Category Archives: All Students at PS 101

Beyond Access Series (Pre-K and Kindergarten)

Dear PS101 Families,

The Beyond Access Series is an online initiative that provides families with special education guidance and connects them with a network of support and resources. This winter, families are invited to attend A Parent’s Guide to the Early Intervention Programs, Preschool Special Education, and the Kindergarten IEP Process; the session will take place via Zoom from 7:00–8:00 p.m. on January 14. Interested families must register to receive the link to join the session.

Language access is available in Spanish and Mandarin. For support in Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, or American Sign Language (ASL), families may request interpretation when registering.

You may also share the Beyond Access webpage for information on upcoming workshops. 

GK

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Next PTA Bake Sale is on January 8!

Greetings PS 101 Families:

Our next PTA bake sale is taking place on Thursday, January 8th during all lunch periods. Please show your support by bringing in store bought pre-packaged donations of all variety of goods for students to purchase after their lunch. Please see flyer below for further information.

Thank you for your continued support!

PTA January bake sale flyer
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Reminder: Little Lighthouse Team – January School Spirit Calendar

Welcome to January, a fresh new chapter for our Little Lighthouse Team to shine even brighter in 2026. Our Little Lighthouse Team is all about lighting the way with positivity, pride, and purpose.

Let’s Celebrate Our PS 101 Family!

We’re building a culture that shines with connection and community. WEAR your school colors, themed gear, or anything spirited and fun on school spirit days! Please encourage your child(ren) to do the same because a united classroom is a happy classroom.

Friday, January 9thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – GET FUNKY – GET SILLY – GET CRAZY!
Crazy Hat Day > WEAR your silliest, craziest, fun hat!
Friday, January 23rdSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – TWIN DAY!
Team up with a friend or group to dress alike – like twins! Choose a friend or group to “twin” with.
Plan a matching outfit together: shirts, headbands, colors, or full outfit to show off creativity and unity!
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Upcoming 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Parent-Child Workshop: Eco-Art

Greetings PS 101 Families,

We are excited to announce an upcoming Parent-Child Workshop for 3rd–5th grade students and their parents! In this workshop, families will use the natural world as inspiration to create art projects with environmental themes.

Event Details:

  • Topic: Eco-Art
  • Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
  • Location: PS 101 School Building

The registration link will open on Thursday, January 2, 2026 at 5:45 PM.

Due to limited seating, the workshop is limited to 25 students, and participants will be selected by lottery after the RSVP deadline.

Please watch for the registration link to sign up if you are interested. Thank you for your continued support!

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3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Families: Parent-Child Eco-Art Event Invitation

Dear PS 101 Families,

We are excited to invite you and your child to a special Parent-Child Workshop, in partnership with Marquis Studio! Join us for an engaging session on Eco-Art, where families can explore creativity while learning about sustainability. Eco-Art involves using natural, recycled, or sustainable materials to create art that promotes environmental awareness.

Event Details:

  • Topic: Eco-Art
  • Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
  • Location: PS 101 School Building

Important Notes:

  • Seats are limited to 25 students.
  • Participants will be selected by lottery after the RSVP deadline (Sunday, January 4, 2026).
  • Selected families will receive a separate text message from 347-563-4680 during the week of January 5, 2026.

👉 RSVP here: https://forms.gle/Lrxi6TZ1mwCtFcdk6

We look forward to seeing you there for a fun and creative morning! 🌱🎨

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PTA General Membership and PAC Meeting on January 6th

Greetings PS 101 Parents/Guardians:

Please see below for the agendas for the upcoming PTA General Membership meeting on Tuesday, January 6th at 10:00am and Title I Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting on January 6th at 10:30am. Both meetings will be via Zoom and meeting info will be sent via Remind as the date approaches.

Thank you for your continued support!

pta general membership meeting agenda
pta PAC meeting agenda
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Important Dates – January 2026

Dear PS 101 Families,

Welcome to a new year at PS 101! January is a time for fresh starts and renewed goals for the remainder of the school year. Below you’ll find important dates and upcoming events to help you plan for the month ahead.

DATEJANUARY EVENT DETAILS
Wednesday, January 7thPancakes with Assistant Principal Percaccio to celebrate Leaders of the Month
Friday, January 9thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – Get funky- Get silly- Get crazy!
Crazy Hat Day > WEAR your silliest, craziest, fun hat!
Wednesday, January 14thPRE-K Registration for the 2025-2026 school year opens in MySchools.nyc.
Monday, January 19thAll Schools Closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Tuesday, January 20th through Friday, January 23rdFDNY Fire Safety classroom visits with lessons and discussion with all classes/grades in PRE-K through 5.
Friday, January 23rd Kindergarten Applications for the 2026-2027 school year closes in MySchools.nyc.
Friday, January 23rdSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – TWIN DAY!
Team up with a friend or group to dress alike – like twins! Choose a friend or group to “twin” with. Plan a matching outfit together: shirts, headbands, colors, or full outfit to show off creativity and unity!

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

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Little Lighthouse Team – January School Spirit Calendar

Welcome to January, a fresh new chapter for our Little Lighthouse Team to shine even brighter in 2026. Our Little Lighthouse Team is all about lighting the way with positivity, pride, and purpose. 

💙 Let’s Celebrate Our PS 101 Family- We’re building a culture that shines with connection and community. WEAR your school colors, themed gear, or anything spirited and fun! Please encourage your students to do the same because a united classroom is a happy classroom.

Friday, January 9thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – GET FUNKY — GET SILLY — GET CRAZY!
Crazy Hat Day > WEAR your silliest, craziest, fun hat!
Friday, January 23rdSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – TWIN DAY
Team up with a friend or group to dress alike – like twins! Choose a friend or group to “twin” with. Plan a matching outfit together: shirts, headbands, colors, or full outfit to show off creativity and unity!

We hope to see our students partake in these fun school spirit days!

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Thank You for Your Support!

Dear PS 101 Families:

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Leader In Me Funky Fun Bunch for their time, dedication, and support in coordinating and volunteering during our Candy Cane fundraiser.

Thanks to the generosity of our school community, PS 101 proudly donated $869 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, supporting children and families in need. At PS 101, we believe in helping hands and caring hearts, and this effort is a true reflection of those values.

Thank you to all our families for your donations and for helping spread the word. Your support makes a meaningful impact.

Sincerely,

Our PS 101 Leader In Me Funky Fun Bunch

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