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Upcoming Events

Nov 22 Nov 25

Thanksgiving Holiday

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Nov 27

Lady Bugs (lice checks)

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Nov 27 08:45 PM 11:00 PM

Auditorium

Talent Show Rehearsal

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Nov 28 11:00 PM 12:00 AM

PreK, K and Elementary Open House

Prospective families are invited to join us for an information session about our early childhood and elementary program. Register here.

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News and Announcements

NYC Department of Education's Salute to Music program - City Wide Chorus. Auditions dates and more information here
Middle School Tour for Students not attending PS276 (11/8 - 6:00 to 8:00pm) - Registration Link
Open House for PreK - Elementary School prospective families. Tours are held from 6:00 to 7:30 on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, Thursday, December 13, 2018 and Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Please register here
School Lunch Menu
The NY DOE tested 276's water supply last year. Please see attachment for final report.

Participation Is Key

Giving has never been easier! Small monthly payments add up to make a huge difference. Most families give between $50-$100 each month. If every family signed up for recurring payments, we would be able to fund all of our programs.

Click Here to learn more about different ways to contribute today!

Thank you to everyone who has already given this year.

BPC Community Garden

Fall Garden Clean up

The next-to-last Liberty Community Gardens clean up day of the 2018 season is this Sunday, November 18, from 10:00am - 12:00 noon. We hope you'll participate in cleaning up the common areas (particularly the walkways) and generally tidying up our community gardens. You do not need to attend the full two hours, but at least one hour would be great. Light refreshments will be provided.

Please remember to sign in on the sheet in the tool box and note you are a 276 family. This is important. After this, the last clean up day of the season will be Saturday, December 1.

Teacher Play Dates - Raffles

Raffle tickets on sale: 11/13-11/27/18 at drop-off, pick-up and during Parent-Teacher conference (11/20).

Buy 1 ticket for $10/5 tickets for $40 cash.

Ask family and friends to buy tickets as gifts for kids.

Winners will be announced 11/30.

Click Here to see the list of Play Dates!

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.

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