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Safety First: Traffic Safety Parent Workshop

Dear PS 101 Parents and Guardians,

The safety of our students is our top priority—not just inside the classroom, but whenever they are on the move. We are excited to invite you to a Traffic Safety Workshop designed to help families keep children safe in their daily travels.

We are honored to host Robin Kilmer from the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), who will share guidance on pedestrian safety, passenger safety, and bike safety.

Event Details

  • Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
  • Time: 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM
  • Location: PS 101 School Building
  • Featured Speaker: Robin Kilmer, NYC Department of Transportation

Why Attend?

  • Learn practical strategies to keep children safe as pedestrians, passengers, and cyclists.
  • Participate in a Q&A session to discuss traffic safety concerns.
  • Connect with other parents committed to student safety.

RSVP

To help us prepare materials and seating, please let us know if you plan to attend by clicking the link below:

https://forms.gle/md79M7pZ7F1QcYqTA

We look forward to seeing you there and working together to keep our children safe!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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PS 101 Family Survey – Parent Workshop on AI Tutor “Super Teacher”

Dear PS 101 Families,

We value your voice and would love your input!

As you may know, your child will have access to their own individual AI Tutor, “Super Teacher,” which can be used at home to support learning. To help families feel confident and comfortable using this tool, we are planning a virtual parent workshop to introduce Super Teacher to you.

During the workshop, we will cover:

  • How the AI Tutor “Super Teacher” can benefit your child’s learning
  • How parents can log in and access Super Teacher
  • How to navigate and use Super Teacher effectively at home

Before we confirm the date and time and officially schedule the event, we kindly ask that you complete this Google Form to let us know which time frame works best for you. We will do our best to accommodate families’ schedules as much as possible.

📍 Format: Virtual (online)

📝 Action Needed: Please complete the survey below by Monday, 2/9/2026 to share your availability.

https://forms.gle/WYg6hiAFgo3fAWYe7

Thank you for your time, feedback, and continued partnership in supporting your child’s learning!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

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REMINDER: PS 101 Safety Team Town Hall Meeting

Dear PS 101 Parents/Guardians:

Our PS 101 Safety Team Town Hall Meeting is taking place today, Friday, February 6th at 9:30am in the school library. (Please arrive 10 minutes early)

Each month our School Safety Team meets to discuss issues related to student and building safety.

Once annually (TODAY) all parents and community members are welcome and invited to sit in on our monthly School Safety Team meeting.  Opportunities for comments or questions will also be available.

We hope to see you there.

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Respect for All Week

RESPECT FOR ALL WEEK: FEBRUARY 9TH – FEBRUARY 13TH

Dear PS 101 Families:

PS 101 and the NYC Department of Education are committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment that is free from harassment, intimidation and/or bullying and from discrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, citizenship/immigration status, religion, creed, national origin disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or weight. Here you may find a joint letter to parents from New York City Public Schools. The letters are also available in other languages here.

This year’s Respect for All Week is Monday, February 9, 2026 to Friday, February 13, 2026. At PS 101, Our teachers will include learning activities to infuse Respect for All initiatives with lessons planned for this special week.

Scheduled events and activities to celebrate Respect and Kindness:

★ The Great Kindness Challenge – PS 101 is participating in the Great Kindness Challenge during Respect for All Week. The checklists will be sent home with each student and offer many suggestions and ideas for acts of kindness.
★ VIDEO and DISPLAY Choice Contest: Classes will be participating in a video and/or display contest with the theme of Respect this week. Voting will occur and winning classes will receive a prize!
★ Respect and Kindness Morning Announcements – Little Lighthouse Team members will be sharing special morning announcements for each day of the week.
★ Respect for All week takes place in February, which is also Black History Month. Please see WordPress post here for home resources.
★ School Spirit Days –
○ Monday, February 9 – BE A PIECE OF THE PEACE! WEAR Tie-dye or peace signs!
○ Tuesday, February 10 – WE FIT TOGETHER! WEAR PS 101 school colors (BLUE) or a puzzle piece!
○ Wednesday, February 11 – WE ALL BELONG! WEAR something that represents your culture or heritage!
○ Thursday, February 12 – WORDS MATTER! WEAR positive messages or affirmation shirts!
○ Friday, February 13 – KINDNESS CONNECTS US! WEAR RED or PINK for Love Day/Valentine’s Celebration!

Thank you for your continued effort and involvement. Please feel free to contact the School Counselor, Ms. Kipriadis, with any questions at KKipriadis2@schools.nyc.gov.

More information can be found on the NYC DOE’s Respect for All page: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/school-environment/respect-for-all/respect-for-all-handouts

Sincerely,

Ms. Kipriadis and Ms. Liebert, PS 101 School Counselors

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NYC Schools Parent Survey: Please Fill Out and Help Us Reach 100% Survey Completion!

Dear PS 101 Families,

It’s Parent Survey time!
School Survey = Your School + Your Voice!

Please take a few minutes to complete the NYC DOE Parent Survey to ensure your voice is heard and to help us celebrate PS 101. Your feedback is important to us, and we truly value our PS 101 families!

  1. Online Survey Option

You may complete the Parent Survey by visiting: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/nycdoe/login or scanning the QR code below.

Login instructions:

  • Enter “f” followed by your child’s Student ID (OSIS#).
  • Student ID numbers can be found at the top of the paper survey or in your family’s NYCSA account.
QR code for 2025-26 NYC School Survey
  1. Paper Survey Option

If you prefer, you may complete the paper Parent Survey that was sent home. Please return it as soon as possible.

To ensure surveys can be scanned properly, please follow these instructions carefully:

  • Use black ink, blue ink, or pencil only
  • Fully shade the selected answer bubbles (no check marks or Xs)
  • Do not make stray marks on the page
  • Do not write over the QR code
  • Do not tear the paper or remove the staple

Important Reminders & Incentives

  1. A separate survey is required for each child attending PS 101
    (1 child = 1 survey, 2 children = 2 surveys, etc.)
  2. When you complete a survey, your child will receive a FREE Full-Day “No Homework” Pass! 🎉
  3. Classroom Reward:
    • The first class in each grade to reach 100% survey completion will earn an ICE CREAM PARTY! 🍦
  4. If you need help locating your child’s OSIS/Student ID number, please contact our Parent Coordinator:
    • Ms. Bing
    • 📞 347-563-4680
    • 📧 BLin9@schools.nyc.gov

Thank you for your time, support, and partnership. Together, we continue to make PS 101 a wonderful place for our students and families!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

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Bullying Awareness Parent Workshop on February 10th

Dear PS 101 Parent/Guardians,

We warmly invite PS 101 parents and guardians to join us in celebrating Respect for All Week by attending a Bullying Awareness Parent Workshop.

Workshop Topics:

  • What is bullying and signs of bullying.
  • How to address bullying and ways to report it for assistance.
  • Cyberbullying and the shared responsibilities we have to address it and ways to seek help to remove offensive posts.

Workshop Details:

📍 Location: PS 101 School Building

📅 Date: February 10, 2026

⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

👉 RSVP: https://forms.gle/rPeqDgKKkKZGw1w46

Let’s work together to create a safe, respectful, and supportive school community for all students.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Warm regards,

Christina Liebert & Kyri Kipriadis

School Counselors

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Reminder: Special Education Information Event for Parents on January 28

Greetings PS 101 Parents/Guardians of Students with IEPs:

Please join us on January 28 at 9am to meet AP Damiano and learn the essentials of your child’s IEP. This event is opened to parents of students in grades K-5.

Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/muuwstyb (Registration link will be closed by 4pm today)

*Kindly note, all attendees must check in with the security guard and bring in a valid proof of ID at time of entry.

We hope to see you there!

Special Education Event flyer
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Reminder: Special Education Information Event for Parents on January 28

Greetings PS 101 Parents/Guardians of Students with IEPs:

Please join us on January 28 at 9am to meet AP Damiano and learn the essentials of your child’s IEP. This event is opened to parents of students in grades K-5.

To register for this event, please sign up using the following link and see flyer below for further details:

Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/muuwstyb

*Kindly note, all attendees must check in with the security guard and bring in a valid proof of ID at time of entry.

We hope to see you there!

Special Education Event flyer
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PTA General Membership Meeting & Election – February 3

Greetings PS 101 Parents/Guardians:

The next PTA General Membership Meeting will be held on February 3rd at 6:00 pm via Zoom (meeting info will be sent via Remind), along with an election to fill a vacancy in one of the board positions.

Please see below for the meeting agenda and election details. Thank you for your continued support!

PTA General Membership Meeting Agenda for February 3
PTA Election Notice for February 3
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RESCHEDULED: Special Education Information Event for Parents

Greetings PS 101 Parents/Guardians of Students with IEPs:

Due to a meeting conflict, we have rescheduled our upcoming in-person Special Education Information Event with AP Damiano. Please join us on January 28 at 9am (NEW DATE) to meet AP Damiano and learn the essentials of your child’s IEP. We have also opened the event to parents of students with IEPs in ALL grades (K – 5th Grades).

To register for this event, please sign up using the following link and see updated flyer below for further details. If you signed up already for the original event, you do not need to register again.

Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/muuwstyb

*Kindly note, all attendees must check in with the security guard and bring in a valid proof of ID at time of entry.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your continued support!

Special Education Event flyer
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