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Mrs. Micali's Classroom

  • Padilla High School
  • Rochester, NY
  • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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  • Cooperative Laptop Second Screens for Cooperative Math Lessons

    Funded Apr 27, 2025

    I want to personally thank you all for your donations and support that you have given my classroom this year. It warms my heart to know that there are so many selfless people in this world when it comes to educating the youth in America. Your generosity has made our classroom a place of extended learning! The extra computer screens will allow students to use them and stay on track with their learning cooperatively in teams. Everyday my students are able to learn and work together! Thanks again for your continued support of teachers and the young learners in the world!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Micali

  • Mindful Munchies

    Funded Apr 25, 2025

    I want to express my gratitude to you all for your donations and support that you have given my classroom this school year. It warms my soul to know that there are so many generous folks in the world. To know that education has remained to have value is a wonderful reminder as we navigate today's education.

    Thank you so much for helping fund the classroom snacks and munchies. My students are great kids, maybe at times misunderstood but they are great kids.

    Your generous support has allowed me to provide the necessary tools to fill their stomachs as we prepare for our regents testing coming up soon in early June. It is my since wish that since we now have the supplies, we can achieve academic success.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Micali

  • Snacks to Build the Mind as We Are Learning!

    Funded Jan 15, 2025

    I want to express my gratitude to you all for your donations and support that you have given my classroom this school year. It warms my soul to know that there are so many generous folks in the world. To know that education has remained to have value is a wonderful reminder as we navigate in today's education. Thank you so much for helping fund the classroom supplies of snacks for my kids. My students are great kids, maybe at times misunderstood but they are great kids. We so appreciate you for your continued support of teachers and the young learners in the world!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Micali

    This classroom project was brought to life by Unilever and 3 other donors.
  • Snacks to Build the Mind as We Are Learning!

    Funded Sep 29, 2024

    I want to personally thank you all for your donations and support that you have given my classroom this year. It warms my heart to know that there are so many selfless people in this world when it comes to educating the youth in America.

    Your generosity has made our classroom a place of extended learning! Everyday my students are able to learn and work together as hey are filling their tummies with some fun snacks!

    Thank you again, I am truly fortunate to be able to enrich my students' lives and you have helped it become an even better experience as they excel in learning. We so appreciate you for your continued support of teachers and the young learners in the world!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Micali

    This classroom project was brought to life by Unilever and one other donor.
  • Classroom Supplies and Tissues

    Funded Dec 30, 2023

    I want to express my gratitude to you all for your donations and support that you have given my classroom this school year. It warms my soul to know that there are so many generous folks in the world. To know that education has remained to have value is a wonderful reminder as we navigate in today's education. Thank you so much for helping fund the classroom supplies of Kleenex, pens and pencils. My students are great kids, maybe at times misunderstood but they are great kids.

    Your generous support has allowed me to provide the necessary tools to find success. We now have pens, pencils and Kleenex for all of their needs. It is my since wish that since we now have the supplies, we can achieve academic success.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Micali

  • Noses and Students in need of Supplies

    Funded Dec 22, 2023

    I want to personally thank you all for your donations and support that you have given my classroom this year. It warms my heart to know that there are so many selfless people in this world when it comes to educating the youth in America. Your generosity has made our classroom a place of extended learning! Everyday my students are able to learn and work together!

    The pandemic has taken away a little bit of time from fun and engaging projects and the project supplies and the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card will aid in those cooperative learning activities. Thank you again, I am truly fortunate to be able to enrich my students' lives and you have helped it become an even better experience as they excel in learning. We so appreciate you for your continued support of teachers and the young learners in the world!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Micali

  • Creative and Engaging Lessons

    Funded Aug 15, 2023

    I want to personally thank you all for your donations and support that you have given my classroom this year. It warms my heart to know that there are so many selfless people in this world when it comes to educating the youth in America. Your generosity has made our classroom a place of extended learning! Everyday my students are able to learn and work together! The pandemic has taken away a little bit of time from fun and engaging projects and the project supplies and the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card will aid in those cooperative learning activities. Thank you again, I am truly fortunate to be able to enrich my students' lives and you have helped it become an even better experience as they excel in learning. We so appreciate you for your continued support of teachers and the young learners in the world!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Micali

    This classroom project was brought to life by The SONIC Foundation and 5 other donors.
  • Pens and Pencils for Student Success!

    Funded May 25, 2023

    I want to express my gratitude to you all for your donations and support that you have given my classroom this school year. It warms my soul to know that there are so many generous folks in the world. To know that education has remained to have value is a wonderful reminder as we navigate in today's education. Thank you so much for helping fund the classroom supplies of pens, pencils and markers that are useful during activities that require students to interact around the room which will incorporate more activity-based learning in my classroom.

    The pandemic has taken away a little bit of time from fun and engaging projects but your generosity will enable me to have the supplies for my students so we may get engaged in the learning portion of our day.

    Thank you again, I am truly fortunate to be able to enrich my students' lives and you have helped it become an even better experience as they excel in learning.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Micali

    This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 5 other donors.
  • Technology Needed in the Classroom

    Funded Feb 8, 2023

    I want to personally thank you all for your donations and support that you have given my classroom this year. It warms my heart to know that there are so many selfless people in this world when it comes to educating the youth in America. Your generosity has made our classroom a place of extended learning! The extra chromebooks will allow students to use them and stay on track with their learning. Everyday my students are able to learn and work together! Thanks again for your continued support of teachers and the young learners in the world!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Micali

  • Creativity and Critical Thinking in Algebra

    Funded Nov 30, 2022

    I want to express my gratitude to you all for your donations and support that you have given my classroom this school year. It warms my soul to know that there are so many generous folks in the world. To know that education has remained to have value is a wonderful reminder as we navigate in today's education. Thank you so much for helping fund the classroom with a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card. We have used the teacher pay teacher gift card as we have designed activities that require students to move around the room which will incorporate more activity based learning in my classroom. The pandemic has taken away a little bit of time from fun and engaging projects and the project supplies and the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card will aid in those cooperative learning activities. Thank you again, I am truly fortunate to be able to enrich my students' lives and you have helped it become an even better experience as they excel in learning.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Micali

    This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 3 other donors.
Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, sitting under tables with clip boards, or sitting or laying on the floor with a clip board. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk. My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of where to work. The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. The wobble stools are adjustable and will allow students to sit at desk/higher tables but will still allow some movement. These will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to get the wiggles out. They can also be used as an alternative chair if needed! They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom. I have seen how choice can positively affect my students’ work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!

About my class

Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, sitting under tables with clip boards, or sitting or laying on the floor with a clip board. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk. My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of where to work. The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. The wobble stools are adjustable and will allow students to sit at desk/higher tables but will still allow some movement. These will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to get the wiggles out. They can also be used as an alternative chair if needed! They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom. I have seen how choice can positively affect my students’ work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!

About my class

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