This is a reminder that all NYC Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day, a time to honor and recognize the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.
We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Thursday, November 12th.
For important dates and school updates, please visit our website at www.ps101k.com. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at (347) 563-4680 or by email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.
Wishing you a day of remembrance and appreciation.
We would like to clarify that tomorrow will be a regular full day of school at PS 101.
Our half-day schedule took place yesterday for Parent-Teacher Conferences. We appreciate the opportunity to partner with families and discuss student progress.
We are excited to have all of our students for a full day of teaching and learning tomorrow. We look forward to another wonderful day together at PS 101!
Our Fall Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Thursday, November 12th! This is a designated date for any students to retake their photos if they were absent or unsatisfied with how original photos came out. Kindly contact our PTA with any questions or concerns.
Join us at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum for a free, fun-filled day featuring engaging activities, special giveaways, and opportunities for children and families to make lasting memories together. You must register to attend.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Pier 86, W 46th Street, Manhattan
The Science Scoop is back with our October edition! Our monthly newsletter will keep our families in the science loop of what we are learning in our science labs! In October, our young scientists have been busy exploring, observing, predicting, discovering, investigating and hypothesizing:
Pre-K: Learning about waste and the importance of recycling.
Kindergarten: Discovering different animal habitats.
1st Grade: Investigating how shadows are made.
2nd Grade: Exploring how landforms change.
3rd Grade: Investigating what causes objects to move and comparing different animal features.
4th Grade: Exploring what causes a blackout and investigating the properties of sound.
5th Grade: Discovering the importance of scientific models and exploring solubility.
Scientist of the Month: Katherine Johnson
This month, we celebrate Katherine Johnson and her contributions to mathematics and space exploration! Our Scientist of the Month board in school includes fun facts about her inspiring achievements.
Science Fact of the Month:
Did you know that scientists believe it rains diamonds on Neptune?
We encourage you to ask your young scientist what they’ve been learning in science class this month. Be sure to check out our October Science Scoop newsletter attached and find out the scoop every month with our PS 101 scientists! Keep asking questions, keep exploring, and keep discovering! There’s always something exciting happening in science at PS 101!
Please be advised that Tuesday, November 3rd is a remote instructional half-day for all PS 101 students. Students will not report to school and will participate in live virtual instruction with their teacher and classmates from home using Google Classroom + Google Meet.
Remote Learning Schedule: 8:00 am – 11:30 am
To ensure a smooth start to the day, please make sure your child is able to log in usingtheir NYCPS Student Account (teachhub.schools.nyc) before November 3rd. Teachers will provide additional information and expectations in advance.
Thank you for your partnership and support as we work together to ensure a successful virtual learning day.
November 3rd is Election Day and you should consider making this a meaningful family learning experience by discussing the importance of voting and civic participation. If possible, take your child with you to visit the polls and observe the voting process firsthand.
During the afternoon and evening on November 3rd, our teachers will be conducting Parent-Teacher Conferences. We look forward to partnering with you during these important meetings to discuss your child’s progress. Additional information regarding conference appointments will be shared by your child’s teacher.
Afternoon Session: 12:20 pm – 2:20 pm
Evening Session: 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Tuesday, November 3rd Remote Instruction (No In-Person School) 8:00 am – 11:30 am Google Classroom + Google Meet Parent-Teacher Conferences: Afternoon + Evening
School will resume as regularly scheduled on Wednesday, November 4th.
For important updates and information, please visit our school website at www.ps101k.com. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at (347) 563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.
November is a wonderful time to reflect on gratitude, kindness, and the importance of community. Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to help every child learn, grow, and succeed. Please review this month’s important dates and upcoming events below.
Wishing your family a happy and joyful November!
DATE
NOVEMBER EVENT DETAILS
Tuesday, November 3rd
ELECTION DAY HALF-DAY REMOTE LEARNING from 8am-11:30am. Students are not in attendance at PS 101.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES will be held virtually. The afternoon session will be held from 12:20 – 2:20 pm. The Evening session will be held from 4:30pm – 7:00pm.
Tuesday, November 3rd
PTA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING VIA ZOOM at 6PM. The link will be shared prior to the meeting date/time.
Friday, November 6th
Coffee with Korrol and GRADE PRE-K FAMILIES ONLY – 9am start. Join Principal Korrol to learn about the PS 101 philosophy for success, establish grade expectations, parenting tips, and Q&A session. *Remember to Register
Friday, November 6th
SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – ROCK N ROLL DAY! For our music fans … think about hair changes and style! Let’s have fun and celebrate music across the decades and genres! WEAR your favorite Rock n Roll singer or band (country, blues, pop, etc.)
Tuesday, November 10th
SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- HONORING OUR VETERANS WEAR RED-WHITE-BLUE in honor of our veterans who have served our country for Veteran’s Day.
Wednesday, November 11th
NYC Schools Closed in observance of Veteran’s Day
Wednesday, November 25th
SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY! WEAR YOUR FAVORITE COZY/WARM FALL FLANNEL CLOTHING
Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE NO SCHOOL – ALL NYC SCHOOLS CLOSED
At a Glance:
*Application opens on December 9 for Kindergarten Admissions in the 2027-2028 school year. Student eligibility is for children born in 2022.
*Grade 5 families are encouraged to complete middle school applications timely: Deadline is December 11th.
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!
