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Mr. Casillas' Classroom

  • Waimea High School
  • Waimea, HI
  • Half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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  • Cutting Correctly = Proper Projects

    Funded Nov 15, 2022

    Thank you once again for your donations toward this product. As the Building and Construction class teacher here at Waimea HS, I can't tell you how badly this saw was needed. It has provided the students with a tool that speeds up their work with the accuracy required for the industry they are studying.

    The students have learned how to use the tool and all its parts making the transition to use other tools much easier. So even as the saw tool that it is, it aided in the education of other tools as well.

    Thank you once again.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Casillas

  • Look and See the Future of Your Education

    Funded May 16, 2021

    Mahalo for your generosity. I am speaking specifically for the large projection screen. It has allowed my students to see from the middle/back of the room without leaving their seat just to take notes.

    The students love it as they are now presenting their slideshows more creatively with their visual aids and writing. Everyone can see in the room so students make their work "look good". Students skills for presenting has resulted in higher quality work. Especially with their writing and content they display. It's almost as if they want to outdo each other. This has lifted everyone's work.

    The use of this projection screen has been utilized for the general population and has proven to be a very worthwhile investment in the student's futures.

    Mahalo again for your support.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Casillas

    This classroom project was brought to life by Marc & Lynne Benioff and one other donor.
  • Learning Is Good When You Feel Good!

    Funded Feb 9, 2021

    I would like to thank you once again for your generous contribution to my equipment needs/desires for the students. The additional peripherals I was able to get for my students really made it easier for them to work in class.

    For some, it was the cool factor of using a keyboard with a functioning ten-key that allowed them to input data more efficiently. For others, it was the mechanical arm that allowed their phones to be viewed simultaneously with their Chromebook all the while never leaving their hands off the keyboard. The mouse(s) were equally popular as there are still many that doo not enjoy touch pads.

    Without realizing it, my students completed work faster using what they see as a novelty item, but then later realizing that all jobs work better with the correct tools. I was able to make this a soft skill lesson I hope they will take with them in their future endeavors.

    Once again I do truly appreciate your generous giving for this idea of mine. It spawned another one for possible classroom sets as students should be returning to class next year. Mahalo.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Casillas

  • Let's See What's On Your Mind!

    Funded Aug 23, 2020

    My sincerest appreciation for the tool you gifted me in the monitor. I have been able to see all my students in class which has allowed me to see who is engaged in the lesson and who participates. With the pandemic and distance learning requirements, students have been turning their videos off so they can continue to do what they like off camera. This monitor has allowed me to maintain video contact with them while still showing them my lesson plan. This has proven to be an invaluable too that I have recommended to numerous other teachers. Thank you once again for for the gift and allowing me to do my job that much better during distance learning.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Casillas

    This classroom project was brought to life by Marc and Lynne Benioff and 6 other donors.
Engagement in any area of life is key to accomplishing anything, especially in school. With the Covid pandemic we are all dealing with, our school has opted to do a distance learning model that has few students in class and the vast majority at home. My classes have 2-4 students in my class physically, and 22-25 students virtually depending on the period. With my laptop connected to the projector in class to demonstrate for the in-class students, my laptop screen shrinks in a visual ratio. As I share my laptop screen with the distance learners, I lose all view of their displayed videos. At that point I can no longer see facial cues on their understanding. I cannot see if the students have a question to ask or if they are distracted by something from my lesson. Currently, they have to unmute their mics on their end and interrupt whatever we are going through at the moment. By having a larger monitor on the side, I would be able to see the student's faces virtually, just like I do with my in class students. This allows me to maintain positive academic rigor, behavioral challenges, and allows forming better relationships as interaction is now made possible for everyone. The splitter I am requesting will allow me to view the students on the monitor, run my lesson from the laptop while simultaneously using the in-class projector. I do hope you consider my request.

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Engagement in any area of life is key to accomplishing anything, especially in school. With the Covid pandemic we are all dealing with, our school has opted to do a distance learning model that has few students in class and the vast majority at home. My classes have 2-4 students in my class physically, and 22-25 students virtually depending on the period. With my laptop connected to the projector in class to demonstrate for the in-class students, my laptop screen shrinks in a visual ratio. As I share my laptop screen with the distance learners, I lose all view of their displayed videos. At that point I can no longer see facial cues on their understanding. I cannot see if the students have a question to ask or if they are distracted by something from my lesson. Currently, they have to unmute their mics on their end and interrupt whatever we are going through at the moment. By having a larger monitor on the side, I would be able to see the student's faces virtually, just like I do with my in class students. This allows me to maintain positive academic rigor, behavioral challenges, and allows forming better relationships as interaction is now made possible for everyone. The splitter I am requesting will allow me to view the students on the monitor, run my lesson from the laptop while simultaneously using the in-class projector. I do hope you consider my request.

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