{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Vartan Gregorian Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4314217,"projectId":9554097,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donations to my project, \"Empowering Math Learning Through Essential Supplies.\" Your support is not only appreciated but truly makes a significant difference in the lives of my students.\r\n\r\nThe consumable materials you have helped provide will be used daily in our math intervention program, allowing my students to engage in hands-on activities and structured games that reinforce their learning. These resources play an integral role in their educational experience, making math not just a subject to be learned but a field to be explored and enjoyed.\r\n\r\nAs the school year progresses, we continually find that these materials are in high demand and often need to be replaced. Your contributions have ensured that we can start this year with the essentials required to enrich our classroom environment and support our students in overcoming their math challenges.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we are one step closer to creating an engaging and supportive learning space that fosters a love for math. I am deeply grateful for your belief in our mission and for showing my students that their education matters. Together, we are making a lasting impact!\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1756048372500,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-math-learning-through-essenti/9554097/","projectTitle":"Empowering Math Learning Through Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zesk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4314217_orig.jpg?crop=515,515,x80,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596730629497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4314217"},{"teacherId":9246788,"projectId":9344469,"letterContent":"The Bose open-ear earbuds have been an incredible addition to our classroom! My students use them during reading and fluency practice so they can clearly hear themselves speak while still listening to the learning prompts. This helps them focus on pronunciation and pacing without interrupting the rest of the class.\r\n\r\nThey love how comfortable and high-quality the earbuds are, and they've quickly become a favorite tool during lessons that involve speaking and listening. A few of my English learners have shown major growth in confidence—they're eager to practice out loud knowing they can hear both their voice and the program at the same time. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students can grow their fluency, focus, and confidence in such an engaging way!","fullyFundedDate":1755714124886,"projectUrl":"project/hear-it-say-it-learn-it-boosting-flue/9344469/","projectTitle":"Hear It, Say It, Learn It: Boosting Fluency and Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9246788_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y555&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731983182720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brookerusso"},{"teacherId":9246788,"projectId":9462426,"letterContent":"When the chair pockets arrived, my fifth graders were so excited to set them up. We spent time organizing materials and making sure everyone had what they needed. Since we don't have traditional desks, these chair pockets have made such a difference. Students can now keep their supplies easily accessible, which helps our transitions run smoothly and keeps the classroom organized.\r\n\r\nWe use them every day during reading, writing, math, and our special projects. They've helped students stay focused, responsible, and ready to learn. Thank you for giving my students the tools they need to stay organized and successful in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1753921121126,"projectUrl":"project/keep-it-together-chair-pockets-to-stay/9462426/","projectTitle":"Keep It Together! Chair Pockets to Stay Organized and Focused","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9246788_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y555&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731983182720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brookerusso"},{"teacherId":10045237,"projectId":9439267,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! Your donations helped alleviate the stress of back-to-school shopping for families and instead allowed us to focus on building our classroom community! Our first weeks of kindergarten have been filled with so much joy and learning already. My students, families, and I can't thank you enough for helping us get the ball rolling on our school year! Each day, I get to watch my students grow not only academically, but as human beings. None of this would have been possible without the help of every one of you, and for that I cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1754491400760,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school/9439267/","projectTitle":"Back to School!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10045237_orig.jpg?crop=792,792,x193,y286&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751497703025","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10045237"},{"teacherId":633512,"projectId":9418991,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of the generous donations. These supplies really helped us start the year off right. \r\n\r\nThe supplies were just what we needed to start the year off right. They have created a bright and colorful room with the necessary tools so the best learning can happen. \r\n\r\nThank you for selecting our project to fund. The huge supplies of large erasers, pencil top erasers, and glue sticks really helped us start us move smoothly through the day. \r\n\r\nThe word wall is used daily and the bright letters and word cards help the students find what they need!","fullyFundedDate":1750267640333,"projectUrl":"project/great-start-grade-two/9418991/","projectTitle":"Great Start Grade Two","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp633512_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453300882452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/frobinson16"},{"teacherId":123149,"projectId":9474220,"letterContent":"Happy Autumn! Having this project fully funded is a magnificent way to start the school year! \r\n\r\nTraditionally, I send home a supply list in June to upcoming fourth graders, so families have time to shop around for sales. There are times when it is not feasible financially for families to purchase these basic and highly consumable materials. \r\n\r\nWith your generosity, students who do not have basic supplies such as pencils, notebooks, folders and erasers, or who need additional supplies are quickly able to get what they need and then focus on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1757508104296,"projectUrl":"project/just-some-basics/9474220/","projectTitle":"Just Some Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendonca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp123149_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457474098928","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mendonca"},{"teacherId":123149,"projectId":8611589,"letterContent":"WOW! I am astounded! What an amazing response to our project \"Reaching Young Readers IV\"! Your thoughtfulness knows no bounds. Your generosity has made our literature circle book choices glow and grow.\r\n\r\nMy unique, energetic students enjoy the literature circle portion of the ELA block. It has grown to increase their love of learning. These new titles which deal with everyday topics are now in the hands of avid readers. With this specific selection of books students studied Greek Mythology and wrote their own Greek Myths. They also created a Literary Lunch Truck about one of the books they read from this amazing donation. Both projects allow for 100% creativity! \r\n\r\nOur classroom is a great place to curl up with a good book or discuss the strong feelings one has about a character's situation. My students are excited to see new titles presented during ELA. Let the adventures begin.","fullyFundedDate":1733241712227,"projectUrl":"project/reaching-young-readers-iv/8611589/","projectTitle":"Reaching Young Readers IV","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendonca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp123149_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457474098928","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mendonca"},{"teacherId":123149,"projectId":9203718,"letterContent":"I appreciate your generosity and support. I am always humbled by the thoughtfulness of the donors in this group. The students are so excited to use these materials. VersaTiles are amazing! The work is both enriching and engaging. Everyday students use VersaTiles in centers. One day a week, students work on the VersaTiles for 45 minutes due to the highly engaging nature. Thanks to your donations, I have additional supplies for grades 3-5 VersaTiles are beneficial to students as an enrichment opportunity and are supportive.\r\n\r\nTogether, we accomplish so many wonderful things.","fullyFundedDate":1742989441643,"projectUrl":"project/math-versatiles-iii/9203718/","projectTitle":"Math VersaTiles III","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendonca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp123149_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457474098928","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mendonca"},{"teacherId":303542,"projectId":9229897,"letterContent":"I'm so grateful for your generous support in helping me bring new books to my first-grade classroom! Thanks to you, my students now have a library filled with exciting stories that spark imagination, curiosity, and a love of reading. Watching their faces light up as they discover new favorites has been the best gift of all. Your kindness is helping build confident, joyful readers—and I can't thank you enough for believing in my little learners! 💛📚 \r\nAgain thanks for supporting my new classroom!!","fullyFundedDate":1746467486143,"projectUrl":"project/adventures-in-reading/9229897/","projectTitle":"Adventures in Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rigby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp303542_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588938663535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsrigbyvartan"},{"teacherId":3477145,"projectId":9049169,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generosity in funding our project and providing us with Literacy Versatiles. Your support means so much to my students and me. These materials are already making a difference by giving my students a hands-on engaging way to practice reading skills, build comprehension, and gain confidence. It is incredible to see their excitement as they work together. \r\n\r\nYour donation of Versatiles encourages students to take ownership of their learning, and provide opportunities for both independent practice and collaboration. These activities not only strengthen their literacy skills, but also their teamwork and perseverance. Your generosity has created meaningful opportunities that will continue to impact their growth throughout the school year. \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my students and their learning journey. We are deeply appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1747163457820,"projectUrl":"project/increasing-student-engagement-during-rea/9049169/","projectTitle":"Increasing student engagement during Reading Interventions!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scungio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3477145_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714672033570","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3477145"},{"teacherId":1674324,"projectId":9286900,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to this project to get new headphones for each student in my classroom! The students love the headphones. I also love the over the door storage for organizing the headphones. The \"pockets\" allow the students to store their headphones safely when they are not using them.\r\n\r\nWe use a few different online learning programs so it is critical that each student has a pair of high quality headphones with a microphone. Your donations made it possible for each student to have what they need.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my classroom and public education in general.","fullyFundedDate":1754079407898,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me-now/9286900/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Me Now?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Muther","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1674324_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463840122385","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-muther"},{"teacherId":787183,"projectId":8924111,"letterContent":"First graders absolutely love toys and games. They love to have something that is colorful and moves and they can chase. These items made their day. Students use them to play daily in our field, they love to gather things together with their friends, making up all kinds of games. Sharing is important as well. These playground items became the recess tools for all students working and playing. So much was learned by students while at recess daily. 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