Category Archives: All Students at PS 101

National PTA Day is on September 26th!

Dear PS 101 Families,

Friday, September 26th, is National PTA Day, and we are proud to join schools across the country in recognizing the vital role of PTAs in supporting students and schools.

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our PS 101 Executive Board members and all of our volunteer parents who dedicate countless hours to organizing events, fundraising, and building a strong home–school connection. Your commitment and teamwork help make PS 101 a vibrant and successful school community.

Every PS 101 family has a shared hand in our school’s success and on this special day, we especially celebrate all of our parents/guardians. We are sincerely grateful to all l of those who are able to donate their time and to those who go above and beyond to volunteer their time.

Thank you to all, for everything you do to support PS 101 and help our students shine!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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NYC Public Schools Closed on October 2nd

Dear PS 101 Families,

This is a reminder that all New York City public schools will be closed on Thursday, October 2nd in observance of Yom Kippur.

We look forward to welcoming our students back on Friday, October 3rd.

For important updates and upcoming dates, please visit our school website at www.ps101k.com. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at (347) 563-4680.

Wishing you a peaceful holiday.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

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Afterschool Programs Starting Next Week: Academic Support/Test Prep, ELL Support, and Mandarin

Greetings PS 101 Families:

Please be advised that the Academic Support/Test Prep, ELL Support, and Mandarin Afterschool programs will be starting next week. 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 next week.

As a reminder, please note the following start days and dismissal times for each program: 

Academic Support/Test Prep Tuesday – Thursday:

  • Starts Tuesday, September 30th 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.

Academic Support/Test Prep SATURDAY Only:

  • Starts Saturday, November 8th and takes place every Saturdays from 8:00am – 10:45am. 
  • Dismissal starts promptly at 10:45am in the schoolyard. You must ensure your child is picked up on time.

ELL Support Tuesday – Thursday:

  • Starts Tuesday, September 30th 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 30th 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.

If you have any questions, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 1-347-563-4690 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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PTA Fundraiser with Barclays Center

Greetings PS 101 Families:

We are excited to be able to offer discounted tickets to various shows/events at the Barclays Center for families, teachers, and staff to enjoy. If you are interested in attending any of the shows/events at Barclays Center, please use the below group portal to purchase the tickets.

Site URL: https://fevo-enterprise.com/group/Ps101

See flyer below for more information:

PTA Barclays Center Fundraiser flyer
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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

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NYC Public Schools Closed on September 23 – 24

Greetings PS 101 Families,

This is a reminder that all New York City public schools will be closed on Tuesday, September 23rd and Wednesday, September 24th in observance of Rosh Hashanah.

We look forward to welcoming our students back on Thursday, September 25th.

For up-to-date information, important dates, and announcements, please visit our school website at www.ps101k.com. If you have any questions, feel free to contact your classroom teacher via Remind or our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at (347) 563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

Wishing you a peaceful and meaningful holiday.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

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Grade 4 Coffee with Korrol *DATE CHANGE

Dear PS101 Families,

Due to a Principal meeting, the Grade 4 Coffee with Korrol date has been changed to Thursday October 16th at 9am.
If you already registered, you DO NOT need to re-register.

All others may register below: ***NEW DATE Grade 4 Coffee with Korrol: October 16 at 9am

Register for:

Kindergarten Coffee with Korrol: September 12 at 9am
Grade 5 Coffee with Korrol: September 26 at 9am
Grade 1 Coffee with Korrol: October 1 at 9am
Grade 4 Coffee with Korrol: October 8 at 9am ***NEW DATE Grade 4 Coffee with Korrol: October 16 at 9am
Grade 2 Coffee with Korrol: October 10 at 9am
Grade 3 Coffee with Korrol: October 17 at 9am
Pre-K Coffee with Korrol: October 24 at 9am

I look forward to seeing you there!
GK

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Reminder: Today is 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:

  • 4:30 PM
  • 5:30 PM
  • 6:30 PM

You may attend any of the three sessions that works best for you.

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 this evening and partnering together for a fantastic school year!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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