{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 200 James McCune Smith","outOfStateSupporters":71.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9285503,"projectId":9766362,"letterContent":"I want to share my sincere gratitude and the meaningful impact your generous support has had on our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe new MacBook Air has truly transformed our learning environment. With its speed, reliability, and advanced capabilities, it has streamlined lesson planning, enhanced presentations, and allowed us to integrate more interactive and engaging digital resources into daily instruction. Students benefit from clearer visuals, smoother transitions between activities, and access to high-quality instructional materials that support diverse learning needs. It has strengthened both preparation and delivery of lessons, making instruction more efficient and impactful.\r\n\r\nThe protective case ensures that this valuable resource remains safe and durable for long-term classroom use, allowing us to continue benefiting from it for years to come.\r\n\r\nThe visual timer has been an incredible addition to classroom management. It helps students better understand time expectations, stay focused during independent work, and transition smoothly between activities. The clear visual countdown supports time management skills and promotes student independence and responsibility.\r\n\r\nThe presentation clicker with stylus has also improved instructional flow. It allows for seamless movement around the classroom while presenting, increasing engagement and interaction with students. The stylus feature supports hands-on modeling, annotation, and real-time problem solving, making lessons more dynamic and accessible.\r\n\r\nTogether, these tools have created a more organized, interactive, and student-centered learning environment. Your generosity has made a lasting and meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1763581300421,"projectUrl":"project/technology-in-the-classroom/9766362/","projectTitle":"Technology in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beharry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9285503_orig.jpg?crop=507,507,x444,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722450729486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbeharry"},{"teacherId":9285503,"projectId":9457398,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for providing our classroom with a document camera. This resource has truly transformed the way we teach and learn each day.\r\n\r\nThe document camera allows lessons, examples, and student work to be clearly displayed for everyone to see in real time. It has improved student engagement, as learners can follow along more easily during modeling, guided practice, and discussions. It has also made it possible to quickly share and celebrate student work, helping build confidence and a stronger sense of classroom community.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the ability to zoom in on texts, math problems, diagrams, and hands-on demonstrations has increased clarity and accessibility for all students, supporting different learning styles and needs. It has streamlined instruction, reduced confusion, and created more opportunities for collaboration and interactive learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1758899205064,"projectUrl":"project/document-camera-confident-students/9457398/","projectTitle":"Document Camera= Confident Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beharry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9285503_orig.jpg?crop=507,507,x444,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722450729486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbeharry"},{"teacherId":9265709,"projectId":9893297,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for supporting our \"No Empty Stomachs, Only Full Minds\" project. Because of your generosity, we were able to turn an idea into something real and meaningful for our students.\r\n\r\nWith the supplies you helped fund, our students put together on-the-go meal packages for classmates who may need a little extra support. They helped organize the food items, assemble the bags, and prepare them for distribution. It was important to us that this project be student-led, and they truly stepped up. They worked carefully and respectfully, understanding that these bags would make a difference for someone sitting right next to them in class.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful parts of this experience was watching students realize how connected we all are. We had honest conversations about hunger and how it can affect focus, mood, and learning. Many students shared that they had never thought about how hard it might be to concentrate when you're hungry. This project gave them the chance to not only learn about a real issue, but to do something about it.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, students in need now have access to easy, discreet meal options they can grab when necessary. That peace of mind matters. When students don't have to worry about an empty stomach, they can focus more fully on being present in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour donation helped provide more than food. It helped build compassion, awareness, and a stronger sense of community within our school. We are so grateful for your support and for believing in our mission.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a real difference in our students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1763481758365,"projectUrl":"project/no-empty-stomachs-only-full-minds/9893297/","projectTitle":"No Empty Stomachs, Only Full Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9265709_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x253,y179&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697934161351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lizzettealvarado"},{"teacherId":9225356,"projectId":9892775,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a reliable supply of snacks that students can access when they truly need them. These snacks are used during long instructional blocks, testing days, and moments when hunger starts to interfere with focus. One meaningful moment was seeing a student who usually struggles to stay engaged relax and refocus after having a small snack—something as simple as that made a noticeable difference in their ability to participate and learn.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the snack bins, their reactions were a mix of excitement and relief. Many were eager to see familiar options, while others were simply grateful to know food was available if they needed it. Having these snacks removes anxiety and stigma, because students no longer worry about being the only one without food. It creates a classroom environment where everyone feels cared for and supported.\r\n\r\nNext, these snacks will continue to support our daily learning by helping students maintain energy and concentration throughout the school day. With hunger no longer being a constant distraction, students are better able to engage in lessons, collaborate with peers, and persevere through challenging tasks. Your support ensures that students' basic needs are met so they can focus on what matters most—learning, growing, and succeeding. Thank you for helping make our classroom a more equitable and nurturing place for every child.","fullyFundedDate":1763481757894,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-little-minds-one-snack-at-a-tim/9892775/","projectTitle":"Fueling Little Minds, One Snack at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Page","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9225356_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693054463610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9225356"},{"teacherId":9225356,"projectId":9592283,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom feels more prepared, more creative, and more joyful every single day. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference for my students.\r\n\r\nWe are already using these new resources daily. The dry erase markers and magnetic holders have transformed our small-group instruction and practice time—students can grab materials independently and jump right into problem-solving without waiting or sharing worn-out supplies. The pencils, glue sticks, and cleaning cloths help us stay organized and take pride in our space, while the disinfecting wipes make it easier for us to keep our classroom clean and safe for everyone.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was when students saw the Astrobrights paper and cardstock for the first time. Their eyes lit up as they sorted colors and immediately started brainstorming what they wanted to create. Within minutes, they were designing posters, diagrams, and creative responses to lessons—work they were genuinely excited to show off. Several students even commented that it felt like a \"real art studio\" or \"college classroom,\" which was incredibly empowering to hear.\r\n\r\nNext, we're using these materials to support an upcoming unit that blends academic skills with creativity. Students will be working on collaborative projects where they plan, draft, revise, and present their learning using the colorful paper and markers. These hands-on tools help students stay engaged, express their thinking clearly, and build confidence in their work.\r\n\r\nYour support did more than provide supplies—it gave my students a classroom that encourages responsibility, creativity, and pride in learning. Thank you for believing in them and for giving us the tools to grow together.","fullyFundedDate":1758899093675,"projectUrl":"project/write-wipe-and-shine-tools-for-confid/9592283/","projectTitle":"Write, Wipe, and Shine: Tools for Confident Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Page","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9225356_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693054463610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9225356"},{"teacherId":7386435,"projectId":9923930,"letterContent":"With the end of the year coming up, I was able to use the students' Class Dojo points that they have gained throughout the year for good behaviors, following directions, completing homework and class work, and for attendance to reward them with the prizes from this project. Thank you for helping me to encourage my students to achieve these points through hard work and effort from September to December. Since some of these reward prizes were holiday rewards, I was able to surprise them by giving them the rewards as gifts. In the New Year, I can continue to motivate them to continue working hard to get more reward prizes!! Thank you for your support and generosity!!","fullyFundedDate":1765743981731,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-with-classdojo-rewards-to-build-sch/9923930/","projectTitle":"PBIS With ClassDojo Rewards to Build School Community!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7386435_orig.jpg?crop=1128,1128,x111,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598312925121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/susan-lui-jimenez"},{"teacherId":7386435,"projectId":9891437,"letterContent":"We love our Tonies Audio Box with the storybook characters. The students love listening to the stories created by each character figures. We love the characters that read stories to us; we also love the characters who sing to us too. There is one character that I can use to record the stories with my voice. The students love listening to stories with my voice. They recognize my voice and feel comforted hearing it. I love that there are so many varieties of characters to choose from. I have a case to keep all the character figures in it. When students are in centers, they get to choose any character they like to listen to. Thank you for making stories enjoyable for my students!!","fullyFundedDate":1764211825649,"projectUrl":"project/learning-stem-with-tonies-audio-stories/9891437/","projectTitle":"Learning STEM With Tonies Audio Stories and Animal Character Toys!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7386435_orig.jpg?crop=1128,1128,x111,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598312925121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/susan-lui-jimenez"},{"teacherId":7386435,"projectId":9894915,"letterContent":"My students love the Hot Chocolate experiences in our class. We already made hot chocolate with the marshmallows twice in our class. We usually drink it in the afternoon during our snack time while eating our snacks. The students love putting the marshmallows in their hot chocolate. The children bring milk containers from their lunch. I use a Keurig machine to fill the cups with hot water and the hot chocolate powder. Then we add milk to their cups to cool the hot chocolate down before their drink them. They thoroughly enjoyed this hot chocolate experience very much. You made it happened for the children. Thank you for your support and generosity!!","fullyFundedDate":1763481759534,"projectUrl":"project/learning-about-stem-through-a-hot-chocol/9894915/","projectTitle":"Learning About STEM Through a Hot Chocolate Experience!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7386435_orig.jpg?crop=1128,1128,x111,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598312925121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/susan-lui-jimenez"},{"teacherId":7386435,"projectId":9869276,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding this SEL calming toys project. These calming toys really helped my students, especially the calming strips. I have several students who have a hard time keeping still or keeping calm in their seats. I put the calming strips on the table or on themselves to help them to feel the strips when they get anxious or fidgety in their seats. Also the fidget toys help the Autistic students to keep their minds focus and the Earth buddy helps students to calm down when they hug it. Thank you for your support and generosity!!","fullyFundedDate":1763436574430,"projectUrl":"project/self-regulating-or-calming-toys-and-game/9869276/","projectTitle":"Self-Regulating or Calming Toys and Games!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7386435_orig.jpg?crop=1128,1128,x111,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598312925121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/susan-lui-jimenez"},{"teacherId":7386435,"projectId":9811713,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our project to get jumbo pencils, homework bags, reading bags, and testing dividers. At this time of year, we desperately needed these items to replenish tools for the students. We were running out of pencils; our homework bags were breaking, and we didn't have any divider to separate students from cheating during testing. These materials came just in time for our to use these materials for testing using the pencils. Also, we needed the homework bags to keep students homework notebook and folders organized in their bookbag. The reading bag keeps their books organized in the classroom to read during DEAR time (Drop Everything And Read). We thank you for your support and generosity to our classroom!!","fullyFundedDate":1761924716001,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-supplies-desperately-needed/9811713/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Supplies Desperately Needed!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7386435_orig.jpg?crop=1128,1128,x111,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598312925121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/susan-lui-jimenez"},{"teacherId":7386435,"projectId":9889188,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our Author's chair and comfortable seat pad and the smell-free garbage can. The children love using the garbage can and seeing it opening and closing automatically. It also is cleaner and more efficient than the old garbage can that we had. After each writing unit, the students get to sit in the Author's chair to read their writing piece to the class. The students love that the chair is comfortable and that it spins around so they enjoyed sitting on it. Each child takes turn sitting on it. Thank you for your support and generosity!!","fullyFundedDate":1763595555672,"projectUrl":"project/furniture-for-cleanliness-and-comfortabl/9889188/","projectTitle":"Furniture For Cleanliness and Comfortable For Sharing Writing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7386435_orig.jpg?crop=1128,1128,x111,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598312925121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/susan-lui-jimenez"},{"teacherId":4979985,"projectId":9344764,"letterContent":"The headphones really have made all the difference in our learning. We use them almost daily and the students comfortably access educational apps, online tutorials, and interactive learning platforms at their own pace, fostering a more customized educational journey.\r\n\r\nMy students are now able to listen to audio resources, such as audiobooks or instructional podcasts, that align with their learning preferences and levels. 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