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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.

2025-2026 School Supply List

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

The Caton Conversation

Please read the newest edition of our school newspaper, The Caton Conversation!

Marble Health Parent Workshops

Please see the attached flyer with more information about Parent Workshops throughout the summer via Marble Health

The Yard - East Flatbush Family Enrichment Center

Please see the attached flyers, containing all of the summer programs being offered by The Yard - EFFEC; including Resource Fairs, Community Walks, etc.

Free Online Tutoring

Please see the attached flyer with information about free online tutoring

Gr 5 Parent Orientation

Please see the attached flyer with information about our upcoming Grade 5 Parent Orientation

Learning at Home

See the attached flyer with information about how students can learn at home.

Special Offers; Bronx Zoo

See the attached link for information about Father's Day Programming at the Bronx Zoo

Summer Travel Tips

Please see that attached flyer with summer travel tips from the NYC DOE

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Calendar

Sep 4

1st Day of School for All Students

Sep 4

School Supply Drop Off: Grade 5

Location: Main Entrance - Corridor

Sep 5

School Supply Drop Off: Grade 4