Alain L. Locke Elementary School - P.S. 208 » Kara http://alainllocke.org Alain L. Locke Elementary School-PS. 208, Harlem New York Thu, 17 May 2012 17:48:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Alain L. Locke Elementary School Students — It’s Pajamas and a Movie! 
 http://alainllocke.org/2010/06/alain-l-locke-elementary-school-students-its-pajamas-and-a-movie-%e2%80%a8/ http://alainllocke.org/2010/06/alain-l-locke-elementary-school-students-its-pajamas-and-a-movie-%e2%80%a8/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:00:14 +0000 Kara http://alainllocke.org/?p=1150 Join us for a young people’s slumber party and movie screening under the stars!

Saturday, June 26 at 8:30 pm

Bring Your Blanket or Lawn Chair and Join Us for

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Marcus Garvey Park Lawn

Located on Madison Avenue side of Park between
122nd & 124th St.

Free Admission and Limited Refreshments.

Raindate:  Wednesday, June 30th

Storyline:  At New York’s Central Park Zoo, a lion, a zebra, a giraffe, and a hippo are best friends and stars of the show.
Runtime:  86 Minutes

This event is co-sponsored by  Alain L. Locke Elementary School’s PENCIL Partner, Karasma Media, The Mt. Morris Park Community Improvement Association, Dark Green Joe, Maysles Cinema and Target

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]]> http://alainllocke.org/2010/06/alain-l-locke-elementary-school-students-its-pajamas-and-a-movie-%e2%80%a8/feed/ 1 Alain L. Locke-P.S. 208’s Commitment to Community Outreach Is In the New York Times http://alainllocke.org/2010/03/alain-l-locke-p-s-208%e2%80%99s-commitment-to-community-outreach-is-in-the-new-york-times/ http://alainllocke.org/2010/03/alain-l-locke-p-s-208%e2%80%99s-commitment-to-community-outreach-is-in-the-new-york-times/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:26:43 +0000 Kara http://alainllocke.org/?p=563 As the number of Charter Schools in Harlem grows, Principal Susan Green and the teachers of Alain L. Locke – P.S. 208 continue to be committed to providing the highest quality education possible 3rd, 4th and 5th graders at our school.

Alain L. Locke P.S 208 is keeping the community informed of the children’s accomplishments and upcoming events with frequent blog posts on this blog, on Facebook and on Twitter.

Read the New York Times Article

Pressed by Charters, Public Schools Try Marketing

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It is important to note that our marketing efforts are being provided to us at no cost by our committed business partners, and in no way infringe upon the benefits we provide our students.

Please connect and stay tuned with us here and comment often!

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]]> http://alainllocke.org/2010/03/alain-l-locke-p-s-208%e2%80%99s-commitment-to-community-outreach-is-in-the-new-york-times/feed/ 0 Fox 5′s Brett Larson Launches PENCIL’s 2009-2010 School Year With “Principal for A Day” at Alain L. Locke-P.S. 208 http://alainllocke.org/2009/10/fox-5s-brett-larson-launches-pencils-2009-2010-school-year-with-principal-for-a-day-at-alain-l-locke-p-s-208/ http://alainllocke.org/2009/10/fox-5s-brett-larson-launches-pencils-2009-2010-school-year-with-principal-for-a-day-at-alain-l-locke-p-s-208/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:29:13 +0000 Kara http://alainllocke.org/?p=456 Brett Larson of Fox-5 New York covered PENCIL’s “Principal For A Day” kick-off  at Alain L. Locke Elementary School on October 16, 2009

Kara Smith of Karasma Media visited Alaine L. Locke Elementary School-P.S. 208 in Harlem to serve as principal for the day in partnership with PENCIL, and Principal Susan Green talks about how bringing leaders like Kara, into our school helps open kids eyes to opportunities.

PENCIL’s President, Michael Haverman, said PENCIL is a non-profit trying to improve public education in New York City and other large cities by engaging the private sector.

Some of the projects she’s helped bring to the school:  a new logo;  an environmental club and a partnership with a green school in Maryland.

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]]> http://alainllocke.org/2009/10/fox-5s-brett-larson-launches-pencils-2009-2010-school-year-with-principal-for-a-day-at-alain-l-locke-p-s-208/feed/ 0 Alain L. Locke-P.S. 208′s Principal Susan Green – On 10/10 WINS with Alice Stockton-Rossini http://alainllocke.org/2009/10/alain-l-locke-p-s-208s-principal-susan-green-on-1010-wins-with-alice-stockton/ http://alainllocke.org/2009/10/alain-l-locke-p-s-208s-principal-susan-green-on-1010-wins-with-alice-stockton/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:59:30 +0000 Kara http://alainllocke.org/?p=405 On Thursday, October 15th, Principal Green was on the air during morning drive time from 6-10, with 10/10 – WINS’ Alice Stockton-Rossini discussing PENCIL’s Principal For A Day Kick-off.

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Principal Susan Green, Alain L. Locke students Jashira Johnson and Mariama Seck, and our PENCIL partner Kara Smith of Karasma Media discuss the activities of our partnership and the  benefits our students feel they’re gaining from it.

Listen Here!

Mariama Seck, Principal Susan Green, Jashira Johnson and PENCIL Partner, Kara Smith of Karasma Media

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]]> http://alainllocke.org/2009/10/alain-l-locke-p-s-208s-principal-susan-green-on-1010-wins-with-alice-stockton/feed/ 1 Alain L. Locke-P.S. 208 Parents, Make Sense of President Obama’s School Speech http://alainllocke.org/2009/09/alain-l-locke-p-s-208-parents-make-sense-of-president-obamas-school-speech/ http://alainllocke.org/2009/09/alain-l-locke-p-s-208-parents-make-sense-of-president-obamas-school-speech/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:47:49 +0000 Kara http://alainllocke.org/?p=386 10 Things You Should Share with Your Kids

We want to encourage you to talk to your child about issues surrounding the President’s speech to the nation’s school children.  On Tuesday, the president’s speech to children will cover several topic, such as the role of the federal government in education, the state of our nation’s education crisis, and how they can elect officials who will make critical changes.

The commitment and dedication you have regarding your child’s education makes all the difference.  The president is reminding us that we live in a country that provides us with a multitude of opportunities, the importance of encouraging our children to seek and learn from history, and advance upon the principals upon which this country was founded.

Visit http://www.edreform.com to download a copy of  Making Sense of President Obama’s School Speech: 10 Things Parents Should Share with their Kids, released today by the Center for Education Reform

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]]> http://alainllocke.org/2009/09/alain-l-locke-p-s-208-parents-make-sense-of-president-obamas-school-speech/feed/ 0 Principal Susan Green of Alain L. Locke Elementary School on Wall Street Journal.com http://alainllocke.org/2009/08/principal-susan-green-of-alain-l-locke-elementary-school-on-wall-street-journal-com/ http://alainllocke.org/2009/08/principal-susan-green-of-alain-l-locke-elementary-school-on-wall-street-journal-com/#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:31:20 +0000 Kara http://alainllocke.org/?p=381 Principal Susan Green was featured on The Wall Street Journal.com discussing Alain L. Locke Elementary School-P.S. 208 ‘s accomplishments and needs during Governor David Paterson’s press conference announcing George Soro’s generous donation to New York State’s supplemental school supply program.

She stressed how the program positively impacts our children’s ability to have what they need in order to perform at their best.

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]]> http://alainllocke.org/2009/08/principal-susan-green-of-alain-l-locke-elementary-school-on-wall-street-journal-com/feed/ 2 Alain L. Locke Elementary – P.S. 208 Hosts Gov. Paterson and George Soros’ Back-to-School Assistance Program http://alainllocke.org/2009/08/alain-l-locke-elementary-p-s-208-hosts-gov-paterson-and-george-soros-back-to-school-assistance-program/ http://alainllocke.org/2009/08/alain-l-locke-elementary-p-s-208-hosts-gov-paterson-and-george-soros-back-to-school-assistance-program/#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:21:27 +0000 Kara http://alainllocke.org/?p=366 On August 11tth, Governor Paterson and George Soros announced a back-to-school assistance program for hundreds of thousands of New York children, at Alain L. Locke Elementary School- P.S. 208.

The Governor publicly acknowledged the commitment for “Greatness and Nothing Less” Principal Susan Green, the teachers parents and students all have.  He also acknowledged the school’s high approval rating given by our parents.

Together, we are reaching for the stars with our children!

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After having The Governor Paterson, Mayor Michael Bloomberg , and philanthropist George Soros at Alain L. Locke yesterday, what better way is there for us to get started than to acknowledge Damon Weaver and President Obama for their historic interview.

Playing an active roll in your child’s education is indeed the most important job you’ll ever have.  Damon is a prime example of what’s possible when we do!

See you soon!

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]]> http://alainllocke.org/2009/08/11-year-old-reporter-damon-weaver-interviews-barack-obama/feed/ 0 Principal Susan Green and Karasma Media Receive PENCIL’s 2008-2009 Emerging Partnership Award http://alainllocke.org/2009/06/principal-susan-green-and-karasma-media-receive-pencils-2008-2009-emerging-partnership-award/ http://alainllocke.org/2009/06/principal-susan-green-and-karasma-media-receive-pencils-2008-2009-emerging-partnership-award/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:10:30 +0000 Kara http://alainllocke.org/?p=285 Principal Susan Green was the recipient of PENCIL’S 2008-2009 Emerging Partnership Award last night along with her PENCIL Partner, Kara Smith of Karasma Media.

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Kara Smith of Karasma Media and Principal Susan Green of Alain L. Locke – P.S. 208

Ms. Green requested that PENCIL couple her with a business partner who could create a new identity for her school, and Kara responded to that request. Together, they garnered a wide variety of media coverage , developed a new school logo and social marketing platform. The platform includes this blog and twitter, and will increase communication between teachers, parents and students, as well as businesses, elected officials and other members of the local community.

PENCIL, the nonprofit organization that develops innovative solutions to the challenges confronting public schools by creating partnerships between business leaders and principals, today held its 2008-2009 Year-end Partnership Celebration. Sponsored by long-time supporter JPMorgan Chase, the event marked the accomplishments of more than 450 PENCIL Partnerships during the school year, and honored several standout partners with three inaugural awards for “Emerging,” “Innovative,” and “Veteran” PENCIL Partnerships.

The other two awards given:

The 2008-2009 Innovative Partnership of the Year Award was given to Principal Christopher Ogno of PS 247, The New York City College Partnership Elementary School in Brooklyn and Partner Ivy Cohen, President of Ivy Cohen Corporate Communications.

The 2008-09 Veteran Partnership Award was given to Principal Rima Ritholtz of PS 176X in the Bronx and Justin Israel of Channel 13 WNET/21 WLIW. With a student body of more than 570 autistic pre-K to 12th graders, PS 176X in the Bronx called upon the veteran experience of PENCIL Partners Rima Ritholtz, Principal of PS176X and business partner Justin Israel, Senior Patron Advisor at Channel 13 WNET/21, to develop programs that would offer critical support to the students’ parents.

Congratulations to my fellow Principals and their PENCIL Partners for their achievements this year and our commitment to the children of New York City!

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]]> http://alainllocke.org/2009/06/principal-susan-green-and-karasma-media-receive-pencils-2008-2009-emerging-partnership-award/feed/ 2 Alain L. Locke – P.S. 208 Connects With Its Harlem Community Via Social Media http://alainllocke.org/2009/06/alain-l-locke-ps-208-connects-with-its-harlem-community-via-social-media/ http://alainllocke.org/2009/06/alain-l-locke-ps-208-connects-with-its-harlem-community-via-social-media/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:00:59 +0000 Kara http://alainllocke.org/blog/?p=185 The Alain L. Locke blog is live June 2, 2009!

This venue is designed for you; the parents of our children, our neighbors, our friends and the businesses that take care of us.

The official launch of this on-line community platform is an exciting new way for us  to provide up-to date, interactive content to the Alain L. Locke – P.S. 208 community.  The information provided here will be regularly updated by Principal Green, the Alain L. Locke teachers and students.

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During the 2009-2010 school year, the online platform will provide an innovative and extremely important means of  communication among the teachers, students, businesses, elected officials, and the community.

Our school already has strong parent–teacher relationships, and traditional community outreach. We invite you utilize this site to further empower your relationship with your child’s teachers, and be proactive in the quality education he or she receives.

Welcome!

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