{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 106 Parkchester","outOfStateSupporters":37.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9318131,"projectId":10130063,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the air freshners, laminating paper, and the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card for our classroom. Your kindness and support mean so much to both me and my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I was able to brighten our classroom with lovely, colorful, and engaging resources purchased through Teachers Pay Teachers. These materials help create a welcoming and exciting learning environment where students feel inspired and motivated every day.\r\n\r\nThe air mists help keep our classroom feeling fresh and comfortable, while the laminating paper allows us to preserve and reuse important learning tools and student materials. Every item you donated will have a meaningful impact on our classroom experience.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and investing in their education. Your support truly makes a difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1778223732749,"projectUrl":"project/supplemental-materials-for-my-students/10130063/","projectTitle":"Supplemental Materials For My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Antony","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9318131_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723684099998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9318131"},{"teacherId":652766,"projectId":9908720,"letterContent":"Thank you so so much for providing us with this fan in the warmer months. We were so excited when I told the students that this project got funded ! It could get very very warm in the classroom often times any of my students feel sluggish and I notice low energy. This fan has really worked wonders and keeping my classroom cool so students feel comfortable and energy stays high throughout the day, especially in the warmer months thank you so much. Thank you so much for supporting the students teachers in classrooms at the New York City Public school system.","fullyFundedDate":1772550368036,"projectUrl":"project/nice-and-cool/9908720/","projectTitle":"Nice And Cool!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Neilis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/652766"},{"teacherId":2122240,"projectId":5257452,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire classroom, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of a computer to our students. Your kindness and support have made a tremendous difference in our learning environment, and we are truly thankful for your contribution.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I see every day how important technology has become in education. Access to a reliable computer is no longer simply a convenience — it is an essential tool that helps students learn, explore, create, and grow. Thanks to your donation, our students now have greater opportunities to engage with educational programs, complete assignments, conduct research, and build important digital skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity came at a time when additional resources were greatly needed, and this computer has already helped make learning more accessible and inclusive for our students. Many classroom activities today rely on technology, and having access to this equipment allows students to fully participate and feel more confident in their learning experience. It has also created new opportunities for collaboration, creativity, and hands-on learning that inspire excitement and curiosity in the classroom.\r\n\r\nWhat makes your donation especially meaningful is the message it sends to our students. Your support shows them that there are people in the community who care about their education and believe in their potential. That encouragement is incredibly powerful. It motivates students to work harder, dream bigger, and recognize that their education matters.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs educators, we always strive to provide the best possible learning experience for every child, but we cannot do it alone. Generous individuals like you help bridge gaps and provide opportunities that may not otherwise be available. Your donation has directly impacted our classroom in a positive way, and the benefits will continue to reach students each and every day.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on the students' faces when they learned about the new computer was truly heartwarming. They are eager to use it for learning activities, educational games, research projects, and skill-building exercises. It has already become a valuable part of our classroom, and we know it will continue to support student success throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful and generous donation. Your kindness has helped create a more supportive and engaging learning environment for our students, and we are sincerely grateful for your investment in their education and future. Please know that your generosity is deeply appreciated and will have a lasting impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1606884393863,"projectUrl":"project/access-to-blended-learning-/5257452/","projectTitle":"Access to Blended Learning !","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2122240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660082985515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msperez-barnes"},{"teacherId":7190465,"projectId":9970020,"letterContent":"I am writing to sincerely thank you for the generous gift of snacks you provided to my class. Your kindness may seem like a small gesture to some, but it made a meaningful and lasting impact on my students and our classroom environment. The snacks brought excitement, comfort, and encouragement to students who often arrive at school carrying more than just backpacks and books.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come from different backgrounds and face a variety of challenges outside of school. For some, a simple snack during the day can make a huge difference in their ability to focus, participate, and feel cared for. Your donation helped ensure that students who were hungry or distracted had something to keep them energized and ready to learn. It is difficult to overstate how much this affected their moods, attention, and confidence throughout the day.\r\n\r\nBeyond meeting a physical need, your gift also created a sense of community and support in our classroom. Students were excited and grateful, and many expressed appreciation for knowing that someone outside of our school cares about their well-being and success. Sharing snacks became an opportunity for students to connect with one another, practice kindness, and feel included. It fostered a warm and welcoming atmosphere where students could focus not only on academics but also on building positive relationships.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I noticed immediate changes after the snacks were introduced. Students were more attentive during lessons, participated more actively in discussions, and seemed more motivated overall. Small interruptions caused by hunger or low energy decreased significantly. Having snacks available also reduced stress for students who may have been embarrassed to admit they needed food during the school day. Instead, they could quietly receive support in a way that preserved their dignity and made them feel safe and respected.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also reminded me of the importance of community partnerships and compassion in education. Teachers work hard to provide students with the best learning experience possible, but support from caring individuals like you strengthens our ability to meet students' needs in meaningful ways. The snacks represented more than food—they represented encouragement, hope, and the understanding that every child deserves to feel supported while learning.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your contribution truly made a difference in the daily lives of my students. The smiles, gratitude, and improved focus I witnessed are evidence of the positive impact your gift had on our classroom. Acts of kindness like yours inspire both students and teachers and remind us that even small gestures can have powerful effects.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my entire class, thank you again for your thoughtfulness, generosity, and commitment to supporting students. Your gift was deeply appreciated, and it helped create a classroom environment where students felt valued, cared for, and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768227521295,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-my-class/9970020/","projectTitle":"Snacks for My Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Conterelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7190465_orig.png?crop=750,750,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766154420203","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7190465"},{"teacherId":4403639,"projectId":10149888,"letterContent":"Thank you SO very much for donating to my project and for getting it funded!\r\n\r\nIt is crucial that third grade students learn multiplication and division facts. Being able to give our students their own pack of multiplication and division cards to practice at home with their family is amazing!\r\n\r\nMastering these facts will lead to success in the next grade! \r\n\r\nI thank you SO much for your kindness and generosity! These children are OUR future!\r\n\r\nThank you for letting my students become mathemagicians!","fullyFundedDate":1776434455207,"projectUrl":"project/lets-become-mathemagicians/10149888/","projectTitle":"Let's Become Mathemagicians!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zahnijnyj","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4403639_orig.jpg?crop=1815,1815,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740690510975","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4403639"},{"teacherId":7190498,"projectId":10050211,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Keeping Warm\" project. Because of your generosity, every one of our 3rd–5th-grade students now has hats and gloves to help them stay warm during the colder months.\r\n\r\nWe've been using these items every day, especially during recess and arrival/dismissal. One moment that really stood out was seeing students who would normally hesitate to go outside in the cold now excited and comfortable enough to play, run, and fully participate with their peers. It may seem simple, but having the right gear has made a huge difference in their confidence and ability to enjoy being outdoors.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the hats and gloves, their reactions were huge smiles, immediate excitement, and lots of gratitude. Many students put them on right away and didn't want to take them off.","fullyFundedDate":1769449598672,"projectUrl":"project/ready-for-the-cold/10050211/","projectTitle":"Ready for the Cold!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Freyre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7190498_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657575777149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7190498"},{"teacherId":2967838,"projectId":10001851,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the Cartridge Ink Canon 125 that were donated for the girls and boys. \r\n\r\nThe children were extremely excited to receive and use the classroom materials. \r\n\r\nThe students are using the Cartridge Ink Canon 125 to duplicate assignments pertaining to \r\nall subject matters: Writing & Literacy, Math, Science and Social Studies.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe students are using the Cartridge Ink Canon 125 to duplicate sentence stems, graphic organizers, vocabulary words, questions, math equations and more...\r\n\r\nWe would like to thank you so much for your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1768227531576,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-better-together/10001851/","projectTitle":"We Are Better Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alicea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2967838_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747243912403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-n-alicea"},{"teacherId":2967838,"projectId":9992659,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the Composition Notebooks, Golf Mini Pencils, Erasers and Wite-Out Correction Tape that were donated for the girls and boys. \r\n\r\nThe children were extremely excited to receive and use the classroom materials. \r\n\r\nThe students are using the materials for all subject matters: Writing & Literacy, Math, Science and Social Studies.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe students are using the notebooks to write down summaries, vocabulary words, questions, math equations and more...\r\n\r\nWe would like to thank you so much for your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1768227528677,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-bright-we-love-to-write/9992659/","projectTitle":"We Are Bright & We Love To Write!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alicea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2967838_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747243912403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-n-alicea"},{"teacherId":2967838,"projectId":9992420,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the two $100. 00 Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards.that we received for the girls and boys. \r\n\r\nThe children were extremely excited to receive and use the Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards. \r\n\r\nThe students are using the Gift Cards writing & literacy, Math, Science and Social Studies.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe students have opportunity to access to topic related cheat sheets, graphic organizer, visual aide resources and more...\r\n\r\nThe gift cards will allow me to duplicate may assignments and homework. We would like to thank you so much for your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1768227541020,"projectUrl":"project/brilliant-resources-for-brilliant-minds/9992420/","projectTitle":"Brilliant Resources for Brilliant Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alicea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2967838_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747243912403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-n-alicea"},{"teacherId":2967838,"projectId":9985590,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the laminating pouches, dry erase pockets, acrylic sign holders that we received for the girls and boys. \r\nThe children were extremely excited to receive and use the classroom materials. \r\n\r\nThe students are using the dry erase pockets for writing & literacy and other subjects.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe students have opportunity to highlight and circle important information.\r\n\r\nWe would like to thank you so much for your generous donations for our classroom. The students will use the materials every day.","fullyFundedDate":1768227531039,"projectUrl":"project/we-erase-at-our-pace/9985590/","projectTitle":"We Erase at Our Pace!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alicea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2967838_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747243912403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-n-alicea"},{"teacherId":2967838,"projectId":9983384,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the wonderful fictional books that we received for the girls and boys. \r\nThe children were extremely excited and eager to read the collection box:\r\nDog Man: The Supa Buddies Mega Collection \r\nDork Diaries \r\nDork Diaries Series: 13 -15\r\n\r\nThe students have been reading the I'm books during, recess and free time after the completing all of their assignments and activities.\r\nThe students have the opportunity to take the books over the weekend and school breaks. They have been using the books to and 5 W's and How questions..","fullyFundedDate":1768227512214,"projectUrl":"project/we-read-feel-free/9983384/","projectTitle":"We Read & Feel Free!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alicea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2967838_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747243912403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-n-alicea"},{"teacherId":9318131,"projectId":10016393,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to fund my project. I know you have several choices. I am truly grateful for your generous support of our classroom. My students now have access to snacks that are making a meaningful difference in their daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nFor many students, something as simple as having a snack during the school day can have a powerful impact. My students are better able to stay energized, attentive, and ready to learn because of you. Instead of being distracted by empty stomachs, they can fully engage in lessons, collaborate with their peers, and do their best work.God Bless you!","fullyFundedDate":1772550337365,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-growing-minds/10016393/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Antony","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9318131_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723684099998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9318131"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_411","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":821,"numTeachers":69,"percentFrplEligible":85,"percentAsian":42,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.2,"schoolId":411,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 106 Parkchester on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 106 Parkchester","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-106-parkchester/411"}