Dad's bring your child to school ~September 17, 2019

As part of New York State’s commitment to promote responsible fatherhood, one day in September has been set aside for fathers and father-figures to take their children to school as a way of becoming more involved in their child’s education throughout the year.  P.S./ I.S. 268 's "Dad's bring your child to school day"  had a wonderful turnout in support of this annual event!    Fathers were treated to light refreshments  and an engaging program organized by our Parent Coordinator,  Ms. Simms.

What a well supported event by our school "Dad's!"

 

  • One of our featured guest, Mr. Rodney Pride, supports our annual Dad's bring your child to school!

  • Mr. Rodney Pride with Parent Coordinator, Ms. Simms (on left) and Principal Stewart (right)

  • Our community of fathers and "farther figures" supporting event!

  • Our community of fathers and "farther figures" supporting event!

  • Our community of fathers and "farther figures" supporting event!

  • 268's PTA and "Ms.P" pose with Ms. Simms, Ms. Stewart and  Mr. Rodney Pride

PS/IS 268 celebrates diversity :

  

  

  • Festivities began with our students in a multicultural parade! 

  • "Hip-Hip hooray, It's multi-cultural day!"

  • Classrooms were transformed to represent the diverse cultures in our building!

  • Can you guess the country?

  • Our Principal and office staff proudly dress in cultural attire for the days event!

  • Our DJ's keep the mood upbeat in the gymnasium for organized activities.

  • Face painting stations !

  • Drummers in the street!

  • Dunk tank!

  • ...Down she goes!

  • ..suspense building!

  • concentration on the basket!

  • Community Affairs provided a rock climbing wall --a fun feature to our days events!

  • Newly recruited police officers assists with the days activities making sure our students and event was safe!

  • Fashion show!

  • Solo drummer!

  • Dancers!

  • Author: Daniel Stewart reads to our younger students

The Prideland comes to PS/IS 268!!!

We are so fortunate to have dedicated Teachers, Staff and Parent volunteers who helped to transform our auditorium into an African savannah.  It is here that the young lion prince Simba unshackles the reign of terror of his diabolical Uncle Scar to restore the natural order to the Circle of Life; becoming the Lion King!

Relive the captivating performance by viewing some highlights from a truly unforgettable performance by our very own students at PS/IS 268!! 

 

  • Simba the lion prince is introduced to the pride.

  • Scar the diabolical Uncle of Simba!

  • Mufasa instructs young Simba

  • "I just can't wait to be king!"

  • "Be prepared!"

  • Scar deceives Simba...

  • Zazu follows curious Simba and Nala

  • Hyenas in Scars liar!

  • Scar does not save Mufasa!

  • Young Simba runs away and meets two friends...

  • Simon and Pumba teach Simba the new way of living..."Hakuna Matata!"

  • Simba grows up to be the prides rightful king!

  • Simba must realize his greatness to save the Pride from his uncle Scar's evil influence!

  • Nala and Simba resolve to save the pride!

  • Timon and Simba saddened by the loss of their lion cub friend!

  • Rafiki warns and tells of 
    Simba's return to the pride!

  • Hyenas!

  • Simba confronts his Uncle Scar!

  • Simba is throned as the Prides rightful King!!!

  • The circle of life is restored to the Pride!

  • Our PTA "moms" who devoted many hours of diligent,creative and intricate details to make this production outstanding!

  • Our AV crew!

    Mr. Sampson and Mr. Mayungbo.

  • AV crew! making sure everything is pitch perfect and visually aesthetic!

  • Lights, Cameras, Action!!!

  • Our performers backstage!

  • Our performers await their debut!

  • Rafiki is created with the artistic hands of Ms. Weiss!

World Read Aloud Day-February 1st, 2019

World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) has raised awareness to  the importance of sharing stories by encouraging participants to choose a book, find an audience, and read aloud!

Enjoy some snapshots of PS/IS 268's first ever participation in this global event!

  • Students gather around to hear Author, Mr. Kenji L. Jackson read aloud from one of his books.

  • Teacher: Ms. Q. Brooks engages students in World Read Aloud day.

  • Ms. Singh, our ENL/ESL educator reads aloud to her student.

  • Ms. Hines one of our second grade teachers reads aloud to her eager students.

  • Ms. Felix another second grade teacher shares in the World Read Aloud event.

  • PS/IS 268 students with guest Author, Mr. Kenji L. Jackson

  • Disney Week Bake sale!

  • Lion King desserts for Disney Week!

  • Disney Week Photo booth!

  • Disney week PAINTBALL!!!

  • Students line up to paintball teachers!!

  • Our Dedicated teachers!! Ms. Katsanos and Ms. Zucker!

  • "Carry-your-own-KEY" Disney week!

  • Disney Week Karoke!

  • Karaoke!

PS/IS 268's Disney FUNdraising Week!!

Students participate in fun activities to raise money for the production of our Summer 2019 performance of The Lion King [jr].  

Storybook Character Day 2018!

PS/IS 268 celebrates its love of learning and literacy by hosting our annual storybook character day!  Both Students and Staff look forward to this fun activity where we bring characters to life  by using costumes and other simple props that celebrate our love of books! 

Can you name the characters that are depicted by our dedicated staff and students?

  • Dr Hubbard visits along with a NYPD Sargent are among the many observers of  268's Character Day parade!

Hispanic Heritage Celebration! Oct, 2018

PS/IS 268 observes National Hispanic Heritage Month  by  acknowledging the contributions of people who came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.   Recognizing their culture and legacy of traditions  enhances our future!

  • Student share facts on a Hispanic muralist

  • Yummy Tacos!!

  • The hardest working P.T.A. on this side of the Planet!

  • Salsa 101!! 

  • Eager students learn to Salsa!!

PS/IS 268 presents: "Aladdin-for Kids" !

"Sensational!"

"Amazing!"

"Incredibly entertaining!"

"Best school play EVER performed --hands down!!"

These were comments that were heard from performance goers as they were exiting the auditorium.  Please relive the magic through some photos from our students theatrical performance of Disney's Aladdin-for Kids.    

    

     

268 performs : Disney's Aladdin for Kids!

  • Crowds prepare to enter...

  • Welcome to Agrabah!

  • Sultan[M. Caipa] and Jafar [H.Irving] seek to arrange a Prince for Princess Jasmine.

  • Princess Jasmine[L. Kragbe] and Aladdin [S. Gutierrez] meet unexpectedly and become best friends fast!

  • Iago[K.Mazariegos] and the Jafar[M. Caipa]consult with the Tiger god. [R.Toussaint] 

  • Aladdin is captured and thrown into prison.  He is confronted  with Skeletons  in the dungeon. [E. Sookchan, M. Ramirez, V. Rodriguez, P. Nwamara]

  • Aladdin meets the  Genie! [N. Singh]

  • The Junior Djiann create heightened anticipation for Aladdin's escape with help from Genie! [J. Sinadayiganza,J.Bland,G. Mohabir]

  • Aladdin is escorted as royalty after he is made into a Prince by Genie. [Guards: J. Nath,S.Ramprashad,J.Alleyene, C.Morales, D. Arthur]

  • After the Genie grants Aladdin's wish to make him a "Prince",  he tries to gain Princess' Jasmine affection by promising her a whole new world! [while riding with Avis-- a magic carpet! [X. Astaphan]

  • Avis the magic carpet! [X. Astaphan]

  • Jafar captures the Genie, the Sultan and Princess Jasmine .....

  • Aladdin outsmarts Jafar and entraps him in the genie bottle! 

  • The Ensemble [N. Bailey,S. Hosein,D.Garcia,S. Felton,C. Boodram, R. Toussaint, S. Ramballi, N. Nawshin,P. Siddiquee,M. Tuffour,X. Astaphan, J.Olmeda,R. Cordona, E. Sookchan,S.Nandalall,B. Bharat,A. Carew]   

  • Spectacular finale!

  • The Cast!

     

     

  • Special acknowledgement of a job well done by our NYS Senator, Mr. Leroy Comrie!

  • Morning inspiration delivered personally to each member of the cast by our Principal, Lissa Stewart.

    True to the words:

    They "blew us away!"

  • It's showtime!

  • Teachers, K. Marin., R. Miller and T. Stokes volunteer with ticket sales.

  • Assistant Principal, W. Smith and  ELA teacher M.Davis offer their support.

  • AV Team w/Co-Director J. Zucker.

     

  • Supervising on the side lines with baited breathe...[M. Katsanos]

  • Audio Visual technicians making sure the sound is on point!

  • Our Dance teacher[K. Martelli] and Art teacher [R. Weiss]motivate students from behind the scene!

  • Congratulations!

Multicultural Day Celebration!

Were you in attendance at PS/IS 268's  annual Multicultural Event on Friday, May 25,2018?  If not, you missed out on  an entire day of food, folks and fun! 

Entire families were invited to our 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. 

Please enjoy some of the highlights of the day through our photographs, and hopefully you'll plan to be here next year for this unforgettable  annual event!!!

  

 

 

  • Classrooms were very creatively transformed into countries!

  • Classrooms were very creatively transformed into countries!

  • Classrooms were very creatively transformed into countries!

  • Classrooms were very creatively transformed!

  • Classrooms were very creatively transformed into countries!

  • Classrooms were very creatively transformed into countries!

  • Our students dressed in native garb representing the diversity within our building!

  • No matter the culture...all enjoyed the sweet treats supplied by our fabulous P.T.A.!

  • Inside the classroom  students learned about culture through arts and craft.

  • Celebrating diversity!

  • "Diversity is the one true thing we have in common. Celebrate it everyday!"--Anonymous

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

 

   

  • "We are proud that we have Tea-rrific teachers in our school!"

  • "Our teachers are all that and a bag of chips!"

  • "We would be muffin without our teachers!"

  • "You are one smart cookie and we're glad you are part of T.E.A.M. 268!"

  • "Whether plain, poppy or sesame seed 268 teachers are our everything!"

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!  

Disney FUNdraising Week of activities March 12-19, 2018!

   

 In an effort to raise money for our school's production of Disney's Aladdin, P.S. /I.S. 268 hosted a week-long FUNdraiser (emphasis on FUN) of exciting activities for our students to take part in. The week's schedule was as follows:

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!!

  • "You ain't never had a friend like me!"

    This Genie delivered dozens of messages to teachers and students on our "Geniegram" day!

  • Pi(e) Day!

    Pie a teacher in the face!!!

  • Pi(e) Day!

  • Disney costume contest!

    Can you guess the Disney character???

  • Our Disney costume contest winners!

     

  • At the end of the week's activities faculty gather to do one last fundraiser of ZUMBA!

     

  • "Everybody Zoom-BAH!"

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

P.S. I Love you day is intended to make us aware of the need to spread love  to decrease bullying and promote mental health awareness. On the second Friday of every February, we wear purple to show our support for the message to foster kindness and to show love creating a welcoming environment not just in our school but throughout our community as well.

https://www.theodysseyonline.com/ps-love-day-bringing-togetherness-tragedy

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

In the United States, the month of February is observed as Black History Month or National African American History Month wherein we remember the important contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout our nation’s history. 

P.S./ I.S. 268 celebrates this  month with a very special P.T.A. meeting that included an Afro-American Poet and Author as well as an African performer who helped us to understand African traditional songs and dances that are  imbedded with meaning and symbols that reflect the cultural beliefs and lifestyle. 

It was truly a memorable event!  

 

 

 

CDEC District 29Q /District 29 Community Superintendent Office host it's First ever History Fair!

P.S./I.S. 268 students participate in the District 29Q history fair sponsored by CDEC 29Q and the District 29 Community Superintendent’s Office .   

Congratulations to all of our students whose projects were selected and displayed at the fair! 

We are very proud of all of our students who had a share!

PS/IS 268 hosts the Queens-wide District 29 Spelling Bee!

Congratulations to our "District 29 Queens-wide" spelling bee Finalist!!!

(left to right) Sahara Baksh and Ameen Chowdhury

they'll be moving on to compete in the City-wide competition!!!

  • 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 welcomes all of our awesome spellers!

PS/IS 268 host its Annual preliminary spelling bee competition!!!

PS/IS 268 held its annual spelling bee at our local school in preparation for its finalist to compete in the Queens-wide national spelling bee competition. 

Here are some snapshots from the exciting assembly held on Friday, November 10,2017 

 

  

  • Our spelling bee judges.

    (left to right: Ms. Davis,Ms. Obrien and Ms. Marin

  • Our final Four!!!

  •  ...some of our spelling bee nominees!!!