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National Jazz Museum

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem is located on 126th Street, just blocks from Alain L. Locke Elementary School.  Visit their website to learn more about current exhibitions and programs.
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The Importance of Books at Home

From On Our Minds @Scholastic:
Children who grow up with books in the home are more likely to succeed in education than those who don’t.  Well, check out the findings of this 20-year study led by a sociologist from the University of Nevada, Reno.
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Parent Reminders

Monday, June 7th

New York State Science Exam Grades 4

Tuesday, June 8th

HALF DAY – Early Dismissal at 12PM

Wednesday, June 9th at 9AM

Parent Workshop – “ARIS”

Thursday, June 10th

NO SCHOOL

Saturday, June 12th

Urban Adventure

  If you need any further information, please feel free to contact Ms. Alcantara, Parent Coordinator at (212) 534-9580 Ext. 133
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Dancing Classrooms Academy

The following opportunity is available for fifth graders who participated in this year’s Ballroom Dancing Residency:
Announced at the culminating event this past March, students will have the chance to attend a weekend program during the next school year.  This weekend program is a great opportunity for students to continue their ballroom education in the Dancing [...]

Student Challenge — The Times as Your Summer Reading

From The New York Times:
We’d like to offer a challenge with a little more freedom of choice, both in what you read and in how you write about it. And we’ll reward the best, most interesting writers by featuring them on the blog.
So from now until the end of August, we invite you to visit [...]

Parent Reminders

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 3PM-5PM

Science Afterschool Program for Grade 4

Tuesday, May 25th at 9AM

Parent Workshop- “Using Television Wisely”

Wednesday, May 26th at 9:30AM

Parent Workshop- “Transitions to Middle School”

Wednesday, May 26th at 6PM

OASIS Presents a Motown Musical- “Trouble in Olympus”

Thursday, May 27th at 5PM

IMPORTANT Fifth Grade Parent Meeting

Monday, June 7th

New York State Science Exam [...]

A Message from the Alain L. Locke PTA

The Alain L. Locke – PS 208 Parent Teacher Association is seeking enthusiastic people who would like to help enhance the school by leading our PTA.   This is a great opportunity to get involved in the heart of the school and to get to know the staff, students, and other families.  The board members work [...]

Fifth Grade Graduation Packages

A message from the Alain L. Locke PTA:
 The PTA is now taking orders for the Graduation Package.  It costs $35 and includes a t-shirt, autograph book, key chain and a nap-sack.  Order forms have been sent home with students and additional forms can be picked up in the Parent Coordinator’s Room.

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Parent Reminders

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 3PM-5PM

Science Afterschool Program for Grade 4

Tuesday, May 11th at 9AM

Fifth Grade Trip
Parent Workshop- “Using Television Wisely”

Friday, May 14th

Open School Day

Saturday, May 15th at 9:15AM

Urban Adventures

Tuesday, May 18th

All Grades Roller Skating Field Trip

Monday, June 7th

New York State Science Exam Grades 4

 If you need any further information, please feel free [...]

Parent Reminders

TOMORROW Wednesday, April 14th at 9AM

Parent Workshop- “Guiding Your Child’s Behavior: Structure and Limits”

 Thursday, April 15th at 9AM

Parent Workshop- “Keys to Better Test Taking Skills”

 Thursday, April 15th at 5PM

Family Movie Night

 Thursday, April 22nd

LAST DAY for Accelerated Reader After school

 Monday – Wednesday, April 26th – April 28th

New York State ELA Exam Grades 3, 4, & [...]