{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Vartan Gregorian Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":123108,"projectId":9522287,"letterContent":"It is because of the donors who value education that it has been possible for my students to have some needed materials to assist them in their daily learning. I love seeing their eyes light up when they learn that there are people out there that don't even know them personally that want to help them succeed. They loved being surprised when they were able to get a fancy pencil from the dispenser when they've earned a chance to choose one. They really felt that using the page protectors were helpful in their learning because they can use them over and over to practice skills. Students will get use of many of the items in this project for years. The new book bins are colorful and sturdy enough to hold all of their reading books. It allows me to also group students according to their book bucket colors!\r\nWe also have enough dry erase markers to last us more than a year, and that's really helpful when they run dry and we can replace them right away. The clipboards work great when students need to come to the rug to do work on their lap when in small groups. And lastly, the incentives of earning coins to have extra time at the end of the week to have Play-Doh time is something the students are loving. \r\nRipple also matched some of the funding for this project which made it get fully funded quickly. The project getting funded that quickly led to the students having these items earlier in the year than expected so that they could be incorporated into their learning. When students know that their teacher cares enough about their education to look to get items for the classroom that will be useful and assist them to have a successful year, it motivates students to be more invested in their learning. Thanks again to all the donors!","fullyFundedDate":1759540660195,"projectUrl":"project/supply-demand-supplies-that-demand-us/9522287/","projectTitle":"Supply & Demand: Supplies That Demand Use by Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeMello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp123108_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478976749073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stacey-demello"},{"teacherId":1674324,"projectId":9237376,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to make this project come to life! The mythology unit I teach was able to be expanded - and even better than prior years - because of your support!\r\n\r\nThe students were able to read myths from various cultures. They ended up making Venn Diagrams to compare and contrast the myths from two cultures. It really cemented their learning in this area. \r\n\r\nI can not tell you how much it means to have the support of you all and DonorsChoose for my classroom. I would never be able to provide the amazing resources on my own! The kids truly benefit each and every day from the materials you have helped to bring to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1744220357991,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-mythology-from-all-cultures/9237376/","projectTitle":"Teaching Mythology from All Cultures","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":1674324,"projectId":9115561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support to bring this project to life. The students absolutely love the flex-space floor seats. When they arrived the students could not wait to see what was in the 3 huge boxes. When I pulled them out, there were cheers of joy. Many had used similar seating in previous classrooms and were delighted that we would now have in ours. \r\n\r\nMy students use these chairs virtually every day! They are able to sit close to each other - and collaborate - in any area of the classroom and be comfortable. Sometimes a student will need a short break from the classroom and they will even take a floor seat out to the hallway to work!\r\n\r\nThe floor seats are high quality and will last for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1746789648296,"projectUrl":"project/increase-collaboration-with-flexible-sea/9115561/","projectTitle":"Increase Collaboration with Flexible Seating!","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":4314217,"projectId":9048867,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous financial support for my project \"Flexible Differentiated Math Engagement for Eager Mathematicians!\" through Donors Choose. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in our school, and I am truly grateful for your commitment to supporting students and teachers.\r\n\r\nWith the VersaTiles Math Kits, my students now have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning that builds their math confidence while making the subject enjoyable. This program allows them to solve math problems, check their answers, and experience success—all without relying on technology. The tactile nature of VersaTiles encourages students to actively participate, collaborate, and discover concepts at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, my students are more motivated and enthusiastic about math. They are developing problem-solving skills, strengthening their understanding, and—most importantly—having fun while learning. Your support helps foster a positive learning environment where every child can thrive.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity. You have given my students the tools they need to succeed and inspired them to embrace math with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1736987848413,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-differentiated-math-engagement/9048867/","projectTitle":"Flexible Differentiated Math Engagement for Eager Mathematicians!","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":4314217,"projectId":9857779,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous financial support for my project \"Keep Math Learning Fun With VersaTiles Math Kits\" through Donors Choose. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in our school, and I am truly grateful for your commitment to supporting students and teachers.\r\n\r\nWith the VersaTiles Math Kits, my students now have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning that builds their math confidence while making the subject enjoyable. This program allows them to solve math problems, check their answers, and experience success—all without relying on technology. The tactile nature of VersaTiles encourages students to actively participate, collaborate, and discover concepts at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, my students are more motivated and enthusiastic about math. They are developing problem-solving skills, strengthening their understanding, and—most importantly—having fun while learning. Your support helps foster a positive learning environment where every child can thrive.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity. You have given my students the tools they need to succeed and inspired them to embrace math with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1763665978796,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-math-learning-fun-with-versatile/9857779/","projectTitle":"Keeping Math Learning Fun With VersaTiles Math Kits!","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":10097758,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Light Up Our Spirit: Cheerleaders Ready to Shine.\" Your generosity has brought so much excitement and pride to our students.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the materials were introduced, the energy in the room completely shifted. Students were cheering, smiling, and immediately eager to get started. For many of them, this was their first time having real cheer equipment, and it made the experience feel official and meaningful.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the resources during our cheer practices to build routines, practice coordination, and develop teamwork. One of the most special moments was watching the group work together to create their own short routine. They collaborated, encouraged one another, and celebrated every small success. It has been incredible to see their confidence grow.\r\n\r\nThese materials have also created a strong sense of belonging. Students are supporting each other, stepping into leadership roles, and taking pride in being part of something bigger than themselves.\r\n\r\nNext, we are continuing to build and refine our routines with the goal of performing for the school community. Students are excited to keep improving, adding new moves, and showcasing their hard work.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students shine with confidence, teamwork, and school spirit.","fullyFundedDate":1771699302349,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-our-spirit-cheerleaders-ready/10097758/","projectTitle":"Light Up Our Spirit: Cheerleaders Ready to Shine","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":10097663,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Opening Books, Opening Doors.\" Because of you, our classroom library has grown in a meaningful way and my students now have access to books that truly engage them.\r\n\r\nThese new books are helping students build important reading skills like making inferences, understanding characters, and connecting what they read to their own lives. Our reading time is active and exciting, with students discussing ideas, sharing thoughts, and becoming more confident readers each day.\r\n\r\nIt has been especially exciting to see students who were once hesitant about reading now picking up books on their own. Some students have found stories they genuinely love, and others are connecting deeply with characters and experiences that reflect their own lives.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a real difference in how my students experience reading. Thank you for helping create a classroom where books open doors every day.","fullyFundedDate":1771699347547,"projectUrl":"project/opening-books-opening-doors/10097663/","projectTitle":"Opening Books, Opening Doors","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":633512,"projectId":9914159,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations, our students were able to use the resin bugs to do their research. This project gave them opportunities to get their hands on some bugs. The viewers were a lot of fun. We brought them outside to explore. They mostly found ants but had a great time looking at them and build little habitats for them. \r\nThe books were wonderful additions to our Bug Library. \r\nThank you for the generous donations these projects help bent our units to life and build memories for our second graders.","fullyFundedDate":1764708571485,"projectUrl":"project/all-hands-on-bugs/9914159/","projectTitle":"All Hands-On Bugs!","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":303542,"projectId":10114426,"letterContent":"I am writing with a full and grateful heart to thank you for funding our First Grade Theater Project. Because of your generosity, our classroom is transforming into a stage where imagination, literacy, confidence, and joy all come together.\r\n\r\nYour support is giving my first graders so much more than props and materials — you are giving them the opportunity to become storytellers. Through theater, they are building reading fluency, strengthening their speaking and listening skills, practicing teamwork, and discovering confidence they didn't even know they had. For many of my students, this will be their very first time performing in front of an audience. What a gift that is!\r\n\r\nAs a teacher transitioning into first grade after many years in kindergarten, this project means so much to me personally. Theater allows young learners to connect deeply with stories, step into characters' shoes, and truly understand the heart of a book. Watching their faces light up as they rehearse their lines and work together has already been magical.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of the arts and in the potential of my students. Your generosity is helping create memories that these children will carry with them long after the curtain closes! 💛🎭✨","fullyFundedDate":1771870292054,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-theater-where-literacy-come/10114426/","projectTitle":"First Grade Theater: Where Literacy Comes to Life","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":123149,"projectId":9756932,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support. I am always humbled by the thoughtfulness of the donors in this group. The fabulous fourth grade mathematicians are so excited to use these materials. VersaTiles are amazing! \r\n\r\nThe work is both enriching and engaging. Everyday students use VersaTiles in centers. Students work on the VersaTiles for 15-20 minutes due to the highly engaging nature. Thanks to your donations, I have additional supplies for grades 2-5 VersaTiles are beneficial to students both as an enrichment and supportive opportunity.\r\n\r\nTogether, we accomplish so many wonderful things. Wishing you all well.","fullyFundedDate":1760743193577,"projectUrl":"project/math-versatiles-iv/9756932/","projectTitle":"Math VersaTiles 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":1169193,"projectId":9522690,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of bean bag chairs and chair covers for our kindergarten classroom. The children are absolutely delighted! The bean bags have quickly become a favorite spot for reading, sharing stories, and quiet reflection, while the colorful chair covers have brightened our room and made it feel even more welcoming.\r\n\r\nYou have no idea how often these items are used on a daily basis. We just love them!\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful contribution has created a cozy and inviting environment that encourages learning and play. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and support in helping our students feel comfortable and excited about coming to school each day.","fullyFundedDate":1756219807405,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-seats-for-kindergarten/9522690/","projectTitle":"Cozy Seats for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/clarksclass"},{"teacherId":633512,"projectId":9561421,"letterContent":"Wow this project is so full of great things! The children are so excited to bring their research to life! \r\nThe Bristlebot sets hit all the areas we are learning. A true STEAM activity.\r\n\r\nSo many of the students have used the books, (The Bug Book and The Backyard Bug Nook For Kids: Storybook, Insect Facts, and Activities), to help guide their research. The information and illustrations make them accessible for all my students. I have used them in my lessons as well.\r\n\r\nThank you for your donations to this project!","fullyFundedDate":1757892741863,"projectUrl":"project/bugging-out/9561421/","projectTitle":"Bugging Out!","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_91573","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":299,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":45,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":11,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":73.6,"schoolId":91573,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Vartan Gregorian Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Vartan Gregorian Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/rhode-island/providence-public-school-district/vartan-gregorian-elementary-school/91573"}