{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Albany School of Humanities","outOfStateSupporters":25.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4195893,"projectId":9979884,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our kindergarten classroom! Your support helps provide the materials our students need to learn, create, and grow every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom now has oversized dry erase pockets and a wonderful variety of construction paper in many colors. These supplies will allow our students to practice important skills such as writing, tracing, and problem solving using the reusable dry erase pockets. The colorful construction paper will also help bring creativity to life during art projects, crafts, and classroom activities.\r\n\r\nHands-on materials like these make learning more engaging and fun for our young learners. Your generosity helps us create meaningful learning experiences where students can explore, create, and build confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and supporting our kindergarten students. Your kindness truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1771007011330,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-doing/9979884/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Doing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Viveiros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4195893_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689020979578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4195893"},{"teacherId":4195893,"projectId":9977372,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to help make our kindergarten graduation celebration extra special! Your kindness and support mean so much to our students and our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your thoughtful gifts, our students will be able to celebrate this important milestone with special keepsakes and fun surprises. The stuffed bears, graduation medals, gift bags, bubbles, and copies of The Night Before Kindergarten Graduation will help us create a joyful and memorable celebration for our young learners as they complete their kindergarten year.\r\n\r\nGraduation is a big moment for our students, and these items will help them feel proud of their accomplishments and excited for the next step in their learning journey. Your generosity helps us celebrate their hard work and growth in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and helping us create such a memorable experience for our students. We truly appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1772051957733,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-graduation-goodies/9977372/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Graduation Goodies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Viveiros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4195893_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689020979578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4195893"},{"teacherId":4195893,"projectId":9773476,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom! Your kindness and willingness to provide learning materials truly makes a difference for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, our class will be able to explore exciting new learning games such as the Cookie Jar Number Identification and Subitizing Math Game, Touch & Read CVC Words Sentence Match, Pop & Learn! Letters & Numbers, Nuts About Counting!, and Alphabet Island. These hands-on activities will help our students strengthen their early math, reading, phonics, and letter recognition skills in fun and engaging ways.\r\n\r\nKindergarten students learn best through play and interactive experiences, and the materials you provided will give them opportunities to practice counting, build early reading skills, and grow their confidence as learners. Your generosity helps create a classroom where students are excited to learn every day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping us build a strong foundation for their future learning. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768683414712,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/9773476/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Viveiros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4195893_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689020979578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4195893"},{"teacherId":638326,"projectId":9678003,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation of our classroom rug. It has already made such a positive impact on our classroom community. My students absolutely love having a comfortable space where we can come together for lessons, discussions, and read-alouds. The rug has quickly become a favorite spot in our room.\r\n\r\nIt has also created a cozy place where students can stretch out and read independently. Many of them choose to lay on the rug with a book, which has made reading time feel even more special and inviting. Having a designated meeting and reading space has helped bring our class together and makes learning feel warm and welcoming.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and kindness. Thank you for helping create a space where my students feel comfortable, engaged, and excited to learn every day. Your generosity truly makes a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767334904994,"projectUrl":"project/a-rug-to-bring-our-classroom-together/9678003/","projectTitle":"A Rug to Bring Our Classroom Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp638326_orig.png?crop=320,320,x0,y158&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756922398030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/638326"},{"teacherId":9075363,"projectId":9894383,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support for our project, \"Phonics + File Bins = Organized Students.\" Because of you, our classroom now has the file bins we needed to keep our phonics and center materials organized and accessible.\r\n\r\nThese bins have already made a tremendous difference during both math and ELA centers. Students are able to quickly find their materials, stay focused on their tasks, and manage their time more effectively. The improved organization has helped our classroom run more smoothly and has encouraged students to take responsibility for their learning spaces.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity directly impact our students every day. Thank you!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1764635715679,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-file-bins-organized-students/9894383/","projectTitle":"Phonics + File Bins = Organized Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Devery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9075363_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713447683214","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9075363"},{"teacherId":4195893,"projectId":9795712,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the classroom chairs to our kindergarten classroom — your thoughtful gift provides comfortable, reliable seating that helps our students focus during lessons, gather for read-alouds, and work together at centers. The new chairs have already made our learning environment more welcoming and functional, giving every child a safe, stable place to learn and play. Your generosity improves daily routines and shows our students that their comfort and success matter to our community; we are truly grateful for your support and the positive difference you've made for our little learners.","fullyFundedDate":1761948161919,"projectUrl":"project/just-right-learning/9795712/","projectTitle":"Just Right Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Viveiros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4195893_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689020979578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4195893"},{"teacherId":4195893,"projectId":9906228,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the connecting cubes to our kindergarten classroom — your generous gift gives our students hands-on tools for exploring math, patterns, and fine motor skills during centers and small-group work. The cubes make counting, comparing lengths, building shapes, and early measurement activities engaging and concrete, and they encourage collaboration as children work together to solve problems and test ideas. Your support expands our learning options and helps spark curiosity and confidence in every child; we are deeply grateful for your kindness and commitment to our students' growth.","fullyFundedDate":1764705045639,"projectUrl":"project/math-tools-for-the-win/9906228/","projectTitle":"Math Tools for the Win","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Viveiros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4195893_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689020979578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4195893"},{"teacherId":4195893,"projectId":9795729,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the letter recognition games to our kindergarten classroom — your generous gift makes learning playful and gives our little readers hands-on practice with the alphabet during centers and small-group time. These materials build confidence, encourage cooperation as students take turns and help one another, and make early literacy feel fun instead of work. With more game sets we can offer frequent, focused practice and I can spend more time with small groups. Your thoughtfulness supports both academic growth and a joyful classroom community — we are truly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1760627544079,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/9795729/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Viveiros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4195893_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689020979578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4195893"},{"teacherId":4195893,"projectId":9419607,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the indoor play rug and coloring books to our kindergarten classroom — your thoughtful gifts will make indoor recess during inclement weather cozy, cheerful, and full of creative play. The rug gives children a comfortable space to gather and move, and the coloring books provide calming, imaginative activities that support fine motor skills and self-expression. Your generosity helps our students feel safe and happy on rainy days and brings joy to their daily school experience.","fullyFundedDate":1763497422697,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-playtime-fun/9419607/","projectTitle":"Indoor Playtime Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Viveiros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4195893_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689020979578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4195893"},{"teacherId":4195893,"projectId":9675992,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating flower pots, velcro dots, and clipboards to our kindergarten classroom — your generous gifts will make our science explorations more hands-on and exciting for every child. The flower pots will help students observe plant growth and care for living things, the velcro dots will make our discovery stations easier to use, and the clipboards will encourage careful observation and recording during experiments. Your support means the world to our little scientists and helps spark curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759983049337,"projectUrl":"project/science-in-kindergarten/9675992/","projectTitle":"Science in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Viveiros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4195893_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689020979578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4195893"},{"teacherId":638326,"projectId":9677991,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks for our classroom. Your support is making a real difference for our students. Many of them come to school without enough to eat, and having snacks available ensures that hunger never gets in the way of their learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, students are able to stay focused, feel cared for, and participate more fully in their lessons. Your generosity helps create a classroom environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed. We are truly grateful for your thoughtful contribution and the positive impact it has on our school community.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1761053881966,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-power-growing-minds/9677991/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Power Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp638326_orig.png?crop=320,320,x0,y158&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756922398030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/638326"},{"teacherId":9075363,"projectId":9428572,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous and kind donations to our classroom. It's such an amazing project and we are so thrilled it was funded! Our centers for both ELA and math are all organized and students can get to everything they need with ease. \r\nPeople like you mean a lot to teachers and students. You were able to put a smile on all of our faces. And we're able to give us a classroom that is organized where the kids can succeed. 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