Monthly Archives: February 2011

PBS Kids

Check out PBS.org’s special website just for students! Play hundreds of fun educational kids games with PBS KIDS favorites such as Curious George, Elmo, Super Why and many more! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on February 17, 2011 | Filed under Fun for the Family, Parents | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

PS 208 Students Use Netbooks

Students at Alain L. Locke Elementary have been using netbooks on a daily basis to enhance their educational experience.  Students practice ELA and math skills, conduct Internet research, and publish their writing pieces. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on February 16, 2011 | Filed under Students at Work | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

PS 208 Reuses and Recycles!

“What you don’t do can be a destructive force.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt Students at Alain L. Locke are working hard to recycle and reuse everyday items.  We have collected thousands of items to send to TerraCycle! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on February 15, 2011 | Filed under Going Green | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Books for Valentine’s Day

Scholastic offers a list of books to children and their families for Valentine’s Day.  Check out their list of Valentine’s Day texts. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on February 14, 2011 | Filed under Fun for the Family | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

NY Hall of Science presents 1001 Inventions

Discover the scientific legacy of Muslim civilization in our modern age now through April 24th at the New York Hall of Science. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on February 13, 2011 | Filed under Parents | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Perfect Attendance

Have you seen your name outside the main office?    Students with perfect attendance each month are featured on a special bulliten board.  Stop by and see if your name made the list! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on February 12, 2011 | Filed under Parents, Showcases & Celebrations, Students at Work, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

The Scholastic Store February Events

Learn more about events taking place this February at the Scholastic Store: Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on February 11, 2011 | Filed under Parents | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

Upcoming Events at PS 208

This month at Alain L. Locke Elementary: February 11th from 8:40 AM to 9:30 AM – Coffee Hour with Principal Green February 17th at 9 AM – Cyber Bullying Parent Workshop February 18th from 11 AM to 1 PM – African American Celebration Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on February 10, 2011 | Filed under Events, Parents | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

Thank You Kara Smith!

Students and staff at Alain L. Locke Elementary School said a teary thank you and good bye to our PENCIL partner Kara Smith.  Her many contributions to PS 208 include: Our logo This blog Team Green 10-cent project Press coverage on: FOX, 1010 WINS, Newsweek, and more! She will be greatly missed by all members [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on February 7, 2011 | Filed under Alain L. Locke School Partners | Tagged , , , | Comments (2)

Soul Steps Performance

Fourth and fifth grade students at Alain L. Locke Elementary School visited The Town Hall to see Soul Steps during a special Black History Month performance sponsored by ConEd.  After the show they were invited on stage to meet the dancers! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on February 6, 2011 | Filed under Alain L. Locke School Partners, Field Trips | Tagged , , , , | Comments (1)