MS 50 Weekly News: 10/19/26

ELT Clubs got off to a great start last week! This week is course change week. Students wishing to add, change, or drop a course should see Ms. Gunn, Mr. Warren, or Mr. Honoroff during their lunch period or after school to make changes. Courses listed in BOLD at ms50.org/elt still have space available.

In this Issue:

• Community School Spotlight
• Classroom Spotlight: Social Studies
• Remote Learning on Election Day
• From the PTA
• High School Application Support
• Fall School Tours
• From NYCPS & D14
  
• Upcoming Events
• Free Internet Hotspot

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Hello, MS 50 Families!

We are your Community School Director and Assistant Community School Director, and we’re excited to partner with you this school year!

The Community School Office connects our school, families, and community partners to create opportunities that help our young scholars thrive. From after-school enrichment and arts programming to family engagement, student wellness, and attendance support, we work together to strengthen the school experience both inside and outside the classroom.

We believe every student and family brings valuable knowledge, experiences, and strengths to our community. Your voice matters, and we welcome your ideas, questions, and partnership!

Stay tuned for our biweekly spotlight, where we’ll share upcoming programs, community resources, family opportunities, and exciting happenings at MS 50! In this newsletter, you’ll also find important information about dental cleanings for our students. We look forward to keeping you informed, connected, and engaged as we continue building a stronger community together!

Next month we will be hosting Healthy Smiles for our annual dental cleanings for all students on Friday, November 6th. These dental cleanings are free to all students, no insurance information is required. Please fill out the link below by Friday, October 30th if you want your student to be seen.

HEALTHY SMILES E-CONSENT FORM

If you have any questions please reach out to Jeremy Soto at jeremysoto@elpuente.org or JD Smith at jdsmith@elpuente.org.

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.

Join us for our upcoming MS 50 PTA meeting on October 21st! We’ll share school community updates, discuss upcoming events and fundraisers, and hold an expedited election for the PTA Secretary position. Interested in getting involved? This is a great opportunity to help support our students and families. Please see the attached flyer for meeting details and join us—your voice matters!

Help make our MS 50 PTA bake sale a success! We’re looking for donations of baked goods and treats to support our fundraising efforts. If you would like to contribute, please complete the donation form below. Every contribution helps, and we appreciate your support!

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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!

Shop the Halloween Dance Wish List

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!

Stay connected with the MS 50 PTA! Visit our Linktree for convenient access to PTA information, donation forms, and fundraising opportunities. Bookmark the page and check back for updates.

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

Interested in attending the District 14 Community Education Council meetings? Check out the schedule below!

Flag Football

• Tuesday, October 27, 4PM: PLAYOFFS vs. MS 88 @ Bushwick Inlet Park

Boys Soccer

• Wednesday, October 21, 4:45PM: PLAYOFFS vs. MS 577 @ McCarren Park

Girls Soccer

• Tuesday, October 20, 4:30PM: PLAYOFFS vs. NEST @ Columbus Park

Cross Country

• Sunday, October 25, 9AM: Rising New York Road Runners Kids Kickoff @ Central Park

• Wednesday, November 11: Veterans Day

Soft Lockdown Drills:

• October 6th – 10:15AM (Completed)
• December 3rd – 2:00PM

Evacuation Drills:

• September 14th – 11:05AM (Completed)
• October 2nd – 10:15AM (Completed)
• October 14th – 1:30PM (Completed)
• October 27th – 1:30PM
• November 16th – 9:30AM
• December 1st – 11:00AM

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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.