Category Archives: All Students at PS 101
PTA Bake Sale on May 14th
Greetings PS 101 Families:
Our PTA will be hosting a bake sale on May 14, 2024 during all three student lunch periods. All proceeds from the bake sale will go towards the upper grades field day and tie-dye events.
Please show your support by donating store-bought, pre-packaged goods for students to purchase after their lunch. You may bring in your donations to the PTA room by May 13th, either during morning drop-off or before 10:30 am.
LABEL your donation with student’s name and class, and he/she will receive a voucher for a FREE item at the bake sale!
Thank you for your continued support!
REMINDER: Parent-Teacher Conference on May 9th
Greetings PS 101 Families:
Thursday, May 9th is a newly added Parent-Teacher Conference added onto the NYC Department of Education calendar this school year. We will have ONE evening session for parent conferences.
You will have the opportunity to set up a virtual/tele-conference with your child’s teacher on Thursday, May 9th from 4:30pm-7:30pm.
~Conferences will be scheduled by your child’s teacher: Evening Session ONLY from 4:30-7:30pm.
~If you don’t have an appointment, contact your child’s teacher through Google Classroom or REMIND today.
~If you are unable to participate in Parent-Teacher Conference, please know you can contact your child’s teacher and arrange an appointment during parent engagement time on Tuesdays, after 2:20pm, unless otherwise indicated.
As a reminder, the final marking period report cards will be distributed via hard copy on our last day of school, June 26th. Report cards will also be posted in your child’s NYCSA. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 347-563-4690 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Parent-Teacher Conference on May 9th
Greetings PS 101 Families:
Thursday, May 9th is a newly added Parent-Teacher Conference added onto the NYC Department of Education calendar this school year. We will have ONE evening session for parent conferences.
You will have the opportunity to set up a virtual/tele-conference with your child’s teacher on Thursday, May 9th from 4:30pm-7:30pm.
~Conferences will be scheduled by your child’s teacher: Evening Session ONLY from 4:30-7:30pm.
~If you don’t have an appointment, contact your child’s teacher through Google Classroom or REMIND today.
~If you are unable to participate in Parent-Teacher Conference, please know you can contact your child’s teacher and arrange an appointment during parent engagement time on Tuesdays, after 2:20pm, unless otherwise indicated.
As a reminder, the final marking period report cards will be distributed via hard copy on our last day of school, June 26th. Report cards will also be posted in your child’s NYCSA. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 347-563-4690 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Reminder: Important Dates – May 2024
Dear PS 101 Parents/Guardians:
We are listing some important dates for the month of May:
| DATE | REASON |
| Wednesday, May 1st | National Principal’s Day! Let’s celebrate the best principal, our very own, Mr. Korrol! WEAR PS 101 SCHOOL APPAREL. You may also wear our school color: BLUE! |
| Thursday, May 2nd | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – HARRY POTTER DAY! WEAR your favorite Harry Potter character/movie design shirt/apparel. |
| Friday, May 3rd | LAST DAY of PS 101 Morning Test Prep programs |
| Friday, May 3rd | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- STAR WARS WEAR your favorite STAR WARS character/movie design shirt/apparel. MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU! |
| Monday, May 6th | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- The 5th of May! CINCO DE MAYO! Celebration of Mexican culture. WEAR RED/GREEN/WHITE- colors of the national flag of Mexico. |
| Monday, May 6th – Friday, May 10th | Teacher Appreciation Week – Give a special thank you to our amazing PS 101 teaching staff. They deserve it! |
| Tuesday, May 7th | PTA General Membership Meeting via ZOOM at 6pm. Link to follow, closer to the meeting date. |
| Tuesday, May 7th | DAY ONE of Grades 3-4-5 NYS MATH State Exam School Spirit Day -COMFY/COZY DAY > Don’t Sweat The Test! WEAR sweat-shorts/sweatpants/t-shirt/sweatshirt! |
| Wednesday, May 8th | DAY TWO of Grades 3-4-5 NYS MATH State Exam School Spirit Day -COMFY/COZY DAY > Don’t Sweat The Test! WEAR sweat-shorts/sweatpants/t-shirt/sweatshirt! |
| Wednesday, May 8th | LAST DAY of PS 101 Afterschool Programs: Test Prep/HW Work and ESL/ENL Newcomers/Dual Language Support |
| Thursday, May 9th | VIRTUAL Parent-Teacher Conferences from 4:30 – 7:00pm (evening only) |
| Friday, May 10th | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – SHOW YOUR PS 101 VIKING PRIDE! WEAR PS 101 SCHOOL APPAREL. You may also wear our school color: BLUE! |
| Monday, May 13th | GRADE 4 FIELD DAY TRIP Parent/Guardian Permission Field Day Trip at Dyker Beach Park: competitive play; team building, fun and lunch! |
| Friday, May 17th | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – SPRING IS IN THE AIR DAY! WEAR your favorite spring color – blue, pink, yellow, peach, lavender! |
| Saturday, May 18th | LAST DAY for PS 101 Saturday Test Prep programs |
| Monday, May 20th | GRADE 5 SENIOR FIELD DAY TRIP Parent/Guardian Permission Senior Field Day Trip at Dyker Beach Park: competitive play; team building, fun and lunch! |
| Friday, May 24th | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY! WEAR Red, white or blue for patriotism. |
| Monday, May 27th | Memorial Day Holiday Observance NYC Schools closed. |
| Wednesday, May 29th (Rain-date Thursday, May 30th) | EARLY CHILDHOOD DANCE FESTIVAL Grades PREK-Grade 2 Classes ONLY Schoolyard showcase Please follow grade times: PRE-K: start time at 9:00 am Kindergarten: start time at 9:30 am Grade One: start time at 10:00 am Grade Two: start time at 10:30 am |
| Friday, May 31st | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – SUMMER SHADE! Be Cool- Look Cool- Feel Cool! WEAR Sunglasses Inside Day! |
If you should have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher or our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 1-718-372-0221 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov. We hope this information will be helpful to you in planning for the month of May.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Reminder: School Spirit Days in May with Our Little Lighthouse Team
Greetings PS 101 Families:
We always want to strive to demonstrate a sense of community and family that unite together to celebrate. Here are some upcoming PS 101 School Spirit Events for the month of MAY:
- Our united school spirit will show support as a form of expression.
- We need your support and full participation with each special day, so please make every effort to adhere to the color/theme and share in the fun!
| Wednesday, May 1st | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – National Principal’s Day Let’s celebrate Principal Korrol and all of the important work he does for the betterment of PS 101. SHOW YOUR PS 101 VIKING PRIDE! WEAR PS 101 school spirit apparel or you may also wear our school color: BLUE |
| Thursday, May 2nd | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – HARRY POTTER DAY! WEAR your favorite Harry Potter shirt/character or movie design/apparel. |
| Friday, May 3rd | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- STAR WARS WEAR your favorite STAR WARS character/movie design shirt/apparel. MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU! |
| Monday, May 6th | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – The 5th of May! CINCO DE MAYO! Celebration of Mexican culture. WEAR RED/GREEN/WHITE- colors of the national flag of Mexico. |
| Tuesday, May 7th | DAY ONE of Grades 3-4-5 NYS MATH State Exam School Spirit Day – COMFY/COZY DAY > Don’t Sweat The Test! WEAR sweat-shorts/sweatpants/t-shirt/sweatshirt! |
| Wednesday, May 8th | DAY TWO of Grades 3-4-5 NYS MATH State Exam School Spirit Day -COMFY/COZY DAY > Don’t Sweat The Test! WEAR sweat-shorts/sweatpants/t-shirt/sweatshirt! |
| Friday, May 10th | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – PS 101 VIKING DAY! WEAR PS 101 SCHOOL APPAREL! You may also WEAR our school color: BLUE! |
| Friday, May 17th | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY! SPRING IS IN THE AIR DAY! WEAR your favorite spring color – blue, pink, yellow, peach, lavender! |
| Friday, May 24th | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY! WEAR red, white or blue for patriotism. |
| Friday, May 31st | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – SUMMER SHADE! Be Cool- Look Cool- Feel Cool! WEAR Sunglasses Inside Day! |
We look forward to sharing in these special days! Participate and show some School Spirit at 101! 101 VIKING PRIDE!
Sincerely,
PS 101 LIM Little Lighthouse Team
Reminder: Saturday Test Prep Afterschool Programs are Cancelled Tomorrow
Greeting PS 101 Families:
Please be advised that tomorrow’s Saturday Test Prep Afterschool Programs on Saturday, April 27th will be cancelled in observance of the Spring Break Recess. We will resume our Saturday Test Prep programs after the break on May 4th.
We hope everyone is enjoying their spring break with family and friends!
Special Mother’s Day Surprise/DIY Gift Workshop
Greetings PS 101 Families:
Calling all thoughtful souls and creative minds! This Mother’s Day let’s celebrate the incredible women in our lives with a special DIY gift event! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of crafting and spreading love.
Date: Saturday, May 4th, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: PS101 School Building
Why Attend?
- Show your appreciation: Let’s come together to show the incredible women in our lives how much they mean to us.
- Create lasting memories: Craft unique gifts that will be cherished for years to come, adding a personal touch to Mother’s Day.
Register for this event using this link: https://forms.gle/72pVNXEBS3E4xy5V9
Seat Limited is limited to 25 students. First come first served.
Warm regards,
Bing Xing Lin PTA of PS 101
Parent Coordinator Parent Teacher Association
347-563-4680 718-372-0221
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