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:

• Safer Access Family Letter — English
  English
• Safer Access Family Letter — Spanish
  Spanish
• Safer Access Family Letter — Chinese
  Chinese
• Safer Access Family Letter — Russian
  Russian
• Safer Access Family Letter — Urdu
  Urdu
• Safer Access Family Letter — Arabic
  Arabic
• Safer Access Family Letter — Korean
  Korean

Warm regards,
GK