{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bruce F Vento Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9934688,"projectId":9191807,"letterContent":"My students now have more resources to help them read. Thank you for making this possible! You contributed to a project that resulted in so many resources for my students. I have been able to use these resources in small and large groups to help them read and write.\r\n\r\nA set of \"hear-myself\" sound phones are helpful for students while they learn to sound out words. The phones direct the students' voice directly to their ear. These phones help students who have a tendency of reading too loud, to help them modulate their voice. They are also useful for students who read too softly and can't hear themselves. The phones are also fun to use and motivate students to read!\r\n\r\nWith the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card, I was able to purchase many teaching resources. I purchased a set of decodable books and reader's theater scripts, so students can read at their reading level. Students especially enjoy the reader's theater scripts, which came with pictures of the characters so students can act out the story as they read. We also received letters with a tracing path, which help students practice letter formation and letter sounds. Writing journals give students practice with generating their own ideas and building sentences. \r\n\r\nThese activities have given my students many opportunities to practice reading and writing. Students are building their fluency and reading more than ever before. Most importantly - they are having fun and experiencing the joy of reading. Thank you for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1746715394977,"projectUrl":"project/fluent-first-grade-readers/9191807/","projectTitle":"Fluent First Grade Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keenan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9934688"},{"teacherId":5301927,"projectId":9906770,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our High Interest Book project! The students were so excited to see all of the boxes coming in and they were extra excited when I showed them all of the new titles we were adding to our classroom library! \r\n\r\nThese books will mainly be used to support developing a love for reading. By having high interest books, we will be able to reach some of the reluctant readers and move them to become hooked on reading! This is especially important as these students are getting ready for middle school. \r\n\r\nWe are most excited to read the Dog Man, The Bad Guys, and the Goosebump books! So far those haven't stayed on the shelf very long!","fullyFundedDate":1768521524235,"projectUrl":"project/high-interest-books/9906770/","projectTitle":"High Interest Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Czech","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5301927"},{"teacherId":9934688,"projectId":9769189,"letterContent":"My students are able to learn and focus more than before with our brand new headphones. Thank you for making this possible! Previously, we were using headphones that were found in storage and were very old. They quickly started to break with normal use. The result was that students were listening to their iPads too loud and disturbing others. Students were having a hard time focusing on their own tasks.\r\n\r\nNow, our classroom is more focused and students are better able to learn. We use the headphones to listen to audiobooks, practice spelling, practice math, and to sound out words using our AI reading tutor. Students were especially impressed that these headphones have a microphone that listens to them read. Students read out loud and get immediate corrective feedback from the AI while I help students individually and in small groups. On top of all that, they love the shiny colors! \r\n\r\nThank you for making an impact in my students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1765263263482,"projectUrl":"project/listen-up-we-need-headphones/9769189/","projectTitle":"Listen Up: We Need Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keenan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9934688"},{"teacherId":6881810,"projectId":9806515,"letterContent":"It has been a whirlwind these past few months, but the kids have been graciously flexible through it all. I was able to put the books out on a 3 tiered cart in my room for the kids to be able to look through and they have loved it. It's been so great to watch them page through the books and discover a world of new bugs and animals. It's even been nice for me to learn about new bugs! \r\n\r\nThe books have also been a really great addition for kids who may need to take a break to themselves. I've had many kids on their own go over and find a book that peaks their interest and just be able to clear their mind of whatever was making them frustrated before.\r\n\r\nI thank you all so much for your generosity and for caring about this project as much as I did. I couldn't have done it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1760728275726,"projectUrl":"project/students-love-bugs-and-plants-lets-r/9806515/","projectTitle":"Students Love Bugs and Plants... Let's Read More About Them!","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":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"}],"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":66.6,"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"}