Local public school, PS8 will hold their annual auction benefit on March 28, 2014. Items for bidding include VIP tickets to Katy Perry, John Legend, One Direction, or a guaranteed Preschool slot. There are over 100 items and more being added.
For tickets to the event or to register free to bid online, go to ps8brooklyn.org/tickets
Kirkland Academy is an independent Mind Brain Education school scheduled to open in Dumbo for the fall of 2015. They are holding an information session to present The Kirkman Academy’s vision, philosophy and plans to open a neighborhood school.
When: 7pm on Wednesday, March 12th, 2014
Where:
Dabney Lee (dabneylee.com)
45 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Presentation By:
Elizabeth Frank, Head of School
Christopher Frank, President of the Board
Dr. Paul Yellin, MD, FAAP
Please RSVP by emailing info@thekirkmanacademy.com
Daniel Hale Williams School (PS 307) is a community school committed to academic & personal excellence for ALL Students is holding open house sessions on the following dates.
PS307 is a PreK to 5th grade school offering:
P.S. 307 (ps307.com)
209 York Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201
718-834-4748
The DUMBO Einsteins alternative Pre K classes start January 7th at Abundant Learning (68 Jay Street). They have enrichment classes for students ages late 2’s-late 5’s. This semester they are offering a more flexible schedule for families who cannot commit to a full schedule. Email Liz to discuss a visit, trial class or scheduling.
Imagine students immersed in curriculum as rich as the best interactive games and as demanding as the Common Core standards. Dumbo Brooklyn based Amplify is developing groundbreaking digital curriculum for math, ELA and science. They are looking for students to provide feedback as part of the product development process.
Amplify is a local Brooklyn business looking to partner with neighborhood students. Sessions are interactive, fun and educational.
Who they are looking for:
5th and 6th grade students or equivalent in the 2013-2014 school year
Session Information:
Sessions are held Tuesdays from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (October 29, November 5, 12, and 19, 2013)
Location: Amplify, 55 Washington Street, Suite 900, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Compensation: $100 Amazon Gift Card (4 sessions)
To participate, contact arodriguez@amplify.com
Snacks and pizza provided at every session
There is a Fall Family Festival for PS8, the local elementary school on Saturday, October 5, 2013, 3-5:30pm. Some activities will include pony rides, bouncy castle, face painting, trackless train, pirate ship ride, DJ Kai, Sand art, cookie decorating, and food/treats.
What: PS8 Fall Family Festival 2013
When: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 3-5:30pm
Where: One Main Street (between Plymouth and Water Streets)
$35 per family (cash only on day of). ALL activities and food are included in the price. All proceeds go to local school PS8.
Previously:
{PS8 Dumbo Fall Festival Raises Money For Our Local Public School, 17Oct2012}