Monthly Archives: May 2011

Parents are Knitting at PS 208

Alain L. Locke parents are knitting every Wednesday!  This class takes place every week at 10 AM – all skill levels are welcome. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on May 23, 2011 | Filed under Parents | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

Composting Begins at PS 208

Students at Alain L. Locke Elementary School have started to compost!  The Lower East Side Ecology Center helped students set up their own worm bins.  There are over 1,000 worms in each bin.  If you don’t believe it then stop by and check it out — just make sure you bring some food scraps for [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on May 22, 2011 | Filed under Going Green, Students at Work | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Teachers Visit Green School

Alain L. Locke Elementary School staff recently attended the Magnet Schools of America Conference.  They met with educators from around the country and visited an environmentally friendly school. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on May 21, 2011 | Filed under Going Green | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

Picnic and African Cats

Third Graders celebrated the completion of their unit on Kenya by watching Disneynature’s African Cats documentary.  The movie was followed by a picnic in Central Park. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on May 20, 2011 | Filed under Field Trips | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

Homework Website! HOMEWORK WEBSITE Applications for the 2013-2014 school year will be available soon – Stay Tuned! Come in for a SCHOOL TOUR! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on May 19, 2011 | Filed under Uncategorized | Comments (0)

Plants Growing at PS 208

The students from Mr. Mort’s ESL group at PS 208 planted some seeds before spring break. During their time off Mr. Mort placed a camera on a tripod by the plants and took a few photos each day. When the photos are presented in short succession you can see how exciting it is when the [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on May 19, 2011 | Filed under Going Green, Students at Work | Tagged , , , | Comments (2)

Environmental Book Clubs: Jane Goodall

Ricky and just finished reading My Life with the Chimpanzees by Jane Goodall. “One thing I liked about the book is that Jane Goodall gives advice about being a person who studies animals.  Another thing I liked about the book is that it shows her real emotions about her life.” “I like that the author [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on May 18, 2011 | Filed under Going Green, Students at Work | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

Recognized Readers

Ms. Adebiyi has made sure to recognize hardworking readers at PS 208. See whose reading achievement has been celebrated on our first floor buliten board!  Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on May 17, 2011 | Filed under Showcases & Celebrations | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

Teacher Appreciation Day

Teachers at Alain L. Locke Elementary School are appreciated!  A dinner was held last week at PS 208 for Teacher Appreciation Day. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on May 16, 2011 | Filed under Events | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

May Events at PS 208

Knitting Class: Every Wednesday @ 10 AM Picture Money Due: May 18th PTA Meeting: May 18th @ 9 AM and 5:30 PM NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day: May 30th Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on May 15, 2011 | Filed under Parents | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)