Winter Wonderland Show Starts Today!

Dear Early Childhood Families:

We are excited to announce that our annual Early Childhood Winter Wonderland will take place from December 15th through December 18th. This year’s showcase will feature festive, wintry songs guaranteed to bring holiday cheer and help us ring in the new year together.

Doors will open for seating at 8:30 am, and the performance will begin promptly at 9:00 am in our school auditorium. Due to space limitations, each child may have up to two guests.

Please remember that all visitors must follow the NYCDOE Visitor Policy: A valid form of identification is required for entry, and no exceptions can be made. Please be prepared to show ID upon arrival.

Winter Wonderland Performance Schedule:

  • Monday, December 15 – Pre-Kindergarten Classes
  • Tuesday, December 16 – Kindergarten Classes + K17
  • Wednesday, December 17 – Grade One Classes + 123
  • Thursday, December 18 – Grade Two Classes + 237 and our PS 101 Band will greet you with their first performance of the school year!

A recording of each performance will be made available for families. Students should report to school at their regular arrival time.

We look forward to celebrating the joy of the season with you. Our students have been working hard, and we know you will be proud of the magical performance they have prepared.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

The Science Scoop – December 2025

Greetings PS 101 Families:

Get ready to explore! Our Science Lead Teachers, Ms. Warner and Mr. Lee, are excited to release the December Science Scoop!

Check the newsletter to find this month’s fascinating features:

  • Highlighting our Scientist of the Month.
  • An interesting Science Fun Fact of the Month.
  • A quick look at the Learning Goals currently being covered in every grade level.

There’s always something new to discover in the world of science! Come back for our science team’s next science scoop in January!

Science Scoop December 2025

Kindergarten Application for the 2026–27 School Year

Dear future PS 101 students (and our current Pre-K),

Beginning TODAY, December 9, families with children born in 2021 can apply to attend kindergarten for the 2026–27 school year; the application deadline is January 23.  

Please note that all families who apply by the deadline will receive a kindergarten offer by March 31. Families can apply to kindergarten in two ways: 

  • Online at MySchools.nyc;
    • Note that Myschools.nyc features an online directory tool that enables families to explore program options, save programs of interest, and submit their applications, all on the same site.   

Candy Cane Sale Starts on December 12!

Greetings PS 101 Families:

Our annual Candy Cane Sale will take place on Friday, December 12th and Friday, December 19th! During all lunch periods, students will be able to purchase candy grams:

  •  2 mini candy canes for $1.00 each.
  • 1 large candy cane for $1.00.

All proceeds from the sale will go towards St. Jude’s Children’s Research.

Sincerely, 

Our Leader In Me

Funky Fun Bunch

PS 101 Candy Cane Sale flyer

Reminder: Early Childhood Winter Wonderland Show

Dear Early Childhood Families:

We are excited to announce that our annual Early Childhood Winter Wonderland will take place from December 15th through December 18th. This year’s showcase will feature festive, wintry songs guaranteed to bring holiday cheer and help us ring in the new year together.

Doors will open for seating at 8:30 am, and the performance will begin promptly at 9:00 am in our school auditorium. Due to space limitations, each child may have up to two guests.

Please remember that all visitors must follow the NYCDOE Visitor Policy: A valid form of identification is required for entry, and no exceptions can be made. Please be prepared to show ID upon arrival.

Winter Wonderland Performance Schedule:

  • Monday, December 15 – Pre-Kindergarten Classes
  • Tuesday, December 16 – Kindergarten Classes + K17
  • Wednesday, December 17 – Grade One Classes + 123
  • Thursday, December 18 – Grade Two Classes + 237 and our PS 101 Band will greet you with their first performance of the school year!

A recording of each performance will be made available for families. Students should report to school at their regular arrival time.

We look forward to celebrating the joy of the season with you. Our students have been working hard, and we know you will be proud of the magical performance they have prepared.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal