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MS 129 8th grade students standing in a group photo at Lake Compounce

8th Grade Senior Trip at  Lake Compounce - June 13, 2025

Students, staff and parents standing outside holding up signs for MS 129

M.S. 129 represents at the Bronx Week Parade - Sunday, May 18, 2025

Mr. Sanchez interviewing with students.

Mr. Sanchez speaks about his new book "Excellence in Every Thread"

Mr. Sanchez signing books

Mr. Sanchez's book signing!

8th graders on trip to Battleship NJ

8th Grade Trip to Battleship New Jersey

Man standing with four students in black t-shirts

Teen Safety Matters program empowers our students!

Large group photo of MS 129 students, staff and parents for Mother's Day, Honor Roll and Student of the Month celebration

Mother's Day, Student of the Month, and Honor Roll Celebration

Four people standing in principal's office

Principal Reyes, Tanya Ramos, CEO Monique Burr Foundation, Chancellor Aviles-Ramos, and Rafael Toro, National Director-Goya Foods

Chancellor speaking to classroom of students.

Chancellor Aviles-Ramos speaks to our students on the Teen Safety Matters program!

group photo of parents and staff who are mothers

Mother's Day Queens of MS 129

seven people wearing Escape the Vape shirts
group of people standing behind student at a podium wearing Escape the Vape shirts
Principal on stage talking to students
people standing on stage with students being presented an award

M.S. 129 is awarded for Youth Voice and Supportive School & Classroom Climates

Admin Team
group of students wearing Pi Day t-shirts

Pi Day 2025

MS 129 staff members wearing Royalty t-shirts

OUR ROYAL FAMILY  

Staff Holiday Picture

Happy Holidays from M.S. 129!

Students in Action group photo

M.S. 129 STUDENTS IN ACTION (SIA) TAKE HOME THE GOLD!!

129 admin royalty pic

Royalty Resides in the Bronx

Staff members wearing ugly sweaters

Fun, Festive, and "Ugly" Sweater Day

Admin Team
new mural
M.S. 129
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Principal's Message

WORD OF THE WEEK:
 
FINISH (noun) to bring something to completion with intention, excellence, and pride. It’s not just about reaching the end—it’s about how we cross the finish line.
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"QUOTE" OFTHEWEEK
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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School Wellness Event flyer

SCHOOL WELLNESS EVENT - THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2025

M.S. 129 families are invited to join our School Wellness Event to learn about health and wellness. Participants will learn about health snacks, sample tastings created by Chef Eddy, and take part in a Brain Power Wellness class.
Family Fun Night flyer

FAMILY FUN NIGHT - THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025

M.S. 129 families are invited to join the fun in our annual Family Fun Night. On Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 5:30-7:30 PM, M.S. 129 scholars are invited with their families to participate in board games, basketball, volleyball, and the Science Fair Expo.
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