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Important Dates for September 2024

Dear PS 101 Families: 

Welcome back to school! We are listing some important dates for the month of September:

DATEREASON
Tuesday, September 10thPTA General Membership Meeting via ZOOM at 10am. Link to follow, prior to the meeting date.
  Thursday, September 12thBack to School Night! Welcome to PS 101!
Families are invited to your child’s classroom for an evening session visit from 4:30-7pm. A schedule will be posted on our website and your child’s teacher will inform you of specific session times.
Wednesday, September 18thCoffee with Korrol and KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES ONLY – 9am start.
Join Principal Korrol to discuss and learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q&A session.
Friday, September 27thCoffee with Korrol and GRADE 1 FAMILIES ONLY– 9am start.
Join Principal Korrol to discuss to learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q&A session.
Friday, September 27thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – Celebrate YOUR HERITAGE! It’s HERITAGE DAY- represent your true-self! WEAR something special to show off your heritage and be proud!

If you should have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher or our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 347-563-4680 or via email BLin9@schools.nyc.gov. We hope this information will be helpful to you in planning for the month of September.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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Back to School Night at PS 101!

Dear PS 101 Families:

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT is on Thursday, September 12th.

We are super excited to welcome you to PS101 for Back to School Night at PS 101 on Thursday, September 12th in your child’s classroom!

  • Classroom teachers will host three in-person presentations, approximately 30 minutes each, at 4:30pm, 5:30pm and 6:30pm.
    ***Each presentation is the same- so you can choose the time that works for you***
  • Classroom teachers will explain behavior expectations, operational expectations (trips, notes when sick, etc.) curriculum, information about Into Reading, homework expectations, assessments, followed by a Q&A session.
  • Cluster Specialties (Dance, Science, Lego Robotics, Physical Education, STEM, Visual Arts/Graphic Design, Library, and Music), Related Service Providers, Guidance Counselors and ESL personnel will all present to families with the same schedule: 4:30pm, 5:30pm and 6:30pm.
  • Staff Directory Link: DIRECTORY

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 1-347-563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

We look forward to seeing you at PS 101 on Thursday September 12!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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2024-25 Student Parent Handbook

Dear PS 101 Families:

Our 2024-2025 PS 101 Student-Parent Handbook will serve you with pertinent information regarding NYCDOE procedures and academic policies. The PS 101 handbook also includes PS 101 school-level protocols in which all families and students must abide by and respect.

Please refer to this handbook: 2024-2025 Student-Parent Handbook

Thank you for your cooperation to ensure the best experiences for our school community.

If you should have any questions or concerns, kindly reach out to our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 347-563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

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Reminder: Complete Your Family Income Inquiry Form Online

Dear PS 101 Families:

The Family Income Inquiry form for the 2024–2025 school year opens today, and families have two ways to complete it online:

By using your child’s 9-digit ID (OSIS) number, and submit the online form at myschoolapps.com

OR

Access the Family Income Inquiry Form in the Student Documents section of your NYC Student Account portal: at NYC Schools Account NYSCA.

The Family Income Inquiry form is the basis for determining your school’s eligibility for Title I funding. By submitting this form annually, you can help ensure that funding for our school is properly calculated for student resources.

When you fill-out the form, PLEASE note:

  1. School District: New York City School
  2. You have entered your child’s 9-digit student ID number (OSIS #)
  3. And the school your child attends: 21K101
  4. After you complete the form, make sure you click the submit button to submit your income form.
  5. After you submit your income form, you will receive a confirmation email.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to 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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Last Day of School: Summer Google Classroom and Report Cards

Dear PS 101 Families:

On our last day of school, we are reflective of the past year and all we have endured. Together, we remain dedicated to ensuring the very best in the new school year and look forward to welcoming our youngsters back in September with open arms to resume rigorous instruction. Have a restful, enjoyable and safe summer vacation. Thank you for everything you do every day to ensure the 101 Experience! Here are some report card/summer information:

Summer Google Classroom:

We have created Summer Google Classrooms to allow your students to access their Summer Work Packets. Your child’s teacher has posted the access codes on his/her current Google Classroom stream, and it will be provided on your child’s report card in the ELA comment section. Please remember, the Summer Google Classroom is “view” only. It will not be monitored or interactive in any way. The purpose of the Summer Google Classroom is to post student work only.

To join your child’s Summer Google Classroom, please follow the steps below:

  1. Go to Teach Hub: TeachHub (nyc.gov)
  2. Go to the top right corner and find the (+) sign.
  3. Click the (+) sign and enter the Google Classroom Code found on your child’s report card.
  4. Join the Summer Google Classroom and follow the instructions for Summer Work.

2024-2025 Class Assignment:

Please find your child’s 2024-2025 class assignment code in the ELA comment section of the report card. 

Report Cards:

Report Cards will be accessible on NYC School Accounts for families via: www.schoolsaccount.nyc. Report cards will be made available on student accounts on Thursday, June 27th. All students will be receiving a hard copy report card on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024.

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

Report Card grades will be posted on the NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) for student grades, tests scores, enrollment history, transportation, health, attendance, fitness data, scheduling and more at www.schoolsaccount.nyc

1) Go to:  www.schoolsaccount.nyc

2) Scroll to and 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.

8) Past Report Cards are also available for you to access.

If you are in need of assistance with translating report card grades, kindly refer to the NYCDOE site and scroll to sample a standard Report Card for your language choice:

1) Go to: www.schoolsaccount.nyc

2) Scroll to: 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 SETTINGS – (top right corner-gear icon)

5) CLICK Language Preference from the list on the left side.

6) Select language preference and SAVE

School Website – Summer Updates:

Please stay tuned to important information and updates throughout the summer on our website to better help you prepare for the 2024-2025 school year: www.ps101k.com. School begins for all students on September 5th, 2024.

If you should have any questions or concerns, 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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NYC Reads Ambassador Program

Dear PS 101 Families:

The NYC Reads Ambassador Program is a way for families to support their children as they learn to read. This program will instruct families on how to build literacy skills with their children and will give families the opportunity to prepare for and practice these skill-building activities together with their children. The science-based modules encompass all facets of brain-based reading, the science of reading, and science of reading frameworks. 

Become a NYC Reads Family Ambassador to become a literacy leader in your community, connect with families city-wide, and host fun reading events. This is a 10-session voluntary commitment hosted online and featuring a different topic at each meeting. Families of students in 3K-5th grade are eligible. If interested, please register for the sessions using this link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkcOmuqj8vH9MkSNgwyGy6vcRiDP_Sw4lr#/registration

See flyers (in English, Chinese, and Spanish) below for more details.

English flyer of NYC READS Family Ambassador program
Chinese flyer of NYC READS Family Ambassador program
Spanish flyer of NYC READS Family Ambassador program
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