We made it to BROADWAY--see our name in lights !!

  • PS/IS 268's production of Disney's Aladdin kids was performed at New York City's famed Amsterdam theater!!!

Disney Share at the Amsterdam Theater!

  This special program, Disney musicals in schools, afforded our students  the privilege to perform an excerpt of their production of  Aladdin-kids on  the famed New York City's Amsterdam theater stage!

This was a very proud moment for all of the students, staff and parents of PS/IS 268 ---it was truly an unforgettable experience of which we are truly grateful to Disney Musicals in schools for the opportunity! !

Click on the link below to view  our students performing "Arabian nights" at the Amsterdam theater.

 https://drive.google.com/open?id=1txoxPuCNFfeJdojZs5ExhEOv8n-OvZv1

 

 

268's Disney's Aladdin Kids is a HIT!!!

"...I couldn't stop smiling throughout the performance!...I am equally proud of the students, Staff and P.T.A. volunteers who devoted their time and talents to this project.  Your tenacious efforts were evident in this production!" Mrs. Lissa Stewart--Principal

 "...The best student performance I've ever seen..."  Mr. James Pressey--District 29 Representative

"...An excellent performance, very creatively done!" Mr. Leroy Comrie--NYS Senator

 These were just a few of the many positive reviews made after being in attendance at our Opening Night performance, June 1st, and our Matinee show, June 2nd!  Our dedicated Cast and Crew successfully transformed the auditorium into the  beautiful City of Agrabah;  taking us on a magical carpet ride in an Arabian night!  

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  • See our 268 Events for more photographs from the performances!

  • See our 268 Events for more photographs from the performances!

  • The Cast!

     

     

MULTI-CULTURAL DAY!~~ 2018~~

PS/IS 268 hosted it's annual Multicultural Event on Friday, May 25,2018 where families were invited to the school to share elements of their culture or ethnicity with other members of the school community through dress, food, dance, arts and many other things that make cultures unique.

It proved to be a true celebration of diversity! 

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  • Classrooms were transformed!

  • Classrooms were transformed!

  • You know it... "Wakunda Forever!"

  • We even had camel rides!!!..okay, so this one was a cardboard cut-out!

Imagine Learning awards one of our students for reading achievement in the language and literacy program!

With Imagine Language & Literacy, every child receives explicit, targeted instruction within an individualized learning path that continually adjusts to their needs. Over 4,100 engaging activities teach critical language and literacy concepts such as reading and listening comprehension, basic vocabulary, academic language, grammar, phonological awareness, phonics, and fluency. Educators trust the program because it’s differentiated, standards-aligned, rigorous, and effective.  Kids love the program because it’s fun and challenging!  For this reason one of our students spent record time engaging in the program which landed him with a most generous reward from the Imagine Learning organization! 

  • C. Granados is the winner of a Fire HD8 tablet and solar-powered book bag for his reading achievement  in the Imagine Learning  language and literacy program!

PS/IS 268 observes Teacher Appreciation Week , May 7-11, 2018

We chose to honor the Educators of PS/IS 268 with whimsical goodies each day that express just how much we appreciate them!     

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PS/IS 268 2nd annual "Bring your child to work day"

 

April 26th  was deemed national bring your child to work day-- PS/IS 268 welcomed staff and their children to our school!  

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Disney FUNdraising week !

Image result for disney Week  @ P.S./I.S. 268 !!

*Bake Sales!   *  Pi(e) Day!  *  Costume-Day!  *  Genie-grams! * ZUMBA*

 

In an effort to raise money to cover the cost of our 2018 production of Disney's Aladdin, P.S./I.S. 268 had a fun-draising week of activity!  

Monday-Send a "Genie"gram!

Tuesday-Photo Op day with a Disney character!

Wednesday-Pi(e) Day, Pie a teacher in the face!

Thursday-Bake Sale!

Friday-Disney Costume Contest !

& Faculty  ZUMBA!!

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  • Send a Geniegram to your best friend or teacher!

  • Delicious baked goods were on sale all day for our Bake Sale!

  • Our Winner's of the Disney Costume Contest!

  • Disney faculty ZUMBA!

P.S./I.S. 268 observes P.S. I Love You day! ~February 9, 2018

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P.S./I.S. 268 Honors Black History Month!

  

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CDEC 29 PRESENTS : THE FIRST DISTRICT 29Q HISTORY FAIR! ~February 11, 2018~

P.S./I.S. 268 students participated in the District 29Q first ever history fair sponsored by CDEC 29Q and the District 29 Community Superintendent’s Office .   The purpose of the fair was to highlight our community’s culture and to give students the opportunity to define knowledge, investigate data, and develop logical conclusions on the assigned topic.

Congratulations to all of our students who participated and to Eshwar Singh from class 301 for winning the bronze medal for his "Great Wall" project! 

                                                               

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    Principal Stewart poses with Eshwar Singh, our bronze medalist! 

  • PS/IS 268 has been selected  to share in a very special theater program where our students will be coached and mentored to perform the Disney musical--Aladdin !

    Stay tuned for more information as our students prepare for this unforgettable event !!!

     

  

  • Can you spell W-I-N-N-E-R-S???

    Our spelling bee champions! (left to right) Sahara Baksh and Ameen Chowdhury

PS/IS 268 has "K.L.E.W.S." !!

K.L.E.W.S.  is an acronym used for a strategy that PS/IS 268 has been chosen to pilot in its teaching technique to activate student prior knowledge in scientific inquiry.

K- What a student may already Know

L-What a student may Learn

E-What Evidence a student may find 

W-What do our students Wonder about

S-What Science ideas can we use in our explanations

Please click on the link below to watch our very own Ms. Katsanos and her third grade class utilizing the K.L.E.W.S. strategy,  with the assistance of  Ms. Kimber Hershberger, and Dr. Carla Zembal-Saul, as broadcast on the teaching channel.

[Special thanks to : Urban Advantage (UA), American Museum of Natural History, New York Botanical Garden, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and the Queens Botanical Garden]  

 

https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2017/12/01/klews-supporting-cer/

 

PS /IS 268 IS A BEACON FOR IMAGINE LEARNING!

Imagine learning is an individualized computer program that our school offers to English Language learners.  It is a language and literacy based program.  The program is incredibly appealing to young learners who love music and animation.  Through songs, charming characters, and visuals, students deepen their understanding of literacy and language concepts like phonics and grammar. The more students use the program,  the more information they generate for teachers to assess and target their areas of strength and weaknesses.  Students use the program each day at school, but they must use it at home too!  They only need to log on for twenty minutes each night.  Our students are eager to log in and have been noted to clock record time in the program.  For this reason, we have been selected by Imagine Learning coordinators to be its  Beacon school for  the  Imagine Learning program !

Congratulations to Ms. Singh and Ms. Flores for their part in making our students  great imagine learners!!!

For more information  and/or questions on this program please contact Ms. Singh or Ms. Flores at (718) 206-3240    

 

  

  • PS IS 268  is presented with a banner from Imagine Learning representative for student record time spent using the program!

     

  • ENL educators, Ms. Flores and Ms. Singh pose at 268's celebration  of Hispanic Heritage month. 

Dad's Take your child to school day!

  

Hispanic Heritage Celebration!

  • PS/IS 268 celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month! (see our events page for more pictures)

268 Celebrates literacy!

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