PS 24 Chaplain Charles J Watters

10/03/2026

Dear PS 24 Families,

Just a reminder that this upcoming week is designated as the “Week of Respect”.

Attached are the ways in which we’ll celebrate this week including our dress down days. We’re looking forward to an amazing week.

Best,
PS 24

10/02/2026

Hey Families !

Here is our calendar for the month of October

Best,
PS 24

09/29/2026

Stay Up to Date with the Latest Information from Our School/District!

Important Notices

School Safety During Morning & Afternoon Drop-Off
Please review the attached notice regarding school safety procedures during morning and afternoon drop-off.

HIB Parent Pamphlet & Frequently Asked Questions
Please review the attached information regarding the HIB Parent Pamphlet and Frequently Asked Questions. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pmjorBtCMVnv9o5o8LvwO70ZI0Yqud2O/view?usp=sharing

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these notices, please contact Mrs. Acosta at [email protected].

Thank you for your attention and continued partnership in keeping our school community informed and safe.

09/28/2026

🌟 Good Morning, PS 24 Families! 🌟

At 10:30 this morning, we successfully completed our mandatory September security drill. While there was no actual emergency, these important drills help our students and staff practice what to do in an emergency and allow us to continuously evaluate and improve our safety procedures.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to keep our PS 24 family safe and prepared! 💛❤️

Have a wonderful day! 🦉✨

09/18/2026

Join us in person next Tuesday September 22nd, 2026 for Back to School Night ! It is our goal to establish a strong relationship between our school and our students families. The night will begin at 6:00pm with an in person meeting/presentation from our Principal Mrs. Patricia Acosta. Following that parents are free to visit classrooms and speak with teachers and staff.

You can also grab some school supplies at our school supply giveaway, as well as clothes and other resources.

We hope to see you on Tuesday September 22nd, 2026. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Mrs. Acosta [email protected].

Best,
PS 24

09/14/2026

Happy Monday !

This week we have 2 Jean Day Fundraisers ! Please review the information below if you would like your child(ren) to participate.

Tuesday September 15th, 2026
Jean Day Fundraiser to acknowledge Su***de Prevention

Friday September 18th, 2026
Jean Day Fundraiser for Sickle Cell Awareness

If you are interested in letting your child attend, please send $1.00 with your child/student on Tuesday & Friday. Please remember that ripped jeans are not allowed !

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Acosta [email protected].

Best,
PS 24

09/11/2026

📚✨ Jersey City Public Schools Family Workshop! ✨📚

Mission Forward: Go for the Gold At All Times is all about academic excellence, high expectations, effective teaching, literacy, and—most importantly—the power of strong partnerships with our families! 💛💙

We’re excited to invite parents and guardians of K–12 students to an engaging and interactive workshop hosted by the Curriculum & Instruction Department, in collaboration with the Business Technology Department.

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
📍 Infinity Institute
222 Mercer Street, Jersey City

Learn about the latest updates and resources in:

🗣️ ESL/Bilingual Education
📖 English Language Arts
➗ Mathematics
🌎 Social Studies
🔬 Science
❤️ Health
💻 Infinite Campus

This is a great opportunity to connect, learn, ask questions, and gain valuable tools to support your child’s success! 🎓

📢 Parents and guardians—don’t miss out! Check the flyer for workshop times, topics, location details, and registration information.

https://tinyurl.com/parents26-27

02/25/2026

MORNING MISSION

Students in Grades 3-8 are being offered another great opportunity for NJSLA test prep classes! On Monday and Tuesdays we will review important Math skills and on Wednesday and Thursdays. We will review important ELA skills. The programs will run from March 03, 2026 through April 03, 2026. Breakfast will be served on Thursday for students that have perfect attendance that week!

Please use the link to register!

Students in Grades 3-8 are being offered another great opportunity for NJSLA test prep classes! On Monday and Tuesdays we will review important Math skills. On Wednesday and Thursday we will review important ELA skills. The programs will run from March 03, 2026 through April 03, 2026. Breakfast will...

02/24/2026

❄️ Snow Day Smiles! ❄️
We hope you are staying safe, warm, and cozy while enjoying your snow day! We can’t wait to see our students back soon.

In the meantime, take a look at what’s coming up next week as we celebrate Read Across America from March 2nd–March 6th 📚🎉
It’s going to be a fun week full of reading and special activities!

02/24/2026