{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 200 James McCune Smith","outOfStateSupporters":71.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10633450,"projectId":10561102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students through the \"See It, Learn It\" project. The document camera has made a meaningful difference in our classroom because students are now able to clearly see examples, directions, and demonstrations as we learn. I use it during reading, writing, math, and small-group instruction to model my thinking step-by-step. This has been especially helpful for my students who benefit from visual and hands-on learning.\r\nMy students are excited to have technology that makes our lessons more interactive. They can see their classmates' work, examine texts and materials up close, and follow along as I model new skills. The document camera has helped my students become more engaged and confident because they can clearly see what successful work looks like and then apply those skills to their own learning. I am truly grateful to every donor who helped make this resource possible. Your support is helping my students see learning in a new way","fullyFundedDate":1788959339475,"projectUrl":"project/see-itlearn-it/10561102/","projectTitle":"See it,Learn it.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10633450_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787806796774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10633450"},{"teacherId":2120545,"projectId":10189162,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our shared space at the school. Your contributions helped create a welcoming, joyful place where students could come together throughout the day. Because of your generosity, this space became much more than a room—it became a place filled with laughter, conversation, friendship, and connection.\r\n\r\n Students were able to use the space to play, share snacks and meals, relax, and engage in meaningful conversations with one another. It gave them an opportunity to be themselves, build relationships, and enjoy a sense of community within the school. These everyday moments may seem small, but they are an important part of creating a happy and supportive school environment.\r\n\r\n I am deeply grateful for your investment in our students and in the community we are building together. Your generosity helped make this shared space a special place where students could gather, connect, and make memories. Thank you for helping create a space where our students could feel welcome, included, and at home.","fullyFundedDate":1776853266012,"projectUrl":"project/a-shared-space/10189162/","projectTitle":"A Shared Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crocker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2120545"},{"teacherId":7386435,"projectId":10287149,"letterContent":"A heartfelt thank you to all of our wonderful donors for helping make our \"Golden\" Kindergarten Graduation so beautiful and memorable! ⭐ Your generosity provided special star-themed decorations that transformed our graduation into a celebration where every child could truly feel like a shining star. The star-themed graduation gifts were also a wonderful way to recognize our students for all of their hard work, growth, and achievements throughout the school year. Seeing their excitement and proud smiles made the celebration even more meaningful. Thank you for believing in our Kindergarten children and helping us celebrate how brightly they have shined. Because of your kindness, our little stars ended their Kindergarten year feeling proud, special, and celebrated! 🌟🎓💛","fullyFundedDate":1779550981838,"projectUrl":"project/golden-stars-kindergarten-celebration/10287149/","projectTitle":"\"Golden Stars\" Kindergarten Celebration Gifts!","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":10204095,"letterContent":"A heartfelt thank you to all of our wonderful donors for supporting our Kindergarten Graduation celebration! Your generosity helped us provide snacks and beverages for our Kindergarten students and their families to enjoy after this very special milestone. Our students were so excited to choose their own snack and beverage, and it was wonderful to see their family members enjoying snacks and juice alongside them. After a year filled with learning, growing, and making memories together, our children had one last opportunity to sit with their friends, laugh, talk, and celebrate all they had accomplished. Your kindness helped make their graduation day even more joyful and memorable. Thank you for helping us give our Kindergarten graduates and their families such a sweet and meaningful ending to an amazing school year! 🎓❤️🥤🍪","fullyFundedDate":1778026120787,"projectUrl":"project/snack-sip-hooray-we-graduated-today/10204095/","projectTitle":"Snack, Sip, Hooray! We Graduated Today!","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":9318041,"projectId":10125291,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. When I showed the children all of our deliveries, they were so excited. They jumped up and down and screamed yaaaaa. We were all very happy. \r\n Just the other day one child came in upset. I talked to him and calmed him down. His mom forgot his snack. I reassured him that I have snack for him and he would be fine. His face lit up when he was able to take from the snack box and get a water. He sat down with the brightest smile on his face. Made my day.\r\n These donations are a blessing to some children and a big helper to teachers. Thats why were so grateful to have these donations. Thanks so much again. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1777475678192,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-hydration/10125291/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Hydration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9318041_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701322909692","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9318041"},{"teacherId":8732643,"projectId":9892838,"letterContent":"Providing nutritious snacks and reliable access to hydration had a significant positive impact on my students' academic performance, health, and overall well-being. Many students arrived at school hungry or without adequate access to healthy food and water, making it difficult for them to concentrate and fully engage in learning. By ensuring they had healthy snacks and access to water throughout the day, students were better able to focus, participate in classroom discussions, and remain attentive during instruction. Teachers also observed improvements in students' energy levels, behavior, and emotional regulation, with fewer disruptions related to hunger or dehydration. The program helped create a more supportive and equitable learning environment by addressing basic needs that are essential for student success. Beyond the classroom, it encouraged healthier eating and hydration habits that students could carry into their daily lives, contributing to improved wellness and readiness to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1772550362416,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-beverages-please/9892838/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Beverages Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8732643_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x279,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666320309293","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8732643"},{"teacherId":8732643,"projectId":10262167,"letterContent":"The hydration initiative had a meaningful impact on my students' overall well-being and their ability to learn. By providing consistent access to water and educating students about the importance of staying hydrated, I observed improvements in their focus, energy levels, and classroom engagement. Students reported feeling more alert throughout the day, and there were fewer complaints of headaches and fatigue. The project also encouraged healthy habits, with many students choosing water over sugary drinks and becoming more mindful of their daily water intake. Overall, promoting hydration created a healthier learning environment and supported students' academic success, attendance, and participation in classroom activities.","fullyFundedDate":1778257950191,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-is-key/10262167/","projectTitle":"Hydration Is Key!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8732643_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x279,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666320309293","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8732643"},{"teacherId":8732643,"projectId":10177661,"letterContent":"The hydration initiative had a meaningful impact on my students' overall well-being and their ability to learn. By providing consistent access to water and educating students about the importance of staying hydrated, I observed improvements in their focus, energy levels, and classroom engagement. Students reported feeling more alert throughout the day, and there were fewer complaints of headaches and fatigue. The project also encouraged healthy habits, with many students choosing water over sugary drinks and becoming more mindful of their daily water intake. Overall, promoting hydration created a healthier learning environment and supported students' academic success, attendance, and participation in classroom activities.","fullyFundedDate":1776133227304,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-is-a-must/10177661/","projectTitle":"Hydration is a Must!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8732643_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x279,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666320309293","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8732643"},{"teacherId":8032138,"projectId":10101334,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations toward purchasing the IPADS for our classroom. \r\n\r\nWe needed additional devices so that the entire class could have access simultaneously. We have been using them for HMH, Envision Math Programs. We also use them for our i-Ready Assessments. We also use the IPADS to do our daily i-Ready Learning Path Lessons.\r\n\r\nWe will continue to take good care of them. Once again, we extend our deepest gratitude for your kindness and support of our students and classroom learning.","fullyFundedDate":1771602270574,"projectUrl":"project/learning-with-ipads/10101334/","projectTitle":"Learning With Ipads!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8032138_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630347179752","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8032138"},{"teacherId":9285503,"projectId":9911939,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and kindness to our students and community, all the items benefited students in keeping them warm during the harsh winter months and germ free with their personal pocket size purell hand sanitizers.\r\n\r\nThe hand warmers were especially useful for students when arriving and leaving school; and days when we had outdoor activities. \r\n\r\nThe sanitizer was specifically useful on class trips and personal item for students to keep in their desk and pockets \r\n\r\nWe greatly appreciate your support in providing these items to the students. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nI","fullyFundedDate":1772550433098,"projectUrl":"project/germ-free-and-warm/9911939/","projectTitle":"Germ-free and Warm","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":10072950,"letterContent":"The new resources have already made a positive impact in our classroom. Having water, snacks, tissues, and hygiene supplies readily available has helped create a more comfortable and focused learning environment for my 5th-grade students. Students are more settled throughout the day, especially during longer academic blocks, because they know their basic needs are being supported.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment happened during a collaborative science project on ecosystems. Students worked in teams to research different habitats and create presentations explaining how living things depend on one another for survival. Normally, some students become distracted when they are hungry, thirsty, or not feeling well, but with the snacks and water available, they were able to stay engaged and participate more actively in discussions and group work. It was wonderful to see students confidently sharing ideas, asking questions, and supporting one another throughout the activity.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were incredibly excited and grateful. Many immediately noticed the tissues and snacks and expressed appreciation that the classroom felt more welcoming and prepared for their needs. Several students said it made them feel cared for and comfortable, which was especially meaningful to hear. The hand sanitizer and tissues have also encouraged students to be more mindful about hygiene and keeping our classroom clean.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students are continuing to work on collaborative reading and STEM-based projects that require teamwork, critical thinking, and sustained focus. We are currently preparing for a cross-curricular project where students will research real-world environmental challenges and design creative solutions to present to the class. Having these resources available helps ensure students can remain focused, healthy, and ready to fully participate in these hands-on learning experiences each day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and helping create a positive environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.","fullyFundedDate":1772550502025,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-tissues/10072950/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Tissues","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":8732643,"projectId":10067111,"letterContent":"Your donation helped to provide essential winter gear to individuals and families in need, ensuring they stayed warm, safe, and protected during the colder months ahead. My students were very fortunate to receive your donation as many families in my school struggle with meeting their financial needs. This helped take a load off of their financials and students were in school daily. They knew that they could come and get as much warm gear that was needed without any judgment from anyone around them.","fullyFundedDate":1772550456874,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-in-winter/10067111/","projectTitle":"Warmth in Winter!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8732643_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x279,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666320309293","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8732643"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_136","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":306,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":55,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":6,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"8.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":28.6,"schoolId":136,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 200 James McCune Smith on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 200 James McCune Smith","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-200-james-m-smith/136"}