Alain L. Locke Elementary School - P.S. 208 » Parents http://alainllocke.org Alain L. Locke Elementary School-PS. 208, Harlem New York Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:56:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Last Day of School http://alainllocke.org/2010/07/last-day-of-school/ http://alainllocke.org/2010/07/last-day-of-school/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:56:26 +0000 Ms. Burns http://alainllocke.org/?p=1136 PR419

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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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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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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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

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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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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 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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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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