{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"James B Castle High School","outOfStateSupporters":37.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3814097,"projectId":9772443,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your donation of high-interest novels to our classroom! Students really struggle to focus, so finding books that keep them hooked has been key in developing their reading skills and their love for learning. And of course, the snacks keep them super excited to come to class each day! And I love the opportunity it gives me to check in with the students to see how they are and what is going on in their worlds.\r\n\r\nWe have implemented a reading intervention program with an online portion and those sessions can feel tedious and long as students adjust. The snacks really help give them a little extra energy and focus to push through. So far this year, all of the students in my lab class have passed at least one level, with some passing up to three levels! This is an amazing achievement and it's been fun to celebrate with them by showing them the new books and goodies that have come into our classroom to further support us on this journey.","fullyFundedDate":1759199059771,"projectUrl":"project/growing-readers-with-books-healthy-sna/9772443/","projectTitle":"Growing Readers with Books & Healthy Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3814097_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627855952262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3814097"},{"teacherId":3814097,"projectId":9583860,"letterContent":"Mahalo for all your support of our classroom! Every day the students are excited to come in and grab a snack to help fuel their brains! The composition notebooks are used every single day for reflection, success tracking, and collaboration with their peers. These materials really bring so much joyful learning into our class. \r\n\r\nEach year brings it's challenges and it means so much to the students and to myself to know that we have a community of folks who feel strongly enough to donate their hard earned money towards much needed supplies, books, and snacks. It's a level of care and appreciation that is really so special!","fullyFundedDate":1755752513081,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-with-supplies-snacks/9583860/","projectTitle":"Back to School With Supplies & Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3814097_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627855952262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3814097"},{"teacherId":9970968,"projectId":9179385,"letterContent":"This computer has completely transformed our Music Production club by giving students access to professional-quality recording and editing tools that were previously out of reach. With it, students can now compose, record, and mix their own songs using software like Ableton Live, bridging the gap between creativity and technology. It has made collaboration smoother, allowed us to produce full tracks in real time, and given students hands-on experience with industry-standard workflows. Most importantly, it has empowered students who may not have access to a computer or music software at home to explore their creativity, build technical skills, and see their artistic ideas come to life.","fullyFundedDate":1752586518400,"projectUrl":"project/digital-music/9179385/","projectTitle":"Digital Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9970968"},{"teacherId":2376066,"projectId":9169719,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Classroom Essentials for Engaging Math Minds! Your generosity made it possible for my students to have access to hands-on, interactive materials that are truly transforming the way we approach math. The new resources, such as math manipulatives, whiteboards, and visual tools, have become an integral part of our daily learning, enabling students to explore concepts with a deeper understanding and greater confidence.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting moments was when my students first saw the materials—they were wide-eyed and full of curiosity. I remember one student exclaiming, \"Wait, we get to use these today?\" We kicked off a group project where students designed and solved their real-world word problems using the manipulatives, and the room buzzed with collaboration, laughter, and lots of learning. It was a powerful reminder that math can be both meaningful and fun when students are actively engaged.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will delve into multi-step problem-solving and early algebra concepts. These new tools are helping students visualize patterns, organize their thinking, and explain their reasoning to peers. Thanks to you, our classroom is a place where math feels approachable, exciting, and empowering. We can't wait to show you what we accomplish next!","fullyFundedDate":1744676466704,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-engaging-math-m/9169719/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Engaging Math Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Parsons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2376066_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449089315990","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kpzclassroom"},{"teacherId":2049378,"projectId":9050215,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for donating for our new sewing machine and serger! Our students were so excited when the boxes came! They are thrilled to be learning to sew - most fo their parents don't know how and they feel so accomplished to be able to gain this new skill! \r\n\r\nYou have given my students the chance to attain a lifelong skill that will serve them and perhaps their families as well! Yes, we will be making costumes for our theatrical productions, but as most theatre artists will tell you - theatre kids know how to DO things! And keep that knowledge forever - no matter what career path they take!\r\n\r\nThanks again for supporting the arts and our program! This has meant so much to so many! And will continue to help many more in the years to come!\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nKaren Meyer","fullyFundedDate":1743188841490,"projectUrl":"project/so-easy-to-sew/9050215/","projectTitle":"So Easy To SEW!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2049378_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486356509016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2049378"},{"teacherId":8822687,"projectId":9173640,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my classroom to help support my students. My students loved the snacks that I got for them and were very excited. The students are always hungry and I know personally when I am hungry, I am not able to work at my fullest potential. The students especially loved the pop tarts and oreo cookies that I ordered. Slowly but surely, by the end of the school year, the students ate and very much enjoyed all of the snacks. They were disappointed when the snacks ran out but hopefully in the future I will be able to help supply them with more snacks to help them through the days.\r\nMy students very much appreciated all of the donations that were supplied and it helped them to be able to continue working in class and motivate them to keep on doing their best. Thank you again for all of your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1742163139832,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-for-mathematics-students/9173640/","projectTitle":"Motivation for Mathematics Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Higaki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822687"},{"teacherId":6035317,"projectId":9161108,"letterContent":"I want to extend a heartfelt thank you on behalf of both myself and my students at Castle High School for your generous support of our project, \"Empowering Minds\" Your contribution has truly made a difference in creating a more dynamic and nurturing space for our students to grow and succeed.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, we've been able to enhance our math instruction in meaningful ways. The calculators have been especially impactful—giving students the tools they need to approach complex problems with increased confidence and independence. The math workbooks have also become a key resource, offering structured practice and helping reinforce critical concepts.\r\n\r\nIn addition to academic tools, the games we introduced through this project—like Sorry and Monopoly Chance—have added a fun and valuable dimension to our classroom. These activities, while enjoyable, support important skills like logic, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness. Perhaps even more importantly, they've provided students with a chance to relax, recharge, and build stronger peer relationships.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out to me was when we first brought out the games. A group of students who rarely interacted ended up playing Monopoly Chance together. By the end of the match, they were all laughing and had clearly made a new connection. It was a beautiful reminder of how simple tools can spark meaningful experiences.\r\n\r\nThe excitement when the students first saw the new materials was unforgettable. They were eager to dive in, and since then, our classroom has become a more inviting and joyful place to learn. The atmosphere is lighter, more collaborative, and more supportive overall.\r\n\r\nCurrently, our focus is on building algebraic reasoning, and the tools you've helped provide are allowing students to challenge themselves more deeply and engage with content that was previously intimidating.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has had a lasting impact, not only on our lessons but on the overall well-being and confidence of our students. Thank you for believing in them and in the power of education.","fullyFundedDate":1742053185389,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-minds/9161108/","projectTitle":"Empowering Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6035317_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544834334038","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/myersk"},{"teacherId":7935655,"projectId":9163381,"letterContent":"Aloha from Kaneohe! We'd like to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom and the Iditarod project. Your kindness made this project memorable, exciting, and rewarding for my students.\r\n\r\nThe arrival of your supplies was met with great enthusiasm! Not only did this years students benefit from your donations, but 6 classes will also benefit from it next year! All supplies & snacks were used to create a memorable experience in math class. Students researched mushers, drafted mushers, created musher badges for our leaderboard, created race map tags, tracked their mushers live daily, collected data, analyzed the data, grafted the data, and made predictions. \r\n\r\nYour donation and kindness not only benefited student learning and engagement but it also struck on a personal note for many students. They couldn't believe that a total stranger would do such a selfless act. So thank you for also providing my students with such a valuable lesson. \r\n\r\nAgain, from the bottom of our hearts, Mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1742074078017,"projectUrl":"project/race-down-the-path-in-math/9163381/","projectTitle":"Race Down the Path in Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Naks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7935655"},{"teacherId":1680190,"projectId":8879836,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your donations. My students were excited to make personalized products. They were initially scared to use the Cricut machine and the heat press, but after being taught how to use them and create small projects, they became accustomed to making things. \r\n\r\nSome of my students were making custom bags for their \"Friday Night Prime Time\" Basketball game, a varsity-type unified basketball game for students with special needs. They were very proud of what they had made and were excited to show off their new backpacks. \r\n\r\nSoon, my students, with the help of their general education peers, make school swag (clothing) for their school store and learn about the business side of running a store. I hope to teach my students some work-based learning and entrepreneurial skills so they can start their own small business if they cannot participate in competitive work after they complete their high school education. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1729725686437,"projectUrl":"project/work-based-learning-skills-to-build-entr/8879836/","projectTitle":"Work Based Learning Skills to build Entrepreneurship","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yanagida","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1680190_orig.jpg?crop=1491,1491,x102,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605756187028","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dyanagida"},{"teacherId":9346534,"projectId":9114602,"letterContent":"Thanks for all the supplies that we were able to get from your donations. The students were able to use all the dry erase markers and do the algebra on the boards. That helps them build confidence when doing it because they aren't afraid of making mistakes. It is also easier with the new graphs that they can work on the boards and have a graph to plot points. \r\nAll the snacks were put to good use and they enjoyed them. It made them feel ready to take on the day or finish it out. They were excited to come to class and use all the new thing that we are able to get from these donations.","fullyFundedDate":1742169345544,"projectUrl":"project/providing-students-to-help-them-stay-foc/9114602/","projectTitle":"Providing Students To Help Them Stay Focused And On Task!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9346534_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753125829870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346534"},{"teacherId":7446772,"projectId":8883887,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. You have made it much easier for our audience to hear the actors on stage. We were in need of new lavaliers and these arrived just in time for our first show of the season. Our students were ecstatic when the package arrived. They were like kids on Christmas morning because they have been asking for new ones. \r\n\r\nOur students have been taking care of these since we received them. They have researched how to clean them and store them properly so they can prolong the life. Our students were so happy that for the first time they did not have complaints from the audience that they could not hear the actors on stage. They are so excited to continue to have an easier time with sound now that we have new lavaliers.","fullyFundedDate":1729402021924,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me-now/8883887/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Me Now?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kami","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7446772_orig.jpg?crop=2304,2304,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598604704499","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7446772"},{"teacherId":7446772,"projectId":8219320,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your support! Without your generous donation, we would not have been able to document out shows and dance concerts. Our students were so excited to use it and wanted to record everything. Some of our students discovered that they have a natural talent for taking photos. One of the biggest accomplishments for one of our students was figuring out how to focus the camera all on his own. He was then able to teach that to others.\r\n\r\nOur students were also excited to have high quality photos and videos of their trip to Scotland. Some took the opportunity to try and use the camera. For some, that was the first time they had ever touched a camera. It gave our students the chance to try something new. They appreciated having their memories documented and seen from somebody else's point of view.\r\n\r\nYou have made documenting memories and our students' work possible. 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