From third grade reporter Abraham: Third graders at PS 208 are learning about simple machines in science class! Destiny and her group are doing a car. They had many ideas for their car. They are using a shoe box, a stick and wheels. Christian is doing a curtain he is using paper and strings. Then [...]
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Alain L. Locke Elementary School was featured on NY1 this weekend! In celebration of their NYer of the Week, Andrea Wenner founder of the non-profit Out 2 Play, NY 1 visited PS 208. Alain L. Locke Elementary was the recipient of a brand-new playground from Out 2 Play last year. Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer [...]
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From fourth grade reporter Shaniya: In fourth grade you are able to read at a higher level. You need a person to share your reading with so you won’t forget what there is to remember about your book. If you are having those types of problems form a book club. My friend and I are [...]
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Alain L. Locke Elementary received an international visitor last week! Working on a special article about New York City’s reforms in public education, Brazilian reporter Antonio Gois made a stop at PS 208. As an education correspondent for Brazil’s largest newspaper, Folha de S. Paulo, Mr. Gois interviewed administrators, teachers, parents and students to learn about [...]
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April is National Poetry Month. To help celebrate this occasion, the City of New York is sponsoring the 8th annual Poem in Your Pocket Day on April 29, 2010. Public schools, after-school programs, and cultural venues throughout the five boroughs will host poetry readings, and writing workshops focusing on poetry. Visit New York City’s Poem [...]
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Alain L. Locke would like to thank Panic, Inc. for their generous donation to the Locke Lions basketball team. This includes the Locke Lions’ very own team logo! Read more about their support of PS 208 and the Locke Lions: Share on Facebook Tweet This Post
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From fifth grade reporter Erick: In social studies and science cluster we are learning about the food groups and staying healthy. Ms. Chukwukere has us bring our science textbooks to learn the importance of having a balanced life style. We learn about the vitamins we need to stay healthy. Stop by her room to see [...]
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