Happy Lunar New Year!

Dear PS 101 Families,

Happy Lunar New Year to all our PS 101 families who are celebrating before, during and after Tuesday, February 17th!

The 2026 Lunar New Year is a special time to honor culture, health, and happiness as we welcome the Year of the Horse.

We hope you enjoy a joyful weekend filled with festivities alongside family, friends, and loved ones. May the Year of the Horse bring you peace, prosperity, and abundant blessings.

Wishing you a joyful and peaceful holiday.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

Parent-Child Workshop: Celebrate the Lunar New Year & Explore Chinese Culture Together!

Dear PS 101 Families,

Join us as we celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 — the Year of the Horse 🐎 with a hands-on cultural experience for families! This interactive workshop will introduce students and parents to traditional Chinese paper cutting while learning the meaning behind an important Chinese word.

🧧 Workshop Topic

Paper Cutting: Chinese Word “Spring” (春 · Chun)

Discover the cultural significance of Chun, a symbol of renewal, hope, and new beginnings.

📍 Event Details

  • Location: PS 101 School Building
  • Date: February 28, 2026
  • Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

📝 Registration & Participation

  • RSVP: https://forms.gle/Pfz1zvaBu3VWpMcd9
  • RSVP Deadline: February 22, 2026
  • Capacity: Limited to 25 students
  • Participants will be selected at random due to limited seating.
  • Notification: Selected families will receive a separate text message from 347-563-4680 during the week of February 23, 2026.
  • Important: Each student must be accompanied by one parent or guardian.

✨ Come celebrate, create, and welcome the Spring together—we look forward to sharing this special cultural experience with your family!

Lunar New Year Family Workshop Invitation: Celebrate Chinese New Year Together!

Dear PS 101 Families,

Lunar New Year is just around the corner, and we are excited to invite PS 101 families to join us for an early celebration!

The Chinese Zodiac animal for 2026 is the Horse: symbolizing energy, strength, and positivity.

Families will enjoy a hands-on cultural activity while celebrating the New Year together in a fun and creative way.

🧧 Workshop Topic: Handmade Chinese New Year Lantern Craft

📍 Location: PS 101 School Building

📅 Date: February 7, 2026

⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

📲 RSVP: https://forms.gle/apeMcu1fZyxVCxTV9

📌 Important Information:

  • Seats are limited to 25 students.
  • Participants will be selected by lottery.
  • RSVP closes on February 1, 2026.
  • Selected families will receive a separate text message from 347-563-4680 during the week of February 2, 2026.
  • Each student must be accompanied by one parent or guardian.

We look forward to celebrating the Lunar New Year with our PS 101 families through culture, creativity, and community! 🐎✨