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They love when learning feels interactive rather than \"read this, answer that,\" and these resources helped me build lessons that met them where they are. I've seen kids who normally hold back start participating more because they finally feel like they can understand the content. One student in particular, who often struggles with reading, lit up during our science stations and said, \"This actually makes sense.\" That moment didn't happen by accident. It happened because of your kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in classroom teachers and for helping us make learning better for our students. Your support truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1762265354482,"projectUrl":"project/help-every-child-feel-successful/9696009/","projectTitle":"Help Every Child Feel Successful","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Voce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9577602_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742951404254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9577602"},{"teacherId":9740882,"projectId":9246542,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for being so supportive of our class project! We've started using our new books this school year, and my students are already loving them. Your generosity has helped foster a stronger love of reading and provided more opportunities for joyful, independent reading in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe headphones and cleaning supplies have also been put to great use; every student has benefited from them. 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Your support has made a lasting difference in our educational journey, and we are incredibly grateful!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation.","fullyFundedDate":1737913656946,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-needed/8834764/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Voce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9577602_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742951404254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9577602"},{"teacherId":9577602,"projectId":8889692,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\nI hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of 25 copies of Hoot through Donors Choose. Your support has truly made a significant difference in our classroom. The excitement and joy on the students' faces when they received their books was truly heartwarming. Hoot not only captivates their imaginations but also sparks important discussions about environmental conservation and the power of standing up for what's right. Your kindness has not only provided my students with a wonderful literary journey but has also shown them the impact of generosity and community support. Thank you for believing in our students and for being such an integral part of their educational journey. Your contribution is appreciated more than words can express.\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\nMs. Voce's Class at Albany Elementary, Utica, NY","fullyFundedDate":1735595717470,"projectUrl":"project/hoot-a-story-of-kinship-and-endangered/8889692/","projectTitle":"Hoot - a Story of Kinship and Endangered creatures.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Voce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9577602_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742951404254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9577602"},{"teacherId":9122046,"projectId":8812548,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our reading initiative, Dino-vember. The students have thoroughly enjoyed reading and discussing the dinosaur books in class. They are asking questions about how to become paleontologists and are eagerly checking out more books to continue exploring the world of dinosaurs. 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Your support is helping shape young minds and fueling dreams of discovery.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a vital part of their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1727989198523,"projectUrl":"project/its-dino-vember/8812548/","projectTitle":"It's Dino-vember!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lucero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9122046_orig.jpg?crop=1270,1270,x0,y203&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690555882614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-klucero"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_22163","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":473,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":43,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"13.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":83.6,"schoolId":22163,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Albany Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Albany Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/utica-city-school-district/albany-elementary-school/22163"}