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NYC Schools: Did you know?

New York City public schools serve 1.1 million children.  Our school system is larger than the populations of eight states. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

NYC Schools: Did you know?

New York City public schools serve about 36 million breakfasts and 119 million lunches every year. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

NYC Schools: Did you know?

New York City school building comprise 130 million square feet of space, or 4.7 square miles. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Poem In Your Pocket Day: April 29, 2010

April is National Poetry Month. To help celebrate this occasion, the City of New York is sponsoring the 8th annual Poem in Your Pocket Day on April 29, 2010. Public schools, after-school programs, and cultural venues throughout the five boroughs will host poetry readings, and writing workshops focusing on poetry. Visit New York City’s Poem [...]

Students Celebrate Cultural Day

The New York City Department of Education has designated March 8 through March 12, 2010 as Respect for All Week in all New York City public schools.  Students at Alain L. Locke Elementary celebrated their culture as part of this initiative.  Each student had the opportunity to wear clothes, make a flag, or share information [...]

Arts & Technology Legislative Breakfast

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! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Principal Susan Green of Alain L. Locke Elementary School on Wall Street Journal.com

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 [...]

Alain L. Locke Elementary – P.S. 208 Hosts Gov. Paterson and George Soros’ Back-to-School Assistance Program

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 [...]

Harlem JV Basketball – Final Game results

It was a great season and our Locke’s Lions had a terrific outing in the final game.   They showed dedication, teamwork and great sportsmanship. Sitting there in the bleechers, Principal Green, AP Ms. Colón, and a group of teachers, parents and classmates, were all very proud of the way our boys hung in there until the [...]

PS 208 – 1st Annual Basketball Championship Game

Alain L.  Locke’s Lions will be playing PS 83 TODAY! HARLEM JV BASKETBALL FINALS @ The Kennedy Center (135 Street between 5th and Madison Avenues)  5:00pm.  Any students wanting to cheer on our Lions in the Championship Game must bring a parent with them.  Go Lions! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post