{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 95 Sheila Mencher","outOfStateSupporters":38.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9491917,"projectId":9786361,"letterContent":"A single act of compassion can occasionally lead to a world of opportunities. Your assistance has done just that for my students.\r\n\r\nI would witness walls falling down when our new Horrr/Spooky books arrived. When they opened a book, students who had previously loathed reading time would now beam. I never imagined that I would hear from some pupils that they are eager to read the new novels.\r\n\r\nYou did more than merely finance books. My students feel empowered, seen, and eager to study thanks to you. That gift is invaluable.","fullyFundedDate":1764605161983,"projectUrl":"project/spooky-stories-strong-readers/9786361/","projectTitle":"Spooky Stories, Strong Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pacheco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9491917_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746498476353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9491917"},{"teacherId":2015306,"projectId":9536038,"letterContent":"My students have been genuinely energized by having a high-quality speaker in our PE classes. Many of them are used to technology at home, but they don't always experience it as a tool for learning. In our gym, the speaker has transformed the atmosphere by allowing me to run structured warm-ups, fitness circuits, and skill-based drills with clear audio cues. It keeps students focused, organized, and engaged in a way that simple verbal instructions never could.\r\n\r\nThe part that excites my students the most is how the music brings our lessons to life. Whether we're doing timed stations, dance-based fitness, or cooldown stretches, the sound instantly boosts their motivation and participation. Even students who are usually shy or hesitant during physical activities have become more willing to join in because the environment feels fun, upbeat, and welcoming. Thank you once again for supporting my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755026335957,"projectUrl":"project/speaker-for-physical-education/9536038/","projectTitle":"Speaker for Physical Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2015306_orig.jpg?crop=621,621,x235,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738076004628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/astacio22"},{"teacherId":9790884,"projectId":9482534,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my classroom. The tiles are a big hit and allowed the students an opportunity to explore. Extremely active students are allowed to jump on the tiles. Those who need time to relax and calm can lie on the mat and pat the tiles. The sensory area in the classroom has been a tremendous success, providing each child with an opportunity to grow and learn. \r\n The headphones are perfect for students who need to focus on their work. \r\nWe are genuinely appreciative of your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1756595133341,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tiles/9482534/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tiles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gurmohamed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9790884"},{"teacherId":113858,"projectId":9564372,"letterContent":"Having access to fresh dough for my early elementary students has been absolutely wonderful! Kindergarten students got to work on their cutting skills and fine motor abilities without wasting paper. \r\nFirst graders loved using the emotion making mats to demonstrate how the faces change to show emotions. I am attaching pictures of their progress so far. Please know we will use the materials for a long time. I haven't yet opened the second color of dough so I can save it for a rainy day or if the purple dries up or gets too sticky. \r\nThank you so much for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1755601001936,"projectUrl":"project/dough-for-strengthening-fine-motor-skill/9564372/","projectTitle":"Dough for Strengthening Fine Motor Skills, Sensory and Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fiorino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp113858_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544891323376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/artsmart"},{"teacherId":9497198,"projectId":9341140,"letterContent":"As coach for the middle school boys baseball team i would like to sincerely thank you all for your generous donations toward our middle school sports and baseball program. These student athletes are beyond grateful for your thoughtful donations and we couldn't be more thankful. I know our players will strive to succeed using this equipment and will gain more confidence on and off the field due to your generous donations. Again myself, my assistant coach and the players thank you again for helping us out.","fullyFundedDate":1751548785013,"projectUrl":"project/team-equipment-bag/9341140/","projectTitle":"Team Equipment bag","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9497198"},{"teacherId":9497198,"projectId":9037137,"letterContent":"As the baseball coach of the PS MS 95 boys middle school baseball team which is part of the New York City Middle School baseball league I would like to thank you for your donation towards our program. I know that the boys and coaches are extremely thankful for your generosity towards donating equipment for our players and we will cheerish every moment utilizing it in order to make our student athletes more effective on and off the field. Thank again for being so thoughtful in helping our young athletes aspire to reach their dreams on the field.","fullyFundedDate":1744723966963,"projectUrl":"project/batting-cage-pitching-machine-for-kids/9037137/","projectTitle":"Batting Cage, Pitching Machine for Kids Baseball Team","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9497198"},{"teacherId":9491917,"projectId":9703771,"letterContent":"A single act of compassion can occasionally lead to a world of opportunities. Your assistance has done just that for my students.\r\n\r\nI would witness walls falling down when our new graphic books arrived. When they opened a book, students who had previously loathed reading time would now beam. I never imagined that I would hear from some pupils that they are eager to read the new novels.\r\n\r\nYou did more than merely finance books. My students feel empowered, seen, and eager to study thanks to you. That gift is invaluable.","fullyFundedDate":1758285935227,"projectUrl":"project/bold-stories-bright-minds/9703771/","projectTitle":"Bold Stories, Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pacheco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9491917_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746498476353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9491917"},{"teacherId":2015306,"projectId":9084238,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project for Team hoodies for every student athlete. Your generosity has made it possible for every student athlete at our school to proudly wear a uniform that reflects their hard work, dedication, and team spirit. This project wasn't just about clothing—it was about creating a sense of unity, pride, and belonging for all of our student-athletes, regardless of their financial circumstances.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, no student will have to sit on the sidelines or feel left out because they couldn't afford a hoodie. You've helped build confidence, encourage participation, and boost school pride across every team. Your support reminds our students that their efforts are seen, valued, and worth investing in.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of all our student athletes and our entire school community—thank you for believing in them and for making this vision a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1746018683740,"projectUrl":"project/95-storm-team-hoodies-building-pride-an/9084238/","projectTitle":"95 Storm Team Hoodies: Building Pride and Unity Through Uniforms","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2015306_orig.jpg?crop=621,621,x235,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738076004628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/astacio22"},{"teacherId":9491917,"projectId":9696421,"letterContent":"We appreciate your assistance in keeping our soccer players secure and self-assured while playing! We now have brand-new safety gear that makes all the difference thanks to your generosity.\r\n\r\nWhen the equipment arrives, my players will be overjoyed. You can see how happy they will be when they put on their new shin guards for the first time! They will play with greater confidence than ever before and will feel more like a true team today.\r\nYou've given them more than just equipment — you've given them the chance to shine.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our team!","fullyFundedDate":1757812715560,"projectUrl":"project/safety-for-our-soccer-stars/9696421/","projectTitle":"Safety For Our Soccer Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pacheco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9491917_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746498476353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9491917"},{"teacherId":113858,"projectId":9338409,"letterContent":"My students really enjoyed using the sensory enrichment supplies. They will continue to provide my students with an outlet to focus and a way to calm and center their emotions when they're feeling dis regulated. Several students really enjoyed the Squigz and now I have enough so more can enjoy them. The little suction people are great as well. We are looking forward to using some of them later this year to make stop motion animations.\r\n\r\nMagna tiles are always a big hit with my kindergarten and first grade classes and are a wonderful way to provide cooperative learning and teamwork in the art room. \r\nThank you again for your support in obtaining these supplies- I know they will be treasured for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1747069499560,"projectUrl":"project/enrichment-and-sensory-support-items-for/9338409/","projectTitle":"Enrichment and Sensory Support Items for the Art Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fiorino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp113858_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544891323376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/artsmart"},{"teacherId":9491917,"projectId":9370644,"letterContent":"On behalf of our 95 Storm Teams, I would like to express my gratitude for your kind donations to our Pink Power Stand Together Project. We can now provide our squad fashionable and cozy pink jerseys and t-shirts to wear during games and during the month-long breast cancer awareness campaign.\r\nWe appreciate your help in providing financing for this project.\r\n\r\nOur 95 storm teams are going to be thrilled when they found out that we met our financial goal and found out that we would soon be sporting these gorgeous pink jerseys and also pink shirts. The excitement was clear as we imagined ourselves proudly donning them throughout breast cancer awareness celebrations. Your generosity has not only provided us with practical apparel but also lifted our spirits and strengthened our bonds as a team.\r\n\r\nOnce again, we would like to sincerely thank you for your aid and thoughtfulness. We sincerely appreciate your dedication to our team and want to honor you both on and off the field.","fullyFundedDate":1752449898748,"projectUrl":"project/pink-power-standing-strong-together/9370644/","projectTitle":"Pink Power Standing Strong Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pacheco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9491917_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746498476353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9491917"},{"teacherId":113858,"projectId":9135028,"letterContent":"These supplies are used DAILY by a wide range of students in my classroom but are especially loved and appreciated by my students on the autism spectrum and those with sensory seeking/sensory avoidance needs. The vibrating pillow is wonderful and so calming and soothing. The slant board and magnifying table has helped my students with low vision. It's safe to say the squigz are a huge hit and they love using them during downtime and as a reward for finishing their work. They also love sorting them and stacking them. The noise reduction headphones are popular and many students have reported they are comfortable and help them focus better. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping make my art classroom more supportive, accessible and soothing space.","fullyFundedDate":1742955654845,"projectUrl":"project/support-our-sensory-seekingavoiding-stu/9135028/","projectTitle":"Support our Sensory Seeking/Avoiding Students in the Art Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fiorino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp113858_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544891323376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/artsmart"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_370","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":850,"numTeachers":76,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":75,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.9,"schoolId":370,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 95 Sheila Mencher on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 95 Sheila Mencher","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-95-sheila-mencher/370"}