Today is the last day of school for the 2009-2010 school year. Students will be dismissed at 12PM. Have a wonderful summer!
Harlem Week
This year marks the 36th Anniversary of Harlem Week. There will be many exciting events taking place this August!
NYC Schools: Did you know?
New York City public schools serve about 36 million breakfasts and 119 million lunches every year.
Cultural Venues with Free Hours and Suggested Admission
From the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs:
New York City is home to more than 1,400 cultural venues, many of which offer free hours or suggested admission. Click here for a list of institutions with free or low cost admission.
Summer Reading and Fluency: Tips for Parents from Reading Rockets
From Reading Rockets:
You’ve got the reading lists. You’ve got the books. But what else can you do to make your children better readers this summer?
You can help them read more quickly and accurately. Schools call this reading fluency. Your kids will call it fun!
Free Theatre Tickets
Theatre Works USA is offering free tickets to many of their summer events. Learn more about their summer program by visiting their website.
NYC Schools: Did you know?
New York City’s 1.1 million public school students speak more than 150 languages at home.
Alain L. Locke Talent Show
Students showed off their special skills at Alain L. Locke Elementary School’s Third Annual Talent Show. Watch video of select performances on YouTube.
Scholastic’s Top Picks for Summer Reading
Looking for great books to pick up at the library this summer? Scholastic has published a list of their top picks for this summer! Check out their list of book titles.
