Important Dates – January 2026

Dear PS 101 Families,

Welcome to a new year at PS 101! January is a time for fresh starts and renewed goals for the remainder of the school year. Below you’ll find important dates and upcoming events to help you plan for the month ahead.

DATE	JANUARY EVENT DETAILS
Wednesday, January 7th	Pancakes with Assistant Principal Percaccio to celebrate Leaders of the Month
Friday, January 9th	SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – Get funky- Get silly- Get crazy! Crazy Hat Day > WEAR your silliest, craziest, fun hat!
Wednesday, January 14th	PRE-K Registration for the 2025-2026 school year opens in MySchools.nyc.
Monday, January 19th	All Schools Closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Tuesday, January 20th through Friday, January 23rd	FDNY Fire Safety classroom visits with lessons and discussion with all classes/grades in PRE-K through 5.
Friday, January 23rd	Kindergarten Applications for the 2026-2027 school year closes in MySchools.nyc.
Friday, January 23rd	SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – TWIN DAY! Team up with a friend or group to dress alike – like twins! Choose a friend or group to “twin” with. Plan a matching outfit together: shirts, headbands, colors, or full outfit to show off creativity and unity!

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

December 22, 2025PS101Brooklyn Leave a comment

Little Lighthouse Team – January School Spirit Calendar

Welcome to January, a fresh new chapter for our Little Lighthouse Team to shine even brighter in 2026. Our Little Lighthouse Team is all about lighting the way with positivity, pride, and purpose.

💙 Let’s Celebrate Our PS 101 Family- We’re building a culture that shines with connection and community. WEAR your school colors, themed gear, or anything spirited and fun! Please encourage your students to do the same because a united classroom is a happy classroom.

Friday, January 9th	SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – GET FUNKY — GET SILLY — GET CRAZY! Crazy Hat Day > WEAR your silliest, craziest, fun hat!
Friday, January 23rd	SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – TWIN DAY Team up with a friend or group to dress alike – like twins! Choose a friend or group to “twin” with. Plan a matching outfit together: shirts, headbands, colors, or full outfit to show off creativity and unity!

We hope to see our students partake in these fun school spirit days!

December 22, 2025PS101Brooklyn Leave a comment

Thank You for Your Support!

Dear PS 101 Families:

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Leader In Me Funky Fun Bunch for their time, dedication, and support in coordinating and volunteering during our Candy Cane fundraiser.

Thanks to the generosity of our school community, PS 101 proudly donated $869 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, supporting children and families in need. At PS 101, we believe in helping hands and caring hearts, and this effort is a true reflection of those values.

Thank you to all our families for your donations and for helping spread the word. Your support makes a meaningful impact.

Sincerely,

Our PS 101 Leader In Me Funky Fun Bunch

December 22, 2025PS101Brooklyn Leave a comment

Revision: NYC Public Schools Closed on December 24 – January 2

Greetings PS 101 Families,

As we approach the holiday season, please be reminded that there will be no school for Winter Recess from Wednesday, December 24th through Friday, January 2nd. We eagerly await the return of our students on Monday, January 5th.

For the latest updates and important dates, please visit our school website at www.ps101k.com.

If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s classroom teacher via Remind or our Parent Coordinator, Bing Xing Lin, at (347) 563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

May your holiday season be filled with warmth, joy, and laughter. Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday and a bright, happy New Year!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

December 17, 2025PS101Brooklyn Leave a comment