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ATTENTION PROSPECTIVE NEW FAMILIES SEEKING ADMISSION FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR: The P.S. 244Q Open House will be on Monday, December 16th, 2019 at 8:30am and Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 at 5:30pm.

Mission Statement

The mission of The Active Learning Elementary School (TALES), a PK-3 school, is to foster academic excellence in a safe and caring learning environment. Through a partnership of family, staff, and community, TALES strives to educate the whole child by meeting their academic, health and wellness, and social-emotional needs. We utilize a race equity lens to empower students to break up patterns of racism and become leaders in our world.

School Leadership Team Meetings for 2018 - 2019 School Year

The School Leadership Team (SLT) meeting dates are below and will be held in the library at 4PM.
2019-2020 SLT Dates TBD

School Announcements

PTA News and Announcements

Accomplishments of PS 244

Designated by United States Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School
Recognized by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation as one of the healthiest schools in the nation.
First public school in the nation to serve a healthy plant-based breakfast and lunch every day, with the help and support of the Coalition for Healthy School Food.
Recipient of the 2013 Golden Carrot Award from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine for serving healthy breakfast and lunch.
Provide students with comprehensive fitness and nutrition education in addition to their regular Phys. Ed. classes.
Students participate in healthy food-tastings at least once a month.
Stellar student attendance rate, well-above city average.
100% passing rate in 2011 State ELA and Math Exams.
86% in ELA and 92% in Math scoring 3s and 4s in the 2012 State exams.
86% in ELA and 88% in Math scoring 3s and 4s in the updated 2013 Common Core State exams.
Ranked 11th in New York State based on test scores.
Secured over $32,000 in Grant funding for School Wellness and Garden.
Local, national, and international media coverage of P.S. 244.

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