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NYC Public Schools Closed on March 20th

Greetings PS 101 Families,

As a reminder, in accordance with the New York City public schools’ calendar, there will be no school for students and staff on Friday, March 20th in observance of Eid al-Fitr, also known as the Festival of Breaking the Fast.

This meaningful holiday marks the end of Ramadan, a month of reflection and dawn-to-sunset fasting for many in our community. To all who celebrate, we wish you a joyful and peaceful Eid. May your day be filled with special moments with family and friends.

School will resume on Monday, March 23rd, following our regular schedule.

For upcoming dates, announcements, and school news, please visit our 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.

Sincerely, 

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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Reminder: Scholastic Book Fair Takes Place on March 16 – 24

Dear PS 101 Families,

We’re excited to announce that our 2026 Scholastic Book Fair will be held at PS 101 from March 16 to March 24, 2026!

As part of the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards, all students are encouraged to read books at their appropriate reading level to build fluency and comprehension. The Book Fair is a great opportunity for students to purchase books for both personal enjoyment and educational assignments.

📚 Reading is one of the most important skills you can help nurture in your child.

Books are affordably priced, with some starting at just $4.00 plus tax.

📌 Important Notes:

  • Sales tax will be applied to all purchases, in accordance with New York State regulations.
  • No pennies will be used or accepted to make checkout easier and avoid lost or heavy change. All amounts will be rounded up, and the extra pennies collected will go toward future school events.

Below is a sample price chart to help you estimate how much to send with your child:

Before TaxAfter TaxRounded Up (Cash Only)
$1.00$1.09$1.10
$3.99$4.34$4.35
$4.50$4.90$4.90
$4.99$5.43$5.45
$5.99$6.52$6.55
$6.99$7.61$7.65
$8.49$9.24$9.25
$8.99$9.79$9.80
$9.99$10.88$10.90
$10.99$11.96$12.00
$11.99$13.05$13.05

🕒 Class Visit Schedule:

Each class will be scheduled to visit the Book Fair during school hours.

💳 Payment Options:

  • Cash: Please send spending money in a sealed envelope, labeled with your child’s name and class.
  • eWallet: A safe, cash-free way for your child to shop. Set up your child’s eWallet between now – March 20, 2026 at the QR code below:
                               
e-wallet qr code

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact our main office.

Warm regards,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

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Thank You for Your Support of Our Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Fundraiser!

Dear PS 101 Families,

Thank you for your generosity and support of our Blood Cancer United (formerly known as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) Fundraiser. With your kindness and willingness to give, our school community came together to support an important cause while teaching our students the value of compassion, service, and helping those in need.

Through this fundraiser and the student presentations, our children learned about the importance of health research, the power of giving back, and how working together can make a meaningful difference, all while having fun and learning along the way.

We are proud to share that the PS 101 school community raised $6,934.63 in support of this cause!

Your continued partnership and support help make PS 101 a caring, connected, and service-minded community. Thank you for standing with us and for helping show our students that kindness and generosity truly matter.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korol

Principal

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Scholastic Book Fair: March 16 – 24

Dear PS 101 Families,

We’re excited to announce that our 2026 Scholastic Book Fair will be held at PS 101 from March 16 to March 24, 2026!

As part of the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards, all students are encouraged to read books at their appropriate reading level to build fluency and comprehension. The Book Fair is a great opportunity for students to purchase books for both personal enjoyment and educational assignments.

📚 Reading is one of the most important skills you can help nurture in your child.

Books are affordably priced, with some starting at just $4.00 plus tax.

📌 Important Notes:

  • Sales tax will be applied to all purchases, in accordance with New York State regulations.
  • No pennies will be used or accepted to make checkout easier and avoid lost or heavy change. All amounts will be rounded up, and the extra pennies collected will go toward future school events.

Below is a sample price chart to help you estimate how much to send with your child:

Before TaxAfter TaxRounded Up (Cash Only)
$1.00$1.09$1.10
$3.99$4.34$4.35
$4.50$4.90$4.90
$4.99$5.43$5.45
$5.99$6.52$6.55
$6.99$7.61$7.65
$8.49$9.24$9.25
$8.99$9.79$9.80
$9.99$10.88$10.90
$10.99$11.96$12.00
$11.99$13.05$13.05

🕒 Class Visit Schedule:

Each class will be scheduled to visit the Book Fair during school hours.

💳 Payment Options:

  • Cash: Please send spending money in a sealed envelope, labeled with your child’s name and class.
  • eWallet: A safe, cash-free way for your child to shop. Set up your child’s eWallet between now – March 20, 2026 at the QR code below:
                               
e-wallet qr code

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact our main office.

Warm regards,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

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Reminder: Today is a Half-Day of School with Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences

Greetings PS 101 Families:

Today is a half-day of school with students dismissing at 11:20 am and Parent-Teacher Conferences will be conducted virtually/via telephone 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 are available in your child’s NYC Schools Account.

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

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Reminder: Tomorrow is Parent-Teacher Conferences & Half-Day of School

Greetings PS 101 Families:

We’d like to remind you 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. Kindly note, all PS 101 afterschool programs are cancelled on this day.

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

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Report Cards for Marking Period 2 Will Be Posted Today!

Greetings PS 101 Families:

Please be advised the second marking period for the school term has come to an end and today, and you will have access to your child’s report card on Wednesday, March 4th in preparation for the spring parent-teacher conferences.

If you should have questions or concerns regarding your child’s grades, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher. Please see below for information on the academic policy and how to retrieve your child’s report card online:

PS 101 Academic Policy:
ME: “Mastery-Exceeds” Standards (95-100) = 4 by NYS Standards
MA: “Mastery-Above” Standards (85-94) = a mid-high 3 by NYS Standards
MT: “Mastery-Meets” Standards (75-84) = a low-mid 3 by NYS Standards
MP: “Mastery-Approaching” Standards (65-74) = 2 by NYS Standards
MB: “Mastery-Below Standards (64 or less) = 1 by NYS Standards
You may retrieve your child’s Report Card online (we do not give out paper report cards until the last day of school in June):
Report Card grades will be posted on this NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) for student grades, school forms, IEPs, tests scores, reading level, enrollment history, transportation, health, attendance, fitness data, scheduling and more.
ACCESS TO NYC Schools Account:
1) Go to: www.schoolsaccount.nyc
2) Click on the blue icon/box “Sign In”
3) ENTER your username and password credentials that you signed up with for NYCSA access.
4) CLICK on MyStudent – GREEN BOX.
5) Select your student/child.
6) Select: GRADES
7) Current Report Card will be visible for you to click and access. Past Report Cards are also available for you to access.
8) You can also access a translated version of your child’s report card by clicking SETTINGS (top right corner gear icon) > Click Language Preference from the left side list > Select your language and click SAVE.

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

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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February Science Scoop

Dear PS 101 Families,

Big discoveries are happening in our classrooms, and we’re excited to share this month’s edition of the Science Scoop!

Our Science Lead Teachers, Ms. Warner and Mr. Lee, have put together another engaging newsletter filled with highlights from across our school community.

Inside this month’s issue, you’ll find:

A featured Scientist of the Month; A fascinating science fact to spark curiosity at home; A snapshot of what students are investigating and learning at each grade level.

From hands-on experiments to thoughtful questioning and real-world connections, our young scientists continue to explore, observe, and think critically every day.

We invite you to take a few moments to read this month’s Science Scoop and celebrate the exciting learning taking place at PS 101!

Sincerely,

Ms. Warner and Mr. Lee

with the Science Scoop

Science Scoop February
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