PSMS 278

On Wednesday, February 3rd, the students, teachers, faculty and parents of PS/MS 278 celebrated the many wonderful cultures of our school community! The event highlighted the things that make us unique, but also reminded us of what binds us together.

As an enthusiastic crowd cheered, the students performed in a magnificent program that honored the heritages and traditions of countries like the Dominican Republic, Spain, Mexico, Italy, Japan, Albania and Pakistan. They danced, sang, read to us in their native languages, and dressed in beautifully hand-crafted crafted costumes. Congratulations to all who participated in this magnificent and inspirational tribute to our 278 family!

In December 2009, the Muzak Heart and Soul Foundation awarded our school a grant worth $3,000 to be spent on supplies and instrument maintenance for our music program. There were $8 million worth of requested funds from all the applicants. A total of $100,000 was distributed by the donors to 30 schools nationwide. See http://heart.muzak.com/what/grants.aspx for more details and congratulations again to Ms. Stiel and to the staff and students of PS/MS 278!

“Start Spreading the News – we’re leaving today – we’re gonna be a part of it – First Grade, First Grade!”