Kara Smith Karasma Media Public Relations
Alain L. Locke Elementary School P.S. 208
and PENCIL Partner
What I Do...
• Karasma Media
The first Harlem based public relations boutique specializing in social media for the Legal Marketing Industry
Attorneys
Public Relations Firms
Marketing Firms
Other types of companies wanting to jump-start their online presence
Who Is PENCIL?
A not-for-profit organization that partners NY City schools with businesses, based on the needs of their principals
Your Success Last Year
• English Language Arts Exam
15% more Alain L. Locke - P.S. 208 students passed their state exams
10% More In Math
When Ms. Green first started here 3-years ago, 35%, then 40%, then 44%
Now -- 70% of you are passing!
You Are Getting Smarter & Smarter!!!
YOU ARE GETTING SMARTER & SMARTER!
This Year’s Goals
Raising Your Reading Level
Demonstrating Your Greatness
Ownership of Your Actions
Being of Service
Community Service
3rd Grade = 10 Hours
4th Grade - 20 Hours
5th Grade = 30 Hours
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PENCIL Partnerships
Kick-off• Principal For A Day
10-10 WINS’ Alice Stockton-Rossini
Jan Sport Bookbagsfrom Macy’s
Macy’s donated beautiful backpacks to you!
Macys.com “Gifts from Santa”Students wrote letters asking for specific Christmas gifts.
Macys.com received the letters, which requested everything from dictionaries and storybooks to skateboards and video games.
Santa and his elves came to our school and granted our students’ wishes.
Riley and CG Kidz
12-Year old Riley Hoffer and her mom came from Little Rock, Arkansas to teach us about
“The Three R’s”
http://wcbstv.com/video/[email protected]
Africa Hope Center
Located in Nairobi, Kenya
Founded by Joseph & Antoninah Wamutitu
Kara’s friend, Scott Shackelton from Pennsylvania is helping them in any way he can
250 Orphans
You’re going to be writing to them on a regular basis
Need a generator
Today...
Visiting Classrooms
Lunch Duty
11:05
12:00