{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 203 Oakland Gardens","outOfStateSupporters":19.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10536806,"projectId":10348914,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Building Independence, One Student at a Time!\" Your kindness has made such a meaningful difference in our classroom! As a special education teacher, one of my biggest goals is to create a learning environment where every student feels comfortable, supported, and confident in their abilities. Thanks to your generosity, we have been able to provide our students with resources that help them stay focused, engaged, and successful throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to see our new classroom materials! The flexible seating options, including floor cushions and chair bands, have given them opportunities to learn in ways that best meet their individual needs. These resources have been especially helpful during independent work, small-group instruction, and moments when students need a little extra movement or a comfortable space to focus. It has been wonderful to see my students begin to recognize what helps them learn best and make choices that support their own success.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we look forward to helping our students build even greater independence, confidence, and responsibility in the classroom. Your generosity has helped us create a space where students with different learning needs can thrive and feel proud of their accomplishments. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping make our classroom a place where every child has the opportunity to succeed. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1784759153418,"projectUrl":"project/building-independence-one-student-at-a/10348914/","projectTitle":"Building Independence, One Student at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rabold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10536806"},{"teacherId":3585132,"projectId":10642766,"letterContent":"Thank you so much Mom for all of your support and love for our classroom. Understanding that little learners need healthy snacks throughout their school day is very important. My children are off to a great start each day thanks to your generosity and kindness. \r\n\r\nMy students were super excited to see the variety of different choices that they now can pick from each day. Their smiles and laughter make my day. My kiddos are very adorable and now even more so with the sustenance you have provided for them!\r\n\r\nThank you for all that you do!","fullyFundedDate":1789356327024,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-super-young-learners/10642766/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks for Super Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeVoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3585132_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588893155253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-devoy"},{"teacherId":3585132,"projectId":10643585,"letterContent":"Thank you for all your support Grandma and Mom! We appreciate everything that you do for our class and the endeavors we plan. Having basic supplies in our room is so important for our lessons and learning.\r\n\r\nClassroom essentials may not seem like a glamorous ask, or even exciting. However, our classroom functioning would not be at its best as we seek to move forward seamlessly and without interruption to seek an essential learning support.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful to you for believing in our talents and helping us to have the best learning experiences possible! Thank you for your support and love.","fullyFundedDate":1790028481070,"projectUrl":"project/setting-off-to-a-great-start-in-pre-k/10643585/","projectTitle":"Setting Off to a Great Start in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeVoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3585132_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588893155253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-devoy"},{"teacherId":8929349,"projectId":7135292,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our classroom. Our students have had the opportunity to create and build in partnerships. You have provided hours of fun, creativity and joy in our class. These materials have lasted for the past few years and have been passed down from previous first grade classes providing enjoyment for many students. Thanks to your generosity our class is more welcoming and exciting place to be. Students look forward to starting their day with STEM tubs! We are so grateful and appreciate your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1683756733764,"projectUrl":"project/stem-builders-in-need-of-materials/7135292/","projectTitle":"STEM Builders in Need of Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. De Ciantis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8929349"},{"teacherId":3315849,"projectId":9646840,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our science classroom wish list. Your kindness and belief in our students have made a meaningful difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contributions, our science lab has been greatly improved. These resources have helped bring lessons to life, encouraged curiosity, and allowed students to engage more deeply in hands-on experiments and scientific investigations.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and helping inspire the next generation of scientists. Your generosity is truly appreciated by both students and teacher alike.","fullyFundedDate":1757603685852,"projectUrl":"project/axolotl-and-habitat-for-our-science-lab/9646840/","projectTitle":"Axolotl and Habitat for our Science Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Renart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3315849"},{"teacherId":3585132,"projectId":9941723,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for all of your help and support. Thank you so very much for helping to give us this opportunity to do more Hands-on learning. We love it! My students and I enjoy teaching practices that include materials that support concepts that aren't easily introduced by texts alone. Learning physical science concepts such as \"Energy\" from a textbook or storybook are just okay, but building ramps and watching force and motion in action can't be beat.\r\n\r\nMy students loved being able to race cars and learn scientific concepts at the same time. Thank you again for generous support. We appreciate your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1765251528437,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-energy-in-motion-let/9941723/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning Energy in Motion: Let's Push & Pull!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeVoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3585132_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588893155253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-devoy"},{"teacherId":2765339,"projectId":9746549,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom carpet project. Your support has already made a meaningful difference in our daily routines and the way my students learn and connect with each other.\r\n\r\nHow we're using the new carpet:\r\nThe carpet has quickly become the heart of our classroom. We use it for morning meetings, read-alouds, small-group discussions, and even mindfulness moments. It has created a warm, inviting space where students feel comfortable sitting together, sharing ideas, and building classroom community.\r\n\r\nA special moment:\r\nOn the first day we unrolled the carpet, the students gasped and ran their hands over the fibers, saying things like \"It feels like a real living room!\" and \"This is our spot now!\" Within minutes, they sat in a circle and asked if we could start a story together right there on the floor. That spontaneous moment turned into an incredible collaborative storytelling activity—one that set the tone for the joyful learning the carpet now helps foster every day.\r\n\r\nTheir first reactions:\r\nThe excitement was genuine and contagious. Several students started picking out \"their spot,\" while others laid down to read as if they'd been waiting for this kind of cozy space all year. It was one of those unforgettable teacher moments where you see just how much the environment impacts engagement.\r\n\r\nNext steps in our learning:\r\nRight now we're working on a unit that focuses on teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. The carpet has become our meeting space for brainstorming, partner sharing, and group planning. In the coming weeks, students will be using this space to present their mini-projects, practice speaking and listening skills, and gather for daily literacy circles. The carpet has already enhanced our sense of community, and it will continue to support meaningful collaboration throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' experience. Your generosity has created a warm, welcoming environment where learning truly comes alive.","fullyFundedDate":1758835555135,"projectUrl":"project/new-rug-for-the-best-5th-grade-class/9746549/","projectTitle":"New Rug for the BEST 5th Grade Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Popovits","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2765339"},{"teacherId":3585132,"projectId":8895806,"letterContent":"Thank you for all your support Grandma and Mom! We appreciate everything that you do for our class and the endeavors we plan. Having basic supplies in our room is so important for our lessons and learning.\r\n\r\nClassroom essentials may not seem like a glamorous ask, or even exciting. However, our classroom functioning would not be at its best as we seek to move forward seamlessly and without interruption to seek an essential learning support. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful to you for believing in our talents and helping us to have the best learning experiences possible! Thank you for your support and love.","fullyFundedDate":1729983137454,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-of-the-year-basics-for-a-succe/8895806/","projectTitle":"Beginning of the Year Basics for a Successful Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeVoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3585132_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588893155253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-devoy"},{"teacherId":3585132,"projectId":8954537,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for giving my students the opportunity to learn and grow with the support of these challenging materials. School life can sometimes feel stagnant. But the materials we received will help my little learners to feel more excited as new content is being introduced. My students love NumberBloxs and these items make for a STEM-filled learning experience.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate the generosity and kindness you have chosen to bestow on us. My students were thrilled to see all of the boxes that were gifted to them. They eagerly watched as I pulled yet another marvel from the brown boxes. \r\n\r\nThank you again for the joy you have given my students.","fullyFundedDate":1732170104441,"projectUrl":"project/cool-kinder-math-centers/8954537/","projectTitle":"Cool Kinder Math Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeVoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3585132_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588893155253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-devoy"},{"teacherId":3585132,"projectId":9078675,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for giving my students the opportunity to learn and grow with the support of these challenging materials. School life can sometimes feel stagnant. But the materials we received will help my little learners to feel more excited as new content is being introduced. My students love LEGOs and these items make for a STEM-filled learning experience.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate the generosity and kindness you have chosen to bestow on us. My students were thrilled to see all of the boxes that were gifted to them. They eagerly watched as I pulled yet another marvel from the brown boxes. \r\n\r\nThank you again for the joy you have given my students.","fullyFundedDate":1742940888535,"projectUrl":"project/stem-learning-with-high-interest-lego-bu/9078675/","projectTitle":"STEM Learning with High-Interest Lego Builds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeVoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3585132_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588893155253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-devoy"},{"teacherId":3585132,"projectId":9332226,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your help. My students are very happy and they were excited about all of the new materials that came into our classroom. We appreciated all your generosity and kindness in supplying us with new supplies to work with in our classroom. All of our favorite things arrived in the box and everyone was happy and smiling. We began right away to unpack the supplies and started using all of them immediately with our class sharing nicely. We appreciate all that you have done to brighten our school days!","fullyFundedDate":1746906097502,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-learning-about-the-environm/9332226/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Learning About the Environment!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeVoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3585132_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588893155253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-devoy"},{"teacherId":3585132,"projectId":8671378,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for giving my students the opportunity to learn and grow with the support of these calming materials. School life can be very stressful. The materials we received will help my little learners to feel more calm and relaxed while new content is being introduced. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate the generosity and kindness you have chosen to bestow on us. My students were thrilled to see all of the boxes that were gifted to them. They eagerly watched as I pulled yet another marvel from the brown boxes. \r\n\r\nThank you again for the joy you have given my students.","fullyFundedDate":1735628848546,"projectUrl":"project/a-calming-and-compassionate-classroom-ce/8671378/","projectTitle":"A Calming and Compassionate Classroom Centered Around Caring","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeVoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3585132_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588893155253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-devoy"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_961","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":770,"numTeachers":58,"percentFrplEligible":47,"percentAsian":76,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"13.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":80.3,"schoolId":961,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 203 Oakland Gardens on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 203 Oakland Gardens","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-203-oakland-gardens/961"}