Reminder for the upcoming week of School Spirit events to celebrate the citywide initiative: RESPECT FOR ALL during Monday, February 14th through Friday, February 18th.
We need your support and full participation with these special days, so please make every effort to share in the fun!
DO YOU HAVE SCHOOL SPIRIT?
Monday, February 14th – Wear RED or PINK for Love Day/Valentine’s Celebration!
Tuesday, February 15th – Crazy HAT DAY!
Wednesday, February 16th – 100th Day of School. Wear 100 themed designs!
Thursday, February 17th – 101st Day of School. Wear 101 Apparel!
Friday, February 18th – Wear YELLOW for Friendship Day!
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.
This year’s Respect for All Week is Monday, February 14 through Friday, February 18, 2022. Our teachers will also 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>
*Respect and Kindness Class Door/Video Contest – Students will engage in classroom activities with door display or videos to include messages of kindness and respect: RESPECT FOR ALL
*The Great Kindness Challenge – PS 101 is participating in the Great Kindness Challenge during Respect for All Week. Students will receive a hard copy to keep track of their acts of kindness. The student packet offer many suggestions and ideas for acts of kindness.
*Bay 35th Chain Fence Display – BE KIND! Solo cup display in which students and staff will decorate a message of kindness and hope.
School Spirit Days >
Monday, February 14th – Wear RED or PINK for Love Day/Valentine’s Celebration!
Tuesday, February 15th – Crazy HAT DAY! Create, design and wear your favorite hat to school!
Wednesday, February 16th – It’s the 100th Day of School. Wear 100 themed designs and school apparel!
Thursday, February 17th – It’s 101st Day of School. Wear 101 Gear!
Friday, February 18th – Wear YELLOW for Friendship Day!
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.
We are listing some important dates for the month of February. Please keep these dates for reference during the month of February.
DATE
REASON
NO SCHOOL Tuesday, February 1st
Lunar New Year NYCDOE schools are closed February 1st in observance of this special day to celebrate culture, health and happiness in the Year of the Tiger.
Friday, February 4th
Virtual School Safety Meeting TOWN HALL INVITATION 10:05 am meeting. Link to follow in reminder email.
Tuesday, February 8th
VIRTUAL PTA Meeting 10am Link to follow in reminder email.
Monday, February 14th through Friday, February 18th
RESPECT FOR ALL WEEK: Working together to promote kindness, tolerance, diversity, cultural sensitivity, awareness and respect for all.
Monday, February 14th
RESPECT FOR ALL WEEK School Spirit Day Wear RED or PINK for Love Day/Valentine’s Celebration!
Tuesday, February 15th
RESPECT FOR ALL WEEK School Spirit Day Crazy HAT DAY! Create/Wear a fun hat to school!
Wednesday, February 16th
RESPECT FOR ALL WEEK School Spirit Day 100th Day of School. Wear 100 themed designs!
Thursday, February 17th
RESPECT FOR ALL WEEK School Spirit Day 101st Day of School. Wear 101 Gear!
Friday, February 18th
RESPECT FOR ALL WEEK School Spirit Day Wear YELLOW for Friendship Day!
NO SCHOOL Mid-winter Recess Monday, February 21st-February 25th
NYCDOE Schools Closed from Monday, February 21st-February 25th. School reopens Monday, February 28th.
At a Glance:
2022-2023 registration portal closes in MySchools.nyc for Grade 5 graduating students on Tuesday, March 1st.
We hope this information will be helpful to you in planning for the month of February.
We always want to strive to demonstrate a sense of community and family that unite together to celebrate. Our united school spirit will show support as a form of expression. Here are some upcoming winter School Spirit Events for the month of JANUARY. We need your support and full participation with each special day, so please make every effort to adhere to the color/theme and share in the fun!
*College Day at 101– Friday, January 7th
In an effort to strengthen the college going culture and promote awareness of options for post-secondary education, we are having our annual school wide College Awareness Day on Friday, January 7th, 2022!!
The aim of College Awareness Day is to continue the college conversation within our school, and help students and families understand that their dream of college is attainable and need not be compromised by financial considerations, geographical barriers, or other obstacles. Wear college-themed shirts to promote college goals and readiness!
*DISNEY DAY at 101! Friday, January 14th
Are you a Disney fan? We all are Disney fans at heart! Wear your favorite Disney character- movie, TV show or memory, to school and have the best Disney Day ever on Friday, January 14th!
*Crazy Hair Day – Friday, January 21st
Feel like being silly? Having a fun-filled day? Well- try making some silly, fun, out of the ordinary hair styles on Friday, January 21st. It’s Crazy Hair Day at PS 101 and we want you to join in! Who will wear the craziest hairstyle of all? Will it be you?
*Celebrate Lunar New Year-Monday, January 31st
On Monday, January 31st,P.S. 101 is planning to celebrate theLunar New Year with a School Spirit Day to WEAR RED! We encourage our students and staff toWEAR your lucky RED on Monday, January 31st.
Traditional Asian-style clothing is encouraged and will add to the joyous event during the festivities.
We look forward to sharing in these special days! Participate and show some School Spirit at 101! 101 VIKING PRIDE!
We always want to strive to demonstrate a sense of community and family that unite together to celebrate. Our united school spirit will show support as a form of expression. Here are some upcoming winter School Spirit Events for the month of JANUARY. We need your support and full participation with each special day, so please make every effort to adhere to the color/theme and share in the fun!
*College Day at 101– Friday, January 7th
In an effort to strengthen the college going culture and promote awareness of options for post-secondary education, we are having our annual school wide College Awareness Day on Friday, January 7th, 2022!!
The aim of College Awareness Day is to continue the college conversation within our school, and help students and families understand that their dream of college is attainable and need not be compromised by financial considerations, geographical barriers, or other obstacles. Wear college-themed shirts to promote college goals and readiness!
*DISNEY DAY at 101! Friday, January 14th
Are you a Disney fan? We all are Disney fans at heart! Wear your favorite Disney character- movie, TV show or memory, to school and have the best Disney Day ever on Friday, January 14th!
*Crazy Hair Day – Friday, January 21st
Feel like being silly? Having a fun-filled day? Well- try making some silly, fun, out of the ordinary hair styles on Friday, January 21st. It’s Crazy Hair Day at PS 101 and we want you to join in! Who will wear the craziest hairstyle of all? Will it be you?
*Celebrate Lunar New Year-Monday, January 31st
On Monday, January 31st,P.S. 101 is planning to celebrate theLunar New Year with a School Spirit Day to WEAR RED! We encourage our students and staff toWEAR your lucky RED on Monday, January 31st.
Traditional Asian-style clothing is encouraged and will add to the joyous event during the festivities.
We look forward to sharing in these special days! Participate and show some School Spirit at 101! 101 VIKING PRIDE!
We are excited to bring back our PS 101 School Spirit Days for the 2021-2022 calendar! Research-based studies show how students with School Spirit perform better academically and are more engaged in social and civic matters are happier in general than those without school pride and interest.
Here is a sneak peek at the fun-filled theme days planned for our students and staff, while engaging in learning. Mark your calendars and plan ahead!
As a reminder, we will also include specific school spirit days in our monthly parent memo on our website.
Special thanks to our Little Lighthouse Team for their collaboration, ideas and school spirit! I look forward to sharing in these special days with all of you.
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
PS 101 Little Lighthouse Team
Calendar of School Spirit Events 2021 – 2022
November
Fall Flannel – Wear Flannel- November 24
December
Creative Face Mask Day – December 3 Ugly Holiday Sweater Day – December 17 A Day to Believe in Winter Dreams Pajama Day – December 23
January
College Awareness Day – Wear College Gear – January 7 Disney Day – January 14 Crazy Hair Day – January 21 Lunar New Year – Wear Red – January 31
February
Sports Day – Football Jersey Day- February 11 Respect for All Week – February 14-18 – Love Day – Wear Pink or Red – February 14 – Crazy Hat Day – February 15 – 100th Day of School – February 16 – 101st Day of School – Wear PS 101 Gear-February 17 – Friendship Day – Wear Yellow – February 18
March
Dr. Seuss’s Birthday – Wear Red and white/stripes – March 2 St. Patrick’s Day – Wear Green – March 15 Dress for Success Day/Career Day – March 25 NYS ELA State Exam – Comfy/Cozy Day > Don’t Sweat The Test! Wear sweatpants/sweatshirt – March 29 and March 30
April
Autism Awareness – Wear blue- April 2 Earth Day – Wear Green or Blue – April 22 NYS MATH State Exam – Comfy/Cozy Day > Don’t Sweat The Test! Wear sweatpants/sweatshirt – April 26 and April 27
May
Harry Potter Day – May 3rd May The Fourth Be With You – May 4th Teacher Appreciation Week – May 6-10 Memorial Day – 5/27 -red, white and blue
June
Sunglasses Inside Day- June 3 NYS SCIENCE State Exam – Comfy/Cozy Day > Don’t Sweat The Test! Wear sweatpants/sweatshirt – June 6 Flag Day – Wear Red, White, and Blue – June 14 Luau Day – Wear Hawaiian Shirts, Shorts, Flip Flops, etc. – June 24
PS 101 The Verrazzano School 