School Calendar

Sep
4

First Day of School

Get ready for our first day of school at PS 295 Brooklyn! Please plan to arrive promptly at the 19th Street Courtyard Entrance between 6th and 7th Avenue. All students and families in 3-K, Pre-K, and Grades K–5 will be invited to visit the classroom (meet teachers, drop-off school supplies, and share a brief and reassuring goodbye) on the first day, September 4.

Visit the Daily Schedule for complete details about our Morning Drop-Off and Afternoon Pick-Up routines.

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Sep
4

First Day of Afterschool Program

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Right At School, our new after school provider, will host programming for registered students starting on the first day of school.

This program will be available for all students in 3-K, Pre-K, and Grades K–5 and will run every day school is in session, from 2:40—6:00pm, right in the PS 295 classrooms and spaces we use during the school day.

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Sep
5

First Fridays

Join your Family Teacher Association for a family-friendly evening of food, drinks, music, and games, raising funds for before and after school scholarships, recess enhancement, family and cultural programming, and classroom startup stipends. Our friends at Backyard have crafted an exclusive menu with 20% of every purchase going to PS 295.

BK Backyard Restaurant
740 5th Avenue at 24th Street

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Sep
13

Back to School Celebration

Join all students and families in the school playground for fun and games. All parents, caregivers, guardians, and children are welcome to make new friends, participate in art projects, play games, and enjoy music and snacks. There are restrooms available, including water fountains and a bottle filler.

Want to get involved? Email hello@ps295.org

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Sep
16

SLT Meeting

PS 295’s School Leadership Team meetings are held each month in-person in Room 110. All parents, guardians, caretakers, teachers, and staff are welcome to attend and listen to the proceedings. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change and will be announced publicly if that occurs.

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Sep
17

Curriculum Night

Get to know your student's classroom and academic experience for the 2025-26 school year with their teachers. This is a Zoom meeting. Individual classes will share specific Zoom links and times.

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Sep
18

FTA Meeting and Elections

Our first Family Teacher Association (FTA) meeting will be held in-person. Free childcare provided by our afterschool program, Right At School. All parents, guardians, caretakers, teachers, and staff are welcome to attend. Elections for volunteer leadership roles will be held. Spanish translation will be provided. Explore role descriptions. Questions? Email hello@ps295.org

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Sep
20

Freedom to Dream Day

Our partners at Mural Justice Project host this annual fall event on the PS 295 campus, celebrating with music, food, games, and performances. This is a private fundraiser for the nonprofit, Mural Justice Project, that supports arts initiatives in NYC Public Schools in District 15.

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Sep
26

Cupcake Friday

Enjoy some tasty treats sponsored by your Family Teacher Association! This monthly bake and merch sale is setup next to the school playground. All proceeds support our school’s family and cultural programming. Want to get involved? Email hello@ps295.org

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Oct
3

First Fridays

Join your Family Teacher Association for a family-friendly evening of food, drinks, music, and games, raising funds for before and after school scholarships, recess enhancement, family and cultural programming, and classroom startup stipends. Our friends at Backyard have crafted an exclusive menu with 20% of every purchase going to PS 295.

BK Backyard Restaurant
740 5th Avenue at 24th Street

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Oct
14

SLT Meeting

PS 295’s School Leadership Team meetings are held each month in-person in Room 110. All parents, guardians, caretakers, teachers, and staff are welcome to attend and listen to the proceedings. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change and will be announced publicly if that occurs.

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Nov
7

First Fridays

Join your Family Teacher Association for a family-friendly evening of food, drinks, music, and games, raising funds for before and after school scholarships, recess enhancement, family and cultural programming, and classroom startup stipends. Our friends at Backyard have crafted an exclusive menu with 20% of every purchase going to PS 295.

BK Backyard Restaurant
740 5th Avenue at 24th Street

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Nov
18

SLT Meeting

PS 295’s School Leadership Team meetings are held each month in-person in Room 110. All parents, guardians, caretakers, teachers, and staff are welcome to attend and listen to the proceedings. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change and will be announced publicly if that occurs.

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Dec
5

First Fridays

Join your Family Teacher Association for a family-friendly evening of food, drinks, music, and games, raising funds for before and after school scholarships, recess enhancement, family and cultural programming, and classroom startup stipends. Our friends at Backyard have crafted an exclusive menu with 20% of every purchase going to PS 295.

BK Backyard Restaurant
740 5th Avenue at 24th Street

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Dec
16

SLT Meeting

PS 295’s School Leadership Team meetings are held each month in-person in Room 110. All parents, guardians, caretakers, teachers, and staff are welcome to attend and listen to the proceedings. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change and will be announced publicly if that occurs.

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Aug
29

Summer Book Club

Students and their grownups are invited to join a magical weekly gathering under the School Playground Gazebo for a story-hour with guest readers! Our book choices will be family friendly for ages 3-10. Bring your own water bottle, snack, and a friend to listen together. This series is sponsored by Family Teacher Association. A suggested donation of $2 supports our school programming.

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Aug
22

Summer Book Club

Students and their grownups are invited to join a magical weekly gathering under the School Playground Gazebo for a story-hour with guest readers! Our book choices will be family friendly for ages 3-10. Bring your own water bottle, snack, and a friend to listen together. This series is sponsored by Family Teacher Association. A suggested donation of $2 supports our school programming.

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Aug
15

Summer Book Club

Students and their grownups are invited to join a magical weekly gathering under the School Playground Gazebo for a story-hour with guest readers! Our book choices will be family friendly for ages 3-10. Bring your own water bottle, snack, and a friend to listen together. This series is sponsored by Family Teacher Association. A suggested donation of $2 supports our school programming.

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Aug
8

Summer Book Club

Students and their grownups are invited to join a magical weekly gathering under the School Playground Gazebo for a story-hour with guest readers! Our book choices will be family friendly for ages 3-10. Bring your own water bottle, snack, and a friend to listen together. This series is sponsored by Family Teacher Association. A suggested donation of $2 supports our school programming.

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Aug
1

Summer Book Club

Students and their grownups are invited to join a magical weekly gathering under the School Playground Gazebo for a story-hour with guest readers! Our book choices will be family friendly for ages 3-10. Bring your own water bottle, snack, and a friend to listen together. This series is sponsored by Family Teacher Association. A suggested donation of $2 supports our school programming.

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Jul
25

Summer Book Club

Students and their grownups are invited to join a magical weekly gathering under the School Playground Gazebo for a story-hour with guest readers! Our book choices will be family friendly for ages 3-10. Bring your own water bottle, snack, and a friend to listen together. This series is sponsored by Family Teacher Association. A suggested donation of $2 supports our school programming.

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Jul
18

Summer Book Club

Students and their grownups are invited to join a magical weekly gathering under the School Playground Gazebo for a story-hour with guest readers! Our book choices will be family friendly for ages 3-10. Bring your own water bottle, snack, and a friend to listen together. This series is sponsored by Family Teacher Association. A suggested donation of $2 supports our school programming.

Join the mailing list

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Jul
16

Summer Family Night

Join your Family Teacher Association for an evening of food, drinks, music, and games, raising funds for before and after school scholarships, recess enhancement, family and cultural programming, and classroom startup stipends.

Our friends at Backyard have crafted an exclusive menu with 20% of every purchase going to PS 295.

Make a donation today

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Jul
16

Preschool Meet-Up

Our rising 3-K, Pre-K, and Kindergarten families are warmly invited to join an informal gathering at PS 295 Brooklyn to get to know the teachers, staff, principals, and school programs.

All parents, caregivers, guardians, and children are welcome to make new friends, participate in art projects, play games, and enjoy music and snacks. There are restrooms available, including water fountains and a bottle filler.

Plus we’ll have representatives from our morning care and after-school programs to answer your questions about these wonderful new and cost-effective amenities on our school campus.

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