Parent-Teacher Conferences & Half-Day of School on March 5th

Greetings PS 101 Families:

Please note that Thursday, March 5th is our spring Parent-Teacher Conferences and will be a half-day of school with student dismissal at 11:20 am. Students will eat lunch in school before leaving for the day. Please make necessary arrangements for your child ‘s early dismissal at 11:20 am.

You will have the opportunity to participate in a virtual or telephone Parent-Teacher Conference with your child’s teacher on Thursday, March 5th during the following times:

  • Afternoon Session: 12:20 pm – 2:20 pm.
  • Evening Session: 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm.

Please note:

  • If you have not yet scheduled an appointment, please contact your child’s teacher through Google Classroom or the Remind app to arrange a meeting.
  • If you are unable to connect with your child’s teacher(s) on this date, please know that teachers are available to schedule alternate appointments during Monday’s Parent Engagement time (after 2:20 pm), unless otherwise arranged.
  • The second marking period report cards will be available in your child’s NYC Schools Account beginning Wednesday, March 4th.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your child’s teacher or reach out to our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at 347-563-4680 or BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

As always, thank you for your partnership and support in your child’s education.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

Dear PS 101 Families,

Ramadan begins on the evening of Tuesday, February 17th and concludes with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr on March 20th.

To all in our school community observing this sacred month, we wish you and your loved ones continued health, peace, and happiness. May the light and spirit of Ramadan bring warmth to your hearts and homes throughout the year.

Wishing you a meaningful Ramadan and a joyful Eid al-Fitr with family and friends. 

Sincerely, 

Gregg Korrol
Principal

Happy Lunar New Year!

Dear PS 101 Families,

Happy Lunar New Year to all our PS 101 families who are celebrating before, during and after Tuesday, February 17th!

The 2026 Lunar New Year is a special time to honor culture, health, and happiness as we welcome the Year of the Horse.

We hope you enjoy a joyful weekend filled with festivities alongside family, friends, and loved ones. May the Year of the Horse bring you peace, prosperity, and abundant blessings.

Wishing you a joyful and peaceful holiday.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

NYC Public Schools Closed on February 16 – 20

Dear PS 101 Families:

As a reminder, all New York City public schools will be closed for Mid-Winter Recess from Monday, February 16th through Friday, February 20th. Schools will reopen on Monday, February 23rd.

We look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday, February 23rd.

For important dates and updates, please visit our school website at PS101k.com.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Parent Coordinator, Bing Xing Lin, at (347) 563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

Wishing you a restful and enjoyable recess.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

PS 101 Family Survey – Parent Workshop on AI Tutor “Super Teacher”

Dear PS 101 Families,

We value your voice and would love your input!

As you may know, your child will have access to their own individual AI Tutor, “Super Teacher,” which can be used at home to support learning. To help families feel confident and comfortable using this tool, we are planning a virtual parent workshop to introduce Super Teacher to you.

During the workshop, we will cover:

  • How the AI Tutor “Super Teacher” can benefit your child’s learning
  • How parents can log in and access Super Teacher
  • How to navigate and use Super Teacher effectively at home

Before we confirm the date and time and officially schedule the event, we kindly ask that you complete this Google Form to let us know which time frame works best for you. We will do our best to accommodate families’ schedules as much as possible.

📍 Format: Virtual (online)

📝 Action Needed: Please complete the survey below by Monday, 2/9/2026 to share your availability.

https://forms.gle/WYg6hiAFgo3fAWYe7

Thank you for your time, feedback, and continued partnership in supporting your child’s learning!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

PTA Valentine’s Day Boutique – February 12 & 13

Greetings PS 101 Families:

Our PTA will be hosting a Valentine’s Day Boutique for students to purchase gifts for friends and family. The boutique will take place on Thursday, February 12th and Friday, February 13th during all lunch periods.

All sales proceeds will go towards student events and activities. Thank you in advance for your support!

PTA Valentine's Day Boutique flyer

POSTPONED: Respect for All Student Assembly with Echo Dance Team

Dear PS 101 Families,

Due to travel delays, the Echo Dance Team unfortunately has to reschedule their performance for our students to a later date in the spring. Therefore, we will be postponing our Respect for All student assembly that was originally scheduled for February 9th. We will announce the new date once it is confirmed.

In the meantime, our students still have the FUNdraiser for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society assembly on February 13th to look forward to!

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.