Category Archives: All Students at PS 101
Parent Coordinator Phone Issues
Dear PS 101 Families:
Please be advised that our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing’s phone (347-563-4680) is not working properly at the moment. Due to technical issues, she may not be able to reply back to you on her phone as quickly as she usually does.
If there are any urgencies, please kindly direct your inquiries to the main office at 718-372-0221 during school hours.
We will notify you again when the phone issue is fixed. Thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.
Important Update: Upcoming School Calendar & PTC Changes
Dear Parents and Families,
Please note an upcoming change to our school calendar and Parent-Teacher Conference dates:
- Election Day (Tuesday, November 3): As a reminder, all NYC school buildings are closed for in-person attendance on Election Day. For our school, this day will now be a remote half-day of instruction for students in the morning, followed by remote Parent-Teacher Conferences in the afternoon.
- Thursday, November 5: This date was originally scheduled as a Parent-Teacher Conference day with early dismissal, but it will now be a full regular instructional day for all students. Dismissal will be at 2:20pm.
Specific schedules and appointment sign-up details for Election Day conferences will be shared soon. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!
Marquis Studios Arts Residency Program
Dear PS 101 Families:
PS 101 is proud to continue our 20-year partnership with Marquis Studios, bringing professional teaching artists into our classrooms through engaging 10-week arts residencies. These hands-on experiences encourage creativity, collaboration, and cultural exploration while supporting student learning across the curriculum. Please see this year’s Marquis Studios residency offerings below:
2026-2027 Cycle 1 (October – December) and Cycle II (January – March) Residencies
| PRE-KINDERGARTEN 2 DAYS OF THE WEEK Combined w/ KGN | CYCLE II Discipline: DANCE | Residency: Creative Movement – Pre-Kindergarten – 2 Classes Teaching Artist: Negesti Mcintosh or Chris Bell |
| KINDERGARTEN 9 classesDay 1- 5 classesDay 2- 4 classes Combined w/PRE-K | CYCLE II Discipline: DANCE | Residency: Creative Movement – Kindergarten – 7 Classes (Includes Class K18) Teaching Artist: Negesti Mcintosh or Chris Bell |
| GRADE ONE 1 DAY PER WEEK | CYCLE II Discipline: VISUAL ARTS | Residency: Puppet Making – 1st Grade – 6 Classes Teaching Artist: Aurelio |
| GRADE TWO 2 DAYS PER WEEK Day 1- 4 classes Day 2- 4 classes | CYCLE II Discipline: THEATER | Residency: Circus Arts – 2nd Grade – 8 Classes (Includes Class 123) Teaching Artist: Two Too Far Team |
| GRADE THREE 2 DAYS PER WEEK Day 1- 4 classes Day 2- 4 classes | CYCLE II Discipline: VISUAL ARTS | Residency: Mosaic Art – 3rd Grade – 8 Classes (Includes Class 234) Teaching Artist: Patricia Freed (TRISH) |
| GRADE FOUR 2 DAYS PER WEEK Day 1- 4 classes Day 2- 4 classes | CYCLE II Discipline: VISUAL ARTS | Residency: Abstract Art – 4th Grade – 7 Classes Teaching Artist: Chelsey Pettyjohn |
| GRADE FIVE 2 DAYS PER WEEK Day 1- 4 classes Day 2- 4 classes | CYCLE I Discipline: VISUAL ARTS | Residency: Mixed Visual Arts –- 5th Grade – 8 Classes (Includes 548) Teaching Artist: TBD |
 Grade PRE-Kindergarten: 2 classes Classes: PRE-K1 and PRE-K2 Residency: Creative Movement > This residency serves as an introduction to dance which allows students to improve spatial awareness, rhythm, and body control. Residency Artist – Negesti Mcintosh Cycle: II |
 Grade Kindergarten: 7 classes Classes: K1-K2-K3-K4-K5-K6-K18 Residency: Creative Movement > This residency serves as an introduction to dance which allows students to improve spatial awareness, rhythm and body control. Residency Artist: Negesto Mcintosh Cycle: II |
 Grade One: 6 classes Classes: 101-102-103-104-105-106 Residency: Puppet Making > Students take a hands-on approach to the craft of puppetry, using an array of visual art materials to design and build their own creative puppets with unique character traits and expressions. Residency Artist: Aurelio Cycle: II |
 Grade Two: 8 classes Classes: 201-202-203-204-205-206-207-Class 123 Residency: Circus Arts > Students engage in physical theater and performance art circus techniques such as clowning, and comedy, in addition to learning skills such as juggling, balancing, and floor exercises. Residency Artist: Fred/Dan/Claire – Two Two Far Team Cycle: II |
 Grade Three: 8 Classes Classes: 301-302-303-304-305-306-307-234 Residency: Mosaic Art > Students in this residency learn how to arrange geometric paper shapes and/or pre-cut tiles into unique patterns and images. Students may work individually or as a team. Residency Artist: Patricia Freed (Trish) Cycle: II |
 Grade Four: 7 Classes Classes: 401-402-403-404-405-406- 407 Residency: Abstract Art > Students express ideas and feelings through color, pattern, and spatial relationships rather than literal or figurative representations. Students may use a variety of mixed media like collage, drawing, painting, paper maché etc. Residency Artist: Chelsey Pettyjohn Cycle: II |
 Grade Five: 8 Classes Classes: 501-502-503-504-505-506-507-548 Residency: Mixed Visual Arts > In this engaging exploration of 2D and 3D art, students work with a variety of materials, tools, and techniques to create original works. Students develop their understanding of color, line, texture, and composition while building confidence and creativity through hands-on experience. Residency Artist: TBD Cycle: 1 |
 Casa Grant: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM : GRADES 2 + 3 and Grades 4 + 5 Residency: YOGA Wellness- Teaching Artists lead students through self-reflective exercises and ability-appropriate yoga poses. Students learn breath control, balance, and muscular coordination. CYCLE II January to March + CYCLE III March to June *YOGA > 15 sessions – Grades 2-3 (25 students) *YOGA > 15 sessions – Grades 4-5 (25 students) |
 *Parent/Child SATURDAY TOGETHER TIME Workshops: (6) TBD with residency titles CYCLE II: January and February |
Tomorrow is PS 101 Back to School Night!
Dear PS 101 Families:
We are excited to welcome you to Back to School Night at PS 101 on Wednesday, September 30th, taking place in your child’s classroom! To best accommodate family schedules, classroom teachers, cluster teachers, ESL personnel and RTI support staff 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 |
| Schedule: – PS101 main entrance doors will open 5 minutes to the start of the session (4:25pm/5:25pm/6:25pm). – Teachers will begin their presentation approximately 10 minutes after (4:40pm/5:40pm/6:40pm) which allows parents time to find the classroom. – Main entrance doors will close 20 minutes after the start of each session (4:50pm/5:50pm/6:50pm). – If you arrive after the doors are 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, Social Workers, Guidance Counselors, School Psychologist will also host presentations at the same time slots: 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 6:30 PM. |
| Teacher + Class Directory: (hard copies will also be available + posted) LINK: 2026 BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT DIRECTORY |
Kindly note, all afterschool programs housed at PS 101 (including BCA and Angel Center) will be cancelled on this day for our teaching staff to welcome parents for Back to School Night.
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
October 2026: School Spirit Days
Dear PS 101 Families:
October Theme: Community
October is a wonderful time to celebrate friendship, kindness, and school spirit. We hope your family enjoys joining us as we continue building a caring and connected PS 101 community.
Join the Fun!
We encourage your child to participate in this month’s Spirit Days by wearing the designated colors or themed attire. Every Spirit Day helps build school pride and brings our PS 101 community together!
Capture the Memories!
Have fun celebrating this month’s Spirit Days! Visit our PS 101 Instagram page to see classroom highlights, school events, and celebrations happening throughout the month.
| Friday, October 16th | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – CRAZY HAIR DAY! Do you have a silly hairstyle to share? WEAR your craziest, silliest, most fun hairstyle! |
| Friday, October 23rd | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- THINK PINK! Let’s support Breast Cancer Awareness month and WEAR PINK! Show your Viking Leader Pride and Support: WEAR PINK! |
| Friday, October 30th | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- CHARACTER DAY AT PS 101 Dress up as your favorite character/animal/person! |
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher or our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at 347-563-4680 or BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Scholastic Book Fair: October 13th – 20th
Dear PS 101 Families,
We’re excited to announce that our Fall 2026 Scholastic Book Fair will be held at PS 101 from October 13 to October 20, 2026!
As part of the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards, all students are encouraged to read books at their appropriate reading level to build fluency and comprehension. The Book Fair is a great opportunity for students to purchase books for both personal enjoyment and educational assignments.
📚 Reading is one of the most important skills you can help nurture in your child. Books are affordably priced, with some starting at just $4.00 plus tax.
📌 Important Notes:
- Sales tax will be applied to all purchases, in accordance with New York State regulations.
- No pennies will be used or accepted to make checkout easier and avoid lost or heavy change. All amounts will be rounded up, and the extra pennies collected will go toward future school events.
Below is a sample price chart to help you estimate how much money to send with your child:
| Before Tax | After Tax | Rounded Up (Cash Only) |
| $1.00 | $1.09 | $1.10 |
| $3.99 | $4.34 | $4.35 |
| $4.50 | $4.90 | $4.90 |
| $4.99 | $5.43 | $5.45 |
| $5.99 | $6.52 | $6.55 |
| $6.99 | $7.61 | $7.65 |
| $8.49 | $9.24 | $9.25 |
| $8.99 | $9.79 | $9.80 |
| $9.99 | $10.88 | $10.90 |
| $10.99 | $11.96 | $12.00 |
| $11.99 | $13.05 | $13.05 |
🕒 Class Visit Schedule:
Each class will be scheduled to visit the Book Fair during school hours.
💳 Payment Options:
- Cash: Please send spending money in a sealed envelope, labeled with your child’s name and class.
- eWallet: A safe, cash-free way for your child to shop. Set up your child’s eWallet between now – October 20, 2026 using the QR code below:
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact our main office at 718-372-0221.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Reminder: PS 101 Afterschool Programs (Academic Support/Test Prep, ELL Support, Mandarin, Drama, and Music) Start This Week
Dear PS 101 After-School Families:
Please be advised that the Academic Support/Test Prep/Drama, ELL Support, Mandarin, and Music Afterschool programs will be starting on Tuesday, September 29th. If your child received a permission form to attend these after-school programs and you have signed and returned the form, then your child will start attending these programs.
As a reminder, please note the following start days and dismissal times for each program:
Academic Support/Test Prep/Drama Tuesday – Thursday:
- Starts Tuesday, September 29th and takes place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 2:20pm – 4:20pm.
- Dismissal starts promptly at 4:15pm in the schoolyard. You must ensure your child is picked up on time.
ELL Support Tuesday – Thursday:
- Starts Tuesday, September 29th and takes place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 2:20pm – 4:20pm.
- Dismissal starts promptly at 4:15pm in the schoolyard. You must ensure your child is picked up on time.
Mandarin Tuesday – Thursday:
- Starts Tuesday, September 29th and takes place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 2:20pm – 4:20pm.
- Dismissal starts promptly at 4:15pm in the schoolyard. You must ensure your child is picked up on time.
Music Club:
- Brass Club starts Tuesday, September 29th and takes place every Tuesday and Thursdays from 2:20pm – 4:20pm.
- Strings/Violin Club starts Friday, October 2nd and takes place every Wednesday and Fridays from 2:20pm – 4:20pm.
- Dismissal starts promptly at 4:15pm at the
schoolyardmain entrance (24th Avenue). You must ensure your child is picked up on time.
SATURDAY TEST PREP/ACADEMIC SUPPORT AFTERSCHOOL:
- Starts Saturday, October 3rd and takes place every Saturday from 8:00am – 11:00am.
- Dismissal starts promptly at 10:50am in the main entrance of the school. You must ensure your child is picked up on time.
Kindly note, all afterschool programs housed at PS 101 (including BCA and Angel Center) will be cancelled on Wednesday, September 30th for our teaching staff to welcome parents for Back to School Night.
If you have any questions, 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
Important Dates – October 2026
Dear PS 101 Families,
October is filled with exciting opportunities for learning, school spirit, and community! As the fall season continues, we look forward to celebrating together through engaging classroom experiences and special events. Please review this month’s important dates and reminders below to help your family stay informed and connected.
Wishing your family a wonderful October!
| DATE | OCTOBER EVENT DETAILS |
| Friday, October 2nd | Coffee with Korrol and GRADE 1 FAMILIES ONLY- 9am start. Join Principal Korrol to learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q+A session. *Remember to register! |
| Tuesday, October 6th | PTA General Membership Meeting via ZOOM at 10am. Link to follow, prior to the meeting date. |
| Friday, October 9th | Coffee with Korrol and GRADE 4 FAMILIES ONLY- 9am start. Join Principal Korrol to learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q+A session. *Remember to register! |
| Coffee with Korrol and GRADE 2 FAMILIES ONLY- 9am start. Join Principal Korrol to learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q+A session. *Remember to register! | |
| Monday, October 12th | NYC Schools Closed Holiday Observance: Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples’ Day |
| Tuesday, October 13th – Friday, October 16th | PS 101 Open School Week Visit PS 101 while instruction is taking place as an observer. You will see your child working in their classroom with their teacher and classmates. A specific schedule of dates/times and grades/classes to follow. |
| Tuesday, October 13th – Tuesday, October 20th | SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR- SHOP and SAVE at PS 101! Send your child to school with spending money or set-up ewallet for book shopping! |
| Tuesday, October 13th – Friday, October 16th | CLASS LECTURE VISITS with guest speakers to review traffic safety from the NYC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION with Grades 4 and 5 ONLY. |
| Friday, October 16th | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY– CRAZY HAIR DAY! Do you have a silly hairstyle to share? WEAR your craziest, silliest, most fun hairstyle! |
| Friday, October 23rd | Coffee with Korrol and GRADE 3 FAMILIES ONLY- 9am start. Join Principal Korrol to learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q&A session. *Remember to register! |
| Friday, October 23rd | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY– THINK PINK! Let’s support Breast Cancer Awareness month and WEAR PINK! Show your Viking Leader Pride and Support: WEAR PINK |
| Friday, October 30th | PTA FALL EVENT: PUMPKIN PATCH! |
| Friday, October 30th | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- CHARACTER DAY AT PS 101. Dress up as your favorite character/person! |
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher or our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at 347-563-4680 or BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.
As always, thank you for your continued partnership and support. We’re grateful for a memorable year and look forward to celebrating all that our students have achieved together!
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
