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District 17 Title 1 Update Session

Please see the attached information for D17's upcoming Title 1 session

Attendance Policy Reminders

Please see the DOE attendance policy

School Cell Phone Policy

Please review our updated cell phone policy for the school year 2025-2026

Middle School Application Information

Learn more about the middle school application process by clicking the attached link.

Student Privacy Information

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Student Privacy Rights

See the attached flyer with information from the DOE about student privacy rights

Upcoming Workshop D17

Please see the attached flyer for more information about an upcoming District 17 workshop

Physical Therapy Month

Please see the attached flyer with information a Physical Therapy Month workshop coming up.

Flood Preparedness

See the attached flyer with information about an upcoming Flood Preparedness Workshop at PS 249.

Cyber Security Awareness Month

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Welcome back to P.S. 249K The Caton School for the 2025 - 20256 school year!
 
Please visit the page often for important information about our school and community event!
                                                                                                                                                    
NYC Public Schools Special Education: A Parent’s Guide
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
What we will talk about: 
  • Navigating Special Education: Learn how special education works, from referral and evaluation through IEP meetings and annual reviews. 
  • Exploring Related Services: Understand how occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), speech therapy, counseling, and assistive technology can support your child’s learning and development. 
  • Connecting with Key People and Resources: Get to know the people and resources in NYC Public Schools, including IEP parent members, and learn how they can work with you to ensure your voice is heard. 
 

Zoom link to register

 

Hosted by: The Special Education Office

                                                                                                                                                    
Track your child's school bus ride daily. Visit the NYC DOE website where you can download an app to track your childs school bus to and from school everyday.
 
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/transportation/transportation-overview/whats-new/nyc-school-bus-app
 
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See the October Family Letter from the DOE below: