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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.

NYC School Survey

Please see the attached information about completing this years NYC Schools Survey.

Celebrate 125 years at the Bronx Zoo

Click on the link to learn more about programming by the Bronx Zoo during the upcoming Spring Break.

Prom Dress Giveaway

Please see the attached flyer with information about a Prom Dress Giveaway

Job Possibilities

Please see the attached flyer with information regarding a NYC Employment Outreach Opportunity

Opportunity for Families with students who have IEP's

Please click on the link for more information on webinars guiding families of students with IEP's new opportunities

Mammogram Bus/Cancer Screening

Click on the flyer for more information regarding being screened for breast cancer.

Gun Violence Prevention

Click on the flyer for more information about helping to Stop Gun Violence

Celebrate Holi this Saturday, April 6th

Click to learn more about Celebrating Holi this Saturday at the Brooklyn Children's Museum

Important Upcoming Dates

Please see the attached flyer with some important upcoming dates.

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Calendar

Apr 19

Early Morning Math & Max Scholar (Select Students)

Time: 7:15 AM

Apr 20

NO Saturday School

Apr 22

Schools Closed (Spring Recess)

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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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