{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 20 John Bowne","outOfStateSupporters":50.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10272634,"projectId":9742351,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Building Bright Futures Through Books. Because of your generosity, my second-grade students now have access to high-quality books they can actually hold, explore, and read each day. Many of my students are multilingual learners, and having engaging, accessible texts in our classroom has made a tremendous difference in both their confidence and participation during reading time.\r\n\r\nWhen the books first arrived, the excitement in our classroom was immediate. My students eagerly gathered around as we opened the box. During our small-group reading and literacy centers, students now independently choose books, practice retelling stories, and use vocabulary from the texts during speaking and writing activities. The books have also allowed us to practice making connections to characters and discussing story themes together as a community of readers.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these books during guided reading, partner reading, and writing activities. My students are currently working on responding to texts by asking and answering questions, making inferences, and writing about characters and their feelings. Your support has helped create a classroom environment where students feel excited about reading and proud of their learning. You have not only provided books — you have helped build confidence and language development.","fullyFundedDate":1764722252028,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-through-books/9742351/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures Through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Herrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10272634"},{"teacherId":1404957,"projectId":9976472,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind and generous donations. Because of you, my students will have their Stepping Up Activity Bags to celebrate their hard work and efforts throughout the year. \r\n\r\nI posted this project early, with the hopes that it would be funded by May. You can only imagine how ecstatic I was, when it was funded in February, ensuring that my beautiful Kindergarten Students will receive these amazing items. \r\n\r\nI can just see their looks of excitement when they receive their Stepping Up Graduation Gifts. Art supplies, educational books, water bottles and some summer fun toys will bring a huge smile to their faces!\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my Kindergarten Students. Thank you for believing In New York City Public Schools. We are truly blessed and grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1771007277151,"projectUrl":"project/stepping-up-activity-bags-summer-fun/9976472/","projectTitle":"Stepping Up Activity Bags: Summer Fun for Kindergarten Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wansor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1404957_orig.jpg?crop=571,571,x8,y106&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681405810198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/theaterartsinschools"},{"teacherId":1404957,"projectId":9820418,"letterContent":"I am very excited to share how much my students LOVE the materials that they received from the \"Literacy Games for Center Time\" project, that you so kindly funded.\r\n\r\nEach day, I sit with my class, in a circle, and show them how to use one of the Literacy Games. We then all play together. I posted a picture of one of the beautiful sets that makes learning the letter sounds super fun! Once the children know how to use the activity, they can then work in a small group to reinforce skills. The children get the opportunity to work on the skills they need, while having a wonderful time doing so. \r\n\r\nWe have used the art supplies to create a Kindness Bucket Activity. Incentives were beautifully organized and given to the children to support our Social Emotional Learning Program. \r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support and care! Thank you for believing in my Kindergarten students. Thank you for supporting New York City Public Schools. \r\nWe are blessed and thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1767199987727,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-games-for-center-time/9820418/","projectTitle":"Literacy Games for Center Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wansor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1404957_orig.jpg?crop=571,571,x8,y106&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681405810198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/theaterartsinschools"},{"teacherId":7995814,"projectId":9883475,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generous support of our project, \"Dance Through Chinese New Year.\" Because of you, our students are able to experience culture not just through books, but through movement, music, and joyful celebration.\r\n\r\nYour donations have helped bring this project to life in ways that truly matter. Through dance, our students are learning about Chinese New Year traditions, symbolism, and the spirit of community that surrounds this important holiday. They are building confidence, cultural awareness, and teamwork skills while celebrating diversity in a meaningful and engaging way.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, this is more than just a performance. It is an opportunity to connect with heritage, explore global traditions, and express themselves creatively. Your kindness has made that possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for supporting arts and cultural education. Your generosity is making a lasting difference in their learning and in their hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1766358636583,"projectUrl":"project/dancing-into-the-lunar-new-year-celebra/9883475/","projectTitle":"Dancing Into the Lunar New Year: Celebrating Culture Through Movement!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Li","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7995814_orig.png?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630701874009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7995814"},{"teacherId":7955800,"projectId":9896521,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students now have access to classroom snacks that help them stay focused and ready to learn. We use the snacks during long lessons and independent work time, and they've already made a difference in students' energy and concentration. When the students first saw the snacks, they were excited and very grateful—several shared how much it helped them get through the day.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our lessons and group projects, these snacks will support students by ensuring they can focus on learning without worrying about being hungry. Your kindness has helped create a more caring and supportive classroom environment, and it is truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1763995221218,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-power/9896521/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Power","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Krauze","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7955800_orig.png?crop=447,447,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750330585329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emilia-krauze"},{"teacherId":10274644,"projectId":9747784,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, our first graders now have STEM bins that we use during Fun Friday and for early finishers.\r\n\r\nThese STEM bins allow students to keep themselves educatively busy by working hands on with different materials. As they build and put together various pieces, they are engaging their creativity, problem solving skills, and critical thinking. The activities encourage students to use different parts of their brains while staying focused, motivated, and excited about learning.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped create meaningful, engaging learning opportunities for our students, and we are so grateful for your support. Thank you for investing in our classroom and our learners!","fullyFundedDate":1762787039256,"projectUrl":"project/learning-while-playing/9747784/","projectTitle":"Learning While Playing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10274644"},{"teacherId":415019,"projectId":9803719,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your generous donations and for helping to get this project funded for my students. The supplies have arrived and have already been put to great use. \r\n\r\nIt is so important to have adequate supplies for students. This way, they have the proper materials to help them succeed. They usually start off the year with the proper amount, but come January, those supplies are long gone and used. These supplies couldn't have come at a better time.\r\n\r\nNotebooks and pencils are of short supply at this point of the year so everyone was super happy when they arrived. The markers and dry erase markers have come in handy as well.\r\n\r\nThank you all from the bottom of my heart for helping get these supplies to my eager learners.","fullyFundedDate":1765382966035,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-are-what-we-need-to-succeed/9803719/","projectTitle":"Supplies Are What We Need to Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nitzan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nitzan"},{"teacherId":6462830,"projectId":9320256,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom library project. Because of you, my students now have brand-new book bins and a wonderful collection of new books that have completely transformed our reading space. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom and on our students' love of reading.\r\nWe are already using these new resources every day. The book bins have allowed us to organize our classroom library in a way that makes it easy for students to find books that match their interests and favorite series. During independent reading time, students can quickly browse the bins, choose books that excite them, and settle in to read with confidence. \r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were beyond excited. Their faces lit up as they helped unpack the boxes, explored the colorful bins, and eagerly flipped through the new books. There were lots of \"Can I read this one?\" and \"This looks so good!\" moments. The excitement was contagious, and it instantly sparked conversations about favorite genres, authors, and stories they couldn't wait to read.\r\nThanks to you, our next steps include using our expanded library to support our current reading lessons. With access to engaging, well-organized books, students are more motivated than ever to read, share, and grow as readers.\r\nBy contributing to this project, you gave our students more than just books and bins—you gave them excitement, confidence, and a welcoming space where reading truly matters. Thank you for giving our classroom a peek of your generosity and for helping us build a community of readers. We are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1757004770860,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-reading/9320256/","projectTitle":"For the Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rizzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6462830_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632958889015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6462830"},{"teacherId":8684397,"projectId":9757638,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through the \"Books, Markers, and Paper—Oh My!\" project. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to engaging new books and essential materials that support their growth as readers and writers. These new texts help students practice key literacy skills such as decoding, fluency, comprehension, and identifying story elements like characters, setting, and main ideas. Having a variety of books at their level allows students to build confidence and stamina while developing a genuine love for reading.\r\nReading in our classroom is active and joyful. Students read independently, with partners, and in small groups, using strategies like rereading, asking questions, and making connections to the text. The markers and paper are used daily as students respond to reading through drawings, writing sentences, and completing graphic organizers that help them organize their thinking. These materials make learning hands-on and allow students to express their understanding in creative and meaningful ways.\r\nSeveral students who were once hesitant readers are now excited to choose books and proudly share what they've read. One student who struggled with confidence now eagerly raises their hand to talk about characters, while another carefully uses the markers to illustrate and label details from stories. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on my students by giving them the tools they need to succeed, grow, and truly enjoy learning. Thank you for believing in our classroom and our readers.","fullyFundedDate":1758899154933,"projectUrl":"project/books-markers-and-paperoh-my/9757638/","projectTitle":"\"Books, Markers, and Paper—Oh My!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louimarre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8684397_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684104213206","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8684397"},{"teacherId":7995814,"projectId":9820224,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, \"Read the World: Scholastic News for Curious 4th Grade Readers\" has made a meaningful impact in our classroom. My students now have regular access to high-quality, age-appropriate nonfiction texts that connect reading skills to real-world topics.\r\n\r\nUsing Scholastic News, students are strengthening their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills while learning about current events, science, geography, and diverse cultures around the world. The articles spark curiosity, encourage thoughtful discussions, and help students make connections between what they read and their own lives.\r\n\r\nThis project has also helped build confidence in my readers. Many students who were previously hesitant to read nonfiction are now excited to engage with articles, analyze text features, and share their opinions. Having consistent access to these resources ensures that all students—regardless of background—can stay informed and feel empowered as readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students become curious, informed, and confident readers who are learning to understand the world around them. Your support truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1762531728897,"projectUrl":"project/read-the-world-scholastic-news-for-curi/9820224/","projectTitle":"Read the World: Scholastic News for Curious 4th Grade Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Li","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7995814_orig.png?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630701874009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7995814"},{"teacherId":10218750,"projectId":9643450,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generosity, kindness, and belief in my students. Your donation has already made a tremendous impact in our classroom, and I truly cannot thank you enough for supporting our learning community. As a teacher, there is no greater joy than seeing children become excited about reading, discovering new interests, and feeling proud of themselves as learners. Thanks to you, I get to witness these moments every single day.\r\n\r\nSince receiving your donation, our classroom has transformed in ways that are both meaningful and inspiring. The new books have brought so much energy and excitement into the room. My students rush to the library area the moment they walk in each morning, eager to pick out something new to explore. Many of my students, especially those who were previously hesitant readers, have started showing a newfound enthusiasm for books. They are developing stronger reading habits, asking deep questions, and sharing what they learn with one another. This is exactly the kind of environment I hope to create—one where reading feels joyful, empowering, and accessible to all.\r\n\r\nThe \"Who Is...?\" series has been a huge hit. I cannot emphasize enough just how much my students love these books. They have been captivated by the stories of different influential figures, from athletes to inventors to leaders who shaped history. Each time a student finishes one of the books, they immediately want to check out another. They are now having conversations with their peers about people who changed the world, connecting stories from the books to our social studies lessons, and even suggesting new topics they hope to learn about next. Seeing them so motivated and excited reminds me how important access to engaging, high-interest texts truly is.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has also helped create an inclusive classroom where every student—regardless of reading level, background, or learning style—feels valued and supported. Many of my students are English language learners, and these books have given them a way to build both language and confidence. Some of my struggling readers have picked up books from the series and, for the first time, felt successful and proud of their progress. These are moments I will remember for a long time, and they are possible because of you.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond providing classroom materials. You are helping build a love of reading, nurturing curiosity, and showing children that their education matters. You are giving them access to resources they may not have at home and helping shape their future in a positive and meaningful way. As a teacher, I am profoundly grateful for your willingness to invest in my students. It means more than words can express.\r\n\r\nThank you, truly, for believing in our classroom. Your kindness has brought so much joy, motivation, and learning into our space. My students and I are endlessly appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1758899241253,"projectUrl":"project/cool-kids-read/9643450/","projectTitle":"Cool Kids Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fortich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10218750_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755946100196","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10218750"},{"teacherId":415019,"projectId":9772932,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to thank you enough for helping to get this project funded for my students. The materials have arrived and have been put to great use. \r\n\r\nGetting to and from my classes has gotten much easier. The cart allows me to easily transport materials to and from my classes. It is sturdy and can hold the materials required for each of my classes. \r\n\r\nThe storage bins have helped me organize the materials I need for each class. The label maker has made organizing materials so much better. The charger comes with me to and from classes so I can ensure that the devices being used have power.\r\n\r\nThank you all for your generous donations and helping to fund this project for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1760637672582,"projectUrl":"project/just-roll-with-it/9772932/","projectTitle":"Just Roll With It","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nitzan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nitzan"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_2107","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":992,"numTeachers":85,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":66,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":49.7,"schoolId":2107,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 20 John Bowne on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 20 John Bowne","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-20-john-bowne/2107"}