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 29 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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Parent Coordinator Phone Issues

Dear PS 101 Families:

Please be advised that our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing’s phone (347-563-4680) is not working properly at the moment. Due to technical issues, she may not be able to reply back to you on her phone as quickly as she usually does.

If there are any urgencies, please kindly direct your inquiries to the main office at 718-372-0221 during school hours.

We will notify you again when the phone issue is fixed. Thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.

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Important Update: Upcoming School Calendar & PTC Changes

Dear Parents and Families,

Please note an upcoming change to our school calendar and Parent-Teacher Conference dates:

  • Election Day (Tuesday, November 3): As a reminder, all NYC school buildings are closed for in-person attendance on Election Day. For our school, this day will now be a remote half-day of instruction for students in the morning, followed by remote Parent-Teacher Conferences in the afternoon.
  • Thursday, November 5: This date was originally scheduled as a Parent-Teacher Conference day with early dismissal, but it will now be a full regular instructional day for all students.  Dismissal will be at 2:20pm.  

Specific schedules and appointment sign-up details for Election Day conferences will be shared soon. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!

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Marquis Studios Arts Residency Program

Dear PS 101 Families:

PS 101 is proud to continue our 20-year partnership with Marquis Studios, bringing professional teaching artists into our classrooms through engaging 10-week arts residencies. These hands-on experiences encourage creativity, collaboration, and cultural exploration while supporting student learning across the curriculum. Please see this year’s Marquis Studios residency offerings below:

2026-2027 Cycle 1 (October – December) and Cycle II (January – March) Residencies

PRE-KINDERGARTEN
2 DAYS OF THE WEEK
Combined w/ KGN		CYCLE II Discipline: DANCEResidency: Creative Movement – Pre-Kindergarten – 2 Classes
Teaching Artist: Negesti Mcintosh or Chris Bell
KINDERGARTEN
9 classesDay 1- 5 classesDay 2- 4 classes
Combined w/PRE-K		CYCLE II Discipline: DANCEResidency: Creative Movement – Kindergarten – 7 Classes (Includes Class  K18)
Teaching Artist: Negesti Mcintosh or Chris Bell
GRADE ONE
1 DAY PER WEEK		CYCLE II Discipline:  VISUAL ARTSResidency: Puppet Making – 1st Grade – 6 Classes
Teaching Artist: Aurelio 
GRADE TWO
2 DAYS PER WEEK
Day 1- 4 classes
Day 2- 4 classes		CYCLE II Discipline: THEATERResidency: Circus Arts – 2nd Grade – 8 Classes (Includes Class 123)
Teaching Artist: Two Too Far Team
GRADE THREE
2 DAYS PER WEEK
Day 1- 4 classes
Day 2- 4 classes		CYCLE II Discipline: VISUAL ARTSResidency: Mosaic Art – 3rd Grade – 8 Classes (Includes Class 234)
Teaching Artist: Patricia Freed (TRISH)
GRADE FOUR
2 DAYS PER WEEK
Day 1- 4 classes
Day 2- 4 classes		CYCLE II Discipline: VISUAL ARTSResidency: Abstract Art – 4th Grade – 7 Classes
Teaching Artist: Chelsey Pettyjohn
GRADE FIVE
2 DAYS PER WEEK
Day 1- 4 classes
Day 2- 4 classes		CYCLE I Discipline:  VISUAL ARTSResidency: Mixed Visual Arts –- 5th Grade – 8 Classes (Includes 548)
Teaching Artist: TBD
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Grade PRE-Kindergarten: 2 classes
Classes: PRE-K1 and PRE-K2
Residency: Creative Movement > This residency serves as an introduction to dance which allows students to improve spatial awareness, rhythm, and body control.
Residency Artist – Negesti Mcintosh
Cycle: II
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Grade Kindergarten: 7 classes
Classes: K1-K2-K3-K4-K5-K6-K18
Residency: Creative Movement > This residency serves as an introduction to dance which allows students to improve spatial awareness, rhythm and body control.
Residency Artist: Negesto Mcintosh
Cycle: II

Grade One: 6 classes
Classes: 101-102-103-104-105-106
Residency:  Puppet Making > Students take a hands-on approach to the craft of puppetry, using an array of visual art materials to design and build their own creative puppets with unique character traits and expressions.
Residency Artist: Aurelio
Cycle: II
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Grade Two: 8 classes
Classes: 201-202-203-204-205-206-207-Class 123
Residency: Circus Arts > Students engage in physical theater and performance art circus techniques such as clowning, and comedy, in addition to learning skills such as juggling, balancing, and floor exercises.
Residency Artist: Fred/Dan/Claire – Two Two Far Team
Cycle: II

Grade Three: 8 Classes
Classes: 301-302-303-304-305-306-307-234
Residency: Mosaic Art > Students in this residency learn how to arrange geometric paper shapes and/or pre-cut tiles into unique patterns and images. Students may work individually or as a team.
Residency Artist: Patricia Freed (Trish)
Cycle: II

Grade Four: 7 Classes
Classes: 401-402-403-404-405-406- 407
Residency: Abstract Art > Students express ideas and feelings through color, pattern, and spatial relationships rather than literal or figurative representations. Students may use a variety of mixed media like collage, drawing, painting, paper maché etc.
Residency Artist: Chelsey Pettyjohn
Cycle: II

Grade Five: 8 Classes
Classes: 501-502-503-504-505-506-507-548
Residency: Mixed Visual Arts > In this engaging exploration of 2D and 3D art, students work with a variety of materials, tools, and techniques to create original works. Students develop their understanding of color, line, texture, and composition while building confidence and creativity through hands-on experience.
Residency Artist: TBD
Cycle: 1

Casa Grant: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM : GRADES 2 + 3 and Grades 4 + 5
Residency: YOGA Wellness- Teaching Artists lead students through self-reflective exercises and ability-appropriate yoga poses. Students learn breath control, balance, and muscular coordination.
CYCLE II January to March + CYCLE III March to June
*YOGA > 15  sessions – Grades 2-3 (25 students)
*YOGA > 15 sessions – Grades 4-5 (25 students)

*Parent/Child SATURDAY TOGETHER TIME Workshops: (6) TBD with residency titles
CYCLE II: January and February
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Tomorrow is PS 101 Back to School Night!

Dear PS 101 Families:

We are excited to welcome you to Back to School Night at PS 101 on Wednesday, September 30th, taking place in your child’s classroom! To best accommodate family schedules, classroom teachers, cluster teachers, ESL personnel and RTI support staff will host three identical in-person presentations at the following times.

You may attend any of the three sessions that works best for you:
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
6:30 PM
Schedule:
– PS101 main entrance doors will open 5 minutes to the start of the session (4:25pm/5:25pm/6:25pm).
– Teachers will begin their presentation approximately 10 minutes after (4:40pm/5:40pm/6:40pm) which allows parents time to find the classroom.
– Main entrance doors will close 20 minutes after the start of each session (4:50pm/5:50pm/6:50pm).
– If you arrive after the doors are closed, you will wait for the next session to begin.
Information Sessions:
– Classroom routines and behavior expectations
– Parent + teacher communication and partnership
– Operational procedures (field trips, absence notes)
– Curriculum and instruction highlights, including Into Reading/IReady/Envisions/My World/Amplify, Leader In Me and standardized test preparation.
– Homework guidelines and assessment practices
– A brief Q&A to close each session

*Our Cluster Specialty Teachers (Dance, Science, LEGO Robotics, Physical Education, STEM, Visual Arts/Graphic Design, Library, and Music) as well as ESL personnel will also present in-person at 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 6:30 PM.
Related Services Virtual Sessions:
Our Related Service Providers, including Speech and Language Therapists, Social Workers, Guidance Counselors, School Psychologist will also host presentations at the same time slots: 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 6:30 PM.
Teacher + Class Directory: (hard copies will also be available + posted)
LINK: 2026 BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT DIRECTORY

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

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at (347) 563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov. We look forward to seeing you on this evening and partnering together for a fantastic school year!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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October 2026: School Spirit Days

Dear PS 101 Families:

October Theme: Community

October is a wonderful time to celebrate friendship, kindness, and school spirit. We hope your family enjoys joining us as we continue building a caring and connected PS 101 community.

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!

Have fun celebrating this month’s Spirit Days! Visit our PS 101 Instagram page to see classroom highlights, school events, and celebrations happening throughout the month.

Friday, October 16thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – CRAZY HAIR DAY!
Do you have a silly hairstyle to share?
WEAR your craziest, silliest, most fun hairstyle!
Friday, October 23rdSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- THINK PINK!
Let’s support Breast Cancer Awareness month and WEAR PINK! Show your Viking Leader Pride and Support: WEAR PINK!
Friday, October 30thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- CHARACTER DAY AT PS 101
Dress up as your favorite character/animal/person!

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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Scholastic Book Fair: October 13th – 20th

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 Afterschool Programs (Academic Support/Test Prep, ELL Support, Mandarin, Drama, and Music) Start This Week

Dear PS 101 After-School Families:

Please be advised that the Academic Support/Test Prep/Drama, ELL Support, Mandarin, and Music 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.

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

Academic Support/Test Prep/Drama 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.

Music Club:

  • Brass Club starts Tuesday, September 29th and takes place every Tuesday and Thursdays from 2:20pm – 4:20pm.
  • Strings/Violin Club starts Friday, October 2nd and takes place every Wednesday and Fridays from 2:20pm – 4:20pm.
  • Dismissal starts promptly at 4:15pm in the schoolyard. You must ensure your child is picked up on time.

SATURDAY TEST PREP/ACADEMIC SUPPORT AFTERSCHOOL:

  • Starts Saturday, October 3rd and takes place every Saturday from 8:00am – 11:00am.
  • Dismissal starts promptly at 10:50am in the main entrance of the school. 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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Important Dates – October 2026

Dear PS 101 Families,

October is filled with exciting opportunities for learning, school spirit, and community! As the fall season continues, we look forward to celebrating together through engaging classroom experiences and special events. Please review this month’s important dates and reminders below to help your family stay informed and connected.

Wishing your family a wonderful October!

DATE
OCTOBER EVENT DETAILS
Friday, October 2ndCoffee with Korrol and GRADE 1 FAMILIES ONLY- 9am start.
Join Principal Korrol to learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q+A session.
*Remember to register!
Tuesday, October 6thPTA General Membership Meeting via ZOOM at 10am.
Link to follow, prior to the meeting date.
Friday, October 9thCoffee with Korrol and GRADE 4 FAMILIES ONLY- 9am start.
Join Principal Korrol to learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q+A session.
*Remember to register!
Friday, October 16th > Rescheduled to Friday, October 29thCoffee with Korrol and GRADE 2 FAMILIES ONLY- 9am start.
Join Principal Korrol to learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q+A session.
*Remember to register!
Monday, October 12thNYC Schools Closed
Holiday Observance: Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Tuesday, October 13th – Friday, October 16thPS 101 Open School Week
Visit PS 101 while instruction is taking place as an observer. You will see your child working in their classroom with their teacher and classmates. A specific schedule of dates/times and grades/classes to follow.
Tuesday, October 13th – Tuesday, October 20thSCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR- SHOP and SAVE at PS 101! Send your child to school with spending money or set-up ewallet for book shopping!
Tuesday, October 13th – Friday, October 16thCLASS LECTURE VISITS with guest speakers to review traffic safety from the NYC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION with Grades 4 and 5 ONLY.
Friday, October 16thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY– CRAZY HAIR DAY!
Do you have a silly hairstyle to share?
WEAR your craziest, silliest, most fun hairstyle!
Friday, October 23rdCoffee with Korrol and GRADE 3 FAMILIES ONLY- 9am start.
Join Principal Korrol to learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q&A session.
*Remember to register!
Friday, October 23rdSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY– THINK PINK!
Let’s support Breast Cancer Awareness month and WEAR PINK!
Show your Viking Leader Pride and Support: WEAR PINK
Friday, October 30thPTA FALL EVENT: PUMPKIN PATCH!
Friday, October 30thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- CHARACTER DAY AT PS 101.
Dress up as your favorite character/person!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher or our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at 347-563-4680 or BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

As always, thank you for your continued partnership and support. We’re grateful for a memorable year and look forward to celebrating all that our students have achieved together!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

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Reminder: PS 101 Back to School Night is on September 30th

Dear PS 101 Families:

We are excited to welcome you to Back to School Night at PS 101 on Wednesday, September 30th, taking place in your child’s classroom! To best accommodate family schedules, classroom teachers, cluster teachers, ESL personnel and RTI support staff will host three identical in-person presentations at the following times.

You may attend any of the three sessions that works best for you:
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
6:30 PM
Schedule:
– PS101 main entrance doors will open 5 minutes to the start of the session (4:25pm/5:25pm/6:25pm).
– Teachers will begin their presentation approximately 10 minutes after (4:40pm/5:40pm/6:40pm) which allows parents time to find the classroom.
– Main entrance doors will close 20 minutes after the start of each session (4:50pm/5:50pm/6:50pm).
– If you arrive after the doors are closed, you will wait for the next session to begin.
Information Sessions:
– Classroom routines and behavior expectations
– Parent + teacher communication and partnership
– Operational procedures (field trips, absence notes)
– Curriculum and instruction highlights, including Into Reading/IReady/Envisions/My World/Amplify, Leader In Me and standardized test preparation.
– Homework guidelines and assessment practices
– A brief Q&A to close each session

*Our Cluster Specialty Teachers (Dance, Science, LEGO Robotics, Physical Education, STEM, Visual Arts/Graphic Design, Library, and Music) as well as ESL personnel will also present in-person at 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 6:30 PM.
Related Services Virtual Sessions:
Our Related Service Providers, including Speech and Language Therapists, Social Workers, Guidance Counselors, School Psychologist will also host presentations at the same time slots: 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 6:30 PM.
Teacher + Class Directory: (hard copies will also be available + posted)
LINK: 2026 BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT DIRECTORY

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

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at (347) 563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov. We look forward to seeing you on this evening and partnering together for a fantastic school year!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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