{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kailua Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":39.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9683859,"projectId":10103647,"letterContent":"My advisory students were especially excited about the rug as both a space for connection and relaxation. Since they're constantly bustling from one class to the next, it can be really refreshing to sit/lie down and be playful. \r\n\r\nThe students of course LOVE the markers and are constantly using them to write down ideas, doodle, and just have fun. \r\n\r\nI'm looking forward to using the calculators to strengthen my students' understanding of proportions and scientific notation, both skills that they will use beyond the science classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771526372451,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-our-classroom/10103647/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9683859"},{"teacherId":2457696,"projectId":10105929,"letterContent":"The introduction of the Kamehameha I biographies and the sticky easel paper has shifted the academic landscape of our classroom, turning a standard history unit into a profound exercise in cultural identity and critical inquiry. For my students, these biographies are not merely informational texts; they are primary vehicles for teaching complex literacy skills such as synthesizing multiple perspectives, evaluating leadership qualities, and making evidence based claims. By engaging with the legacy of the Kamehameha I, my students are developing the sophisticated ability to connect historical narratives to the contemporary social structures of their own lives.\r\n\r\nReading is a vibrant, communal, and highly visible process. Rather than a sedentary activity, it has become an active investigation. With the class set of books, every student has equal access to the core text, while the sticky easel paper serves as a canvas for our \"Visible Thinking\" routines. On any given day, reading looks like small clusters of students standing around large format posters, mapping out complex timelines, and debating the strategic nuances of island unification. This environment encourages students to move their ideas physically, allowing them to visualize the architecture of history rather than just memorizing facts.\r\n\r\nThis project has had a particularly profound impact on our kinesthetic learners and those students who are just beginning to find their voices as leaders. I have watched previously disengaged students take command of their small groups, using the easel paper to organize their peers' thoughts and lead \"gallery walks\" of their findings. The transformation is most visible in students who once struggled with reading stamina; because the content is locally relevant and the delivery is collaborative, they are now diving into the text with a sense of urgency and pride. Your support has empowered these young historians to not only study the concept of unity but to practice it daily as they work together to bring Hawaii's rich history to life on our classroom walls.","fullyFundedDate":1771628040199,"projectUrl":"project/big-ideas-on-big-paper-the-story-of-a-k/10105929/","projectTitle":"Big Ideas on Big Paper: The Story of a King","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2457696_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759181410724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2457696"},{"teacherId":10437924,"projectId":10104574,"letterContent":"My art students and I want to extend a huge mahalo for your support! We have been incredibly busy in the art room, and it's all thanks to you.\r\n\r\nWe just finished our relief printmaking unit, and the students did an amazing job. Seeing them transform a plain rubber block into a custom carved stamp was such a highlight. To celebrate their hard work, we covered our entrance in their finished pieces - a beautiful way for every student to literally \"leave their mark\" on our space!\r\n\r\nNow, we are officially midway through our air-dry clay mask projects. The classroom is currently full of wire armatures and half-sculpted faces. It's been so much fun watching my middle schoolers tackle the challenge of building 3D forms and figuring out how to make their masks look realistic (and stay in one piece!).\r\n\r\nYou've truly turned our classroom into a \"multi-faceted\" studio. My students are learning that art is about more than just a flat drawing. It's about engineering, carving, and getting a little messy. We couldn't have done any of this without your generosity","fullyFundedDate":1771710243250,"projectUrl":"project/shaping-visions-3d-art-and-printmaking/10104574/","projectTitle":"Shaping Visions: 3D Art and Printmaking for 120 Middle Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferguson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10437924_orig.jpg?crop=1287,1287,x176,y528&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771482331641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10437924"},{"teacherId":10091614,"projectId":10111574,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations! The items that were given to us are used almost daily. For example, the highlighters have made a huge difference in our students overall grades and note taking abilities. The sensory pod, headphones, and fidgets have been a huge hit for my students with sensory needs. It has given them another way they can decompress and self-regulate. The sticky notes have improved in providing students the opportunity to respond and allow them to contribute quietly throughout the lesson. \r\nI understand this is a just a snippet of what these items have done for us, however, I do want to express my gratitude once more. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1771786529100,"projectUrl":"project/students-with-disabilities/10111574/","projectTitle":"Students with Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10091614"},{"teacherId":4474482,"projectId":10103519,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly grateful for the support of the Hawaii Department of Education in funding our DonorsChoose project. As the quote goes, \"THINKING - It's what we do when we don't know what to do,\" and your contribution is helping us harness the full power of the \"Building Thinking Classrooms\" framework. By providing the necessary tools, you are allowing my students to move beyond rote memorization to a place where they are truly talking math, exploring complex concepts, and creating knowledge together in a collaborative environment.\r\nThe impact of this donation extends far beyond simple arithmetic. Watching the students work in groups of three with a single marker has been transformative; they are forced to discuss strategies and ideas face-to-face to solve problems. This setup is teaching them the vital distinction between critique and criticism, showing them firsthand why seeking input from others makes them better learners and stronger teammates. These interpersonal skills are just as valuable as the mathematical fluency they are developing every day.\r\nThis year, we are specifically focused on using our new whiteboards to master graphing and understand how equations represent the world around us. The Scribbledo Jumbo Magnetic Coordinate Planes will allow us to visualize real-world data sets such as comparing screen time to step counts or study time to proficiency levels. Building Thinking Classroom pedagogy is making math tangible and relevant. Of course, none of this would be possible without the steady supply of Scribbledo fine-tip markers you've provided. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping my students become the thinkers of tomorrow!","fullyFundedDate":1771457558125,"projectUrl":"project/building-thinking-classrooms-graphing-f/10103519/","projectTitle":"Building Thinking Classrooms- Graphing Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Howe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4474482"},{"teacherId":4432103,"projectId":10103380,"letterContent":"Thank you for all of the supplies that you provided to my students. As you can see from the photos we use the EXPO markers almost daily both at the whiteboard desks and at our vertical non permanent surfaces. The students do a lot of collaboration during class and the EXPO markers help them to show their thinking to others. The pencils, glue sticks, and rulers helped to replenish our classroom supply that students can use. Now that it's the end of the school year students have run out or lost their supplies so I appreciate being able to offer them a pencil to borrow while they are in the classroom. The supplies that you donated help to make the classroom more prepared and effective in giving students opportunities to practice and learn mathematics in a collaborative and engaging way.","fullyFundedDate":1771508453480,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success/10103380/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sarsfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4432103_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498185399594","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4432103"},{"teacherId":7159052,"projectId":10103821,"letterContent":"Your generosity has helped make our training center more equipped with more exercise modalities to increase student learning and understanding about fitness, health and exercise. With more equipment, the variety we have now, helps students practice and understand different ways to be be healthy and strong. We are becoming more of a multidimensional class and program because of the generosity of donors. \r\n\r\nStudents are really excited to see new equipment. They do not fail to ask, \"Wow. What is this for?\" without me even mentioning that we have new equipment. Now we can add these different exercises into their routine, which makes the workouts more versatile, exciting, and less monotonous. \r\n\r\nThe next steps is to try and get good anatomy models for the academic section of the class. Many of the models are very expensive, but maybe I can think something else like computer programs.","fullyFundedDate":1771684782094,"projectUrl":"project/missing-pieces-of-the-puzzle/10103821/","projectTitle":"Missing Pieces of the Puzzle","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Yoshioka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7159052"},{"teacherId":9657348,"projectId":10107355,"letterContent":"Your generosity has truly transformed our classroom into a vibrant, hands-on learning space, and I'm so excited to share how your support is making a difference for my students.\r\n\r\nWe are using these new resources every day in meaningful and engaging ways. Recently, students created cultural posters and interactive notebooks using the art supplies you provided. One memorable moment was watching students proudly present their work entirely in Japanese—labeling visuals, sharing vocabulary, and explaining cultural connections. The combination of creativity and language practice helped even my most hesitant learners feel confident participating.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were immediate—big smiles, excitement, and lots of \"When do we get to use this?\" The origami paper was especially a hit. As we practiced following directions in Japanese, students were fully engaged, carefully listening and helping one another fold step-by-step. It turned language learning into a collaborative and joyful experience.","fullyFundedDate":1771788470185,"projectUrl":"project/supportive-environment-focus/10107355/","projectTitle":"Supportive Environment Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ornellas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657348"},{"teacherId":1911700,"projectId":10104036,"letterContent":"I love my world map and map of the United States. I use it daily with my students in my lessons. They have already learned so many new places because of these maps that's it's been a huge success. \r\n When we were teaching about plate tectonics my students could easily see the mid Atlantic ridge. They could could also see India and how it smashed into Eurasian plate creating Mt. Everest. When we learned about Charles Darwin they could see exactly where he explored and where the Galápagos Islands were located. \r\n The map is hanging near the door where students line up. Every day there is a group around it just discussing locations and their connections to them with their classmates. We desperately needed this map and I'm grateful for my donors who provided this for my students","fullyFundedDate":1771685077226,"projectUrl":"project/its-a-big-world-out-there/10104036/","projectTitle":"It's a Big World Out There!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kerkstra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1911700"},{"teacherId":8974400,"projectId":10105373,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity and for investing in our students' futures. Your support provides the essential supplies, from lemonade syrup and kitchen utensils to cleaning tools, that keep our vocational carts and instructional kitchen running. By contributing these items, you aren't just filling a pantry; you are providing the \"keys\" our students need to unlock lifelong independence and navigate the world with confidence.\r\n\r\nIt is inspiring to see our students take pride in their work, whether they are perfecting a recipe in the kitchen or learning the vital routine of facility care. Your donations of sensory tools also ensure that our learners have the necessary space to recharge and refocus, supporting their well-being alongside their professional growth. Thank you for being a vital part of our community and for helping us build a comprehensive program that empowers the whole student.","fullyFundedDate":1771555985200,"projectUrl":"project/kulia-supplies/10105373/","projectTitle":"Kulia Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pierson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/asia-pierson"},{"teacherId":8974400,"projectId":9773183,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution toward our new television and portable speaker. The TV has already become an essential tool in our classroom, providing a vibrant, visual way for our students to engage with daily lessons and interactive educational programs. It has truly opened up a new world of learning that caters to the diverse visual needs of our children.\r\n\r\nThe impact of the new speaker has been equally wonderful, especially during our time outdoors. It has allowed us to take the music outside, giving the students a much-needed sensory break where they can dance, move, and express themselves freely. These moments of joy and physical activity are vital for their development, and we are so grateful for your help in making our learning environment, both inside and out, more inclusive and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1759424830351,"projectUrl":"project/enhance-skills-with-tech/9773183/","projectTitle":"Enhance Skills with Tech!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pierson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/asia-pierson"},{"teacherId":9720157,"projectId":10103333,"letterContent":"The impact of your generosity is felt every single day as our students transition from the classroom to the garden and out onto the playing field. In the garden, tools like the tiller, loppers, and Growtrax mats have turned abstract lessons into tangible results, allowing students to build gross motor skills and physical stamina while experiencing the profound pride of nurturing life from the soil. This sense of accomplishment carries over into our adapted physical education, where the new sport ball sets and flag football belts serve as vital bridges for social connection, helping our students develop teamwork and confidence alongside their peers. Inside the classroom, the digital clock and visual aids provide the essential structure and predictability our students rely on to navigate their day with independence, while basic supplies like the plastic cups for our lemonade cart allow them to practice real-world vocational skills. By providing these foundational tools, you have given our students more than just supplies; you have given them the means to participate meaningfully in their community and the building blocks for a more independent and empowered future.","fullyFundedDate":1771649965076,"projectUrl":"project/klia-garden/10103333/","projectTitle":"Kūlia Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaawaloa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9720157"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50936","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":749,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":24,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":36,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":13,"percentMultiracialImputed":21,"gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":60.8,"schoolId":50936,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kailua Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kailua Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/windward-school-district/kailua-intermediate-school/50936"}