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REMINDER: Parent-Teacher Conference on May 9th

Greetings PS 101 Families:

Thursday, May 9th is a newly added Parent-Teacher Conference added onto the NYC Department of Education calendar this school year. We will have ONE evening session for parent conferences.

You will have the opportunity to set up a virtual/tele-conference with your child’s teacher on Thursday, May 9th from 4:30pm-7:30pm.

~Conferences will be scheduled by your child’s teacher: Evening Session ONLY from 4:30-7:30pm.

~If you don’t have an appointment, contact your child’s teacher through Google Classroom or REMIND today.

~If you are unable to participate in Parent-Teacher Conference, please know you can contact your child’s teacher and arrange an appointment during parent engagement time on Tuesdays, after 2:20pm, unless otherwise indicated.

As a reminder, the final marking period report cards will be distributed via hard copy on our last day of school, June 26th. Report cards will also be posted in your child’s NYCSA. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 347-563-4690 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov. 

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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District 21 Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Workshop

Greetings PS 101 Families:

District 21 will be hosting a virtual Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Workshop on May 23rd from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.

We encourage parents/guardians to join this workshop to learn more about human trafficking and how to prevent it from happening. Please register for the meeting using this link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvcOiprD8jH9NkncfG95Xaoke1kMqEWdtY#/registration

See flyers (in English, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish) below for more information:

image of D21 Human Trafficking workshop flyer in English
image of D21 Human Trafficking workshop flyer in Chinese
image of D21 Human Trafficking workshop flyer in Russian
image of D21 Human Trafficking workshop flyer in Spanish
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Parent-Teacher Conference on May 9th

Greetings PS 101 Families:

Thursday, May 9th is a newly added Parent-Teacher Conference added onto the NYC Department of Education calendar this school year. We will have ONE evening session for parent conferences.

You will have the opportunity to set up a virtual/tele-conference with your child’s teacher on Thursday, May 9th from 4:30pm-7:30pm.

~Conferences will be scheduled by your child’s teacher: Evening Session ONLY from 4:30-7:30pm.

~If you don’t have an appointment, contact your child’s teacher through Google Classroom or REMIND today.

~If you are unable to participate in Parent-Teacher Conference, please know you can contact your child’s teacher and arrange an appointment during parent engagement time on Tuesdays, after 2:20pm, unless otherwise indicated.

As a reminder, the final marking period report cards will be distributed via hard copy on our last day of school, June 26th. Report cards will also be posted in your child’s NYCSA. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 347-563-4690 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov. 

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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Reminder: Intro to AI in Education for Parents Workshop

Dear PS 101 parents/guardians:

We will be hosting two virtual workshops introducing AI in education for parents. The workshops aim to demystify AI and its potential impact on our lives. Parents will learn about the basics of AI, its applications, and how it can be used to support their child’s learning.

Session dates:

Friday March 15th at 9am – 10am

Friday March 22nd at 9am – 10am

If you are interested in joining this workshop, please register using this link: http://tinyurl.com/ycy8pv7t

The workshops will be held online via Zoom, and Zoom meeting links will be emailed to registrants, so make sure you register for the workshop if you would like to attend! See flyer below for more details.

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Reminder: Intro to AI in Education for Parents Workshop

Dear PS 101 parents/guardians:

We will be hosting two virtual workshops introducing AI in education for parents. The workshops aim to demystify AI and its potential impact on our lives. Parents will learn about the basics of AI, its applications, and how it can be used to support their child’s learning.

Session dates:

March 15th at 9am – 10am

March 22nd at 9am – 10am

If you are interested in joining this workshop, please register using this link: http://tinyurl.com/ycy8pv7t

The workshops will be held online via Zoom, and Zoom meeting links will be emailed to registrants, so make sure you register for the workshop if you would like to attend! See flyer below for more details.

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NYC Reads Ambassador Program

Dear PS 101 Families:

The NYC Reads Ambassador Program is a way for families to support their children as they learn to read. This program will instruct families on how to build literacy skills with their children and will give families the opportunity to prepare for and practice these skill-building activities together with their children. The science-based modules encompass all facets of brain-based reading, the science of reading, and science of reading frameworks. 

Become a NYC Reads Family Ambassador to become a literacy leader in your community, connect with families city-wide, and host fun reading events. This is a 10-session voluntary commitment hosted online and featuring a different topic at each meeting. Families of students in 3K-5th grade are eligible. If interested, please register for the sessions using this link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkcOmuqj8vH9MkSNgwyGy6vcRiDP_Sw4lr#/registration

See flyers (in English, Chinese, and Spanish) below for more details.

English flyer of NYC READS Family Ambassador program
Chinese flyer of NYC READS Family Ambassador program
Spanish flyer of NYC READS Family Ambassador program
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Parent Workshop: Helping Your Child with Bullying

Dear PS101 Parents and Guardians,

We are pleased to invite you to an informative session on “Helping Your Child with Bullying/Bullying vs. Conflict” with PS 101 Guidance Counselor, Ms. Liebert. This event aims to provide valuable insights and strategies for addressing bullying issues while distinguishing them from typical conflicts.

Topic: Helping Your Child with Bullying/Bullying vs. Conflict

Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Location: PS101

Agenda:

  • Understanding the Difference between Bullying and Conflict
  • Recognizing Signs of Bullying
  • Effective Strategies to Support Your Child
  • Open Forum for Questions and Discussion

Your presence and participation will contribute to creating a safer and more supportive environment for our students.

Please register: https://forms.gle/H7T5r6jFar6fLtHw6

We look forward to your participation and a constructive dialogue on this crucial topic.

Sincerely,

Christina Liebert                                                        Bing Xing Lin

School Counselor                                                      Parent Coordinator

P.S.101- The Verrazzano School                                P.S.101- The Verrazzano School

(718) 372-0221                                            (347) 563-4680

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Tomorrow is a Half-Day of School and Parent Teacher Conference

Greetings PS 101 Families:

Thursday, November 2nd is a half-day of school at 11:20 am dismissal and students will eat lunch in school before leaving.

You will have the opportunity to set-up a virtual/tele-conference with your child’s teacher on Thursday, November 2nd: 

~Conferences will be scheduled by your child’s teacher: Afternoon Session: 12:20 pm-2:20 pm and Evening Session from 4:30-7:00 pm.

~If you don’t have an appointment, contact your child’s teacher through Google Classroom or Remind today.

~If you are unable to participate in Parent-Teacher Conference, please know you can contact your child’s teacher and arrange an appointment during parent engagement time on Tuesdays, after 2:20pm, unless otherwise indicated.

As a reminder, the first marking period report cards will be distributed in December. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s classroom teacher.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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