{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"North Attleboro Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":20.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9796381,"projectId":9018127,"letterContent":"I wanted to reach out because for some reason my thank you letters created by students didn't seem to make it. I apologize if you haven't received the cards, maybe lost in the mail perhaps. In their absence I would like to explain the impacts they've had on my class and LGBTQ+ Club!\r\n The rug has been one of my favorite things in my classroom I have ever received. It makes the room feel brighter, safer and provides a place to sit and meet. Even the custodians have complimented it and told me it makes them happy when they see it. \r\nMy club and classes use it to sit on when we watch videos on screen. It also had made myself safer covering up some wires kids could trip over.\r\n The snacks have also made the club meetings better! After a long school day, the kids could use a little snack. I feel it has also increased the membership of kids coming to our club meetings! We are so grateful. I wish the cards had made their way to you as our club members did a great job on them. \r\nAgain, thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1735517982567,"projectUrl":"project/acceptance-of-all-students/9018127/","projectTitle":"Acceptance of All Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tarpey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9796381_orig.jpg?crop=737,737,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728572039786","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9796381"},{"teacherId":9796381,"projectId":8863515,"letterContent":"I am sorry for the delay in thank yous. I had students create cards but I guess they didn't make it as it still says they haven't arrived. So I want to extend my thank you and appreciation for the donations we've received. From this project we received items like bean bag chairs, an electric sharpener, tissues, snacks, and markers! All very generous items we are STILL appreciating now.\r\n My students were and still love to use the bean bag chairs in class for flexible seating. They were a big hit and still are. The electric sharpener has been really helpful as well, I still get compliments from kids on how well it works. The markers also help students to create projects like Anti-Bullying posters. In school where most things are done online, bringing the creativity back into the classroom with paper and drawing is very helpful. Snacks and tissues have also been things we are super grateful to have received. Especially in the cold, flu, and allergy seasons tissues are awesome to not have to worry about. The snacks have been great to help my kiddos stay focused as well as to support my after school club needs. \r\n Again, sorry my letters didn't seem to make it to you. But I hope you know how thankful we are.","fullyFundedDate":1729955288757,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-flexible-and-proud-learning-en/8863515/","projectTitle":"Healthy, Flexible, and Proud Learning Environment!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tarpey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9796381_orig.jpg?crop=737,737,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728572039786","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9796381"},{"teacherId":9796021,"projectId":9953822,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students use these resources every single day! The dry erase markers, wipes, and boards have become a core part of our math lessons. Students solve problems, test out strategies, and confidently explain their thinking without fear of making mistakes because they can easily erase and try again. The pencils and erasers ensure every student is prepared and able to participate, even when supplies run out during a busy school day. Tissues and hand sanitizer help keep our classroom clean and comfortable, which is especially important during the winter months.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the supplies, they were genuinely excited, especially the colorful markers and snacks! They immediately noticed that we had everything we needed and commented on how \"official\" and welcoming the classroom felt. Having snacks available has also made a huge difference for students who come to class hungry or need a quick boost to stay focused and engaged.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students can now focus fully on learning. Our next steps include continuing to use dry erase boards during problem-solving rotations and review games as we work through more complex math concepts. These materials help create a supportive, low-stress environment where students feel comfortable taking risks, asking questions, and growing as learners. Thank you for giving us the tools that make our classroom a place where students feel cared for and ready to learn every day!","fullyFundedDate":1767037875142,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-our-classroom-for-student-succe/9953822/","projectTitle":"Stocking Our Classroom for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Troiano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9796021_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728346251647","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9796021"},{"teacherId":2678898,"projectId":9890503,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing \"Innovate, Invent: Sparking 6th Grade STEM\" to life! By providing my classroom with SuperSTEM magazines and Makedo cardboard construction kits, you have given my 6th graders the tools to bridge the gap between reading about science and actually doing it. I've been able to show my students that STEM is a doorway to incredible careers they never knew existed. We've used the \"Cool STEM Jobs\" section to talk about everything from Space Architects to Bio-engineers. It has shifted the conversation in our room from \"Why are we learning this?\" to \"I could actually do this for a living!\"\r\nWe have been using the Makedo Cardboard construction tools to help in creating our earthquake proof houses. The students were absolutely thrilled to handle tools that look and feel professional. When they first saw the saws and screwdrivers, one student exclaimed, \"We actually get to use saws?! This is real engineering!\" It immediately raised the stakes for them. They became more focused, more careful with their measurements, and more proud of their work because they felt trusted with high-quality equipment.\r\nThank you again for all of your support. I couldn't do what I do without you.","fullyFundedDate":1763556572529,"projectUrl":"project/innovate-invent-sparking-6th-grade-st/9890503/","projectTitle":"Innovate & Invent: Sparking 6th Grade STEM Superpowers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2678898_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463506787491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mott4"},{"teacherId":2678898,"projectId":9884831,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting my \"STEM Supply Stash\" project! Your contributions have brought a new level of excitement and hands-on learning to my classroom that simply wouldn't have been possible without you.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these materials was immediate. We recently used all of our new supplies for a major 7th Grade Engineering Challenge: building earthquake-proof houses! Students were tasked with designing structures that could withstand a 10-second \"quake\" on our shake table. It was amazing to watch them transition from theoretical sketches to physical models, using the supplies to create cross-bracing and reinforced foundations.\r\n\r\nWe are so lucky to have so many different supplies I have found that having a \"stash\" of supplies removed the fear of making mistakes; my students knew if a design failed, they had the resources to iterate, improve, and try again.\r\n\r\nNow that the students have tested their earthquake-proof houses, our next step is to analyze why certain designs succeeded while others collapsed. Using the same structural principals, I have my 8th graders starting a bridge-building unit to see how they apply to transportation. We will also be utilizing the STEM stash of supplies. \r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the tools to think like real engineers. Your support has allowed all of my classes to get hands on building experience.","fullyFundedDate":1763556572265,"projectUrl":"project/stem-supply-stash/9884831/","projectTitle":"STEM Supply Stash","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2678898_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463506787491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mott4"},{"teacherId":8730953,"projectId":9937693,"letterContent":"When the packages began to arrive with your donations, curiosity and excitement sparked in my students' eyes.\r\n\r\nMany students expressed gratitude towards the tissues and Clorox wipes. Working with over 100 students means this time of year we go through a lot of tissues and cleaning products. It is such a relief to have tissues readily available for students to have, and wipes to clean the desks to help keep my students safe and healthy.\r\n\r\nMy students were also very excited about the pencils, erasers and whiteboard markers. We will be using them throughout our lessons and for interactive activities to help keep the classroom engaging! The erasers and sticky notes especially have been a big help while we our editing and revising essays.\r\n\r\nAll of the materials you were so generous to donate are already being utilized and so appreciated by me and my students. I am grateful that we will have tissues and wipes to help keep my students safe, sanitizer to keep students germ-free, and of course sharpened pencils and erasers to use during class time. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1764680852148,"projectUrl":"project/successful-final-year-of-middle-school/9937693/","projectTitle":"Successful Final Year of Middle School!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lanzillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8730953_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664488732410","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misslanzillo"},{"teacherId":2678898,"projectId":9687799,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your donations towards this project. When the Chompsaws first arrived, my students were so excited to dive in and use them! We first went over safety and then they were ready to explore. It did not take them long to become pros at using all of the features the Chompsaw has to offer, like cutting perfect circles or precisely measured angles. My students feel like they are using power tools, giving them a sense of responsibility and maturity. \r\n\r\nA truly memorable project was our 6th Grade Assistive Device Challenge. Students used the Chompsaws to precisely cut the components for devices designed to help people with mobility limitations—things like custom grabbers, elevated reading stands, and adapted game controllers. Before your donation, cutting materials was slow and imprecise, limiting their designs. With the Chompsaws, the students could quickly and safely execute complex angles and shapes.\r\n\r\nOur second major success story came from the 7th Grade Egg Car Project, which focuses on engineering crash protection and energy absorption. Students were challenged to build a car designed to withstand a collision after traveling down a ramp, protecting the raw egg inside. The Chompsaws were such a great addition to this project as well. They allowed my students to cut precise measurements and angles to create the perfect frames for their cars. Previously, manually cut frames often resulted in wobbly structures and uneven weight distribution, leading to unreliable testing data. The Chompsaws allowed my students to focus more on the build instead of getting frustrated with tools that didn't work. \r\n\r\nI know that I will be using these Chompsaw for years to come during many different projects in my STEM class. Thank you again for your commitment to education.","fullyFundedDate":1758112211349,"projectUrl":"project/next-level-stem-lab/9687799/","projectTitle":"Next-Level STEM Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2678898_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463506787491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mott4"},{"teacherId":9789080,"projectId":9582688,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our NAMS Bands project. Because of your kindness, our students now have essential mouthpieces, reeds, neck straps, whiteboards, and drum heads—items that directly elevate the quality of their daily music experience. These materials ensure that every student, regardless of background or resources, can participate fully and confidently in band.\r\n\r\nYour support has already made a visible difference in our rehearsals. Students are playing with better equipment, maintaining their instruments more effectively, and engaging more actively in learning through the new whiteboards and improved percussion resources. You have strengthened not only their musicianship, but also their sense of pride, belonging, and motivation.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your belief in our program and in the young musicians of North Attleboro. Your generosity will echo through every rehearsal and performance this year. Thank you for empowering our students to grow, create, and shine.","fullyFundedDate":1759416026006,"projectUrl":"project/nams-music-department-fall-fundraiser/9582688/","projectTitle":"NAMS Music Department Fall Fundraiser","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pless","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9789080_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742480715010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9789080"},{"teacherId":9874714,"projectId":9403095,"letterContent":"The impact of making math concrete and visual is immediate in our classroom. Instead of relying on memorized steps with little meaning, students are truly building understanding. They can see magnitudes when multiplying whole numbers, visualize what happens when we divide fractions, and make sense of simplifying expressions and solving equations. Your support helps turn abstract ideas into something students can touch, explore, and understand.\r\n\r\nThe materials you helped provide are essential for offering targeted intervention to students who struggle with foundational concepts. We've used manipulatives to strengthen skills in adding and multiplying whole numbers, adding decimals with base-ten blocks, dividing fractions with fraction bars, estimating square roots with centimeter cubes, and simplifying expressions using algebra tiles. These tools give students access points that meet them right where they are.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we've seen countless \"aha!\" moments—students proudly sharing, \"Oh! This makes sense now.\" Thank you for making that possible. Your generosity is directly shaping students' confidence and understanding every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758986965177,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-math-to-life-with-hands-on-lear/9403095/","projectTitle":"Bringing Math to Life with Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Roche","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9874714_orig.jpg?crop=1900,1900,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757019752036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9874714"},{"teacherId":9796021,"projectId":9731911,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity made an immediate and meaningful impact on my students.\r\n\r\nThe new stools have quickly become a favorite addition! Students use them during small-group math stations, and they've helped create a more collaborative and comfortable learning environment. One of my favorite moments was watching a group of students eagerly pull the stools together to work through a challenging problem as a team. They were so excited to have flexible seating that made learning feel more fun.\r\n\r\nThe classroom supplies you provided such as pencils, paper, Expo markers, tissues, disinfecting wipes and spray, air freshener, and ice packs, have truly helped our room run smoothly each day. When my students first saw the stocked supply shelf, they were shocked and grateful. Several even commented that it felt like \"a real math workshop\" with everything they needed right at their fingertips.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have also made a huge difference. Many of my students have long school days and appreciate having something to keep them focused and energized, especially during afternoon lessons.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we're diving into our current unit with confidence. Students are using the materials daily during problem-solving stations and collaborative activities. Our next steps include tackling a multi-day project where students will apply the Pythagorean Theorem in real-world scenarios, and the flexible seating and fresh supplies will make these activities smoother and more engaging.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created a positive, organized, and welcoming learning environment. My students and I are so grateful for your generosity! Thank you for helping our classroom shine!","fullyFundedDate":1759493972710,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning-with-supplies-and-snack/9731911/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning with Supplies and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Troiano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9796021_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728346251647","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9796021"},{"teacherId":2896774,"projectId":9506697,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has helped the North Attleboro Middle School Library continue to be a hub of discovery and sustainability. We are thrilled to share the dual impact your support is having every day.\r\n\r\nImpact 1: New Worlds and High-Interest Reading\r\n\r\nYour gift provided new, high-interest titles, including popular graphic novels to our collection. This injection of fresh material has been amazing. We have seen reluctant readers finding new books every week. You've unlocked new worlds for our students.\r\n\r\nImpact 2: Preservation\r\n\r\nThe other critical component of your gift—a bookbinding and repair machine—ensures our favorite books are preserved instead of discarded. \r\n\r\nThank you for being a vital partner in this transformation. Your generosity provided both new reading material and a tool to help preserve our 'well-loved' favorites!","fullyFundedDate":1759837248391,"projectUrl":"project/the-books-need-your-help/9506697/","projectTitle":"The Books Need Your Help!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hastings","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2896774_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1462296549983","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hastingslibrary"},{"teacherId":9789080,"projectId":9388405,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our music program is running more smoothly and creatively than ever. The office supplies we received—though simple on the surface—are essential tools that support both the day-to-day operations and the creative growth of our students.\r\n\r\nThe new scanner has already made a big difference in how we distribute materials. We use it to scan sheet music and share it digitally with students, making it easier for them to access, practice, and stay organized. This is especially helpful for students who need extra time outside of class or who learn better with digital resources. Many donors may not realize how much technology like a scanner can streamline instruction and improve accessibility—but in a music classroom, it's a game changer.\r\n\r\nThe colored pencils, scissors, and glue are being used in our interdisciplinary projects where music and art intersect. Whether students are designing musical timelines, creating visual representations of sound, or making music-themed art pieces, these supplies allow them to explore their creativity while deepening their understanding of musical concepts. It's amazing to see how excited they get when hands-on learning is part of the experience.\r\n\r\nEven the most basic items—like pens and staple removers—are in constant use. They may seem minor, but they help keep everything organized, efficient, and functioning well behind the scenes.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have already commented on how much more \"professional\" and efficient our classroom feels now. One student in particular, who struggles with organization, has been thriving now that materials are easier to access and class time is better structured.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. 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