Tag Archives: safety

Serious Incident E-Bikes- We Need Your Help

Greetings, PS101 families! This is Principal Korrol, and I’m putting out this message because I desperately need your help with something. As you know, morning arrival and dismissal in the afternoon can get very crowded here. We have 1,200 students. Add in parents, and we’re looking at about 2,500 people at any given moment around the perimeter of the school.

We have a challenge with parents on scooters, electric bikes, mopeds, and so forth.

We do already have signs that say, please dismount and get off your bike when you’re approaching the school. But it seems to not be enough, as we had a serious incident this morning, when a child was hit by one of these electric scooters, which a parent was on.

We need you, and I’m asking you, to please dismount and get off your bike when you’re approaching the school.

Please get off your bike, walk your child to arrival or walk to pick up your child in the afternoon, and do not get back on your scooter until you’re away from the school area.

First of all, nobody should be riding on the sidewalks anyway. But regardless. Please make sure you’re getting off your bike, your scooter, whatever the case is, even if it’s just a regular old bike, and walking your bike with your child, and not…riding that scooter, because again, doing this can hurt other people. Things happen, kids are running in all directions, this is part of our crowd. This is normal in terms of what kids are doing. We need our adults and parents to help us by ensuring, again, and I’m repeating the same thing, you dismount your bike.

So please pass this message on to each other. We will continue to have people outside and assist where we can, but it’s our school community, and it’s how we work together that ensures student safety.

Thank you for paying attention to this message. Again, we need your help. Thank you.

GK

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Reminder: School Spirit Character Day

Dear PS 101 Families,

As we look forward to the excitement of October and the joy of seeing our youngsters dressed in their favorite costumes, smiling, laughing, and celebrating this special time of year, we invite you to join us in celebrating safely at the school level as well.

Friday, October 31st, is a school spirit day. All students are invited to come to school dressed for our annual Character Day as their favorite character or in a fun, festive costume.

Please note the following guidelines for PS 101’s School Spirit Character Day:

  • Costumes must be safe and school appropriate. Ensure no costumes drape on the floor and may be a tripping hazard.
  • Masks covering the face are not permitted, as we must be able to see every child for safety reasons.
  • No simulated weapons (knives, axes, swords, or toy guns) are allowed in accordance with Chancellor’s Regulations.

In addition to our school celebration, we encourage all families to review the following safety reminders before heading out for trick-or-treating on Halloween:

  • Young children should be accompanied by an adult and return home before dark, ideally before 5:00 p.m.
  • Only visit familiar homes and never enter apartment buildings or houses that are unknown.
  • Children should wait until returning home before eating any treats, so parents can inspect them first.
  • Older students should avoid pranks which can cause harm or property damage.
  • Please remind children to be considerate of our senior citizens, who may feel uneasy with loud noises or sudden scares.
  • If your child receives coins or small donations, please consider contributing them to those in need.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe and happy Halloween filled with laughter, creativity, and community spirit!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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P.S. 101 – Soft Lockdown DRILL

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

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Dear PS 101 Families,

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the importance of online safety—especially for children. To support this effort, a practical guide was created that provides tips and resources specifically designed to help parents safeguard their children on social media platforms and during online gaming. Please note that the guide is available in all NYCPS languages and is available on the Cybersecurity Awareness Month page (under A Quick Guide for Parents in the Digital Age). 

GK

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PS 101 School and Schoolyard Important Safety Reminders

Dear PS 101 Families,

Please be advised of the following safety practices in and outside of the school building. Safety is a shared responsibility amongst our community and by practicing these safety protocols, you can help us maintain a safe and respectful environment for students and everyone in our school community.

School and Schoolyard Rules:

  • We love animals, but for safety reasons dogs and other pets are not allowed in the school building, schoolyard and dismissal areas. While you absolutely love your pets, please be reminded that some children and adults get scared.
  • Do not use electric scooters or e-bikes in the schoolyard or on the school ramps.
  • Scooters and bicycles are not permitted for use in the schoolyard before 3:00 pm which ensures a safe and orderly dismissal.
  • Students are not permitted to play ball in the school yard during dismissal. After everyone dismisses at 3:00 pm, students may use the park with parent supervision.
  • Do not bring glass containers onto school grounds. Glass containers of any kind pose as a risk, and we will discard any of these items if observed in the classroom. Please ensure only plastic containers, bottles, or jars are used for all purposes.
  • When using the schoolyard during afterschool hours, you must remain vigilant and supervise your children during outdoor play. Do not leave your children unattended, especially younger, non-school age children.
  • Smoking is not allowed in the schoolyard or around the school building as per NYS Law.
  • Encourage kind and respectful behavior toward others with children and adults.

Thank you as always for your partnership and cooperation in keeping our school premises a safe and enjoyable space for all children.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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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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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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Safer Access system- Doors Locked

Dear Families,

We have some important news to share regarding the safety measures at our school. In line with our commitment to enhance security practices, all NYC Public Schools will have a Safer Access system installed during the 2023-25 school years. PS 101 has already had our Safer Access System installed. The Safer Access system is designed to strengthen our existing safety and security practices as part of the overall visitor protocols at our school.

What is Safer Access?
The primary objective of the Safer Access system is to ensure that all doors remain locked outside of the morning-entry and afternoon-dismissal periods. When school doors are locked, visitors wishing to gain access to the building will ring the intercom at the main entrance door (or ADA-accessibility entrance if applicable) and identify themselves before access is granted into the school building. Safer Access allows our dedicated staff assigned to the main desk (School Safety Agents and/or school staff) to be able to see and speak with visitors before granting them access inside. Please be assured that all visitors to our school will continue to be treated with courtesy, professionalism, and respect while awaiting entry into our building. In addition to enhancing safety, this system allows for easy access for first responders during an emergency. We look forward to the NYC Public Schools Safer Access system creating a safer environment for everyone. Please feel free to contact Parent Coordinator Bing if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our school community safe.

Safer Access Family Letter available in:

Warm regards,
GK

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