{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 70 Max Schoenfeld School","outOfStateSupporters":46.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8098859,"projectId":9148235,"letterContent":"Show moreShow lessBecause of your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a more organized, engaging, and sensory-rich learning environment where every child can thrive. From the moment we introduced the new materials, the excitement in the room was immediate and genuine. When students first saw the sensory items like the kinetic sand, mermaid sand kit, slime, and glitter putty, their faces lit up with curiosity and joy. Many of our students in this ICT setting benefit from hands-on, tactile experiences, and these tools have already become an essential part of how they explore, regulate, and learn. One memorable moment was during our small group exploration time when a student who typically struggles to stay engaged sat calmly for over ten minutes, fully immersed in building and molding with the kinetic sand. It was a powerful reminder of how the right resources can unlock focus and confidence.\r\nThe construction sandbox toy has also become a classroom favorite, especially during our dramatic play and STEM-centered activities. Students have been working together to create mini construction sites, using language to describe their actions, roles, and ideas. This has naturally supported social interaction, collaboration, and vocabulary development. At the same time, our new cardstock and scrapbook paper have elevated our art projects. Recently, students used the bright and pastel papers to create \"All About Me\" collages, practicing fine motor skills while expressing their identities and interests. The rotating art supply storage and crayon caddy have made it easy for students to independently access materials, encouraging choice-making and responsibility.\r\nEqually impactful has been the organizational support these resources provide. The clear bins for our cubby wall locker have helped create a more structured and predictable environment. Each student now has a clearly defined space for their belongings, which has improved transitions and reduced confusion. The Ziploc bags have been incredibly useful for storing individual materials, student work, and even sensory kits, keeping everything clean and accessible. These systems support independence and are especially helpful for students who benefit from visual organization and routine. Even everyday items like paper towels and shaving cream have played a role in learning—students have used shaving cream for sensory writing activities, practicing letter formation in a fun and engaging way.\r\nLooking ahead, we are excited to build on this momentum. Our next steps include integrating these materials into more structured learning experiences, such as guided sensory centers tied to literacy and math goals. We also plan to expand our use of sensory tools as part of emotional regulation strategies, helping students identify their needs and choose appropriate supports. Additionally, we will continue using the art materials for collaborative projects that connect to our themes, allowing students to create, share, and reflect together. Your support has not only provided us with valuable tools, but it has also opened new pathways for learning, independence, and joy in our classroom. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in the daily experiences of our students","fullyFundedDate":1746539413114,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-time-with-our-special-little-one/9148235/","projectTitle":"Sensory time with our special little ones regulates our needs.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Canales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8098859_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727041906843","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8098859"},{"teacherId":8098859,"projectId":10080173,"letterContent":"Our classroom has truly been transformed by your generosity—thank you! From the moment the boxes arrived, my students were filled with excitement. Their eyes lit up seeing the variety of snacks like Ritz-Bits cheese crackers, Teddy Grahams, Cheez-Its, Oreo packs, Milano cookies, Skinny Pop popcorn, Welch's fruit snacks, and even the Utz cheese balls. The bottled water has been especially helpful in keeping everyone hydrated and refreshed throughout the day.\r\nWe use these resources daily during snack time, which has become an important part of our routine. One special moment that stood out was when students practiced sharing and taking turns while choosing between granola bars, crackers, or fruit snacks. It created a great opportunity to build social skills, patience, and kindness. The pistachios even sparked curiosity, with students asking questions and trying something new!\r\n\r\nThe candy bars have been used as special rewards to celebrate positive behavior and milestones, which has motivated students and boosted their confidence. Seeing their smiles and excitement has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we plan to incorporate these resources into lessons about healthy choices, counting, sorting, and even simple graphing activities based on favorite snacks. Your support has not only helped meet my students' basic needs but has also created meaningful learning experiences and joyful moments in our classroom. Thank you for being part of our journey!","fullyFundedDate":1771888065945,"projectUrl":"project/positive-behavioral-rewards/10080173/","projectTitle":"Positive Behavioral Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Canales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8098859_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727041906843","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8098859"},{"teacherId":20725,"projectId":10143615,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for donating towards our classroom. The books that you have generously sent us are used in the classroom during Book Clubs where students are in small groups reading the books that are at their levels. They meet each day and discuss the assigned reading, then respond to reading response questions that require a discussion about the ADDE format they have been following throughout the grades. The students are excited to have the new reading materials as we have exhausted the classroom library since the books for their levels are few in numbers.","fullyFundedDate":1775597631142,"projectUrl":"project/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid/10143615/","projectTitle":"Diary of a Wimpy Kid","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jorawar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp20725_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625785913588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/20725"},{"teacherId":20725,"projectId":10143669,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for donating towards our classroom. The books that you have generously sent us are used in the classroom during Book Clubs where students are in small groups reading the books that are at their levels. They meet each day and discuss the assigned reading, then respond to reading response questions that require a discussion about the ADDE format they have been following throughout the grades. The students are excited to have the new reading materials as we have exhausted the classroom library since the books for their levels are few in numbers.","fullyFundedDate":1775563354635,"projectUrl":"project/amulet-wanted/10143669/","projectTitle":"Amulet Wanted","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jorawar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp20725_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625785913588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/20725"},{"teacherId":3204659,"projectId":9930034,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of board games, including Tic Tac Toe, Sorry, Jenga, Uno cards, Giant Chess, and Giant Tic Tac Toe. Your thoughtful contribution has brought so much joy and excitement to our students. These games are not only fun, but they also encourage teamwork, strategic thinking, and positive social interaction among our students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our students are now able to enjoy these games during recess and in our afterschool program. It has created a welcoming and engaging environment where students can relax, connect with their peers, and build important life skills. We truly appreciate your support and generosity—it is making a meaningful difference in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1771889281900,"projectUrl":"project/board-games-for-recess-time/9930034/","projectTitle":"Board Games for Recess Time.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ventura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3204659"},{"teacherId":20725,"projectId":10123414,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving the students a means for self expression. When all else fails, they will draw out their emotions. These materials are used during free time, as well as, class time for students to paint and draw and retell what they've learned through a different medium. It really is amazing to see how they grasp the materials is much more readily in this format and it allows them to do the task and show what they know while using their creativity. Thank you once again for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1772550345631,"projectUrl":"project/head-start/10123414/","projectTitle":"Head Start!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jorawar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp20725_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625785913588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/20725"},{"teacherId":20725,"projectId":10120235,"letterContent":"Thanks to you, we can take a break and refuel throughout the day. Students are so happy when we get to 10:15am each day because it is break time and they can help themselves to a healthy snack. They love being able to select something healthy to eat, so much so that they continue working while snacking sometimes.\r\n\r\nIt leaves a great impression on their young minds when they know that they are cared fir and that their education is valued. Your contribution encourages their persistence in the classroom and that is immeasurable.","fullyFundedDate":1772550378812,"projectUrl":"project/nourish-my-knowledge/10120235/","projectTitle":"Nourish My Knowledge","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jorawar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp20725_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625785913588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/20725"},{"teacherId":20725,"projectId":10050779,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to start off the cold season on a positive note. The warm scarves and gloves really help students to transition into the new season and to know that they are cared for and loved. Not all students come from the same home situations where these things are provided, so this donation greatly helps. These supplies will encourage the students to put forth more effort into their education because they realize that others care enough about their learning process to contribute money towards the materials they need. Thank you so much for your generosity and continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1771983826147,"projectUrl":"project/keep-me-warmn-ii/10050779/","projectTitle":"Keep Me Warmn- II","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jorawar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp20725_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625785913588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/20725"},{"teacherId":20725,"projectId":9928894,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom. These stem kits that arrived have been absolutely amazing. The students love having something more hands on to work with and the directions with the pictures really helps those who are having a difficult time with reading. My tactile learners love getting their hands on the different models that they're building. Thank you so very much for encouraging learning and our classroom.\r\n\r\nStudents have even ask to take the kids home so they can work on them with their siblings.","fullyFundedDate":1771933188250,"projectUrl":"project/stem-steam/9928894/","projectTitle":"STEM Steam","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jorawar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp20725_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625785913588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/20725"},{"teacherId":9934680,"projectId":9939771,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the incredible difference your recent snack donation has made for our students at P.S 70.\r\nBefore your support, many of our learners struggled with the \"afternoon slump\" or came to class distracted by hunger. Because of you, we now have a \"Snack Station\" that has completely shifted the energy in our room. I recently watched one student, who often struggled to stay on task, finish an entire math assignment after having a simple granola bar. With their hunger addressed, they could finally focus on the numbers instead of their stomach.\r\nYour generosity does more than just provide food; it creates a supportive environment where students feel valued and cared for. They know that their community is rooting for them, which builds the confidence they need to tackle difficult lessons.\r\nThank you for being the \"fuel\" behind our students' growth and for making sure no child has to learn on an empty stomach.\r\nWith deep gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1771889281731,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-hungry-minds/9939771/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks for Hungry Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abreu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9934680_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772721754889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9934680"},{"teacherId":3204623,"projectId":10071232,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for always donating to our classroom! The students get so excited when the packages arrive! We showed them all the snacks and they were all SO excited. \r\nMany of them come to school hungry and can't bring in their own snacks, so this is extremely helpful. They are always asking when snack time is going to be because they are so excited to pick from the bucket, even though it is the same time everyday.\r\n\r\nYou are so kind to always be giving back to PS 70. We truly appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1771888065319,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-snacks/10071232/","projectTitle":"Books and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jarvis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3204623_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525787126108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-jarvis"},{"teacherId":3204659,"projectId":9691330,"letterContent":"We would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of assorted snack bars, chips, Nutella, Oreos, and gummies. Your thoughtful contribution has brought so much excitement and appreciation to our students. These snacks provide not only a tasty treat but also a boost of energy that helps keep students focused and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support make a meaningful difference in creating a positive and welcoming environment for everyone. Having a variety of snacks available ensures that students feel cared for and supported, especially during busy school days and special activities. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for helping us bring smiles to our students' faces.","fullyFundedDate":1766067676099,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-more-snacks/9691330/","projectTitle":"Snacks, and More Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ventura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3204659"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_323","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":729,"numTeachers":83,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":77,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"8.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":53.3,"schoolId":323,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 70 Max Schoenfeld School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 70 Max Schoenfeld School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-70-max-schooloenfeld-school/323"}