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Science Out Of the Classroom
The MS 8 Science department in collaboration with CCM-FYI hosted a wonderful family Science Fun Day last Sunday to the New York Hall of Science. It was a great opportunity for teachers, students and...
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School Newspapers Profile
Our PTA-organized Kids Cre8 program added newspaper clubs at both the lower and middle schools this fall. Both clubs have launched their first editions this month. We are so excited to share their...
View ArticleReadathon Sponsors
November 13, 2017 - We thank following businesses for supporting our young readers during the Readathon. Read More → The post Readathon Sponsors appeared first on PS8 PTA.
View ArticleParent Workshop on Bullying
November 16, 2017 - Join us on December 5th at 8:30 AM for a discussion of “Bullying: What It Is and What It Is Not” with Amy Schmelz, a child mental health professional from the ICL Family Resource...
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School Photo – Time to Order
View your proofs and order your pictures and gift items by Monday, December 4th for free shipping to school. 15% of all proceeds from orders placed by the deadline will be given back to PS8/MS8! Retake...
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Our 5th Graders Are Helping Cre8 an Outdoor Classroom!
As I walk through the concrete schoolyard, the cold ignores my jacket. I stop in the middle of the yard as if I forgot something. I could feel my heart beat faster and faster. When I was told I had to...
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7th Grade Architects at Work
Ms. Barth-Werb’s 7th grade Integrated Co-teaching class wrapped up their unit on scale with a week-long design project that culminated in a visit by two MS 8 parent-architects. Students surveyed a room...
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7th Grade Architects at Work
Ms. Barth-Werb’s 7th grade Integrated Co-teaching class wrapped up their unit on scale with a week-long design project that culminated in a visit by two MS 8 parent-architects. Students surveyed a room...
View ArticleAre you ready to DUNK FOR 8?
January 1, 2018 - PS8/MS8's annual basketball event DUNK FOR 8 is coming up on Friday, January 26th, 6-9pm. The evening promises to be full of excitement with tasty food, fun games and contests for all...
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Schools Closed Thursday, January 4th
WEATHER ADVISORY: Due to expected severe weather conditions, all New York City public schools will be closed Thursday, January 4, 2018. After-school programs, adult education, YABC programs, and PSAL...
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Facing Differences Challenge
This year 5th graders at PS 8 are taking part in the Facing Differences Challenge. Students made portraits that represent themselves and then submitted them to Students Rebuild. Students Rebuild...
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School Leadership Team Listening Tours
Our School Leadership Team is starting a “listening tour” to get input from the community at large on a question that our community has considered off and on for more than a year: whether, when, and...
View ArticleWine & Whiskey Night
January 30, 2018 - Join other parents for a fun night out! Wine and whiskey tastings, delicious food and socializing all supporting PS8/MS8! Buy your tickets now. Read More → The post Wine &...
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Dunk for 8 was Gr8!
On Friday, January 26th, PS8/MS8 hosted our third annual Dunk for 8, featuring basketball skills contests and 3 on 3 games for students of all ages. These were followed by the main attraction, a...
View Article10-Day Matching Challenge
February 8, 2018 - Donate from February 5th-15th and a group of Kindergarten family sponsors will match your donation – up to $20K! Read More → The post 10-Day Matching Challenge appeared first on PS8...
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Happy Year of the Dog
Saehae bog manh-i bad-euseyo! February 16 kicks off the first day of the Lunar New Year – Year of the Dog! Some of our incredible parents shared their exciting and colorful Lunar New Year customs with...
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The 7th Grade’s Constitutional Convention
Recently, the seventh grade has been learning about the constitution and how it was created. As part of this process, we reenacted the Constitutional Convention, although there was a catch. In our...
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Our 2nd graders are KALE-ing it!
The first signs of spring have arrived at PS8. Last Friday a few members of the PS8 garden committee visited the 2nd grade classrooms to teach them all about kale. The kids had lots of questions about...
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PS 8 Mission Masters and Tech Titans Take 4 Awards at Boroughwide Robotics...
This year the robotics competition was really fun. This is basically how it works at the competition: This was the first competition for everybody doing the FLL (First Lego League) program. There were...
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We are 100 Days Smarter
Two weeks ago marked a very important milestone for our Kindergartners – 100 days as PS8 scholars! (80 more days to go before they are 1st graders…but, who’s counting?) Their smiling faces have come...
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