P.S. 160
Jamaica, Queens
Since August 2000, Change for Kids has been committed to helping P.S. 160 fulfill its motto: "Where Futures Begin." What started with school supplies for kindergarten students has grown to literacy programs and exposure to cultural experiences for the entire student body – experiences that further the school's mission of creating “a learning environment that nurtures the greatest level of student achievement, builds self-esteem, and champions the value of education.”
For more information, contact Director of Development Rahul Brahmbhatt at [email protected].
Principal: Tiffany Hicks
Lead Sponsor: Himan Brown Charitable Trust
Student Population: 696
92% receive free or reduced-price lunch
75% of children in the community are born into poverty
Current Programs
Story Pirates: Creative writing and literacy support for students in third and fourth grades
Museum Residency: Arts instruction and experiences for the fifth grade through our partnership with the Children’s Museum of the Arts
Wellness in the Schools: Nutrition classes for students and families
Parent Workshops: Held throughout the year to support parent engagement and education
CityParks Learning Gardens: Garden-based learning for students
School Manager: CFK staff member working on the ground at the school to develop and maintain relationships with the leadership team, parents, community members, program partners, and volunteers
Principal Network: Opportunities for collaboration and learning with other CFK partner school principals
School Beautification Day: Transforming the halls and classrooms by painting bright and engaging murals, organizing and cleaning teaching resources, and making the school an even more engaging place to learn
Build-a-Book Day: The school's youngest readers and their parents make their very own, personalized ABC books
Guest Readers: Volunteers read aloud to PreK and kindergarten students
One-on-One Literacy Tutoring: Extra support for students struggling with reading and writing
Career Day: Introduces students to new educational and professional experiences so they can chart a path to their futures
Family Field Day: Fun games, dancing, and sports help kickstart healthy habits for our students and their families
Family Fun Nights: Organized around a theme, these evenings bring parents and children together to learn and have fun
School Supplies and Book Donations throughout the year
Food, Coat and Toy Donations in November and December
