Greetings PS 101 Families:
This message is for the students who attend our Saturday Test Prep Afterschool Program. Kindly note, in observance of Memorial Day, this week’s Saturday program will be cancelled on May 23rd
Our Saturday program will resume as scheduled on May 30th.
Thank you for your understanding.
Dear Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade One Families,
We are excited to announce that our Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grade One classes will celebrate the end of a successful school year with a fun-filled carnival on Thursday, May 21st in our schoolyard!
**Parents are not included in this event, as this will be an in-school fun-filled experience for students only.
This special event will include a variety of age-appropriate activities designed to promote joy, teamwork, and of course kindness! Some of the carnival events include:
Important: Please ensure your child wears sneakers — NO SANDALS OR FLIP-FLOPS!
We are looking forward to a joyful and safe celebration on Thursday, May 21st for all our early childhood learners. Thank you for your continued support.
If you have any questions or concerns, please speak with your child’s teacher or contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 347-563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Dear 3rd Grade Families,
Please be advised due to the heat advisory today, we are moving 3rd Grade Field Day to the PS 101 Gym today.
Classes 301, 302, 303 and 237 will have Field Day 8:45am-11am.
Classes 304, 305, 306, and 307 will have Field Day from 11:50am – 2:10pm.
Lunch for 3rd Gr will be at 11am.
We will have Field Day in the air-conditioned gym.
Thank you for your understanding.
GK
Dear 3rd Grade Families,
Please be advised due to the heat advisory today, we are moving 3rd Grade Field Day to the PS 101 Gym today where we have quicker access to water, shade and air-conditioning. This will allow us to make changes immediately if it becomes too hot or there are any concerns.
Classes 301, 302, 303 and 237 will have Field Day 8:45am-11am. Classes 304, 305, 306, and 307 will have Field Day from 11:50am – 2:10pm. Lunch for 3rd Gr will be at 11am.
We will have Field Day in the air-conditioned gym.
Thank you for your understanding.
GK
Dear PS 101 Families,
Today, Wednesday, May 20th, schools across New York City, including PS 101,will participate in our final Sustainability Climate Action Day of the year!
This citywide initiative encourages students to learn about and take action toward protecting our planet. Our focus for this Climate Action Day is WATER, understanding why water is essential, how we use it, and what we can do to conserve and protect this vital natural resource.
Throughout the day, students engaged in lessons and activities centered on water conservation, including:
Together, we’re helping students understand the importance of water and how mindful choices can protect this precious resource for future generations.
Thank you for supporting our efforts at home by encouraging conversations with your child about small actions, like turning off faucets tightly, taking shorter showers, and preventing pollution, that help safeguard our water supply.
Let’s continue to make PS 101 a model for sustainability and care for our planet!
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Dear PS 101 Parents and Guardians,
As a reminder, all New York City public schools will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
On this day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who have served, and continue to serve in the United States Armed Forces. We are grateful for their sacrifice and dedication in protecting our freedoms.
School will resume on Tuesday, May 26th, following our regular schedule.
For upcoming dates, announcements, and school news, please visit our 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 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Dear PS 101 Families:
Spring is blooming with scientific thinking at PS 101, and we are excited to share the May edition of the Science Scoop! This month’s issue highlights the exciting discoveries, hands-on investigations, and curiosity-driven learning taking place throughout our classrooms.
Check out what we learned together:
From asking questions and making observations to exploring the world through experiments and real-world connections, our students continue to grow as thoughtful, curious young scientists every day.
We hope you enjoy reading this month’s Science Scoop and celebrating the amazing science learning happening throughout our PS 101 community!
Sincerely,
Our PS 101 Science Cluster Team
Ms. A. Warner and Mr. D. Lee
Greetings PS 101 Families:
The last day to purchase tickets to our upcoming PS 101 Drama Show: Heroes Academy is tomorrow, May 19th!
Parent letters were backpacked home with students earlier in the month for you to fill out and request for tickets. Please return the letter slip with payment in a sealed envelope (labeled with your child’s name and class) to your child’s classroom teacher.
Kindly note:
| Tickets will be sent home with your child on Wednesday, May 20th. |
| When purchasing tickets, please be advised, school-age children must be accompanied by an adult for admittance on the night of the show. |
| There is no guarantee that tickets will be sold at the door. If we are sold out with pre-ticket sales and reach maximum seating, tickets will not be sold at the door. |
We hope you can join us that night to celebrate our students’ hard work in theater arts!
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Dear Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grade One and Grade Two Parents/Guardians:
Please note that the Early Childhood Dance Festival has been rescheduled due to scheduling conflicts.
New Date:Tuesday, June 9th
Rain Date: Wednesday, June 10th
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. We look forward to seeing you there as we dance and celebrate together!
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
PS 101 The Verrazzano School 