Sponsor P.S. 73 in the South Bronx
Why P.S. 73 Needs You:
| 1 | located in the poorest congressional district in the nation |
| 98% | of the school's 898 students receive free or reduced lunch |
| 45% | of community residents are high-school drop-outs |
| 53% | of the community is unemployed or not in the labor force |
2013-14 Sponsorship Opportunities:
Help 898 students walk into a better school this fall!
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Lead School Partner ($25,000+) |
Reserved |
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Program Sponsors ($10,000 - $15,000) |
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| Museum Arts Residency | Variety NY |
| Beginner Music |
NYSCA |
| Intermediate Music | NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs |
| One-on-One Tutoring | $15,000 |
| Fordham Tutoring |
$15,000 |
| Creative Writing | Reserved |
| Fitness and Nutrition | Reserved NYC Marathon Runners |
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Principal's Circle Members ($500 - $9,999) |
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| Platinum Star (sponsor ~ 60 students) |
$5,000 - $9,999 |
| Gold Star (sponsor ~ 20 students) |
$2,500 - $4,999 |
| Silver Star (sponsor ~ 10 students) |
$1,000 - $2,499 |
| Bronze Star (sponsor ~ 5 students) |
$500 - $999 |
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General Membership ($10 - $499) |
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| Team Member |
$10 - $499 |
P.S. 73's Top Needs This Year:
Arts
Bronx Museum Arts Residency: Children discuss local artists and create their own masterpieces at this cultural gem, 4 blocks from the school.
Beginner Music: Through song and other music making, students develop artistic skills and their own creative voice.
Intermediate Music: Students build performance skills, a love of music, self-confidence and responsibility through our highly individualized violin classes.
Literacy
One-on-One Tutoring: Dedicated volunteers help students build their vocabulary and become confident readers.
Fordham Tutoring: College students provide peer tutoring and mentorship to kids as they collaboratively produce a literary magazine.
Creative Writing with the Story Pirates: Through the zany world of improv theatre, kids write stories and we act them out, integrating core literacy curriculum and creative writing.
Healthy Living
Fitness and Nutrition with Fan4Kids: Engaging fitness and nutrition classes emposer kids to make healthy decisions.
Classroom Support
Supplies and Donations: School Change Teams fill teacher "wish lists," complete book drives and provide technology.
School Beautification Days: Volunteers create hand-painted murals, blooming gardens and revitalized libraries to create inspiriting learning environments for our kids.
Want more information?
Download the Sponsor P.S. 73 Brochure.
Visit P.S. 73's School's page to learn more about the school and its students.
For additional information contact Abigail Holstein at aholstein@changeforkids.org or (212) 213-8061.