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Mr. Waiolama from Waipahu, HI is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keeping Hawaiian Language Alive—One Chord at a Time

Help me give my students opportunities to learn, connect with one another, and celebrate the Hawaiian language through music!

  • 1 donor
  • $426 goal

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My Project

In my classroom, music and ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi go hand in hand. I have some incredible musical students, and their love for playing ʻukulele is undeniable. Unfortunately, with only one ʻukulele available, it often turns into a race to see who gets to play first. I see how much they enjoy it, how they teach one another, and how it naturally builds a sense of community. Music has a way of bringing people together, and in a Hawaiian language class, that connection is even more powerful.

More ʻukulele in our classroom would mean more opportunities for my students to engage with Hawaiian in a way that feels natural, joyful, and meaningful.

It boosts their confidence, increases participation, and keeps them excited about learning. Seeing them play, sing, and support one another reminds me why I love teaching. This project would bring not only more music into our room but also more opportunities to strengthen their connection to ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and each other.

Mr. Waiolama Waipahu High School Grades 9-12

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150 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kala Makala Classic Tenor Acoustic-Electric Ukulele • Music & Arts $119.00 1 $119.00
Kala Makala Classic Baritone Ukulele Mahogany • Music & Arts $99.00 1 $99.00
Makala Soprano Ukulele by Kala MK-S Bundle with a Tote Bag, Tuner and Lumintrail Polishing Cloth • Amazon Business $63.99 1 $63.99

Materials cost

$281.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $32.70

Sales tax

 $12.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$361.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.76

Total project goal

$425.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $425.09

1 Donor

-$425.09

Donations toward project cost

-$361.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.76

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