Monthly Archives: May 2009

FREE Bike Fridays at Governers Island

Governor’s Island is open to the public every Friday, Satruday and Sunday until October 11th for the 2009 season.
There are events, fun activities, and performances planned for every weekend.
The ferry ride and admission to Governors Island is FREE.
BIKES  FOR  KIDS  AND  ADULTS ARE FREE ON FRIDAYS – and can be rented at other Times.
Located in [...]

Posted by: Kara on May 31, 2009 | Filed under Fun for the Family, Parents | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

The Locke Lions’ Record

The Locke Lions Basketball Team of  Alain L. Locke Elementary School – P.S. 208 had an exemplary record in 2009!
Regular Season Results:
January 23: P.S. 208 defeats P.S. 38 by a score of 52 to 18
January 30: P.S. 208 defeats P.S. 242 by a score of 36 to 8
February 6: P.S. 208 defeats P.S. 375 by [...]

Posted by: Kara on May 30, 2009 | Filed under Extra-Curricular Activities, Lions Basketball, News | Tagged , , , | Comments (2)

Alain L. Locke – P.S. 208 Has a New Logo!

We have an exciting new look to illustrate who we are.
You’ll see these themes running across the top of each of our blog’s pages, on our stationary, and across our online platforms.

The creative force behind Alain L. Locke’s new brand is Leibowitz Communications, whose president and owner, Paul Leibowitz, generously donated his company’s expertise to [...]

Posted by: Kara on May 27, 2009 | Filed under Alain L. Locke School Partners, News, Parents | Tagged , , , | Comments (2)

Principal Susan Green – Alain L. Locke P.S. 208

For some, education is a profession; for others, it is a passion.
And anyone who knows Susan M. Green knows she enthusiastically belongs in the latter group. As Principal of Alain L. Locke Elementary School – P.S. 208 in Harlem, New York, Green not only leads more than 200 third, fourth, and fifth graders in learning [...]

Posted by: Kara on May 27, 2009 | Filed under Principal Susan Green | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (11)

Alain L. Locke Elementary School – P.S. 208 Mantra

Each morning before classes begin, the entire school recites this Mantra.©
This is our expectation.
I was born from Greatness
Therefore that makes me Great
Today I will spread Love
Not hate
Not lies
Not violence
Just love
Today
I will do more
I will learn more
I will be more
Than anyone ever thought I could
Today I will strive for Greatness and nothing less.©
Written by principal Susan [...]

Posted by: Kara on May 11, 2009 | Filed under Our Mantra, Parents | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

The Peace Games

The Peace Games empowers Alain L. Locke -P.S. 208 students to create their own safe classrooms and communities.
They are committed to forming partnerships with elementary schools, families and your adult volunteers.

Here are two students from classes 5-233 and 5-235 at the Peace Games Festival at the Jacob Javits Center.  The event was held on May [...]

Posted by: Kara on May 9, 2009 | Filed under Alain L. Locke School Partners, Events | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

The Student Council at Alain L. Locke – P.S. 208

The Student Council is comprised of representatives from each class at Alain L. Locke – P.S. 208
They work as ambassadors for guests at A.L.L, promote student activities, and participate in school events.  The Student Council elects officers, including president and vice president.
For one event, the students were invited by Principal Green to participate in the [...]

Posted by: Kara on May 5, 2009 | Filed under Events, Extra-Curricular Activities, Student Council | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

History of the Locke Lions Basketball Team of Alain L. Locke – P.S. 208

The Locke’s Lions were born in February, 2008.
After running several weekend basketball clinics at Alain L. Locke Elementary School – P.S. 208, Coach Greer Love established a great relationship with Ms. Green and Ms. Colon. He approached them with a proposal that would introduce a dual-focused academic and athletic program for kids who had an [...]

Posted by: Kara on May 1, 2009 | Filed under Extra-Curricular Activities, Lions Basketball | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)