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Last Day of School

Today is the last day of school for the 2009-2010 school year.  Students will be dismissed at 12PM.  Have a wonderful summer!
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Summer Reading and Fluency: Tips for Parents from Reading Rockets

From Reading Rockets:
You’ve got the reading lists. You’ve got the books. But what else can you do to make your children better readers this summer?
You can help them read more quickly and accurately. Schools call this reading fluency. Your kids will call it fun!
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Parent Reminders

Monday, June 28th is the last day of school for the 2009-2010 school year.  This is a half day and students will be dismissed at 12PM.
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Fifth Grade Stepping Up Ceremony

Families of Alain L. Locke Elementary School fifth grade students came out to support their children this past week.  Students celebrated their stepping up from the fifth grade on to middle school in September.  Our guest speaker Ms. Larcy from Macys.com shared inspirational words with the students.

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Awards Ceremonies at PS 208

Alain L. Locke Elementary School held awards ceremonies for all grades this month.  Students were recognized for outstanding achievement, improvement, and effort.  Special recognition was also given to students with perfect attendance!

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Reading Graphic Novels

From On Our Minds @Scholastic:
A topic that’s often up for debate: Are graphic novels educational? Can they be considered literature? And how do you know if it’s right for your kids?
Find answers to these questions here.
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Parent Reminders

Tuesday, June 15th at 9AM

3rd Grade Award Assembly

Wednesday, June 16th at 9AM

4th Grade Award Assembly

Wednesday, June 16th at 9AM

Annual Parent Potluck

Thursday, June 17th at 12PM

HALF DAY – Early Dismissal

  If you need any further information, please feel free to contact Ms. Alcantara, Parent Coordinator at (212) 534-9580 Ext. 133
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Fifth Grade Stepping-up Ceremony

Fifth Grade students at Alain L. Locke Elementary are working hard to get ready for their Stepping-Up Ceremony.  They have been practicing “The Star Spangled Banner” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”  The celebration will be held on June 23rd at 9:30AM.
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Alain L. Locke – PS 208 on Twitter

We have been busy tweeting our latest news and events on Twitter.  Follow us on Twitter to stay posted on upcoming events and celebrations at Alain L. Locke – PS 208.

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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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