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 17 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 29 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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5th Grade Parents: Middle School Open House

5th Grade Parents:

District 21 will be hosting a Middle School Showcase for our current 5th graders to highlight the many wonderful academic programs our District has to offer. Fourth grade families are encouraged to attend. Staff members from each Middle School will be in attendance to provide information about their school’s unique programs.

Join us on Monday, October 5, 2026 From: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: David A. Boody, 228 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223

All Middle Schools below will be featured at the Showcase:

21K096-Seth Low

21K121-Nelson A. Rockefeller 

21K228-David A. Boody

21K225-The Eileen E. Zaglin

21K226-226 Alfred De B. Mason

23K238-Anne Sullivan

21K281-Joseph. B. Cavallaro

21K303-Herbert S. Eisenberg 

21K468-Kingsborough Early College Secondary School

21K540-Annex@John Dewey

21K690-Brooklyn Studio Secondary School-TBD

21K968-Middle School of Innovation

District 21’s Middle School and High School admission events calendar can be found here. 

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PS 101 Back to School Night

Dear PS 101 Families:

We are excited to welcome you to Back to School Night at PS 101 on Wednesday, September 30th, taking place in your child’s classroom! To best accommodate family schedules, classroom teachers, cluster teachers, ESL personnel and RTI support staff will host three identical in-person presentations at the following times.

You may attend any of the three sessions that works best for you:
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
6:30 PM
Schedule:
– PS101 main entrance doors will open 5 minutes to the start of the session (4:25pm/5:25pm/6:25pm).
– Teachers will begin their presentation approximately 10 minutes after (4:40pm/5:40pm/6:40pm) which allows parents time to find the classroom.
– Main entrance doors will close 20 minutes after the start of each session (4:50pm/5:50pm/6:50pm).
– If you arrive after the doors are closed, you will wait for the next session to begin.
Information Sessions:
– Classroom routines and behavior expectations
– Parent + teacher communication and partnership
– Operational procedures (field trips, absence notes)
– Curriculum and instruction highlights, including Into Reading/IReady/Envisions/My World/Amplify, Leader In Me and standardized test preparation.
– Homework guidelines and assessment practices
– A brief Q&A to close each session

*Our Cluster Specialty Teachers (Dance, Science, LEGO Robotics, Physical Education, STEM, Visual Arts/Graphic Design, Library, and Music) as well as ESL personnel will also present in-person at 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 6:30 PM.
Related Services Virtual Sessions:
Our Related Service Providers, including Speech and Language Therapists, Social Workers, Guidance Counselors, School Psychologist will also host presentations at the same time slots: 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 6:30 PM.
Teacher + Class Directory: (hard copies will also be available + posted)
LINK: 2026 BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT DIRECTORY

Kindly note, all afterschool programs housed at PS 101 (including BCA and Angel Center) will be cancelled on this day for our teaching staff to welcome parents for Back to School Night.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at (347) 563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov. We look forward to seeing you on this evening and partnering together for a fantastic school year!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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Important Reminder: Devices with Recording Capabilities Prohibited at School

Dear Parents and Guardians of PS 101,

We are writing to remind you of our school policy regarding personal technology and electronic devices. To ensure a safe, focused, and respectful learning environment for all students, devices capable of taking photographs, recording video, or capturing audio—including smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and digital cameras—are not permitted to be in use during the school day. These devices can create significant distractions during class and interfere with the educational process.

More importantly, this policy is essential for protecting the privacy, safety, and well-being of every child in our school community. Federal and state privacy laws strictly regulate the capture and sharing of images or recordings of minor children without official consent. Allowing unmonitored devices that record or photograph poses serious privacy concerns for our students and staff. We kindly ask for your cooperation in speaking with your child about leaving these devices at home.

Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our school environment safe and secure for everyone.

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PS 101 Afterschool Programs (Academic Support/Test Prep, ELL Support, and Mandarin) – Information & Start Dates

Dear PS 101 After-School Families:

Afterschool Programs Starting on Tuesday, September 29th: Academic Support/Test Prep, ELL Support, and Mandarin.

Please be advised that the Academic Support/Test Prep, ELL Support, and Mandarin Afterschool programs will be starting on Tuesday, September 29th. If your child received a permission form to attend these after-school programs and you have signed and returned the form, then your child will start attending these programs next week.

As a reminder, please note the following start days and dismissal times for each program:

Academic Support/Test Prep Tuesday – Thursday:

  • Starts Tuesday, September 29th and takes place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 2:20pm – 4:20pm.
  • Dismissal starts promptly at 4:15pm in the schoolyard. You must ensure your child is picked up on time.

ELL Support Tuesday – Thursday:

  • Starts Tuesday, September 29th and takes place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 2:20pm – 4:20pm.
  • Dismissal starts promptly at 4:15pm in the schoolyard. You must ensure your child is picked up on time.

Mandarin Tuesday – Thursday:

  • Starts Tuesday, September 29th and takes place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 2:20pm – 4:20pm.
  • Dismissal starts promptly at 4:15pm in the schoolyard. You must ensure your child is picked up on time.

Kindly note, all afterschool programs housed at PS 101 (including BCA and Angel Center) will be cancelled on Wednesday, September 30th for our teaching staff to welcome parents for Back to School Night.

If you have any questions, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 1-347-563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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Schools Closed on September 21st: Yom Kippur

Dear PS 101 Families,

This is a reminder that all New York City Public Schools will be closed on Monday, September 21st in observance of Yom Kippur.

We look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday, September 22nd.

For important updates and upcoming dates, please visit our school website at www.ps101k.com. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin, at (347) 563-4680.

Wishing you a peaceful holiday.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

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Start Using Super Teacher Tutor TODAY (Tutoring App)

Dear PS 101 Parents,

All PS101 families have free access to Super Teacher.

Super Teacher (AI Tutoring App)

  • What it is: An interactive AI-powered tutoring mobile and web application designed for children ages 3 to 10 (primarily focusing on early reading, math, and general subjects).
  • How it works: The app uses pre-scripted human teacher content combined with speech transcription and synthetic voice technology. Children speak out loud to answer prompts, and the app responds to them by name, simulating a one-on-one private tutor.
  • Features: Offers unlimited interactive lessons, daily challenges, and flashcards that adapt in real time to a child’s skill level.

To access Super Teacher:

  1. Download the app – install Super Teacher on your iPad, iPhone, Android or Chromebook. The app is free to download on the App Store (iOS) and Play Store (Android & Chromebook).
  2. Log in with Clever- using this link to log into Super Teacher with your child’s school account (same as you would use for Google classroom).

Once you’re logged in with Clever, you have access to the full Super Teacher app. If you run into any issues or if you have any questions, you can contact the company at support@getsuperteacher.com.

Please watch the tutorial below on how to use your child’s AI Teacher and begin using this fun and engaging learning experience to help them learn from home starting today. Your child’s teacher can see if your child is logging on and doing work 🙂

tutorial on how to use your child’s AI Teacher
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PS 101 Device Request

Does your child need a learning device for at home learning?

We would like to offer a learning device for our students who do not have a computer device at home for asynchronous learning and snow days. All new admits must complete the google form to survey your at-home tech needs.

All students will be issued a chromebook this year. Please note that there are no iPads available.

Complete a Learning Device Request Form: LINK:  PS 101 Device Request Form

  • Computer requests will only be honored if you DO NOT have a device at home.
  • All new admits to PS 101 MUST complete the form to verify need or not. New admits include: walk-ins, transfers, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students.
  • If you already have a school device, you may not request another.
  • Devices will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Our Technology Specialist, Ms. Sum, will be in touch to assign a device and schedule a pick-up date. Any questions or concerns may be directed to our PS 101 Computer Technology Specialist, Ms. Sum at YSum2@schools.nyc.gov.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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Forms & Flows: The New “Blue Cards”

Dear PS 101 families,

In order to make things more efficient for our school and make it easier for you at home, we are excited to share that our school will be using Forms & Flows (formerly Operoo) to help us better manage and organize required school forms.

This new system will make it easier for parents to receive, complete, and submit important forms, while helping our school keep track of required information more efficiently.

An account creation email was sent to you earlier this week. Please follow the instructions in the email to activate your account. And fill out the requested forms as soon as you receive the request. We appreciate your support and cooperation as we transition to this new system.

In time, we will use this system for trip slips, health forms, trip money collection and more!

Please ensure to register.

GK
Principal

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