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P.S. 214 offers a wide variety of
P.S. 214 offers a wide variety of
extracurricular activities
extracurricular activities
CCAST
CCAST
Cadwallader Colden After School Theatre
Cadwallader Colden After School Theatre
The CCAST program was started in 2010 by Ms. Fuccillo. Our school was awarded a Disney Musicals In Schools grant in 2010 which helped to jumpstart our program. Our program begins in November with auditions for performers in Grade 3, 4 and 5. Selected CCAST members work for approximately 15 weeks to produce a full musical. Students are trained in acting, singing and dance. During the course of rehearsal, others students are also invited to join our Stage Crew and Set Design Crew and assist in the production. In the spring, our CCAST program performs a wonderful show which is always well attended by students, staff and student alumni of our program. It has become a staple of our school and our community.
ALADDIN 2018
Aladdin jail scene.
Aladdin finale performance scene.
Aladdin performance scene.
Aladdin wedding scene.
SHREK JR. 2019
Peer Mediators
Peer Mediators
P.S. 214 has participated in the Peer Mediation Program for over 20 years. Each year, children are nominated by their 3rd Grade teachers to be a part of the program. During the two day training in the Fall of 4th Grade, students are given the resources and support needed to develop and implement the Peer Mediation program here at P.S. 214. The children are trained and work in the program in grade 4 and 5. Ms. Cohen facilitates the training and oversees the program throughout the year.
Peer Mediation is one of the most popular and arguably the most effective approaches to integrating the practice of conflict resolution into schools. It is not hard to see why: Peer mediation encourages students to apply conflict resolution skills when it matters most—when they are in conflict. By helping students resolve and learn from interpersonal disputes, peer mediation programs also advance the educational mission of the schools in which they operate.
Cheerleading Squad
Cheerleading Squad
The P.S. 214 Cheerleading Squad attends all of the basketball games.
Our Cheerleading Squad is managed by Ms. Evangelou.
Basketball Team
Basketball Team
P.S. 214 has been participating in the District 25 Basketball League for many years. Mr. Acampado is the head coach and Ms. Garafola joined the team as a coach in 2016.
The P.S. 214 Blue Sonics Basketball team is an athletic enrichment program available to all students in 5th grade. The basketball team consists of 15 players and 4 team managers and is co-educational. Students are selected based on a wide spectrum of criteria, including participation in class assignments, completion of homework and being a good P.S. 214 citizen.
Participants in the basketball program compete in the District 25 basketball league which includes over 15 schools in Northeast Queens. Basketball games are played at P.S. 214 as well as other District 25 neighboring schools. Statistics and records are not kept. Rather, the focus of the Blue Sonics basketball program is cooperation, teamwork and fun.
The P.S. 214 Newspaper Club was started in 2016. Students in Grades 4 & 5 attend all of our special events and work with our teacher advisor in crafting their articles. The vision for the 'Colden Chronicle' is to give the students of PS 214 an opportunity to highlight their perspectives on events and activities throughout the school community. The responsibilities of the committee include but are not limited to, attending school-wide events such as grade performances, basketball games, coverage of Spirit Days, etc. Staff members and peers are interviewed on a monthly basis, and the Corner of Creativity allows all students the opportunity to submit a piece to be considered for publishing. Jokes, riddles, games, and inspirational quotes are included as well – making the 'Colden Chronicle' more interactive. Our teacher advisor is Ms. J. Kim.
Garden Club
Garden Club
Our Garden Club is managed by Ms. J. Kim. Our garden began in 2012 when we became a recipient of a grant from the American Heart Association to build a garden for the students of P.S. 214. Fifth-grade students are invited to apply in the Fall. Selected students meet once a week throughout the year to work on issues relating to energy conservation, recycling, and Spring planting for the garden.
CASA Dance Program
CASA Dance Program
Our school was awarded a CASA grant sponsored by the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs from Councilman Koo in 2016. This grant allowed us to partner with Flushing Town Hall and provide a program for students in Grade 2. Over the last six months, thirty students from the 2nd grade worked with Flushing Town Hall teaching artist Ling Tang, learning various traditional dances of China. The students learned the Chinese Ribbon, Jasmine Flower, Tambourine, and Kung Fu dances, and even learned a few songs in Chinese. For the culminating performance, the students were joined on stage by professionals including the exhilarating lion dancers, Ling Tang’s ensemble and more.
ELA & Math Test Preparation
ELA & Math Test Preparation
P.S. 214 provides Test Preparation classes several times a week after school. These classes are taught by P.S. 214 teachers in our classrooms. Our students practice strategies in ELA and Math that will help them on the state exam.
ENL Support
ENL Support
P.S. 214 offers an afterschool program for our English Language Learners. This program is provided by P.S. 214 teachers in our classrooms.
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