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New York Cares at Alain L. Locke Elementary

PS 208 partnered with New York Cares for a very special afternoon.  Volunteers visited Alain L. Locke Elementary to paint a beautiful new mural on our playground and play kickball with students.  Watch students help the volunteers warm up!

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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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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!

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Basketball Clinic

From fifth grade reporter Justin:
Basketball Clinic is lots of fun!  The volunteers from New York Cares teach us the fundamentals of basketball.  We run drills and have a great time.  Students go to Basketball Clinic every other Saturday.  In basketball clinic we show our competitive side and have fun doing it!
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