Students at Alain L. Locke Elementary School visited the New York Historical Society’s exhibition on Lincoln in New York. Using items in the galleries as primary source documents, students examined and analyzed illustrations and portraits of the 16th president. Located on the Upper West Side, this museum has many family friendly exhibits and programs.
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From fourth grade reporter Ke-yara:
My class has been learning about the colonial times. In class we have been gathering information about people that lived during the colonial time period. One person is Molly Pitcher, another person is Phyllis Wheatley. In a few weeks you can see our narrative biographies hanging in the hallway!
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A presentation was given to third graders at PS 208 by the Central Park Conservancy. Volunteers shared information about “one of the urban wonders of the world.” Students learned about the history of Central Park and the different animals that call it home.
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Third grade students from Alain L. Locke Elementary attended a field trip to the Museum of the City of New York. Participating in “The Grid” program, students were able to explore the impact of urban planning in their own communities. Topics addressed by museum educators included the importance of institutions such as parks, libraries, and [...]
A Test Prep workshop will be held at Alain L. Locke Elementary on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 9AM. The New York State English Language Arts exam will be given from April 26th to April 28th to all students at PS 208. Please join us to learn more about how you can help you children [...]
The Arts & Technology Legislative Breakfast will take place at Alain L. Locke Elementary on March 17, 2010. Community leaders from our area have been invited to attend this breakfast and learn more about PS 208. We look forward to their visit!
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Principal Susan Green was featured on The Wall Street Journal.com discussing Alain L. Locke Elementary School-P.S. 208 ’s accomplishments and needs during Governor David Paterson’s press conference announcing George Soro’s generous donation to New York State’s supplemental school supply program.
She stressed how the program positively impacts our children’s ability to have what they need in [...]
On August 11tth, Governor Paterson and George Soros announced a back-to-school assistance program for hundreds of thousands of New York children, at Alain L. Locke Elementary School- P.S. 208.
The Governor publicly acknowledged the commitment for “Greatness and Nothing Less” Principal Susan Green, the teachers parents and students all have. He also acknowledged the school’s high [...]
Principal Susan Green was the recipient of PENCIL’S 2008-2009 Emerging Partnership Award last night along with her PENCIL Partner, Kara Smith of Karasma Media.
Kara Smith of Karasma Media and Principal Susan Green of Alain L. Locke – P.S. 208
Ms. Green requested that PENCIL couple her with a business partner who could create a new [...]
For some, education is a profession; for others, it is a passion.
And anyone who knows Susan M. Green knows she enthusiastically belongs in the latter group. As Principal of Alain L. Locke Elementary School – P.S. 208 in Harlem, New York, Green not only leads more than 200 third, fourth, and fifth graders in learning [...]
