Programs at 208

My Brothers & Sisters Keeper Mission: Improving outcomes for our scholars through the cultivation of character, academics and leadership to maximize their fullest potential. Vision: To become the NYC district model for increasing opportunities, achievement and enhancing the overall well-being and lifetime prosperity of our scholars. Motto: Blueprinting Personal Branding one student at a time in District 29! Mrs. Black and Mrs. DiSalvio work with our Middle School students to help empower each of them to become great parts of their community.

Beautiful Me was designed to enhance self-esteem, increase positive body awareness, improve problem-solving, and to help build healthy relationship skills for females of all ages. Here at 208, Mrs. Ingerman works hard with our students to reach these goals and empower each and every participant to work to their fullest potential not only in school but within their communities as well. The Hance Family Foundation helps us encourage our girls with their expertise in social-emotional learning.

The student council, a representative government within our building, is a tool to familiarize our younger generation to democracy, leadership, and decision-making in the affairs of P.S./I.S 208. The student-candidates will make persuasive speeches to gain the YES vote while introducing his/her ideas and plans to the voters. Mrs. DiSalvio and Dr. Akram steer these individuals in the direction needed in order to help serve their school. Be on the look out for our candidates in the coming weeks!

The Book of the Month program has been an ongoing tradition within our school. Our administration and staff work hard to chose specific books that will enlighten our school community each month. Each class is given the opportunity to engage in read alouds of the story within their classroom, sometimes even with students from other grades. Here at 208, we are excited, each month, to dive into a new book and discuss its' theme.

Each month of the school year, teachers from grades Kindergarten through 8, are asked to nominate a student from their class whom exhibits the character trait which represents the current month. Our first Student of the Month ceremony is being held on October 25th to honor students who were nominated for the months of September and October. Mrs. DiSalvio and Mrs. Mikhail host a celebration honoring each student. Monthly Character Traits for 2022-2023 September: Self-Aware October: Focused November: Collaborative December: Supportive January: Ambitious February: Respectful March: Compassionate April: Trustworthy May: Motivated June: Adventurous

Our male students have been given the opportunity to be mentored by our staff members Mr. Dutka, Mr. Edelman & Mr. Harris. The grade 5 through 8 boys meet in groups to learn positive thinking strategies, leadership skills and self accountability, just to name a few.

Program starts September 14, 2022 Grades K-5 2:30pm-5:45pm Monday-Friday

New York Edge bridges the opportunity gap faced by students in underinvested communities by strengthening academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, and leadership skills for success in life. We are a non-profit organization and one of the largest providers of school-based afterschool programs in New York City and the metropolitan region. We impact nearly 40,000 students from over 100 sites in grades K-12 typically in underserved neighborhoods. Programs run before or after the school day, year-round (including Saturdays, over the summer, and holiday periods).