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.

DateThursday, 10/22/2026
Time9:00 am- 10:00 am
Presenter3rd Grade Leader, Ms. Reilly and 4th Grade Leader, Ms. Librera
LocationPS 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:

Family Literacy Workshop RSVP QR Code
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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 TaxAfter TaxRounded 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:
Scholastic eWallet QR code

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact our main office at 718-372-0221.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

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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:

GRADEDATETIME
Grade 3 + Grade 4 + Class 234Tuesday, October 138:45 am – 9:30 am
Grade 5 + Class 548 + Class K5Wednesday, October 148:45 am – 9:30 am
Grade 1 + Grade 2 + Class 123Thursday, October 158:45 am – 9:30 am
PRE-K + KINDERGARTEN + Class K18
(excluding K5 > rescheduled to October 14)		Friday, October 168:45 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

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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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Gr 5 (and Gr 4) Middle School Admissions Information Session

Greetings PS 101 5th Grade Families:

The 2027–2028 Middle School Application will open on October 14, 2026, and the application deadline is December 11, 2026.

You are invited to join us for an in-person Middle School Admissions Information Session to learn more about the middle school application process, important dates, and how to support your child during the admissions process.

4th Grade parents, if you are interested in joining this workshop to know what’s to come next year, you are welcome to attend.

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM–10:00 AM
Location: PS 101 School Building
RSVP: Please complete the Google Form: https://forms.gle/ZHaUqfTscTuDPPLH9

We encourage all 5th grade families to attend. We look forward to seeing you!

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District 21 Superintendent’s Town Hall

Greetings PS 101 Families:

You are invited to attend Superintendent Erin Lynch-Reyes’ Town Hall Sessions to learn about district initiatives, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations about the future of our schools. If you would like to attend, please register using the links or QR codes below:

Session 1: October 20, 2026 6:30pm – 7:30pm – Please register here

Session 2: December 14, 2026 9:30am – 10:30am – Please register here

Session 3: March 2, 2027 6:30pm – 7:30pm – Please register here

Session 4: June 1, 2027 9:30am – 10:30am – Please register here

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