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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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Bronx Zoo Wild Encounters!

Please click on the link to learn more about upcoming events and programs hosted by the WCW and the Bronx Zoo
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CB9 Town Hall

Please see the attached flyer with information about an upcoming Town Hall centered on Education
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New York Aquarium

Please see the linked webpage with more information on programs and events offered by the New York Aquarium!
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Building Brain Power

Please see the attached flyer with information on helping students build capacity and stay on task
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2025 Testing Dates

Please see the attached flyer with the dates for this years NYS ELA & Math exams.
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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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