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Our Mission

Public School 249K The Caton School

Vision Statement

It is our vision to provide a coherent, rigorous academic curriculum that will focus on academic achievement, personal character, clear curriculum choices, opportunities to innovate and college readiness.

Mission Statement

The mission of our school is to promote the Six Exceptional Systems:

1. Culture of Universal Achievement

2. Collaboration

3. Standards Alignment

4. Assessment

5. Data Analysis

6. Intervention/Acceleration/Enrichment/ Technology

P.S. 249 creates a college readiness culture, focuses on the growth of each student, sets high expectations, involves parents and community and always seeks to improve.

November Events Calendar

Please see the attached calendar listing all events at PS 249 in the month of November

WWC

Click on the link to learn more about Pumpkin Lights at the Bronx Zoo

Diwali Celebration

Click on the link to learn more about an upcoming Diwali Celebration on Saturday, October 26th, 2024

Student Non-Attendance Days

Please see the following letter with dates for non-attendance.

D17 Family Literacy Academy

Please see the attached flyer with information about an upcoming Reading/Literacy workshop.

State of the District

Please see the attached flyer with information on an upcoming Zoom about the State of the District 17.

Halloween at the NYC Aquarium

Please click on the link to learn more about Halloween at the NYC Aquarium

FDNY/EMS Open House

See the attached flyer with information about upcoming FDNY Open Houses

SEL Family Night

Please see the attached flyer with more information on our upcoming SEL Family Night

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Calendar

Nov 7

Virtual Parent Teacher Conference (Only P.S. 249's Students Not In Attendance)

Nov 8

Wear Red, White and Blue for Veteran's Day

Nov 8

Movie Night

Time: 6 PM

Location: Auditorium

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What's Happening at PS 249

The vision of our school is to prepare and motivate students by instilling in them critical reasoning skills, respect for themselves and one another and a commitment to excellence, kindness and perseverance.

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