Local School Activities Roundup...

P.S. 276 held its annual Multicultural Parade Monday morning. Classes dressed up in festive costumes representing different countries and proudly marched around the school. Dara MormileMembers of a variety of professions who attended P.S. 268's annual Career Awareness Day last Friday were introduced to students and staff and entertained in the auditorium before heading to classrooms to discuss their jobs. (At right)Members of the NYPD's Canine Division gave a demonstration of crime fighting techniques. In addition to the Three Rs, students at John Wilson I.S. 211 learned about proper nutrition during a recent two-day "Eat Healthy Day" program, which taught them that eating healthy doesn't limit a diet to bland foods and vegetables. Members of the P.S. 115 Glee Club recently entertained residents at the Four Seasons Rehabilitation Center at 1555 Rockaway Parkway. The seniors warmly greeted the students and were awed by their talents. The Drama Club at P.S. 279 brought a classic Broadway production to the school's auditorium last week as it staged a performance of the musical comedy, "Bye Bye Birdie." The adaptation, supervised by teachers Lynne Cohen and Ronnie Falkowitz, took a few liberties to bring the plot up to date, including the look of the title character as a cross between Elvis Presley and rapper Flavor Flav (at right). Furthermore, the characters recited the script completely in rhyme and sang charming renditions of songs made popular by such diverse artists as Kelly Clarkson, Bob Marke and The Supremes. Text by Skye Holly/Photos by Maxine KnightIn celebration of Grandparents Appreciation Day on May 16, Millennium Development Senior Services sponsored a full day of activities highlighted by performances featuring students from several local schools, including P.S. 119, P.S. 195, P.S. 222, P.S. 236 and Roy Mann I.S. 78. (At left)Youngsters help grandparents remember a dance popular more than 50 years ago as they show how it takes two to tango. (Above) P.S. 222 pupils show off their talent as they entertain seniors.