The Photo and Print Journalism Program at P.S. 506

The Photo and Print Journalism Program at P.S. 506, involves teaching students from Third to Fifth grade. One component of the program, is that students learn the various steps in publishing a newspaper. They learn about each job, as well as, all the sections of a regular newspaper. Students, then create the school newspaper, P.S. 506 Star Times, printed by CM GRAPHX DESIGN. It is a compilation of writing and publishing activities that cover a broad selectionof topics like art, social studies, and activities throughout the year. For instance, our student journalists conduct surveys, interviews and cover stories or special events that  take place around the school building. They also create comic strips and games related to school topics.

Other components of the Photo and Journalism Program, is the designing of creative and unique thematic art pieces by our students from Kindergarten to Fifth grade to be displayed throughout the school building.  In addition, students participate in many art events by showcasing their artwork in different forums, such as, the Fall Contest for the Bay Ridge Community Council and the DOE Contests.