Monthly Archives: September 2011

Principal Green Meets With Parents

Last week’s Dinner with the Principal event at the Alain L. Locke Magnet School for Environmental Stewardship was a great success.  Parents heard about our magnet theme and were able to ask questions about the direction of our school. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on September 26, 2011 | Filed under Events, Parents | Comments (0)

Students Use iPads

Fifth graders at Alain L. Locke Magnet School for Environmental Stewardship are using iPads in their classrooms! This one-to-one technology helps students learn in an hands-on engaging manner. Ask your children about their interactions with the new technology in our building! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on September 24, 2011 | Filed under Students at Work | Comments (0)

Thank You Lenox Hill

North Shore LIJ Lenox Hill visited Alain L. Locke Magnet School for Environmental Stewardship. They distributed backpacks and supplies to every student. Thank you Lenox Hill Hospital for supporting our school! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on September 23, 2011 | Filed under Alain L. Locke School Partners, Special Visitors | Comments (0)

What’s your ZPD?

In Accelerated Reader, the ZPD (Zone of Proximal Development) is a range of book levels that are not too challenging and not too easy–depending upon a student’s reading level. Knowing your child’s ZPD range will help you pick out just right books. Ask your child about their ZPD range and how they scored on their [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on September 21, 2011 | Filed under Parents, Students at Work | Comments (0)

What Teachers Wish You Knew

Good Housekeeping went into classrooms at schools around the country and talked to the teachers who spend their days with your children. Here’s what they said about how you can help them help your kids: Read the article here. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

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

Nickelodeon Worldwide Day of Play

Come out this Saturday to Alain L. Locke Magnet School for Environmental Stewardship for Nickelodeon Worldwide Day of Play! From 11-3 this Saturday September 24th families will take part in a variety of activities. We can’t wait to see you there! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on September 19, 2011 | Filed under Community Service, Events, Fun for the Family, Parents | Comments (0)

What’s on that television?

The entrance of Alain L. Locke Magnet School for Environmental Stewardship now features a brand new big screen television. Stop by the front desk and you’ll see students hard at work – on video! Learn about the ways we go green and what you can do at home to make your world a better place. [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on September 18, 2011 | Filed under Field Trips, Fun for the Family, Going Green, Students at Work | Comments (0)

Terracycle

Our Environmental Stewardship cluster teacher Ms. Adebiyi has been talking with students this week about ALLMSES’ Terracycle campaign. Checkout their website to learn more about what products you can bring in for this fundraiser: Terracycle Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on September 17, 2011 | Filed under Community Service, Going Green, Stewardship | Comments (0)

Class Websites

Have you noticed that class websites have been added to our school’s homepage? Right under our school calendar are links to class websites maintained by teachers. Use the sites to check on homework assignments and special messages from your child’s teacher. Feel free to leave comments too! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on September 16, 2011 | Filed under Fun for the Family, Parents | Comments (2)

School Uniforms

Have you seen the uniforms at the Alain L. Locke Magnet School for Environmental Stewardship? Students are sporting Kelly green polo shirts and light khaki pants and skirts. For information on purchasing school uniforms with the ALLMSES logo stop by our parent coordinator Ms. Alcantara’s room. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Posted by: Ms. Burns on September 15, 2011 | Filed under Parents, Students at Work | Comments (1)