{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bruce F Vento Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":9606373,"projectId":9736762,"letterContent":"Thank you so mcuh for your gerneous donations! The kids have been having so much fun at recess playing with footballs, soccer balls, frizbees and other balls thanks to you guys. They have also got to play with the indoor toys as well and that will be so exciting for indoor recess. They are already waiting to play twister :) . They love connect four and guess who as well. They started yelling with excitment when they toys arrived and were jumoing up and down saying \"yay\". There are no words to describe how much of an impact you made for these students. We deeply appreciate your gratitude.","fullyFundedDate":1759273920261,"projectUrl":"project/play-time/9736762/","projectTitle":"Play Time","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":6881810,"projectId":9764729,"letterContent":"I thank you all again for your generosity. All of these items will have impacted 8 classrooms, around 160 students! My Pre-K and Kindergarten friends have been so happy to have some new items for their center time! \r\n\r\nThe Pre-K and Kindergarten classes have been learning all about plants this fall. This past week we have been talking about plants and things that are not plants as well as planting some lettuce seeds and waiting to see them grow. It has been so great having these nature themed items incorporated into their play so that they can connect those items back to our lessons. \r\n\r\nAfter our plant lessons we will move onto learning about animals in which the other set of nature toys will come in handy for!","fullyFundedDate":1759066091034,"projectUrl":"project/pre-kkindergarten-nature-themed-centers/9764729/","projectTitle":"Pre-K/Kindergarten Nature Themed Centers Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6881810_orig.jpg?crop=2232,2232,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758906117033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/thorenvscience"},{"teacherId":9934688,"projectId":9139230,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me reach my goal of getting a library of decodable books for my students. These books reinforce the phonics skills my students are learning. For example, some of the books have words with only short vowel sounds, and others practice skills such as words with a silent e. \r\n\r\nAs the books started to arrive, I placed them in our classroom library. Students were interested in them right away, reading them with a partner for a morning choice activity. Some students who struggle with reading gained more confidence because they had a bin of books with words they knew they could sound out.\r\n\r\nThe \"Moon Dog\" book series, which features teenaged characters, was a favorite. My student laughed out loud when a character tried to hit a ball with a pan after failing with the bat (can you tell this student was practicing reading words with short a?). Thank you again for helping my students learn reading skills and growing their love of books!","fullyFundedDate":1743612718589,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-literacy-empowering-kids-with/9139230/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Literacy: Empowering Kids with Decodable Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keenan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9934688"},{"teacherId":9606373,"projectId":9710178,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us be able to stay healthy. With a new school year a head of us we only had one Clorox wipe. With 25+ kids in our room each day, we strive to be able to keep the kids in class and learning which means they need to be healthy! Thanks to you we have the opportunity to be able to keep healthy and keep our students in school learning. We have already had a couple kids absent due to being sick and we just started school. The winter months are the hardest months and with you donation, we will be able to keep germs at a minimum.","fullyFundedDate":1758202854238,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-be-clean/9710178/","projectTitle":"Help Us Be Clean","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":1057705,"projectId":9451657,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donations that allowed us to purchase mini trampolines for Bruce Vento's physical education program. The equipment has been a phenomenal addition to our curriculum, and the impact on our students has been profound and immediate.\r\n\r\nSince incorporating the trampolines into our stations, I have seen a remarkable increase in student engagement and enthusiasm for physical activity. The trampolines have introduced a fun, low-impact exercise that is accessible to students of all fitness levels.\r\n\r\nThe benefits have extended far beyond simple exercise. The trampolines have become a powerful tool for developing several key skills in our students, including:\r\ncardiovascular health, balance and coordination, core strength, as well has mental health. \r\n\r\nYour investment in our program has not only provided new equipment but has also created a more inclusive and joyful environment for our students. You have helped us show these young people that staying active can be fun, and you have set them on a path toward lifelong fitness.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1755261913324,"projectUrl":"project/jump-into-a-new-year-a-new-school/9451657/","projectTitle":"Jump Into a New Year, a New School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jeni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1057705_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535035284001","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1057705"},{"teacherId":2816787,"projectId":9126169,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in purchasing sensorimotor materials for our new music therapy classrooms for the 25-26 school year. With so much regarding funding for materials and curriculum hanging in the balance, your support right now is more crucial than ever.\r\n\r\nOur students thrive when they have access to high quality sensorimotor materials that allow them to explore and engage with music in meaningful and individualized ways. Music also supports students in building skills and resilience as they navigate challenges such as learning English, dealing with trauma, and navigating a world that was not built with their disabilities in mind.\r\n\r\nI cannot wait to share the materials with these students, and I am so very grateful to you all for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1742952902558,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-motor-music-engagement/9126169/","projectTitle":"Sensory Motor Music Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stephanie","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":493171,"projectId":8338447,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my classroom. I have a small classroom and organization is a must! In addition, we are moving to a new school for the upcoming 2025/2026 school year and if I am not organized, it will be very difficult to teach!\r\n\r\nPlastic boxes, bins and storage units really help keep materials for different science investigations easy to reach and easy to find. My students deserve a teacher that is prepared to teach and ready to teach on time and not one that is always looking for materials.","fullyFundedDate":1722286372444,"projectUrl":"project/continued-organization/8338447/","projectTitle":"Continued Organization","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":9606373,"projectId":8910476,"letterContent":"As the curtains draw close on this remarkable event, we find ourselves still immersed in the warmth of your generosity. Your donation, akin to a resonating chord, echoes our spirit of unity and purpose that defined our gathering. Thank you for embracing our cause with such grace.\r\nin a time where immediacy carries profound meaning, your prompt and meaningful contribution has illuminated our path. Your timely support has breathed life into our efforts, reminding us that compassion transcends time constraints. With heartfelt appreciation, we express our deepest gratitude","fullyFundedDate":1734099429863,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-these-materials-to-help-us-learn/8910476/","projectTitle":"We Need These Materials to Help Us Learn","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":5301927,"projectId":8790792,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation towards our \"charged iPads help us learn\" project. Having a charger for each student has been a game changer! \r\n\r\nAll of our students are provided with an iPad to use for school. Because of that, much of our daily work is on the iPads. Since we now have enough chargers, I am no longer hearing \"my iPad is dead so I can't do my work.\" Having enough chargers will also be a huge help during our state testing, which is totally on the iPads. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping us!","fullyFundedDate":1730428172385,"projectUrl":"project/charged-ipads-help-us-learn/8790792/","projectTitle":"Charged iPads Help Us Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Czech","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5301927"}],"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":66.8,"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"}