Monthly Archives: May 2010

The History of Memorial Day

From History.com: Memorial Day, which falls on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while serving in the American military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries [...]

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

Totem Poles

From fifth grade reporter Luis:  The fifth grade is studying Canada.  The fifth grade had to do beautiful totem poles like Eskimos from Canada.  We had to pick five animals for our totem poles and the animals had to be stacked up on each other.  I made a totem pole and the whole class did [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on May 30, 2010 | Filed under Showcases & Celebrations, Students at Work | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Alain L. Locke Elementary Celebrates Fleet Week

From fourth grade reporter Rodney:  You won’t believe who came today!  The navy came to our school and they were talking about the ship.  Some of our students asked, “What do you have on your left chest?” and they said it was an award. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on May 29, 2010 | Filed under Special Visitors | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

NYC International Polar Festival

NYC International Polar Festival Saturday, May 29 12–5 pm Kaufmann and Linder Theaters and Grand Gallery, first floor Free with Museum admission In conjunction with the opening of the exhibition Race to the End of the Earth, the Museum of Natural History presents the NYC International Polar Festival, a family-friendly program featuring performances, films, talks, demonstrations, [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on May 28, 2010 | Filed under Fun for the Family | Tagged , | Comments (0)

Wii Go Hard Party at PS 208

Fifth grades students celebrated their upcoming graduation from Alain L. Locke Elementary with a “Wii Go Hard Party.”  Activities included singing karaoke, dancing, and playing skeeball. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on May 27, 2010 | Filed under Events | Tagged , | Comments (0)

Urban Adventures: Paley Center For Media

From fifth grade reporter Monet: During Urban Adventures we went on a cool trip to The Paley Center For Media. Some of us got to do sound effects and the others acted. The teachers there recorded it so now we’re getting a CD and we can share it with our parents. We had lots of [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on May 26, 2010 | Filed under Field Trips | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

OASIS Presents “Trouble in Olympus”

On Wednesday, May 26th at 6PM OASIS afterschool program will present a Motown musical titled “Trouble in Olympus.” When Zeus and Hera have an argument, Hades sees an opportunity to create trouble.  Join Hermes and the Muses as they try to keep Olympus from falling apart. There will be special performances by surprise R&B artists. [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on May 25, 2010 | Filed under Alain L. Locke School Partners, Events | Comments (0)

New York Cares at Alain L. Locke Elementary

PS 208 partnered with New York Cares for a very special afternoon.  Volunteers visited Alain L. Locke Elementary to paint a beautiful new mural on our playground and play kickball with students.  Watch students help the volunteers warm up! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on May 24, 2010 | Filed under Alain L. Locke School Partners | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

Parent Reminders

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 3PM-5PM Science Afterschool Program for Grade 4 Tuesday, May 25th at 9AM Parent Workshop- “Using Television Wisely” Wednesday, May 26th at 9:30AM Parent Workshop- “Transitions to Middle School” Wednesday, May 26th at 6PM OASIS Presents a Motown Musical- “Trouble in Olympus” Thursday, May 27th at 5PM IMPORTANT Fifth Grade Parent [...]

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

PS 208 Trip to Roller Jam USA

        Students at Alain L. Locke Elementary visited Roller Jam USA to celebrate their good behavior.  On roller skates and roller blades, students had a wonderful time!  Follow the link below for video from the event. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

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