Please be advised that all New York City Public Schools will be closed on Monday, October 12th 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 13th.
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.
We’re excited to announce that our Fall 2026Scholastic Book Fair will be held at PS 101 from October 13 to October 20, 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 money to send with your child:
Before Tax
After Tax
Rounded 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 – October 20, 2026 using the QR code below:
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact our main office at 718-372-0221.
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 while instruction is taking place. We have specific designated times for you to visit from Tuesday, October 13th through Friday, October 16th.
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
DATE
TIME
Grade 3 + Grade 4 + Class 234
Tuesday, October 13
8:45 am – 9:30 am
Grade 5 + Class 548+ K5
Wednesday, October 14
8:45 am – 9:30 am
Grade 1 + Grade 2 + Class 123
Thursday, October 15
8:45 am – 9:30 am
PRE-K + KINDERGARTEN + Class K18 (excluding K5 > rescheduled to October 14)
Friday, October 16
8:45 am – 9:30 am
Parent Teacher Conferences:
Tuesday, November 3rd 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.
Throughout the school year, PS 101 is pleased to partner with the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) to provide our students with important Vision Zero Traffic Safety lessons.
These age-appropriate classroom presentations are designed to help students develop safe pedestrian and passenger habits while traveling throughout our busy city. Lessons will reinforce important traffic safety practices, including crossing streets safely, recognizing traffic signals, and making responsible decisions while walking or riding in vehicles.
Traffic Safety presentations will be scheduled throughout the school year for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 as follows:
October: Grades 4 and 5
January: Grades 2 and 3
April: Kindergarten and Grade 1
We are grateful for our continued partnership with the NYCDOT in helping our students build safe habits that will benefit them both in and outside of school.
Working together, we can help our children make safe choices every day and build lifelong habits that keep them safe in our community. Thank you for your continued support.
Please note an upcoming change to our school calendar and Parent-Teacher Conference dates:
Election Day (Tuesday, November 3): As a reminder, all NYC school buildings are closed for in-person attendance on Election Day. For our school, this day will now be a remote half-day of instruction for students in the morning, followed by remote Parent-Teacher Conferences in the afternoon.
Thursday, November 5: This date was originally scheduled as a Parent-Teacher Conference day with early dismissal, but it will now be a full regular instructional day for all students. Dismissal will be at 2:20pm.
Specific schedules and appointment sign-up details for Election Day conferences will be shared soon. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!
PS 101 is proud to continue our 20-year partnership with Marquis Studios, bringing professional teaching artists into our classrooms through engaging 10-week arts residencies. These hands-on experiences encourage creativity, collaboration, and cultural exploration while supporting student learning across the curriculum. Please see this year’s Marquis Studios residency offerings below:
2026-2027 Cycle 1 (October – December) and Cycle II (January – March) Residencies
PRE-KINDERGARTEN 2 DAYS OF THE WEEK Combined w/ KGN
CYCLE II Discipline: DANCE
Residency: Creative Movement – Pre-Kindergarten – 2 Classes Teaching Artist: Negesti Mcintosh or Chris Bell
Grade PRE-Kindergarten: 2 classes Classes: PRE-K1 and PRE-K2 Residency: Creative Movement > This residency serves as an introduction to dance which allows students to improve spatial awareness, rhythm, and body control. Residency Artist – Negesti Mcintosh Cycle: II
Grade Kindergarten: 7 classes Classes: K1-K2-K3-K4-K5-K6-K18 Residency: Creative Movement > This residency serves as an introduction to dance which allows students to improve spatial awareness, rhythm and body control. Residency Artist: Negesto Mcintosh Cycle: II
Grade One: 6 classes Classes: 101-102-103-104-105-106 Residency: Puppet Making > Students take a hands-on approach to the craft of puppetry, using an array of visual art materials to design and build their own creative puppets with unique character traits and expressions. Residency Artist: Aurelio Cycle: II
Grade Two: 8 classes Classes: 201-202-203-204-205-206-207-Class 123 Residency: Circus Arts > Students engage in physical theater and performance art circus techniques such as clowning, and comedy, in addition to learning skills such as juggling, balancing, and floor exercises. Residency Artist: Fred/Dan/Claire – Two Two Far Team Cycle: II
Grade Three: 8 Classes Classes: 301-302-303-304-305-306-307-234 Residency: Mosaic Art > Students in this residency learn how to arrange geometric paper shapes and/or pre-cut tiles into unique patterns and images. Students may work individually or as a team. Residency Artist: Patricia Freed (Trish) Cycle: II
Grade Four: 7 Classes Classes: 401-402-403-404-405-406- 407 Residency: Abstract Art> Students express ideas and feelings through color, pattern, and spatial relationships rather than literal or figurative representations. Students may use a variety of mixed media like collage, drawing, painting, paper maché etc. Residency Artist: Chelsey Pettyjohn Cycle: II
Grade Five: 8 Classes Classes: 501-502-503-504-505-506-507-548 Residency: Mixed Visual Arts > In this engaging exploration of 2D and 3D art, students work with a variety of materials, tools, and techniques to create original works. Students develop their understanding of color, line, texture, and composition while building confidence and creativity through hands-on experience. Residency Artist: TBD Cycle: 1
Casa Grant: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM : GRADES 2 + 3 and Grades 4 + 5 Residency: YOGA Wellness- Teaching Artists lead students through self-reflective exercises and ability-appropriate yoga poses. Students learn breath control, balance, and muscular coordination. CYCLE II January to March + CYCLE III March to June *YOGA > 15 sessions – Grades 2-3 (25 students) *YOGA > 15 sessions – Grades 4-5 (25 students)
*Parent/Child SATURDAY TOGETHER TIME Workshops: (6) TBD with residency titles CYCLE II: January and February
October is a wonderful time to celebrate friendship, kindness, and school spirit. We hope your family enjoys joining us as we continue building a caring and connected PS 101 community.
Join the Fun!
We encourage your child to participate in this month’s Spirit Days by wearing the designated colors or themed attire. Every Spirit Day helps build school pride and brings our PS 101 community together!
Capture the Memories!
Have fun celebrating this month’s Spirit Days! Visit our PS 101 Instagram page to see classroom highlights, school events, and celebrations happening throughout the month.
Friday, October 16th
SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – CRAZY HAIR DAY! Do you have a silly hairstyle to share? WEAR your craziest, silliest, most fun hairstyle!
Friday, October 23rd
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 30th
SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- CHARACTER DAY AT PS 101 Dress up as your favorite character/animal/person!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher or our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at 347-563-4680 or BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.
We’re excited to announce that our Fall 2026Scholastic Book Fair will be held at PS 101 from October 13 to October 20, 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 money to send with your child:
Before Tax
After Tax
Rounded 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 – October 20, 2026 using the QR code below:
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact our main office at 718-372-0221.
October is filled with exciting opportunities for learning, school spirit, and community! As the fall season continues, we look forward to celebrating together through engaging classroom experiences and special events. Please review this month’s important dates and reminders below to help your family stay informed and connected.
Wishing your family a wonderful October!
DATE
OCTOBER EVENT DETAILS
Friday, October 2nd
Coffee with Korrol and GRADE 1 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. *Remember to register!
Tuesday, October 6th
PTA General Membership Meeting via ZOOM at 10am. Link to follow, prior to the meeting date.
Friday, October 9th
Coffee 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. *Remember to register!
Friday, October 16th > Rescheduled to Friday, October 29th
Coffee with Korrol and GRADE 2 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. *Remember to register!
Monday, October 12th
NYC Schools Closed Holiday Observance: Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Tuesday, October 13th – Friday, October 16th
PS 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 13th – Tuesday, October 20th
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR- SHOP and SAVE at PS 101! Send your child to school with spending money or set-up ewallet for book shopping!
Tuesday, October 13th – Friday, October 16th
CLASS LECTURE VISITS with guest speakers to review traffic safety from the NYC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION with Grades 4 and 5 ONLY.
Friday, October 16th
SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY– CRAZY HAIR DAY! Do you have a silly hairstyle to share? WEAR your craziest, silliest, most fun hairstyle!
Friday, October 23rd
Coffee 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. *Remember to register!
Friday, October 23rd
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 30th
PTA FALL EVENT: PUMPKIN PATCH!
Friday, October 30th
SCHOOL 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!
