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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.

Bronx Zoo

Check out deals and programs being offered by the Bronx zoo

End of Year Festival and Giveaway

See the attached flyer with more information about D17's End of Year Festival and Giveaway

AAPI Heritage Event

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

Bronx Zoo Admission Discounts

Navigate to the attached link to learn more about discounts and programs being offered by the WCS.

Upcoming State Tests

See the attached flyer for more information about this weeks State Tests!

Upcoming PTC

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

May Calendar

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

Career Fair

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

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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Calendar

May 14

NYSESLAT (Select K-5)

May 14

Extended Day for Kindergarten Begins

Time: 3 PM – 4 PM

May 15

Grade 5 Science CBT

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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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