{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 206 Jose Celso Barbosa","outOfStateSupporters":40.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8701899,"projectId":9550662,"letterContent":"Receiving your donations have allowed for my class to do some great work. Headphones have been a really popular tool in the classroom for students, especially those with sensory needs. They have been able to use them during independent work, for extra quiet or during assemblies when it can get really loud. Tools such as play dough have also been helpful when students are upset, they have used it for things like calming down.\r\n\r\nPencils have also been a huge tools we've needed in our classroom. If you've worked with kids before, you know how easy it is to misplace things and pencils are one of them. Having a large amount of pencils has been helpful in allowing students to complete work. Our students have also loved the books we were able to purchase with your help. They are a favorite and are in constant rotation. Thank you al","fullyFundedDate":1756311539631,"projectUrl":"project/creative-mind-takeover/9550662/","projectTitle":"Creative Mind Takeover!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caraballo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8701899_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754936358173","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8701899"},{"teacherId":6061076,"projectId":9405036,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our \"Travel the World\" classroom transformation possible!\r\n\r\nMy students were absolutely thrilled when the materials arrived! One student immediately grabbed a wiggle cushion and exclaimed, \"This is SO cool! Can I use this during reading?\" Within minutes, they were testing out the bouncy bands and exploring the NeeDoh squeeze toys while admiring the colorful world maps on our walls.\r\n\r\nOur classroom has become a launchpad for exploring the world! We reference the travel maps daily during reading lessons, especially when characters journey to different countries. The \"Take a Walk in My Shoes\" posters helped create a classroom community in September.\r\n\r\nThe sensory tools have been game-changers. Students bounce gently on wiggle cushions and reach for the stretchy strings and NeeDoh toys during independent work, self-regulating naturally without disrupting the class.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created an inclusive classroom where every child can explore the world while staying focused and engaged. Thank you for believing in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1755712592609,"projectUrl":"project/around-the-world-sensory-classroom/9405036/","projectTitle":"Around the World Sensory Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hagadorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6061076_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718197475438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6061076"},{"teacherId":5524430,"projectId":9810279,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Thanks to your kindness, our 4th grade English Language Learners now have access to an exciting new collection of National Geographic books centered around sports—a topic that sparks curiosity, builds vocabulary, and connects students to the world beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThese books have already begun to make a meaningful difference. Many of my students are newcomers to the United States, and reading in English can feel intimidating. But sports are a universal language. The vibrant images, engaging facts, and accessible text in these books have helped my students feel more confident and motivated to read. They're learning new words, asking thoughtful questions, and making connections between their own experiences and the stories they read.","fullyFundedDate":1760533299752,"projectUrl":"project/reading-for-goals/9810279/","projectTitle":"Reading for Goals!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Connell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5524430_orig.png?crop=775,775,x5,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685115809182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-oconnell"},{"teacherId":5524430,"projectId":9471531,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing shirts for our students! Your kindness helped make our recent celebration a truly special and unifying experience.\r\n\r\nOur students were thrilled to receive their shirts and wear them with pride. The event was more than just a celebration—it was a powerful moment of togetherness. Seeing our students come together, proudly wearing their shirts, and celebrating both their differences and shared experiences was incredibly moving. It reminded us all of the strength and beauty found in our diverse community.","fullyFundedDate":1755707599994,"projectUrl":"project/i-am/9471531/","projectTitle":"I AM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Connell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5524430_orig.png?crop=775,775,x5,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685115809182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-oconnell"},{"teacherId":8685424,"projectId":9239710,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for choosing my project. Because of you, I am able to fill my classroom with colorful anchor charts that students are more drawn to. The impact of having access to color ink, especially in a 3rd grade classroom, is enormous. \r\n\r\nYour support makes such a difference, not only in the way my classroom looks, but in how my students feel about learning. They get so excited to see new charts and materials that reflect their hard work and creativity. The color coding of certain words helps the students know when one concept ends and the other begins. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1745682622627,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning-with-every-page-help-u/9239710/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning With Every Page: Help Us Print!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8685424_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662582201331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8685424"},{"teacherId":8685424,"projectId":9239483,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity toward my project. Because of you, both of my classes have access to colorful, working, and comfortable headphones to complete virtual assignments and for fun break times during the school day. The students use these headphones to access stories, i-Ready, Prodigy Education, and Duolingo to support their language acquisition in Spanish. The students love the headphones and they make for a quieter classroom environment when all of the students are logged on to their laptops. We hope you like the pictures of our students wearing the headphones! \r\n\r\nThank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1746467960739,"projectUrl":"project/amplifying-student-voices-with-headphone/9239483/","projectTitle":"Amplifying Student Voices with Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8685424_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662582201331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8685424"},{"teacherId":6877492,"projectId":9367272,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project ❤️ Your incredible generosity brought joy to eleven students who were excited to open the packages. They were amazed with all the goodies that they saw and they quickly unwrapped them. The slime , fidgets and coloring pencils are some of their favorites! \r\nStudents come in and they ask to draw or use the fidgets while they are gettung ready to learn and engage in an activity. The essential oils support the group throughout the day, as the space is filled with the calming smell of lavender and orange peels. Thank you so much! We really appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1753975594846,"projectUrl":"project/self-care/9367272/","projectTitle":"Self Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kalambakas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6877492"},{"teacherId":5524430,"projectId":9195960,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom project focused on journaling for English Language Learners (ELLs). Your generous contribution will provide essential supplies such as notebooks, pens, and visual aids that empower students to express themselves, build vocabulary, and develop confidence in their English writing skills. Journaling is a powerful tool that allows students to reflect on their experiences, practice sentence structure, and engage with the language in a personal and meaningful way. With your help, we can create a safe and encouraging environment where every student feels seen, heard, and supported on their language-learning journey.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation goes far beyond paper and ink—it opens doors to communication, creativity, and connection. These supplies will help students track their progress, celebrate their growth, and take pride in their learning. For many of our ELLs, journaling becomes a bridge between their native language and English, helping them make sense of their new world while honoring their unique voices. Thank you for being a part of their story and for making a lasting difference in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1742918386721,"projectUrl":"project/journaling-to-learn-english/9195960/","projectTitle":"Journaling to Learn English","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Connell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5524430_orig.png?crop=775,775,x5,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685115809182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-oconnell"},{"teacherId":540665,"projectId":8929431,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in funding the purchase of a new whiteboard for our classroom. Your contribution has made an immediate and meaningful impact, and I cannot thank you enough.\r\nWhen we first put the whiteboard together, the excitement in the room was truly unforgettable. The students' faces lit up with curiosity and enthusiasm, and they immediately began brainstorming ways we could use it. We are currently using it to showcase the many ways to solve math problems. The students love getting an opportunity to show the group on the whiteboard how they arrived at their math solutions. \r\nLooking ahead, we are planning to have the students create a concept map on the whiteboard for a science project about ecosystems, connecting ideas about food chains, habitats, and environmental impact.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1735581294199,"projectUrl":"project/no-distractions-please-im-learning/8929431/","projectTitle":"No Distractions Please! I'm Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haridat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp540665_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1482897656999","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/540665"},{"teacherId":260905,"projectId":8449179,"letterContent":"Students and parents come to our school and receive bags with sensory items and motivational tools every month. We cannot thank you enough for the joy and calm you have brought to our students. \r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials they were delighted. They beamed with joy. \r\nChildren use the sensory tools to help them cope with stressors. They use the putty to help them cool down or help them with focus. Noise cancelling headphones are used to help them concentrate. \r\n\r\nStudents are practicing self- regulation with the help of these useful tools! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1727879806983,"projectUrl":"project/lets-celebrate-our-incredible-kids/8449179/","projectTitle":"Let's Celebrate Our Incredible Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp260905_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523672569113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/260905"},{"teacherId":6061076,"projectId":8897378,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing donations! The students have really been enjoying playing the new comprehension and math facts games. Each week students play these games to help practice skills we have learned throughout the week!\r\n\r\nThe phonics, early reader, books have been a big help when teaching our newcomers who are just learning English. We use these books almost daily in our small group instruction. Having engaging books to use with our students is amazing!\r\n\r\nWithout your donations, these materials would have been much harder to get! Thank you for supporting my students and classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1729880889885,"projectUrl":"project/our-amazing-class/8897378/","projectTitle":"Our Amazing Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hagadorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6061076_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718197475438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6061076"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_119","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":378,"numTeachers":72,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":74,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"3 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"5.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.6,"schoolId":119,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 206 Jose Celso Barbosa on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 206 Jose Celso Barbosa","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-206-jose-celso-barbosa/119"}