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NYC Public Schools Closed on September 23 – 24

Greetings PS 101 Families,

This is a reminder that all New York City public schools will be closed on Tuesday, September 23rd and Wednesday, September 24th in observance of Rosh Hashanah.

We look forward to welcoming our students back on Thursday, September 25th.

For up-to-date information, important dates, and announcements, please visit our school website at www.ps101k.com. If you have any questions, feel free to contact your classroom teacher via Remind or our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at (347) 563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

Wishing you a peaceful and meaningful holiday.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

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Grade 4 Coffee with Korrol *DATE CHANGE

Dear PS101 Families,

Due to a Principal meeting, the Grade 4 Coffee with Korrol date has been changed to Thursday October 16th at 9am.
If you already registered, you DO NOT need to re-register.

All others may register below: ***NEW DATE Grade 4 Coffee with Korrol: October 16 at 9am

Register for:

Kindergarten Coffee with Korrol: September 12 at 9am
Grade 5 Coffee with Korrol: September 26 at 9am
Grade 1 Coffee with Korrol: October 1 at 9am
Grade 4 Coffee with Korrol: October 8 at 9am ***NEW DATE Grade 4 Coffee with Korrol: October 16 at 9am
Grade 2 Coffee with Korrol: October 10 at 9am
Grade 3 Coffee with Korrol: October 17 at 9am
Pre-K Coffee with Korrol: October 24 at 9am

I look forward to seeing you there!
GK

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Reminder: Today is Back to School Night at PS 101!

Dear PS 101 Families:

We are thrilled to welcome you to Back to School Night at PS 101 on Tuesday, September 16th, taking place in your child’s classroom. To best accommodate family schedules, classroom teachers will host three identical in-person presentations at the following times:

  • 4:30 PM
  • 5:30 PM
  • 6:30 PM

You may attend any of the three sessions that works best for you.

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, School Psychologists, Social Workers, and Guidance Counselors, will host virtual presentations at the same time slots: 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 6:30 PM.

(Links for virtual sessions will be shared separately via REMIND.)

Teacher + Class Directory: BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT DIRECTORY

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 this evening and partnering together for a fantastic school year!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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Coffee with Korrol (Replay)

Missed it? No worries! You can watch the Kindergarten Coffee with Korrol which introduces parents to PS101 programs and methodology, as well as gives parents strategies for success.
Please click the CC (closed captioning) to translate to additional languages

Part 1: About PS 101 Programs and Methodology


Part 2: Parenting Advice including how to get your children to tell you about their day, creating successful parents and the impact parent behavior can have on your children:


Part 3: Screentime, Bullying, Modeling behaviors for your children, and more:

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PTA Bake Sale – September 18

Greetings PS 101 Families:

Welcome back to another year at PS 101! Our PTA is kicking off the school year with their first bake sale on September 18th, 2025, during all students’ lunch periods.

Please show your support by bringing in store bought pre-packaged donations of all kinds of goods (NO NUTS OR SEEDS) to the PTA room by September 17th. Label your donation with your child(ren)’s name and class, and they will receive a voucher for a free item at the bake sale.

All proceeds from the bake sale will go towards the school-wide pumpkin patch event. Thank you for your continued support!

See flyer below for further information:

pta bake sale flyer
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Welcome Back to School Night at PS 101!

Dear PS 101 Families:

We are thrilled to welcome you to Back to School Night at PS 101 on Tuesday, September 16th, taking place in your child’s classroom! To best accommodate family schedules, classroom teachers 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

Please be advised:
*PS101 Main Doors open at 5min to the start of the session (4:25pm/5:25pm/6:25pm)
*Teachers begin their presentation approximately 10min after (4:40pm/5:40pm/6:40pm) which allows parents time to find the classroom
*Main Doors will close 20min after the start of each session (4:50pm/5:50pm/6:50pm).
If you arrive after doors 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, School Psychologists, Social Workers, and Guidance Counselors, will host virtual presentations at the same time slots: 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 6:30 PM.

(Links for virtual sessions will be shared separately via REMIND.)

Teacher + Class Directory: BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT DIRECTORY

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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PS 101 School and Schoolyard Important Safety Reminders

Dear PS 101 Families,

Please be advised of the following safety practices in and outside of the school building. Safety is a shared responsibility amongst our community and by practicing these safety protocols, you can help us maintain a safe and respectful environment for students and everyone in our school community.

School and Schoolyard Rules:

  • We love animals, but for safety reasons dogs and other pets are not allowed in the school building, schoolyard and dismissal areas. While you absolutely love your pets, please be reminded that some children and adults get scared.
  • Do not use electric scooters or e-bikes in the schoolyard or on the school ramps.
  • Scooters and bicycles are not permitted for use in the schoolyard before 3:00 pm which ensures a safe and orderly dismissal.
  • Students are not permitted to play ball in the school yard during dismissal. After everyone dismisses at 3:00 pm, students may use the park with parent supervision.
  • Do not bring glass containers onto school grounds. Glass containers of any kind pose as a risk, and we will discard any of these items if observed in the classroom. Please ensure only plastic containers, bottles, or jars are used for all purposes.
  • When using the schoolyard during afterschool hours, you must remain vigilant and supervise your children during outdoor play. Do not leave your children unattended, especially younger, non-school age children.
  • Smoking is not allowed in the schoolyard or around the school building as per NYS Law.
  • Encourage kind and respectful behavior toward others with children and adults.

Thank you as always for your partnership and cooperation in keeping our school premises a safe and enjoyable space for all children.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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Emergency Preparedness

Greetings PS101 Families,

Safety is always our top priority in PS 101.

All NYC schools are required to hold several safety drills throughout the school year. The two drills that are most common are Evacuation Drills (formerly known as a Fire drill) and Lockdown Drills.

You can learn more about these drills here

Our first Evacuation Drill will be held today, with 1-2 per week each week through September into early October (totaling 6 drills as per requirement). We will also hold a Lockdown drill in October.

GK

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Little Lighthouse Team – September School Spirit Calendar

Let’s kick off the school year with a burst of school spirit and unity! 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 during school spirit days! Please encourage your child(ren) to do the same because a united classroom is a happy classroom.

Thursday, September 4thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – SHOW YOUR 101 VIKING PRIDE!
Wear our school color BLUE or PS 101 gear!
Thursday, September 11thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – HONOR, SUPPORT, AND REMEMBER!
WEAR RED-WHITE-BLUE. Let’s commemorate 9/11 and show our support!
Friday, September 26thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – Celebrate YOUR HERITAGE!
It’s HERITAGE DAY – represent your true self!
Wear something special to show off your heritage and be proud!
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