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POSTPONED: Respect for All Student Assembly with Echo Dance Team
Dear PS 101 Families,
Due to travel delays, the Echo Dance Team unfortunately has to reschedule their performance for our students to a later date in the spring. Therefore, we will be postponing our Respect for All student assembly that was originally scheduled for February 9th. We will announce the new date once it is confirmed.
In the meantime, our students still have the FUNdraiser for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society assembly on February 13th to look forward to!
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Respect for All Student Assembly on February 9
Dear PS 101 Families,
In recognition of Respect for All Week, PS 101 will be hosting a Respect for All Assembly for students on Monday, February 9th.
As part of this special event, we are excited to welcome the Echo Dance Team, who will visit our school to present an engaging, high-energy performance that blends dance, music, and storytelling. Through their show, students will explore important messages centered on respect, kindness, inclusion, and standing up against bullying.
The assembly is designed to encourage students to celebrate differences, support one another, and reflect on positive choices they can make within our school community. Our students will leave feeling motivated, empowered, and inspired to show respect for themselves and others.
We look forward to sharing this meaningful experience with our student
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
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
PS 101 FUNdraiser: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Greetings PS 101 Families:
Join us during Respect for All week for a PS 101 FUNdraiser! We will be raising funds for a good cause during the week of February 2nd through February 11th. All proceeds will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
During this week, students can purchase tickets for “Pie in the Face” and Stuck for a Buck”, and on February 13th, we will hold our student assembly where students will be able to tape their favorite teachers to the wall or “pie” a teacher on stage.
Ticket Prices:
Pie in the Face: 1 ticket for $2 or 3 tickets for $5.
Stuck for a Buck: 1 ticket for $1.
For more details, see flyer below. We hope our students will join us for this fun event for a good cause!
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
District 21 Respect for All Essay Contest
Dear PS 101 Families,
We are excited to share the District 21 Respect for All Essay Contest, a wonderful learning opportunity open to all students in our school community!
This contest encourages students to reflect on the importance of respect, inclusion, and empathy, and to express their ideas through writing. Participation is optional, but we encourage families to support their children in preparing and submitting an entry.
The attached flyer includes the official contest information, writing prompts, expectations, and rubric for students to follow. Students may choose to complete the essay at home as an enrichment or extra credit opportunity.
As part of October’s National Respect for All initiative, District 21 schools are joining together to promote a culture of kindness, understanding, and acceptance.
Submission Information:
Completed essays should be submitted to our School Counselors, Ms. Kipriadis or Ms. Liebert.
Thank you for encouraging your child to take part in this meaningful opportunity to share their voice and celebrate respect for all.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
PS 101 The Verrazzano School 