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Reminder: School Spirit Character Day

Dear PS 101 Families,

As we look forward to the excitement of October and the joy of seeing our youngsters dressed in their favorite costumes, smiling, laughing, and celebrating this special time of year, we invite you to join us in celebrating safely at the school level as well.

Friday, October 31st, is a school spirit day. All students are invited to come to school dressed for our annual Character Day as their favorite character or in a fun, festive costume.

Please note the following guidelines for PS 101’s School Spirit Character Day:

  • Costumes must be safe and school appropriate. Ensure no costumes drape on the floor and may be a tripping hazard.
  • Masks covering the face are not permitted, as we must be able to see every child for safety reasons.
  • No simulated weapons (knives, axes, swords, or toy guns) are allowed in accordance with Chancellor’s Regulations.

In addition to our school celebration, we encourage all families to review the following safety reminders before heading out for trick-or-treating on Halloween:

  • Young children should be accompanied by an adult and return home before dark, ideally before 5:00 p.m.
  • Only visit familiar homes and never enter apartment buildings or houses that are unknown.
  • Children should wait until returning home before eating any treats, so parents can inspect them first.
  • Older students should avoid pranks which can cause harm or property damage.
  • Please remind children to be considerate of our senior citizens, who may feel uneasy with loud noises or sudden scares.
  • If your child receives coins or small donations, please consider contributing them to those in need.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe and happy Halloween filled with laughter, creativity, and community spirit!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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Character Dress Up Day October 31st!

Dear PS 101 Families:

In keeping up with traditions, we will be permitting students on Friday, October 31st to come to school wearing character costumes. Families will be advised to send their child to school wearing a safe costume as follows:

  • Character masks are not allowed to be worn, to ensure safety.
  • NO simulated weapons, knives, axes, guns in accordance with costumes are to be brought to school, as we must comply with Chancellor’s Regulations.
  • Try to avoid outfits that hinder movement–make sure the outfits are at a length where students can move freely.

As Halloween approaches, we know many children and families across the city are looking forward to celebrating. We are excited to share ways to safely have fun with your family, while still being mindful of key safety measures. To ensure safety, I offer you a few safety tips, which I hope you will follow:

  • Take the time to speak with your child to discuss safety as they trick-or-treat around the neighborhood.
  • Children should not be permitted to be on the streets after 5 pm alone, due to darkness.
  • Try going to a scavenger hunt in a park or walking around your neighborhood to see all the spooky decorations with your family.
  • Always remain with your child and spend the time together if trick-or-treating.
  • Young children traveling through the community should be accompanied by an adult. They should be cautioned not to go into apartment buildings or to houses that they are not familiar with.
  • Children should be instructed not to eat any goodies given to them until they return home so that you, the parents, may go through the candies and determine which are edible and which are not.
  • Older children should be encouraged not to take part in any type of inappropriate behavior or pranks that might cause harm to another.

We wish you a spooky, safe celebration!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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