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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.

Dental Services at PS 249

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.

Reading Info/Back to School Giveaway

Please click on the link to our Parent Education page to learn more about different community events and details about your child's education.

PTA/Town Hall Meeting

Please see the flyer with information on our upcoming PTA and Town Hall meeting on September 18th

Virtual Meet the Teacher Night

Please see the attached flyer with more information about our upcoming Meet the Teacher Night.

September Calendar

See this month's events calendar

School Uniform Information

All students are required to wear the complete school uniform. You may purchase the uniform from Cookies Department Store located at 982 Flatbush Avenue – (718) 287-2300 or Ideal Department Store located at 1816 Flatbush Avenue – (718) 252-5090.

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Calendar

Sep 23

Monday Clubs & Intervention Groups (select students) Begins

Time: 2:40 PM – 3:40 PM

Sep 26

Elevate Parent Workshop: Time Management

Time: 4:30 PM

Location: Cafeteria

Sep 27

SLT Meeting (Virtual & In-Person)

Time: 7:15 AM

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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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