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Thank You for Your Support of Our Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Fundraiser!

Dear PS 101 Families,

Thank you for your generosity and support of our Blood Cancer United (formerly known as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) Fundraiser. With your kindness and willingness to give, our school community came together to support an important cause while teaching our students the value of compassion, service, and helping those in need.

Through this fundraiser and the student presentations, our children learned about the importance of health research, the power of giving back, and how working together can make a meaningful difference, all while having fun and learning along the way.

We are proud to share that the PS 101 school community raised $6,934.63 in support of this cause!

Your continued partnership and support help make PS 101 a caring, connected, and service-minded community. Thank you for standing with us and for helping show our students that kindness and generosity truly matter.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korol

Principal

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Reminder: Today is a Half-Day of School with Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences

Greetings PS 101 Families:

Today is a half-day of school with students dismissing at 11:20 am and Parent-Teacher Conferences will be conducted virtually/via telephone during the following times

  • Afternoon Session: 12:20 pm – 2:20 pm.
  • Evening Session: 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm.

Please note:

  • If you have not yet scheduled an appointment, please contact your child’s teacher through Google Classroom or the Remind app to arrange a meeting.
  • If you are unable to connect with your child’s teacher(s) on this date, please know that teachers are available to schedule alternate appointments during Monday’s Parent Engagement time (after 2:20 pm), unless otherwise arranged.
  • The second marking period report cards are available in your child’s NYC Schools Account.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your child’s teacher or reach out to our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at 347-563-4680 or BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

As always, thank you for your partnership and support in your child’s education.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

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Reminder: Tomorrow is Parent-Teacher Conferences & Half-Day of School

Greetings PS 101 Families:

We’d like to remind you that Thursday, March 5th is our spring Parent-Teacher Conferences and will be a half-day of school with student dismissal at 11:20 am. Students will eat lunch in school before leaving for the day. Please make necessary arrangements for your child ‘s early dismissal at 11:20 am. Kindly note, all PS 101 afterschool programs are cancelled on this day.

You will have the opportunity to participate in a virtual or telephone Parent-Teacher Conference with your child’s teacher on Thursday, March 5th during the following times:

  • Afternoon Session: 12:20 pm – 2:20 pm.
  • Evening Session: 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm.

Please note:

  • If you have not yet scheduled an appointment, please contact your child’s teacher through Google Classroom or the Remind app to arrange a meeting.
  • If you are unable to connect with your child’s teacher(s) on this date, please know that teachers are available to schedule alternate appointments during Monday’s Parent Engagement time (after 2:20 pm), unless otherwise arranged.
  • The second marking period report cards will be available in your child’s NYC Schools Account beginning Wednesday, March 4th.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your child’s teacher or reach out to our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at 347-563-4680 or BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

As always, thank you for your partnership and support in your child’s education.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

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Report Cards for Marking Period 2 Will Be Posted Today!

Greetings PS 101 Families:

Please be advised the second marking period for the school term has come to an end and today, and you will have access to your child’s report card on Wednesday, March 4th in preparation for the spring parent-teacher conferences.

If you should have questions or concerns regarding your child’s grades, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher. Please see below for information on the academic policy and how to retrieve your child’s report card online:

PS 101 Academic Policy:
ME: “Mastery-Exceeds” Standards (95-100) = 4 by NYS Standards
MA: “Mastery-Above” Standards (85-94) = a mid-high 3 by NYS Standards
MT: “Mastery-Meets” Standards (75-84) = a low-mid 3 by NYS Standards
MP: “Mastery-Approaching” Standards (65-74) = 2 by NYS Standards
MB: “Mastery-Below Standards (64 or less) = 1 by NYS Standards
You may retrieve your child’s Report Card online (we do not give out paper report cards until the last day of school in June):
Report Card grades will be posted on this NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) for student grades, school forms, IEPs, tests scores, reading level, enrollment history, transportation, health, attendance, fitness data, scheduling and more.
ACCESS TO NYC Schools Account:
1) Go to: www.schoolsaccount.nyc
2) Click on the blue icon/box “Sign In”
3) ENTER your username and password credentials that you signed up with for NYCSA access.
4) CLICK on MyStudent – GREEN BOX.
5) Select your student/child.
6) Select: GRADES
7) Current Report Card will be visible for you to click and access. Past Report Cards are also available for you to access.
8) You can also access a translated version of your child’s report card by clicking SETTINGS (top right corner gear icon) > Click Language Preference from the left side list > Select your language and click SAVE.

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

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Parent-Teacher Conferences & Half-Day of School on March 5th

Greetings PS 101 Families:

Please note that Thursday, March 5th is our spring Parent-Teacher Conferences and will be a half-day of school with student dismissal at 11:20 am. Students will eat lunch in school before leaving for the day. Please make necessary arrangements for your child ‘s early dismissal at 11:20 am.

You will have the opportunity to participate in a virtual or telephone Parent-Teacher Conference with your child’s teacher on Thursday, March 5th during the following times:

  • Afternoon Session: 12:20 pm – 2:20 pm.
  • Evening Session: 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm.

Please note:

  • If you have not yet scheduled an appointment, please contact your child’s teacher through Google Classroom or the Remind app to arrange a meeting.
  • If you are unable to connect with your child’s teacher(s) on this date, please know that teachers are available to schedule alternate appointments during Monday’s Parent Engagement time (after 2:20 pm), unless otherwise arranged.
  • The second marking period report cards will be available in your child’s NYC Schools Account beginning Wednesday, March 4th.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your child’s teacher or reach out to our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at 347-563-4680 or BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

As always, thank you for your partnership and support in your child’s education.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

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Parent Workshop: Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child

Dear PS 101 Families,

You are warmly invited to attend a parent workshop focused on supporting children’s emotional and mental well-being.

During this workshop, parents will learn how encouraging children to express their feelings in healthy ways can positively impact their mental health. We will discuss how to recognize the difference between typical childhood behaviors and possible mental health concerns, as well as the importance of fostering empathy—especially in environments where it may not always be emphasized. Participants will also gain practical strategies to help children navigate everyday challenges at home and in school.

Workshop Details:
📍 Location: PS 101 School Building
📅 Date: March 4, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

RSVP: https://forms.gle/HtHifRAgypTgcaj68

We encourage all parents and caregivers to join us for this informative and supportive session. We look forward to seeing you there.

Warm Regards,

Christina Liebert

School Counselor

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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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