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 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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Holiday Lights/Bronx Zoo

Please see the attached information about the Holiday Lights and Seasonal Pricing at the Bronx Zoo
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NY Aquarium

Please see the link for exciting deals and promotions from the NY Aquarium
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America Scores Newsletter

Please see this month's America Scores Newsletter, with information about our very own 249 students!
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NYC Kids Rise

Click on the link to learn more about the NYC Kids RISE College Savings Program
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Kindergarten Information

Please see the attached flyer with more information on Kindergarten registration within the NYC DOE.
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City Tech Theater

Please see the attached flyer with more information about this program.
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Holiday Read-A-Loud

Please see the attached flyer with more information on an upcoming Holiday Read-A-Loud
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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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