$17.50 for PS 175Q!

The Power of $17.50

Imagine if every family at PS 175Q contributed just $17.50 each month. That's less than:

• A single pizza delivery 🍕
• Three gallons of gas ⛽
• One streaming service 📺

But together, these small monthly gifts create BIG impact for our students—all year long.

How Monthly Giving Works

Set It and Forget It Choose "monthly" when you donate, and $17.50 will be automatically charged to your card each month. Easy, predictable support for our school.

Year-Round Support Your donation runs 12 months a year—yes, even in summer! While students are on break, we're busy planning, purchasing supplies, preparing events, and getting ready for the next school year. Your total annual contribution: $210.

100% Tax-Deductible You'll receive an official tax receipt in January for all your donations from the previous year. The PA of PS 175Q is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 11-2405496.)

Cancel Anytime Life happens! You can pause or cancel your monthly donation at any time through your secure donor portal. No questions asked.

Where Your Money Goes

Every dollar raised goes directly to supporting our students and teachers. Here's the real impact we make together, past and present:

📚 Classroom Excellence Your donations bring learning to life with:

• Enrichment program supplies—groceries for Cookshop, materials for Woodshop and Robotics
• Musical instruments and equipment—purchasing guitars and music stands for budding musicians
• Theater magic—purchasing spotlights and props that transform our yearly play productions
• Global Classroom workshops that open students' eyes to the world
• Mid-year classroom supply refreshes when teachers need them most

👩‍🏫 Teacher Support We show our incredible educators they're valued:

• We'd like to offer classroom grants that fund innovative teaching projects
• Appreciation breakfasts, lunches, and raffles
• Resources and materials that help teachers do what they do best
• Recognition programs that celebrate their dedication

🎉 Student Experiences We create memories that last a lifetime:

• Inspiring assemblies like Box Out Bullying, author visits, and cultural performances
• End of Year Field trip for House Games winners
• Family events like Fall Fest and Literacy Night that bring our community together
• Grade-level celebrations that mark important milestones
• Yearbooks for every 5th grader—a keepsake they'll treasure forever
• 5th grade graduation celebrations, complete with treats, picnics, and cap-and-gown photo ops

💻 Technology & Innovation We equip students for the future:

• iPads and LEGO Education kits for hands-on STEM/STEAM learning
• Robotics program materials and teacher training

🌟 Community Building We make PS 175Q feel like home:

• Welcome events for new families joining our community
• Volunteer appreciation breakfasts honoring those who give their time
• School beautification projects—because our space matters
• Equipment for community events—like the two grills we bought for school gatherings
• Staff morale boosters, including picnic funding to build team spirit
• Family enrichment programs like monthly financial literacy workshops
• Specialized support workshops—like the T.A.S.K. workshop we funded for Autism Awareness

☀️ Summer Planning & Prep While students play, we prepare:

• Back-to-school event planning that creates an exciting start to each year
• Facility upgrades—like the new water fountain we purchased for the cafeteria
• Essential equipment purchases—we're working to buy folding tables and chairs the school needs

Predictable Funding = Better Planning When we know we can count on steady support every single month, we can plan ahead and say "yes" to more opportunities for our kids throughout the year.

Less Time Fundraising = More Time Supporting Monthly donations mean we can spend less time organizing fundraisers and more time directly supporting teachers and students.

Every Family Can Participate Small monthly amounts are easier to budget than large one-time donations, making it possible for more families to contribute.

Can I donate more than $17.50? Absolutely! While we suggest $17.50 to make it affordable for all families, you can choose any amount. Some families do $35 (double) or $52.50 (triple).

Can I make a one-time donation instead? Yes! Click "one-time" instead of "monthly" when donating. However, we especially need the steady support that monthly giving provides throughout the entire year.

Can my company match my donation?  Yes! We are registered with Benevity.  If your company uses them to facilitate volunteering, granting and giving you can donate directly through them.  If your company uses another organization, please let us know so we can register with it. 

Whether you give $17.50 or $175, monthly or one-time, your support makes PS 175Q a better place for our children to learn and grow.

Every student deserves a great education. Every teacher deserves the resources to do their best work. Every family deserves to be part of a strong school community.

Thank you for being part of ours—all year long.

As always, thank you for all your support!  We look forward to providing more exciting opportunities for our kids! 

PA of PS 175Q