Upcoming Events

  • WNET / PBS Family Workshop

    Join channel Thirteen, NYC PBS Station for an early learning workshop

    Preschoolers & Media: How can we turn screen time into learning time. 

    3K - 2nd grade families welcomed.

    P.S. 295
  • 19th Street Courtyard Entrance

    Half Day of School

    NYC Public Schools are running on a half-day schedule to accommodate Parent Teacher Conference (via Zoom).

    Dismissal is at 11:30 am on half days. 

    P.S. 295
  • Zoom video chat

    Parent Teacher Conferences - Sesson 1

    Connect with your child's teachers to learn more about their school experiences. Your teachers will provide details to connect via Zoom video chat.

    Please ensure to sign up with your teacher to reserve your time slot.

    Half Day (11:30 dismissal)
    ● Parent Teacher Conferences
    ● 12:30pm - 2:30pm -Session 1
    ● 4:30pm - 7:30pm - Session 2

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  • via Zoom

    Parent Teacher Conference - Session 2

    Connect with your child's teachers to learn more about their school experiences. Your teachers will provide details to connect via Zoom video chat. Please ensure to sign up with your teacher to reserve your time slot.

    Half Day (11:30 dismissal)
    ● Parent Teacher Conferences
    ● 12:30pm - 2:30pm -Session 1
    ● 4:30pm - 7:30pm - Session 2

    P.S. 295
  • Middle School Specialized Schools Talent Test Deadline

    Important dates to remember for 5th grade families:

    • Friday, November 8, 2024: Deadline to register to test for Mark Twain I.S. 239 and District 21 Talent Tests
    • Friday, December 13, 2024: Middle School Application Closes 
    • Wednesday, April 9, 2025: Middle School Offer Release 
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  • District 15 - Family Lunch & Learn Series

    Today at 12:00pm, please join our District 15 leads for a parent workshop. This is a 7-part series which will share ideas and strategies to positively support your child’s behavior at home.

    It starts promptly at 12 noon.

    Remaining sessions are on Nov 8 and 22, Dec 6 and 20.

    Meeting ID: 939 0395 4056 Passcode: 322905

    Family Lunch & Learn Series

    P.S. 295
  • Veterans Day

    NYC Public Schools closed in recognition of Veterans Day.

    P.S. 295
  • World Kindness Day - Please wear purple

    Pleas wear purple!!

    World Kindness Day will be celebrated around the world on November 13, 2024.
    It was first introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, World Kindness Day offers an opportunity to highlight good deeds in the community and the common thread of kindness.

    The mission of the World Kindness Movement (WKM) is "to inspire individuals and connect nations to create a kinder world."

    Here is a great game to play about kindest:

    Interland - Kind Kingdom

    P.S. 295
  • Scholastic Book Fair

    November 13
    2:30–5:45pm after school shopping
     
    November 14
    8:30–2:30pm class shopping
    2:30–5:45pm after school shopping
     
    November 15
    8:30–2:30pm class shopping
    2:30–3:45pm after school shopping
     
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  • PS 295 Spirit Day

    Wear anything and everything PS 295. Wear your new apparel or you can rock the vintage rock!
    P.S. 295
  • 19th Street Courtyard Entrance

    Class Visit Day

    Families as Learning Partners

    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: stop by the sign-in table at the 19th Street Courtyard Entrance to attend. Please remember to bring your photo identification for entry.

    P.S. 295
  • Climate Action Day - DSNY Kids Workshop

    More details to follow...

    DSNY representative will be here to host the workshop.

    P.S. 295
  • 18th Street Lobby Entrance

    Café Conmigo Potluck Breakfast with our FTA meeting

    PS 295's Parent Coordinator invites parents and caregivers to enjoy breakfast, hands-on activities, and insightful workshops at this monthly gathering after morning drop-off.

    This month, bring an item (fruit, pastry, etc) to our potluck breakfast and in-person Family Teacher Association meeting.

    Families: after morning drop-off in the 19th Street Courtyard Entrance, please proceed around the block to the 18th Street Lobby Entrance to sign-in for this event; then proceed upstairs to the Library. Please remember to bring your photo identification for entry.

    P.S. 295
  • Family Lunch & Learn Series

    Today at 12:00pm, please join our District 15 leads for a parent workshop. This is a 7-part series which will share ideas and strategies to positively support your child’s behavior at home.

    It starts promptly at 12 noon.

    Remaining sessions are on Nov 8 and 22, Dec 6 and 20.

    Meeting ID: 939 0395 4056 Passcode: 322905

    Family Lunch & Learn Series

    P.S. 295
  • 19th Street School Playground

    Cupcake Friday

    After school, the Family Teacher Association organizes a bake and merch sale on 19th Street to support our school's programming.

    Want to participate? Contact us »

    P.S. 295
  • School Spelling Bee

    More details to follow on time and location.
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  • SLT Meeting

    LT Meeting today from 4:00 - 6:00 pm

    Room 209 also known as the library.

    Dates for SLT meetings

    Last Tuesday of the month

    Nov 26

    Dec 17

    Jan 21

    Feb 25

    March 25

    April 29

    May 27

    June 17/24?

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  • School Closed: Thanksgiving

    NYC Public Schools closed in recognition of Thanksgiving.

    P.S. 295
  • PS 295 Kindergarten School Tour

    We would love to welcome interested caregivers to come and join us for our Kindergarten tour.

    Tour dates & time for kindergarten are as follows:

    Kindergarten -
    December 03 @ 8:30 - 9:00 am
    January 14 @ 9:15 - 9 :45 am

    Should you wish to join us please register by using the below link:

    Tour date registration

     

     

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  • PS 295 Pre-Kindergarten Tour

    We would love to welcome interested caregivers to come and join us for our Pre- Kindergarten tour.

    Tour dates & time for Pre-kindergarten are as follows:

    Pre- Kindergarten -
    December 3 @ 9:15 - 9:45 am 
    January 14 @ 8:30 - 9:00 am

    Should you wish to join us please register by using the below link:

    Tour date registration

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Important School Updates

  • WNET / PBS Family Workshop

    Welcoming our families to join WNET / PBS Family Workshop on the following topic:

    Preschoolers & Media: How to turn screen time into learning time.

    November 6 at 8:30 am in the school library.

    P.S. 295
  • Community School District 15

    District 15 website has gotten a fresh new look and has additional resources for families to navigate through.  Please take a moment to visit: 

    Community School District 15

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  • 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 for this event with your photo identification. The school staff will guide you into the school.

    More info:
    https://www.ps295.org/class_visit_day

    P.S. 295
  • District 15 Curriculum Night Recording

    For those families that could not attend today workshop, here is the recording of New Curriculum Family Workshop.

    You can share this link:
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-mVkqnmt9z2KRRqbHx8LwZEyjj8qzGTS/view?usp=drive_link

    P.S. 295
  • PS 295 Creative Crafts

    Come and join us to create crafts to celebrate Diwali, Dia de Los Muertos and Halloween. Please register to ensure we have enough supplies 

    PS 295 Creative Crafts

    NOTE: **All children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please be on time. Photo Id required to enter the building. **

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  • District 15 Middle School Virtual Tour

    5th grade families are invited to attend the District 15 Middle School Virtual Tour being held on October 30th from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM.  

    SCHOOLS PRESENTING:
    15K428 (GLOBAL INNOVATORS)
    15K136 (DEWEY)
    15K676 (HARBOR)
    15K447 (EXPLORATORY)
    15K464 (PSC)
    15K497 (BHS)
    15K443 (NEW VOICES)
    15K448 (BCS)
    15K821 (PREP)
    15K088
    15K839
    15K442 (SCHOOL FOR INNOVATION)
    15K051

    Join the meeting now
    Meeting ID: 270 092 477 91
    Passcode: 4iKofU

    Please contact Omar Griles (ogriles2@schools.nyc.gov) or Brenda Diaz (bdiaz14@schools.nyc.gov) if you have any questions.

    P.S. 295
  • 3K at PS 295

     
     
    PS 295 will be offering 3K seats for the 2024-2025 school year!   Families interested in enrolling their children in 3K can do so by adding them to the myschool’s waitlist withing the myschool’s portal.  Waitlist seat offers will begin as of Monday, July 8th!
    “Beginning on Monday, July 8 you will be able to make waitlist offers for PS 295 3K seats!”
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  • In House Afterschool 2024-25 - K - 5

    Can you believe we are at the last few days of the year.  Well, this is a great time to think about next year's in-house after-school program.  NIA just provided their flyer with a two payment options.  
     
    Please note that we now offer two payment options.
    • Option 1: Full Payment of $3,200 due at registration ($100 Discount if paid upfront).
    • Option 2: Pay 5 Equal Payments of $660 (totaling $3,300) once upon enrollment, and in November, January, March, and May. You will be sent an invoice after the form submission.
     
    Please note that they need a minimum of 30 children in the program in order to run it.  Children from Kindergarten to 5th grade have a variety of different activities to do from cooking class, author visits, dance class and much more.  After school hours are from 2:40 pm until 5:45.
     
    Registration link: 
     
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Admissions

PS 295 The Studio School of Arts and Culture believes in a constructivist approach to education. We nurture proactive, joyful, and courageous learners.

Prospective families in New York City can apply to PS 295 Brooklyn through the MySchools portal. Our school has openings for 3-K, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grades 1–5. How to apply »

PS 295 Brooklyn offers scheduled tours for families with rising 3-K, Pre-K, and Kindergarten students. Limited spaces available. Sign-up for a tour »

Contact Us

Address:
330 18th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Phone:
(718) 965-0390

Fax:
(718) 965-0603