MS 50 Weekly News: 4/27/26
April 27, 2026
The final NYC Reads Debate Tournament of the year is this week Saturday, May 2nd, at Brooklyn Tech! Our students have been hard at work and we can't wait for them to demonstrate their learning this week. Students should meet at MS 50 at 7:00AM. Please complete the permission slip on Operoo as soon as possible. We are looking for parents to volunteer to judge; training, breakfast and lunch are all provided to volunteers. Please register at ms50.org/judge or reach out to Mr. Warren for more information.
Champions Dinner is next week Thursday on May 6th! This event is a chance for our school community to gather and break bread together while discussing what we can do to ensure our school community is thriving now and in the future. The event will kick off with a community resource fair at 3PM before moving indoors at 4:15PM performances in the auditorium, breakout discussions in our classrooms, and finally a meal in the cafeteria to close out the night. Please register at ms50.org/champions so we can plan for food and breakout rooms.
Sixth and Seventh grade students will take the New York State Mathematics assessment next week on Tuesday, May 5th and Wednesday, May 6th. The exam measures students’ understanding of the math skills and concepts they have learned throughout the school year.
Grade 6 students will apply skills such as working with ratios, fractions, decimals, percentages, expressions, equations, and geometry. Grade 7 students will build on these concepts while also solving more complex problems involving proportional relationships, operations with rational numbers, algebraic expressions, equations, probability, and geometry.
As part of our continued preparation for the New York State Regents Exams in June, all 8th grade students enrolled in Algebra I and Biology will participate in full-length mock Regents examinations next week. The Mock Algebra I Regents will be administered on Tuesday, May 5, and the Mock Biology Regents will take place on Wednesday, May 6.These practice exams are designed to provide students with an authentic testing experience that mirrors the format, timing, and expectations of the actual June Regents. Participating in these mock assessments will help students become more comfortable with the testing environment, strengthen their time-management skills, and identify areas where they may need additional review before the official exams. Teachers will use the results to provide targeted feedback and focused instruction, ensuring that each student is well-prepared for success in June. We encourage all students to approach these practice opportunities seriously and to do their very best.
Families can help students prepare by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time each day. Encourage your child to take their time, read each question carefully, and check their work before submitting their answers. Most importantly, remind them to stay confident, do their best, and approach each problem with a positive mindset. We are proud of all the hard work our students have done this year and know they are ready to succeed!
MS 50's Theatre Department is excited to invite you to "Footloose: Youth Edition" on Friday, May 15th at 5PM and Saturday, May 16th at 1PM! Come see the hard work put in by our students on the cast and crew in a show that is fun for the whole family! Admission is free and no tickets are required. We hope to see you there!
Did you miss our Fall Play, "Tough City, Prone to Rain" or want to relive this fun mystery? Check out the recording of our performance, on our YouTube page now!
Join us as we recognize Denim Day, a global movement that raises awareness about sexual violence and challenges harmful myths around consent. On this day, Thursday, April 30th, we wear denim to stand in solidarity with survivors and to send a clear message: there is never an excuse for harm, and everyone deserves to feel safe and respected.
During our awareness event, students will learn about the importance of boundaries, respect, and speaking up for themselves and others. Together, we’ll explore how to build a community rooted in kindness, empathy, and accountability.
Upcoming Athletic Events
Baseball
- Thursday, April 30: vs. IS 318 at McCarren Park (Field 3) - 4PM
- Wednesday, May 6: vs. IS 71 at McCarren Park (Field 3) - 4PM
- Thursday, May 7: vs. 126 at Prospect Park (Field 2) - 4PM
- Friday, May 8: vs. MS 577 at Prospect Park (Field 2) - 4PM
Softball
- Wednesday, April 29: vs. Liberty Ave. at Roberto Clemente Ballpark - 4PM
- Friday, May 1: vs. IS 71 at Roberto Clemente Ballpark - 4PM
- Tuesday, May 5: vs. IS 318 at Roberto Clemente Ballpark - 4PM
- Thursday, May 7: vs. MS 582 at Sternberg (Lindsay) Park - 5PM
Volleyball
- Playoffs TBD
Soccer
- Wednesday, April 29: vs. MS 582 at Bushwick Inlet Park - 4PM
- Thursday, April 30: vs. BEES at McCarren Park - 4PM
- Thursday, May 7: vs. IS 318 at McCarren Park - 4PM
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.