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We have lots of projects, and having different seating options gets the creative juices flowing! \r\n\r\nThank you again for your support! The Charles Schwab Foundation will always be a favorite of mine!","fullyFundedDate":1755521963056,"projectUrl":"project/alternate-seating-for-different-learners/9428448/","projectTitle":"Alternate Seating for Different Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flaspohler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9544420_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y113&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750980359850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9544420"},{"teacherId":9923882,"projectId":9147414,"letterContent":"My class has loved your donations! We use letter magnets and decodable texts daily during our reading instruction. My students enjoy the simple addition, subtraction, or counting games during math! \r\n\r\nWhen the packages arrived, my students were very excited. They enjoyed unpacking the new supplies and were eager to begin learning with them. \r\n\r\nYour donations have made learning more fun! With your support, I have been able to target the needs of my various students. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1746786176063,"projectUrl":"project/small-groups-big-results/9147414/","projectTitle":"Small Groups, Big Results","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trulock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9923882_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740225779286","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9923882"},{"teacherId":9588412,"projectId":8491001,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. In 6th grade social studies we study eastern hemisphere geography. During this unit I tend to review western hemisphere geography as well. This is because students come into 6th grade with a wide range of geography knowledge. I believe that students should have at least a basic understanding of world geography so they know whereabouts current events are taking place.\r\n\r\nAnother unit of study is ancient civilizations, which we will be doing later this year. Students will be locating the civilizations on maps and drawing the rivers the civilizations were started around. This helps students understand where these civilizations were located and what present countries those civilizations were in.\r\n\r\nStudents were very excited to have the map and colored pencils to complete their work. Many students are also into drawing, which is an added bonus from your generous donations. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1730834909028,"projectUrl":"project/project-lets-learn-geography/8491001/","projectTitle":"Project Let’s Learn Geography!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sainato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9588412"},{"teacherId":9936834,"projectId":9145819,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of our \"Little Lives, Big Learning\" project, our Introduction to Agriculture class now has the essential animal food and supplies to care for our small pet animals in the classroom. These resources have allowed students to engage directly with animal care practices, making their learning both practical and meaningful.\r\n\r\nA recent highlight was when students created care plans for each pet, applying lessons on nutrition, habitat, and health management. Watching them interact with the animals, ask thoughtful questions, and take responsibility for their wellbeing was a powerful moment that brought the curriculum to life.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies first arrived, the students were excited and eager to start caring for the animals properly. Their enthusiasm grew as they realized how their daily care impacts the animals' health and comfort, giving them a real sense of connection and accountability.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will be expanding these lessons to include topics like animal behavior, breeding basics, and sustainable agriculture practices. The small pet animals will continue to be a living laboratory where students apply what they learn, preparing them for future studies and careers in agriculture.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' education and helping make this hands-on agricultural experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746621702492,"projectUrl":"project/little-lives-big-learning-support-our/9145819/","projectTitle":"Little Lives, Big Learning: Support Our Classroom's Small Animal Lab!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Statham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9936834_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y380&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741275169048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9936834"},{"teacherId":10007517,"projectId":9290240,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to the success of the students receiving speech and language services at North Albany Middle School. My students were very excited to have games and toys that they could manipulate to fully experience the skills being taught. Previously, teaching was dependent on worksheets and flashcards that lack the dynamic hands-on property that these materials provided and the students were so glad to have a break from the traditional teaching materials. \r\n\r\nMy students with special needs benefit from alternative tools to learn grade level skills and these materials were used to break down difficult concepts into play based activities which motivated the students to engage and learn. Students are using these materials in dynamic play groups of 2-3 students as well as in 1:1 teaching dynamics. Students are using vocal speech as well as picture communication methods to engage their peers in communication while using our new materials.\r\n\r\nMy next step in building a dynamic and engaging speech room will be to add more materials that promote life skills for students with disabilities to practice skills such as shopping, cleaning and taking care of themselves using supportive materials.","fullyFundedDate":1755738454082,"projectUrl":"project/play-it-learn-it-live-it/9290240/","projectTitle":"Play It, Learn It, Live It","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10007517_orig.jpg?crop=937,937,x1128,y1622&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747074923066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10007517"},{"teacherId":2586173,"projectId":9320276,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project! This project gives students the opportunity to practice so life skills needed now and throughout their lives! \r\n\r\nMaterials in this project will allow students to practice skills that will help them become more independent teenagers and adults. Daily life skills such as dressing yourself, tying shoes, opening various types of packages, are all skills that will be worked on with these materials. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate your generosity and can't wait to use these materials this coming school year!","fullyFundedDate":1747937828204,"projectUrl":"project/life-skill-learning-tools/9320276/","projectTitle":"Life Skill Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2586173_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745850594024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2586173"},{"teacherId":2673106,"projectId":9418923,"letterContent":"It is the LAST day of the school year for our students!!! Being able to share these sensory strips and key chains has once again, brought smiles to my kiddos faces as they face their summers!\r\n\r\nSo many of our kids won't have a clear direction this summer, so maybe if they look at their keychains, and touch those sensory strips on their phone cases they will be able to focus and remember - a new year at school will begin before they know it!\r\n\r\nDonors Choose has been life saving this year for me, my department and students.\r\nThank you SO MUCH for your kind words, and donations for supplies for these kiddos!!\r\n\r\nSending love and gratitude -","fullyFundedDate":1750773727465,"projectUrl":"project/you-can-take-it-with-you/9418923/","projectTitle":"You Can Take It With You!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manuel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2673106_orig.jpg?crop=1783,1783,x0,y421&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695769832014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/s-manuel"},{"teacherId":2673106,"projectId":9365235,"letterContent":"You will clearly see from the photos that these kids LOOOOOOOVE their snacks! Testing any time of the year is tedious, but testing the last month of June seems to be a whole new story! Some snacks along the way can help make their last days so much better!\r\n\r\nThese sweet and salty treats clearly brightened up their days - and helped give these students a little extra push - and showed them all a little extra love.\r\n\r\nOur entire school is on a free lunch program - so these treats helped me to be able to go above and beyond, thank you so much! This last project of the school year will become a tradition - just to help these kiddos feel love from me! Without friends here to donate I would not be able to provide these snacks - so thank you once again!!!","fullyFundedDate":1748553851057,"projectUrl":"project/treats-for-tests/9365235/","projectTitle":"Treats for Tests!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manuel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2673106_orig.jpg?crop=1783,1783,x0,y421&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695769832014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/s-manuel"},{"teacherId":9923882,"projectId":9114267,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! This project has had an immense impact on my classroom community. \r\n\r\nMany of my students are without basic hygiene supplies and lack the knowledge to use them correctly. This leads to unhygienic practices and bullying. With the use of these products, my students are beginning to learn how to properly take care of their bodies and look their best. \r\n\r\nMy students now come to school and do each other's hair during choice time. They have hairbrushes to take home and durags to protect their hair when they sleep. I am even learning to style curly hair myself- a first for me! It has brought our class closer together and has made a lasting impact on my students. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1740148138120,"projectUrl":"project/look-our-best-to-learn-our-best/9114267/","projectTitle":"Look Our Best to Learn our Best!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trulock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9923882_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740225779286","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9923882"},{"teacherId":9932113,"projectId":9133025,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your support for my students! The headphones have been so helpful when requiring them to speak. The microphones on the headphones have cut back the background noise, so even when they speak quietly, they are easier to hear. It has also helped their confidence with speaking because they aren't concerned with other students hearing them. They have also helped with the noise level of the space. Before, students would struggle to hear over other students' computers. Now they are able to hear clearly and understand more of the material.\r\n\r\nThe mice have also made a huge difference. They were so excited when I pulled them out. They keep telling me how much easier it is to use the Chromebook with the mice. They have been so careful to make sure they put them back correctly and are so thankful to have them.\r\nAgain! Thank you so much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1741274004436,"projectUrl":"project/ms-ps-class-needs-headphones/9133025/","projectTitle":"Ms. P's Class Needs Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9932113_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741009035713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9932113"},{"teacherId":2673106,"projectId":9114521,"letterContent":"When Springtime FINALLY hits upstate New York - it is amazing to see all the beauty the area has to offer! We encourage our students to get their bodies moving and exercise whenever they can!\r\n\r\nAs Middle Schoolers, bodies are changing like the seasons, and these supplies will help keep the room smelling fresh, AND our students. Being mindful of hygiene is good for socialization, which we also encourage for our scholars here.\r\n\r\nWhen the room smells good, the kids smell good, all is well with the world. Your generous donations bring life back to my teaching space and make it welcoming for all! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1745258812052,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-as-a-daisy/9114521/","projectTitle":"Fresh as a Daisy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manuel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2673106_orig.jpg?crop=1783,1783,x0,y421&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695769832014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/s-manuel"},{"teacherId":2673106,"projectId":9090854,"letterContent":"Having students independently work on classwork at their own pace is amazing!\r\nUsing these newly gifted headphones on projects during class is so helpful. Students are able to have text read to them, translate text...... the possibilities are endless!\r\n\r\nThere are so many new programs available to help our students - and we are lucky to align our curriculum to be able to use these headphones for so many units of study.\r\n\r\nWith your donations, we can help make learning easier for all our students. Your generosity is amazing, and helps US to help THEM! A million thanks!","fullyFundedDate":1738763416748,"projectUrl":"project/listen-to-the-sounds/9090854/","projectTitle":"Listen to the Sounds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manuel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2673106_orig.jpg?crop=1783,1783,x0,y421&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695769832014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/s-manuel"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_21003","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":545,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":46,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":69.0,"schoolId":21003,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about North Albany Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"North Albany Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/albany-city-school-district/north-albany-academy/21003"}