{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Albany High School","outOfStateSupporters":24.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7333674,"projectId":9205666,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting my ENL classroom! The snacks, pencils, and classroom materials you funded have made an immediate impact. My students now come to class knowing they'll have something to eat, which has improved focus and participation, especially during testing days. The pencils are constantly being used, and it's a relief to have a reliable supply for students who often arrive without one. These are things I used to buy these with my own money each week.\r\n\r\nThe algebra vocabulary cards and posters are now part of our daily lessons, helping students visually connect new terms with math concepts. I love that the terms have Spanish on them as well! In Business Math, students are loving the cash register and ATM machine during our hands-on financial literacy unit. We even made a classroom economy project where students earn and manage \"money.\" Seeing them engaged, confident, and learning through play has been amazing!\r\n\r\nInternational club has used the table cloth and forks each club meeting to provide and share country snacks! Thank you for giving my students the tools to succeed in school and feel seen and supported every day.","fullyFundedDate":1747433311076,"projectUrl":"project/english-language-learners-using-math-in/9205666/","projectTitle":"English Language Learners Using Math in the Real World!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7333674_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742756682567","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7333674"},{"teacherId":2568512,"projectId":9673937,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous gift to our classroom. As we never receive a classroom budget for supplies, these shower curtains go a long way in helping students to understand difficult microeconomics topics. Many students as a result have gained a much deeper understanding of microeconomics. I hope you enjoy seeing all of the ways that your contribution has lent to a creative and rigorous work environment. Because of your gift, I was also able to apportion more of my income to the classroom in other ways. \r\n\r\nThe gift has not only had a tremendous impact on learning but has allowed for more creativity in their projects. For example, two of the projects featured in the photos were developed through student choice boards. Without adequate materials, student choice and creativity are much less feasible. \r\nAs New York State is facing some upcoming budget pitfalls, donations like yours are so incredibly important to the work that educators such as myself endeavor to accomplish. To quote Einstein, \"Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world.\" Imagination cannot take flight without options and materials create options. Therefore, thank you!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nJessie Lapolla & the City School District of Albany","fullyFundedDate":1756998568239,"projectUrl":"project/shower-curtains-for-economics-and-financ/9673937/","projectTitle":"Shower Curtains for Economics and Financial Literacy in 2025-2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lapolla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2568512_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528819838644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lapolla"},{"teacherId":2568512,"projectId":8788196,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous gift to our classroom. As we never receive a classroom budget for supplies, these shower curtains go a long way in helping students to understand difficult microeconomics topics. Many students as a result have gained a much deeper understanding of microeconomics. I hope you enjoy seeing all of the ways that your contribution has lent to a creative and rigorous work environment. Because of your gift, I was also able to apportion more of my income to the classroom in other ways. \r\n\r\nThe gift has not only had a tremendous impact on learning but has allowed for more creativity in their projects. For example, two of the projects featured in the photos were developed through student choice boards. Without adequate materials, student choice and creativity are much less feasible. \r\nAs New York State is facing some upcoming budget pitfalls, donations like yours are so incredibly important to the work that educators such as myself endeavor to accomplish. To quote Einstein, \"Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world.\" Imagination cannot take flight without options and materials create options. Therefore, thank you!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nJessie Lapolla & the City School District of Albany","fullyFundedDate":1726574326490,"projectUrl":"project/shower-curtains-for-economics/8788196/","projectTitle":"Shower Curtains For Economics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lapolla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2568512_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528819838644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lapolla"},{"teacherId":2568512,"projectId":8290966,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous gift to our classroom. As we never receive a classroom budget for supplies, these shower curtains go a long way in helping students to understand difficult microeconomics topics. Many students as a result have gained a much deeper understanding of microeconomics. I hope you enjoy seeing all of the ways that your contribution has lent to a creative and rigorous work environment. Because of your gift, I was also able to apportion more of my income to the classroom in other ways. \r\n\r\nThe gift has not only had a tremendous impact on learning but has allowed for more creativity in their projects. For example, two of the projects featured in the photos were developed through student choice boards. Without adequate materials, student choice and creativity are much less feasible. \r\nAs New York State is facing some upcoming budget pitfalls, donations like yours are so incredibly important to the work that educators such as myself endeavor to accomplish. To quote Einstein, \"Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world.\" Imagination cannot take flight without options and materials create options. Therefore, thank you!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nJessie Lapolla & the City School District of Albany","fullyFundedDate":1711570758352,"projectUrl":"project/graphics-for-the-common-good/8290966/","projectTitle":"Graphics for the Common Good!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lapolla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2568512_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528819838644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lapolla"},{"teacherId":2568512,"projectId":8274173,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous gift to our classroom. As we never receive a classroom budget for supplies, these shower curtains go a long way in helping students to understand difficult microeconomics topics. Many students as a result have gained a much deeper understanding of microeconomics. I hope you enjoy seeing all of the ways that your contribution has lent to a creative and rigorous work environment. Because of your gift, I was also able to apportion more of my income to the classroom in other ways. \r\n\r\nThe gift has not only had a tremendous impact on learning but has allowed for more creativity in their projects. For example, two of the projects featured in the photos were developed through student choice boards. Without adequate materials, student choice and creativity are much less feasible. \r\nAs New York State is facing some upcoming budget pitfalls, donations like yours are so incredibly important to the work that educators such as myself endeavor to accomplish. To quote Einstein, \"Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world.\" Imagination cannot take flight without options and materials create options. Therefore, thank you!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nJessie Lapolla & the City School District of Albany","fullyFundedDate":1711041948314,"projectUrl":"project/graphics-for-the-civically-minded/8274173/","projectTitle":"Graphics for the Civically Minded","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lapolla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2568512_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528819838644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lapolla"},{"teacherId":2568512,"projectId":8272539,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous gift to our classroom. As we never receive a classroom budget for supplies, these shower curtains go a long way in helping students to understand difficult microeconomics topics. Many students as a result have gained a much deeper understanding of microeconomics. I hope you enjoy seeing all of the ways that your contribution has lent to a creative and rigorous work environment. Because of your gift, I was also able to apportion more of my income to the classroom in other ways. \r\n\r\nThe gift has not only had a tremendous impact on learning but has allowed for more creativity in their projects. For example, two of the projects featured in the photos were developed through student choice boards. Without adequate materials, student choice and creativity are much less feasible. \r\nAs New York State is facing some upcoming budget pitfalls, donations like yours are so incredibly important to the work that educators such as myself endeavor to accomplish. To quote Einstein, \"Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world.\" Imagination cannot take flight without options and materials create options. Therefore, thank you!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nJessie Lapolla & the City School District of Albany","fullyFundedDate":1710938662624,"projectUrl":"project/graphics-for-the-common-good/8272539/","projectTitle":"Graphics for the Common Good","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lapolla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2568512_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528819838644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lapolla"},{"teacherId":3508571,"projectId":9775060,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating snacks and stamps to our class. Students are so excited and thankful knowing that snacks are available when they need them. It really does uplift their daily mood and sometimes it is a simple snack that will keep them from putting their head down or lifts them out of a headache. We are using the stamps to validate independently completed correct answers and work. The students are enjoying seeing what cute stamp we use for the day. Each day is a new stamp and color. Simple changes keep things interesting. Thank you for helping us keep it fresh and exciting in class!!","fullyFundedDate":1759630187079,"projectUrl":"project/feeling-good-about-math/9775060/","projectTitle":"Feeling Good About Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3508571_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636829002243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3508571"},{"teacherId":3508571,"projectId":9707775,"letterContent":"I just wanted to take a moment out to say thank you for your generous donation to buy snacks to have in class that students can have available. This makes suck a difference in engagement and alertness during the math lesson. Many students come to class hungry or just need a little something to get their math brains started! Your donation has made the difference and we are so grateful!! They love to know that if they need that extra little something, that it is there for them. That others in the United States care so much about their progress and growth. Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1759145211257,"projectUrl":"project/math-on-the-menu-a-recipe-for-learning/9707775/","projectTitle":"Math on the Menu: A Recipe for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3508571_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636829002243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3508571"},{"teacherId":3508571,"projectId":9670973,"letterContent":"When my students entered the classroom and saw that there were snacks available they were so excited that they had a dependable place to get something if they felt hungry. They are so grateful for your generosity and kindness. If they come in in the morning and feel hungry or if they just need a snack to help wake their critical thinking up, they know that they can ask for a snack. Also, the bulletin board background and border has really helped me to create an environment that is ready to display student work that they can be proud of. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1757558041847,"projectUrl":"project/help-math-special-education-students-fee/9670973/","projectTitle":"Help Math Special Education Students Feel Comfortable to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3508571_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636829002243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3508571"},{"teacherId":9568746,"projectId":9557191,"letterContent":"My students and I are overwhelmed with your generosity! The snacks you helped provide are giving my students the nourishment they need to succeed. It is remarkable what a pick me up during the day can do to help students. A simple snack changes an attitude and a mindset.\r\n\r\nStudents come to class hungry at times and it's not their fault. Knowing they can grab a quick snack can at time make a difference in whether they come to class or not and attendance is the first step to success! \r\n\r\nAgain, your generosity helped make a difference. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1755521970629,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-help-students-succeed/9557191/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Help Students Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Multer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9568746"},{"teacherId":9915469,"projectId":9096335,"letterContent":"When I told my students that our project had been fully funded within ten days, they were blown away! As each package of supplies arrived, they eagerly opened the boxes, marveling at the colors and the heavy weight of the metal hooks.\r\n\r\nTo date, we're using the supplies in a variety of ways. For our veterans, they're finding that one color they were missing to complete a project. For others, they see a different hook size or yarn weight and are inspired to try something new. For our beginners, they are exploring different types of yarns and styles, each one of them brave enough to pick out a skein and a hook and start their newest passion.\r\n\r\nAll of us are so comforted by your generosity! As I write this, two groups of veterans are chatting away as they craft, building new friendships and dragging more shy friends into the fold. Another group has welcomed beginners to the mix, patiently showing them how to hold the hook and yarn for the best results. Still others are running their hands down the skeins, still in awe of the beautiful selection before them. And every day, new members join, having heard about the club from another friend or trusted adult.\r\n\r\nNext, we're planning to share our newfound skills with our school! We'll crochet and knit hats and scarves to sell in our school store, in our school's colors of course! We're also hoping to dive into some amigurumi-making over the summer---I'm hoping our cheerleaders will launch them into the stands during our pep rallies!\r\n\r\nWe couldn't have done this without you! Here's to many more years of crafting and teaching, friendship-building and learning!","fullyFundedDate":1739292590205,"projectUrl":"project/crazy-crochet-critters-and-crafters/9096335/","projectTitle":"Crazy Crochet Critters and Crafters!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pollack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9915469_orig.jpg?crop=353,353,x155,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759951522024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9915469"},{"teacherId":9568746,"projectId":9162743,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to have manipulatives to use to learn money. They found it so cool to be able to count the money and see what different amounts look like \"for real\".\r\n\r\nThe snacks were another big hit. Students are often hungry during the day and were grateful to be able to have a snack. 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