{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 200 James McCune Smith","outOfStateSupporters":71.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7386435,"projectId":9883347,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding ELA and math resources—foam dice, dinosaur counters, number robots, pencil grips, jumbo pencils—and replacing essentials like dry erase markers, Mott's snacks, and a treasure box of prizes. Your support boosts hands-on learning, motivates students with positive rewards, and keeps our classroom ready for joyful, active practice every day. We deeply appreciate your investment in our children's growth. These ELA and Math resources have made our small group instruction more fun and engaging for students!! Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated!!","fullyFundedDate":1770661071579,"projectUrl":"project/ela-math-can-be-fun-and-interactive/9883347/","projectTitle":"ELA & Math Can Be Fun and Interactive!","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":9955126,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding the Number Staks and NumberBlocks Hot Dots workbooks that have made math hands-on and fun for our students — your generosity gave them number blocks to build numbers up to 10 and practice pairs of 10 through play. The children are engaged, enthusiastic, and growing in confidence as they explore counting and number relationships with these materials. We are grateful for your support in making early math learning playful and effective. Your support and generosity have made learning fun and engaging!!","fullyFundedDate":1768427298028,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-math-resources/9955126/","projectTitle":"Interactive Math Resources!","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":9973956,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding the materials that made our Kindergarten Lunar New Year parade possible — your generosity brought fortune cookies, festive music, Chinese fans, dragon arts and crafts, a gong, and hand drums to life for our students. Because of your support, our children experienced the sights, sounds, and traditions of Chinese culture in a joyful, hands-on way that will stay with them long after the celebration. We are deeply grateful for your investment in multicultural learning and for giving our students a memorable, respectful celebration of Lunar New Year.","fullyFundedDate":1767127620663,"projectUrl":"project/resources-to-celebrate-lunar-new-year-wi/9973956/","projectTitle":"Resources to Celebrate Lunar New Year With a Parade!","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":9973939,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the Bao Bao Learns Chinese books, bilingual musical toys, headphones, Chinese music, and chopsticks. Your generous gifts opened a joyful world of sounds, words, and hands-on play for our kindergarten class and helped make our Lunar New Year celebration extra special. We loved listening to the songs, pressing buttons on the board books to hear Mandarin words, and following along with the musical toys. The headphones let each child explore sounds without distraction, and the lively music filled our room with smiles and movement. Turning pages in the sturdy board books became a favorite group moment as children pointed to pictures and tried new words together. During Lunar New Year activities, the chopsticks made snack time into a playful lesson in focus and coordination—children cheered when they succeeded. Your kindness made learning Chinese feel exciting and possible for every child, and families told us how proud their little ones were to share new words and songs at home. We are deeply grateful for your support; you have given us tools that spark curiosity, build language skills, and create lasting memories. Thank you for helping our classroom grow brighter, more musical, and more connected to culture.","fullyFundedDate":1767113064635,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-experiences-to-learning-about-l/9973939/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Experiences to Learning About Lunar New Year!!","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":9973898,"letterContent":"Our kindergarten class would like to say a big thank you for funding our project, \"Celebrating Lunar New Year With Arts & Crafts!!\" The children were filled with excitement as they explored the beautiful Asian Folding Hand Fans, created colorful Hanging Dragon Crafts, and played with the cheerful Lion Head Toys and Dancing Lion Bricks. Your kindness brought the Lunar New Year celebration to life in our classroom!\r\n\r\nThis project helped our students learn about different cultures, express creativity, and share joy with one another. We are deeply grateful for your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1767110613870,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-lunar-new-year-with-arts-c/9973898/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Lunar New Year With Arts & Crafts!!","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":8032138,"projectId":10101405,"letterContent":"My students and I are extremely grateful for your generosity. Throughout the day we have snacks that we can munch on to keep us energized. There are times some of my students arrive at school without breakfast and now they have access to the snacks that you have funded. Thank you for donating to this worthy cause. Your kind gestures will always be remembered. Once again we express our appreciation and thankfulness. We extend our regards to all who have contributed to our project. We wish you the best always!!","fullyFundedDate":1773767574610,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-energized/10101405/","projectTitle":"Snacks Energized","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":9265709,"projectId":9696012,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Fueling Focus: Snacks for Hungry Minds\" project. Because of you, our students had snacks when they needed them, helping them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. This simple support made a big difference in their day and created a more caring, positive classroom environment.\r\n\r\nStudents were more engaged, participated more, and were better able to get through lessons without distraction. It also showed them that people truly care about their well-being. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1764692360702,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-snacks-for-hungry-minds/9696012/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Snacks for Hungry 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":9265709,"projectId":9734539,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our student-led initiative to provide sweatpants and hoodies to students in need this past February. As the colder months settled in, your generosity helped ensure that every student had access to warm, comfortable clothing. This effort was about more than just meeting a basic need, it was about showing care, building confidence, and fostering a sense of belonging within our school community.\r\n\r\nOur students took great pride in leading this project, from organizing the clothing drive to distributing items with respect and kindness. Through this experience, they learned valuable lessons in empathy, leadership, and teamwork. Most importantly, they saw how their actions, combined with your generosity, made a real difference in the lives of others.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, students who may have been facing difficult circumstances felt seen, supported, and valued. Your contribution not only provided warmth but also helped inspire a culture of compassion that continues to grow within our school.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and support. Thank you for helping us make a positive impact in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1761252547020,"projectUrl":"project/warm-up-the-community-spreading-kindnes/9734539/","projectTitle":"Warm Up the Community: Spreading Kindness Through Student-Led Clothing Support","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":9318041,"projectId":9782503,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. My students and I are grateful. They enjoy the snacks and waters on a daily basis. No child goes without snack since you donated to our class. \r\nThe Nutella is their favorite. They ask for that on a daily basis as well. The waters and juices are drunk room temperature or cold. They don't mind either way. They are just happy to be able to get a snack .\r\nWhen the boxes started arriving they got excited. They knew what was coming because we had a discussion about the project. It was wonderful watching their faces light up. \r\nWe thank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1767231029951,"projectUrl":"project/welcome-back-scholars/9782503/","projectTitle":"Welcome Back Scholars!","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":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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_136","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":275,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":59,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":6,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"7.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":28.4,"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"}