Greetings 101 Families,
Below is the link to the PS101 Spring 2025 Drama Show.
AND…if your child is interested in auditioning for next year’s show, sign-up for auditions will happen in September/October.
Enjoy!
Aria’s Once Upon a Time
Category Archives: All Students at PS 101
Student Safety Reminder: No Glass Containers
Dear PS 101 Families:
To ensure the safety of our students and staff, please do not send your child to school with glass containers for drinking/food purposes or to use for supplies.
- Glass containers of any kind should not be brought on school grounds. As a safety precaution, we are asking for full cooperation to prevent any accidents or unnecessary harm.
- Any glass containers containing beverages/food poses as a risk and we will discard any of these items if observed in the classroom.
- We care about our students, and we need your help to ensure only plastic bottles, jars or containers are sent in for all purposes.
Any questions, kindly contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 1-347-563-4860 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Schoolyard Safety
Dear PS 101 Families:
Although the school playground is part of our public-school property, it becomes a shared community space after school hours, and we rely on all families to help maintain a safe and respectful environment for everyone:
- Ensuring children use equipment safely and appropriately.
- Safety is a shared responsibility.
- We encourage all families to remain vigilant and to actively supervise their children during outdoor play.
- Keeping an eye on younger siblings.
- Encouraging kind and respectful behavior toward others with children and adults.
- Being aware of the surroundings and reporting any unsafe situations.
Thank you for your partnership in helping to keep our schoolyard a safe and enjoyable space for all children.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Dial-a-Teacher
Dear PS 101 Families,
Are you aware your child can call a teacher for assistance if they have a problem with thier homework?
- What: Homework helpline for students, run by classroom teachers
- Where: Call 212-777-3380
- Who: Students in kindergarten through 12th grade
- Hours: Monday through Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m. when school is in session
- Languages spoken: Armenian, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian-Creole, Russian, Spanish and Tagalog
- Subjects available: English, math, science and social studies
GK
HIV/AIDS Educational Lessons
Dear PS 101 Parents/Guardians:
HIV and AIDS are among the most serious health problems Americans have ever faced. Advances in medicine now allow people with HIV to live long and healthy lives, but there is still no cure. Health education plays a critical role in helping students learn to make healthy choices and to protect themselves and others.
The New York State Education Department and New York City Public Schools require that HIV education be taught annually to all students in kindergarten through grade 12, as part of a comprehensive health education. This year, your child will have the opportunity to learn from a new curriculum, called Growing Up and Staying Safe, that is medically accurate, inclusive, age-appropriate, and developed in partnership with national experts, local community leaders, parents/caregivers, and educators.
In the elementary grades, students learn how to stay healthy and avoid illnesses, develop self-worth and respect for their bodies, advocate for kindness and empathy, and communicate with trusted adults. Please review the following grade level overview(s) to learn more about the lessons: K-5 Parent Overview.
We respect your role as parents/guardians in teaching your child about healthy behaviors that support your family’s beliefs and values. We encourage you to discuss with your child what they are learning in health class and share your beliefs and values with them.
Parents, guardians, and schools share a common goal: we want students of all ages to be healthy in all aspects of their lives. We encourage you to speak to your child’s teacher, parent coordinator, or me if you’d like to learn more about the curriculum. Our teacher teams will be executing the required lessons during the week of Monday, December 2nd – Friday, December 6th.
If you have any questions, please speak with your child’s classroom teacher or feel free to contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 347-563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Save For College Program (opt-out process)
Dear PS 101 Families (Grades K-3),
As of the 2024–25 school year, all NYC Public School kindergarten, first, second and third grade students are automatically enrolled in the Save for College Program and receive an initial allocation of $100 in an NYC Scholarship Account. For more information, read the Save for College Program Intro Document.
Parents/guardians have the opportunity to opt out of receiving an NYC Scholarship Account. The opt-out date may differ between students and is based on when the student was enrolled in school.
The initial opt-out period will take place November 4 – December 4 for the 2024-25 school year, and applies to all kindergarten students and any first, second or third grade students who enrolled in your school in late spring 2024. If a family opts out, they will not receive an NYC Scholarship Account, they will not receive the initial $100 allocation, and their student’s data will not be shared with NYC Kids RISE and the technology vendor VistaShare.
Parents/guardians who want to participate in the Program simply take NO ACTION during the Opt-out Period.
During their 30-day opt-out period, parents/guardians who wish to change their child’s participation status by opting-out have two options:
- Parents/guardians can change their child’s participation status within the NYC Schools Account(Open external link) (NYCSA). This is the recommended way for parents to opt out, re-enroll or cancel. After logging in to NYCSA, the parent/guardian should look at the main screen with all of the tiles. The parent/guardian can click on the “Forms” tile, then click on the “view” button on the next page near “NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program.” After this they can review program information and will have relevant options available towards the bottom of the page.
- Parents/guardians can return a signed opt-out form to their child’s school for data entry into ATS within a defined 30-day period. The deadline will be printed on the opt-out notice and form. See below for more details.
- For more resources, including FAQ documents, a program one-pager and more please visit the NYC Kids RISE Downloadable Materials(Open external link) and NYC Kids RISE (Open external link)Videos(Open external link) webpages.
GK
New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) Information Session
Greetings PS 101 Families:
We are excited to invite you to an informative event on **Friday, 9/13/2024, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM** at PS 101. This session will cover the New York City Schools Account (Parent Account), a valuable tool that allows you to track your child’s progress from Pre-K through high school graduation.
During this event, you will learn how to:
- View your child’s grades and test scores.
- Monitor attendance and transportation.
- Update your contact information, and more.
Seats are limited, so please RSVP using this link: https://forms.gle/f1mz3hqmuaGR45tF7
We look forward to seeing you there!
Best regards,
Bing Xing Lin
Parent Coordinator
Important Dates for September 2024
Dear PS 101 Families:
Welcome back to school! We are listing some important dates for the month of September:
| DATE | REASON |
| Tuesday, September 10th | PTA General Membership Meeting via ZOOM at 10am. Link to follow, prior to the meeting date. |
| Thursday, September 12th | Back to School Night! Welcome to PS 101! Families are invited to your child’s classroom for an evening session visit from 4:30-7pm. A schedule will be posted on our website and your child’s teacher will inform you of specific session times. |
| Wednesday, September 18th | Coffee with Korrol and KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES ONLY – 9am start. Join Principal Korrol to discuss and learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q&A session. |
| Friday, September 27th | Coffee with Korrol and GRADE 1 FAMILIES ONLY– 9am start. Join Principal Korrol to discuss to learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q&A session. |
| Friday, September 27th | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – Celebrate YOUR HERITAGE! It’s HERITAGE DAY- represent your true-self! WEAR something special to show off your heritage and be proud! |
If you should have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher or our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 347-563-4680 or via email BLin9@schools.nyc.gov. We hope this information will be helpful to you in planning for the month of September.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Back to School Night at PS 101!
Dear PS 101 Families:
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT is on Thursday, September 12th.
We are super excited to welcome you to PS101 for Back to School Night at PS 101 on Thursday, September 12th in your child’s classroom!
- Classroom teachers will host three in-person presentations, approximately 30 minutes each, at 4:30pm, 5:30pm and 6:30pm.
***Each presentation is the same- so you can choose the time that works for you*** - Classroom teachers will explain behavior expectations, operational expectations (trips, notes when sick, etc.) curriculum, information about Into Reading, homework expectations, assessments, followed by a Q&A session.
- Cluster Specialties (Dance, Science, Lego Robotics, Physical Education, STEM, Visual Arts/Graphic Design, Library, and Music), Related Service Providers, Guidance Counselors and ESL personnel will all present to families with the same schedule: 4:30pm, 5:30pm and 6:30pm.
- Staff Directory Link: DIRECTORY
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 1-347-563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.
We look forward to seeing you at PS 101 on Thursday September 12!
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
PS 101 The Verrazzano School 