PS 241 Emma L. Johnston

Cast your vote for our playground renovation on the participatory budgeting ballot this year, to have our project to be funded by Councilmember Crystal Hudson's office! rnd.council.nyc.gov/PB_Votin… VOTING ENDS APRIL 19TH!!!

Congratulations to our very own @TamaraFoy who was recognized this weekend by @NYCESPA for her five years of leadership as principal. 🎉

As part of the Nutrition Collaborative Grant we received this year, 3rd & 5th graders met with our School Food Service Manager, Cook and kitchen staff to sample a new menu item. Students provided feedback, learned of its origin and shared how their families prepare it differently

Shout out to Ms. Beare, Ms. Morales, and Ms. Tan for being highlighted in the Chancellor's Employee Appreciation post!

It's College Awareness Day at 241 on Fri., 1/9/26 and we would love our students to hear from current college students & higher ed professionals. If you, a relative, neighbor or friend is free, DM or email Ms. Butler [email protected] *Happy to sign off on service credit*

Won't you add P.S. 241 to your gift list? 3 educators need your help! Science Teacher, Ms. Beare, is hoping to get a printer O.T., Ms. DeFilippo, is seeking sensory tools SLP, Ms. St. Jean, needs new interactive materials Thank you for your generosity! linktr.ee/PS241BK

Join the P.S. 241 PTA for their Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser on Friday, November 14th between 3 and 9 PM at Atlantic Terminal 139 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY. The PTA will receive 20% from all generated sales (play and food). Tell your friends, relatives and neighbors, too!

Join us for one of our tours next month on November 12th or November 26th at 9 AM Register at forms.office.com/r/cbJUA9ZsT…

We had a TIME during #nationalliteracymonth. Cartoonist Shauna Grant visited us and left students with a signed copy of her book thanks to our partnership with @StartLighthouse. Parents were guest readers, and our parent coordinator set up a book swap!

Support our PTA Popcorn Fundraiser with @DoADoubleGood This fundraiser will contribute to activities & events for students this year. Shop 9/29 @ 10am - 10/3 @ 10am popup.doublegood.com/s/6bgt5… Have any questions? Please contact [email protected]

So far, we've won 3 grants to start the year with extra enrichment & resources - Cultural After School Adventures (CASA) from @CMCrystalHudson to fund a dance program w/ @ifetayoculture. - Tech-$50 K from @BKBPReynoso - Nutrition Collaborative-10K for food and nutrition ed – at Crown Heights, Brooklyn

New Year. New Families. New Ways to Be Engaged & Empowered. There's excitement in the air! #schoolcommunity #pta #familyengagement #communityschools – at Crown Heights, Brooklyn

New parents/guardians joining the P.S. 241 Community for the first time this fall are invited to Orientation on Wednesday, August 27th at 9 AM Please RSVP here: forms.office.com/r/PjWPKSvYU… See you then!

Our main office is closed this week: 8/18/25 - 8/22/25. Registration resumes the week of 8/25/25. See you then!

We have the absolute best neighbors. Every year, @BrooklynBotanic shares the harvest from The Children's Garden with our school community. Free veggies and herbs for our students, staff, and families!

Today we’re launching our Read-A-Thon! We’re excited to encourage all our students on their reading journeys, and raise money for our literacy initiatives. The Read-A-Thon will run 5/31 to 6/13 and we invite you to donate at read-a-thon.com/school/_6758… to motivate our young readers!

The Farm Stand is BACK! Friday, starting tomorrow, May 23, 2025, with @SeedsnMiddle! 2:30 - 5:30 PM Cash, Credit Card, EBT and electronic payments accepted!