Coffee with Korrol Principal Meeting

Dear PS101 Families,

We are happy to announce the Coffee with Principal Korrol meetings for this coming school year.

At these meetings, Principal Korrol meets with parents from a specific grade to get to know you better, to inform you about PS101, to discuss expectations for the school year, offer parenting strategies to help your child be successful (and to make you an even more amazing parent), and answer any questions you have.

Parents must register for the meeting below. Light breakfast will be served during the discussion.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the scheduled time so we can start promptly.

Register for:

Kindergarten Coffee with Korrol: September 17 at 9am

Grade 5 Coffee with Korrol: September 25 at 9am

Grade 1 Coffee with Korrol: October 2 at 9am

Grade 4 Coffee with Korrol: October 9 at 9am

Grade 2 Coffee with Korrol: October 16 at 9am

Grade 3 Coffee with Korrol: October 23 at 9am

Pre-K Coffee with Korrol: November 6 at 9am

I look forward to seeing you there!
GK

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Important Reminder: Devices with Recording Capabilities Prohibited at School

Dear Parents and Guardians of PS 101,

We are writing to remind you of our school policy regarding personal technology and electronic devices. To ensure a safe, focused, and respectful learning environment for all students, devices capable of taking photographs, recording video, or capturing audio—including smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and digital cameras—are not permitted to be in use during the school day. These devices can create significant distractions during class and interfere with the educational process.

More importantly, this policy is essential for protecting the privacy, safety, and well-being of every child in our school community. Federal and state privacy laws strictly regulate the capture and sharing of images or recordings of minor children without official consent. Allowing unmonitored devices that record or photograph poses serious privacy concerns for our students and staff. We kindly ask for your cooperation in speaking with your child about leaving these devices at home.

Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our school environment safe and secure for everyone.

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PS 101 Afterschool Programs (Academic Support/Test Prep, ELL Support, and Mandarin) – Information & Start Dates

Dear PS 101 After-School Families:

Afterschool Programs Starting on Tuesday, September 29th: Academic Support/Test Prep, ELL Support, and Mandarin.

Please be advised that the Academic Support/Test Prep, ELL Support, and Mandarin Afterschool programs will be starting on Tuesday, September 29th. If your child received a permission form to attend these after-school programs and you have signed and returned the form, then your child will start attending these programs next week.

As a reminder, please note the following start days and dismissal times for each program:

Academic Support/Test Prep Tuesday – Thursday:

  • Starts Tuesday, September 29th and takes place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 2:20pm – 4:20pm.
  • Dismissal starts promptly at 4:15pm in the schoolyard. You must ensure your child is picked up on time.

ELL Support Tuesday – Thursday:

  • Starts Tuesday, September 29th and takes place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 2:20pm – 4:20pm.
  • Dismissal starts promptly at 4:15pm in the schoolyard. You must ensure your child is picked up on time.

Mandarin Tuesday – Thursday:

  • Starts Tuesday, September 29th and takes place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 2:20pm – 4:20pm.
  • Dismissal starts promptly at 4:15pm in the schoolyard. You must ensure your child is picked up on time.

Kindly note, all afterschool programs housed at PS 101 (including BCA and Angel Center) will be cancelled on Wednesday, September 30th for our teaching staff to welcome parents for Back to School Night.

If you have any questions, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 1-347-563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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Schools Closed on September 21st: Yom Kippur

Dear PS 101 Families,

This is a reminder that all New York City Public Schools will be closed on Monday, September 21st in observance of Yom Kippur.

We look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday, September 22nd.

For important updates and upcoming dates, please visit our school website at www.ps101k.com. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at (347) 563-4680.

Wishing you a peaceful holiday.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

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Start Using Super Teacher Tutor TODAY (Tutoring App)

Dear PS 101 Parents,

All PS101 families have free access to Super Teacher.

Super Teacher (AI Tutoring App)

  • What it is: An interactive AI-powered tutoring mobile and web application designed for children ages 3 to 10 (primarily focusing on early reading, math, and general subjects).
  • How it works: The app uses pre-scripted human teacher content combined with speech transcription and synthetic voice technology. Children speak out loud to answer prompts, and the app responds to them by name, simulating a one-on-one private tutor.
  • Features: Offers unlimited interactive lessons, daily challenges, and flashcards that adapt in real time to a child’s skill level.

To access Super Teacher:

  1. Download the app – install Super Teacher on your iPad, iPhone, Android or Chromebook. The app is free to download on the App Store (iOS) and Play Store (Android & Chromebook).
  2. Log in with Clever- using this link to log into Super Teacher with your child’s school account (same as you would use for Google classroom).

Once you’re logged in with Clever, you have access to the full Super Teacher app. If you run into any issues or if you have any questions, you can contact the company at support@getsuperteacher.com.

Please watch the tutorial below on how to use your child’s AI Teacher and begin using this fun and engaging learning experience to help them learn from home starting today. Your child’s teacher can see if your child is logging on and doing work 🙂

tutorial on how to use your child’s AI Teacher
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PS 101 Device Request

Does your child need a learning device for at home learning?

We would like to offer a learning device for our students who do not have a computer device at home for asynchronous learning and snow days. All new admits must complete the google form to survey your at-home tech needs.

All students will be issued a chromebook this year. Please note that there are no iPads available.

Complete a Learning Device Request Form: LINK:  PS 101 Device Request Form

  • Computer requests will only be honored if you DO NOT have a device at home.
  • All new admits to PS 101 MUST complete the form to verify need or not. New admits include: walk-ins, transfers, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students.
  • If you already have a school device, you may not request another.
  • Devices will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Our Technology Specialist, Ms. Sum, will be in touch to assign a device and schedule a pick-up date. Any questions or concerns may be directed to our PS 101 Computer Technology Specialist, Ms. Sum at YSum2@schools.nyc.gov.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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Forms & Flows: The New “Blue Cards”

Dear PS 101 families,

In order to make things more efficient for our school and make it easier for you at home, we are excited to share that our school will be using Forms & Flows (formerly Operoo) to help us better manage and organize required school forms.

This new system will make it easier for parents to receive, complete, and submit important forms, while helping our school keep track of required information more efficiently.

An account creation email was sent to you earlier this week. Please follow the instructions in the email to activate your account. And fill out the requested forms as soon as you receive the request. We appreciate your support and cooperation as we transition to this new system.

In time, we will use this system for trip slips, health forms, trip money collection and more!

Please ensure to register.

GK
Principal

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PS 101 School and Schoolyard Important Safety Reminders

Dear PS 101 Families,

Please be advised of the following safety practices in and outside of the school building. Safety is a shared responsibility amongst our community and by practicing these safety protocols, you can help us maintain a safe and respectful environment for students and everyone in our school community.

School and Schoolyard Rules:

  • We love animals, but for safety reasons dogs and other pets are not allowed in the school building, schoolyard and dismissal areas. While you absolutely love your pets, please be reminded that some children and adults get scared.
  • Do not use electric scooters or e-bikes in the schoolyard, directly in front of the school or on the school ramps.
  • Scooters and bicycles are not permitted for use in the schoolyard before 3:00 pm which ensures a safe and orderly dismissal.
  • Students are not permitted to play ball in the school yard during dismissal. After everyone dismisses at 3:00 pm, students may use the park with parent supervision.
  • Do not bring glass containers onto school grounds. Glass containers of any kind pose as a risk, and we will discard any of these items if observed in the classroom. Please ensure only plastic containers, bottles, or jars are used for all purposes.
  • When using the schoolyard during afterschool hours, you must remain vigilant and supervise your children during outdoor play. Do not leave your children unattended, especially younger, non-school age children.
  • Smoking is not allowed in the schoolyard or around the school building as per NYS Law.
  • Encourage kind and respectful behavior toward others with children and adults.

Drills: Evacuation and Lockdown

  • Evacuation Drills (AKA Fire drills)- occur 8 times per year
    Our first 6 Evacuation Drills will take place the weeks of September 14, 21 and 28.
  • Lockdown Drills– occur 4 times per year.
    Our first lockdown drill will be in October and our second in November.
  • You can read more about Safety Protocols and Required Drills here

Thank you as always for your partnership and cooperation in keeping our school premises a safe and enjoyable space for all children.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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Welcoming our Newest Assistant Principal

Dear PS 101 families,

We are proud to welcome Mrs. Nicole Capone to our administrative team. For two decades Mrs. Capone has taught, coached, and led in NYC Public Schools, growing from classroom teacher, to grade leader, to coach, and now serving as IA Assistant Principal.

Mrs. Capone will supervise Grades 3, 4, & 5

The rest of our Administrative team is still in place.

Mrs. Kane supervises Grades PK, K & 1.

Mrs. Percaccio will supervise Grade 2 and oversee instruction for all grades.

Mr. Damiano will be in charge of safety, compliance, special ed and other matters.

We literally have the best admin team ever- ready, willing and able to serve the PS 101 community.

Looking forward to an amazing school year ahead 🙂

GK

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What’s For Lunch Today?

Have you ever wondered what P.S.101 will be serving your child to eat?

Did you know you can learn what your child is having for breakfast or lunch everyday in any NYC school?

This is great information for any parent, especially if there are particular foods your child doesn’t like to eat or has an allergy.

 

Use the following link to see the daily and monthly school food menu. There’s even an app!

School Breakfast/Lunch Menu

School Lunch App (App Store for Mac users)

School Lunch App (Google Play Story for Android users)

*Please note the Office of School Food is in charge of the menu and choices, not PS 101. Menu options may change without notice.

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September 2026: School Spirit Days

Dear PS 101 Families:

September Theme: Welcome

Welcome to a new school year! We are excited to celebrate school spirit with our PS 101 families. Our monthly Spirit Calendar is a fun way for students to participate, build friendships, and show their Viking Pride.

Join the Fun!

We encourage your child to participate in this month’s Spirit Days by wearing the designated colors or themed attire. Every Spirit Day helps build school pride and brings our PS 101 community together!

Capture the Memories!

We hope your family enjoys participating in this month’s Spirit Days! Visit our PS 101 Instagram page to see classroom highlights, school events, and celebrations throughout the month.

Thursday, September 10thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – SHOW YOUR PS 101 VIKING PRIDE!
WEAR PS 101 school apparel! You may also WEAR our school color: BLUE!
Friday, September 11thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY-  HONOR, SUPPORT, AND REMEMBER!
WEAR RED-WHITE-BLUE
Let’s commemorate 9/11 and show our support !
Friday, September 25thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- Celebrate YOUR HERITAGE!
It’s HERITAGE DAY – represent your true-self!
WEAR something special to show-off your heritage and be proud!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher or our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at 347-563-4680 or BLin9@schools.nyc.gov. 

Sincerely, 

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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