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2025-2026 School Supply List

Please see each grades' School Supply list for next school year.

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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.
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News & Announcements

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Events; NY Aquarium

See the linked website for more information about upcoming programs from the NY Aquarium
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NY Aquarium

Please see the attached link for more information about upcoming programs presented by the NY Aquarium
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Field Day

See the attached flyer with this years Field Day Colors!
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Survivor Strut

See the attached flyer with more information about a Cancer Survivor Celebration
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BEES Program

See the attached flyer with information about the Beyond Elementary Explorations in Science Program
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June Calendar

See the attached document for a calendar of events at PS 249 for the month of June
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CEC; D17 Town Hall

Please see the attached flyer with more information about an upcoming Town Hall with the Chancellor
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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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