Greetings PS 101 Families:
Our PTA’s next bake sale is coming up on October 16th! Please show your support by donating store bought pre-packaged goods (NO NUTS OR SEEDS) for students to purchase during all lunch periods.
Donations can be brought to the PTA room by October 15th, before 10:30 AM. Label your donation with your child’s name and class, and he/she will receive a voucher for a FREE item at the bake sale.
Thank you for your continued support!
Dear PS 101 Families,
Please be advised that all New York City public schools will be closed on Monday, October 13th in observance of Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples’ Day. This holiday honors and celebrates the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of diverse communities.
We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Tuesday, October 14th.
For important dates, updates, and announcements, 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 day.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
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:
The grade and times designated are as follows:
| GRADE/CLASS | DATE | TIME PERIOD |
| Grade 3 + Grade 4 + Class 237 | Tuesday, October 14 | 8:45 am – 9:30 am |
| Grade 1 + Class 547 + Class K17 + Class 123 | Wednesday, October 15 | 8:45 am – 9:30 am |
| Grade 5 + Grade 2 | Thursday, October 16 | 8:45 am – 9:30 am |
| PRE-K + KINDERGARTEN | Friday, October 17 | 8:45 am – 9:30 am |
Parent-Teacher Conferences:
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
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
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 10th | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – CRAZY HAIR DAY! Do you have a silly hairstyle to share? Wear your craziest, silliest, most fun hairstyle! |
| Friday, October 24th | SCHOOL 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 31st | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- CHARACTER DAY AT PS 101 Dress up as your favorite character/animal/person! |
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-KINDERGARTEN | CYCLE II Discipline: DANCE | Residency: Creative Movement – Pre-Kindergarten – 2 Classes |
| KINDERGARTEN | CYCLE II Discipline: DANCE | Residency: Creative Movement – Kindergarten – 7 Classes (Includes K17) |
| GRADE ONE | CYCLE II Discipline: VISUAL ARTS | Residency: Puppet Making – 1st Grade – 7 Classes (Includes 123) |
| GRADE TWO | CYCLE II Discipline: THEATER | Residency: Circus Arts – 2nd Grade – 7 Classes (Includes 237) |
| GRADE THREE | CYCLE II Discipline: VISUAL ARTS | Residency: Mosaic Art – 3rd Grade – 7 Classes |
| GRADE FOUR | CYCLE II Discipline: VISUAL ARTS | Residency: Abstract Art – 4th Grade – 7 Classes |
| GRADE FIVE | CYCLE I Discipline: VISUAL ARTS | Residency: 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
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
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
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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