5th Grade Coffee with Korrol (Replay)

Missed it? No worries! You can watch the 5th Grade Coffee with Korrol which introduces parents to PS101 programs and methodology, as well as gives parents strategies for success.
Please click the CC (closed captioning) to translate to additional languages

Part 1: The Middle School Application process


Part 2: Parenting Advice including how to deal with a soon-to-be teen, when to let your children have space, how to respond when they get moody and why you must talk to your daughter about her period/menstrual cycle:

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Important Dates – October 2025

Dear PS 101 Families,

The fall season is now in full swing! October is filled with exciting activities, special events, and opportunities for our students to explore, grow, and thrive, both in and out of the classroom.

Please review the important October dates below to stay informed at PS 101.

DATEOCTOBER EVENT DETAILS
Wednesday, October 1stPTA EVENT – FALL PHOTO DAY! Grades 3-4-5
Wednesday, October 1stPancakes with Percaccio – Leader of the Month
Was your child selected as Leader of the Month?
Join Assistant Principal Percaccio to celebrate your child’s successes and leadership qualities!
Wednesday, October 1stCoffee with Korrol and GRADE 1 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.
Thursday, October 2ndNYC Schools Closed – Yom Kippur Observance
Tuesday, October 7thPTA General Membership Meeting via ZOOM at 6pm.
Link to follow, prior to the meeting date. 
Friday, October 10thCoffee with Korrol and GRADE 2 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, October 10thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- CRAZY HAIR DAY!
Do you have a silly hairstyle to share? WEAR your craziest, silliest, most fun hairstyle!
Monday, October 13thNYC Schools Closed
Holiday Observance: Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Tuesday, October 14th – Friday, October 17thPS 101 Open School Week
Visit PS 101 while instruction is taking place as an observer. You will see your child working in their classroom with their teacher and classmates. A specific schedule of dates/times and grades/classes to follow.
Tuesday, October 14th – Monday, October 21stSCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR- SHOP and SAVE at PS 101! Send your child to school with spending money or set-up ewallet for book shopping!
Thursday, October 16thCoffee with Korrol and GRADE 4 FAMILIES ONLY – 9am start.
Join Principal Korrol to learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q&A session.
Friday, October 17thCoffee with Korrol and GRADE 3 FAMILIES ONLY – 9am start.
Join Principal Korrol to learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q&A session.
Monday, October 20thAll NYC School Closed – Diwali Observance 
Friday, October 24thCoffee with Korrol and GRADE PRE-K FAMILIES ONLY – 9am start.
Join Principal Korrol to learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q&A session.
Friday, October 24thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- THINK PINK!
Let’s support Breast Cancer Awareness month and WEAR PINK! Show your Viking Leader Pride and Support: WEAR PINK
Friday, October 31stPTA FALL EVENT: PUMPKIN PATCH!
Friday, October 31stSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- CHARACTER DAY AT PS 101! Dress up as your favorite character/person!

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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District 21 Middle School Showcase

Greetings Grade 4 and 5 Families:

District 21 will be hosting a Middle School Showcase on October 6th for our current 5th graders to highlight the many wonderful academic programs our District has to offer. Fourth-grade families are encouraged to attend. Please see flyer below for event details and District 21’s Middle School and High School admission events calendar can be found here.

District 21 Middle School Showcase flyer
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PS 101 Grade Tags

Dear PS 101 Families,

To support a smooth and safe arrival each morning, we will be implementing a colored tag system for all students. Each grade will be assigned a specific color tag that will be attached to your child’s bookbag. The tag will make things easier for our staff to help guide students to their designated grade-level line-up areas and to watch for students in the incorrect arrival location.

Important Reminders for Families:

  • Please ensure your child’s tag remains on their bookbag at all times.
  • Do not remove, replace, or decorate the tag, as it is an important safety and organizational tool.
  • If a tag becomes damaged or lost, please notify your child’s teacher so we can provide a replacement.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us create a safe, efficient, and positive start to each school day.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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National PTA Day is on September 26th!

Dear PS 101 Families,

Friday, September 26th, is National PTA Day, and we are proud to join schools across the country in recognizing the vital role of PTAs in supporting students and schools.

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our PS 101 Executive Board members and all of our volunteer parents who dedicate countless hours to organizing events, fundraising, and building a strong home–school connection. Your commitment and teamwork help make PS 101 a vibrant and successful school community.

Every PS 101 family has a shared hand in our school’s success and on this special day, we especially celebrate all of our parents/guardians. We are sincerely grateful to all l of those who are able to donate their time and to those who go above and beyond to volunteer their time.

Thank you to all, for everything you do to support PS 101 and help our students shine!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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NYC Public Schools Closed on October 2nd

Dear PS 101 Families,

This is a reminder that all New York City public schools will be closed on Thursday, October 2nd in observance of Yom Kippur.

We look forward to welcoming our students back on Friday, October 3rd.

For important updates and upcoming dates, please visit our school 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.

Wishing you a peaceful holiday.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

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Afterschool Programs Starting Next Week: Academic Support/Test Prep, ELL Support, and Mandarin

Greetings PS 101 Families:

Please be advised that the Academic Support/Test Prep, ELL Support, and Mandarin Afterschool programs will be starting next week. If your child received a permission form to attend these after-school programs and you have signed and returned the form, then your child will start attending these programs next week.

As a reminder, please note the following start days and dismissal times for each program: 

Academic Support/Test Prep Tuesday – Thursday:

  • Starts Tuesday, September 30th and takes place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 2:20pm – 4:20pm.
  • Dismissal starts promptly at 4:15pm in the schoolyard. You must ensure your child is picked up on time.

Academic Support/Test Prep SATURDAY Only:

  • Starts Saturday, November 8th and takes place every Saturdays from 8:00am – 10:45am. 
  • Dismissal starts promptly at 10:45am in the schoolyard. You must ensure your child is picked up on time.

ELL Support Tuesday – Thursday:

  • Starts Tuesday, September 30th and takes place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 2:20pm – 4:20pm.
  • Dismissal starts promptly at 4:15pm in the schoolyard. You must ensure your child is picked up on time.

Mandarin Tuesday – Thursday:

  • Starts Tuesday, September 30th and takes place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 2:20pm – 4:20pm.
  • Dismissal starts promptly at 4:15pm in the schoolyard. You must ensure your child is picked up on time.

If you have any questions, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 1-347-563-4690 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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PTA Fundraiser with Barclays Center

Greetings PS 101 Families:

We are excited to be able to offer discounted tickets to various shows/events at the Barclays Center for families, teachers, and staff to enjoy. If you are interested in attending any of the shows/events at Barclays Center, please use the below group portal to purchase the tickets.

Site URL: https://fevo-enterprise.com/group/Ps101

See flyer below for more information:

PTA Barclays Center Fundraiser flyer
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Afterschool Programs

Greetings PS 101 Families,

Each year, PS 101 creates limited after-school programs which have different areas of focus based on academic need. While all students can use some degree of additional support, there are many students in our school who do not have any additional support (such as a Special Ed service, ESL service, etc.) and do need additional help.

Our first round of after-school academic programs starting in late September are for teacher-selected students in grades 2-5 and based on a specific academic criterion (mid-level 2 students to low level 3 students who do not get additional support and need it). Students are chosen based on a grade criterion (listed above) and if they will benefit from additional instructional time. As the year continues, we will potentially create other after-school or before school programs that target different instructional needs and/or groups of students.

Additionally, the following programs are planned:

  • For parents, we have an adult Saturday English Language Learner Program at PS 101 and you can contact our Parent Coordinator Bing at 347-563-4680 or via email BLin9@schools.nyc.gov for more information about these classes.
  • We also are planning our Together Time Parent-Child workshops on Saturdays which will begin in November.
  • Grades 2-5 will have the opportunity to join our yoga after-school club, scheduled for January.

As a reminder, if you are not part of this round of after-school and want additional support, you have FREE access to online tutoring through iReady which tailors’ instruction to your child’s specific needs and gives direct feedback.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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