Greetings PS 101 Families!
Below are the Lunar New Year Performances from our Dual Language classes:
- Opening presentation (Band, Lion Dance, Speeches)
- Kindergarten
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
- Grade 3
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
Enjoy!
GK
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Reminder: Tomorrow is Parent-Teacher Conferences & Half-Day of School
Greetings PS 101 Families:
We’d like to remind you that Thursday, March 5th is our spring Parent-Teacher Conferences and will be a half-day of school with student dismissal at 11:20 am. Students will eat lunch in school before leaving for the day. Please make necessary arrangements for your child ‘s early dismissal at 11:20 am. Kindly note, all PS 101 afterschool programs are cancelled on this day.
You will have the opportunity to participate in a virtual or telephone Parent-Teacher Conference with your child’s teacher on Thursday, March 5th during the following times:
- Afternoon Session: 12:20 pm – 2:20 pm.
- Evening Session: 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm.
Please note:
- If you have not yet scheduled an appointment, please contact your child’s teacher through Google Classroom or the Remind app to arrange a meeting.
- If you are unable to connect with your child’s teacher(s) on this date, please know that teachers are available to schedule alternate appointments during Monday’s Parent Engagement time (after 2:20 pm), unless otherwise arranged.
- The second marking period report cards will be available in your child’s NYC Schools Account beginning Wednesday, March 4th.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your child’s teacher or reach out to our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at 347-563-4680 or BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.
As always, thank you for your partnership and support in your child’s education.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Report Cards for Marking Period 2 Will Be Posted Today!
Greetings PS 101 Families:
Please be advised the second marking period for the school term has come to an end and today, and you will have access to your child’s report card on Wednesday, March 4th in preparation for the spring parent-teacher conferences.
If you should have questions or concerns regarding your child’s grades, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher. Please see below for information on the academic policy and how to retrieve your child’s report card online:
| PS 101 Academic Policy: ME: “Mastery-Exceeds” Standards (95-100) = 4 by NYS Standards MA: “Mastery-Above” Standards (85-94) = a mid-high 3 by NYS Standards MT: “Mastery-Meets” Standards (75-84) = a low-mid 3 by NYS Standards MP: “Mastery-Approaching” Standards (65-74) = 2 by NYS Standards MB: “Mastery-Below Standards (64 or less) = 1 by NYS Standards |
| You may retrieve your child’s Report Card online (we do not give out paper report cards until the last day of school in June): Report Card grades will be posted on this NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) for student grades, school forms, IEPs, tests scores, reading level, enrollment history, transportation, health, attendance, fitness data, scheduling and more. |
| ACCESS TO NYC Schools Account: 1) Go to: www.schoolsaccount.nyc 2) Click on the blue icon/box “Sign In” 3) ENTER your username and password credentials that you signed up with for NYCSA access. 4) CLICK on MyStudent – GREEN BOX. 5) Select your student/child. 6) Select: GRADES 7) Current Report Card will be visible for you to click and access. Past Report Cards are also available for you to access. 8) You can also access a translated version of your child’s report card by clicking SETTINGS (top right corner gear icon) > Click Language Preference from the left side list > Select your language and click SAVE. |
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 347-563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
February Science Scoop
Dear PS 101 Families,
Big discoveries are happening in our classrooms, and we’re excited to share this month’s edition of the Science Scoop!
Our Science Lead Teachers, Ms. Warner and Mr. Lee, have put together another engaging newsletter filled with highlights from across our school community.
Inside this month’s issue, you’ll find:
A featured Scientist of the Month; A fascinating science fact to spark curiosity at home; A snapshot of what students are investigating and learning at each grade level.
From hands-on experiments to thoughtful questioning and real-world connections, our young scientists continue to explore, observe, and think critically every day.
We invite you to take a few moments to read this month’s Science Scoop and celebrate the exciting learning taking place at PS 101!
Sincerely,
Ms. Warner and Mr. Lee
with the Science Scoop
Brooklyn Football Club Free Tickets -this weekend
Dear PS 101 Families,
The Brooklyn Football Club (AKA Soccer BKFC is giving away FREE TICKETS to PS101 family members for their men’s home opener match this Sunday 3/8 at 3pm at Maimonides Park in Coney Island!
BONUS: The first 1,500 people in the building will receive a voucher for a free hot dog and non-alcoholic drink (soda, water or hot chocolate)!
Families can request up to 5 tickets.
Here is the request form for tickets: https://forms.gle/UocxQnXcL8HGrN7d7\
Have fun!
GK
Little Lighthouse Team – March School Spirit Calendar
March brings high energy, growth, and fresh opportunities, and our Lighthouse Team is ready to shine through it all! Our Little Lighthouse Team is all about lighting the way with positivity, pride, and purpose.
Let’s Celebrate Our PS 101 Family!
We’re building a culture that shines with connection and community. WEAR your school colors, themed gear, or anything spirited and fun on school spirit days! Please encourage your students to do the same because a united classroom is a happy classroom.
| Friday, March 6th | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- DRESS FOR SUCCESS on CAREER DAY! DRESS up in your future-self for this professional day at school. |
| Friday, March 27th | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – ROCK N ROLL DAY #2! For our music fans… think about hair changes and style! Let’s have fun and celebrate music across the decades and genres! WEAR your favorite Rock n Roll singer or band style (country, blues, pop, etc). |
Save the Date(s)!
Dear PS 101 Families,
Please note the following very important dates:
5th Grade Graduation/Moving-up ceremony: Thursday June 18, 2026
Kindergarten Stepping-up ceremony: Wednesday June 17,2026
Pre-Kindergarten stepping up ceremony: Tuesday June 16, 2026
GK
Summer Rising 2026
Dear PS101 Families,
NYCPS is partnering with the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) to offer Summer Rising in 2026. Summer Rising connects elementary and middle school students to fun, hands-on experiences that strengthen their academic, social, and emotional skills. Summer Rising is free, and open to any NYC student currently in kindergarten through grade 8. More information regarding programming dates and hours will be shared at schools.nyc.gov/SummerRising when the application opens on March 3.
Summer Rising includes NYCPS-led academics and enrichment activities held by DYCD Community Based Organizations (CBOs). Free breakfast and lunch are provided. For more information, please visit schools.nyc.gov/SummerRising .
Summer Rising MySchools Application
The application is open from March 3–March 27, 2026. To apply, log in to your MySchools.nyc(Open external link) account if you already have one, or create one using your email address, your child’s nine-digit student ID number, and their MySchools account creation code, which you can get from your child’s school. If you have used MySchools to apply for summer or school year programs, your child may already be added to your account. Note that MySchools is a separate account from your NYCSA.
There are no limits to how many programs families can add to their application. Adding more programs increases your chances of being placed in a program of your choice.
This process is not first-come, first-served; all applications received by the deadline will be treated the same based on admissions priorities. You can make changes to your application any time within the application period. For further questions, visit schools.nyc.gov/SummerRising https://supporthub.schools.nyc/(Open external link) or contact your school.
GK
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Dear PS 101 Families,
I would like to extend my heart-felt gratitude to all the staff that braved this morning’s commute to come to PS101. While we had a large amount of staff absences, many found a way to get here.
A tremendous thank you to our teachers, paras, support staff, kitchen workers and safety agent for being here today.
I would also like to say an extra special thank you to our custodial team who literally slept in the school on Sunday night to ensure they worked all night Sunday and all day Monday to clear our sidewalks and schoolyard.
And, undoubtedly a huge shout-out to our amazing Assistant Principals, Mrs. Kane, Mrs, Percaccio and Mr.Damiano for coordinating and programming the school day in the midst of a lot of ongoing changes.
GK
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