Civics FOr All 

Ms. Blastos

 Welcome Parents! 

My name is Ms. Blastos.  I am the Civics for All teacher at P.S. 8.  

Thank you for giving me the chance to teach your children this very important subject.  I value the opportunity to strengthen the opportunity your children have to develop the skills and knowledge related to democracy.  Our goal is to empower the students with the mindset that they have the opportunity to become engaged citizens and share their voice.  


On this site, I will showcase some of the students' work and projects and of course, the spirit of "student voice". 


Please keep in mind that we will share pictures periodically of children "in action" but I can only publish pictures of childen who have a signed Media Release form from the NYC Department of Education on file.  

 

Civics for All

The DOE believes civics education is an essential part of every student’s core academic experience. We launched the Civics for All initiative to strengthen opportunities for students to develop skills and knowledge related to democracy. The goal is for all our students to become engaged citizens who can think critically and are empowered to chart the course that our city and country take. Civics for All helps schools support students in making connections between history, current events, and democratic structures.  

Civics for All is a class the students may have during their weeek as a "special.".  

Parent Teacher Conferences...Keep up your hard work students!!! 

Here is the Civics link for Ms. Blastos: 

Parent Teacher Conference Google Meet Link - CIVICS for All, K-5 Ms Blastos  

 

 

 

 

About me

Civics for All teacher

P.S. 8, The Isaac Varian School 

Quotes:

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela 

“Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom.” – Oprah Winfrey 

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” – Aristotle

  

  

Resources

Help students and parents help themselves by making resources easily accessible.

Student sites

Parent sites

School forms