June 5, 2020

Dear Families,

The health and safety of our communities remains our top priority, and we will continue to take all appropriate measures to help keep our students, families, and staff members safe. Recently, we shared some information with you regarding Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Although we do not have any new updates to report, guidance issued by DOHMH remains in place, and we urge you to visit nyc.gov/health at any time for this important information related to MIS-C. There, you will also find the MIS-C Fact Sheet, provided last week and translated into multiple languages here.

As a reminder for the health of all children in New York City, all children over the age of two who can medically tolerate a face covering must wear one when they are outside their home if they cannot maintain physical distance from others. Free face coverings are available at DOE Meal Hubs in all five boroughs—you can find one close to you on the DOE website. Physical distancing and good hygiene remain critical, even while wearing a face covering. When outside the home, adults and children should maintain at least 6 feet of distance between themselves and others whenever possible.

We will continue to communicate with you on a weekly basis regarding MIS-C and provide updates, if any. Please visit nyc.gov/health at any time for the latest information on MIS-C, and please contact 311 with any questions.

Sincerely, Richard A. Carranza Chancellor New York City Department of Education

PTA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Tuesday, 6/16/2020 @ 11:00 am via Zoom

Zoom meeting link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89725347888?pwd=WFA3WXJ4ZDdtQWg2N1lXTVc2ekllQT09

Meeting ID: 897 2534 7888
Password: 061620

AGENDA

• Meeting Call to Order
• Review of Minutes / Motion to Approve
• Treasurer’s Report/Motion to Approve Treasurer’s Report
• President’s Report
• SLT Update
• Questions & Concerns Session
• Motion to Adjourn   

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUING SUPPORT!

STAY SAFE!

Pennies for Patients – Parent Letter

Sweets & Bake Shop Fundraiser – Wednesday, March 18^th, 2020

Dear Students and Parents/Guardians:

P.S. 101 will be hosting a June Sweets & Cake/Bake Shop Fundraiser on Wednesday, March 18^th, 2020.  We will be hosting this school Bake Sale to raise funds for our students suffering from Leukemia and/or Lymphoma. This cake/bake sale with will enable students to purchase sweet treats and donations will go to patients suffering from blood diseases and support the mission for a cure!

Through this endeavor and schoolwide service in learning project, your students will learn about leadership, humanitarian efforts and will inspire and change people’s lives. We are asking students to bring store-bought donations of any kind to school on – Wednesday, March 18^th, 2020– such as cookies, brownies, cupcakes, candy treats and cake pops, etc. Any type of dessert donation will be welcomed and much appreciated. The students should bring in spending money in order to make a sweet treats purchase at lunchtime.

Thank you very much for your cooperation and generosity.

Sincerely,

Your Little Lighthouse Team (LLT) and LLT Coordinators, Ms. Bova and Ms. Kipriadis

PS 101 Marker Recycling Letter

3/10/2020

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Our Little Lighthouse Team is excited to tell you about a very special program we are coordinating at our school in conjunction with Crayola. It’s called Crayola ColorCycle – an amazing program devised to repurpose used markers rather than sending them to landfills!

The ColorCycle program has repurposed more than 70 tons of expended markers in the United States and Canada since 2013, and uses the most advanced plastic conversion technologies available today to make wax compounds for asphalt and roofing shingles as well as to generate electricity that can be used to heat homes, cook food, and power vehicles.

All around PS 101, students and teachers will be collecting used markers that are ready to be discarded. Please help support our efforts by sending your kids in with any used markers you may have around the house- even non-Crayola brands! Highlighters and dry erase markers can also be included. Drop-off boxes will be located in the main entrance for your child to deposit the markers.

Thank you in advance for participating! With the help of parents like you across the country, the Crayola ColorCycle program can continue to keep tons of plastic out of landfills each year.

Remember, don’t throw out that used marker—ColorCycle it!

Sincerely,

Ms. Kipriadis, Ms. Bova, and PS 101’s Little Lighthouse Team

Learn more at http://www.crayola.com/colorcycle

April Multi-Cultural Project Parent Letter

March 9, 2020

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are now collecting items for the month of April to celebrate Arab-American Heritage and Deaf History Month. If you have any items you would like to donate to our display case, please drop them off into the collection box that is located in the main office. Please remember to label your item(s) with your child’s name and class, so they can be returned to them at the end of the month.

Items that we are looking to collect for the display case should represent:

• Food
• Currency
• Flag
• Music
• Sports
• Landmarks
• Traditions
• Literature

Thank you for involvement and dedication!

Sincerely,

The P.S. 101 Multi-Cultural Team

Pennies- Sit with a Friend

F U N D R A I S E R

Pennies for Patients

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Help our Little Lighthouse Team raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and help those in need. Students will be able to purchase a ticket for $one dollar$ and switch their table seat at lunchtime to sit with a friend of choice.

Encourage your child to make new friends with new experiences!

All proceeds will go to our school-wide fundraiser to raise awareness and funds to lend a helping hand!

PTA Bake Sale March 2020

Scholastic Book Fair at P.S. 101

Wednesday, March 4th through Friday, March 6th

Students will have an opportunity to purchase books they can read for their enjoyment and educational assignments.

Books are reasonably priced – plus tax.

Parents may visit the Scholastic Book Fair during afternoon conferences from 12:30-2:30pm and during evening conferences from 4:30pm – 7:30pm.  Parent/Guardian sales (only) may be accepted via credit card payment or cash.

Kindly send your child to school with spending money in a sealed envelope (cash only) labeled with your child’s name and class.

March Calendar

March 3, 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians:

We are listing some important dates for the month of March. Please keep these dates for reference during the month of March.

Due to Parent/Teacher Conferences all PS 101 students will have a half-day of school on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Hot lunch children will be served lunch. Dismissal will be at 11:20 AM for Kindergarten through fifth grade.

No after-school programs (TASC) will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020.

LOOKING AHEAD

• Thursday, April 9^th – Friday, April 17^th – School Closed – Spring Recess

• Wednesday, April 22^nd – NYS Math Exam (Grades 3, 4 & 5) = DAY ONE
• Thursday, April 23^rd – NYS Math Exam (Grades 3, 4 & 5)=DAY TWO

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