Elementary School

PS 130: We Rise

PS 130 has risen from the ashes of the last year as a phoenix flying bright with sights of the future for their school. With such a transformation, jubilee breaks through the quiet as students partake in the song and dance to ring in a new season. Working with PS 130 showed us that we…

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PS 89Q: Tree of Life

Let the show go on!🎈 In memory of two cherished teachers, this project stands as a lasting tribute to the lives and impact of Ms. Hamermesh and Ms. Walter. It was an honor to share some beautiful and heartfelt moments with the community of PS 89Q in our time together. Drawing from the creativity and…

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PS 288: We Rise By Lifting Others

We Rise By Lifting Others 🦅 In reflection of many of PS 288’s values, our time with this school demonstrated the power of teamwork as an effort to soar towards excellence. This school truly leads by example in the way the students and staff collectively uplift and support one another, especially when facing obstacles. With…

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PS 105Q: Wave of Kindness

Wave of Kindness 🌊 Encouraging the school’s new message of “Sharing Hope, Our Experiences, and Stories,” students shared with us some of their favorite pastimes both individually and collectively. With our team, they were able to collaborate on showing PS 105Q’s vision to connect, grow and inspire hope through various snapshots of their school. In…

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PS 279: What Takes Root

What is your mindfulness rooted in? The students of PS 279 joined us in exploring how we are the core of this city. We soon came to discuss the importance of our mental well-being not only on our individual selves, but the impact it has on those around us as well. Connected in more ways…

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PS 280Q: The Garden

thrivecollective-ps280q-thegarden-3 thrivecollective-ps280q-thegarden-5 The Home of the Lionhearts is one that blooms from strong values planted in and for the community. With a rich source of influence, PS 280Q fosters the space for students to flourish and do everything with H.E.A.R.T♥️ To team with such an amazing community was a great reminder of things that essential…

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PS 280Q: Home of the Lionhearts

? Welcome all, to the home of the Lionhearts!🎉 Join in on the Parade as students travel the halls filled with joy. After a wonderful time working with everyone at PS 280Q, a season of jubilee has begun as we’ve completed another project and welcome students to see their newest space. We hope the lionhearts…

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PS 163: Bee Rock Steady

thrive-collective-ps163-4 thrive-collective-ps163-3 thrive-collective-ps163-5 The “BEE Rock Steady” mural celebrates two unique features of PS 163 on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. First, it honors the unique role the schoolyard played in the earliest days of hip hop history, as the birthplace of the iconic b-boy and b-girl Rock Steady Crew. Second, it resides in a school…

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PS 45: The Big Melting Pot

thrive-collective-ps45-5 thrive-collective-ps45-6 thrive-collective-ps45-4 What’s cooking at PS 45? 🥘 In true potluck style, you can find just about any treat to your liking in the these halls sprinkled with a touch of heartfelt affirmations. What better way to debut the school’s new food pantry than a parade of some sweet friends? Thanks to PS 45…

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PS 329: Surfside Strong

After Hurricane Sandy and riding wave after wave in 2020, the students of the Surfside School definitely know how to rise high with the tide. In a school where much has been endured, strength to grow and shine as a beacon is surely evidence of the resilience that flows through these halls. This mural project…

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