II. PS102: The school has transformed their garden into an organic learning lab. Students are growing vegetables and are participating in hands on experiments. With the help of parent volunteers, the garden has been transformed into an outside classroom.
PS112: The school was recognized as a Penny Harvest School of Excellence with Highest Honors!
PS127: The school raised $127.00 from the staff on Denim and Pink Day to benefit breast cancer research.
The school will participate in New York Cares Day on Saturday, October 17. Volunteers from the school community and organizations that have signed on to help repair and beautify schools will be painting, planting, cleaning and repairing in and around the 109 year old school building to make it an even better place for children to learn.
PS160: The school where students are learning that being a good citizen involves giving back to the community. Student Council and their teacher leaders decide which charities to support.
On September 11, the school began its service program with an special assembly. Fifth graders are required to perfrom 20 in-school hours of service before June 2010. Fourth grader students are required to perform 10 hours of in-school service before June. Students are very enthusiastic and most perform far more hours of service than required. Hours may be logged before school or during lunch periods.
On September 17, fifth grade students presented a special assembly to celebrate the 222nd birthday of the United States Constitution.
On September 18, students and staff dressed down and raised $280 for Autism Speaks.
On October 2, students and staff wore "Denim and Pink" and raised $636 for Susan G. Komen cancer Research.
PS163: The school celebrated its 100th birthday in September. A big gala is planned for the evening of November 10th at the Dyker Beach Golf Course. Call Fran DiSpirito at 718-236-9003 for details.
