Fox 5’s Brett Larson Launches PENCIL’s 2009-2010 School Year With “Principal for A Day” at Alain L. Locke-P.S. 208

Brett Larson of Fox-5 New York covered PENCIL’s “Principal For A Day” kick-off  at Alain L. Locke Elementary School on October 16, 2009

Kara Smith of Karasma Media visited Alaine L. Locke Elementary School-P.S. 208 in Harlem to serve as principal for the day in partnership with PENCIL, and Principal Susan Green talks about how bringing leaders like Kara, into our school helps open kids eyes to opportunities.

PENCIL’s President, Michael Haverman, said PENCIL is a non-profit trying to improve public education in New York City and other large cities by engaging the private sector.

Some of the projects she’s helped bring to the school:  a new logo;  an environmental club and a partnership with a green school in Maryland.

Posted by: Kara on October 21, 2009 | Filed under Alain L. Locke In The News, Events, News, PENCIL, Parents, Principal Susan Green, Showcases & Celebrations | Comments (0)

Alain L. Locke-P.S. 208’s Principal Susan Green – On 10/10 WINS with Alice Stockton-Rossini

On Thursday, October 15th, Principal Green was on the air during morning drive time from 6-10, with 10/10 – WINS’ Alice Stockton-Rossini discussing PENCIL’s Principal For A Day Kick-off.

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Alice Stockton-Rossini

Principal Susan Green, Alain L. Locke students Jashira Johnson and Mariama Seck, and our PENCIL partner Kara Smith of Karasma Media discuss the activities of our partnership and the  benefits our students feel they’re gaining from it.

Listen Here!

Mariama Seck, Principal Susan Green, Jashira Johnson and PENCIL Partner, Kara Smith of Karasma Media
Posted by: Kara on October 14, 2009 | Filed under Alain L. Locke In The News, PENCIL, Principal Susan Green | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Alain L. Locke-P.S. 208 Parents, Make Sense of President Obama’s School Speech

10 Things You Should Share with Your Kids

We want to encourage you to talk to your child about issues surrounding the President’s speech to the nation’s school children.  On Tuesday, the president’s speech to children will cover several topic, such as the role of the federal government in education, the state of our nation’s education crisis, and how they can elect officials who will make critical changes.

The commitment and dedication you have regarding your child’s education makes all the difference.  The president is reminding us that we live in a country that provides us with a multitude of opportunities, the importance of encouraging our children to seek and learn from history, and advance upon the principals upon which this country was founded.

Visit http://www.edreform.com to download a copy of  Making Sense of President Obama’s School Speech: 10 Things Parents Should Share with their Kids, released today by the Center for Education Reform

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Posted by: Kara on September 7, 2009 | Filed under Parents | Comments (0)

Principal Susan Green of Alain L. Locke Elementary School on Wall Street Journal.com

Principal Susan Green was featured on The Wall Street Journal.com discussing Alain L. Locke Elementary School-P.S. 208 ’s accomplishments and needs during Governor David Paterson’s press conference announcing George Soro’s generous donation to New York State’s supplemental school supply program.

She stressed how the program positively impacts our children’s ability to have what they need in order to perform at their best.

Posted by: Kara on August 23, 2009 | Filed under Alain L. Locke In The News, News, Parents, Principal Susan Green | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Alain L. Locke Elementary – P.S. 208 Hosts Gov. Paterson and George Soros’ Back-to-School Assistance Program

On August 11tth, Governor Paterson and George Soros announced a back-to-school assistance program for hundreds of thousands of New York children, at Alain L. Locke Elementary School- P.S. 208.

The Governor publicly acknowledged the commitment for “Greatness and Nothing Less” Principal Susan Green, the teachers parents and students all have.  He also acknowledged the school’s high approval rating given by our parents.

Together, we are reaching for the stars with our children!

Posted by: Kara on August 23, 2009 | Filed under Events, News, Principal Susan Green | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

11-Year Old Reporter, Damon Weaver Interviews Barack Obama

Alain L. Locke P.S. 208 – Let’s give praise to Damon for setting a prime example!

After having The Governor Paterson, Mayor Michael Bloomberg , and philanthropist George Soros at Alain L. Locke yesterday, what better way is there for us to get started than to acknowledge Damon Weaver and President Obama for their historic interview.

Playing an active roll in your child’s education is indeed the most important job you’ll ever have.  Damon is a prime example of what’s possible when we do!

See you soon!

Posted by: Kara on August 14, 2009 | Filed under Parents | Comments (0)

PS 208 Alain L. Locke 1st Annual Cultural Field Day

Students and staff at PS 208 Alain L. Locke Elementary will be participating in their

1st Annual Cultural Field Day

this Wednesday, June 24th. 

The day will be filled with games, activities, face painting and cultural diversity. Students and staff will be wearing clothes and sharing foods that celebrate their cultural backgrounds.

The Lions Basketball team will face the A.L.L. Staff for a second game this year at 1:45pm in the schoolyard (weather permitting). Go Staff !… I mean, Go Lions!

Parents are welcome to join us for the day! Stay tuned for photos…

Posted by: Ms. Musiowsky on June 23, 2009 | Filed under Events, Lions Basketball, Parents, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

Harlem JV Basketball – Final Game results

It was a great season and our Locke’s Lions had a terrific outing in the final game.   They showed dedication, teamwork and great sportsmanship.

Sitting there in the bleechers, Principal Green, AP Ms. Colón, and a group of teachers, parents and classmates, were all very proud of the way our boys hung in there until the final buzzer in a heartpounding one point game.

Unfortunately, the other team was able to edge us out in the closing seconds.

Final score: PS 83 – 24, PS 208 – 23

The boys worked extraordinarily hard, but we have to hand it to PS 83 for putting up a valiant effort and hanging in there with us the whole game.  Ultimately making their final push at the very end of the second half.

As for our own Locke’s Lions, we will have a focused off-season and come back next year knowing exaclty what our goal is, the championship trophy for the Harlem JV Basketball League!bballimage2

Posted by: Mr. Mort on June 15, 2009 | Filed under Alain L. Locke School Partners, Lions Basketball, News | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

PS 208 – 1st Annual Basketball Championship Game

Alain L.  Locke’s Lions will be playing PS 83 TODAY!

HARLEM JV BASKETBALL FINALS

@ The Kennedy Center

(135 Street between 5th and Madison Avenues) 

5:00pm. 

Any students wanting to cheer on our Lions in the Championship Game must bring a parent with them. 

Go Lions!

Posted by: Ms. Musiowsky on June 8, 2009 | Filed under Events, Lions Basketball, News | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

Principal Susan Green and Karasma Media Receive PENCIL’s 2008-2009 Emerging Partnership Award

Principal Susan Green was the recipient of PENCIL’S 2008-2009 Emerging Partnership Award last night along with her PENCIL Partner, Kara Smith of Karasma Media.

Kara Smith of Karasma Media and Principal Susan Green of Alain L. Locke - P.S. 208
Kara Smith of Karasma Media and Principal Susan Green of Alain L. Locke – P.S. 208

Ms. Green requested that PENCIL couple her with a business partner who could create a new identity for her school, and Kara responded to that request. Together, they garnered a wide variety of media coverage , developed a new school logo and social marketing platform. The platform includes this blog and twitter, and will increase communication between teachers, parents and students, as well as businesses, elected officials and other members of the local community.

PENCIL, the nonprofit organization that develops innovative solutions to the challenges confronting public schools by creating partnerships between business leaders and principals, today held its 2008-2009 Year-end Partnership Celebration. Sponsored by long-time supporter JPMorgan Chase, the event marked the accomplishments of more than 450 PENCIL Partnerships during the school year, and honored several standout partners with three inaugural awards for “Emerging,” “Innovative,” and “Veteran” PENCIL Partnerships.

The other two awards given:

The 2008-2009 Innovative Partnership of the Year Award was given to Principal Christopher Ogno of PS 247, The New York City College Partnership Elementary School in Brooklyn and Partner Ivy Cohen, President of Ivy Cohen Corporate Communications.

The 2008-09 Veteran Partnership Award was given to Principal Rima Ritholtz of PS 176X in the Bronx and Justin Israel of Channel 13 WNET/21 WLIW. With a student body of more than 570 autistic pre-K to 12th graders, PS 176X in the Bronx called upon the veteran experience of PENCIL Partners Rima Ritholtz, Principal of PS176X and business partner Justin Israel, Senior Patron Advisor at Channel 13 WNET/21, to develop programs that would offer critical support to the students’ parents.

Congratulations to my fellow Principals and their PENCIL Partners for their achievements this year and our commitment to the children of New York City!

Posted by: Kara on June 4, 2009 | Filed under Alain L. Locke In The News, Alain L. Locke School Partners, Events, News, Parents, Principal Susan Green | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (2)