Alain L. Locke Elementary School - P.S. 208 » PENCIL http://alainllocke.org Alain L. Locke Elementary School-PS. 208, Harlem New York Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:56:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Thank you Neuman’s Caterers! http://alainllocke.org/2010/03/thank-you-neuman%e2%80%99s-caterers/ http://alainllocke.org/2010/03/thank-you-neuman%e2%80%99s-caterers/#comments Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:28:53 +0000 Ms. Burns http://alainllocke.org/?p=658 Alain L. Locke Elementary School was treated with a special cake made just for us!  Neuman’s Caterers donated a beautiful carrot cake featuring our school logo in honor of last Thursday’s Content in Arts Festival. 

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Thank you Neuman’s Caterers for celebrating our students’ hard work!cake2

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]]> http://alainllocke.org/2010/03/thank-you-neuman%e2%80%99s-caterers/feed/ 0 Alain L. Locke-P.S. 208’s Principal Susan Green – On 10/10 WINS with Alice Stockton-Rossini http://alainllocke.org/2009/10/alain-l-locke-p-s-208s-principal-susan-green-on-1010-wins-with-alice-stockton/ http://alainllocke.org/2009/10/alain-l-locke-p-s-208s-principal-susan-green-on-1010-wins-with-alice-stockton/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:59:30 +0000 Kara http://alainllocke.org/?p=405 On Thursday, October 15th, Principal Green was on the air during morning drive time from 6-10, with 10/10 – WINS’ Alice Stockton-Rossini discussing PENCIL’s Principal For A Day Kick-off.

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Principal Susan Green, Alain L. Locke students Jashira Johnson and Mariama Seck, and our PENCIL partner Kara Smith of Karasma Media discuss the activities of our partnership and the  benefits our students feel they’re gaining from it.

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Mariama Seck, Principal Susan Green, Jashira Johnson and PENCIL Partner, Kara Smith of Karasma Media

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]]> http://alainllocke.org/2009/10/alain-l-locke-p-s-208s-principal-susan-green-on-1010-wins-with-alice-stockton/feed/ 1 Principal Susan Green and Karasma Media Receive PENCIL’s 2008-2009 Emerging Partnership Award http://alainllocke.org/2009/06/principal-susan-green-and-karasma-media-receive-pencils-2008-2009-emerging-partnership-award/ http://alainllocke.org/2009/06/principal-susan-green-and-karasma-media-receive-pencils-2008-2009-emerging-partnership-award/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:10:30 +0000 Kara http://alainllocke.org/?p=285 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
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 identity for her school, and Kara responded to that request. Together, they garnered a wide variety of media coverage , developed a new school logo and social marketing platform. The platform includes this blog and twitter, and will increase communication between teachers, parents and students, as well as businesses, elected officials and other members of the local community.

PENCIL, the nonprofit organization that develops innovative solutions to the challenges confronting public schools by creating partnerships between business leaders and principals, today held its 2008-2009 Year-end Partnership Celebration. Sponsored by long-time supporter JPMorgan Chase, the event marked the accomplishments of more than 450 PENCIL Partnerships during the school year, and honored several standout partners with three inaugural awards for “Emerging,” “Innovative,” and “Veteran” PENCIL Partnerships.

The other two awards given:

The 2008-2009 Innovative Partnership of the Year Award was given to Principal Christopher Ogno of PS 247, The New York City College Partnership Elementary School in Brooklyn and Partner Ivy Cohen, President of Ivy Cohen Corporate Communications.

The 2008-09 Veteran Partnership Award was given to Principal Rima Ritholtz of PS 176X in the Bronx and Justin Israel of Channel 13 WNET/21 WLIW. With a student body of more than 570 autistic pre-K to 12th graders, PS 176X in the Bronx called upon the veteran experience of PENCIL Partners Rima Ritholtz, Principal of PS176X and business partner Justin Israel, Senior Patron Advisor at Channel 13 WNET/21, to develop programs that would offer critical support to the students’ parents.

Congratulations to my fellow Principals and their PENCIL Partners for their achievements this year and our commitment to the children of New York City!

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]]> http://alainllocke.org/2009/06/principal-susan-green-and-karasma-media-receive-pencils-2008-2009-emerging-partnership-award/feed/ 2 Alain L. Locke – P.S. 208 Initiates Harlem’s First Environmental Club in an Elementary School http://alainllocke.org/2008/12/harlem%e2%80%99s-first-environmental-club-in-an-elementary-school/ http://alainllocke.org/2008/12/harlem%e2%80%99s-first-environmental-club-in-an-elementary-school/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:28:04 +0000 Kara http://alainllocke.org/blog/?p=9 On December 3, 2008 the students at Alain L. Locke – P.S. 208 launched Harlem’s first elementary school environmental club.

With the help of an exceptional young “green-preneur” who traveled all the way from Little Rock, Arkansas with a passionate “go green” message .  The message was all the more inspiring because the young lady delivering it was not much older than our students.

Twelve-year old Riley Hoffer is the Founder of CG Kidz, a program devoted to fostering green living practices among kids. The program was created as part of the community outreach of eco-friendly bottle maker CynerGreen.com.

Our own Ms. Christina Adebiyi was presented with Environmental Club in a Box, consisting of mentoring and curriculum materials, by Riley's mom, Danelle Hoffer.

Riley shared her eco-friendly principle of the 3 Rs with us: "Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle." Riley also demonstrated that going green can be fun as she taught our students how to craft their own Christmas ornaments and decorations using recycled materials.

By the end of the day, we were not only able to share environmentally-friendly tips with our families at home, with tips like taking briefer showers and avoiding keeping the refrigerator door open for too long. We were were also able to see firsthand the impact that children can have in helping to save the planet.

Aside from our 6th-grade guest of honor and keynote speaker, on hand to mark the event was Evette Zayas, Chief of Staff to New York State Assemblyman Adam Clayton Powell, IV.

Left to right: Evette Zayas, Chief of Staff, State Assembly ,Adam Clayton Powell IV; Riley Hoffer, founder CGKidz.com; Ms C. Adebiyi, Alain L. Locke Environmental Club Teacher; Kara Smith, PENCIL Partner; Tim Decker, Teacher, Gibson Island Country School ; Principal Susan M. Green; Danelle Hoffer, VP Brands, Cynergreen.com; Vicki Dabrowka, Teacher, Gibson Island Country School

Left to right: Evette Zayas, Chief of Staff, State Assembly ,Adam Clayton Powell IV; Riley Hoffer, founder CGKidz.com; Ms C. Adebiyi, Alain L. Locke Environmental Club Teacher; Kara Smith, PENCIL Partner; Tim Decker, Teacher, Gibson Island Country School ; Principal Susan M. Green; Danelle Hoffer, VP Brands, Cynergreen.com; Vicki Dabrowka, Teacher, Gibson Island Country School

A partnership with Maryland’s first certified eco-friendly elementary school, Gibson Island Country School in Pasadena, Maryland, was also established  for mentoring and curriculum materials.

Ms. Adebyi & Danelle Hoffer

Our own Ms. Christina Adebiyi was presented with Environmental Club in a Box, consisting of mentoring and curriculum materials, by Riley's mom, Danelle Hoffer.

This is the curriculum that set the pace for the events our club participated in during the 2008 — 2009 school year. In addition to taking away the literal earth-changing message of environmental responsibility, each student left Wednesday’s presentation with a “green gift” of a BPA-free stainless steel CG Kidz reusable water bottle.

See video coverage of Riley’s visit on CBS.com

CBS 2's Cindy Shu corver Riley Hoffer of CG Kidz Environmental Visit with Alain L. Locke - P.S. 208

CBS 2's Cindy Shu corver Riley Hoffer of CG Kidz Environmental Visit with Alain L. Locke - P.S. 208

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Maryland’s Gibson Island Day School Environmental Club Partners with Harlem’s Alain L. Locke-P.S.208:See Video of Their Visit to NY City

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