Celebrate Our PS 101 PTA on Friday, September 25th: National PTA Appreciation Day

Dear PS 101 Families:

In recognition of National PTA Day on September 26th, we are excited to celebrate the incredible partnership of our PS 101 families and the many ways our parent community contributes to the heart of our school. On Friday, September 25th, we will recognize and celebrate our very own PS 101 Parent Teacher Association and parent community!

Our sincere appreciation goes to our PS 101 PTA Executive Board, parent volunteers, and all of our families who support our school throughout the year. Whether organizing and volunteering at special events, supporting fundraising efforts, lending a helping hand, participating in school activities, or simply being an active partner in your child’s education, your involvement makes a meaningful difference. There are never enough thanks to our executive board team for their continued partnership, support, and PS 101 school spirit.

A strong school community is built through partnership, and we are fortunate to have families who continually support our students, staff, and one another. A special thanks to the parents and guardians who generously give their time to volunteer and help bring so many wonderful experiences to life for our students.

On National PTA Day, we celebrate all of our PS 101 families and the important role you play in making our school community so special. Together, we help Bridge Education + the World!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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PS 101 Cell Phone Policy

As per NYS Law, students will not be permitted to use or access their personal internet-enabled electronic devices upon arrival at school until the end of the school day. The school day is defined as the period from the moment students enter the school building until the last class of the day ends, including during lunch. The school day starts at 7:40am and ends at 2:20pm.  Students will be able to use school/NYCPS-issued devices during the school day.

  1. COLLECTION/STORAGE 
  • Upon arrival, students must power off their devices.
    • Students will place their devices in personal school assigned pouches and secure it in front of school staff.
    • Students will store their locked pouches in their book bags which are stored in classroom closets for the day.
  • At the end of the school day, students will unlock their pouch upon dismissal .
  • They will remove their device(s) and lock their pouches before leaving the school.
  • Students with approved early dismissal will be able to unlock their pouch in upon exiting the school.
  • In the event that a storage device, such as a pouch, is lost or damaged, the school will require a nominal fee for a replacement (similar to replacement charges for school IDs).
  1. EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
  • In case of emergency or exigent circumstances, parents or guardians can call the main office at 718 372-0221 to reach their child.
  • In case of emergency or exigent circumstances, students may access phones to reach their parents or guardians.
  • In case of emergency or exigent circumstances, the school will use Remind and GAMA to communicate information to parents or guardians.
  1. EXCEPTIONS
  • Students are allowed to use their device if they have an individualized education program (IEP) or 504 Plan that includes use of an internet-enabled device and do not have a DOE-issued device for such purpose.
  • Parents/guardians must contact AP Damiano at 718-372-0221 if a student requires an exception for reasons such as: medical monitoring/treatment s (for example to monitor blood sugar or other similar circumstances), if student is a caregiver, for approved language purposes (such as translation or interpretation services if no other means are available), or where otherwise required by law.
  • The principal/designee may authorize use for an educational purpose.  
  • Exceptions will be processed and approved within 48hrs
  1. DISCIPLINE 
  • Students who use electronic devices in violation of the NYCPS Discipline Code, the school’s policy, Chancellor’s Regulation A-413, and/or the NYCPS Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy (“IAUSP”) will be subject to progressive discipline. This means that the disciplinary responses will escalate based on the nature and frequency of the violation. As provided in the State law, a student may not be suspended solely on the grounds that the student accessed a personal internet-enabled device in violation of school policy​.​ ​ Repeated incidents of insubordination (i.e. refusal to surrender or store device) may result in a suspension if approved by the Office of Safety and Youth Development.
  1. OTHER: If lost or stolen
    In the unlikely event that an electronic device is stolen or damaged at school, parents can submit a claim to the Comptroller’s Office. More information on submitting a claim is available on the Comptroller’s webpage.
  2. EMERGENCIES: In an Emergency:
    In an emergency, we will contact families through GAMA, which is directly linked to your New York City Schools Account (NYCSA). All parents/guardians can access a step-by-step guide for setting up a NYCSA account at https://www.schools.nyc.gov/setup-guide. If you need support with setting up your account, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Bing at 718-372-0221.

    We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a focused and productive learning environment. If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding these policies, please do not hesitate to contact Parent Coordinator Bing at 718-372-0221
  3. Video from the Chancellor: This short video explains the policy rationale, requirements, and disciplinary responses.
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5th Grade Parents: Middle School Open House

5th Grade Parents:

District 21 will be hosting a Middle School Showcase for our current 5th graders to highlight the many wonderful academic programs our District has to offer. Fourth grade families are encouraged to attend. Staff members from each Middle School will be in attendance to provide information about their school’s unique programs.

Join us on Monday, October 5, 2026 From: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: David A. Boody, 228 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223

All Middle Schools below will be featured at the Showcase:

21K096-Seth Low

21K121-Nelson A. Rockefeller 

21K228-David A. Boody

21K225-The Eileen E. Zaglin

21K226-226 Alfred De B. Mason

23K238-Anne Sullivan

21K281-Joseph. B. Cavallaro

21K303-Herbert S. Eisenberg 

21K468-Kingsborough Early College Secondary School

21K540-Annex@John Dewey

21K690-Brooklyn Studio Secondary School-TBD

21K968-Middle School of Innovation

District 21’s Middle School and High School admission events calendar can be found here. 

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PS 101 Back to School Night

Dear PS 101 Families:

We are excited to welcome you to Back to School Night at PS 101 on Wednesday, September 30th, taking place in your child’s classroom! To best accommodate family schedules, classroom teachers, cluster teachers, ESL personnel and RTI support staff will host three identical in-person presentations at the following times.

You may attend any of the three sessions that works best for you:
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
6:30 PM
Schedule:
– PS101 main entrance doors will open 5 minutes to the start of the session (4:25pm/5:25pm/6:25pm).
– Teachers will begin their presentation approximately 10 minutes after (4:40pm/5:40pm/6:40pm) which allows parents time to find the classroom.
– Main entrance doors will close 20 minutes after the start of each session (4:50pm/5:50pm/6:50pm).
– If you arrive after the doors are closed, you will wait for the next session to begin.
Information Sessions:
– Classroom routines and behavior expectations
– Parent + teacher communication and partnership
– Operational procedures (field trips, absence notes)
– Curriculum and instruction highlights, including Into Reading/IReady/Envisions/My World/Amplify, Leader In Me and standardized test preparation.
– Homework guidelines and assessment practices
– A brief Q&A to close each session

*Our Cluster Specialty Teachers (Dance, Science, LEGO Robotics, Physical Education, STEM, Visual Arts/Graphic Design, Library, and Music) as well as ESL personnel will also present in-person at 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 6:30 PM.
Related Services Virtual Sessions:
Our Related Service Providers, including Speech and Language Therapists, Social Workers, Guidance Counselors, School Psychologist will also host presentations at the same time slots: 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 6:30 PM.
Teacher + Class Directory: (hard copies will also be available + posted)
LINK: 2026 BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT DIRECTORY

Kindly note, all afterschool programs housed at PS 101 (including BCA and Angel Center) will be cancelled on this day for our teaching staff to welcome parents for Back to School Night.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at (347) 563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov. We look forward to seeing you on this evening and partnering together for a fantastic school year!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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Important Reminder: Devices with Recording Capabilities Prohibited at School

Dear Parents and Guardians of PS 101,

We are writing to remind you of our school policy regarding personal technology and electronic devices. To ensure a safe, focused, and respectful learning environment for all students, devices capable of taking photographs, recording video, or capturing audio—including smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and digital cameras—are not permitted to be in use during the school day. These devices can create significant distractions during class and interfere with the educational process.

More importantly, this policy is essential for protecting the privacy, safety, and well-being of every child in our school community. Federal and state privacy laws strictly regulate the capture and sharing of images or recordings of minor children without official consent. Allowing unmonitored devices that record or photograph poses serious privacy concerns for our students and staff. We kindly ask for your cooperation in speaking with your child about leaving these devices at home.

Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our school environment safe and secure for everyone.

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PS 101 Afterschool Programs (Academic Support/Test Prep, ELL Support, and Mandarin) – Information & Start Dates

Dear PS 101 After-School Families:

Afterschool Programs Starting on Tuesday, September 29th: Academic Support/Test Prep, ELL Support, and Mandarin.

Please be advised that the Academic Support/Test Prep, ELL Support, and Mandarin Afterschool programs will be starting on Tuesday, September 29th. 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 29th 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.

ELL Support Tuesday – Thursday:

  • Starts Tuesday, September 29th 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 29th 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.

Kindly note, all afterschool programs housed at PS 101 (including BCA and Angel Center) will be cancelled on Wednesday, September 30th for our teaching staff to welcome parents for Back to School Night.

If you have any questions, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 1-347-563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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Schools Closed on September 21st: Yom Kippur

Dear PS 101 Families,

This is a reminder that all New York City Public Schools will be closed on Monday, September 21st in observance of Yom Kippur.

We look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday, September 22nd.

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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