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April Events at PS 208

April 10, 2011 – 4:08 pm

Monday April 11th SLT Meeting @ 3:15 PM Wednesday April 13th Knitting Class @ 10 AM PTA Meeting and Movie Night @ 5:30 PM Thursday April 14th ELA Workshop @ 9 AM Friday April 15th Picture Day Monday April 18th – Tuesday April 26th SCHOOL CLOSED for Spring Recess No Saturday Programs Wednesday April 27th [...]

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Social Studies: Latin America

April 10, 2011 – 3:41 pm

This month fifth graders are studying Latin America.  Check out the posters displayed throughout the second floor created by students.  You’ll learn about all of the countries in this region. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

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Going Green at Museum of Modern Art

April 9, 2011 – 3:36 pm

Students from Alain L. Locke Elementary School visited the Museum of Modern Art this April.  They saw environmentally friendly cars and art made out of recycled materials.  Even an art museum can teach you about going green! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

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Intrepid Field Trip

April 8, 2011 – 3:31 pm

Fifth graders including Mr. Mort’s ELL class visited the Intrepid Air and Space Museum for their final Women’s History Month presentation.  Not only did students visit this massive air craft carrier, they heard from guest speakers featured among the mayor’s picks of influential New York women. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

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Third Graders Visit Rockefeller Center

April 7, 2011 – 3:27 pm

Students at PS 208 visited Rockefeller Center this week.  They even sketched the last ice skaters of the season! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

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Fifth Annual Content in Arts Festival

April 7, 2011 – 3:03 pm

The 2011 Content in Arts Festival was an overwhelming success! Students in all grades showcased their talents for all members of the community.  The Alain L. Locke Elementary School auditorium was filled to capacity! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

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Coffee Tea Hour with the Principal

April 7, 2011 – 6:06 am

Reminders: Tomorrow is our monthly Coffee Tea Hour with the Principal  8:40 AM to 9:30 AM Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

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Two Million Word Reader

April 6, 2011 – 3:04 pm

Did you see this special message in the Content in Arts Festival program? As of March 25th Victoria has read 2,514,641 words.  Of the 16,000 students in New York City that participate in the Accelerated Reader Program, Alain L. Locke Elementary School is the home of the top student.  Congratulations Victoria! Share on Facebook Tweet [...]

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City Readers

April 5, 2011 – 3:12 pm

Have you heard of City Readers? They are an organization that promotes literacy through out New York City.  Learn more about the ways they have helped PS 208 at their website.   Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

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Urban Adventures to the Center for Architecture

April 4, 2011 – 4:00 pm

Students from PS 208 recently visited the Center for Architecture on a Saturday Urban Adventure.  Learn more about the programs at the Center for Architecture located in Manhattan. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

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