{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 149 Christa McAuliffe","outOfStateSupporters":31.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6542610,"projectId":10087982,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous support and for helping provide these engaging learning materials for our students. The Real-Working Cash Register and wooden grocery store play set helps my second graders get excited for hands-on learning, imaginative play, and early math and social skills development. These resources allow students to explore real-world concepts through interactive experiences that make learning both meaningful and fun. They love to use their math skills and social skills while learning about ways to save money and spend money as. they role play for cashier and customer characters.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the journals and inspirational stickers encouraged my second graders to be creative, share self-expression, and confidence in our classroom. They have a special place to write, draw, reflect, and share their ideas, and the motivational stickers help celebrate their efforts and accomplishments every day. Your kindness has helped create a positive and enriching environment where students feel supported and inspired to learn. At the same time, it is helping them prepare for college and the future.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and in the success of our students. Your generosity makes a direct impact on their daily experiences, and we truly appreciate your support in helping our classroom grow with valuable tools and opportunities for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1770839574299,"projectUrl":"project/college-readiness-in-second-grade/10087982/","projectTitle":"College Readiness in Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alarcón","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6542610_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x789,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597863535694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carmen-alarcon"},{"teacherId":6542610,"projectId":10005021,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our project! Because of your generosity, our classroom now has soccer-themed materials that will help bring teamwork and social-emotional learning to life for our second graders.\r\n\r\nWith these new resources, students will be able to practice communication, encouragement, and collaboration in meaningful, hands-on ways. The excitement of the soccer theme will keep them engaged while they build important skills like cooperation, perseverance, and respect. Your support is helping our students grow not only as learners, but as teammates and leaders. We are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1770417575404,"projectUrl":"project/scoring-big-on-teamwork-in-second-grade/10005021/","projectTitle":"Scoring Big on Teamwork in Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alarcón","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6542610_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x789,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597863535694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carmen-alarcon"},{"teacherId":5112165,"projectId":10043733,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project. My students are so happy with the new books. They were cheering when they saw the new books. \r\nMy students have started using the books in centers and phonics groups. It has helped many of my students with reading CVC words. My students have been tapping out CVC words in phonics and these books are great for reading words that are CVC. They are able to tap out and read the books. \r\nI will continue using these books in my classroom for centers as well as phonics lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1774234486952,"projectUrl":"project/future-readers/10043733/","projectTitle":"Future Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kucic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5112165_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x380,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566834377512","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-kucic"},{"teacherId":501491,"projectId":9686758,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the rug. My students are really enjoying their new meeting area.\r\nThey have somewhere to sit now and have a conversation. We sit there to have our lessons and discuss books we read. We also use our new meeting area to complete our writing. The kids like having somewhere warm to sit and enjoy one another. They all have spots on the rug to ensure that they can all participate in the lesson. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. You are very kind and thoughtful. I would like you to understand how important your donations are and what an impact you have on the children.","fullyFundedDate":1767397338244,"projectUrl":"project/rug-time/9686758/","projectTitle":"Rug Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Isaakidis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp501491_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505513926864","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/501491"},{"teacherId":6542610,"projectId":9818464,"letterContent":"I'm so incredibly grateful for the materials donated to our \"Learning and Growing to be Super Citizens\" project. As a teacher of bilingual second graders, I see every day how important it is for my students to feel seen, supported, and capable. These resources truly made that possible. The learning materials, visuals, and hands-on supplies helped bring our lessons to life in a way that connected with both their language development and their personal experiences. My students were more excited to participate, more confident in sharing their thoughts, and more willing to take risks in both English and Spanish.\r\nWhat touched me most was the way these materials helped shape my students into kinder, more thoughtful members of our classroom community. They started to see themselves as \"super citizens\"—kids who help, listen, and care for others. I watched them grow not just academically, but emotionally, showing empathy and pride in who they are. Thank you for making that growth possible. Your generosity didn't just provide supplies; it gave my students opportunities, confidence, and a deeper sense of belonging.","fullyFundedDate":1769170525798,"projectUrl":"project/learning-and-growing-to-be-super-citizen/9818464/","projectTitle":"Learning and Growing to be Super Citizens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alarcón","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6542610_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x789,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597863535694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carmen-alarcon"},{"teacherId":852077,"projectId":10154098,"letterContent":"My students were so very excited to hear that our Scholastic News project was funded. They couldn't wait to get their scholastic magazines. As you can see in the photographs, the students were fully engaged in the stories and couldn't stop talking about how cool and interesting the stories were. They are all looking forward to next month's issue and have expressed their gratitude for all that you have done to make this special resource available to them. We all greatly appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1774452784892,"projectUrl":"project/make-reading-fun-for-students/10154098/","projectTitle":"Make Reading Fun for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gurevich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp852077_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589934953644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/852077"},{"teacherId":6542610,"projectId":9627594,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our second grade classroom! Because of you, my students now have engaging materials that make learning fun, organized, and motivating every single day.\r\n\r\nThe reward treasure chest and Play-Doh give students positive incentives and creative outlets, while the magnetic write-and-wipe organization charts and digital timers help keep our classroom structured and focused. Even the birthday crowns help us build a joyful classroom community where every child feels celebrated and valued.\r\n\r\nYour kindness directly impacts my students by creating an environment where they are excited to learn, stay on task, and feel proud of their accomplishments. I am incredibly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1758898903154,"projectUrl":"project/expressing-feelings-in-every-language/9627594/","projectTitle":"Expressing Feelings in Every Language","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alarcón","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6542610_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x789,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597863535694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carmen-alarcon"},{"teacherId":501491,"projectId":9692694,"letterContent":"My students are so happy to receive their toolboxes.Most of them are using them to organize their crams and pencils and blue sticks.So that we may all have our own separate place to hold our things.\r\nI am also using the toolboxes to create little centers for the students to play with and build words.As you see in the picture period the students love playing with each individual toolbox because each one has its own little game inside. And link 2 again for your generous contribution to my classroom. Your very much appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1758898786293,"projectUrl":"project/tool-boxes/9692694/","projectTitle":"Tool Boxes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Isaakidis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp501491_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505513926864","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/501491"},{"teacherId":8704800,"projectId":9474384,"letterContent":"I am truly appreciative for your generosity. My students will be able to work with their tablets in a setting which is more conducive to learning. They will be able to hear the work that they are suppose to hear solely on his/her tablet, rather than on everyone else's. The students will be able to work in an environment, that is not as chaotic, and full of distractions. They will be to work up to their fullest potential all because of your generosity. Therefore, they would like to thank you from the bottoms of their heart. We are truly blessed to have this program and people like you who help schools and teachers like me. \r\n\r\nThank you so so much!","fullyFundedDate":1758898740382,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-headphones/9474384/","projectTitle":"iPad Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8704800"},{"teacherId":6542610,"projectId":9627489,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our 2nd Grade dual language project. Your support means the world to our students, many of who are just beginning to discover the power of learning two languages. Because of your donation, we are able to provide engaging materials, meaningful learning experiences and a classroom environment, where every child feels seen supported and excited to grow. \r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping us, build, confident, readers, writers, and thinkers in both English and Spanish. The resources you've helped funded will have a lasting impact on our students. Thank you for believing in our classroom investing and in our children's education.","fullyFundedDate":1757104377095,"projectUrl":"project/table-of-transformation/9627489/","projectTitle":"Table of Transformation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alarcón","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6542610_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x789,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597863535694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carmen-alarcon"},{"teacherId":501491,"projectId":9248444,"letterContent":"Please accept my heartfelt thanks for your donation to my classroom. My students are beyond happy to have received the wipe boards. Every day we begin with using them. Our mornings are so interactive now and I am able to see all of their responses at once. \r\nThey use them to respond to daily questions and to also show me what they understand during the lesson. They are so motivated because using the boards makes them happy. They love to draw on them and use them daily. \r\nAgain, I thank you very much for your support.And for making my students learning fun and creative.","fullyFundedDate":1755911257300,"projectUrl":"project/write-and-wipe/9248444/","projectTitle":"Write and Wipe","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Isaakidis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp501491_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505513926864","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/501491"},{"teacherId":5112165,"projectId":9051608,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project become a reality. This project has helped my students with their learning and excitement throughout the school day. My students have loved looking at the birds that have been coming to our window. They get so excited when they see the birds come and eat the seeds. This has been a great experience for my students. \r\nWe are learning what kind of birds come to our window. They like to watch them and are very quiet so that they don't scare them away. We are having so much fun with our new window friends.","fullyFundedDate":1746984619806,"projectUrl":"project/bird-love/9051608/","projectTitle":"Bird Love","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kucic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5112165_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x380,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566834377512","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-kucic"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1069","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":707,"numTeachers":74,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":87,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"9.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.8,"schoolId":1069,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 149 Christa McAuliffe on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 149 Christa McAuliffe","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-149-christa-mcauliffe/1069"}
Join the 301 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
PS 149 Christa McAuliffe is
an urban public school
in Jackson Hts., New York that is part of New York City Dept Of Ed.
It serves 707 students
in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.6:1.
Its teachers have had 204 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades K - 6
707 Students
74 Teachers
9311 34th AveContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
Boost support for this school! Share this page with friends, family, alumni, and fellow supporters. Every connection helps teachers get the supplies they need and shows how much your community cares about its students.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.
Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
95%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
PS 149 Christa McAuliffe Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated May 25, 2026
DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students
in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
PS 149 Christa McAuliffe
$85,125
raised using DonorsChoose
204
projects
funded
35
teachers
funded
301
donors
30
projects
for
basic supplies
23
projects for
technology
40
projects for
books
12
projects
for
art supplies
PS 149 Christa McAuliffe has received support from
207 individuals from New York and
94 individuals out-of-state.