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Annual Parent Potluck

When: Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Where: Alain L. Locke – PS 208 Auditorium
Time: 5:30PM – 8PM
 Agenda

End of the Year School Report
Plans for the 2010-2011 School Year
Parent Awards, Father’s Day Acknowledgements
Special Guests: Bebe Morrissey, Kara Smith and Representatives from District 3
Potluck Dinner

 Food donations will help make this meeting a success!
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School Violence Prevention Through Civics

As part of a program through the Justice Resource Center, fifth grade students at Alain L. Locke Elementary participated in a mock congressional hearing.  Students demonstrated their knowledge of the Constitution and organization of the United States government.

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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 or [...]

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.

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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.

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PS 208 Teacher Appreciation Week

With the support of the Alain L. Locke PTA, the administration of PS 208 celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week.  Events included a teacher luncheon, sweets and treats activities, as well as brand new t-shirts featuring the Alain L. Locke Elementary School logo.  

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PS 208 Celebrates Earth Day

Alain L. Locke Elementary hosted a school-wide celebration of Earth Day this past April.  Students shared their feelings about Mother Earth and watched portions of a documentary all about dirt.   DIRT! The Movie, tells the amazing and little known story of the relationship between humans and living dirt.

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Poem in Your Pocket Day Celebration

Students at Alain L. Locke Elementary celebrated Poem in Your Pocket Day this past Thursday.  Each class sent representatives on stage to read original poems during an assembly in the PS 208 auditorium. 

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Poem In Your Pocket Day: April 29, 2010

April is National Poetry Month. To help celebrate this occasion, the City of New York is sponsoring the 8th annual Poem in Your Pocket Day on April 29, 2010. Public schools, after-school programs, and cultural venues throughout the five boroughs will host poetry readings, and writing workshops focusing on poetry.

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Parent Reminders

TOMORROW Wednesday, April 14th at 9AM

Parent Workshop- “Guiding Your Child’s Behavior: Structure and Limits”

 Thursday, April 15th at 9AM

Parent Workshop- “Keys to Better Test Taking Skills”

 Thursday, April 15th at 5PM

Family Movie Night

 Thursday, April 22nd

LAST DAY for Accelerated Reader After school

 Monday – Wednesday, April 26th – April 28th

New York State ELA Exam Grades 3, 4, & [...]