{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 96 Richard Rodgers","outOfStateSupporters":31.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10078229,"projectId":9601378,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom project. Your support in providing essential school supplies has made an immediate and meaningful difference for my students. Because of you, they now have the tools they need to learn, create, and walk into our classroom feeling confident and cared for.\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love spending time in our new classroom library—curling up with books, discovering new stories, and proudly sharing their reading adventures with one another. Your donation has helped me create a warm, inviting space that feels like a second home for many of them. For students who deeply crave stability and comfort, this environment means more than words can express.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our learning community. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping us build a classroom where every child has the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1755724636466,"projectUrl":"project/equip-a-classroom-supplies-for-success/9601378/","projectTitle":"Equip a Classroom: Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fleurimond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10078229"},{"teacherId":9815357,"projectId":9484567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our flexible seating project! Your donations helped us bring in comfy floor cushions and stools, giving students new ways to sit and learn comfortably throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when they first saw the new seating options. Their faces lit up as they rushed to choose their favorite cushion or stool. Many of them immediately started testing out different spots around the room to find their perfect \"learning zone.\" It was such a joyful moment to see how something as simple as a new seat could make them feel empowered and eager to learn.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the cushions during our carpet time and reading sessions — students love curling up with a book or sitting on the floor for discussions. The stools have been great for group work and for students who like to stay a little more active while they learn. These new seating choices have really helped students stay focused, comfortable, and engaged.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're working on a collaborative reading and writing project where students rotate between small groups. The flexible seating has made these transitions smoother and more enjoyable, and students are taking ownership of how and where they learn best.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make our classroom a more welcoming and dynamic space. Your generosity truly made a difference in our daily learning environment — and the students couldn't be happier!","fullyFundedDate":1755735358292,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-flexible-seating/9484567/","projectTitle":"Comfy Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tonge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9815357_orig.png?crop=472,472,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730241232845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9815357"},{"teacherId":8813056,"projectId":9599319,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to project \"First Grade Here We Come\". Thanks to your contributions, I have been able to create a safe and nurturing environment for my students. Students are now able to navigate throughout their classroom and have the different materials necessary to do. They have gained such independence and are able to keep themselves organized. \r\nWith your donations, I am able to hold \"Prize Days\" every Friday as an incentive for students to pick out a prize after reaching the rainbow! Each table has a pencil caddy filled with pencils, erasers, and other materials for my students to work independently and efficiently. Their faces each time they get a prize, or see freshly sharpened pencils in their caddy is priceless.\r\nLastly, I am able to keep all the different subjects and materials organized and prepare them in advance thanks to items such as magnetic shelves, storage carts and clear bins! Thank you so much for your generosity. We couldn't have done it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1755732695626,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-here-we-come/9599319/","projectTitle":"First Grade Here We Come!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Astacio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8813056_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666705663625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8813056"},{"teacherId":9815357,"projectId":9326870,"letterContent":"I'm writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our headphone project. Thanks to your donation, our students now have access to high-quality headphones that are making a meaningful difference in their daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nWith these headphones, our scholars are able to engage more effectively in digital learning platforms, focus during independent work, and participate in activities that support their literacy and math development. For many of our students, this has been a game-changer—helping them concentrate, feel confident, and stay motivated.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only provided a practical tool but has also shown our students that there are people who believe in their potential and care about their success. The smiles and excitement when they received their headphones were priceless!\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire classroom community, thank you for investing in our future. Your support is helping us build a stronger, more inclusive learning environment—one where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1747416009766,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-sound-and-focus-in-the-clas/9326870/","projectTitle":"Headphones - Sound and Focus in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tonge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9815357_orig.png?crop=472,472,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730241232845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9815357"},{"teacherId":6748132,"projectId":9055086,"letterContent":"When our new materials arrived, the excitement in our classroom was contagious. The children rushed to explore the multicultural dolls, books, and crayons in every skin tone. One of the most touching moments came when a student hugged a doll that looked just like her and said, \"She has hair like mine!\" That moment captured everything this project is about—representation, belonging, and joy. These resources immediately became part of our daily routines—used in dramatic play, storytime, and art centers.\r\n\r\nWe recently completed an art project called \"All About Me,\" where students used skin-tone crayons and markers to draw self-portraits and share stories about their families. They proudly presented their artwork, which we hung around the room to celebrate our classroom's beautiful diversity. Through these experiences, the children are learning to appreciate similarities and differences in themselves and their peers, laying the foundation for empathy and social-emotional growth.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a more inclusive and welcoming place where every child sees themselves reflected in their learning. Moving forward, we'll continue using these materials to support thematic units on identity, family, and community. Your support has made a lasting impact, and we're so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1744894765419,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-diversity-inclusive-materia/9055086/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Diversity: Inclusive Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Corney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6748132_orig.png?crop=866,866,x0,y34&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655489118087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6748132"},{"teacherId":9619533,"projectId":9258096,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! Thanks to you, we now have essential supplies like glue sticks, clipboards, and colored pencils - items that may seem simple, but have made a world of difference for my students! The excitement on their faces when they saw the brand-new materials was priceless. Many of them immediately began brainstorming how they could use the colored pencils to add illustrations to their stories, or how the clipboards could let them write wherever they felt inspired, even on the rug or outside during recess reflection time!\r\n\r\nThese supplies have empowered my students to take more ownership of their work. With access to the right tools, they've been able to focus on organizing their writing, adding creative elements, and polishing their final pieces with pride. The glue sticks have been especially helpful during interactive notebook work and publishing final projects, allowing students to compile their writing in a way that feels meaningful and complete. \r\n\r\nWe're so grateful for your support, and your donation gave us more than just materials. It gave my students the opportunity to feel confident, creative, and truly proud of their work!","fullyFundedDate":1745846953650,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-for-a-successful-end-of-year/9258096/","projectTitle":"Restocking for a Successful End of Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGowan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9619533_orig.jpg?crop=1038,1038,x1149,y957&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722534538140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9619533"},{"teacherId":9117109,"projectId":8933045,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of color ink and phonic resources. Your support has made a significant impact on our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for your kindness.\r\nThe color ink has brought our lessons to life. My students were able to create pollinators based on viewing the vibrant and engaging materials that you allowed me to print with the color ink cartridges. The pictures captured our students' attention and enhanced their learning experience. \r\nFor our early emergent readers, the phonic resources have been invaluable in helping our students develop their reading skills, providing them with the tools they need to help them build on their sound/letter knowledge to succeed in reading.\r\nYour generosity has provided us with essential supplies and also shown our students the importance of community support and the power of giving. We are deeply appreciative of your commitment to education and your belief in our students' potential. Thank you once again for your support. It means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1736778607441,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-color-to-learning-ink-for-cre/8933045/","projectTitle":"Bringing Color to Learning: Ink for Creative Classroom Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arroyo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9117109_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y765&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695166943648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9117109"},{"teacherId":6921493,"projectId":8812715,"letterContent":"My students and I have had the best time ever creating cards for a number of teachers, community members, and students which have truly spread such joy throughout the school building/community! Just recently, we created Valentines Day cards for the patients in the near by hospital! The students took the task seriously and made sure to take great care in using the materials to create cards they knew the patients would truly appreciate. The students and I can not wait to create more cards for even more students, teachers, and community members in the future!","fullyFundedDate":1735334172960,"projectUrl":"project/written-medicine/8812715/","projectTitle":"Written Medicine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McFadden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6921493_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1585009268639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6921493"},{"teacherId":9619533,"projectId":9017907,"letterContent":"I wanted to express my appreciation and thanks for your generous donation. These new resources have already made such a positive impact on my students, and I want to share how they've been integrated into our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe markers and boards have become an essential part of our daily lessons! My students were able to learn more about the Lunar New Year as well as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and were able to express their knowledge using these materials. They have also been able to further use these materials to brainstorm ideas, work through math problems, and create their own sentences. It is so amazing to see how engaged they became with these new materials and how they collaborate more with their peers to share their solutions.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the markers and dry erase boards, their excitement was palpable. They couldn't wait to get their hands on them! It was a small, but exciting moment that really highlighted how much they appreciate having new, quality materials to work with. Their enthusiasm has only grown as we've incorporated these tools into more lessons.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the students will be using these new materials in our upcoming EL module focusing on the life cycle of a plant. They will use their boards to outline, sketch, and collaborate with their peers to refine their sentences. The ability to quickly erase and modify their work has made it easier for them to think creatively and take risks in their learning.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you so much for helping bring these resources into our classroom! Your support is truly making a difference in the education of my students, and we look forward to continuing our learning journey with these wonderful tools!","fullyFundedDate":1736778580680,"projectUrl":"project/dry-erase-markers-and-boards/9017907/","projectTitle":"Dry Erase Markers and Boards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGowan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9619533_orig.jpg?crop=1038,1038,x1149,y957&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722534538140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9619533"},{"teacherId":9815357,"projectId":8975007,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our class project \r\nFrogs Observation Station. Thanks to your donations, we were are to fully fund our project and students have had a true meaningful learning experience in the classroom. You our donors have showed so much kindness and thought fullness towards students and I am forever grateful.\r\n\r\nThis project would not have been possible without your support and the students are extremely thankful for what they have and will continue to learn while watching our grass frog continue to grow and thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in teachers who truly want to make a difference in students' lives today.","fullyFundedDate":1733250712675,"projectUrl":"project/frogs-observation-station/8975007/","projectTitle":"Frogs Observation Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tonge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9815357_orig.png?crop=472,472,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730241232845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9815357"},{"teacherId":6748132,"projectId":8695710,"letterContent":"The new center materials have transformed our pre-k classroom into a vibrant and engaging learning environment. My students and I use these resources daily to explore, create, and grow essential early learning skills. For example, the addition of sensory bins, building blocks, and art supplies has allowed us to set up thematic centers. During one project, students worked together to design and build a miniature city using blocks and figurines, developing not only their fine motor skills but also teamwork and problem-solving abilities. These materials have encouraged hands-on exploration and have made learning come alive!\r\n\r\nThe enthusiasm carried over into their play, where they showed increased focus and creativity. For our next steps, we plan to integrate these resources into an ongoing project about community helpers. Students will use the materials to construct community buildings and role-play scenarios. Your generosity has made an incredible impact, and we can't wait to see how these resources will continue to inspire growth and exploration in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1724603114963,"projectUrl":"project/3-k-bronx-center-materials/8695710/","projectTitle":"3-K Bronx Center Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Corney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6748132_orig.png?crop=866,866,x0,y34&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655489118087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6748132"},{"teacherId":9815357,"projectId":8902024,"letterContent":"I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your incredibly generous donation to support our classroom needs. Through your thoughtful contribution, we received essential items, including ink for printers, pencils, writing books, and snacks for our students.\r\n\r\nThese supplies are vital for creating a productive and comfortable learning environment. The ink ensured that we provide printed materials and resources for our students, the pencils and writing books give them the tools they need to engage in their lessons, and also practice how to form letters and numbers correctly, and the snacks helped to keep them energized and focused throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nYour support makes a world of difference in the lives of my students, enabling them to thrive and excel in their studies. With your generosity, you are not only providing them with the materials they need but also showing them that their education matters and that they have a community that cares about their success.\r\n\r\nAgain, Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1730081621495,"projectUrl":"project/tools-thatll-help-us-construct/8902024/","projectTitle":"Tools That'll Help Us Construct","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tonge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9815357_orig.png?crop=472,472,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730241232845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9815357"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_407","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":882,"numTeachers":73,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":15,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":60,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.9,"schoolId":407,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 96 Richard Rodgers on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 96 Richard Rodgers","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-96-richard-rodgers/407"}