Newpedia/PS 149 Danny Kaye

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Danny Kaye

P.S. 149 Danny Kaye is a public elementary school located in Brooklyn, New York. It serves students from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade and ungraded classes². It is named after Danny Kaye, a famous actor, singer and comedian who was born in Brooklyn. The school's motto is "We are scholars!"

The school was founded in 1897 as P.S. 149 and moved to its current location on Sutter Avenue in 1963. In 1987, it was renamed P.S. 149 Danny Kaye in honor of the entertainer who had died that year. The school also adopted the name Christa McAuliffe School after the teacher-astronaut who perished in the Challenger space shuttle disaster in 1986.

The school has a diverse student population of about 636 students, with 83% being Black, 14% being Hispanic, 2% being Asian and 1% being White³. The school offers various programs and activities for its students, such as music, art, dance, chess club, student council and peer mediation. The school also has partnerships with community organizations and institutions such as Brooklyn College, Brooklyn Public Library and New York Cares.

The school's mission is to provide each child with a happy learning environment that fosters academic excellence and social emotional growth. The school follows the Common Core State Standards and uses data-driven instruction to meet the needs of all learners. The school also emphasizes character education and positive behavior interventions to create a respectful and safe culture. The school's principal is Ms. Sandra Nunez-Ortiz who has been leading the school since 2014. The school's phone number is (718) 688-7620 and its website is ps149dannykaye.com

See also

Newpedia/PS 149 Christa McAuliffe