{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kailua High School","outOfStateSupporters":39.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10438329,"projectId":10108212,"letterContent":"I would like to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous support. The technology, mental health affirmations, and wellness reminders you funded have made a profound, daily impact on my students' post-secondary career exploration and emotional well-being. \r\n\r\nMy students are highly visual learners, and the new technology has completely transformed how they research their futures. Having access to large, clear monitors allowed them to step away from crowding around my small laptop screen. Instead, they could easily open multiple tabs, compare colleges and advanced training programs side-by-side, and digest important information without having to strain their eyes. This extra screen space made the daunting task of navigating post-secondary opportunities engaging, clear, and truly accessible. My students were so excited about this upgrade, and they deeply appreciated having tools that made them feel invested in.\r\n\r\nEqually impactful were the mental health affirmations and wellness reminders. These items are posted around my room, sit on my table tops, and have quickly become a hit for both students and staff. Students will often stop by to read them, seeking a positive boost to start their school day, as others seek them when they need positive reminders about themselves. \r\n\r\nYour kindness did not just fund items on a checklist; you provided my students with the tools to dream bigger and the emotional support to face their days with confidence. They have applauded the effort put into giving them these experiences, and I cannot thank you enough for making it possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their education, their mental health, and their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1771725229448,"projectUrl":"project/pathways-to-purpose-a-multi-window-view/10108212/","projectTitle":"Pathways to Purpose: A Multi-Window View of Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Afong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438329"},{"teacherId":9371563,"projectId":10104506,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to get the water bottles. We were able to personalize them for each student. It helped to minimize the amount of time that they were out of the classroom and they used the cold water we already had to refill. \r\nHaving the snacks and food was a lifesaver as well. Many of my students come to school hungry and even if they eat breakfast/lunch on campus they still are hungry and having these snacks and food items were very beneficial to keeping them energized and engaged.","fullyFundedDate":1771639808344,"projectUrl":"project/small-essentials-big-impact/10104506/","projectTitle":"Small Essentials, Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Violet Kauahi-kalai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9371563"},{"teacherId":5288901,"projectId":10104078,"letterContent":"My high school students were thrilled to receive the new UV resin supplies, including resin molds, UV lights, and materials for making earrings and keychains. These resources have created exciting hands-on learning opportunities in my classroom while encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and patience. My students have been learning how to safely mix and pour resin, add decorative elements such as glitter and dried flowers, and properly cure their projects using the UV lights. One of our favorite classroom projects has been designing personalized keychains and earrings that reflect each student's personality and interests. They were also able to create gifts for family members and for their favorite teachers. They also collaborated and created special keychains for our Custodians, security, admin and many staff members. Students took great pride in creating unique pieces that they could wear, gift to family members, or display proudly.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their reactions were filled with excitement and curiosity. Many immediately began sharing ideas about what they wanted to create and were eager to experiment with the different molds and decorations. The UV curing lights especially fascinated them because they could instantly see the resin harden and transform into finished products. One memorable moment was watching students who are usually quiet or hesitant become fully engaged and confident while working on their creations. The resin projects encouraged collaboration, creativity, and positive classroom interactions, and students were excited to showcase their finished earrings and keychains to classmates and staff.","fullyFundedDate":1771766019741,"projectUrl":"project/art-as-therapy-gifts-as-joy/10104078/","projectTitle":"Art as Therapy, Gifts as Joy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5288901"},{"teacherId":7929208,"projectId":7212899,"letterContent":"You have all brought such immense joy to my students, parents and ultimately community. Unfortunately, all of our organic farm to table products could not be served in our own school cafeteria (75 feet away) for liability issues. American school lunch needs heroes.\r\n\r\nI am in no way discrediting you, but as a high school teacher, there is ZERO reason a 5 year old in kindergarten gets the same portion of food as a 290lb senior in high school.\r\n\r\nI cannot thank this community and all of those who support it for being so genuine and wholesome people. \r\n\r\nYou would not believe how many parents 'enable' their children, especially in regards to cooking (myself included). This gives countless cooking lessons for my students to complete the process 100% independently.","fullyFundedDate":1677894222086,"projectUrl":"project/mr-bretts-farm-to-table/7212899/","projectTitle":"Mr. Brett's Farm to Table","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7929208_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x256,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700081690727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929208"},{"teacherId":2481413,"projectId":10107247,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Even as the school year comes to a close, this gift is already making waves in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith a wonderful range from simple picture books to full novels, this collection offers something perfect for every single reader in my class. The books serve as a beautiful, inspiring reminder of all the topics we've explored this year—and, as an added bonus, the students absolutely love it when I read them aloud to the class!\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I am so excited to incorporate these books into my curriculum from the very start of next year. They will be our door to the concepts we cover!\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for supporting public education and our students.","fullyFundedDate":1771651347316,"projectUrl":"project/inspiration-through-words/10107247/","projectTitle":"Inspiration through Words","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2481413_orig.jpg?crop=509,509,x72,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646506392473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kailuahs-peters"},{"teacherId":8358096,"projectId":10110280,"letterContent":"The donated calculators and snacks had a positive impact on students by helping remove barriers to learning and improving overall classroom engagement. Students who may not have had access to a calculator were able to fully participate in lessons, complete assignments more confidently, and feel better prepared for assessments. The snacks helped support students' focus and energy throughout the school day, especially for those who may come to school hungry. Together, these donations contributed to a more supportive learning environment where students felt cared for and better equipped to succeed academically.","fullyFundedDate":1771770707046,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-math/10110280/","projectTitle":"Materials for Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Oshiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8358096_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646705674605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8358096"},{"teacherId":8364024,"projectId":10110231,"letterContent":"The snacks for our students have been extremely helpful, giving them the opportunity to focus on their studies without worrying about hungry bellies. This has helped our students catch up on missing work, access support, and get questions answered outside of class time. Many students have been able to better understand the materials and content and have earned higher grades. I have even had students request to stay longer because they knew snacks would be available. Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping us get kids into the study hall!","fullyFundedDate":1771737263812,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-the-hungry-brain/10110231/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: The Hungry Brain","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Matsukawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8364024"},{"teacherId":9967904,"projectId":10105605,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! The items were used for my positive coping skills class, where students were given opportunities to learn various coping strategies and were given fidgets to support their individual needs. We were able to make fidgets such as slime and calming jars with the new resources. The students were so happy to see the items they could have and use when they were feeling stressed, anxious, sad, or overwhelmed. Many students can't afford to buy such items, so they very much appreciated having the items to use. The next steps are for students to communicate with me about how they use the items outside of the classroom. I have regularly seen students using the resources and shared with friends. Many other students were asking how they could get some of the resources/fidgets. \r\n\r\nAlso, we were given food resources which helped students who are struggling with food insecurities have a snack during recess, lunch or study hall. 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They are practicing their work and communication skills while having fun!\r\n\r\nOur students use the visual timers to keep on task and enjoy looking at the soothing fish bubble tank. These items have helped to make learning fun with a high-impact, low maintenence incentive. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1759503367100,"projectUrl":"project/master-ninja-sel-skills-focus-persiste/9778170/","projectTitle":"Master Ninja SEL Skills: Focus, Persistence, and Self-Control","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967964"},{"teacherId":2076098,"projectId":9773976,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our project! My students are ready to become designers, learn about chemistry, and entrepreneurship. They are excited to be able to start making \"cool stuff!\" \r\n\r\nI am excited to see them move through the different stages of learning. Creating a concept, designin,g and then producing cool sublimation and resin gifts. \r\n\r\nYour donation has helped to expand our makerspace in our classroom, where they can put their technical skills to work. Thank you again for donating to our project.","fullyFundedDate":1759364216666,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-through-sublimation-and-resin/9773976/","projectTitle":"Exploring Through Sublimation and Resin Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ikeda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ikeda"},{"teacherId":5208331,"projectId":8031636,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been able to grow in ways that truly make a difference for our students every single day. Your support has helped provide meaningful resources that create engaging, hands-on learning experiences and a safe, supportive environment where every student can succeed.\r\n\r\nMany of our students learn best through visual supports, structured activities, and real-world practice. Thanks to your donation, they now have access to materials that help them build essential life skills, strengthen their confidence, and participate more fully in both classroom and community activities. We have already seen students become more motivated, independent, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes far beyond supplies — it sends a powerful message to our students that people believe in them and care about their future. That encouragement is something they feel every day.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire classroom, thank you for investing in our students and helping us create opportunities that truly change lives.","fullyFundedDate":1700248137335,"projectUrl":"project/students-snacks/8031636/","projectTitle":"Students' Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Takabuki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5208331_orig.jpg?crop=694,694,x255,y385&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667438650298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/todd-takabuki"},{"teacherId":6144001,"projectId":9777847,"letterContent":"By integrating neon-lit menu boards into our student-run eduprise cafe, we do more than just brighten the room; we bridge the gap between abstract data and consumer psychology. 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