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Schoolyard Safety

Dear PS 101 Families:

Although the school playground is part of our public-school property, it becomes a shared community space after school hours, and we rely on all families to help maintain a safe and respectful environment for everyone:

  • Ensuring children use equipment safely and appropriately.
  • Safety is a shared responsibility.
  • We encourage all families to remain vigilant and to actively supervise their children during outdoor play.
  • Keeping an eye on younger siblings.
  • Encouraging kind and respectful behavior toward others with children and adults.
  • Being aware of the surroundings and reporting any unsafe situations.

Thank you for your partnership in helping to keep our schoolyard a safe and enjoyable space for all children.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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Students’ Emergency Contact Information

Dear PS 101 Parents/Guardians:

For the safety of our students and our school communities, it’s important that New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) and school staff are able to contact a trusted guardian in the event there is an emergency at the school or concerning a student in attendance.

Please be sure that PS 101 has the current address and contact information of a trusted adult who can come to school to retrieve your child in the event of an emergency.

You can update your student’s emergency contact and health information online through your New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) at schoolsaccount.nyc. You may also provide this information via the blue emergency contact card which can be retrieved at PS 101, if preferred.

Thank you as always for your partnership.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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HIV/AIDS Educational Lessons

Dear PS 101 Parents/Guardians:

HIV and AIDS are among the most serious health problems Americans have ever faced. Advances in medicine now allow people with HIV to live long and healthy lives, but there is still no cure. Health education plays a critical role in helping students learn to make healthy choices and to protect themselves and others.

The New York State Education Department and New York City Public Schools require that HIV education be taught annually to all students in kindergarten through grade 12, as part of a comprehensive health education. This year, your child will have the opportunity to learn from a new curriculum, called Growing Up and Staying Safe, that is medically accurate, inclusive, age-appropriate, and developed in partnership with national experts, local community leaders, parents/caregivers, and educators.

In the elementary grades, students learn how to stay healthy and avoid illnesses, develop self-worth and respect for their bodies, advocate for kindness and empathy, and communicate with trusted adults. Please review the following grade level overview(s) to learn more about the lessons: K-5 Parent Overview.

We respect your role as parents/guardians in teaching your child about healthy behaviors that support your family’s beliefs and values. We encourage you to discuss with your child what they are learning in health class and share your beliefs and values with them.

Parents, guardians, and schools share a common goal: we want students of all ages to be healthy in all aspects of their lives. We encourage you to speak to your child’s teacher, parent coordinator, or me if you’d like to learn more about the curriculum. Our teacher teams will be executing the required lessons during the week of Monday, December 2nd – Friday, December 6th.

If you have any questions, please speak with your child’s classroom teacher or feel free to 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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Back to School Night at PS 101!

Dear PS 101 Families:

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT is on Thursday, September 12th.

We are super excited to welcome you to PS101 for Back to School Night at PS 101 on Thursday, September 12th in your child’s classroom!

  • Classroom teachers will host three in-person presentations, approximately 30 minutes each, at 4:30pm, 5:30pm and 6:30pm.
    ***Each presentation is the same- so you can choose the time that works for you***
  • Classroom teachers will explain behavior expectations, operational expectations (trips, notes when sick, etc.) curriculum, information about Into Reading, homework expectations, assessments, followed by a Q&A session.
  • Cluster Specialties (Dance, Science, Lego Robotics, Physical Education, STEM, Visual Arts/Graphic Design, Library, and Music), Related Service Providers, Guidance Counselors and ESL personnel will all present to families with the same schedule: 4:30pm, 5:30pm and 6:30pm.
  • Staff Directory Link: DIRECTORY

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 1-347-563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

We look forward to seeing you at PS 101 on Thursday September 12!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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2024-25 Student Parent Handbook

Dear PS 101 Families:

Our 2024-2025 PS 101 Student-Parent Handbook will serve you with pertinent information regarding NYCDOE procedures and academic policies. The PS 101 handbook also includes PS 101 school-level protocols in which all families and students must abide by and respect.

Please refer to this handbook: 2024-2025 Student-Parent Handbook

Thank you for your cooperation to ensure the best experiences for our school community.

If you should have any questions or concerns, kindly reach out to 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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Reminder: Complete Your Family Income Inquiry Form Online

Dear PS 101 Families:

The Family Income Inquiry form for the 2024–2025 school year opens today, and families have two ways to complete it online:

By using your child’s 9-digit ID (OSIS) number, and submit the online form at myschoolapps.com

OR

Access the Family Income Inquiry Form in the Student Documents section of your NYC Student Account portal: at NYC Schools Account NYSCA.

The Family Income Inquiry form is the basis for determining your school’s eligibility for Title I funding. By submitting this form annually, you can help ensure that funding for our school is properly calculated for student resources.

When you fill-out the form, PLEASE note:

  1. School District: New York City School
  2. You have entered your child’s 9-digit student ID number (OSIS #)
  3. And the school your child attends: 21K101
  4. After you complete the form, make sure you click the submit button to submit your income form.
  5. After you submit your income form, you will receive a confirmation email.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 1-347-563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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NYC Reads Ambassador Program

Dear PS 101 Families:

The NYC Reads Ambassador Program is a way for families to support their children as they learn to read. This program will instruct families on how to build literacy skills with their children and will give families the opportunity to prepare for and practice these skill-building activities together with their children. The science-based modules encompass all facets of brain-based reading, the science of reading, and science of reading frameworks. 

Become a NYC Reads Family Ambassador to become a literacy leader in your community, connect with families city-wide, and host fun reading events. This is a 10-session voluntary commitment hosted online and featuring a different topic at each meeting. Families of students in 3K-5th grade are eligible. If interested, please register for the sessions using this link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkcOmuqj8vH9MkSNgwyGy6vcRiDP_Sw4lr#/registration

See flyers (in English, Chinese, and Spanish) below for more details.

English flyer of NYC READS Family Ambassador program
Chinese flyer of NYC READS Family Ambassador program
Spanish flyer of NYC READS Family Ambassador program
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Schoolyard Safety

Dear PS 101 Parents/Guardians:

A gentle reminder to please refrain from using your electric scooters or e-bikes in the schoolyard, as this is a serious accident waiting to happen. Please work with me to ensure the safety for students, parents, and staff.

Additionally, please be advised, student scooters and bicycles use are not permitted in the schoolyard until after 3:00 PM to ensure a safe and orderly dismissal. Smoking and pets are NOT permitted as well.

I rely on your cooperation and partnership to ensure a safe school environment while in our schoolyard. School Safety will be patrolling the perimeter of the school building to help promote safe sidewalks and schoolyard.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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