Dear PS 101 Families,
GKorrol
Principal
Reminder: Monday September 20- 8:30am arrival for all
Dear PS 101 Families-
Please be reminded that beginning Monday September 20, 2021, all students have an 8:30am arrival.
- All students will enter through the school yard.
- All students must have a completed Health Screener and Mask.
- 24th Avenue is the FAST PASS line– for completed Health Screeners
- Bay 35th will be used if you need to complete a Health Screener.
- Grades Kindergarten and 1st Grade will have line-up in the school yard
- Grades 2, 3, 4, and 5, will enter the school yard and then walk straight up to their classroom.
What’s Happening in NYC Public Schools Update: Week of September 13-17, 2021
Dear PS 101 Families:
We were thrilled to welcome students back to the classroom—and in-person learning—this week! It was a joyous homecoming as students, teachers, school staff, and families reconnected in schools throughout the city. We are proud to once again be serving our students in safe, healthy, supportive classrooms where they can grow socially, emotionally, and academically. Please visit this DOE website for the most up-to-date information on the historic 2021-22 school year: schools.nyc.gov/homecoming
For more information about important forms to complete, COVID-19 vaccination and testing, quarantine protocols and remote instruction, and resources to receive help, you can read more here: What’s Happening in NYC Public Schools, Week of September 13-17
Translations are posted at https://schools.nyc.gov/messagesforfamilies
***NEW***Morning Arrival September 2021
Dear PS101 Families:
School hours are 8:30am-2:45pm this school year.
Starting Monday September 20th, all students are to arrive at 8:30am
There are no early drop-offs and parents must have a completed Health Screener.
We will have FOUR entrances for arrival.
- Grades 2, 3, 4 & 5 will enter on Benson Avenue at both exits (off the corners of 35th street and 24th Avenue)
- Grades Kindergarten and 1st Grade will enter into the school yard
- Pre-Kindergarten will enter on 24th Avenue (off the corner of Benson)
- ***See Map below***
Message from Principal Korrol about Arrival and Dismissal:
Breakfast is “Grab and Go” -all students will grab a breakfast bag and take it to their classroom to eat, the same as they did last year, in their classroom.
As per NYC regulations, all students must complete a Health Screener before entering PS101. The Health Screener is the same as last year and can easily be completed on your phone (HINT: Bookmark it for easy access). This year we do not need to take temperature checks at the school; parents are expected to take their child’s temperature at home.
NYCDOE REQUIRED FACE COVERINGS All staff, students, and visitors entering a New York City Department of Education (DOE) school building MUST wear a face covering in accordance with NYCDOE guidance. Face coverings must be worn both indoors and outdoors when on DOE school grounds, regardless of COVID-19 vaccine status. Acceptable face coverings include but are not limited to disposable surgical masks that cover both the mouth and nose.
What Types of Face Coverings Are Not Permitted on DOE Property?
- Bandanas and neck gaiters are not permitted.
- Face coverings with an exhalation valve or vent are not permitted as exhalation valves allow unfiltered exhaled air to escape to others.
- Face coverings that completely cover or hide an individual’s face, such as ski masks, are not permitted.
- Unless otherwise approved by school administration, clear face shields cannot be worn unless accompanied by a face covering.
School Safety and Early Pick-up
Dear PS 101 Families-
Due to safety protocols and staff assignments, if you need to pick up your child early for a doctors appointment, etc, you must do so before 2pm. Additionally, you must have a valid reason for taking your child out of school early. Please do your best to schedule any and all appointments after school hours.
Any parents who arrive to pick up their child after 2pm will be asked to wait for normal dismissal as we will not have staff to assist.
G.Korrol
Principal
Dismissal Map September 2022 (NEW)
Dear PS101 Families:
****Please note the changes to 1st and 4th Grade dismissal exits. All other grades are the same****
School hours are 8:30am-2:45pm this school year.
Grades Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grade 1 and 2 will be dismissing approximately 2:35pm
Grades 3, 4 and 5- will be dismissing approximately 2:40pm
Please ensure you are on time when picking up your child
The Dismissal map is located below for your convenience
All families picking up students are expected to wear face masks as per NYC mandate.
NYCDOE REQUIRED FACE COVERINGS All staff, students, and visitors entering a New York City Department of Education (DOE) school building MUST wear a face covering in accordance with NYCDOE guidance. Face coverings must be worn both indoors and outdoors when on DOE school grounds, regardless of COVID-19 vaccine status. Acceptable face coverings include but are not limited to disposable surgical masks that cover both the mouth and nose.
What Types of Face Coverings Are Not Permitted on DOE Property?
- Bandanas and neck gaiters are not permitted.
- Face coverings with an exhalation valve or vent are not permitted as exhalation valves allow unfiltered exhaled air to escape to others.
- Face coverings that completely cover or hide an individual’s face, such as ski masks, are not permitted.
- Unless otherwise approved by school administration, clear face shields cannot be worn unless accompanied by a face covering.
GK
Update to Bensonhurst Community Transit – D Trains
Dear PS 101 Families:
Please be advised that starting Saturday, September 18, 2021 through January 2022, there will be no D train service between Bay 50th Street Station and Stillwell Avenue/Coney Island Station due to the MTA’s planned flood protection work over the Coney Island Creek.
Shuttle bus service will be available between Bay 50th Street and Stillwell Avenue/Coney Island stations. For alternate service, more information is available at this link: new.mta.info/coneyislandyard
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Yom Kippur – Schools Closed on Thursday, September 16, 2021
Dear PS 101 Families:
Please be advised that all New York City Department of Education elementary schools will be closed in observance of Yom Kippur.
School will reopen as regularly scheduled on Friday, September 17, 2021.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Student-Parent Handbook 2021-2022
Dear PS 101 Families:
Our Student-Parent Handbook will serve you with pertinent information regarding NYC procedures and academic policies. It will also include PS 101 school-level protocols in which all families and students must abide by and respect. Please refer to this handbook:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14y8L-3bj3kbAtN8dSBWkDAjg3pxMTCSx/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs
Thank you for your cooperation to ensure the best experiences for our school community.
Gregg Korrol
Principal
What class is my child in? (Orange vests)
Dear PS 1010 Families-
If you are unsure what class your child is in, please look for PS101 Staff members wearing orange vests. They have class lists and can tell you your child’s class.
See you soon 🙂
GKorrol
Principal
Successful Day 1_ Get Ready for Day 2!
Good afternoon PS 101 Families-
We are so thrilled to be having a very successful day 1 of school. We thank you for your patience this morning as the Health Screener NYC webpage wasnt working, which caused delays.
To help us speed things up tomorrow and for the rest of the week, please remember:
- Have your completed Health Screener ready.
- Line up on 24th Avenue ONLY if you have your screener ready (if you don’t have it ready you’ll need to enter on Bay 35th Street)
- Grades 3, 4, 5 and Pre-K come at 8:30am
- Grades K, 1 and 2 come at 8:45am
- ONLY bring supplies if you are in Grades 2 & 3 (Wednesday is for Grades 1 & 2)
Starting September 20th, all students will begin school at 8:30am.
Do you want to see pictures from today? Follow us on Instagram
GK
