Respect for All Student Assembly on February 9
Dear PS 101 Families,
In recognition of Respect for All Week, PS 101 will be hosting a Respect for All Assembly for students on Monday, February 9th.
As part of this special event, we are excited to welcome the Echo Dance Team, who will visit our school to present an engaging, high-energy performance that blends dance, music, and storytelling. Through their show, students will explore important messages centered on respect, kindness, inclusion, and standing up against bullying.
The assembly is designed to encourage students to celebrate differences, support one another, and reflect on positive choices they can make within our school community. Our students will leave feeling motivated, empowered, and inspired to show respect for themselves and others.
We look forward to sharing this meaningful experience with our student
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Respect for All Week
RESPECT FOR ALL WEEK: FEBRUARY 9TH – FEBRUARY 13TH
Dear PS 101 Families:
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. Here you may find a joint letter to parents from New York City Public Schools. The letters are also available in other languages here.
This year’s Respect for All Week is Monday, February 9, 2026 to Friday, February 13, 2026. At PS 101, Our teachers will 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:
★ The Great Kindness Challenge – PS 101 is participating in the Great Kindness Challenge during Respect for All Week. The checklists will be sent home with each student and offer many suggestions and ideas for acts of kindness.
★ VIDEO and DISPLAY Choice Contest: Classes will be participating in a video and/or display contest with the theme of Respect this week. Voting will occur and winning classes will receive a prize!
★ Respect and Kindness Morning Announcements – Little Lighthouse Team members will be sharing special morning announcements for each day of the week.
★ Respect for All week takes place in February, which is also Black History Month. Please see WordPress post here for home resources.
★ School Spirit Days –
○ Monday, February 9 – BE A PIECE OF THE PEACE! WEAR Tie-dye or peace signs!
○ Tuesday, February 10 – WE FIT TOGETHER! WEAR PS 101 school colors (BLUE) or a puzzle piece!
○ Wednesday, February 11 – WE ALL BELONG! WEAR something that represents your culture or heritage!
○ Thursday, February 12 – WORDS MATTER! WEAR positive messages or affirmation shirts!
○ Friday, February 13 – KINDNESS CONNECTS US! WEAR RED or PINK for Love Day/Valentine’s Celebration!
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.
More information can be found on the NYC DOE’s Respect for All page: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/school-environment/respect-for-all/respect-for-all-handouts
Sincerely,
Ms. Kipriadis and Ms. Liebert, PS 101 School Counselors
PS 101 FUNdraiser: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Greetings PS 101 Families:
Join us during Respect for All week for a PS 101 FUNdraiser! We will be raising funds for a good cause during the week of February 2nd through February 11th. All proceeds will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
During this week, students can purchase tickets for “Pie in the Face” and Stuck for a Buck”, and on February 13th, we will hold our student assembly where students will be able to tape their favorite teachers to the wall or “pie” a teacher on stage.
Ticket Prices:
Pie in the Face: 1 ticket for $2 or 3 tickets for $5.
Stuck for a Buck: 1 ticket for $1.
For more details, see flyer below. We hope our students will join us for this fun event for a good cause!
Parent-Child Workshop: Celebrate the Lunar New Year & Explore Chinese Culture Together!
Dear PS 101 Families,
Join us as we celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 — the Year of the Horse 🐎 with a hands-on cultural experience for families! This interactive workshop will introduce students and parents to traditional Chinese paper cutting while learning the meaning behind an important Chinese word.
🧧 Workshop Topic
Paper Cutting: Chinese Word “Spring” (春 · Chun)
Discover the cultural significance of Chun, a symbol of renewal, hope, and new beginnings.
📍 Event Details
- Location: PS 101 School Building
- Date: February 28, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📝 Registration & Participation
- RSVP: https://forms.gle/Pfz1zvaBu3VWpMcd9
- RSVP Deadline: February 22, 2026
- Capacity: Limited to 25 students
- Participants will be selected at random due to limited seating.
- Notification: Selected families will receive a separate text message from 347-563-4680 during the week of February 23, 2026.
- Important: Each student must be accompanied by one parent or guardian.
✨ Come celebrate, create, and welcome the Spring together—we look forward to sharing this special cultural experience with your family!
REVISION: Little Lighthouse Team – February School Spirit Calendar
This month, we’re glowing with gratitude, care, and school spirit, because February is all about leading with love! Our Little Lighthouse Team is all about lighting the way with positivity, pride, and purpose.
Let’s Celebrate Our PS 101 Family!
We’re building a culture that shines with connection and community. WEAR your school colors, themed gear, or anything spirited and fun on school spirit days! Please encourage your child(ren) to do the same because a united classroom is a happy classroom.
| Friday, February 6th | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – IT’S FOOTBALL SPORTS DAY WEAR your favorite football team apparel or team jersey! Get ready for Superbowl Sunday! |
| RESPECT FOR ALL WEEK: Monday, February 9th | We All Fit Together – Puzzle Pieces of Respect Theme Day: Just like puzzle pieces, we’re all unique but fit together perfectly when we lead with kindness and respect. The 101 Experience: Each day highlights a different “piece” of a respectful community. SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – BE A PIECE OF THE PEACE WEAR Tie-dye or peace signs! |
| RESPECT FOR ALL WEEK: Tuesday, February 10th | We All Fit Together – Puzzle Pieces of Respect Theme Day: Just like puzzle pieces, we’re all unique but fit together perfectly when we lead with kindness and respect. The 101 Experience: Each day highlights a different “piece” of a respectful community. SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – WE FIT TOGETHER WEAR PS 101 school colors (BLUE) or a puzzle piece! |
| RESPECT FOR ALL WEEK: Wednesday, February 11th | We All Fit Together – Puzzle Pieces of Respect Theme Day: Just like puzzle pieces, we’re all unique but fit together perfectly when we lead with kindness and respect. The 101 Experience: Each day highlights a different “piece” of a respectful community. SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – WE ALL BELONG WEAR something that represents your culture or heritage! |
| RESPECT FOR ALL WEEK: Thursday, February 12th | We All Fit Together – Puzzle Pieces of Respect Theme Day: Just like puzzle pieces, we’re all unique but fit together perfectly when we lead with kindness and respect. The 101 Experience: Each day highlights a different “piece” of a respectful community. SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – WORDS MATTER WEAR positive message or affirmation shirts! |
| RESPECT FOR ALL WEEK: Friday, February 13th | We All Fit Together – Puzzle Pieces of Respect Theme Day: Just like puzzle pieces, we’re all unique but fit together perfectly when we lead with kindness and respect. The 101 Experience: Each day highlights a different “piece” of a respectful community. SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – KINDNESS CONNECTS US WEAR RED or PINK for Love Day/Valentine’s Day Celebration! |
| Tuesday, February 24th | SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – CELEBRATE 100 DAYS OF LEARNING! 100th DAY OF SCHOOL! WEAR 100th Day themed designs! |
| Wednesday, February 25th | PS 101 Students: Happy 101st Day of School! SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – PS 101 VIKING DAY! WEAR PS 101 SCHOOL APPAREL! You may also WEAR our school color: BLUE! |
NYC Schools Parent Survey: Please Fill Out and Help Us Reach 100% Survey Completion!
Dear PS 101 Families,
It’s Parent Survey time!
School Survey = Your School + Your Voice!
Please take a few minutes to complete the NYC DOE Parent Survey to ensure your voice is heard and to help us celebrate PS 101. Your feedback is important to us, and we truly value our PS 101 families!
- Online Survey Option
You may complete the Parent Survey by visiting: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/nycdoe/login or scanning the QR code below.
Login instructions:
- Enter “f” followed by your child’s Student ID (OSIS#).
- Student ID numbers can be found at the top of the paper survey or in your family’s NYCSA account.
- Paper Survey Option
If you prefer, you may complete the paper Parent Survey that was sent home. Please return it as soon as possible.
To ensure surveys can be scanned properly, please follow these instructions carefully:
- Use black ink, blue ink, or pencil only
- Fully shade the selected answer bubbles (no check marks or Xs)
- Do not make stray marks on the page
- Do not write over the QR code
- Do not tear the paper or remove the staple
Important Reminders & Incentives
- A separate survey is required for each child attending PS 101
(1 child = 1 survey, 2 children = 2 surveys, etc.) - When you complete a survey, your child will receive a FREE Full-Day “No Homework” Pass! 🎉
- Classroom Reward:
- The first class in each grade to reach 100% survey completion will earn an ICE CREAM PARTY! 🍦
- If you need help locating your child’s OSIS/Student ID number, please contact our Parent Coordinator:
- Ms. Bing
- 📞 347-563-4680
- 📧 BLin9@schools.nyc.gov
Thank you for your time, support, and partnership. Together, we continue to make PS 101 a wonderful place for our students and families!
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
Bullying Awareness Parent Workshop on February 10th
Dear PS 101 Parent/Guardians,
We warmly invite PS 101 parents and guardians to join us in celebrating Respect for All Week by attending a Bullying Awareness Parent Workshop.
Workshop Topics:
- What is bullying and signs of bullying.
- How to address bullying and ways to report it for assistance.
- Cyberbullying and the shared responsibilities we have to address it and ways to seek help to remove offensive posts.
Workshop Details:
📍 Location: PS 101 School Building
📅 Date: February 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
👉 RSVP: https://forms.gle/rPeqDgKKkKZGw1w46
Let’s work together to create a safe, respectful, and supportive school community for all students.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
Christina Liebert & Kyri Kipriadis
School Counselors
Black History Month
Dear PS 101 Families:
Each February, Americans across the United States commemorate Black History Month, a month-long national celebration of the contributions and achievements that Black men and women have made throughout U.S. and world history.
Black History Month serves as an inclusive month-long call to action for all Americans to remember, discover, understand, and honor the key contributions that Black men and women have made to our country, our society, and to the world. In celebrating Black History Month, it is important that we recognize the adversity and impact of generational trauma, suffered by African Americans, due to our country’s history of slavery, racism, and inequality.
The power of self-care, healing, and building community couldn’t be more meaningful than right now. We will also be covering some of these important lessons and activities in class to ensure discovery learning and equity for all.
Please visit NYC DOE’s Resource page for resources to celebrate Black History Month: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/subjects/social-studies/celebrate-black-history-month.
Please see more resources for celebrating Black History Month at home: https://blackhistorymonth.gov/
Sincerely,
Gregg Korrol
Principal
PS 101 The Verrazzano School 