Monthly Archives: March 2010

Urban Adventures: Turtle Bay Music School

From fifth  grade reporter Isaac: When we arrived at Turtle Bay Music School there were already a bunch of people there!  I sat in the front row with my friend Chance.  The stage had a piano, drums, a flute and a huge bass.  There was a woman playing the flute, a man at the piano, [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on March 31, 2010 | Filed under Field Trips, Fun for the Family | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Spring Fling

This past Friday students at Alain L. Locke Elementary celebrated the conclusion of the dance residencies at PS 208 and the success of the Content in Arts Festival with a Spring Fling Dance.  Thank you parents for the donations of juice and snacks that made this celebration possible! Watch a video of  students performing the [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on March 30, 2010 | Filed under Parents, Showcases & Celebrations | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Thank you Neuman’s Caterers!

Alain L. Locke Elementary School was treated with a special cake made just for us!  Neuman’s Caterers donated a beautiful carrot cake featuring our school logo in honor of last Thursday’s Content in Arts Festival.  Thank you Neuman’s Caterers for celebrating our students’ hard work! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on March 28, 2010 | Filed under Alain L. Locke School Partners, Showcases & Celebrations | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

The Alain L. Locke Content in Arts Festival

Thank you family and friends for coming out yesterday in support of our students!  The Fourth Annual Alain L. Locke Content in Arts Festival was a wonderful event!   View a slideshow of pictures taken from the event at our: Picasa Web Album Site Videos of select performances will be shared in the near future. [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on March 26, 2010 | Filed under Events, Parents, Showcases & Celebrations | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

More on School Uniforms

Students in their Alain L. Locke Elementary School uniforms were recently featured on the PS 208 website.  Check out Parent Coordinator  Ms. Alcantara, Principal Green, Ms. McFadden, Ms. Huggins, and Asst. Principal Colon sporting the PS 208 school uniform with our logo! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on March 25, 2010 | Filed under Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

Tomorrow’s Content in Arts Festival

The Alain L. Locke Content in Arts Festival is almost here!  Tomorrow, March 25th students from all grades will be performing dance and music selections based on their social studies unit of study.  A visual art exhibition will also be on display.  We hope to see family and community members at our 9:30AM performance or [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on March 24, 2010 | Filed under Events, Showcases & Celebrations | Tagged , , , , | Comments (1)

The Wongs Visit PS 208

This past Friday, Harry K. Wong and Rosemary T. Wong visited Alain L. Locke Elementary School.  The famed authors of The First Days of School came to see the structures set in place at PS 208 during their trip to New York City.  The Wongs had a chance to meet with teachers and students of [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on March 22, 2010 | Filed under Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

Relief Maps

From fifth grade reporter Sami: This year in Art Class fifth grade students made relief maps of the continents.  We learned about geography before starting our projects.  I made a relief map of South America.  The relief maps are on display in the Art Gallery on the second floor. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on March 22, 2010 | Filed under Uncategorized | Comments (0)

Locke Lions Update

The Locke Lions played their last game this past Friday.  In a 28-22 win, the Lions beat the Jaguars from PS 134.  Locke Lion Jamel attributes the team’s success to their confidence and belief that they could win.  The next basketball game for the Locke Lions will be held after Spring Recess! Share on Facebook [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on March 21, 2010 | Filed under Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

The New York Historical Society

Students at Alain L. Locke Elementary School visited the New York Historical Society‘s exhibition on Lincoln in New York.  Using items in the galleries as primary source documents, students examined and analyzed illustrations and portraits of the 16th president.  Located on the Upper West Side, this museum has many family friendly exhibits and programs. Share [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on March 20, 2010 | Filed under Field Trips, Fun for the Family | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)