{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bruce F Vento Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8525978,"projectId":9716080,"letterContent":"The calming strips and personal trampoline have made a significant difference for our Pre‑K students who benefit from sensory supports. These tools provide safe, developmentally appropriate outlets for children to regulate their bodies and emotions throughout the day. The calming strips offer a tactile, soothing option that helps students refocus when they feel overwhelmed, while the personal trampoline gives them a structured way to release energy and meet sensory‑seeking needs without disrupting learning. With these materials in place, students are better able to transition between activities, maintain attention during group time, and build self‑regulation skills that support both academic and social success. Having access to these sensory tools has enriched our classroom environment and allowed every child to participate more comfortably and confidently.","fullyFundedDate":1760557980404,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-escape/9716080/","projectTitle":"Sensory Escape","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carlson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8525978_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657998348832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrscarlsonprek"},{"teacherId":8525978,"projectId":8395724,"letterContent":"The hula hoops have had a wonderful impact on our Pre‑K students during large‑motor activities, offering them fun and engaging ways to build coordination, balance, spatial awareness, and cooperative play skills. Whether they are jumping in and out of hoops, rolling them to a friend, or using them as imaginative props, children naturally strengthen gross‑motor development while also practicing turn‑taking and social interaction. We are truly grateful to have received these hula hoops as a donation—they have quickly become a versatile and beloved addition to our classroom, enriching our movement time and giving our learners even more opportunities to grow through play.","fullyFundedDate":1723668387427,"projectUrl":"project/hula-hoops-for-prek/8395724/","projectTitle":"Hula Hoops for PreK","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carlson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8525978_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657998348832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrscarlsonprek"},{"teacherId":3826498,"projectId":9896096,"letterContent":"\"Yes! Now we have markers that actually work!\" were the first words out of one of my students when I first unboxed the white board materials. They are so excited to be the first students to use new materials. \r\n\r\nWe use white board materials throughout the day and it was a game changer to have so many fresh markers so students don't have to spend time trying to find markers that aren't dried out or completely dead. \r\n\r\nWe spoke a lot about how these materials were donated to help our learning and students have really made an effort to take care of the white boards and the markers.","fullyFundedDate":1763559587894,"projectUrl":"project/white-board-materials/9896096/","projectTitle":"White Board Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corradi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3826498_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478575765682","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3826498"},{"teacherId":3826498,"projectId":9906756,"letterContent":"Students were beyond excited as we unboxed the recess materials at morning meeting! There was oohing and ahhing as well as cheers when the soccer nets came out of the box. The surprise hit has been the streamer wands which have been used in student created dances as well as arm extenders in a tag game they made up. I appreciate seeing all of the creative ways students have been using the materials. \r\n\r\nThe soccer nets have also been a huge hit as there is now a clear way to tell if a goal was made! The game can move on. With the fast paced game more and more students have joined soccer as one of our recess options.","fullyFundedDate":1764729981438,"projectUrl":"project/recess-sports-equipment/9906756/","projectTitle":"Recess Sports Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corradi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3826498_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478575765682","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3826498"},{"teacherId":9606373,"projectId":9927800,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to help us purchase Clorox wipes, Legos, building blocks, Pringles, and glue for our classroom. Your support truly makes a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our students. It is because of your thoughtful contributions we are able to create a clean and supportive learning environment where every child has the tools to succeed how they need. The Clorox wipes play an important part in maintaining a healthy classroom with so many students sharing supplies, desks and materials throughout the day it is important keep things clean which in reduce the spread of germs and children are able to be at school more, learning and able to participate in classroom activities.","fullyFundedDate":1770907280815,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-supplies/9927800/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sykes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9606373_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724858963175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9606373"},{"teacherId":493171,"projectId":9891007,"letterContent":"Because of you, something small made a very big difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe headphone adapters and extra iPad chargers you provided have truly transformed our daily learning experience. Before receiving these supplies, students often had to share adapters, take turns charging devices, or pause their work altogether when batteries ran low. These interruptions may seem minor, but they disrupted focus, momentum, and learning time.\r\n\r\nNow, thanks to your generosity, every student can plug in their headphones and fully engage in online lessons without being distracted by surrounding noise. Whether they are working on reading programs, math practice, research projects, or instructional videos, they can concentrate and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThe additional chargers have been just as impactful. Students no longer worry about their devices dying mid-lesson. We have eliminated the scramble for outlets and cords, and valuable instructional minutes are no longer lost troubleshooting dead batteries. Instead, students stay connected, prepared, and confident.\r\n\r\nWhat might seem like simple technology accessories have created a smoother, more equitable learning environment where every child has uninterrupted access to digital resources. You have helped remove barriers and replace them with opportunity.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and for believing that every detail matters. Your support has made our classroom more focused, more prepared, and more empowered.","fullyFundedDate":1763587636566,"projectUrl":"project/technology-help-needed/9891007/","projectTitle":"Technology Help Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Norton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp493171_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570853149116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/493171"},{"teacherId":9934688,"projectId":9337478,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us get natural materials for building, creating, counting, and playing in our classroom! We used sticks, stones, pine cones, and feathers to create art like Lois Ehlert, a favorite illustrator. We have been using wood slices to play \"Who stole the cookies from the cookie jar\"!\r\n\r\nSince our school grounds are under construction, we don't have much access to the outdoors. This is our first year as an environmental magnet school. These materials help us bring nature inside when we can't go out!\r\n\r\nThe professional development book is giving me many more ideas for how to use our new tools. Thank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755049022608,"projectUrl":"project/learn-and-create-with-nature/9337478/","projectTitle":"Learn and Create With Nature","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keenan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9934688"},{"teacherId":2685373,"projectId":9821964,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to this project. This project has helped my students learn more about weather and seasons. They have enjoyed reading the books and learning about new facts. They have also had fun using the stickers an stencils to help expand their excitement around seasons and weather. \r\n\r\nWithout your support I would not have been able to provide my kindergarten students with the tools they need to learn about more topics of high interest. Thank you for being a supporter of my classroom and of my students learning.","fullyFundedDate":1760746891266,"projectUrl":"project/lets-learn-about-the-weather-seasons-a/9821964/","projectTitle":"Let's Learn About the Weather, Seasons and Months","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caruso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2685373_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659800327313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-andreacaruso"},{"teacherId":2816787,"projectId":9423800,"letterContent":"This school year we have been practicing calming and coping skills in music therapy. The materials you helped fund have been instrumental in supporting our skill-building. \r\n\r\nLast week, a student who typically has a hard time maintaining control when frustrated was able to use a skill we've practiced, calm down, and remain in the classroom. When asked \"who did something great today?\" This student named that very success. \r\n\r\nStaying in class and staying in school is essential to learning. Your support is pivotal for our students. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1755750329826,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-movement-healthy-connections/9423800/","projectTitle":"Mindful Movement, Healthy Connections","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stephanie Hubbard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2816787_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453317932919","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephanie-hubbard"},{"teacherId":3826498,"projectId":9316346,"letterContent":"I cannot properly express how thankful I am for the amazing gift of reading you have given to my class and students for many years to come. Every Friday I choose a book for \"First Chapter Friday\" in which I only read the first chapter of one of our new classroom library books aloud to the class. After that, the students can choose to borrow the book and read it on their own. Often times these books have waitlists as several students are interested in continuing on. \r\n\r\nI am so thankful that I get to bring the joy of discovering a new book or series to my students through the wonderful donations of people who have never met my students, but understand the power of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1755746162623,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library-graphic-novels/9316346/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corradi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3826498_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478575765682","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3826498"},{"teacherId":2685373,"projectId":9451533,"letterContent":"This project has helped me provide daily snacks for my kindergarten students. During a time of uncertainty and an increase in food insecurity, my students are now able to have a guaranteed snack at school- thanks to you. Your donations and support truly mean so much to me and my students and I hope you know that you have made a huge impact. The pictures being posted will show all the snacks (and guess what, I ran out of room in my original storing place and had to get creative to hold all these great snacks! Thank you again!!","fullyFundedDate":1758851785794,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarteners-love-snack-time/9451533/","projectTitle":"Kindergarteners Love Snack Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caruso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2685373_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659800327313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-andreacaruso"},{"teacherId":9606373,"projectId":9857313,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing headphones for our students. Your generosity is already making a difference in our classroom. With headphones, students are now able to focus on their lessons more easily without being distracted by the noises around them. \r\nThese headphones allow students to work independently on their iPad, listen to reading passages, watch instructional videos, and complete their assignments with better concentration. This simple tool has created a calmer learning environment where students can do their best job. We truly appreciate your support and the positive impact it has made to help our classroom learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1761931511115,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-learning/9857313/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sykes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9606373_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724858963175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9606373"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_76095","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":446,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":39,"percentBlack":32,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.9,"schoolId":76095,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bruce F Vento Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bruce F Vento Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/saint-paul-public-schools/bruce-f-vento-elementary-school/76095"}