Special Events

  • People gathered in a colorful playground with a slide, benches, and a roofed area, surrounded by trees and fencing.

    Preschool Meet-Up

    July

    Our rising 3-K, Pre-K, and Kindergarten families are invited to an informal gathering to get to know the staff and school programs.

  • Classroom bulletin board with a pink background, colorful border, and large blue letters reading 'Welcome to 3rd Grade'. It features photos of students and teachers, along with text encouraging belief in oneself.

    Back to School Celebration

    September

    All families are welcome to join us for an informal gathering at the school playground to meet new friends, enjoy activities and snacks.

  • People watching a street performance with dancers in colorful traditional dresses, set up in an urban street with tents, multi-story brick buildings, and a mural on the wall.

    Freedom to Dream Day

    September

    Our partners at Mural Justice Project host this annual fall event on the PS 295 campus, celebrating with music, food, games, and performances.

  • Group of children and adults in colorful costumes, including a girl in a checkered dress with flowers in her hair, a figure in a black hoodie with a glove, a woman dressed as a mermaid, an adult in a gold costume, a person in a dinosaur costume with an opening for a child's head, and another child adjusting a mask.

    Halloween Celebration

    October

    Join us for family games, arts and crafts, dancing, music, costumes, snacks and drinks, free pizza, and a haunted maze for kids of all ages.

  • Colorful cartoon sign promoting a book fair with characters expressing excitement about reading, with tables of books in the background at an indoor event.

    Scholastic Book Fair

    November

    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.

  • A group of eight children and two adults standing on a stage with a brick wall background, holding yellow certificates, during an award ceremony.

    Scripps National Spelling Bee

    November

    Our school participates in the annual citywide spelling bee with fourth and fifth grade students invited to compete for the championship.

  • Two women in white chef uniforms smiling, holding a tray of small plastic cups with food, standing in front of a vending machine and a person in a helmet and safety vest near an exit door.

    Thanksgiving Potluck

    November

    Join us for a multicultural breakfast celebration. Bring fruit, pastry, or a savory dish to share. Coffee and beverages provided.

  • Children and adults on a colorful playground with slides, playing and walking in the late afternoon sun near a brick building.

    Holiday Arts Bazaar

    December

    Start the season of light holidays with a showcase of performances, handmade goods created by the PS 295 community, and a basket raffle.

  • Group of children and adults outdoors in winter, collecting trash and recycling; some children are holding sleds, all dressed warmly, standing next to parked cars.

    MLK Jr. Day of Service

    January

    Join our community and play our small but important role in honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of volunteering at our school campus.

  • Classroom full of young students seated in a circle holding up colorful paper hearts they wrote on.

    Valentine Candygrams

    February

    Our fourth graders organize this annual fundraiser and deliver valentines around the school to support author visits for all classes.

  • A young boy in a blue Minecraft t-shirt holds a soccer ball and makes a peace sign while smiling. Behind him, two children are standing in a gym with purple mats, one girl in a red pajama set and a boy in a blue robe.

    PS 295 Fitness Day

    April

    Families are invited to celebrate a day of movement, yoga, basketball, soccer, exercise, and dance. Free snacks and giveaways for everyone.

  • A girl with blonde hair wearing a gray hoodie decorating a black wall with colorful, abstract paintings made with scribbles and splashes of paint, possibly in an art class or school setting.

    Arts and Culture Festival

    March

    Our Art Studio, Theater, and Music Lab open a school-wide showcase of student art and performance, with hands-on crafts and activities.

  • Children and adults at a Bee-themed party with yellow tablecloths, bee decorations, and a person leading activities in a room decorated with posters, balloons, and party favors.

    World Bee Day

    May

    We celebrate the humble and ingenious honeybee, our school mascot, with a day of demonstrations, crafts, and community projects.

  • A firefighter in uniform and helmet is smiling and talking to a young girl dressed as a firefighter, who is leaning out of a fire truck's window. The fire truck has the logo for the FDNY and the phrase "In Memory of Lt. Michael Vecchi." Several children and adults are gathered around in the background.

    Touch A Truck

    May

    The premiere neighborhood event and fundraiser on our campus features a full block of amazing vehicles, inflatables, live music, and activities.

  • A young girl in a brown T-shirt with blue and white text and design stands smiling with arms outstretched in front of a large group of children and two adults on a grassy field, with trees in the background.

    Field Day

    May

    The entire school celebrates a day filled with outdoor games, relay races, and fun challenges, plus a family picnic and prizes for everyone.

  • Group of children and adults at a pride parade, holding colorful signs with messages supporting LGBTQ+ pride and love, showcasing rainbow colors and festive decorations.

    Brooklyn Pride Parade

    June

    We are honored and confident to lead the way as a school community in this annual family-friendly parade, because “Pride is Alive at PS 295.”

  • Group of children performing on stage with a musician playing an accordion

    Stepping Up Ceremony

    June

    At the end of the school year, we celebrate our youngest grades and their families with a ceremony and reception.

  • A group of kids on a playground in front of a colorful mural with a rainbow, clouds, a butterfly, and children with a kite painted on the brick wall. The children are smiling and posing for the photo.

    Fifth Grade Graduation

    June

    The entire school celebrates our outgoing fifth graders as they prepare for their next chapter in middle school with a ceremony and performance.

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