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PS 208 Clean-Up

As part of their observance of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, students at Alain L. Locke Elementary participated in a community clean-up.  During their recess students at PS 208 made sure that their playground and schoolyard was free of litter.  A little bit of teamwork goes a long way!

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Hands on New York Day

Staff members from Alain L. Locke Elementary participated in New York Cares Hands on New York Day this past Saturday.  Working at a local park, PS 208 staff cleaned out an overgrown garden, planted new bushes and spread grass seed.  Thank you to everyone who came out to support our community!
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Alain L. Locke-P.S. 208’s Commitment to Community Outreach Is In the New York Times

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 [...]

Alain L. Locke – P.S. 208 Connects With Its Harlem Community Via Social Media

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 [...]

Alain L. Locke – P.S. 208 Initiates Harlem’s First Environmental Club in an Elementary School

On December 3, 2008 the students at Alain L. Locke – P.S. 208 launched Harlem’s first elementary school environmental club.
With the help of an exceptional young “green-preneur” who traveled all the way from Little Rock, Arkansas with a passionate “go green” message .  The message was all the more inspiring because the young lady delivering [...]