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Alain L. Locke-P.S. 208’s Principal Susan Green – On 10/10 WINS with Alice Stockton-Rossini

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.

Alice Stockton-Rossini

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 [...]

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 in [...]

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 high [...]

Principal Susan Green and Karasma Media Receive PENCIL’s 2008-2009 Emerging Partnership Award

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

Ms. Green requested that PENCIL couple her with a business partner who could create a new [...]

Principal Susan Green – Alain L. Locke P.S. 208

For some, education is a profession; for others, it is a passion.
And anyone who knows Susan M. Green knows she enthusiastically belongs in the latter group. As Principal of Alain L. Locke Elementary School – P.S. 208 in Harlem, New York, Green not only leads more than 200 third, fourth, and fifth graders in learning [...]

Alain L. Locke Elementary School – P.S. 208 Mantra

Each morning before classes begin, the entire school recites this Mantra.©
This is our expectation.
I was born from Greatness
Therefore that makes me Great
Today I will spread Love
Not hate
Not lies
Not violence
Just love
Today
I will do more
I will learn more
I will be more
Than anyone ever thought I could
Today I will strive for Greatness and nothing less.©
Written by principal Susan [...]

The Peace Games

The Peace Games empowers Alain L. Locke -P.S. 208 students to create their own safe classrooms and communities.
They are committed to forming partnerships with elementary schools, families and your adult volunteers.

Here are two students from classes 5-233 and 5-235 at the Peace Games Festival at the Jacob Javits Center.  The event was held on May [...]

Alain L. Locke – P.S. 208 In The News

Alain L. Locke – P.S. 208 is committed to being  an institution filled with extraordinary learning opportunities and a center for  community involvement.
See Alain L. Locke – P.S 208 In the News Below
April 2009
Principal Susan Green talks to Harlem Torch Magazine about motivating children toward excellence and the importance of parental involvement.

February 16, 2009

Reporter Mike [...]

Celebration of President Barack Obama’s Inauguration at Alain L. Locke – P.S. 208

The students and teachers of Alain L. Locke Elementary School – P.S. 208 held a celebration honoring President Barack Obama’s Inauguration.
As the first African American President of the United States of America, Mr. Obama’s election is an exemplary indication that any student can aspire to be anything he or she wishes, and make their dreams [...]

Alain L. Locke – P.S. 208 Initiates Harlem’s First Environmental Club in an Elementary School

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 [...]