{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 201 Discovery School","outOfStateSupporters":55.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":487648,"projectId":10095755,"letterContent":"I can't fully express my joy, excitement, and thanks for your donation to my project. It is so great to see that you share my vision for reaching children. Reading is an essential piece in my curriculum and now I have the materials to help my kids grow.\r\n\r\nI believe in starting small, and teaching social emotional intelligence is such an essential piece to our curriculum and now I have the tools to share with my students as well. With your generous donation, I can now start my own lending library within the classroom. I can't wait to read the books to the children. Thank you so much for your generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1773834616136,"projectUrl":"project/laugh-out-loud-reading-with-aaron-reynol/10095755/","projectTitle":"Laugh Out Loud Reading with Aaron Reynolds in Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp487648_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452516995743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/487648"},{"teacherId":9317878,"projectId":10085890,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project for humidifiers. Your generosity has made a real difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nSince we started using the humidifiers, the air in our room has become much more comfortable. The added moisture has helped reduce the dryness that we often experience during colder months when the heat is running. Students and teachers alike have noticed that the classroom feels better throughout the day, making it easier to stay focused and comfortable while learning.\r\n\r\nHaving a more comfortable environment helps create a space where students can concentrate, participate, and do their best work. Your support has directly contributed to improving the atmosphere in our classroom, and we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for investing in our students' learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1772550301041,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-air-for-healthy-learners/10085890/","projectTitle":"Healthy Air for Healthy Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9317878_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758056994370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-davi"},{"teacherId":487648,"projectId":9952571,"letterContent":"Words can't express how grateful I am for the wonderful donation you made for my classroom. The children were so excited the day the boxes arrived and we are continually using the materials on a daily basis. It is great to see that you share my vision for reaching children. Center time is an essential piece in my curriculum and now I have the materials to help my kids grow. The materials came just at the right time, when we are about to launch our Spring unit. On behalf of my pre-kindergarten class and my school, we all thank you so much for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1772648442820,"projectUrl":"project/please-put-some-ink-into-our-pre-k-print/9952571/","projectTitle":"Please Put Some Ink into Our Pre-K Printer!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp487648_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452516995743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/487648"},{"teacherId":3132876,"projectId":10086536,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible. With your help, my students got some really great toys to enhance their learning experiences. They were so excited when I showed them the new toys. They were thrilled to add the magnetic men to the Magna Tiles. They pretended they were going on boat rides. It was a lot of fun to see their excitement. They also played with the new magnetic pieces that they can build with. We also got Alpha-Pops where the students can match and recognize letters. \r\nI am beyond grateful for all the help we received. You've touched the lives of students that learn through play. \r\nYour generosity is appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1771007768904,"projectUrl":"project/purposeful-play-in-pre-k/10086536/","projectTitle":"Purposeful Play In Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3132876_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649891242789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3132876"},{"teacherId":3132876,"projectId":10090111,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding and making it possible for a new classroom rug. It has made a huge difference in the classroom. Not only did it brighten up. our classroom, it gave every student a spot to sit. Each circle is large enough for a student to sit in. It also allows us to practice some great skills, such as counting and color recognition.\r\nI have gotten so many compliments from colleagues. They love the way the carpet makes the classroom a more comforting place to be. \r\nI am also grateful because our old carpet was definitely showing signs of usage and needed to be replaced. Your generosity was appreciated, you made my classroom more inviting.","fullyFundedDate":1771361877025,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-classroom-rug/10090111/","projectTitle":"Colorful Classroom Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3132876_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649891242789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3132876"},{"teacherId":3132876,"projectId":9908191,"letterContent":"My students were overly excited to get the new Magna-Tiles. They created a beautiful structure and couldn't stop playing. We were also very lucky to get magnetic people to enhance their playing. Students were creating buildings and making up stories to go along with their building. They were making pretend that they were going on boats across the ocean.\r\nThe Magna Tiles are helping in many ways. They are working their fine motor skills, they are building their vocabulary and verbal skills. \r\nI am very thankful for all the help I received to make this project possible. You made my students very happy.","fullyFundedDate":1771374594341,"projectUrl":"project/magna-tile-fun/9908191/","projectTitle":"Magna Tile Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3132876_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649891242789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3132876"},{"teacherId":9317878,"projectId":9955125,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom mini fridge project! Because of your generosity, our students now have access to fresh, cold snacks every single day.\r\n\r\nIn our special education classroom, motivation and positive reinforcement are incredibly important tools for helping students learn, grow, and reach their goals. The mini fridge allows us to keep preferred snacks chilled and ready, which has made a meaningful difference in how we support our students. For many of our children, having access to a favorite cold snack is not just a treat — it's a powerful motivator that encourages communication, task completion, positive behavior, and independence.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the mini fridge, we've seen increased engagement throughout the day. Students are working hard to meet their individual goals, knowing that their efforts are recognized and rewarded. It has also helped us teach important life skills such as making choices, waiting appropriately, and practicing functional communication.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes far beyond providing an appliance. You've helped create opportunities for growth, confidence, and success for students who thrive on structured support and encouragement. You are directly impacting their daily experiences in a positive and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us in our classroom, thank you for believing in our students and investing in their success. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1766067751453,"projectUrl":"project/cold-snacks-warm-hearts-in-our-special/9955125/","projectTitle":"Cold Snacks, Warm Hearts in Our Special Needs Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9317878_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758056994370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-davi"},{"teacherId":3132876,"projectId":9818013,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all your help. With your help, two pre-k classes were able to get essential supplies that helped make learning time more engaging. \r\nWe got some great books that we can put in the block center. They are helping the students come up with ideas of what they can build during center time. We also got a cool, new rhyming book to help practice with rhyming. \r\nWe also got some good toys that help with number and letter recognition. We are very excited to introduce it to the class. \r\nThe Mitten is a very loved story, and now we have the felt pieces to retell the story.\r\nWe are very appreciative from the help we received.","fullyFundedDate":1770053450239,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-fun/9818013/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3132876_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649891242789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3132876"},{"teacherId":3132876,"projectId":10049421,"letterContent":"I was so happy to find out that my project, \"Keep Our Students Warm\"was funded. It was hard for me to see many of our students coming to school without the proper gear to keep them warm. Some jackets were too small. broken or just not warm enough. Working in a community where funds are limited, and some of our children live in temporary housing, the coats, scarves, hats and gloves came in a good time. We have had an extremely cold winter. \r\nMaking sure that most of our children have what they need, is important. I am extremely grateful for all the help my students received. \r\nYour contribution made a huge impact for our school.\r\nForever grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1769453029936,"projectUrl":"project/keep-our-students-warm/10049421/","projectTitle":"Keep Our Students Warm","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3132876_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649891242789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3132876"},{"teacherId":5415134,"projectId":9747203,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our entire school community, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of math games and supplies.\r\nTeaching in a Title I school, I am constantly reminded of how much our students can achieve when they have the right tools. Many of my students struggle with \"math anxiety,\" but the resources you provided have already begun to transform our classroom. Instead of worksheets, my students are now engaging in hands-on learning, building critical thinking skills, and—most importantly—having fun while mastering difficult concepts.\r\nYour kindness does more than just provide \"things\"; it sends a powerful message to my students that their education matters and that there is a community of people cheering for their success.\r\nThank you for investing in their future and for making our 2026 school year so much brighter.\r\nWith sincere thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1765899224565,"projectUrl":"project/math-counts/9747203/","projectTitle":"Math - Counts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5415134_orig.png?crop=478,478,x10,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769103717590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5415134"},{"teacherId":3132876,"projectId":9949864,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project and allowing each child to have their very own magnetic writing board. We're using them to help practice writing numbers and letters. They are able to practice without wasting numerous sheets of paper. \r\nThe students are very excited when we take them out for practice. They know it's a special time to practice what we learned. Having different ways to practice, makes learning more fun and exciting. They always look forward to using them. \r\nI appreciate all your support to our classroom. We are very grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1765834846725,"projectUrl":"project/mini-magic-writing-boards/9949864/","projectTitle":"Mini Magic Writing Boards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3132876_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649891242789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3132876"},{"teacherId":5415134,"projectId":9700927,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of hot glue-sticks, velcro, hooks, and other supplies that keep our classroom safe, beautiful, and functional!!!\r\nWe have been hanging up all of our art work, around the classroom and the hallways within our school building in new places, to share our collective knowledge, and we wouldn't have been able to do that with out your support and gifts. \r\nWe have been working on the clothing unit, and it is very difficult to hang fabric on shades within the classroom, with hot glue sticks, it has now been super easy, and it fills the students with pride to see their work hanging up within the room.","fullyFundedDate":1758636572315,"projectUrl":"project/the-4th-wall/9700927/","projectTitle":"The 4th Wall","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5415134_orig.png?crop=478,478,x10,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769103717590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5415134"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_936","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":301,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":39,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":41,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"7.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":44.2,"schoolId":936,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 201 Discovery School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 201 Discovery School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-201-kissena/936"}