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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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PreK/3K Registration

Please see the attached flyer with information about applying for Pre-K and 3K
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PreK Open House

Please see the flyer for more information on our upcoming PreK Open House!
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NYC Scholarship Account

Please see the attached flyer with information on an upcoming workshop relating to how to start your child's Scholarship Account
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What's Happening

Learn more about Summer Rising and what is happening in NYC in February 2025
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February Calendar

Please see the attached calendar with events at PS 249 for the month of February
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NY Aquarium

See the attached information about the NY Aquarium and the programs they have to offer
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School Food Menu's

Please see that attached link with information about our School Food's Menu, updated monthly
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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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