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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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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Little Lighthouse Team: 2026-27 School Spirit Calendar

Dear PS 101 Families:

The PS 101 Little Lighthouse Team is proud to present our 2026–2027 School Spirit Calendar!

Throughout the school year, our spirit days provide fun opportunities for students, staff, and families to celebrate school pride, strengthen our sense of community, and create lasting memories together. We hope every student will join in the fun by participating in our monthly Spirit Days whenever possible.

2026–2027 School Spirit Calendar linked here: 2026-2027 LLT SCHOOL SPIRIT DAYS

A monthly School Spirit Calendar will be shared at the beginning of each month with reminders about upcoming spirit days and special events. We encourage your family to join us throughout the year as we celebrate together and continue building a school community filled with Viking PRIDE.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to celebrating another wonderful school year with you!

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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A Letter from Principal Korrol: Welcome to the 2026-27 School Year!

Dear PS 101 Families:

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year at PS 101! It is with great excitement that we welcome both new and returning families to another year of learning, growth, and opportunity. At PS 101, we are proud to provide a nurturing school community where every child is encouraged to explore, discover, achieve, and belong.

At PS 101, we believe learning extends far beyond the classroom walls. Guided by our vision of Bridging Education + the World, we provide meaningful learning experiences that inspire curiosity, foster leadership, and prepare students for success in school and beyond.

Our school day begins with breakfast at 7:40 am, followed by instruction promptly at 8:00 am. Dismissal is at 2:20 pm. We appreciate your support in ensuring your child arrives at school on time each day, ready to learn.

Students benefit from engaging instruction aligned to NYC Reads and NYC Solves, supported by HMH Into Reading and Savvas enVision Mathematics. Beyond the classroom, students enjoy enriching experiences through STEM, LEGO Robotics, Scientific Inquiry, Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Dance, Music, Library, Physical Education, and daily Move to Improve activities that encourage creativity, wellness, and exploration.

At PS 101, we believe in educating the whole child. Through Leader in Me, Civics for All, Sustainability Education, Financial Literacy, and our daily WIN (What I Need) instructional block, students develop leadership, responsibility, problem-solving skills, and receive personalized support that helps every learner grow with confidence.

The safety and well-being of our students remain our highest priority. We appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a safe and secure learning environment by ensuring students arrive no earlier than 7:40 am, reviewing personal safety reminders at home, and completing all beginning-of-the-year forms promptly.

Strong partnerships between home and school are the foundation of student success. Thank you for the trust you place in us each day. Please peruse the parent handbook for school information: 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook.docx

On behalf of our entire faculty and staff, welcome to another exciting year at PS 101. We look forward to celebrating your child’s achievements and creating wonderful memories together throughout the school year.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

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Student Grade-Level Colored Tags

Dear PS 101 Families:

As we prepare to welcome our students for the 2026–2027 school year, all students will receive a grade-level colored bookbag tag to attach to their bookbag.

These colored tags will provide a quick and visible way for staff to identify each student’s grade level and assist students with their appropriate morning arrival and line-up locations.

Bookbag Tag Distribution:

  • Families participating in our PTA School Supply Drop-Off on Tuesday, September 8 or Wednesday, September 9 will receive their child’s grade-level bookbag tag from our PTA at that time.
  • Students who do not participate in the advance supply drop-off will receive their tag on the first day of school, Thursday, September 10.

Please be sure to securely attach the tag to your child’s bookbag and keep it in place throughout the school year.

This simple color-coded system will help support an organized and smooth morning arrival for our students and staff.

Thank you for your cooperation and partnership as we prepare for a successful start to the new school year!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

GRADE TAGS

Pre-Kindergarten: GREEN

Kindergarten: BLUE

Grade One: YELLOW

Grade Two: RED

Grade Three: WHITE

Grade Four: GRAY

Grade Five: BLACK

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Coffee with Korrol Principal Meeting

Dear PS101 Families,

We are happy to announce the Coffee with Principal Korrol meetings for this coming school year.

At these meetings, Principal Korrol meets with parents from a specific grade to get to know you better, to inform you about PS101, to discuss expectations for the school year, offer parenting strategies to help your child be successful (and to make you an even more amazing parent), and answer any questions you have.

Parents must register for the meeting below. Light breakfast will be served during the discussion.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the scheduled time so we can start promptly.

Register for:

Kindergarten Coffee with Korrol: September 18 at 9am

Grade 5 Coffee with Korrol: September 25 at 9am

Grade 1 Coffee with Korrol: October 2 at 9am

Grade 4 Coffee with Korrol: October 9 at 9am

Grade 2 Coffee with Korrol: October 16 at 9am

Grade 3 Coffee with Korrol: October 23 at 9am

Pre-K Coffee with Korrol: November 6 at 9am

I look forward to seeing you there!
GK

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PTA General Membership Meeting & Title I Parent Advisory Council Annual Meeting

Greetings PS 101 Parents:

Our next PTA General Membership Meeting is scheduled for September 15th at 6 PM via Zoom and the Title I Parent Advisory Council Annual Meeting is scheduled for September 15th at 6:30 PM via Zoom.

Please see the following agendas for each meeting and we hope to have you join us:

PTA General Membership Meeting Agenda
Title I PAC Meeting Agenda
Title I PAC Meeting Invitation Memo
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School Supply Drop-Off

Why make your child drag all their school supplies into school on the first day??? 

Make their 1st day of school easier by dropping off their school supplies earlier in the week and we will deliver it to their classroom!

YOU MUST write their first and last name plus grade and class code on all supplies and bags
***Example: Peter Parker, Class 102***
(You can find your child’s class code on their June Report Card at NYC Schools account)

School Supply Drop times at the Main entrance of the school.

  • Tuesday, September 8: Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2
  • Wednesday, September 9: Grades 3, 4, and 5.   

    ***Drop off Time will be from 8:30am-10am on both days***
  • PS 101 School Swag will be sold

❤️ A tremendous thank you to the PS101 PTA for making this happen ❤️

School Supply Lists for All Grades

GK

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PS 101 NY State ELA and Math Results

To the Amazing PS 101 community,

P.S. 101 Verrazano Celebrates! Huge congratulations to our extraordinary teachers, dedicated students, hardworking staff, and supportive school community on achieving amazing results on the NYState Exams!

2025–26 Preliminary Performance (Grades 3–5 Average)

  • Math Proficiency: 88.0% at P.S. 101 vs. 59.0% NYC Average (+29.0 PTS Higher!)
  • ELA Proficiency: 75.4% at P.S. 101 vs. 44.7% NYC Average (+30.7 PTS Higher!)

As a reminder, you can view your child’s results in their NYC Schools account

Thank you to our entire school family for working together to reach these incredible milestones. Your teamwork, passion, and relentless commitment to academic excellence shine through every day! 💙⭐

GK

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