MS 50 Weekly News: 10/26/26
October 26, 2026
On Friday, in partnership with El Puente, we will host our annual 50 Fest/Hispanic Heritage Festival from 2:40-5:00PM on South 3rd between Driggs and Roebling. All students are invited to attend 50 Fest/Hispanic Heritage Festival and families are welcome as well. There will be food and a performance by our dance team!
The Halloween Dance is this week Wednesday! It will begin immediately after school until 4:30PM. This is a great opportunity for students to dress up and have fun with their friends! Students must stay in the school building if they wish to participate in the dance. Students may leave the dance at any time, but once students leave the building they will not be allowed to re-enter.
Students are welcome to wear costumes to school and the dance but they must:
- Be appropriate for middle school
- Not cover the face (no masks)
- Have no fake weapons
- Not be inflatable
The PTA is also seeking donations of snacks and drinks for the dance. Thank you to everyone who has already purchased items! You can still bring donations directly to the school and drop them off with Ms. Edda in the main office.
As we approach the end of the first marking period on Friday, October 30, we want to recognize the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of all our students. We are incredibly proud of their dedication and perseverance throughout the marking period.
We encourage families to regularly check Jupiter and review their child's progress. Your support and encouragement can make a meaningful difference as students work to finish the marking period strong and demonstrate all they have learned. If you need login information for Jupiter, please fill out a short form to let us know.
Looking ahead, Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on November 12. This will be an important opportunity to meet with your child's teachers, discuss their progress and performance during the first marking period, and work together to set goals and identify next steps for continued academic success throughout the year.
All New York City Public Schools will be in session remotely on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd. At MS 50, students will be following their traditional daily schedule and meeting with their teachers in Zoom virtual "classrooms," similar to the experience of meeting with teachers during Parent-Teacher Conferences. We will provide students with more instructions closer to Election Day, but you can view our webpage now at ms50.org/remote for an overview of the process.
Halloween Dance Wishlist
Help us make the MS 50 Halloween Dance a fun and memorable celebration for our students! We’ve created an Amazon wish list with items needed for the event. If you’re able to contribute, please visit the link below and choose an item to donate. Thank you for helping bring the celebration to life!
Regal Cinema Ticket Fundraiser
Going to the movies in the near future? Why not enjoy a movie AND support MS 50 students at the same time? 💙🧡 Purchase 2 Regal Movie Tickets for $30 through our fundraiser link and $7.50 goes directly back to the MS 50 PTA! 🎟️ Movie night + supporting our students = WIN-WIN!
Know of a 4th or 5th grade family who may be interested in joining MS 50? Our Fall 2026 School Tours were just announced! Find more information and sign up at ms50.org/admissions
Upcoming Athletic Events
Flag Football
- Tuesday, October 27, 4PM: PLAYOFFS vs. MS 88 @ Bushwick Inlet Park
All MS 50 students are eligible for a FREE internet hotspot through T-Mobile's Project 10Million. This provides 100GB of yearly data for 5 years in addition to low-cost laptops and tablets for your student. When you apply online, use "NYC Chancellor's Office" for the school district and "Jhs 50 John D Wells" for school name.