Great Things Happen at 108

PSMS 108

School of Authors

Where Students are Writing Their Futures

Where students use their skills and agency to create their own futures and strive for peace, justice, and dignity for all people. Serving East Harlem's 3K-8 community for over 30 years.

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November Events

Everything happening at 108 School of Authors this month.

November/December Attendance Challenge
Family Cooking Night hosted by SNACC — Friday, November 20th, from 2:30pm-4pm, P.S./M.S. 108 Cafeteria. Join us for a family cooking night hosted by SNACC! We’ll prepare a simple, nutritious, and family-friendly Mediterranean-inspired meal followed by a light dinner and grocery distribution. Siblings are welcome, and we encourage families to attend together. Learn basic cooking skills, try new flavors, build family memories, free grocery distribution. Sign up today! (QR code on the flyer)
108 Fall Spirit Week, November 23rd - November 25th. Monday - Denim and Flannel Day: Cozy up and bring those fall vibes! Rock your favorite flannel and denim for little country-chic Gratitude Day vibes! Tuesday - Red Apple Day: An apple a day keeps the autumn spirit here to stay! Wear your favorite red to show off your school spirit! Wednesday - Wobble Gobble Day: Gobble, gobble! Let’s get festive! Show off your thankful spirit by dressing like a turkey, rocking fall colors or your favorite Thanksgiving-inspired outfit. Let’s get ready to wobble! Thursday - No School! Friday - No School!
108 Otoño, Semana de Celebración, 23 de noviembre - 25 de noviembre. Lunes: Día de mezclilla y flanela: ¡Ponte cómodo y disfruta del ambiente otoñal! ¡Luce tus prendas favoritas de flanela y mezclilla para darle un toque estilo «country-chic» al Día de la Gratitud! Martes - Día de manzana roja: ¡Una manzana al día hace que el otoñal se quede con nosotros! ¡Ponte tu prenda roja favorita! Miércoles - Día de wobble gobble: ¡Gobble! ¡Pongámonos en modo festivo! Demuestra tu espíritu de agradecimiento vistiéndote como un pavo, luciendo colores otoñales o tu atuendo favorito inspirado en el Día de Acción de Gracias. ¡Prepárate para wobble! Jueves: ¡No hay clases! Viernes: ¡No hay clases!

Yearly Calendar

Here's what's coming up next at 108 School of Authors — view the full 2026-2027 school year calendar below.

  1. Nov11

    Veterans Day - School Closed

  2. Nov18

    PTA Monthly Meeting

    8:30 AM

  3. Nov19

    Student Led Conferences - Half Day

    12:30 PM - 2:30 PM or 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM.

  4. Nov20

    Family Cooking Night

    2:30 PM – 4:00 PM · P.S./M.S. 108 Cafeteria

  5. Nov23

    108 Fall Spirit Week

    Monday, November 23 through Wednesday, November 25

  6. Nov26

    Thanksgiving Break - School Closed

    Thursday, November 26 through Friday, November 27

  7. Dec3

    100% Attendance Celebration

    2:45 PM – 3:45 PM

  8. Dec7

    1:30 PM Dismissal

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We serve grades 3K through 8 and nurture all students' social and emotional growth through thoughtful consideration of each individual student's strengths and needs, engaging curriculum and high expectations for all.

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Positive Cultural Representation
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Open to student ideas

Cultural Inclusion

Race & culture valued

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Sense of Belonging

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Parent Partnership

Respected & supported

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What Are Families Saying?

Our families are at the heart of our community. We foster strong partnerships with parents through open communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to student success. Our inclusive environment values each child's unique background and prepares them for a bright future.

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Race & Culture Valued
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