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FTA Meeting
Our monthly Family Teacher Association (FTA) meeting will be held via Zoom. All parents, guardians, caretakers, teachers, and staff are welcome to attend. Spanish translation will be provided. Questions? Email hello@ps295.org
Halloween Celebration and Parade
Wear your favorite costume for a school-wide parade around the school campus. Families and friends can meet at corner of 19th Street and 6th Avenue to cheer for everyone! Students will stay with their class throughout the parade.
Then everyone is invited to join a celebration in the 19th Street Courtyard with music and games, including class-hosted tables, giveaways, music, and a photo booth presented by your Family Teacher Association.
When planning your child’s costume, please follow these policies:
Students should come to school already wearing their costumes.
Costumes cannot interfere with classroom activities or distract from learning.
No masks, props, accessories, or full-face makeup allowed. Costumes cannot cover the face.
Costumes cannot restrict movement or vision.
Costumes cannot prevent or impede a student from sitting at a table, engaging in recess, or using the bathroom.
Costumes cannot include weaponry or sharp objects, including guns, swords, knives, etc.
Costumes must display school-appropriate content.
School Closed: Election Day
NYC Public Schools are closed in observance of Election Day.
Half Day of School
PS 295 will have a half day of school to accommodate Parent Teacher Conferences (12:30–7:30pm) via Zoom. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Dismissal is between 11:20–11:30am on half days. Please promptly pick-up your child in the 19th Street Courtyard.
Parent Teacher Conferences
We encourage all parents, caregivers, and guardians to get involved at PS 295! Families are our closest partners in helping our students to thrive. A parent teacher conference is a short meeting between you and your child’s education team — held four times per year — to talk about your child’s academic performance and experience at school. Your student's teachers will provide a Zoom link and available times to sign-up.
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
School Closed: Veterans Day
NYC Public Schools are closed in observance of Veterans Day.
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.
Scholastic Book Fair
PS 295 partners with Scholastic for the annual book fair for all grade levels as a fundraiser for our school, with opportunities to shop as a family.
Café Conmigo: Thanksgiving Potluck Breakfast
Join our Café Conmigo for a potluck breakfast. Please bring fruit, pastry, or a breakfast dish to share. Coffee and beverages will be provided by your Family Teacher Association.
Cupcake Friday
Enjoy some tasty treats sponsored by your Family Teacher Association! This monthly bake and merch sale is setup in the Cafeteria, next to the Scholastic Book Fair. All proceeds support our school’s family and cultural programming. Want to get involved? Email hello@ps295.org
Community Pillar Assembly
Families are invited to join our monthly school-wide assembly focused on our Community Pillars. Please use the 19th Street Courtyard to sign-in. Bring your photo id for entry.
PS 295 Brooklyn embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as more than a concept. We believe it is an opportunity to delve into, appreciate, and celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures that make up our community.
Book Character Spirit Day
November is National Picture Book Month. Celebrate with PS 295 and dress up as your favorite book character!
When planning your child’s costume, please follow these policies:
Students should come to school already wearing their costumes.
Costumes cannot interfere with classroom activities or distract from learning.
No masks, props, accessories, or full-face makeup allowed. Costumes cannot cover the face.
Costumes cannot restrict movement or vision.
Costumes cannot prevent or impede a student from sitting at a table, engaging in recess, or using the bathroom.
Costumes cannot include weaponry or sharp objects, including guns, swords, knives, etc.
Costumes must display school-appropriate content.
School Closed: Thanksgiving Recess
NYC Public Schools are closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
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
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.
Family Movie Night
Enjoy a family-friendly movie presented by your Family Teacher Association.
Doors open at 5:30pm. The 18th Street Courtyard will be open before that. The movie experience starts promptly at 6:00pm. The movie will be over by 8:00pm. Please use the 18th Street Lobby Entrance and remember to bring your photo id for entry. 2 ticket suggested donation. $2 treats, drinks, and popcorn. All proceeds support PS 295’s family and cultural programming.
Students will be voting in their classes for the October 2025 movie selection, which will be announced on Friday October 17.
Fifth Grade Family Workshop: Intro to Middle School
5th Grade Families only: please attend one of our workshops to introduce you to the application process for middle school. Learn the practical next steps with Ms. Marrero, parent coordinator, and Ms. Heather Stoelting, guidance counselor.
Use the 18th Street Lobby Entrance. Please bring your photo id for entry. You can proceed to Room 110 to attend.
Here are upcoming deadlines:
Wednesday, October 15, 2025: Middle School Application Opens
Monday, November 3, 2025: Deadline to register to test for Mark Twain I.S. 239 (21K239) and District 21 Talent Tests
Friday, December 12, 2025: Middle School Application Closes
Wednesday, April 15, 2026: Middle School Offer Release
Family Phonics Workshop
Join PS 295 for a Family Phonics Workshop that introduces our approach to phonics — helping students to understand how letters and groups of letters link to sounds — at all grades, 3–K to 5th Grade. The science of reading is clear that the most effective approach to building literacy includes consistent, age-appropriate instruction with a focus on phonics and decoding.
This workshop is immediately after Class Visit Day (8:30–9:15am) in your students’ classrooms. You can proceed to the Library to attend.
Since 2023, New York City Public Schools program, NYC Reads, is working to empower every student to become a strong reader, which is the single most important skill required for educational, career, and lifetime success.
Fifth Grade Family Workshop: Intro to Middle School
5th Grade Families only: please attend one of our workshops to introduce you to the application process for middle school. Learn the practical next steps with Ms. Marrero, parent coordinator, and Ms. Heather Stoelting, guidance counselor.
This workshop is immediately after Class Visit Day (8:30–9:15am) in your students’ classrooms. You can proceed to Room 110 to attend.
Here are upcoming deadlines:
Wednesday, October 15, 2025: Middle School Application Opens
Monday, November 3, 2025: Deadline to register to test for Mark Twain I.S. 239 (21K239) and District 21 Talent Tests
Friday, December 12, 2025: Middle School Application Closes
Wednesday, April 15, 2026: Middle School Offer Release
Class Visit Day
Throughout the year, our school hosts Class Visit Days where parents and caregivers are invited into the classroom to meet the teachers, preview the curriculum, and explore current student projects.
Families: after morning drop-off in the 19th Street Courtyard Entrance, please sign-in with your photo id for entry.
In addition to these opportunities to visit the school in-person, we offer a variety of ways to connect with your child's teachers throughout the school year, including online video chats and phone calls. There is time allotted every week for teacher and family communication, so you can stay connected in-person and virtually with your child’s educational experiences.
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.
School Closed: Indigenous Peoples / Italian Heritage Day
NYC Public Schools are closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples / Italian Heritage Day.
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
Staff Appreciation Day: Custodial Team
PS 295 and the Family Teacher Association celebrate school staff throughout the year. In October, we're honoring our Custodial Team!
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
School Closed: Rosh Hashanah
NYC Public Schools are closed in observance of Rosh Hashanah.
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.
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
FTA Meeting
The 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.
Use the 19th Street Courtyard to sign-in. Please bring your photo id for entry. Spanish translation will be provided. Questions? Email hello@ps295.org
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.
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.
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
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
First Day of Afterschool Program
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.
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.
Labor Day
NYC Public Schools buildings and services are closed in observance of Labor Day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Let us know you're planning to attend so we can prepare enough activities and food for everyone! Fill out the form