Please be advised we entered into a soft lockdown DRILL today.
As per DOE requirements, we are to do 4 drills per year. I am happy to inform you that everything was very swift and everyone (staff and students) responded perfectly according to our protocol.
Thank you to the staff and students.
G. Korrol
Principal
Dear PS 101 Families:
The Barclays Center Sales Team has generously provided our school community with a fundraising link for the upcoming Brooklyn Nets Kids Day basketball game on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
For every ticket purchased through the link below, $5 will be donated to the PS 101 Parent Teacher Association (PTA). All proceeds will directly support PTA-sponsored activities and essential school needs.
We welcome all members of our school community to join in and participate. If you are interested in attending this exciting event, please access the Tickets Link: netspromos.com/ps101
See flyer below for further information. Thank you for your continued support and partnership!
Sincerely,
Our PS 101 PTA
Greetings PS 101 Parents of Students in Grades 2–5:
Please check your child’s backpack for a Welcome Letter regarding PS 101’s Afterschool Program, which begins Tuesday, September 30th. The letter includes important information such as your child’s assigned afterschool teacher and classroom.
If your child did not receive a Welcome Letter, it means they do not currently have a seat in the program and are on the waiting list.
Dismissal Information:
Note: Students who are designated as walkers have been noted accordingly.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Dear PS 101 Families,
The fall season is now in full swing! October is filled with exciting activities, special events, and opportunities for our students to explore, grow, and thrive, both in and out of the classroom.
Please review the important October dates below to stay informed at PS 101.
| DATE | OCTOBER EVENT DETAILS |
| Wednesday, October 1st | PTA EVENT – FALL PHOTO DAY! Grades 3-4-5 |
| Wednesday, October 1st | Pancakes with Percaccio – Leader of the Month Was your child selected as Leader of the Month? Join Assistant Principal Percaccio to celebrate your child’s successes and leadership qualities! |
| Wednesday, October 1st | Coffee with Korrol and GRADE 1 FAMILIES ONLY- 9am start. Join Principal Korrol to discuss and learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q&A session. |
| Thursday, October 2nd | NYC Schools Closed – Yom Kippur Observance |
| Tuesday, October 7th | PTA General Membership Meeting via ZOOM at 6pm. Link to follow, prior to the meeting date. |
| Friday, October 10th | Coffee with Korrol and GRADE 2 FAMILIES ONLY- 9am start. Join Principal Korrol to discuss and learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q&A session. |
| Friday, October 10th | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- CRAZY HAIR DAY! Do you have a silly hairstyle to share? WEAR your craziest, silliest, most fun hairstyle! |
| Monday, October 13th | NYC Schools Closed Holiday Observance: Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples’ Day |
| Tuesday, October 14th – Friday, October 17th | PS 101 Open School Week Visit PS 101 while instruction is taking place as an observer. You will see your child working in their classroom with their teacher and classmates. A specific schedule of dates/times and grades/classes to follow. |
| Tuesday, October 14th – Monday, October 21st | SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR- SHOP and SAVE at PS 101! Send your child to school with spending money or set-up ewallet for book shopping! |
| Thursday, October 16th | Coffee with Korrol and GRADE 4 FAMILIES ONLY – 9am start. Join Principal Korrol to learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q&A session. |
| Friday, October 17th | Coffee with Korrol and GRADE 3 FAMILIES ONLY – 9am start. Join Principal Korrol to learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q&A session. |
| Monday, October 20th | All NYC School Closed – Diwali Observance |
| Friday, October 24th | Coffee with Korrol and GRADE PRE-K FAMILIES ONLY – 9am start. Join Principal Korrol to learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q&A session. |
| Friday, October 24th | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- THINK PINK! Let’s support Breast Cancer Awareness month and WEAR PINK! Show your Viking Leader Pride and Support: WEAR PINK |
| Friday, October 31st | PTA FALL EVENT: PUMPKIN PATCH! |
| Friday, October 31st | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- CHARACTER DAY AT PS 101! Dress up as your favorite character/person! |
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher or our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at 347-563-4680 or BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.
As always, thank you for your continued partnership and support. We’re grateful for a memorable year and look forward to celebrating all that our students have achieved together!
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Greetings Grade 4 and 5 Families:
District 21 will be hosting a Middle School Showcase on October 6th for our current 5th graders to highlight the many wonderful academic programs our District has to offer. Fourth-grade families are encouraged to attend. Please see flyer below for event details and District 21’s Middle School and High School admission events calendar can be found here.
Dear PS 101 Families,
Friday, September 26th, is National PTA Day, and we are proud to join schools across the country in recognizing the vital role of PTAs in supporting students and schools.
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our PS 101 Executive Board members and all of our volunteer parents who dedicate countless hours to organizing events, fundraising, and building a strong home–school connection. Your commitment and teamwork help make PS 101 a vibrant and successful school community.
Every PS 101 family has a shared hand in our school’s success and on this special day, we especially celebrate all of our parents/guardians. We are sincerely grateful to all l of those who are able to donate their time and to those who go above and beyond to volunteer their time.
Thank you to all, for everything you do to support PS 101 and help our students shine!
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Greetings PS 101 Parents/Guardians:
We are sharing the agendas for the upcoming PTA General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, October 7th at 6:00 PM via Zoom and Title I Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting on Tuesday, October 7th at 6:30 PM via Zoom. Please see agendas below:
Greetings PS 101 Families:
We are excited to be able to offer discounted tickets to various shows/events at the Barclays Center for families, teachers, and staff to enjoy. If you are interested in attending any of the shows/events at Barclays Center, please use the below group portal to purchase the tickets.
Site URL: https://fevo-enterprise.com/group/Ps101
See flyer below for more information:
Greetings PS 101 Families,
Each year, PS 101 creates limited after-school programs which have different areas of focus based on academic need. While all students can use some degree of additional support, there are many students in our school who do not have any additional support (such as a Special Ed service, ESL service, etc.) and do need additional help.
Our first round of after-school academic programs starting in late September are for teacher-selected students in grades 2-5 and based on a specific academic criterion (mid-level 2 students to low level 3 students who do not get additional support and need it). Students are chosen based on a grade criterion (listed above) and if they will benefit from additional instructional time. As the year continues, we will potentially create other after-school or before school programs that target different instructional needs and/or groups of students.
Additionally, the following programs are planned:
As a reminder, if you are not part of this round of after-school and want additional support, you have FREE access to online tutoring through iReady which tailors’ instruction to your child’s specific needs and gives direct feedback.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Dear PS 101 Families:
We are thrilled to welcome you to Back to School Night at PS 101 on Tuesday, September 16th, taking place in your child’s classroom. To best accommodate family schedules, classroom teachers will host three identical in-person presentations at the following times:
You may attend any of the three sessions that works best for you.
Information Sessions:
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, School Psychologists, Social Workers, and Guidance Counselors, will host virtual presentations at the same time slots: 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 6:30 PM.
(Links for virtual sessions will be shared separately via REMIND.)
Teacher + Class Directory: BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT DIRECTORY
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 this evening and partnering together for a fantastic school year!
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
PS 101 The Verrazzano School 