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Open School Week: October 14th – 17th

Dear PS 101 Parents/Guardians:

We are very excited for PS 101’s Open School Week.

Open School Week is a chance for you to visit your child’s classroom, quietly sit in the back of the classroom and observe a lesson. We have specific designated times for you to visit from Tuesday, October 14th through Friday, October 17th. Open School Week is an opportunity to visit PS 101 while instruction is taking place.

In order for you to participate, please note the following rules:

  • There is a specific scheduled time for your visit by grade. There will be no exceptions or request changes to the assigned day of the week for your child’s grade.
  • You may not take pictures or video. Even though you may want a picture of your child, there are other children in the class who may not have permission to be photographed.
  • To enter PS 101, please ensure you have valid ID to show our NYPD School Safety Agent for admittance.
  • Please do not interrupt or disturb the teaching and learning process. Students and teachers will be working in their classrooms as they normally do.
  • Please do not bring younger siblings.
  • This is not a time to meet with your child’s teacher. You are there as a visitor to watch a lesson. Parent-teacher conferences are on Thursday, November 6th.
  • We will have our Scholastic Book Fair and shop open for you to purchase books for your at-home child’s library.

The grade and times designated are as follows:

GRADE/CLASSDATETIME PERIOD
Grade 3 + Grade 4 + Class 237Tuesday, October 148:45 am – 9:30 am
Grade 1 + Class 547 + Class K17 + Class 123Wednesday, October 158:45 am – 9:30 am
Grade 5 + Grade 2 Thursday, October 168:45 am – 9:30 am
PRE-K + KINDERGARTENFriday, October 178:45 am – 9:30 am

Parent-Teacher Conferences:

  • Thursday, November 6th is a student non-attendance day and is also our Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences, with scheduled appointment times during the afternoon and evening sessions at 12:20 – 2:20pm and 4:30 – 7pm.
  • All children in Kindergarten through fifth grades are scheduled to receive their first report card in early December – after the first marking period.

We hope you join in the teaching and learning experiences during your child’s designated date/time. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to speak with your child’s teacher or contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 347-563-4680 or BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

Sincerely, 

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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PTA Spirit Wear

Dear PS 101 Families:

We are excited to share that PS 101 School Spirit Wear is now available for purchase! Wearing school spirit apparel is a fun way for students, staff, and families to show pride in our school community.

Please see the below flyer for details on available items and instructions on how to place an order. We encourage you to review the flyer carefully for sizes and pricing! 

Thank you for supporting our school spirit!

Sincerely, 

Your PTA

PS101 PTA spirit wear order form
PS101 PTA Spirit wear order form
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Little Lighthouse Team – October School Spirit Calendar

October is glowing with spirit! 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 during school spirit days! Please encourage your child(ren) to do the same because a united classroom is a happy classroom.

Friday, October 10thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – CRAZY HAIR DAY!
Do you have a silly hairstyle to share?
Wear your craziest, silliest, most fun hairstyle!
Friday, October 24thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- THINK PINK!
Let’s support Breast Cancer Awareness month and WEAR PINK!
Show your Viking Leader Pride and Support: WEAR PINK!
Friday, October 31stSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- CHARACTER DAY AT PS 101
Dress up as your favorite character/animal/person!
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PS 101 & Marquis Studios pARTnership

Dear PS 101 Families,

PS 101 is proud to continue our long-standing pARTnership with Marquis Studios, bringing over 20 years of inspiring arts education to our school community!

As a pARTnership school, we are deeply committed to nurturing students’ creativity and expanding their artistic interests through engaging, culturally rich instruction across a variety of disciplines, visual arts, media, performing arts, theater, dance, and more. During each 10-week residency cycle, a dedicated arts specialist from Marquis Studios will work directly with our students to guide them through hands-on, imaginative learning experiences.

Please see the menu of Marquis Studios arts residencies planned for the 2025–2026 school year:

2025-2026 Cycle 1 (October – December) and Cycle II (January – March)  Residencies

PRE-KINDERGARTENCYCLE II Discipline: DANCEResidency: Creative Movement – Pre-Kindergarten – 2 Classes
KINDERGARTENCYCLE II Discipline: DANCEResidency: Creative Movement – Kindergarten – 7 Classes (Includes K17)
GRADE ONECYCLE II Discipline:  VISUAL ARTSResidency: Puppet Making – 1st Grade – 7 Classes (Includes 123)
GRADE TWOCYCLE II Discipline: THEATERResidency: Circus Arts – 2nd Grade – 7 Classes (Includes 237)
GRADE THREECYCLE II Discipline: VISUAL ARTSResidency: Mosaic Art – 3rd Grade – 7 Classes
GRADE FOURCYCLE II Discipline: VISUAL ARTSResidency: Abstract Art – 4th Grade – 7 Classes
GRADE FIVECYCLE I Discipline:  VISUAL ARTSResidency: Newspaper Theater – 5th Grade – 8 Classes (Includes 547)

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

Sincerely, 

Gregg Korrol 

Principal

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P.S. 101 – Soft Lockdown DRILL

Please be advised we entered into a soft lockdown DRILL today.

As per DOE requirements, we are to do 4 drills per year. I am happy to inform you that everything was very swift and everyone (staff and students) responded perfectly according to our protocol.

Thank you to the staff and students.

G. Korrol
Principal

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PTA Fundraiser with Barclays Center

Dear PS 101 Families:

The Barclays Center Sales Team has generously provided our school community with a fundraising link for the upcoming Brooklyn Nets Kids Day basketball game on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

For every ticket purchased through the link below, $5 will be donated to the PS 101 Parent Teacher Association (PTA). All proceeds will directly support PTA-sponsored activities and essential school needs.

We welcome all members of our school community to join in and participate. If you are interested in attending this exciting event, please access the Tickets Link: netspromos.com/ps101

See flyer below for further information. Thank you for your continued support and partnership!

Sincerely, 

Our PS 101 PTA

PTA Barclays Center Brooklyn Nets flyer
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NYC Schools Closed on October 2nd

Greetings PS 101 Families:

As a reminder, please note all New York City Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, October 2nd in observance of Yom Kippur.

We look forward to seeing our students when we return to school on Friday, October 3rd. 

Please visit our school website for all important dates and information. Feel free to contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 1-347-563-4680 with any questions or concerns. 

Sincerely, 

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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Important Dates – October 2025

Dear PS 101 Families,

The fall season is now in full swing! October is filled with exciting activities, special events, and opportunities for our students to explore, grow, and thrive, both in and out of the classroom.

Please review the important October dates below to stay informed at PS 101.

DATEOCTOBER EVENT DETAILS
Wednesday, October 1stPTA EVENT – FALL PHOTO DAY! Grades 3-4-5
Wednesday, October 1stPancakes with Percaccio – Leader of the Month
Was your child selected as Leader of the Month?
Join Assistant Principal Percaccio to celebrate your child’s successes and leadership qualities!
Wednesday, October 1stCoffee with Korrol and GRADE 1 FAMILIES ONLY- 9am start.
Join Principal Korrol to discuss and learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q&A session.
Thursday, October 2ndNYC Schools Closed – Yom Kippur Observance
Tuesday, October 7thPTA General Membership Meeting via ZOOM at 6pm.
Link to follow, prior to the meeting date. 
Friday, October 10thCoffee with Korrol and GRADE 2 FAMILIES ONLY- 9am start.
Join Principal Korrol to discuss and learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q&A session.
Friday, October 10thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- CRAZY HAIR DAY!
Do you have a silly hairstyle to share? WEAR your craziest, silliest, most fun hairstyle!
Monday, October 13thNYC Schools Closed
Holiday Observance: Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Tuesday, October 14th – Friday, October 17thPS 101 Open School Week
Visit PS 101 while instruction is taking place as an observer. You will see your child working in their classroom with their teacher and classmates. A specific schedule of dates/times and grades/classes to follow.
Tuesday, October 14th – Monday, October 21stSCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR- SHOP and SAVE at PS 101! Send your child to school with spending money or set-up ewallet for book shopping!
Thursday, October 16thCoffee with Korrol and GRADE 4 FAMILIES ONLY – 9am start.
Join Principal Korrol to learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q&A session.
Friday, October 17thCoffee with Korrol and GRADE 3 FAMILIES ONLY – 9am start.
Join Principal Korrol to learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q&A session.
Monday, October 20thAll NYC School Closed – Diwali Observance 
Friday, October 24thCoffee with Korrol and GRADE PRE-K FAMILIES ONLY – 9am start.
Join Principal Korrol to learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q&A session.
Friday, October 24thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- THINK PINK!
Let’s support Breast Cancer Awareness month and WEAR PINK! Show your Viking Leader Pride and Support: WEAR PINK
Friday, October 31stPTA FALL EVENT: PUMPKIN PATCH!
Friday, October 31stSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- CHARACTER DAY AT PS 101! Dress up as your favorite character/person!

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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PS 101 Grade Tags

Dear PS 101 Families,

To support a smooth and safe arrival each morning, we will be implementing a colored tag system for all students. Each grade will be assigned a specific color tag that will be attached to your child’s bookbag. The tag will make things easier for our staff to help guide students to their designated grade-level line-up areas and to watch for students in the incorrect arrival location.

Important Reminders for Families:

  • Please ensure your child’s tag remains on their bookbag at all times.
  • Do not remove, replace, or decorate the tag, as it is an important safety and organizational tool.
  • If a tag becomes damaged or lost, please notify your child’s teacher so we can provide a replacement.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us create a safe, efficient, and positive start to each school day.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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