As we dive back into the first full week of school and enjoy fall’s first cool breezes, the PTA invites you to consider your 2024-25 Annual Fund contribution (click here to donate now!).
If you’re new to our community, or if you need a refresher about the Annual Fund after a well-spent summer, please read on to learn how PTA fundraising impacts our school:
WHAT is the Annual Fund?
PS 107 relies on PTA dollars to supplement DOE funding, which consistently falls short of what's needed for basic operations and essential school programs. The annual fund is a campaign of direct gifts that, together with revenue from PTA-sponsored events, directly supplements PS 107's operating budget.
This year, the PTA is committed to raising $210,000 in Annual Fund donations.
WHO benefits?
By supporting PS 107's staff and teachers, the Annual Fund impacts all of our kids, enhancing their education in a meaningful way, including:
- Art, music, and science teachers
- Professional development for teachers
- Arts residencies
- Science enrichment programs
- Big Yard improvements
- Technology platforms like Konstella and Operoo
- Extra support in classrooms
- Classroom supplies and curriculum materials
- And more!
Please consider what time of year makes the most sense for your family to donate, e.g. within the 2024 or 2025 calendar year. You can choose to pledge a monthly donation, or make a one-time gift - make a plan that works best for you. You have until June 30, 2025 to contribute to this year's campaign, though making your gift early will allow you to ignore these emails for the rest of the year. :)
WHY support the Annual Fund?
PS 107’s partnership between the PTA, school leadership, and teachers makes our school a wonderful place for students to learn and grow.
Amidst continued budget cuts to schools across the DOE—including our school—these funds remain critical to keeping PS 107 an enriching environment for our kids and families.
HOW and HOW MUCH should I give?
- Make a one-time or monthly donation online via Konstella by clicking here.
- Share this public link with non-Konstella users (e.g. extended family and friends).
- Make a gift of stock here.
- Find out if your employer offers a matching gift program - if so, taking the extra step to secure a corporate match makes a huge difference!
Please give as generously as you can. We understand that some families are suffering in this economy and that others are faring better. We hope that 100% of PS 107 families will make a gift that is meaningful to them. Whether you give $10, $107 (or a multiple thereof!), $1,000, or $10,000, every single gift matters.
THANK YOU for your consideration, and to those families who’ve already kick-started this year’s campaign! We’re deeply appreciative of your support, and so grateful to be a part of this amazing school community!
If you have any questions about the Annual Fund, please contact PS 107 parent Nisha Aoyama, nisha@ps107.org.