{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 94M the Spectrum School","outOfStateSupporters":47.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2116918,"projectId":9209007,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project to re-stock our school wardrobe. My students were excited to see what was in the boxes and made guesses to what clothing items where in them.\r\n\r\nSince school began, we have had to access the items (shirts & underwear) that we received for our wardrobe. These items might seem trivial but are essential. Knowing that this clothing is available in the event of an accident is reassuring to some students. They need not worry about having a toileting accident or mishap in class.","fullyFundedDate":1753297786560,"projectUrl":"project/clothing-for-our-growing-school-wardrobe/9209007/","projectTitle":"Clothing for our Growing School Wardrobe","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duwe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2116918"},{"teacherId":6200872,"projectId":9330993,"letterContent":"This project has been one of the biggest highlight of all of my students school year. My students understood that when they came into the classroom that they would always have access to food, water and snacks when ever they wanted or needed it. Knowing that they could have something to not only access in school but something they could also take home played a positive impact on addressing food insecurities but also on their educational growth because they did not have to focus on if they would have access to something they could eat. None of this would have been possible without your kindness and generosity. \r\n\r\nIn having access to a care closet thanks to your generosity, as a class we decided to expand on our understand of kindness and generosity and ways that we can show this in not only our school community but within their home community as well.","fullyFundedDate":1747415841863,"projectUrl":"project/care-closet-restock/9330993/","projectTitle":"Care Closet Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6200872_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758734248554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/y52"},{"teacherId":6200872,"projectId":9168874,"letterContent":"It is hard to put into words of how grateful my entire class is for your kindness and overall generosity. It is because is because of the choices you made that we not only have a care closet to end the school year off with but we would be able to go into summer school with items as well. Food insecurity is something that no student should have to focus on, especially while in school and because of your kind heart and willingness to aid in restocking my classroom care closet we were able to continue giving the support needed.","fullyFundedDate":1742823921547,"projectUrl":"project/care-closet-restock/9168874/","projectTitle":"Care Closet Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6200872_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758734248554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/y52"},{"teacherId":6200872,"projectId":9014777,"letterContent":"Having tablets in the classroom that I can interrogated into my everyday lessons have been helpful in a way that is beyond imaginable. While some people may view the use of tablets as for entertainment purposes only, my class can show you different. Having neurodivergent learners means sometimes you to teach in multiple different ways to ensure that everyone is reaching their goals. One way that we use these tablets in school is as a communication device. This allows for everyone to engage in the lesson who may not speak verbally. One of the most exciting ways that we got to use the tablets is to conduct surveys which was apart of our class community based lesson. As well as to do student friendly research on different topics \r\n\r\nWhen lessons and all work are completed the students will sometimes as to use the tablet to listen to clacking music or play a educational game (ex: ABCmouse, ReadingIQ, and BoddleLearning) for their earning time. The best part about these tablets when it comes to this is that it has a kid friendly side that ensure that everything is safe and appropriate with adult monitoring. \r\n\r\nThe use of this technology would never have been possible without your generosity and overall support of my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1739736265514,"projectUrl":"project/technology-in-need/9014777/","projectTitle":"Technology in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6200872_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758734248554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/y52"},{"teacherId":2116918,"projectId":8651296,"letterContent":"My students are using the wipes to practice good hygiene routines. They learned how to use the body wipes on their arms, neck and underarms. Just having some kids smell and touch the body wipes is a big deal and when they actually use them it is an even bigger deal since some of the students have sensory issues and don't like new or unknown items touching their skin. Now as the weather is getting warmer, students are using the body wipes when they are sweaty after gym class or recess. They are also learning how to use deodorant. Funny thing is, I was surprised that when some of my students saw the deodorant they knew it went on their underarms and how to use it. \r\n\r\nThe body wipes will be available to students for if and when they need them as well as the deodorant. As they practice using both items they will become more independent in using them and knowing when they need to use them.","fullyFundedDate":1733753449570,"projectUrl":"project/good-hygiene-for-success/8651296/","projectTitle":"Good Hygiene For Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duwe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2116918"},{"teacherId":2116918,"projectId":8775077,"letterContent":"When students saw the boxes of snacks and we proceeded to open them they got excited. I had students from two classes help stock the concession stand cart/ bins to get ready for the movie theater. Students were given play money which looked like real money and had to buy a ticket to the movies. A student was working the ticket booth, telling classmates that a ticket cost $5. The customer had to give the $5 bill to the ticket booth worker and receive a ticket. Once everyone was situated in the \"movie theater\", the movie was started and that is when the concession stand opened.\r\n\r\nPictures of the snacks and drinks were laid out on a table so students could easily see what items were available. When they came up to the snack stand they were able to choose the item they wanted by removing the picture off the board and handing it to the concession stand worker and say the name of the item if they were able to. The snack worker was able to then use the picture to help find the item. Once retrieved, the snack worker looked up the price of the item on the chart and told the customer the price. The customer was then able to get a drink the same way and the worker added the price of the drink to the snack price for a total amount. The customer then had to count out their money and give the amount to the cashier. Several students had the chance to be the concession stand worker and liked the job.","fullyFundedDate":1735667045057,"projectUrl":"project/movie-theater-time-purchasing-snacks-to/8775077/","projectTitle":"Movie Theater Time: Purchasing Snacks to Practice Money Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duwe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2116918"},{"teacherId":6200872,"projectId":8963343,"letterContent":"The care closet is such a vital part of the classroom and has benefits that the students carry with them both inside and outside of the classroom. The students reactions to seeing the deliveries come was first full of curiosity and as we began to unpack the boxes, curiosity soon turned into excitement and astonishment. They were jumping up and down. One student could be heard saying \"I want Mac and cheese please!\". We use the cafe closet to supplement what the students may not have or may want. They know that when they step into the classroom they never have to worry about being hungry or not having access to the things that they like. None of this would have been possible without you. Your generosity, kind heart and thoughtful mind is the reason that my students have access to a fully stocked care closet. Please know that every time that cabinet is opposed your kindness is felt. Every time a student takes something home your generosity is felt. We will forever be grateful for the comfort you brought to the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1733753887651,"projectUrl":"project/care-closet-restock/8963343/","projectTitle":"Care Closet Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6200872_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758734248554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/y52"},{"teacherId":2116918,"projectId":8773034,"letterContent":"Thanks to you we have underwear and pants for our school wardrobe. My students knew what the items were and where on the body you wear pants and underwear. The clothing has already gotten used. We have students who have had the occasional accident and the underwear and pants have been needed. Some students know that if they have an accident or spill something on themselves they can change their clothing. My students will be helping to keep the clothing organized in the wardrobe. Thank you once again for supporting our students.","fullyFundedDate":1733753706450,"projectUrl":"project/clothing-for-our-school-wardrobe/8773034/","projectTitle":"Clothing for Our School Wardrobe","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duwe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2116918"},{"teacherId":6200872,"projectId":8602270,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for kindness in choosing to help my classroom. The impact of having headphones to use in the classroom for both educational moments and earning time moments has been huge. Not only does it allow to minimize distractions when working for the student wearing it but it also helps those students who have difficulties with sounds and does not want to hear anything. The generosity you have shown to my classroom is not something that will ever be forgotten. Every time a pair of headphones is used your kindness will be remembered. While words can not describe the impact you have made with my classroom we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1723667810567,"projectUrl":"project/in-need-of-headphones/8602270/","projectTitle":"In Need of Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6200872_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758734248554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/y52"},{"teacherId":2116918,"projectId":8628017,"letterContent":"When we unboxed the wardrobe, my students were excited to build it. I modeled how to build one of the compartments/shelves with doors and one of my students was able to complete building the others and stacked them to create the wardrobe. Other students ripped off the plastic of the folding boards as soon as they were out and they were eager to see the cart opened/unfolded.\r\n\r\nLast month our curriculum unit for Activities of Daily Living (ADL) focussed on Dressing and Clothing Care. We learned about clean vs. dirty and sorting clothes. We also worked on folding clean clothing. The folding boards were a hit. It was something new to them and they wanted to use them. The task of folding clothing was new for some of my students and can be difficult for some if not all of them. The 2 different types of folding boards aided students in completing a difficult task. After students folded a clothing item, they placed it on the cart. Pushing the cart to the wardrobe (clothing closet) with the folded clothing was something all the students wanted to do. Once there, students would put the folded clothing away. \r\n\r\nAs the school year continues, we will continue to use the folding boards and maintain an organized wardrobe by folding items that become unfolded in the search for clothing.","fullyFundedDate":1726081360889,"projectUrl":"project/starting-a-school-wardrobe/8628017/","projectTitle":"Starting a School Wardrobe","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duwe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2116918"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_173","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":201,"numTeachers":92,"percentFrplEligible":86,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":30,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":43,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":"2.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":52.9,"schoolId":173,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 94M the Spectrum School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 94M the Spectrum School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-94m/173"}