Thank You for Supporting Our Caring Hearts Fundraiser!

Dear PS 101 Families:

Thank you for your incredible support of our recent Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association fundraiser. With the generosity and enthusiasm of our school community, we are proud to share that PS 101 raised $2326 in support of this important cause.

This effort was made even more special through the leadership of our student council Little Lighthouse Team, who helped promote, organize, and inspire participation across the school.

Your participation in our bake sale brought our school together in a meaningful way. Each contribution, big or small played a role in supporting important work in research, education, and awareness in the fight against heart disease.

We appreciate your continued partnership to causes that make a difference beyond our building.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol, Principal

and our Little Lighthouse Team

PS 101 Drama Show Ticket Sales Start Today!

Greetings PS 101 Families:

We are starting our ticket sales for our upcoming PS 101 Drama Show: Heroes Academy

Parent letters will be backpacked home with students for you to fill out and request for tickets. Please return the letter slip with payment in a sealed envelope (labeled with your child’s name and class) to your child’s classroom teacher.

Kindly note:

Tickets will be sent home with your child on Wednesday, May 20th.
When purchasing tickets, please be advised, school-age children must be accompanied by an adult for admittance on the night of the show.
There is no guarantee that tickets will be sold at the door. If we are sold out with pre-ticket sales and reach maximum seating, tickets will not be sold at the door.

We hope you can join us that night to celebrate our students’ hard work in theater arts!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

Parent-Teacher Conferences with Cluster Teachers on May 7th

Dear PS 101 Families:

Our cluster teams are an integral part of our school success. We encourage you to speak with your child’s cluster class teacher to ensure you are aware of his/her strengths and needs for improvement. Parent-Teacher Conferences are an ideal time for you to speak with or zoom with your child’s cluster teacher.

Kindly complete and submit the Google Form indicating which cluster teacher/program you wish to be in contact with on Thursday, May 7th: LINK: https://forms.gle/hjFv2y1Rq9k7kAwg8

The teachers will be contacting you during the evening school session time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm.

Please consider your child’s cluster classes to complete and submit the Cluster Team Google Form: LINK: https://forms.gle/hjFv2y1Rq9k7kAwg8

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s classroom teacher.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol 

Principal

Reminder: PS 101 Drama Show is Taking Place on May 21!

Dear PS 101 Families:

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR DRAMA SHOW AND PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW!

It is with great pleasure that we announce the return of our PS 101 Drama Show on Thursday, May 21st at 6:30 PM sharp.

  • Doors open at 6:00 PM. Please join us in the audience to cheer on the PS 101 cast in their performance of Heroes Academy!
  • We look forward to this opportunity to celebrate our students’ hard work in theater arts- singing, dancing, and acting!
  • Tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis. TICKET SALES WILL BE OPEN AFTER Monday, May 4th.
  • Get ready before they are sold out!  Tickets will be sold for $5 each! All ticket sales proceeds go towards supporting our PS 101 Drama Club- costumes, set designs, props, refreshments, etc.

Here’s how you can purchase a ticket:

Parent letters will be sent home with your child on May 4th with a return slip for you to fill out how many tickets you want to purchase. Please check your child’s folders for the letter.
Return the slip with tickets payment (enclosed in a sealed envelope with your child’s name and class) to your child’s teacher.
Purchased tickets will then be sent home with your child on the day prior to the drama show date.
All performers in our Drama/Dance/STRINGS BAND Show will be provided with one FREE ticket to the performance.
Kindly note, if you purchase a ticket for school-age children, they must be accompanied by an adult for admittance.
There is no guarantee that tickets will be sold at the door. If we are sold out with pre-ticket sales and reach maximum seating, tickets will not be sold at the door.
A food concession stand will be open with an assortment of snacks and drinks.

If you should have any questions or concerns, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 1-347–563–4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

We look forward to having you join us for the show on Thursday, May 21st.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

National Principal’s Day

Dear PS 101 Families,

On Friday, May 1st, we will be celebrating National Principal’s Day in recognition of Mr. Korrol and his dedicated leadership of our school community.

This is a special opportunity for our school community to recognize Mr. Korrol’s leadership and the positive impact he has on our students, staff, and families each day.

We invite our families and students to join us in showing appreciation through a kind note, drawing, or thoughtful gesture to help make the day extra special.

Thank you for your continued support in celebrating Mr. Korrol and how he has helped ensure that PS 101 is such a wonderful place to learn and grow.

Sincerely,

Our PS 101 Family

Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, May 7th

Greetings PS 101 Families:

On Thursday, May 7th, parents/guardians will have the opportunity to speak with teachers at our Parent-Teacher Conferences. We will have ONE evening session for virtual parent conferences.

You will have the opportunity to set up a virtual/tele-conference with your child’s teacher on Thursday, May 7th from 4:30pm-7:30pm.

  • Conferences will be scheduled by your child’s teacher: Evening Session ONLY from 4:30-7:30pm.
  • If you don’t have an appointment, contact your child’s teacher through Google Classroom or REMIND today.
  • If you are unable to participate in Parent-Teacher Conferences, please know you can contact your child’s teacher and arrange an appointment during parent engagement time on Mondays, after 2:20pm, unless otherwise indicated.

As a reminder, the final marking period report cards will be distributed via hard copy on our last day of school, June 26th. Report cards will also be posted in your child’s NYCSA.

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

Little Lighthouse Team – May School Spirit Calendar

With sunshine, milestones, and memories ahead, May is a month to celebrate how far we’ve come and how brightly we shine together. 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 on school spirit days! Please encourage your child(ren) to do the same because a united classroom is a happy classroom.

Monday, May 4thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- STAR WARS
WEAR your favorite STAR WARS shirt/character/movie design/apparel.
MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU!
Friday, May 15thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – DISNEY MAGIC
Do you have a favorite Disney character or place?
Disney Day > WEAR Disney apparel.
Friday, May 29thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – BLAST FROM THE PAST!
History is part of our story.
DRESS like someone from history.
Think of someone who has made a difference in our world.

REVISION: Important Dates – May 2026

Dear PS 101 Families,

As we welcome the month of May, our school is buzzing with energy and excitement! With spring in full bloom, we’re looking forward to a month filled with special celebrations, meaningful learning, and joyful moments.

Please review the important dates below to help you stay informed and prepared.

DATEMAY EVENT DETAILS
Friday, May 1stNational Principal’s Day! Let’s Celebrate the best principal, our very own, Mr. Korrol.
Monday, May 4th SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- STAR WARS!
WEAR your favorite STAR WARS shirt/character/movie design/apparel. MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU!
Monday, May 4th through Friday, May 8thTeacher Appreciation Week during May 4th – May 8th
Help us to recognize and thank our incredible PS 101 teaching staff as they are truly the best of the best! Their dedication, care, and passion make a lasting difference every day, and they deserve to be celebrated.
Tuesday, May 5thPTA General Membership Meeting via ZOOM at 10AM.
Link to follow, closer to the meeting date.
Wednesday, May 6thLast Day for Morning Test Prep Program and Afterschool Test Prep/Homework Help/ENL/Mandarin Programs
Thursday, May 7thFinal Parent Teacher Conferences for 2025-26 School Year: 4:30 – 7:30pm session only and Virtual Conferences only
Friday, May 15thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – DISNEY MAGIC!
Do you have a favorite Disney character or place?  Disney Day > WEAR Disney apparel
Thursday, May 21stDRAMA SHOW: Heroes Academy
Doors open at 6:00pm
Show starts promptly at 6:30pm
Monday, May 25thMemorial Day- NYC Schools Closed in Observance of Memorial Day where we honor the brave men and women who have served our country in the military and who continue to do so.
Wednesday, May 27thEid al-Adha- NYC Schools Closed in Observance of Eid al-Adha
Friday, May 29thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – BLAST FROM THE PAST!
History is part of our story. DRESS like someone from history. Think of someone who has made a difference in our world.

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