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Fraunces Tavern
In class we are studying the American Revolution and Fraunces Tavern was a close historical landmark. We talked about the American Revolution there. (It was really fun but my class had to walk through...
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6th Grade Exploration Recap
We really enjoyed Exploration. It was fun and relaxed but also very educational — a nice way to learn and present more about what we believe in, and a very good way to express our opinions creatively...
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SCHOOLS CLOSED MONDAY, MARCH 4
Due to expected severe weather conditions, all New York City public schools will be CLOSED Monday, March 4, 2019. School trips, after-school programs, adult education, YABC programs, and PSAL...
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March 8, 2019 - PS/MS 80’s Night on April 12, 7:00-11:00pm at 26 Bridge Street in DUMBO. Tickets are on sale now and include an 80’s cover band, catering by Pies ‘n’ Thighs, cocktails, special...
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Garden to Cafe
PS8 has partnered with non-profit, Garden to Cafe, whose mission it is to education children about the importance of eating locally grown foods and exposing these foods to them. Last week Garden to...
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First Graders Attack Learning
Our first graders got tactile while learning about a very cool reptile – the turtle. As part of their Amplify Science unit on plant and animal defenses students watched a video of a crocodile trying,...
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Studio in a School | Self Portraits
Once again our auditorium has been transformed into a colorful art gallery. Our kindergarten classes have been hard at work and play creating these beautiful pieces of art as part of our Studio in a...
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Congratul8 Our 8th Graders!
Round 1 results of the New York City Public High School admissions process were announced on Monday. All of our students were offered seats in the first round. 18 of our 90 students received multiple...
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NYS Testing Workshop
Brandie Hayes and Jackie Greiner presented at last Thursday’s workshop. We were so pleased to see so many of you there. If you were not able to attend, we are sharing Brandie and Jackie’s handout....
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Kindergarten 2019-2020 Pre-Registration
If you have received an offer letter for a Kindergarten seat for the 2019-2020 school year and you wish to pre-register your child, please sign up for an appointment. Bring your offer letter or email...
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April 4, 2019 - We have reached the maximum capacity for the venue. If your plans change and you can no longer make it to PS/MS 80’s Night on 4/12, please let us know by emailing...
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Kindergartners Visit The Theater
The whole kindergarten went on a field trip to Long Island University to the Kumble Theater to watch The Paper Bag Players presents: Stand Up And Cheer, We’re 60 This Year! For Ms. Kozeta’s class it...
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6th Graders Cre8 in the Westinghouse Library MakerSpace
Last week 6th graders started reading The Stars Beneath Our Feet by D. Barclay Moore. Our 6th grade team partnered with librarian Rachel Green, and — as an introduction to the new Westinghouse Library...
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Registration Grades 1-5 for 2019-2020 School Year
If you are a zoned family and need to register your child(ren) for September 2019, please sign-up for an appointment below. You must bring the required documentation along with your child(ren). We are...
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Executive Board & SLT Positions Open
Nominate yourself by filling out our Willingness to Serve form online HERE (or fill out the paper forms available on the Particip8 Board at the lower school). Open Postions: President • VP Events • VP...
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May 8, 2019 - Every day should be your day, but this week we honor you for the critical work you do to shape the lives and hearts of our children. You continue to inspire and motivate our kids with...
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MS 915 Won a Grant!
We’re thrilled to announce that New York Agriculture in the Classroom has awarded MS 915 (the new MS 8 in 2019-20) an agricultural literacy grant to partially fund and extend farming-based exploratory...
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Congratul8 Our 8th Graders!
Round 1 results of the New York City Public High School admissions process were announced on Monday. All of our students were offered seats in the first round. Some of the high schools into...
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NYC DOE School Calendar 2019-2020
First day of school next year is September 5, 2019. School year will end on June 26, 2020. Calendar is available HERE. The post NYC DOE School Calendar 2019-2020 appeared first on PS8 PTA.
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Third Grade Guggenheim’s Learning Through the Arts Residency
The Guggenheim Museum’s Learning Through Art (LTA) Program is an artist residency program meant to cultivate student creativity by designing sustained, process-oriented art projects that support...
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