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PTA Pumpkin Patch Day

Dear PS 101 Families:

Fall is in the air, and we are excited to welcome back one of our favorite PS 101 traditions! On Friday, October 30th, our annual PTA Pumpkin Patch Day will provide every student with the opportunity to choose and decorate their own pumpkin during the school day. We are grateful to our PTA for making this special event possible once again!

To prepare for this special event, 1,200 pumpkins will be delivered to our schoolyard after dismissal on Thursday, October 29th. For the safety of our students, families, volunteers, and delivery personnel, the schoolyard will be closed immediately following dismissal on October 29th while the pumpkins are unloaded and the pumpkin patch is set up.

We kindly ask all families to exit the schoolyard promptly after dismissal to allow for a safe and efficient setup process. Your cooperation helps make this wonderful experience possible for our students.

Thank you for your continued support of our school community. We look forward to a fun-filled PTA Pumpkin Patch Day for all of our PS 101 students!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

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Family Literacy Workshop: Helping Your Child Grow As a Reader

Dear PS 101 Families,

We are excited to invite you to a Family Literacy Workshop designed to help families better understand their child’s reading development and learn practical ways to support reading at home.

DateThursday, 10/22/2026
Time9:00 am- 10:00 am
Presenter3rd Grade Leader, Ms. Reilly and 4th Grade Leader, Ms. Librera
LocationPS 101 School Building
RSVP:https://forms.gle/aujYkH6ofs1mCU1S8

During this workshop, families will learn:

  • What NYC Reads is and how it supports literacy instruction
  • What MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) means
  • What BOY, MOY, and EOY reading check-ins mean
  • Where to find your child’s reading assessment results
  • How to better understand your child’s reading test scores and progress
  • How to choose books that are appropriate for your child’s reading level

This workshop is a great opportunity to learn more about how reading is taught and supported at PS 101, ask questions, and take home practical strategies you can use with your child.

We hope you can join us!

Please RSVP using the above Google form link or QR code below:

Family Literacy Workshop RSVP QR Code
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Reminder: PS 101 Open School Week

Dear PS 101 Families:

We are very excited for PS 101’s Open School Week. Open School Week is a chance for you to visit your child’s classroom, quietly sit in the back of the classroom and observe a lesson while instruction is taking place. We have specific designated times for you to visit from Tuesday, October 13th through Friday, October 16th.

In order for you to participate, please note the following rules:

  • There is a specific scheduled time for your visit by grade. There will be no exceptions or request changes to the assigned day of the week for your child’s grade.
  • You may not take pictures or video. Even though you may want a picture of your child, there are other children in the class who may not have permission to be photographed.
  • To enter PS 101, please ensure you have valid ID to show our NYPD School Safety Agent for admittance.
  • Please do not interrupt or disturb the teaching and learning process. Students and teachers will be working in their classrooms as they normally do.
  • Please do not bring younger siblings.
  • This is not a time to meet with your child’s teacher. You are there as a visitor to watch a lesson. Parent-teacher conferences are on Thursday, November 6th.
  • We will have our Scholastic Book Fair and shop open for you to purchase books for your at-home child’s library.

The grade and times designated are as follows:

GRADEDATETIME
Grade 3 + Grade 4 + Class 234Tuesday, October 138:45 am – 9:30 am
Grade 5 + Class 548 + Class K5Wednesday, October 148:45 am – 9:30 am
Grade 1 + Grade 2 + Class 123Thursday, October 158:45 am – 9:30 am
PRE-K + KINDERGARTEN + Class K18
(excluding K5 > rescheduled to October 14)		Friday, October 168:45 am – 9:30 am

Parent Teacher Conferences:

  • Tuesday, November 3rd is a student non-attendance day and is also our Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences, with scheduled appointment times during the afternoon and evening sessions at 12:20 – 2:20pm and 4:30 – 7pm.
  • All children in Kindergarten through fifth grades are scheduled to receive their first report card in early December – after the first marking period.

We hope you join in the teaching and learning experiences during your child’s designated date/time.

If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to speak with your child’s teacher or contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 347-563-4680 or BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

Sincerely, 

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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Gr 5 (and Gr 4) Middle School Admissions Information Session

Greetings PS 101 5th Grade Families:

The 2027–2028 Middle School Application will open on October 14, 2026, and the application deadline is December 11, 2026.

You are invited to join us for an in-person Middle School Admissions Information Session to learn more about the middle school application process, important dates, and how to support your child during the admissions process.

4th Grade parents, if you are interested in joining this workshop to know what’s to come next year, you are welcome to attend.

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM–10:00 AM
Location: PS 101 School Building
RSVP: Please complete the Google Form: https://forms.gle/ZHaUqfTscTuDPPLH9

We encourage all 5th grade families to attend. We look forward to seeing you!

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District 21 Superintendent’s Town Hall

Greetings PS 101 Families:

You are invited to attend Superintendent Erin Lynch-Reyes’ Town Hall Sessions to learn about district initiatives, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations about the future of our schools. If you would like to attend, please register using the links or QR codes below:

Session 1: October 20, 2026 6:30pm – 7:30pm – Please register here

Session 2: December 14, 2026 9:30am – 10:30am – Please register here

Session 3: March 2, 2027 6:30pm – 7:30pm – Please register here

Session 4: June 1, 2027 9:30am – 10:30am – Please register here

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Updated Open School Week Schedule

Greetings PS 101 Families:

Due to a scheduling conflict, we had to make a revision to our Open School Week class visit schedule. Kindly note, class K5 will now be on Wednesday, October 14th for parents/guardians to visit the class and observe a lesson while instruction is taking place. Please see below for the updated schedule:

GRADEDATETIME
Grade 3 + Grade 4 + Class 234Tuesday, October 138:45 am – 9:30 am
Grade 5 + Class 548 + Class K5Wednesday, October 148:45 am – 9:30 am
Grade 1 + Grade 2 + Class 123Thursday, October 158:45 am – 9:30 am
PRE-K + KINDERGARTEN +Class K18
(excluding K5 > rescheduled to October 14)		Friday, October 168:45 am – 9:30 am

We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

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PS 101 Open School Week: October 13th – 16th

Dear PS 101 Families:

We are very excited for PS 101’s Open School Week. Open School Week is a chance for you to visit your child’s classroom, quietly sit in the back of the classroom and observe a lesson while instruction is taking place. We have specific designated times for you to visit from Tuesday, October 13th through Friday, October 16th.

In order for you to participate, please note the following rules:

  • There is a specific scheduled time for your visit by grade. There will be no exceptions or request changes to the assigned day of the week for your child’s grade.
  • You may not take pictures or video. Even though you may want a picture of your child, there are other children in the class who may not have permission to be photographed.
  • To enter PS 101, please ensure you have valid ID to show our NYPD School Safety Agent for admittance.
  • Please do not interrupt or disturb the teaching and learning process. Students and teachers will be working in their classrooms as they normally do.
  • Please do not bring younger siblings.
  • This is not a time to meet with your child’s teacher. You are there as a visitor to watch a lesson. Parent-teacher conferences are on Thursday, November 6th.
  • We will have our Scholastic Book Fair and shop open for you to purchase books for your at-home child’s library.

The grade and times designated are as follows:

GRADEDATETIME
Grade 3 + Grade 4 + Class 234Tuesday, October 138:45 am – 9:30 am
Grade 5 + Class 548 + K5Wednesday, October 148:45 am – 9:30 am
Grade 1 + Grade 2 + Class 123Thursday, October 158:45 am – 9:30 am
PRE-K + KINDERGARTEN + Class K18
(excluding K5 > rescheduled to October 14)		Friday, October 168:45 am – 9:30 am

Parent Teacher Conferences:

  • Tuesday, November 3rd is a student non-attendance day and is also our Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences, with scheduled appointment times during the afternoon and evening sessions at 12:20 – 2:20pm and 4:30 – 7pm.
  • All children in Kindergarten through fifth grades are scheduled to receive their first report card in early December – after the first marking period.

We hope you join in the teaching and learning experiences during your child’s designated date/time.

If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to speak with your child’s teacher or contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 347-563-4680 or BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

Sincerely, 

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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Important Update: Upcoming School Calendar & PTC Changes

Dear Parents and Families,

Please note an upcoming change to our school calendar and Parent-Teacher Conference dates:

  • Election Day (Tuesday, November 3): As a reminder, all NYC school buildings are closed for in-person attendance on Election Day. For our school, this day will now be a remote half-day of instruction for students in the morning, followed by remote Parent-Teacher Conferences in the afternoon.
  • Thursday, November 5: This date was originally scheduled as a Parent-Teacher Conference day with early dismissal, but it will now be a full regular instructional day for all students.  Dismissal will be at 2:20pm.  

Specific schedules and appointment sign-up details for Election Day conferences will be shared soon. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!

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Tomorrow is PS 101 Back to School Night!

Dear PS 101 Families:

We are excited to welcome you to Back to School Night at PS 101 on Wednesday, September 30th, taking place in your child’s classroom! To best accommodate family schedules, classroom teachers, cluster teachers, ESL personnel and RTI support staff will host three identical in-person presentations at the following times.

You may attend any of the three sessions that works best for you:
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
6:30 PM
Schedule:
– PS101 main entrance doors will open 5 minutes to the start of the session (4:25pm/5:25pm/6:25pm).
– Teachers will begin their presentation approximately 10 minutes after (4:40pm/5:40pm/6:40pm) which allows parents time to find the classroom.
– Main entrance doors will close 20 minutes after the start of each session (4:50pm/5:50pm/6:50pm).
– If you arrive after the doors are closed, you will wait for the next session to begin.
Information Sessions:
– Classroom routines and behavior expectations
– Parent + teacher communication and partnership
– Operational procedures (field trips, absence notes)
– Curriculum and instruction highlights, including Into Reading/IReady/Envisions/My World/Amplify, Leader In Me and standardized test preparation.
– Homework guidelines and assessment practices
– A brief Q&A to close each session

*Our Cluster Specialty Teachers (Dance, Science, LEGO Robotics, Physical Education, STEM, Visual Arts/Graphic Design, Library, and Music) as well as ESL personnel will also present in-person at 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 6:30 PM.
Related Services Virtual Sessions:
Our Related Service Providers, including Speech and Language Therapists, Social Workers, Guidance Counselors, School Psychologist will also host presentations at the same time slots: 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 6:30 PM.
Teacher + Class Directory: (hard copies will also be available + posted)
LINK: 2026 BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT DIRECTORY

Kindly note, all afterschool programs housed at PS 101 (including BCA and Angel Center) will be cancelled on this day for our teaching staff to welcome parents for Back to School Night.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at (347) 563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov. We look forward to seeing you on this evening and partnering together for a fantastic school year!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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