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Little Lighthouse Team – Pet Supply Drive
Greetings PS 101 Families:
Our Little Lighthouse Team is supporting the Pretty Pittie Committee, an organization dedicated to the rescue and care of dogs, by hosting a Pet Supply Drive from now until January 30th!
Please show your support by donating dog food, treats, and supplies (such as waste bags and water bowls). Students can drop off their donations to Mr. Cavarretta in the Music room during the school day. See flyer below for further information.
Thank you for your continued support!
RESCHEDULED: Special Education Information Event for Parents
Greetings PS 101 Parents/Guardians of Students with IEPs:
Due to a meeting conflict, we have rescheduled our upcoming in-person Special Education Information Event with AP Damiano. Please join us on January 28 at 9am (NEW DATE) to meet AP Damiano and learn the essentials of your child’s IEP. We have also opened the event to parents of students with IEPs in ALL grades (K – 5th Grades).
To register for this event, please sign up using the following link and see updated flyer below for further details. If you signed up already for the original event, you do not need to register again.
Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/muuwstyb
*Kindly note, all attendees must check in with the security guard and bring in a valid proof of ID at time of entry.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your continued support!
NYC Public School Immunization Requirements Remain Unchanged
Dear Families,
You may have seen information in the news about recent updates to federal childhood vaccination recommendations. These updates do not affect the vaccines required for school attendance in New York City. The current New York State and New York City immunization requirements for students attending school during the 2025–26 school year remain unchanged.
All existing immunization policies and procedures for student attendance remain in place. For guidance, refer to the medical immunization requirements for the 2025–26 school year document, the 2025–26 Immunization Chart for Families, and the Guidance to Schools on Immunization Compliance document.
You can find information in multiple languages about the vaccines that students must have at the start of the school year, as well as the New York City vaccine schedule for children of all ages at Immunizations.
Families with questions about their child’s immunization status should contact their school or health care provider.
Translations in Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, etc available here
GK
Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1st Grade Families: Parent-Child Music and Rhythm Workshop Invitation
Dear PS 101 Families,
We are excited to invite you and your child to a special Parent-Child Music and Rhythm Workshop, in partnership with Marquis Studio! This engaging session will focus on Music and Rhythm, where children will explore tempo, melody, and pitch through interactive, hands-on activities designed to foster a deeper appreciation for music.
Event Details:
- Topic: Music and Rhythm
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Location: PS 101 School Building
Important Notes:
- Seats are limited to 25 students.
- Participants will be selected by lottery after the RSVP deadline (Sunday, January 18, 2026).
- Selected families will receive a separate text message from 347-563-4680 during the week of January 19, 2026.
👉 RSVP here: https://forms.gle/nQxYkE2oZNcDjmN58
🎶We look forward to a morning filled with fun and learning! 🥁
1st & 2nd Grade Families: Parent-Child Drawing Event Invitation
Dear PS 101 1st & 2nd Grade Parents,
We are excited to invite you and your child to a special Parent-Child Drawing Event, hosted in partnership with Marquis Studio!
Event Details:
- Topic: Drawing
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Location: PS 101 School Building
Important Notes:
- Seats are limited to 25 students.
- Participants will be selected by lottery after the RSVP deadline (Sunday, January 18, 2026).
- Selected families will receive a separate text message from 347-563-4680 during the week of January 19, 2026.
👉 RSVP here: https://forms.gle/KpJCmCVJMfq19AZy7
We look forward to a creative and fun morning with you and your child! ✏️🎨
Nutrition Afterschool Program
Greetings PS 101 Nutrition Afterschool Program Families:
This is a friendly reminder that the last day of the Nutrition Program will be January 23rd.
We are excited to share that on May 1st we will host a Farmers’ Market Celebration, and all participating students will be invited back to join us for this special event. Please mark your calendars.
Thank you for your continued support. We truly appreciate your participation and look forward to celebrating together in May.
Warm regards,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Pre-Notice: Upcoming Parent-Child Music and Rhythm Workshop (Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1st Grade)
Dear PS 101 Families,
Mark your calendars! We’re excited to announce an upcoming Parent-Child Music and Rhythm Workshop, in partnership with Marquis Studio. This workshop will immerse you and your child in the basics of tempo, melody, and pitch through fun, hands-on activities.
Save the Date:
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Location: PS 101 School Building
Please note that space is limited to 25 students, and participants will be selected on a lottery basis. Keep an eye out for the official invitation with RSVP details on Thursday, January 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM!
We look forward to a fun and educational experience with you and your child! 🎶🥁
Pre-Notice: Upcoming Parent-Child Drawing Event (1st & 2nd Grade Only)
Dear PS 101 Parents,
Get ready for an exciting opportunity! We are thrilled to announce an upcoming drawing event exclusively for 1st and 2nd graders, in partnership with Marquis Studio.
Save the Date:
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Location: PS 101 School Building
In this fun and engaging session, your child will explore the basics of drawing with guidance from professionals. Seats are limited to 25 participants and will be filled on a lottery basis.
More details, including RSVP instructions, will be shared on Thursday, January 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM. Stay tuned!
Opening of 3-K and Pre-K Applications
Dear Future PS 101 Families,
Parents can begin submitting applications for their child to enroll in 3-K or pre-K for the 2026–27 school year on January 14. Families who have signed up for the admissions mailing list or have created a MySchools Account will be notified once the application is open via an email.
- Families can apply online on MySchools.nyc, over the phone by calling (718) 935-2009, and in-person at a Family Welcome Center.
- Families must submit their applications for 3-K and pre-K by February 27.
- Families can attend upcoming elementary admissions virtual events to learn more about the 3-K and pre-K admissions process; interpretation services are available at the events. Details about the events can be found on schools.nyc.gov, and you may view this flyer (available in all NYCPS languages) with families.
Please be advised that PS 101 DOES NOT HAVE a 3-K program.
GK
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