Category Archives: All Students at PS 101

Kindergarten Application for the 2026–27 School Year

Dear future PS 101 students (and our current Pre-K),

Beginning TODAY, December 9, families with children born in 2021 can apply to attend kindergarten for the 2026–27 school year; the application deadline is January 23.  

Please note that all families who apply by the deadline will receive a kindergarten offer by March 31. Families can apply to kindergarten in two ways: 

  • Online at MySchools.nyc;
    • Note that Myschools.nyc features an online directory tool that enables families to explore program options, save programs of interest, and submit their applications, all on the same site.   
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Candy Cane Sale Starts on December 12!

Greetings PS 101 Families:

Our annual Candy Cane Sale will take place on Friday, December 12th and Friday, December 19th! During all lunch periods, students will be able to purchase candy grams:

  •  2 mini candy canes for $1.00 each.
  • 1 large candy cane for $1.00.

All proceeds from the sale will go towards St. Jude’s Children’s Research.

Sincerely, 

Our Leader In Me

Funky Fun Bunch

PS 101 Candy Cane Sale flyer
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Reminder: Early Childhood Winter Wonderland Show

Dear Early Childhood Families:

We are excited to announce that our annual Early Childhood Winter Wonderland will take place from December 15th through December 18th. This year’s showcase will feature festive, wintry songs guaranteed to bring holiday cheer and help us ring in the new year together.

Doors will open for seating at 8:30 am, and the performance will begin promptly at 9:00 am in our school auditorium. Due to space limitations, each child may have up to two guests.

Please remember that all visitors must follow the NYCDOE Visitor Policy: A valid form of identification is required for entry, and no exceptions can be made. Please be prepared to show ID upon arrival.

Winter Wonderland Performance Schedule:

  • Monday, December 15 – Pre-Kindergarten Classes
  • Tuesday, December 16 – Kindergarten Classes + K17
  • Wednesday, December 17 – Grade One Classes + 123
  • Thursday, December 18 – Grade Two Classes + 237 and our PS 101 Band will greet you with their first performance of the school year!

A recording of each performance will be made available for families. Students should report to school at their regular arrival time.

We look forward to celebrating the joy of the season with you. Our students have been working hard, and we know you will be proud of the magical performance they have prepared.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

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PTA Holiday Raffle

Greetings PS 101 Families:

Our PTA is holding their annual Holiday Raffle and this year, the grand prize is a Guardian 16 Inch Bike! To enter for a chance to win, please submit the following form filled out with the number of raffle tickets you would like to purchase. Kindly send all raffle purchases in a sealed envelope labeled with your child’s name, class and titled “PTA Holiday Raffle”.

Thank you for your continued support!

PTA Holiday Raffle form
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Vision Screening for Grade 3, 5, and New Admittance Students

Dear Parents/Guardians of Third and Fifth Graders and New Admit Students:

Effective this week, we will start conducting our mandatory vision screening for students in grades 3 and 5, plus new admits to the NYCDOE. Our trained school staff will use vision screening materials from the New York City Department of Health. If your child wears eyeglasses, please ensure they come to school prepared.

If you 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. 

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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Parent-Child Event: Reindeer Ring Craft Workshop

Hey PS 101 Families!

Get ready for some holiday magic! Your child is invited to our Reindeer Ring Craft Workshop, where they can make their very own festive reindeer rings, get creative, and celebrate the season with friends!

When: Saturday, December 13, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Where: PS 101 Building

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/imxiLk1w5uwEiKkNA

Important Notes:

  • Seats are limited to 25 students!
  • Participants will be selected by lottery after the RSVP deadline (Dec 7, 2025).
  • Selected families will receive a separate text message from 347-563-4680 during the week of Dec 8, 2025.

Don’t miss this chance for a morning full of crafting, laughter, and holiday cheer! Let’s make some reindeer magic together! 🎨🦌🎄

We look forward to having you join us!

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