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 Executive Director Katrina Huffman at [email protected].
Principal: Tiffany Hicks
Lead Sponsor: Himan Brown Charitable Trust
Student Population: 676
73% of children in the community are born into poverty
Current Programs
CityParks Learning Gardens: Garden-based learning for students in the second grade
Museum Residency: Arts instruction and experiences for the fourth and fifth grade through our partnership with the Children’s Museum of the Arts
Parent Workshops: Held throughout the year to support parent engagement and education
Story Pirates: Creative writing and literacy support for students in the second and third grades
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
Career Day: Introduces students to new educational and professional experiences so they can chart a path to their futures
Family Fun Nights: Organized around a theme, these evenings bring parents and children together to learn and have fun
Reading Buddies: Volunteers guest read aloud to students and help them use their imaginations
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
School Supplies and Book Donations throughout the year
Food, Coat and Toy Donations in November and December