Tag Archives: Field Trip

Mary Poppins on Broadway

From reporter Shaniya: Three fifth grade classes went on their first senior trip to go see the famous nanny, Mary Poppins.  Those fifth grade classes had the best time ever seeing a Broadway sho!  Students were so excited that their eyes were stuck on the stage! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

PS 208 Trip to Roller Jam USA

        Students at Alain L. Locke Elementary visited Roller Jam USA to celebrate their good behavior.  On roller skates and roller blades, students had a wonderful time!  Follow the link below for video from the event. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Fifth Grade Liberty Basketball Trip

    From fifth grade reporters Mahmed and Abdoul:  We got to see a Liberty game in Madison Square Garden.  The New York Liberty played the Connecticut Sun.  They gave us noisemakers to cheer for the Liberty.  They won in overtime.  This was the fifth grade senior trip and we had lots of fun! Share [...]

Mets Baseball Trip

From fourth grade reporters Aquiles and Jeremy: Last Wednesday fourth and third graders went to Queens to see a Mets game.  They played against the Nationals.  We saw someone hit a home run and drank hot chocolate.  We were screaming and clapping for the Mets! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Urban Adventures: Metropolitan Museum of Art

From fifth grade reporter Chance:  This past Saturday, New York Cares and several kids from PS 208 went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to do a scavenger hunt.  We saw a real Egyptian Temple from long ago.  We saw a realistic shark that was modern art.  It was so amazing with some cool exhibits! [...]

Urban Adventures: Turtle Bay Music School

From fifth  grade reporter Isaac: When we arrived at Turtle Bay Music School there were already a bunch of people there!  I sat in the front row with my friend Chance.  The stage had a piano, drums, a flute and a huge bass.  There was a woman playing the flute, a man at the piano, [...]

The New York Historical Society

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. Share [...]

Museum of the City of New York

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 [...]

Ice Skating in Central Park

From fifth grade reporter Maurae:  On a Saturday this past January students from Alain L. Locke went to Central Park’s ice skating rink for an urban adventure.  They got to meet many young adults while they skated.  This was an opportunity for people to get along and learn to skate from each other.  Also, this [...]

National Museum of the American Indian

Did you know that a visit to the National Museum of the American Indian is free for you and your family?  Located in Lower Manhattan, this museum offers free admission year-round.  Fourth graders at Alain L. Locke study Native Americans as part of their social studies curriculum.  Learn more about special events at this museum. [...]