{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Intermediate School 201 Madeleine Brennan School","outOfStateSupporters":19.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9918287,"projectId":9102644,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students had an unforgettable, transformative experience bringing Willy Wonka Jr. to life on stage. The new materials you helped fund—costumes, props, and set pieces—played an essential role in making this vision a reality. These resources didn't just enhance our production; they empowered our students to step fully into their roles, building confidence, creativity, and collaboration in the process.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the students first laid eyes on the costumes and materials, their excitement was electric. I remember the day our \"Wonka\" tried on his hat and coat for the first time; in that instant, something clicked. He stood taller, spoke with a whimsical flair, and declared, \"I am Willy Wonka!\" It wasn't just a change in outfit—it was a transformation in spirit. The costume allowed him to explore and embody a character in a way that paper scripts and rehearsals alone never could.\r\n\r\nThe same magic touched every student. Our Oompa Loompas, clad in brightly colored wigs, giggled as they practiced their choreography. One student, who often struggles with public speaking, found confidence in her costume. \"I don't feel nervous anymore,\" she said. \"I'm not me—I'm a character!\" That moment alone was worth everything. \r\n\r\nThe set pieces helped us create a factory that felt real, playful, and immersive, with candy-colored pipes, glittering \"machines\" and edible looking set pieces. One parent told us, \"It truly felt like we were inside the chocolate factory.\" This was because of your help and belief in our drama company.","fullyFundedDate":1739056595841,"projectUrl":"project/is-201-playhouse-presents-willy-wonka-m/9102644/","projectTitle":"IS 201-Playhouse Presents Willy Wonka. Make this Production a Showstopper!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pepe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9918287_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738878059547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/is201playhouse"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_692","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1517,"numTeachers":87,"percentFrplEligible":78,"percentAsian":60,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":80.5,"schoolId":692,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Intermediate School 201 Madeleine Brennan School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Intermediate School 201 Madeleine Brennan School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/jhs-201-dyker-heights/692"}
Join the 82 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
Intermediate School 201 Madeleine Brennan School is
an urban public school
in Brooklyn, New York that is part of New York City Dept Of Ed.
It serves 1,517 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.4:1.
Its teachers have had 29 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Boost support for our school's classrooms. Share this page with friends and family who want to make a difference. If you're a teacher, sign up to get started!
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
Intermediate School 201 Madeleine Brennan School Demographics
78%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
79%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Intermediate School 201 Madeleine Brennan School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 4, 2025
DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students
in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
Intermediate School 201 Madeleine Brennan School
$11,880
raised using DonorsChoose
29
projects
funded
11
teachers
funded
82
donors
4
projects
for
basic supplies
12
projects for
technology
3
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Intermediate School 201 Madeleine Brennan School has received support from
66 individuals from New York and
16 individuals out-of-state.