Programs we fund

Our Investment Per Child

While the suggested donation amount is $875 per child, all gifts are appreciated and valued. Our suggested amount is consistent with that of all other top performing Manhattan public schools. Our goal is 100% participation!

And remember, your gift could be doubled!! Don't forget to check with your employer to see if they will match your contribution. PS/IS 276 has the opportunity to receive tens of thousands of dollars in matching gift donations.

PTA funding is essential in order to fund a variety of programs across all the grades. The DOE does not provide enough funding to support our students in all areas. Below are some of the programs the PS/IS 276 parent community has funded.

Music:	K-8: Rhythmic patterns, harmony, dynamics, pitch and more. 3rd grade: introduction to recorders. 4th -grade: band instruments. 5th-8th grade: band instruments and choral singing.
Spanish:	1-4: Introduction to a new language. Also allows teachers to team teach in small group time, breaking into smaller groups for math and literacy while one class has Spanish.
Math Coach:	K-8: Meets with the teachers and helps them write the math curriculum to help the teachers teach better. This year focused on problem solving.
Teacher Development:	K-8: To help teachers stay current on best practices and to help improve curriculum.
Assistant Teachers:	Lower School: To support teachers in some classes with large number of students.
CAT:	K: Uses interactive drama to strengthen literacy, critical thinking, and essential social-emotional skills
NYC Kids Project:	K and 8: Use theatrical puppets and storytelling and facilitated dialogue to focus on character development and anti-bullying issues.
Construction Kids:	1st: Learn to use real tools (hammer, nails, etc.) and get to build pinewood boats, birdhouses.
Centre for Architecture:	2nd: A great STEM program allows our kids design, build and engineer models of bridges.
Artist Residency:	3rd: Artists in the classroom to help bring aspects of the curriculum to life
Public Speaking and Leadership:	4th: Help our kids to improve public speaking skills, confidence and much more!
Puberty Program:	5th: To learn about the physical, emotional and social changes that affect both boys and girls during puberty. There is a workshop for parents as well.
Technology:	5th and 8th: To fund an intern position to support the Technology Teacher.
Lincoln Center Programs:	6th-8th: From music to social studies… a variety of workshops aligned with the curriculum.
Mindfulness:	K-8th: Training & curriculum to be integrated into the classroom-includes exercises to improve focus, learning, mental & emotional well-being.
Library	K-8th: Creating a space for all students to feel welcomed and are encouraged to grow and learn.
Library – Recess Clubs:	2-8th: Minecraft, Makerspace, Knitting Club ….All in the library with Basia!
Chess	K-8th: Practice your chess strategies and get advise during recess at the library.