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At Public School 40, The George Washington Carver School, we believe that student learning is the chief priority and all students can learn to their fullest potential. Our students develop their individual talents and critical thinking skills by being actively engaged in the learning process. Continuous commitment to improvement ensures that our students are well-rounded, self-directed, lifelong learners.
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George Washington Carver elementary school’s vision is to foster a school where the environment is safe for all. At P.S. 40, children actively engage in standards based learning, there is mutual respect for all cultures and learning abilities and students and staff are held to high expectations. Data is used on a consistent basis to enhance student performance, successes are recognized and celebrated and parental and community involvement are encouraged and supported.
Fall Festival 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Coney Island Breast Cancer Walk @ 8:00 am
PTA Meeting (Virtual) @ 6:00 pm
Parent Workshop: Lead Poisoning Protection @ 9:00 am
Brighter Bites Distribution 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Pink Friday
Election Day
Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Recess
Winter Recess
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Regents Administration
Spring Semester begins
Midwinter Recess
Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers
Eid al-Fitr
Spring Recess schools closed
Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers
Memorial Day
Eid al-Adha
Anniversary Day/Chancellor's Conference Day for staff development
Clerical Day
Regents Administration
Regents Administration
Juneteenth
Last day of school for students