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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.

Urban Advantage Family Science Days

Please see the attached flyer with information about upcoming Family Science Days offered by Urban Advantage.

Wildlife Conservation Society

See Jaguars in their natural habitat!

October Events Calendar

Please see the attached calendar for events happening in October.

Dental Services at PS 249

Bronx Zoo Learning Courses

Click on the link to learn more about courses the WCS at the Bronx Zoo has to offer this Fall.

504 Non Discrimination

Please see the attached link with information containing the DOE's Non Discrimination policy.

State of the District Address

Please see the attached flyer with information about the State of the District Address from our Superintendent

HMH Family Access Information

Please see the attached flyer with information about tonight's Family Access zoom.

Emergency Drill Announcement

Emergency drills will take place next week.

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Calendar

Oct 14

Schools Closed (Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day)

Oct 15

SEL Family Night

Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM

Oct 16

K-5 Afterschool Begins (Select Students)

Time: 3 PM – 5 PM

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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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