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September 2026: School Spirit Days

Dear PS 101 Families:

September Theme: Welcome

Welcome to a new school year! We are excited to celebrate school spirit with our PS 101 families. Our monthly Spirit Calendar is a fun way for students to participate, build friendships, and show their Viking Pride.

Join the Fun!

We encourage your child to participate in this month’s Spirit Days by wearing the designated colors or themed attire. Every Spirit Day helps build school pride and brings our PS 101 community together!

Capture the Memories!

We hope your family enjoys participating in this month’s Spirit Days! Visit our PS 101 Instagram page to see classroom highlights, school events, and celebrations throughout the month.

Thursday, September 10thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – SHOW YOUR PS 101 VIKING PRIDE!
WEAR PS 101 school apparel! You may also WEAR our school color: BLUE!
Friday, September 11thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY-  HONOR, SUPPORT, AND REMEMBER!
WEAR RED-WHITE-BLUE
Let’s commemorate 9/11 and show our support !
Friday, September 25thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- Celebrate YOUR HERITAGE!
It’s HERITAGE DAY – represent your true-self!
WEAR something special to show-off your heritage and be proud!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher or our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at 347-563-4680 or BLin9@schools.nyc.gov. 

Sincerely, 

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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Important Dates: September 2026

Dear PS 101 Families,

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! We are excited to begin another year of learning, growth, and partnership with our PS 101 families. As we kick off a new school year together, please review the important September dates and upcoming events below to help your family stay informed and prepared.

Have a wonderful month!

DATESEPTEMBER EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, September 10thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – SHOW YOUR PS 101 VIKING PRIDE!
WEAR PS 101 school apparel! You may also WEAR our school color: BLUE!
Friday, Sepetember 11thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY-  HONOR, SUPPORT, AND REMEMBER!
WEAR RED-WHITE-BLUE
Let’s commemorate 9/11 and show our support!
Tuesday, September 15thPTA General Membership Meeting via ZOOM at 6pm. Link to follow, prior to the meeting date. 
Friday, September 18thCoffee with Korrol and KINDERGARTEN 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.
*Remember to register!
Monday, September 21stNYC Schools Closed – Yom Kippur Observance
Friday, September 25th Coffee with Korrol and GRADE 5 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.
*Remember to register!
Friday, September 25thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY! Celebrate YOUR HERITAGE!
It’s HERITAGE DAY – represent your true-self!
WEAR something special to show-off your heritage and be proud!
Tuesday, September 29thDAY 1 PTA EVENT – FALL PHOTO DAY!
Early Childhood Grades Only- Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade
Wednesday, September 30thDAY 2 PTA EVENT – FALL PHOTO DAY!
Grade 2- Grade 3-Grade 4-Grade 5
Wednesday, September 30thBack to School Night! Welcome to PS 101!
Families are invited to your child’s classroom for an evening session visit from 4:30-7pm.
A schedule will be posted on our website, and your child’s teacher will inform you of specific session times.

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

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Everything I need to know for the Start of School

Q & A

What is the first day of school?
Thursday September 10, 2026
*Kindergarten and Pre-K have different schedules on the first day- please check the email you received

What are the school hours?
Breakfast Hours: 7:40am- 8:00am (Breakfast Menu)
Daily School Hours: 8:00am- 2:05pm-2:15pm (depending on the grade)

Where do I drop off my child for school and where do I pick them up?
All children enter the school through the main entrance on 24th Avenue.
To see where your child will be dismissed, download the Dismissal Map:
Exit dismissal map building layout 

Can I meet the Principal?
Yes, Principal Korrol holds weekly meetings with parents called Coffee with Korrol.
You can see the dates for your child’s grade and register starting September 4 on our school website

What supplies do I need for the start of school?
School Supply Lists for All Grades

When can I drop off my child’s school supplies?
Tuesday, September 8: Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2
Wednesday, September 9: Grades 3, 4, and 5.
**Drop off time for both days:  8:30 AM – 10AM
OR
Your child can bring their supplies with them to school.
Thank you to our amazing PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) for making this happen!!!

Can I visit PS101?
Yes! Yes! Yes!
1) Back to School Night at PS101: September 30, 2026
***This is an in-person event! Times and details coming soon!***
2) You can see lots of pictures and videos on our Instagram
3) Open School week will be October 13-16– Visit your child’s classroom (more information coming soon).

How can I see what is happening inside PS101?
Follow us on Instagram to see pictures and videos of daily events

How can I contact the Parent Coordinator?
Our Parent Coordinator is Bing and her phone # is (347) 563-4680 or 718-372-0221

What is the PS101 Cell Phone Policy?
Cell Phone Policy

What does my child eat for lunch?
Daily Lunch Menu

What is the student lunch schedule:
Kindergarten and Grade 3: 11:00am
Grade 1 and 4: 11:50am
Grade 2 and 5: 12:40pm
*Please send your child to school with a healthy snack and water for snack time

Does my child need certain immunizations/vaccines to attend school?
Yes! There are specific immunizations your child must have or they will not be allowed to attend school.
See the Immunization list and schedule here

What if my child gets sick or has medical needs?
PS101 has a nurse on site to assist your child if needed. If your child has a specific health issue such as asthma and uses an inhaler, or other medical conditions, please speak to the nurse so she can guide you on next steps.
If your child has a fever they are not permitted in school.
Your child must be 24 hours fever free without medication to return and should have a doctor’s note.

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Everything I need to know for the Start of School

Q & A

What is the first day of school?
Thursday September 4, 2025
*Kindergarten and Pre-K have different schedules on the first day- please check the email you received

What are the school hours?
Breakfast Hours: 7:40am- 8:00am (Breakfast Menu)
Daily School Hours: 8:00am- 2:05pm-2:15pm (depending on the grade)

Where do I drop off my child for school and where do I pick them up?
All children enter the school through the main entrance on 24th Avenue.
To see where your child will be dismissed, download the Dismissal Map:
Exit dismissal map building layout 2025-26

Can I meet the Principal?
Yes, Principal Korrol holds weekly meetings with parents called Coffee with Korrol.
You can see the dates for your child’s grade and register here

What supplies do I need for the start of school?
See the Supply list here

When can I drop off my child’s school supplies?
Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade and 2nd Grade: August 28th (Thursday)
Grade 3, Grade 4 and Grade 5: August 29th (Friday)
Last Call- All Grades: September 2nd (Tuesday)
**Drop off time for all 3 days:  8:30 AM – 10AM
OR
Your child can bring their supplies with them to school.
Thank you to our amazing PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) for making this happen!!!

Can I visit PS101?
Yes! Yes! Yes!
1) Back to School Night at PS101: September 16, 2025
***This is an in-person event! Times and details coming soon!***
2) You can see lots of pictures and videos on our Instagram
3) Open School week will be October 14-17 (more information coming soon).

How can I see what is happening inside PS101?
Follow us on Instagram to see pictures and videos of daily events

How can I contact the Parent Coordinator?
Our Parent Coordinator is Bing and her phone # is (347) 563-4680 or 718-372-0221

What is the PS101 Cell Phone Policy?
Cell Phone Policy

What does my child eat for lunch?
Daily Lunch Menu

What is the student lunch schedule:
Kindergarten and Grade 3: 11:00am
Grade 1 and 4: 11:50am
Grade 2 and 5: 12:40pm
*Please send your child to school with a healthy snack and water for snack time

Does my child need certain immunizations/vaccines to attend school?
Yes! There are specific immunizations your child must have or they will not be allowed to attend school.
See the Immunization list and schedule here

What if my child gets sick or has medical needs?
PS101 has a nurse on site to assist your child if needed. If your child has a specific health issue such as asthma and uses an inhaler, or other medical conditions, please speak to the nurse so she can guide you on next steps.
If your child has a fever they are not permitted in school.
Your child must be 24 hours fever free without medication to return and should have a doctor’s note.

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