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Grant projects
Grants & Awards
2024 - 9th Annual NYCPS Office of Energy and Sustainability Project Grant in the amount of $4995
2024 - Farmstand Business Program from GrowNYC grant in the amount of $2250
2023 - 7th Annual DOE Office of Sustainability Project Grant in the amount of $4729.39
2023 - Donor's Choice - "Access Granted - Open Up A World of Self Reliance," #6691098 - $729 adapted items
2022 - TOSHIBA STEM GRANT NATIONAL - $4800 - chicken coop
2020 - Capital improvement: co-authored grant to receive $400,000 for new track and basketball courts
2020 - New Mexico speaker company - specialized speaker for students who are blind
2020 - $800 from Citizens Committee for compost machines and worm bins
2019 - Capital Grant - co-authored grant to receive a new roof
2019 - Pets in the classroom; funding for class aquaponics
2018 - Capital Grant - co-authored grant to receive bathrooms
2018 - Class was chosen to present at the Sustainability Showcase
2016 - D75 STEM ipad grant recipient; 13 ipads awarded to me for class use
2014 - Made by Milk National Contest Carton 2 Garden - won
2020-2021 - Office of sustainability grant award of $5000 for the creation of a school vertical garden
2020-2021 - Office of sustainability grant award of $5000 for the creation of a school vertical garden
2019-2020 - Citizens Compostoning Grant - obtained $850 for purchase 2 composting machines
2019-2020 - Reso Grant - New Schoolyard (track, courts and outdoor equipment)
2018-2019 - Race Against the Waste winner - trainings and afterschool program
2018-2019 - Reso Grant - new roof/bathrooms
2017-2018 - Selected to participate in the school Expo at the Sustainability Showcase.
2017-2018 - Reso Grant - new school theater 1.5 million
2016-2017 - Reuse Challenge, Citywide Runner Up, $500 Commissioner's Cup, Citywide Winner, $1000
2015 Golden Apple Award & Superrecyclers - $2,000 "Outstanding Facility Staff" category Award - NYC Sanitation and Office of Sustainability
2015 - Sustainability Excellence Award for Outstanding Green Team (High School Level 9-12). a $1,000 award to expand sustainability efforts.
Made by Milk National Contest winner - 2015
Resources and Partners
Recycling Paper - Partner with Office of Sustainability
Organics Collection
Aquaponics
Grow lab
Technology
With this improvement, students are now able to interact with digital content during classroom lessons. A huge step forward, the John F. Kennedy Jr. School community now looks to mobilize its technology capabilities to ensure that all students have the ability to learn no matter where they are.
During the 2018-19 school year, P721Q The John F. Kennedy Jr. School identified a series of technology upgrades that were necessary for our student's success. Applying for Resolution "A" (Reso "A") projects, P721Q sought to improve our technology capabilities through enhancement projects funded through individual grants allocated by the Queens Borough President or the members of the New York City Council. Knowing that our students need multiple ways to access educational opportunities, the school was able to secure 70 Promethean ActivBoard to ensure that every classroom had the technology it needed to teach our students.
The use of technology in special education helps break barriers and provides our students with access to the most relevant educational programs that are available.
Overview
School Year Grand Opening
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School Yard Improvement Plan
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Roof & Exterior Improvements
The John F. Kennedy Jr. School building gets a facelift to look its best as 2020 approaches.
Bathroom Upgrades
Transforming student bathrooms to support their health and wellness
Jaffa, the Facility Dog!
If you have any questions please feel free to contact 716.256.3677. You can also follow Jaffa’s journeys on Instagram @JourneysWithJaffa
Jaffa will be joining the John F. Kennedy Jr. School family and is participating in google meets so she can meet staff and students before our return to the building! Her handler, spent three weeks in intense and high quality professional development with Jaffa at the Canine Companions for Independence in Medford, NY. We are very grateful to Nico for bringing Jaffa to our community. Handler will be posting updates and hosting google meets with anyone interested in meeting her!
Bringing The Arts Alive For Children
The John F. Kennedy Jr. School brings arts and family engagement to the forefront with highly produced stage productions and improvements.
"Raise funds to support essential improvements and amenities for the apartment community, enhancing living conditions and fostering a better quality of life for residents."
"Promote sustainable farming through hydroponics, a soil-free cultivation method that conserves water, maximizes space, and ensures year-round crop production."
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