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Booker T. Washington MS54 strives to develop and nurture a community of intelligent, mature and motivated learners with strong academic and critical thinking skills and a love for learning.
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Booker T. Washington
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"Success waits patiently for anyone who has the determination and strength to seize it." ~ Booker T. Washington
Booker Taliaferro Washington (April 5, 1856 – November 14, 1915) was an African American political leader, educator and author. He was one of the dominant figures in African American and educational history in the United States from 1890 to 1915.
(Click here to continue reading about Booker T. Washington) MS54 Booker T. Washington Middle School shares the values of hard work and self-discipline espoused by Booker T. Washington. |
LATEST NEWSWelcome New Families!
New Parents please click HERE for information on the new parent breakfast and 3 parent homework assignments due now!
No After School Activities
Thu. May 16th There will be no after-school activities on Thu. May 16th due to Parent Teacher Conferences (students of concern only)
Jazz, Wine, & Cheese
Cocktail Party Fundraiser 
Join us for this great evening
May 19th from 5 - 7 pm and support our school! Click here to purchase your ticket! New parents are welcome! Volunteers Needed for New Parent Breakfast
Parent Volunteers are needed to set up the event on June 6th and help with the event on June 7th
Click HERE for the volunteer signup PTA Executive Board and SLT Nominations
Want to get more involved with MS54? Consider running for a position on next year’s PTA Executive Board (Co-President, Co-VP of Fundraising, Co-Treasurer, Co-Assistant Treasurer, Co-Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, 7th Grade or 8th Grade Rep) or SLT.
More information about the positions can be found in the PTA by-laws and SLT by-laws. If you have any questions or would like to nominate yourself (or a friend!), please email nominations@ms54pta.org Nominations will be accepted until 11:59 pm on May 29th. Elections will take place at our PTA meeting on June 13th at 7 PM Senior Fees and Activities
Click here for 8th grade parents letter
Click here for more information
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MS54 VIDEOSMS54 SLIDE SHOWMS54 Principal
Dr. Elana Elster began working at MS54 as a teacher in 1993 and has been Principal of MS54 since 2005.
MS54 Presentation District 3 middle school forumVideo of Assistant Principal Laura Lynch's presentation
September 25th, 2018. 108th st construction updatesClick here for latest update
women's history monthClick here to read biographies shared during the morning announcements
black history monthClick here to read biographies that students shared during the morning announcements
equity teamWe recommend the following resources if you are interested in learning more about equity in education and how to engage in productive conversations about race.
Podcast: The Integrated Schools Podcast Reading: So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo weekly wellness tipThis month the SWC is focused on mental health. The Association for Children's Mental Health (ACMH) provides information, support, resources, referral and advocacy for children and youth with mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders and their families. Click HERE for ACMH's information about problems at school due to mental health challenges.
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Tue. May 14th is Double Points Day!
Show your Fairway Community Partners card to benefit MS54! 
volunteersAcademic Volunteering Committee
We're looking for one or two parents who can participate in program planning and help us to recruit volunteers in order to continue and expand Afternoon Academy. If you are interested, please email cohen@ms54.org. newsletterOur weekly newsletter is sent out on Fridays (except during holidays). Additional newsletters are occasionally sent for special announcements and notices.
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SOCIAL MEDIAFollow us on Twitter and Instagram and join our Facebook group, a closed group for the parents, teachers, and staff of Booker T Washington MS54 to share and discuss issues of interest to the community.
community Corner
Our neighbor PS145 needs recess support due to construction that has closed off their yard.
Click here to donate to the PS145 GoFundMe campaign |