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NYC Public Schools Closed on January 19th

Dear PS 101 Families,

This is a reminder all New York City public schools will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This important day honors the remarkable life, activism, and leadership of Dr. King.

We look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday, January 20th as we continue the instructional week.

For important dates and updates, please visit our school website at www.ps101k.com. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at (347) 563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

Wishing you a meaningful and reflective holiday.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

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The Science Scoop – January 2026

Greetings PS 101 Families,

Science exploration is in full swing! Our Science Lead Teachers, Ms. Warner and Mr. Lee, are excited to share the January edition of the Science Scoop.

January Newsletter:

  • A spotlight on our Scientist of the Month
  • A fun and surprising Science Fact
  • An overview of the learning goals students are exploring at each grade level

From curious minds to exciting discoveries, there’s always something happening in science at PS 101. Be sure to check out the January Science Scoop and see what our young scientists are learning!

Our Science Team,

Ms. Warner and Ms. Lee

January 2026 Science Scoop
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Next PTA Bake Sale is on January 8!

Greetings PS 101 Families:

Our next PTA bake sale is taking place on Thursday, January 8th during all lunch periods. Please show your support by bringing in store bought pre-packaged donations of all variety of goods for students to purchase after their lunch. Please see flyer below for further information.

Thank you for your continued support!

PTA January bake sale flyer
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Reminder: 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 on school spirit days! Please encourage your child(ren) to do the same because a united classroom is a happy classroom.

Friday, January 9thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – GET FUNKY – GET SILLY – GET CRAZY!
Crazy Hat Day > WEAR your silliest, craziest, fun hat!
Friday, January 23rdSCHOOL 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!
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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.

DATEJANUARY EVENT DETAILS
Wednesday, January 7thPancakes with Assistant Principal Percaccio to celebrate Leaders of the Month
Friday, January 9thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – Get funky- Get silly- Get crazy!
Crazy Hat Day > WEAR your silliest, craziest, fun hat!
Wednesday, January 14thPRE-K Registration for the 2025-2026 school year opens in MySchools.nyc.
Monday, January 19thAll Schools Closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Tuesday, January 20th through Friday, January 23rdFDNY 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 23rdSCHOOL 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

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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 9thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – GET FUNKY — GET SILLY — GET CRAZY!
Crazy Hat Day > WEAR your silliest, craziest, fun hat!
Friday, January 23rdSCHOOL 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!

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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

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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

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