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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.

2025 NYC Schools Survey

Families,
Please complete this school year's NYC School Survey

NYC Schools Family Update

Please see the attached flyer with this month's NYC Schools Family Update

2025 Testing Dates

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

Test Prep

Families, please see the attached flyer with information about District 17's upcoming Test Prep workshop for parents.

Debate Tournament

Families, please see the attached flyer with more information about District 17's upcoming debate tournament.

Health Fair; Thursday, March 20th

Please see the attached flyer with information about PS 249's upcoming Health and Wellness Fair on Thursday, March 20th!

Testing Virtual Workshop

Please see the attached flyer with more information about a virtual workshop regarding ELA & Math State Testing

Emergency Planning Workshop

Please see the attached flyer with information about a workshop regarding emergency planning for undocumented residents

East Flatbush Family Enrichment Center

Please see the attached information about programs and classes offered by The Yard - FEC

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Calendar

Mar 27

Kindergarten Trip to Prospect Park Zoo

Mar 29

NO Saturday School

Mar 31

Schools Closed (Eid-Al-Fitr)

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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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