{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Veazie Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":47.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4428896,"projectId":9551044,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students' voices are no longer limited by the size of the room or the strength of their lungs—they are finally able to be heard. Your donation for voice amplifiers has made a powerful and immediate impact on our school musical and, more importantly, on the confidence and sense of belonging of our students.\r\n\r\nOur school serves students in an inner-city community where opportunities for the arts are often limited. Many of our students had never been on a stage before this production. For some, even speaking loudly in front of others felt intimidating. Before receiving the voice amplifiers, students worried that their lines wouldn't be heard, that they would make mistakes, or that they simply didn't \"sound good enough.\" Those worries affected their confidence and their willingness to take risks.\r\n\r\nOnce the amplifiers arrived, everything changed.\r\n\r\nStudents immediately stood taller, projected more confidently, and engaged more fully in rehearsals. They no longer had to strain their voices or compete with background noise. Instead, they could focus on expression, timing, and working together as an ensemble. For students who are naturally soft-spoken, multilingual learners, or those who struggle with anxiety, the amplifiers provided an equal playing field. Every student's voice mattered—and every voice could be heard clearly.\r\n\r\nThe impact extended beyond the stage. Teachers noticed students speaking up more in class, volunteering for parts they might have avoided before, and supporting one another during rehearsals. Students took pride in their roles, knowing their efforts would reach the audience. Families who attended rehearsals and performances were visibly moved, hearing their children project confidence and joy. For many families, this was the first time seeing their child perform publicly—and hearing them clearly made the moment even more meaningful.\r\n\r\nYour donation did more than provide equipment; it sent a powerful message to our students: you are worth investing in. It showed them that people beyond their school believe in their potential and care about their experiences. That message will stay with them long after the final curtain closes.\r\n\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping amplify not just sound, but student confidence, creativity, and possibility. Your support has made a lasting difference in our school community, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1760693699521,"projectUrl":"project/let-their-voices-shine/9551044/","projectTitle":"Let Their Voices Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pascale (Goetz)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4428896"},{"teacherId":5642914,"projectId":9957472,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of my DonorsChoose project. Because of you, my special education classroom now has access to basic supplies that make a big difference in our everyday learning—crayons, construction paper, and pencil grips that help little hands feel confident and successful.\r\nThese may seem like simple materials, but in our classroom they open the door to creativity, independence, and meaningful learning. Crayons and paper allow my students to express themselves, practice fine-motor skills, and take pride in their work. Pencil grips help students build proper writing habits while reducing frustration, making writing feel more achievable and fun. Every single supply you helped provide supports growth, confidence, and joy.\r\nMost importantly, your donation sends a powerful message to my students: they are valued, supported, and worthy of investment. You've helped create a learning environment where students can focus on learning instead of going without.\r\nThank you for believing in my classroom and in the amazing students I get to teach every day. Your kindness has made a lasting impact, and we are so grateful for you.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\n💙","fullyFundedDate":1768409895971,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-the-new-year/9957472/","projectTitle":"Supplies for the New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laferriere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5642914_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767443089613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5642914"},{"teacherId":5860832,"projectId":9828265,"letterContent":"Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom. The new read-aloud books and bookshelf have sparked wonderful discussions and brought renewed energy to reading and writing. My students eagerly look forward to our daily read-alouds, enthusiastically share their ideas, and make meaningful connections to the stories we read.\r\n\r\nThrough these lessons, students are learning to identify how authors use words and voice and are confidently embedding those techniques into their own writing. Because of your generosity, my students are growing as thoughtful readers and expressive writers, building skills that will support them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1762923719200,"projectUrl":"project/building-writers-one-read-aloud-at-a-ti/9828265/","projectTitle":"Building Writers, One Read-Aloud at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mesiti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5860832_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536778523616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mesiti"},{"teacherId":5642914,"projectId":9912882,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our special education classroom. Because of your kindness, we were able to receive a binding machine and laminating sheets that will have a meaningful and lasting impact on our students.\r\n\r\nThese resources allow us to create durable, adapted materials tailored to each student's unique learning needs. By binding and laminating visual supports, task cards, communication tools, and individualized learning activities, we can better support independence, engagement, and success in the classroom. The durability of these materials also ensures they can be used repeatedly, benefiting students now and in the future.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly enhances our ability to provide high-quality, accessible instruction and helps create a learning environment where every student can thrive. We are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and for believing in the potential of our students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a positive difference in our school community.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1764717244109,"projectUrl":"project/adapted-books-and-visuals/9912882/","projectTitle":"Adapted Books and Visuals!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laferriere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5642914_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767443089613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5642914"},{"teacherId":5642914,"projectId":9432869,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations that helped bring essential supplies into our elementary special education classroom. Thanks to your kindness, we now have crayons, laminating sheets, markers, and Lysol wipes—simple items that make an enormous difference in our day-to-day learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese materials are far more than classroom supplies. The crayons and markers help my students express themselves, build fine motor skills, and engage more deeply with hands-on activities. The laminating sheets allow me to create durable visual supports, schedules, and learning tools that my students can use repeatedly as they develop confidence and independence. The Lysol wipes help us maintain a clean, safe, and healthy space—something especially important for our young learners who benefit from a predictable and hygienic environment.\r\n\r\nYour support directly impacts my students' ability to learn, participate, and thrive. It brings color to our lessons, structure to our routines, and comfort to our classroom community. Please know that your generosity has created meaningful opportunities for children who truly deserve the very best.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and helping us grow.","fullyFundedDate":1758976253336,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-for-the-new-year/9432869/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies for the New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laferriere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5642914_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767443089613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5642914"},{"teacherId":7429585,"projectId":9492885,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. In kindergarten we learn to read, write, and use math and science concepts. We also learn to do many things such as coloring, cutting, gluing, and taking care of our materials.\r\nYour donation has provided my students with much needed supplies that support their lessons. We go through a lot of glue, expo markers, and cleaning wipes! Also, the students love having their own plastic box for crayons! \r\nYour support has made a meaningful impact on my classroom and is helping my students to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1754005177106,"projectUrl":"project/just-the-essentials-please/9492885/","projectTitle":"Just the Essentials Please","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kopech","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7429585_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598541468249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7429585"},{"teacherId":5642914,"projectId":9274230,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of TeachersPayTeachers gift cards. Thanks to your kindness, we've been able to bring much-needed differentiation into our classroom, tailoring lessons to meet the diverse needs of our students.\r\n\r\nDifferentiating instruction is key to ensuring that all students, regardless of their learning style or ability level, can access the curriculum in a way that's engaging and meaningful to them. Your support has made it possible to access high-quality, ready-to-use resources that allow us to personalize learning and create a more inclusive, dynamic classroom environment.\r\n\r\nWith the gift cards, we've been able to purchase materials that address a range of learning styles—visual, auditory, and kinesthetic—as well as tools that support students with varying academic abilities. The impact has been immediate, with students responding positively to the new activities, assessments, and learning strategies that match their needs and interests.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is truly making a difference, and we are so grateful for your commitment to education and our students' success. Thank you again for helping us bring more creativity, flexibility, and personalized learning into our classroom!\r\n\r\nWarm regards,","fullyFundedDate":1751824539196,"projectUrl":"project/differentiation-for-all/9274230/","projectTitle":"Differentiation for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laferriere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5642914_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767443089613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5642914"},{"teacherId":3616470,"projectId":8473563,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my classroom. The students loved the sensory materials and tools and used them every single day. By having access to items to help them regulate, like weighted lap bands, or manage their sensory input, like noise-canceling headphones, the students were able to access more environments and learn academics for longer periods of time.\r\nOn my list of requests, what looks like just a pair of headphones turned into access to music class or the big noisy social experience of eating lunch in the cafeteria. A bean bag was a safe cozy place to rest when overwhelmed, or to get some deep pressure when overstimulated. \r\nThese tools made such a difference for our students and they are such great quality that they can be used for next year, too. Thank you for supporting my students this year!","fullyFundedDate":1730386478158,"projectUrl":"project/autism-friendly-sensory-tools-and-safe-s/8473563/","projectTitle":"Autism-Friendly Sensory Tools and Safe Space Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaminski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3616470_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721072972336","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3616470"},{"teacherId":2415639,"projectId":9288177,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your supply donations. They went a LONG way this past school year and helped us all to achieve our goals of learning to read, write, and know our numbers. \r\nWe ended the school year being able to have snacks and enjoy projects with the use of all of the materials that were sent. These materials will also allow us to start the new school year prepared and able to nourish our minds and our bellies!\r\nWe appreciate your continued support of our classroom and all of our endeavors! Thank you so much again!!","fullyFundedDate":1746448983515,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-and-snacks/9288177/","projectTitle":"Supplies and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2415639_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626080650050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2415639"},{"teacherId":2415639,"projectId":8476010,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your supply donations. They went a LONG way this past school year and helped us all to achieve our goals of learning to read, write, and know our numbers. \r\nThe construction paper made a big impact in our classroom this past school year. We used all of the different colors to create new projects each week based on different holidays, writing themes, science themes, and for a free time reward. The construction paper holder was a life changer as our paper finally stayed nice and neat in place when we were not using it! \r\nThank you so much again!","fullyFundedDate":1720721934568,"projectUrl":"project/paper-paper-everywhere/8476010/","projectTitle":"Paper Paper Everywhere!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2415639_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626080650050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2415639"},{"teacherId":2415639,"projectId":8842935,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your supply donations. They went a LONG way this past school year and helped us all to achieve our goals of learning to read, write, and know our numbers. We used paper to complete our work, as well as pencils, crayons, and other coloring supplies. And we kept our classroom clean with the paper towels, cleaning wipes, hand wipes, and all of the cleaning supplies donated. We had a great year learning in kindergarten and it was all with your help. We appreciate your donation so much! Thank you so much again!!","fullyFundedDate":1729890538926,"projectUrl":"project/refresh-and-replenish/8842935/","projectTitle":"Refresh and Replenish","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2415639_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626080650050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2415639"},{"teacherId":2415639,"projectId":8459553,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your supply donations. They went a LONG way this past school year and helped us all to achieve our goals of learning to read, write, and know our numbers. We used our number lines each day to count as well as to learn how to add and subtract. We used our white board supplies to help us trace our letters and numbers and to complete math problems on our white boards. The book bins helped us to stay organized with our folders for every subject and helped us to learn how everything has its place.\r\nThank you so much again!!","fullyFundedDate":1719517039202,"projectUrl":"project/refresh-and-replenish/8459553/","projectTitle":"Refresh and Replenish","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2415639_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626080650050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2415639"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_59127","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":459,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":86,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":59,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":52.4,"schoolId":59127,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Veazie Street Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Veazie Street Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/rhode-island/providence-public-school-district/veazie-street-school/59127"}