{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 94 David D Porter","outOfStateSupporters":36.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1395653,"projectId":9229080,"letterContent":"wow! School is under way and our classroom has implemented all the materials . Our students are learning about executive functioning skills. The planners have started. This helps our students plan out homework and important dates. the binders are being used as well as the folders to help keep the students organized. We have enough pencils and markers. the students love being able to be organized .\r\n We all want to thank you for donating to this project. this impacts an entire classroom to help with executive functioning skills and to get ready for middle school years. \r\nWe are grateful and blessed,","fullyFundedDate":1750773629998,"projectUrl":"project/executive-functioning-skills-for-greater/9229080/","projectTitle":"Executive Functioning Skills for Greater Independence in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murphy OT","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1395653_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758046066789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-murphyot"},{"teacherId":5174599,"projectId":9322032,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom with makerspace supplies! I am so thankful for your generosity in providing much needed supplies. The students in my classroom love to be involved in hands on activities with perishable materials like tape, labels and paper. This project helped me to replenish the supplies that support my students' learning of designing, prototyping and improving on their makerspace activities.\r\n\r\nMy students are always amazed with how these materials are available to them thanks to the amazing donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1747229993765,"projectUrl":"project/makerspace-supplies/9322032/","projectTitle":"Makerspace Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Glus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-glus"},{"teacherId":5174599,"projectId":9134342,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom with the purchase of the Gripper Building Kit for Dash the Robot! The students really loved getting an opportunity to engage with Dash the Robot in a new and fun exciting way! \r\n\r\nThe funding of this project gives an opportunity for my students to learn about gears, levers, and axles which help further their knowledge of engineering principles. \r\n\r\nI can't wait to see the different possibilities the students will come across while building with and learning the many uses for the Gripper Building Kit!","fullyFundedDate":1745350225481,"projectUrl":"project/gripper-building-kit-for-dash-the-robot/9134342/","projectTitle":"Gripper Building Kit for Dash the Robot","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Glus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-glus"},{"teacherId":9897225,"projectId":9064519,"letterContent":"Thank you for all your generous donations. We were able to use the chargers to charge the robot batteries and controllers to use during practices and competitions. This allowed the students to charge all the materials at once. Not only that, we were able to charge the items quickly due to the charge speed on the chargers. The students were most excited about the printer and having to see their work printed out. But all in all, the chargers was used the most and has allowed us to be less stressed about items not being charged. Our students thank you for these awesome donations!","fullyFundedDate":1737427780291,"projectUrl":"project/robotics-team-preparation/9064519/","projectTitle":"Robotics Team Preparation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9897225_orig.jpg?crop=826,826,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736985726777","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mszou"},{"teacherId":1395653,"projectId":9107057,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project Bouncy Chairs. These chairs are great. I have 1 already and now will have 5. Our room is a multi-purpose room. we have speech, OT ENL and robotics in a large room. We need a variety of seating. These chairs help support our room. We have stools, wobble chairs, bouncy chairs, and 1 accordion chair.\r\nOur students love the variety of our chairs. Random sizes support good posture and core muscle strength. \r\nOur school is so amazed and grateful to all our Donor Choose projects that have been funded. We have limited monetary support. Without Donors Choose , our rooms would be bare. \r\nThank you so much for your generous support! We love you donors and Donors Choose!","fullyFundedDate":1742959440364,"projectUrl":"project/bouncy-chairs-for-learning/9107057/","projectTitle":"Bouncy Chairs for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murphy OT","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1395653_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758046066789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-murphyot"},{"teacherId":9891265,"projectId":9046956,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for donating the headsets to my class. As you can see, school has evolved into using devices frequently throughout the school day. Whether this is good or bad, it is! Many of my kids did not have their own headsets to bring to school on a daily basis. Also, some parents are reluctant to send their own headsets to school in fear they will not return in tack.\r\n\r\nHaving these classroom set of headsets relieves so much pressure of asking parents to please send their own to school. As an added plus...they are all the same!! On behalf of my present and future classes we thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1739576956165,"projectUrl":"project/audio-support-for-classroom-activities/9046956/","projectTitle":"Audio Support for Classroom Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stoner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9891265"},{"teacherId":5174599,"projectId":8998065,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the RoboPandas with panda themed gifts to boost team spirit and fun! When the students saw them, they were so thrilled to have materials that represented their team mascot.\r\n\r\nHaving these gifts have been instrumental in allowing the team to be united and to strive for their best during team meetings and at the competition! These gifts helped generate excitement as they worked hard at meetings. \r\n\r\nThank you again for donating to our project! As they head into the Championships, they will bring some of these gifts to share with other teams!","fullyFundedDate":1734720238762,"projectUrl":"project/panda-theme-gifts-for-robopandas/8998065/","projectTitle":"Panda Theme Gifts for RoboPandas","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Glus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-glus"},{"teacherId":1395653,"projectId":9003764,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to this project. I have been working for many years. Over time, communication can be difficult especially when translation is needed. This device helps with students and parents. I have ready access to fully explain to a student who does not understand English. I do not have to locate someone or call a translation company. \r\nWhen completing evaluations, it is very important to get as much information as possible. \r\nThe student feels that they are being understood. \r\nThank you again, this simple product helps so much.","fullyFundedDate":1735669236904,"projectUrl":"project/communication-without-barriers/9003764/","projectTitle":"Communication Without Barriers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murphy OT","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1395653_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758046066789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-murphyot"},{"teacherId":1395653,"projectId":8965681,"letterContent":"We have started making slime. We have completed groups, and individuals in making our slime. The reason for slime is sensory. Helping my students that avoid many different sensory experiences. This provides a step by step process. When these students see others excited about slime, they begin in their own time to try. \r\n\r\nMaking slime is following step by step instructions. This is part of executive functioning skills that are needed throughout the education process. The students also mix the simple ingredients and this supports strength and cooperation in a group.\r\n\r\nFinally, able to place your hands into some slime, pulling and squishing can be exciting for my students. They become more focused and engaged. We add math into making slime. At the end we write about our experiences.\r\n\r\nSlime is a fun way for creativity.\r\n\r\nThank you all for donating to this project. I hope this explains why something like slime can be so engaging and support learning.","fullyFundedDate":1735068560665,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-exploration-with-making-slime/8965681/","projectTitle":"Sensory Exploration With Making Slime","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murphy OT","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1395653_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758046066789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-murphyot"},{"teacherId":1395653,"projectId":8686058,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these supplies. My students are so amazing and deserve everything to make their year a success. I want to provide the supplies and support to enhance their learning process. \r\nStudents are excited to see nee items in OT. I want to provide choices to help with fine motor, visual perceptual and executive functioning skills. My students learn through play. Having supplies that engage the learning process, helps. \r\nThank you for your donations. I am forever grateful to Donors Choose, the Donors and the corporations that match donations. supporting education is a win for our students, teachers community and our country.","fullyFundedDate":1731525007325,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-an-amazing-school-year/8686058/","projectTitle":"Supplies For An Amazing School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murphy OT","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1395653_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758046066789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-murphyot"},{"teacherId":5174599,"projectId":8380534,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding the \"Building Robots with Lego Education Spike Prime\" project. Having this valuable resource has been instrumental in bringing robotics in a hands on way in my classroom. The students have delved into robotic concepts and enjoying building and coding with this platform.\r\nThe lessons aligned with Lego Education Spike Prime have extended into other subjects as well. Working in groups has proved invaluable in bringing 21st century skills into the classroom. \r\nThank you so much for funding this amazing project!","fullyFundedDate":1716755611925,"projectUrl":"project/building-robots-with-lego-education-spik/8380534/","projectTitle":"Building Robots With LEGO Education Spike Prime","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Glus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-glus"},{"teacherId":5174599,"projectId":8315641,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom with fully funding this project. The materials from this have been used to implement Makerspace projects. Through such projects, they have a deeper understanding of the engineering design process where they ask, imagine, plan, create, test improve and share. The value of this process ensures that when faced with a problem, the students follow logical steps to solve the problems they may encounter in math and science but also in other subjects such as in ELA and in Social Studies.\r\nI'm very appreciative of this opportunity to bring this in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1714502044852,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-makerspace-and-computer-science/8315641/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Makerspace and Computer Science Projects!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Glus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-glus"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_949","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":353,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":48,"percentAsian":77,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.1,"schoolId":949,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 94 David D Porter on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 94 David D Porter","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-94-david-d-porter/949"}