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Fun for the Family

ELA Test Prep Workshop

A Test Prep workshop will be held at Alain L. Locke Elementary on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 9AM.  The New York State English Language Arts exam will be given from April 26th to April 28th to all students at PS 208.  Please join us to learn more about how you can help you children [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on March 8, 2010 | Filed under Events, Fun for the Family, Parents | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

PETCO Field Trip

Third and fifth grade students at Alain L. Locke Elementary attended a field trip to PETCO.  Students were able to interact with the animals on-site and learn about different habitats.  The educators at PETCO answered questions and provided a wealth of information about various reptiles, rodents, and fish.

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Posted by: Ms. Burns on March 5, 2010 | Filed under Field Trips, Fun for the Family | Tagged , | Comments (0)

Ice Skating in Central Park

From fifth grade reporter Maurae:
 On a Saturday this past January students from Alain L. Locke went to Central Park’s ice skating rink for an urban adventure.  They got to meet many young adults while they skated.  This was an opportunity for people to get along and learn to skate from each other.  Also, this was [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on March 4, 2010 | Filed under Field Trips, Fun for the Family | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

National Museum of the American Indian

Did you know that a visit to the National Museum of the American Indian is free for you and your family? 
Located in Lower Manhattan, this museum offers free admission year-round.  Fourth graders at Alain L. Locke study Native Americans as part of their social studies curriculum.
 Learn more about special events at this museum.
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Posted by: Ms. Burns on February 24, 2010 | Filed under Fun for the Family, Parents | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

Parent Reminders

Wed. 2/24 @ 5PM     PTA Meeting and ELA Workshop
Fri. 2/26 @ 11AM – 1PM    African American Luncheon
                  As is our custom, teachers and parents contribute food and money for this Luncheon.  We need your help in making this African American Celebration a success!
Sat. 2/27 @ 11AM – 2PM      Harlem Education Fair
                  Harlem Armory on 143rd Street (between [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on February 22, 2010 | Filed under Events, Fun for the Family, Parents, Showcases & Celebrations | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

FREE Bike Fridays at Governers Island

Governor’s Island is open to the public every Friday, Satruday and Sunday until October 11th for the 2009 season.
There are events, fun activities, and performances planned for every weekend.
The ferry ride and admission to Governors Island is FREE.
BIKES  FOR  KIDS  AND  ADULTS ARE FREE ON FRIDAYS – and can be rented at other Times.
Located in [...]

Posted by: Kara on May 31, 2009 | Filed under Fun for the Family, Parents | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)