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Ms. Kumu Ilima from Waianae, HI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stickin' It to State Testing

Help me give my students a stress-proof classroom so they can step up to state assessments!

  • $864 goal

This project expired on April 24, 2025.

This project expired on April 24, 2025.

My Project

Note: This is not an emergency need project, but mahalo for looking on! I teach at a Title I high school in a community of predominantly Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander families. Located in a historically under-resourced part of Oʻahu Island, Hawaiʻi, my school is currently under CSI-MRI status, and we are on an important campaign to improve relationships, reading levels, and test scores across campus. It's an incredibly stressful time for everyone, students included.

My school has decided to administer the Smarter Balanced Assessment Interim to all ELA classes in the next semester (odd for my 9th and 10th graders), so I'm seeking help to prepare my classroom and space to alleviate test anxiety and boost student self-efficacy during assessments.

I am seeking snacks for students who arrive late, often without breakfast, so they have fuel to sit through long intervals of practice and review. Stability balls, fidgets, and stress balls are additional focus strategies for my students who need to move while working through long texts. Some of my students expressed the want for desktop lamps- they'd like more lighting without impacting the entire room. To further support their request, included is shelf lighting so bookshelves alight when being browsed. We have issues with gum under our tables, so I'm seeking table trash bins, too.

While these items aren't penultimate to improving test scores, this project is important to me because I know what motivates my students, and they know themselves. When they voice a need, it's important that I respond to it- such as the extra lighting and flexible seating- because it's what they think's needed to do their best. In addition to the strategies I'll need to now teach them for test success and understanding prompts, these supplies reinforce my communication that I believe in them.

Ms. Kumu Ilima Nanakuli High & Intermediate School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Waianae, HI View local requests

More than 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

150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Goodea 6 Pack Led Under Cabinet Lights Wireless with Charging Station, 7’’ Rechargeable Motion Sensor Light Indoor, Dimmable Closet Lights for Cabinets, Bookshelf, Stair, Hallway • Amazon Business $29.99 4 $119.96
Samsung - HW-C400/ZA 2.0 Channel C-Series Soundbar with Built-in Woofer - Black • Best Buy Education $115.40 1 $115.40
Trideer Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary, Yoga Ball Chairs for Kids, Wobble Chair of School Supplies for Sensory Kids, Student Desk Chairs for Homeschool (Blue, 55cm) • Amazon Business $21.99 5 $109.95
JACKYLED Cordless Table Lamps Rechargeable, 3 Adjustable Height, 5000mAh Battery Operated, 3 Colors Smooth Dimming, Portable LED Waterproof Table Lamp for Dining, Bedroom, Outdoor (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $33.98 3 $101.94
CRAVEBOX Snack Box (100 Count) Halloween Variety Pack Care Package Gift Basket Adult Kid Guy Girl Women Men Birthday College Student Office College Back to School • Amazon Business $49.45 1 $49.45
Yiyiring 2 Pcs Desk Trash Can with Swing Lids with 12 Rolls of Trash Bags, 2L Brushed Stainless Steel Countertop Garbage Bin Small Wastebasket with Lid for Office Desk, Coffee Table (Silver) • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
96 Pack Galaxy Stress Balls Bulk for Kids Adults 2 Inch Space Squeeze Anxiety Fidget Sensory Balls Children Outer Space Mini Relief Balls for Birthday Party Favors Finger Exercise School Carnival Gift • Amazon Business $36.25 1 $36.25
Propel Powder Packets, 3 Flavor Variety Pack, Electrolytes, Vitamins and No Sugar, Packaging May Vary, 0.88 Ounce (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $27.32 1 $27.32
Fidget Toys Adults Pack, Sensory Fidgets Toy Set for Kids Teen Boy Girl Autism ADHD with Infinity Cube Figette Ball & Fidget Ring Desk Cool Gadget Stress Relief Flippy Chain Christmas Stocking Stuffer • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Skittles Zero Sugar Low Calorie Singles To Go Bulk Variety Pack Drink Mix - 2 Boxes of 40 Sticks Each - 80 Total Sticks - 4 Fruity Flavors: Strawberry, Orange, Green Apple and Grape - PACK OF 2 • Amazon Business $20.84 1 $20.84
True Lemon Raspberry Lemonade Water Enhancer Drink Mix (30 Packets), Low Calorie Drink Mix Packets for Water,Powdered Drink Mixes & Flavorings,Individual Drink Packets,Water Flavor Packets with Stevia • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$665.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $29.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$734.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$129.58

Total project goal

$863.88

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