{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 76 Bennington","outOfStateSupporters":31.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6154593,"projectId":9848901,"letterContent":"I am the type of educators that believes that there is always room to learn more. That's why I created this project and am so glad for your donations. My love for literacy has grown over the years and I love reading books that will help me become a better teacher. I believe every child should have access to the best education and I give my all each and every day. \r\n\r\nWith these books I will be able to support my students ability to read by providing high quality reading instruction in both whole class and in small groups.","fullyFundedDate":1763388502066,"projectUrl":"project/help-for-a-teacher-book-resources/9848901/","projectTitle":"Help for a Teacher - Book Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hynds-Coipel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6154593_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1545242367116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6154593"},{"teacherId":6154593,"projectId":9848836,"letterContent":"Thank you so much the snacks you provided have brought so much joy to our classroom. Thank you for helping to feed my students minds as well as their stomachs. Students are able to go to get a snack from the cart whenever they need without have to feel embarrassed. This makes me happy as an educator that I can provide a safe and loving environment for my students to thrive and learn. \r\n\r\nI work in a Title 1 school where most student are in shelter or some form of temporary housing. When they come to school they don't have to worry about being hungry thanks to your support!","fullyFundedDate":1761603484747,"projectUrl":"project/snack-for-the-mind/9848836/","projectTitle":"Snack for the Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hynds-Coipel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6154593_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1545242367116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6154593"},{"teacherId":3788247,"projectId":9636191,"letterContent":"It's the little things- only the little things aren't so little! Your gift of the bulletin board border and the dry erasers are items that my students see every day and may not seem to notice. But they do point to the border and say I'm shooting for the stars today! When they're using the erasers they love to pick out each saying and are uplifted by each one. The regular older dry erasers are left in the bin and the new inspirational ones have become the go-to ones to use.\r\nSometimes the delivery of the message is as important as the message itself and my students are surrounded by the message that they are important. They know our donor's believe in them and have invested in them. They can shoot for the stars and as our dry erasers say \"Be the Best they can Be.\"","fullyFundedDate":1756084890290,"projectUrl":"project/quill-you-help-readers-learn-to-read/9636191/","projectTitle":"Quill You Help Readers Learn to Read?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loughran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3788247_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476562810105","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/r-loughran"},{"teacherId":218429,"projectId":9657460,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when I opened the box and showed them the PS 5. Their attendance has improved, and we have finally had our first gamers club with the kids who have perfect attendance. \r\n\r\nThis games will entice my kids to be in school every day so they can learn and play. My students come to school and say I'm here today can you mark me a present? \r\n\r\nThey are so excited to learn about coding and setting up games. This will not only help them academically, but socially as well because they will have to work in teams.","fullyFundedDate":1758899279191,"projectUrl":"project/video-game-design-and-programming-perf/9657460/","projectTitle":"Video Game Design and Programming = Perfect Attendance","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carolan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anne-carolan"},{"teacherId":10074347,"projectId":9597502,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"From Pencils to Play-Doh: Stocking Our Classroom for Success\" project. Your generosity has made an immediate difference in how my students learn, stay organized, and stay motivated each day.\r\n\r\nThe composition notebooks you helped provide have become essential learning tools. Students use them to store anchor charts, take notes, and capture key strategies they can return to throughout the year. This has strengthened their independence and deepened their understanding of the concepts we're learning.\r\n\r\nThe dry-erase markers have been absolutely critical for our problem-solving work. We use the Building Thinking Classrooms model, and my students work collaboratively on Wipebooks to explore ideas, revise strategies, and share their thinking. Because this model relies heavily on dry-erase surfaces, having reliable markers ensures that students can fully engage in this hands-on, collaborative learning approach.\r\n\r\nThe calendar pocket chart has helped us keep track of the date and supports our morning routines. 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Your kindness directly supports their learning, their confidence, and the thriving classroom culture we are building together.","fullyFundedDate":1756657482553,"projectUrl":"project/from-pencils-to-play-doh-stocking-our-c/9597502/","projectTitle":"From Pencils to Play-Doh: Stocking Our Classroom for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Reid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10074347_orig.jpg?crop=911,911,x22,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753366541480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10074347"},{"teacherId":6213449,"projectId":9285195,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our classroom now has a whiteboard easel and a full set of dry erase markers that have truly transformed the way we learn! I use the easel daily during our module lessons and small group sessions with my 4th and 5th graders. It has become an essential tool for modeling strategies, writing examples, and guiding discussions in a clear, interactive way.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they first saw the new whiteboard and markers. They immediately wanted to participate by solving problems and sharing their ideas on the board. The bright colors make learning fun and help keep everyone engaged, especially during group work and hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to continue using the easel and markers to support our upcoming projects in reading and writing . These resources help students visualize their thinking, collaborate more effectively, and gain confidence in presenting their work. Your support has made a lasting difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1756052327531,"projectUrl":"project/mobile-easel-board-supplies/9285195/","projectTitle":"Mobile Easel Board & Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muniya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6213449_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548118514893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6213449"},{"teacherId":218429,"projectId":9637372,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. My student have different learning styles and need to be in school daily to help them succeed academically. The lysol wipes help keep our classroom clean and disinfected so that our students do not get colds and viruses which keep them out of school.\r\n\r\nThe laminating pouches help us laminate our materials so that we can wipe them down and reuse them. They make life so much easier for me and the students. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for the wipes, tissues, pencils and laminating pouches. They have really helped our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1756175240862,"projectUrl":"project/sneezy-wheezy-tissues-pleasie/9637372/","projectTitle":"Sneezy, Wheezy, Tissues Pleasie!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carolan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anne-carolan"},{"teacherId":218429,"projectId":9582429,"letterContent":"Thank you so much contribution to my classroom. My students love coming to school and having a place for their belongings. The pouches help keep our students organized throughout the day, which in turn helps them stay focused and on task. \r\n\r\nThe gel erasable pens allow my students to realized that mistakes are okay and they can always correct their mistakes. Thank you so much for the different color wallpaper because it allowed me to changed the colors in my room to make it less stimulating to the students.","fullyFundedDate":1755739209837,"projectUrl":"project/home-away-from-home/9582429/","projectTitle":"Home Away From Home!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carolan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anne-carolan"},{"teacherId":4525734,"projectId":9513441,"letterContent":"Thank you for this incredible donation to our class! When the first box arrived, I explained to the class how we received the materials and they were amazed! A few children said \"oh like Santa Claus, like he doesn't really know us, but knows when we are good.\" Some of the kids asked if people don't know us why did they buy us supplies\"? I thought about this question and It really made me think. I tried to explain what being generous means, as well as what it means to be compassionate. After discussing these qualities we decided they are qualities we want to have!\r\nWe discussed when people and businesses are successful they are able to share with others that don't have as much. This message and the materials, really made an impact on my class! Thank You for your compassion and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1758898981949,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-give-my-2nd-graders-color-and-or/9513441/","projectTitle":"Help Me Give My 2nd Graders Color and Organization!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doscas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4525734_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698355484274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4525734"},{"teacherId":4929929,"projectId":9325180,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support for my students and our classroom. Your donation has made such a meaningful impact on our learning environment, and we are truly grateful for your kindness. Knowing that people like you care about our students' education puts a smile on my face and I have a heart filled with gratitude.\r\n\r\nMany of the tools and materials you helped provide have quickly become part of our daily routine. Whether it's hands-on learning activities, organizational tools, or resources that spark creativity, each one helps my students stay engaged and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nYour support reminds my students that their education matters and that there are people beyond our classroom who believe in them. Thank you again for helping us learn, grow, and dream a little bigger this year!","fullyFundedDate":1755704408480,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corners-flexibility-and-classroom/9325180/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corners, Flexibility, and Classroom Organization, Oh My","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4929929_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509075314712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4929929"},{"teacherId":8837715,"projectId":9282135,"letterContent":"Your generous gift of a classroom printer has been truly transformative for our learning community. This vital resource saves me countless hours each week, liberating time for creative lesson planning and enabling me to produce high-quality, customized materials that make our lessons more dynamic, engaging, and effective for every student.\r\n\r\nThe impact on my students is profound and visible daily. They are developing crucial organizational skills through structured unit packets and experience a significant boost in confidence and pride when their own work is printed professionally. Thank you for your wonderful investment in our classroom community; you are directly fueling both academic growth and student self-esteem.","fullyFundedDate":1752505089512,"projectUrl":"project/print-create-inspire-power-up-our-4th/9282135/","projectTitle":"Print, Create, Inspire: Power Up Our 4th Grade ELA/ICT Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8837715"},{"teacherId":8331653,"projectId":7518412,"letterContent":"The materials that I received were of great assistance in maintaining my students' interest. Without having to worry about the availability of resources, they were able to finish the projects and activities that were assigned to them in class.\r\nThe fact that dry erase markers, which are designed for use in everyday situations, were easily accessible and useable was a source of great excitement for my kids. A good number of the ones that they brought in had been dried. In addition to that, they had the option of utilizing colorful markers rather than just black ones, which was another choice they had.","fullyFundedDate":1705686502865,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-growth/7518412/","projectTitle":"Tools for Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Channer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8331653_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657588689732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8331653"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_402","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":585,"numTeachers":67,"percentFrplEligible":85,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":32,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":53,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"8.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.3,"schoolId":402,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 76 Bennington on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 76 Bennington","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-76-bennington/402"}