PS 208 students challenged the staff to a basketball game. Check out the action before the game was rained out. A rematch will be scheduled soon!
Use Summer Fun to Build Background Knowledge
From Reading Rockets:
You don’t need to have a book in hand to help your child become a better reader. Interesting experiences give kids a broader framework for new information they might encounter in books. When kids have lots of experiences to draw on, they have a better chance of making a connection with what they read!
Field Day
Students at Alain L. Locke Elementary celebrated Field Day this year. All classes participated in games and activities in the gym and on the playground. Watch video from field day on YouTube.
The World Cup
If you have been watching the World Cup over the past month want better way to celebrate the culmination of this global event than with fun and games? Take a look at the World Cup crossword offered by The New York Times.
Public Art Exhibitions Summer 2010
From the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs:
This summer, New York City is hosting a number of free public art exhibitions in parks, landmarks, street plazas, and other dynamic locations across the five boroughs.
Fourth of July Read Aloud Books
Looking for book titles that will help your family celebrate the Fourth of July? Here are some ideas to check out.
Happy Fourth of July from Alain L. Locke Elementary School!
The Star Spangled Banner
Tomorrow is the Fourth of July… Do you know the words to our national anthem?
Oh, say can you see by the dawn’s early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
Learn more here.
Safety Tips for Your Fun in the Sun
At last, beautiful weather is here! Before going outside, plan to protect your skin. By following some simple steps, you can help yourself avoid skin cancer — the most common form of cancer in the US. Learn more from the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention.
Borders Book Offer
Borders has a special offer for readers 12 years old and under. Check out their website for information on this summer promotion.
NYC Schools: Did you know?
New York City school building comprise 130 million square feet of space, or 4.7 square miles.
