testing periods. Students who finish early now have meaningful, quiet activities that challenge their thinking without disrupting others. It's been wonderful to see them practicing strategy, patience, and problem-solving — all while having fun.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a more engaging, supportive, and joyful learning environment for my students. Thank you for believing in public education and for investing in our classroom. You have made a lasting impact on my students' learning and on my ability to teach in creative, meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1755721487078,"projectUrl":"project/creative-tools-to-boost-math-engagement/9531205/","projectTitle":"Creative Tools to Boost Math Engagement and Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8543079_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x1008,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658616018361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8543079"},{"teacherId":9341417,"projectId":9772720,"letterContent":"Our students' faces lit up with excitement when they saw the amazing snacks and prizes provided to our homeroom through your generous donations! They had a fantastic time playing games and are now quietly enjoying the refreshing breeze from our new bladeless fan.\r\n\r\nThis project has significantly impacted our students' learning by fostering a sense of community and engagement in the classroom. The materials you provided allowed us to create a more interactive and enjoyable learning environment. By incorporating games and fun activities, we were able to enhance their motivation and enthusiasm for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759457579254,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-create-a-cool-and-quiet-hawaiian/9772720/","projectTitle":"Help Me Create A Cool And Quiet Hawaiian Classroom!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rousek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9341417"},{"teacherId":5201946,"projectId":9773881,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my students. They were very excited to see the snacks that are in the closet waiting for them throughout the semester. The plan is to use them for advisory SEL activities, for students who do not have access to a readily available food supply at home, and as a pick me up for students who just need a little boost throughout the day.\r\n\r\nAs a title one school we have many students who do not have consistent access to food at home. Hunger can be incredibly debilitating, especially when it comes to a middle school kid paying attention in class. While we do receive funding for school supplies, that budget seems to be getting less each year, and we typically cannot use it to buy food/snacks. This will help me be able to provide not only a quality education for students, but help meet some of their most basic human needs.\r\n\r\nThank you.","fullyFundedDate":1759312776165,"projectUrl":"project/food-for-thought/9773881/","projectTitle":"Food for Thought","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tanaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5201946"},{"teacherId":9337970,"projectId":9153107,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our classroom has been transformed into a more engaging, supportive, and welcoming space for all students.\r\n\r\nThe iPad and accessories have allowed us to bring technology-driven activities into our math lessons. Interactive games and hands-on challenges now make learning dynamic and fun, encouraging collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving in ways that feel like play rather than work.\r\n\r\nThe microwave has been an incredible addition, giving students the chance to enjoy warm meals during the school day. This small but meaningful resource has improved their comfort, focus, and overall well-being, helping them feel more ready to learn.\r\n\r\nAir sprays and disinfectants have also made a big difference. With these supplies, we can keep the classroom clean, fresh, and healthy—especially important during cold and flu season. This has created a more pleasant environment where students can concentrate on learning instead of distractions.\r\n\r\nLastly, the prizes you helped provide have motivated students to give their best effort. These small incentives inspire them to participate, challenge themselves, and develop a positive attitude toward math.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided materials but has also created opportunities for students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Because of your generosity, my students are excited to learn, explore, and succeed every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful impact on their education!","fullyFundedDate":1741658092690,"projectUrl":"project/math-is-so-fun/9153107/","projectTitle":"Math Is So Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Resurrecion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9337970"},{"teacherId":8154486,"projectId":9307258,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to help us replace the ink in our classroom color printer. This printer is an important tool for my students—they use it to bring their projects to life, design flyers for school activities, and create materials that showcase their hard work and creativity.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we now have the ink refills needed to keep the printer running and available for students. Your support makes a real difference in helping them express themselves and stay engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity. Mahalo for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1750172466720,"projectUrl":"project/help-keep-our-student-printer-running/9307258/","projectTitle":"Help Keep Our Student Printer Running!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wendy Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8154486_orig.jpg?crop=701,700,x0,y245&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667123451055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8154486"},{"teacherId":9718471,"projectId":9562252,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Because of you, my 7th Grade Science classroom now has a dedicated printer, and it has immediately transformed how we approach hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this printer goes far beyond just printing handouts. 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