Tag Archives: “Alain L. Locke”

Teacher Appreciation Day

May 16, 2011 – 4:08 pm

Teachers at Alain L. Locke Elementary School are appreciated!  A dinner was held last week at PS 208 for Teacher Appreciation Day. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

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May Events at PS 208

May 15, 2011 – 3:25 pm

Knitting Class: Every Wednesday @ 10 AM Picture Money Due: May 18th PTA Meeting: May 18th @ 9 AM and 5:30 PM NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day: May 30th Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

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Puerto Rican Postcards

May 14, 2011 – 3:51 pm

Thereis a beautiful display of student-created postcards in the Alain L. Locke Elementary School Lobby.  Third graders created postcards of life in Puerto Rico in connection with their Social Studies curriculum. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

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Canadian Pen Pals

May 13, 2011 – 3:48 pm

Did you know that Ms. Niemes and Ms. Musiowsky’s class sent letters to Canada? Read their pen pal corresspondence outside class 3-337. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

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African American Biographies

May 12, 2011 – 3:45 pm

Ms. Hunter’s class composed biographies of African American trailblazers. Stop by to read about Wilma Rudolph, Adam Clayton Powell, and many more! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

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Environmental Book Clubs: Hoot

May 11, 2011 – 3:37 pm

Wasi and Mariama have been reading Hootby Carl Hiaasen. “Study guides help us understand what we have read.” “Something that I love about the book is all of the pranking and adventurous stuff.” Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

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Dates to Remember

May 8, 2011 – 3:50 pm

Add these to your calendar! 5th Grade Graduation Trip – Monday, June 6th PTA Elections for the 2011-2012 School Year – Wednesday, June 15th 5th Grade Award Ceremony – Tuesday, June 21st @ 1PM 5th Grade Stepping Up Ceremony – Wednesday, June 22nd @ 9AM Last Day of School – Tuesday, June 28th HALF DAY [...]

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Pioneer Projects are on Display

May 7, 2011 – 3:32 pm

Art Teacher Mr. Bailey’s task for students: The task was to infuse the arts with the social studies unit of westward movement to enable the students best practices and understandings.  Each individual was to create a satchel, map and journal.  These componsents were made to have the student understand and experience what it might have [...]

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May Events at PS 208

May 5, 2011 – 3:39 pm

May Events NYS ELA Exam: May 3rd, 4th, and 5th Open School: May 6th @ 8:40 AM to 2 PM Knitting Class: Every Wednesday @ 10 AM Coffee Hour with the Principal: May 13th @ 8:40 to 9:30 AM Picture Money Due: May 18th PTA Meeting: May 18th @ 9 AM and 5:30 PM NO [...]

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Literary Nonfiction

May 5, 2011 – 3:29 pm

Have you seen the published essays on the third floor? Third graders complete literary nonfiction pieces and it is time to celebrate!  Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

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