Last Call: Scholastic Book Fair Ends on October 20th!
Dear PS 101 Families,
Our Fall 2026 Scholastic Book Fair is currently ongoing and the last day for students to shop the fair is October 20, 2026!
As part of the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards, all students are encouraged to read books at their appropriate reading level to build fluency and comprehension. The Book Fair is a great opportunity for students to purchase books for both personal enjoyment and educational assignments.
📚 Reading is one of the most important skills you can help nurture in your child. Books are affordably priced, with some starting at just $4.00 plus tax.
📌 Important Notes:
- Sales tax will be applied to all purchases, in accordance with New York State regulations.
- No pennies will be used or accepted to make checkout easier and avoid lost or heavy change. All amounts will be rounded up, and the extra pennies collected will go toward future school events.
Below is a sample price chart to help you estimate how much money to send with your child:
| Before Tax | After Tax | Rounded Up (Cash Only) |
| $1.00 | $1.09 | $1.10 |
| $3.99 | $4.34 | $4.35 |
| $4.50 | $4.90 | $4.90 |
| $4.99 | $5.43 | $5.45 |
| $5.99 | $6.52 | $6.55 |
| $6.99 | $7.61 | $7.65 |
| $8.49 | $9.24 | $9.25 |
| $8.99 | $9.79 | $9.80 |
| $9.99 | $10.88 | $10.90 |
| $10.99 | $11.96 | $12.00 |
| $11.99 | $13.05 | $13.05 |
🕒 Class Visit Schedule:
Each class will be scheduled to visit the Book Fair during school hours.
💳 Payment Options:
- Cash: Please send spending money in a sealed envelope, labeled with your child’s name and class.
- eWallet: A safe, cash-free way for your child to shop. Set up your child’s eWallet between now – October 20, 2026 using the QR code below:
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact our main office at 718-372-0221.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Family Literacy Workshop: Helping Your Child Grow As a Reader
Dear PS 101 Families,
We are excited to invite you to a Family Literacy Workshop designed to help families better understand their child’s reading development and learn practical ways to support reading at home.
| Date | Thursday, 10/22/2026 |
| Time | 9:00 am- 10:00 am |
| Presenter | 3rd Grade Leader, Ms. Reilly and 4th Grade Leader, Ms. Librera |
| Location | PS 101 School Building |
| RSVP: | https://forms.gle/aujYkH6ofs1mCU1S8 |
During this workshop, families will learn:
- What NYC Reads is and how it supports literacy instruction
- What MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) means
- What BOY, MOY, and EOY reading check-ins mean
- Where to find your child’s reading assessment results
- How to better understand your child’s reading test scores and progress
- How to choose books that are appropriate for your child’s reading level
This workshop is a great opportunity to learn more about how reading is taught and supported at PS 101, ask questions, and take home practical strategies you can use with your child.
We hope you can join us!
Please RSVP using the above Google form link or QR code below:
Scholastic Book Fair Starts Today!
Dear PS 101 Families,
We’re excited to announce that our Fall 2026 Scholastic Book Fair will be held at PS 101 from October 13 to October 20, 2026!
As part of the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards, all students are encouraged to read books at their appropriate reading level to build fluency and comprehension. The Book Fair is a great opportunity for students to purchase books for both personal enjoyment and educational assignments.
📚 Reading is one of the most important skills you can help nurture in your child. Books are affordably priced, with some starting at just $4.00 plus tax.
📌 Important Notes:
- Sales tax will be applied to all purchases, in accordance with New York State regulations.
- No pennies will be used or accepted to make checkout easier and avoid lost or heavy change. All amounts will be rounded up, and the extra pennies collected will go toward future school events.
Below is a sample price chart to help you estimate how much money to send with your child:
| Before Tax | After Tax | Rounded Up (Cash Only) |
| $1.00 | $1.09 | $1.10 |
| $3.99 | $4.34 | $4.35 |
| $4.50 | $4.90 | $4.90 |
| $4.99 | $5.43 | $5.45 |
| $5.99 | $6.52 | $6.55 |
| $6.99 | $7.61 | $7.65 |
| $8.49 | $9.24 | $9.25 |
| $8.99 | $9.79 | $9.80 |
| $9.99 | $10.88 | $10.90 |
| $10.99 | $11.96 | $12.00 |
| $11.99 | $13.05 | $13.05 |
🕒 Class Visit Schedule:
Each class will be scheduled to visit the Book Fair during school hours.
💳 Payment Options:
- Cash: Please send spending money in a sealed envelope, labeled with your child’s name and class.
- eWallet: A safe, cash-free way for your child to shop. Set up your child’s eWallet between now – October 20, 2026 using the QR code below:
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact our main office at 718-372-0221.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Reminder: PS 101 Open School Week
Dear PS 101 Families:
We are very excited for PS 101’s Open School Week. Open School Week is a chance for you to visit your child’s classroom, quietly sit in the back of the classroom and observe a lesson while instruction is taking place. We have specific designated times for you to visit from Tuesday, October 13th through Friday, October 16th.
In order for you to participate, please note the following rules:
- There is a specific scheduled time for your visit by grade. There will be no exceptions or request changes to the assigned day of the week for your child’s grade.
- You may not take pictures or video. Even though you may want a picture of your child, there are other children in the class who may not have permission to be photographed.
- To enter PS 101, please ensure you have valid ID to show our NYPD School Safety Agent for admittance.
- Please do not interrupt or disturb the teaching and learning process. Students and teachers will be working in their classrooms as they normally do.
- Please do not bring younger siblings.
- This is not a time to meet with your child’s teacher. You are there as a visitor to watch a lesson. Parent-teacher conferences are on Thursday, November 6th.
- We will have our Scholastic Book Fair and shop open for you to purchase books for your at-home child’s library.
The grade and times designated are as follows:
| GRADE | DATE | TIME |
| Grade 3 + Grade 4 + Class 234 | Tuesday, October 13 | 8:45 am – 9:30 am |
| Grade 5 + Class 548 + Class K5 | Wednesday, October 14 | 8:45 am – 9:30 am |
| Grade 1 + Grade 2 + Class 123 | Thursday, October 15 | 8:45 am – 9:30 am |
| PRE-K + KINDERGARTEN + Class K18 (excluding K5 > rescheduled to October 14) | Friday, October 16 | 8:45 am – 9:30 am |
Parent Teacher Conferences:
- Tuesday, November 3rd is a student non-attendance day and is also our Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences, with scheduled appointment times during the afternoon and evening sessions at 12:20 – 2:20pm and 4:30 – 7pm.
- All children in Kindergarten through fifth grades are scheduled to receive their first report card in early December – after the first marking period.
We hope you join in the teaching and learning experiences during your child’s designated date/time.
If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to speak with your child’s teacher or contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 347-563-4680 or BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
