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Sep 21 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

PTA General Meeting

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Oct 1

Kindergarteners line up in the gym

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Oct 1 12:20 PM 01:20 PM

School Main Entrance

Wearables/URI collection

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Oct 3 Oct 5

School Photo Day

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News and Announcements

School Supplies - See below for details -
School Lunch Menu
Help the 19th Annual Run for Knowledge find new corporate sponsors! See our page for details!
Middle School Tour for Students not attending PS276 (10/30 and 11/8 - 6:00 to 8:00pm) - Registration Link
There is an opening position for SLT and is currently accepting applications for the election to be held in October. Please email slt@bpcschool.org for more information.
The NY DOE tested 276's water supply last year. Please see attachment for final report.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES 2018-2019

We've done the shopping for you! Our office staff and volunteers have been working hard to stock the classrooms with all the supplies our kids need to have a great year!

LOWER SCHOOL GRADES (K-5th Grade): Information on how to donate to the School Supply Fund and Lice Checks will arrive the first week of school. We ask every family to contribute to help cover the costs of these supplies. You will be able to make your donation through the Membership Toolkit. Supplies have been bought in bulk so you don't need to shop!

MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES (6th - 8th Grade): you will be asked to contribute to the School Supply Fund and Lice Checks. Additionally, you will need to purchase additional items for your child's personal use. Please see supply lists by grade.

6th Grade Supply List 2018-2019

7th Grade Supply List 2018 - 2019

8th Grade Supply List 2018 - 2019

Each student should come to school with a pencil and a backpack at least big enough to carry a few folders

School Supplies Fund - Pay here!

Please create or update your account to the PTA Membership toolkit to get access to the school directory, pay for the school supplies and much more.

Run For Knowledge

Pledge Now!

Students earn money for your school AND win great prizes. You can solicit pledges on line via PTA Membership tool kit or download the pledge form 2018 Pledge PSIS276, to collect cash and checks. See details here Save the date R4K

Registration is now open!

We are only accepting online registrations this year. Please click here (link) to register via PTA Toolkit. Space is limited so sign up now! Having trouble? Please contact R4K@bpcschool.org and we will be happy to help you register.

online pledge link:

https://ps-is276pta.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/4226

online registration link:

https://ps-is276pta.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/4238

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What is happening at 276?

Did you know our 8th graders extract DNA from strawberries in science?

The main purpose of our DNA extraction lab was to help students bring their abstract knowledge pertaining to the structure and function of DNA to life. Prior to this investigation, our 8^th grade scientists had learned about the double-helix structure of DNA, the function of the various components that make up this complex molecule and how DNA is used during protein synthesis and other life processes. Two common misconceptions many students harbor pertaining to DNA is that it is absent from many of the foods they consume on a daily basis and that when extracted, it will look like the twisted ladder they had seen in their textbooks.

In order to help students deconstruct these misconceptions, we extracted the DNA from a strawberry using everyday household materials (dish soap, salt water, and rubbing alcohol). Strawberries are ideal for this experiment because their cells are octoploid compared to human body cells, which are diploid – strawberries have 8 copies of their chromosomes in each cell, which makes it possible to see the DNA without the use of a microscope.

During the lab, students were blown away by the appearance of the DNA – white, sticky fibers that could be removed from the test tube using a stirring rod.
Did you know our 8th graders extract DNA from strawberries in science?

The main purpose of our DNA extraction lab was to help students bring their abstract knowledge pertaining to the structure and function of DNA to life. Prior to this investigation, our 8^th grade scientists had learned about the double-helix structure of DNA, the function of the various components that make up this complex molecule and how DNA is used during protein synthesis and other life processes. Two common misconceptions many students harbor pertaining to DNA is that it is absent from many of the foods they consume on a daily basis and that when extracted, it will look like the twisted ladder they had seen in their textbooks.

In order to help students deconstruct these misconceptions, we extracted the DNA from a strawberry using everyday household materials (dish soap, salt water, and rubbing alcohol). Strawberries are ideal for this experiment because their cells are octoploid compared to human body cells, which are diploid – strawberries have 8 copies of their chromosomes in each cell, which makes it possible to see the DNA without the use of a microscope.

During the lab, students were blown away by the appearance of the DNA – white, sticky fibers that could be removed from the test tube using a stirring rod.
Did you know our 8th graders extract DNA from strawberries in science?

The main purpose of our DNA extraction lab was to help students bring their abstract knowledge pertaining to the structure and function of DNA to life. Prior to this investigation, our 8^th grade scientists had learned about the double-helix structure of DNA, the function of the various components that make up this complex molecule and how DNA is used during protein synthesis and other life processes. Two common misconceptions many students harbor pertaining to DNA is that it is absent from many of the foods they consume on a daily basis and that when extracted, it will look like the twisted ladder they had seen in their textbooks.

In order to help students deconstruct these misconceptions, we extracted the DNA from a strawberry using everyday household materials (dish soap, salt water, and rubbing alcohol). Strawberries are ideal for this experiment because their cells are octoploid compared to human body cells, which are diploid – strawberries have 8 copies of their chromosomes in each cell, which makes it possible to see the DNA without the use of a microscope.

During the lab, students were blown away by the appearance of the DNA – white, sticky fibers that could be removed from the test tube using a stirring rod.
Veggie Tasting

February was Wellness Month and we celebrated incorporating veggies to our lunch! Carrots vs. Corn was one of our very popular "Veggie Wars"
Construction kids