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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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AAPI Heritage Event

Please see the attached information about Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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Upcoming PTC

Please see the attached flyer with more information about our upcoming PTC
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May Calendar

Please see the attached photo with all of our school events in the Month of May
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Career Fair

Please see the attached flyer with more information about a local Literacy Job Fair
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Parent Workshop

Please see the attached flyer with information on an upcoming Parent Workshop focused on Mindfulness, Executive Function, and Language
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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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