Dear PS101 Families,
Please watch the message below from Principal Korrol on the new reduced class size law, as well as PS101’s plans for moving towards smaller classes.
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Congratulations to Principal Korrol for Being Recognized by the UCA as Principal of the Year!
Join our PS 101 family in celebrating Mr. Korrol, who has been proudly recognized by the United Chinese Association of Brooklyn as Principal of the Year!
Congratulations on this amazing milestone of 20 years of dedicated leadership and being named Principal of the Year!
Your unwavering commitment, vision, and passion for the students, parents and staff have shaped our school community where excellence, genuine care, and joy thrive every day.
We are so proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and the lasting impact you continue to make at PS 101!
Regarding SNAP benefits
At New York City Public Schools, ensuring all students have access to a free, healthy, and nutritious breakfast and lunch is always a top priority. We are aware of potential SNAP disruptions that may affect our school community, and our students can continue to count on their school meals.
To help support any inquiries for meals beyond the school day, please share the following link from Food Help NYC with your school community:
This link will help families with finding the nearest food pantries and soup kitchens that can assist with groceries and prepared meals.
For additional questions or concerns, call 311 or visit https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/snap-benefits-food-program.page.
Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 6th
Greetings PS 101 Families:
We’d like to remind you that Thursday, November 6th is our fall 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.
You will have the opportunity to participate in a virtual or telephone Parent-Teacher Conference with your child’s teacher on Thursday, November 6th 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 first marking period report cards will be available in your child’s NYC Schools Account beginning Monday, December 1st.
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
PS 101 & Marquis Studios pARTnership
Dear PS 101 Families,
PS 101 is proud to continue our long-standing pARTnership with Marquis Studios, bringing over 20 years of inspiring arts education to our school community!
As a pARTnership school, we are deeply committed to nurturing students’ creativity and expanding their artistic interests through engaging, culturally rich instruction across a variety of disciplines, visual arts, media, performing arts, theater, dance, and more. During each 10-week residency cycle, a dedicated arts specialist from Marquis Studios will work directly with our students to guide them through hands-on, imaginative learning experiences.
Please see the menu of Marquis Studios arts residencies planned for the 2025–2026 school year:
2025-2026 Cycle 1 (October – December) and Cycle II (January – March) Residencies
| PRE-KINDERGARTEN | CYCLE II Discipline: DANCE | Residency: Creative Movement – Pre-Kindergarten – 2 Classes |
| KINDERGARTEN | CYCLE II Discipline: DANCE | Residency: Creative Movement – Kindergarten – 7 Classes (Includes K17) |
| GRADE ONE | CYCLE II Discipline: VISUAL ARTS | Residency: Puppet Making – 1st Grade – 7 Classes (Includes 123) |
| GRADE TWO | CYCLE II Discipline: THEATER | Residency: Circus Arts – 2nd Grade – 7 Classes (Includes 237) |
| GRADE THREE | CYCLE II Discipline: VISUAL ARTS | Residency: Mosaic Art – 3rd Grade – 7 Classes |
| GRADE FOUR | CYCLE II Discipline: VISUAL ARTS | Residency: Abstract Art – 4th Grade – 7 Classes |
| GRADE FIVE | CYCLE I Discipline: VISUAL ARTS | Residency: Newspaper Theater – 5th Grade – 8 Classes (Includes 547) |
If you have any questions, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 347-563-4680 or BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
PS 101 Grade Tags
Dear PS 101 Families,
To support a smooth and safe arrival each morning, we will be implementing a colored tag system for all students. Each grade will be assigned a specific color tag that will be attached to your child’s bookbag. The tag will make things easier for our staff to help guide students to their designated grade-level line-up areas and to watch for students in the incorrect arrival location.
Important Reminders for Families:
- Please ensure your child’s tag remains on their bookbag at all times.
- Do not remove, replace, or decorate the tag, as it is an important safety and organizational tool.
- If a tag becomes damaged or lost, please notify your child’s teacher so we can provide a replacement.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us create a safe, efficient, and positive start to each school day.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Afterschool Programs
Greetings PS 101 Families,
Each year, PS 101 creates limited after-school programs which have different areas of focus based on academic need. While all students can use some degree of additional support, there are many students in our school who do not have any additional support (such as a Special Ed service, ESL service, etc.) and do need additional help.
Our first round of after-school academic programs starting in late September are for teacher-selected students in grades 2-5 and based on a specific academic criterion (mid-level 2 students to low level 3 students who do not get additional support and need it). Students are chosen based on a grade criterion (listed above) and if they will benefit from additional instructional time. As the year continues, we will potentially create other after-school or before school programs that target different instructional needs and/or groups of students.
Additionally, the following programs are planned:
- For parents, we have an adult Saturday English Language Learner Program at PS 101 and you can contact our Parent Coordinator Bing at 347-563-4680 or via email BLin9@schools.nyc.gov for more information about these classes.
- We also are planning our Together Time Parent-Child workshops on Saturdays which will begin in November.
- Grades 2-5 will have the opportunity to join our yoga after-school club, scheduled for January.
As a reminder, if you are not part of this round of after-school and want additional support, you have FREE access to online tutoring through iReady which tailors’ instruction to your child’s specific needs and gives direct feedback.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
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
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
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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