{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"North Attleboro Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":20.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. Your support is truly helping our students succeed and shine!","fullyFundedDate":1748751911621,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-basics/9388405/","projectTitle":"Classroom Basics","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":9789080,"projectId":9494656,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our fundraiser!\r\n\r\nThanks to your contributions through DonorsChoose, we were able to purchase several essential items for our music program—including a crash cymbal cradle, ligatures, auxiliary percussion instruments, and more.\r\n\r\nWhile some of these items may not be household names, they play a vital role in our day-to-day music-making. For instance, bass drum rubber bands help stabilize the instrument, and ligatures are small but crucial components that secure reeds to clarinet and saxophone mouthpieces—without them, these instruments simply wouldn't function properly.\r\n\r\nOur students were thrilled to see these much-needed updates replace the outdated and worn-out equipment they had been using. Your support has made a real and immediate impact, and we truly can't thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1754047606908,"projectUrl":"project/nams-band-fall-2025/9494656/","projectTitle":"NAMS Band Fall 2025","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":2678898,"projectId":9202956,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank you all for your kindness and generosity. Getting the Turing Tumbles has been an amazing addition to my STEM class. \r\n\r\nThe Turing Tumble sets allowed me to completely revolutionize how I approach differentiation. To ensure every student could move at their ideal speed, I created video lessons that guided them through the initial challenges, freeing up my time to assist individuals. This structure empowered students to progress as far as their curiosity would take them. The enthusiasm was incredible: students continually asked about using the sets, and many even chose to come in during study periods to go further and design their own complex programs. This hands-on, authentic engagement, where they are solving real-world logic challenges through trial and error and genuine engineering, has exponentially boosted their confidence and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nI could not have done this without your donations. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1746461639311,"projectUrl":"project/turing-tumble-for-hands-on-learning/9202956/","projectTitle":"Turing Tumble for Hands-On Learning","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":10104655,"projectId":9522468,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere gratitude for funding our project, \"Enhancing Communication and Efficiency in the Boys' Locker Room\", at North Attleboro Middle School. Thanks to your generous support, our Physical Education program now has a large digital clock and digital message board that have made an immediate and meaningful impact on both students and staff.\r\n\r\nBefore this project, communication in the locker room was limited. Students often relied on verbal reminders or last-minute announcements to know whether class would be held inside or outdoors, when assessments were scheduled, or when they needed specific gear. The new digital message board has solved that problem. It now displays daily updates, schedule changes, and important reminders as students enter and exit the locker room. This has helped create a smoother, more organized transition from the locker room to class. Students arrive prepared and informed, and I spend less instructional time repeating announcements.\r\n\r\nThe digital clock has also improved our efficiency. Students are now more aware of time expectations during class transitions and warm-ups. It reinforces accountability, time management, and responsibility—skills that carry well beyond the gym.\r\n\r\nThis project has made our environment more professional, structured, and student-centered. It has also increased student engagement and reduced confusion during busy periods. What seems like a small addition has had a large, daily impact on how smoothly our classes operate.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a more effective and organized learning space for my students. Your generosity has made a real difference in our program and our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1755135095533,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-with-a-digital-locke/9522468/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students With a Digital Locker Room Message Board","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Feid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10104655"},{"teacherId":9789080,"projectId":9205670,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our music department! Your generosity made an immediate impact across all of our programs.\r\n\r\nThe new shelving has completely transformed how we organize our choir materials—it's made everything more accessible and efficient for both students and teachers. One student commented, \"It's so much easier to find what we need now—it feels like a real music library!\"\r\n\r\nThe Wind-Instrument Try-Out Kits were a highlight during our elementary school recruitment. Instead of just hearing about instruments, students actually got to hold them and try making their first sounds. That hands-on experience sparked real excitement—several students told us it was the moment they decided they wanted to join band!\r\n\r\nWe've also been using the new games for our band bonding nights, which have become a favorite tradition. These events help build community and friendship within the program, and your support made that possible.\r\n\r\nWith your help, our students are more engaged, better prepared, and excited for what's ahead. Thank you for being part of our musical journey!","fullyFundedDate":1742930397338,"projectUrl":"project/nams-music-department-donorschoose/9205670/","projectTitle":"NAMS Music Department DonorsChoose","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":9789080,"projectId":9186755,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support through DonorsChoose, our music students now have the essential tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed each day. The reeds, instrument swabs, method books, and pencils you helped provide are used heavily—and appreciated—every single day.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were genuinely excited. For many of our beginners, having their own method book and a fresh reed made it feel like they were truly part of the band. One student said, \"It finally feels real!\" With the new reeds and swabs, students are learning not just how to play, but also how to take care of their instruments—building good habits from the start. The pencils may seem small, but they're always in hand for marking music, tracking progress, and taking notes during lessons.\r\n\r\nRight now, our students are preparing for their first performance of the year, and these materials have played a huge role in helping them get there. From learning their first five notes to practicing rhythms together, the confidence and focus they're showing wouldn't be possible without your support. Thank you for giving them the tools—and motivation—they needed to begin their musical journey!","fullyFundedDate":1742752447269,"projectUrl":"project/nams-band-spring-donorschoose/9186755/","projectTitle":"Nams Band Spring DonorsChoose","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":6291581,"projectId":9184398,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations to our classroom. The flexible seating has been amazing. My students are loving being able to move around the room and sit on the floor but having a hard surface to write on. The wipes have been essential in keeping the germs at bay. Having the package of highlighters and pencils has relieved the students that were not able to bring in supplies. We are using them to help learn study strategies and note taking. \r\n We really appreciate that you went out of your way to support our class. 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