Monthly Archives: February 2010

All-Day Parent Open House

Alain L. Locke Elementary would like to remind you that the first Friday of every month is an Open House Day.  There was a great turnout for February’s event! On March 5th parents will have the chance to view their child’s classroom in action! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on February 24, 2010 | Filed under Events, Parents | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

National Museum of the American Indian

Did you know that a visit to the National Museum of the American Indian is free for you and your family?  Located in Lower Manhattan, this museum offers free admission year-round.  Fourth graders at Alain L. Locke study Native Americans as part of their social studies curriculum.  Learn more about special events at this museum. [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on February 24, 2010 | Filed under Fun for the Family, Parents | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

Ballroom Dancing

This winter the 5th grade at Alain L. Locke is taking part in a ballroom dance residency!  Students are learning the moves to dances such as the polka, waltz, swing, fox trot, rumba, and merengue.  Stay tuned for details about our March 10th performance. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on February 23, 2010 | Filed under Events, Showcases & Celebrations | Tagged , , , | Comments (1)

Save the Children Luncheon Event

Two of the top readers at Alain L. Locke were invited to attend a luncheon held at Harlem’s Harriet Tubman School on January 28th.  Sami and Erick met contest winners from across the United States at the event in addition to guests: Julianne Moore, Cokie Roberts and Randi Weingarten.  Read more about this event at [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on February 23, 2010 | Filed under Events | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

Parent Reminders

Wed. 2/24 @ 5PM     PTA Meeting and ELA Workshop Fri. 2/26 @ 11AM – 1PM    African American Luncheon                   As is our custom, teachers and parents contribute food and money for this Luncheon.  We need your help in making this African American Celebration a success! Sat. 2/27 @ 11AM – 2PM      Harlem Education Fair                   Harlem Armory [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on February 22, 2010 | Filed under Events, Fun for the Family, Parents, Showcases & Celebrations | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

Exciting Field Trips at PS 208

Class 5-235 recently visited the Museum of Modern Art.  Students viewed various galleries and took part in discussions with a museum educator.  Each student received a free pass for their family to visit the museum. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on February 22, 2010 | Filed under Field Trips | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

December Update

This past December Alain L. Locke Elementary had the pleasure of welcoming Santa back to our school!  Macys.com and the Carmel Hill Fund sponsored the visit.  Students were delighted to meet Santa and were presented with individual gifts. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on February 11, 2010 | Filed under Alain L. Locke School Partners, Events, Showcases & Celebrations | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)