Important Dates – November 2026

Dear PS 101 Families,

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!

DATENOVEMBER EVENT DETAILS
Tuesday, November 3rdELECTION 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 3rdPTA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING VIA ZOOM at 6PM.
The link will be shared prior to the meeting date/time.
Friday, November 6thCoffee 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 6thSCHOOL 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 10thSCHOOL 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 11thNYC Schools Closed in observance of Veteran’s Day
Wednesday, November 25thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY!
WEAR YOUR FAVORITE COZY/WARM FALL FLANNEL CLOTHING
Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27thTHANKSGIVING 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!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

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Reminder: Socktober has started!

Dear PS 101 Families:

It’s Socktober at PS 101! Starting Monday, October 26th, our Little Lighthouse Team will be organizing a special donation project, and we need your help!

As we prepare for the colder months, we have teamed up with The Kensington Family Shelter to help make a difference for families in need. One item that shelters are always in need of is socks! We hope you can help and participate in Socktober to donate brand new, packaged socks.

PS 101 Will Sock it to the Cold!

As winter winds begin to blow,
Let’s help our neighbors head to toe!
Bring new socks, warm, soft, and neat,
To help keep kindness on its feet!

Donations will be accepted in the main lobby of our school from Monday, October 26th until Tuesday, November 10th. Students can stop and drop packaged socks into our Sock Monster during arrivals each morning!

Keep in mind when donating:

  • Socks, Socks, Socks–Children and adult sizes are needed.
  • Remember, all donated socks must be new and unopened socks.
  • Used socks will not be accepted.
  • Let’s come together as a school community to spread warmth, comfort, and care this season!

Thank you for your generosity and support! Your donations make a big difference and help families stay warm.

We appreciate your generosity very much. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 347-563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

Sincerely,

Our PS 101 Little Lighthouse Team

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Reminder: PTA Pumpkin Patch Day

Dear PS 101 Families:

Fall is in the air, and we are excited to welcome back one of our favorite PS 101 traditions! On Friday, October 30th, our annual PTA Pumpkin Patch Day will provide every student with the opportunity to choose and decorate their own pumpkin during the school day. We are grateful to our PTA for making this special event possible once again!

To prepare for this special event, 1,200 pumpkins will be delivered to our schoolyard after dismissal on Thursday, October 29th. For the safety of our students, families, volunteers, and delivery personnel, the schoolyard will be closed immediately following dismissal on October 29th while the pumpkins are unloaded and the pumpkin patch is set up.

We kindly ask all families to exit the schoolyard promptly after dismissal to allow for a safe and efficient setup process. Your cooperation helps make this wonderful experience possible for our students.

Thank you for your continued support of our school community. We look forward to a fun-filled PTA Pumpkin Patch Day for all of our PS 101 students!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

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Character Day is on October 30th!

Dear PS 101 Families:

As part of our annual school spirit traditions, we are excited to celebrate Character Day on Friday, October 30th. Students are invited to show their school spirit by coming to school dressed as their favorite character. Families are kindly asked to ensure that costumes are safe, comfortable, and appropriate for the school environment. Please follow the guidelines below when selecting a costume for your child:

  • Character masks are not allowed to be worn, to ensure safety.
  • NO simulated weapons, knives, axes, guns in accordance with costumes are to be brought to school, as we must comply with Chancellor’s Regulations.
  • Try to avoid outfits that hinder movement-make sure the outfits are at a length where students can move freely.

As Halloween approaches, we know many children and families across the city are looking forward to celebrating. We are excited to share ways to safely have fun with your family, while still being mindful of key safety measures. To ensure safety, I offer you a few safety tips, which I hope you will follow:

  • Take the time to speak with your child to discuss safety as they trick-or-treat around the neighborhood.
  • Children should not be permitted to be on the streets after 5 pm alone, due to darkness.
  • Try going to a scavenger hunt in a park or walking around your neighborhood to see all the spooky decorations with your family.
  • Always remain with your child and spend the time together if trick-or-treating.
  • Young children traveling through the community should be accompanied by an adult. They should be cautioned not to go into apartment buildings or to houses that they are not familiar with.
  • Children should be instructed not to eat any goodies given to them until they return home so that you, the parents, may go through the candies and determine which are edible and which are not safe.
  • Older children should be encouraged not to take part in any type of inappropriate behavior or pranks that might cause harm to another.

Please take care of one another. We wish you a spooky, safe celebration!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol

Principal

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November 2026: School Spirit Days

Dear PS 101 Families:

November Theme: Gratitude

November is a time to celebrate kindness, gratitude, and friendship. Thank you for partnering with us to make PS 101 a welcoming and caring community for every child.

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.

Friday, November 6thSCHOOL 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 10, 2025SCHOOL 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 25thSCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- FALL FLANNEL!
WEAR YOUR FAVORITE COZY/WARM FALL FLANNEL CLOTHING!

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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Remote Learning Half-Day & Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 3rd (Election Day)

Dear PS 101 Families:

Remote Learning Day – Tuesday, November 3

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 using their 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.

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

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PTA Pumpkin Patch Day

Dear PS 101 Families:

Fall is in the air, and we are excited to welcome back one of our favorite PS 101 traditions! On Friday, October 30th, our annual PTA Pumpkin Patch Day will provide every student with the opportunity to choose and decorate their own pumpkin during the school day. We are grateful to our PTA for making this special event possible once again!

To prepare for this special event, 1,200 pumpkins will be delivered to our schoolyard after dismissal on Thursday, October 29th. For the safety of our students, families, volunteers, and delivery personnel, the schoolyard will be closed immediately following dismissal on October 29th while the pumpkins are unloaded and the pumpkin patch is set up.

We kindly ask all families to exit the schoolyard promptly after dismissal to allow for a safe and efficient setup process. Your cooperation helps make this wonderful experience possible for our students.

Thank you for your continued support of our school community. We look forward to a fun-filled PTA Pumpkin Patch Day for all of our PS 101 students!

Sincerely,

Gregg Korrol
Principal

PTA Pumpkin Patch flyer
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October is Socktober!

Dear PS 101 Families:

It’s Socktober at PS 101! Starting Monday, October 26th, our Little Lighthouse Team will be organizing a special donation project, and we need your help!

As we prepare for the colder months, we have teamed up with The Kensington Family Shelter to help make a difference for families in need. One item that shelters are always in need of is socks! We hope you can help and participate in Socktober to donate brand new, packaged socks.

PS 101 Will Sock it to the Cold!

As winter winds begin to blow,
Let’s help our neighbors head to toe!
Bring new socks, warm, soft, and neat,
To help keep kindness on its feet!

Donations will be accepted in the main lobby of our school from Monday, October 26th until Tuesday, November 10th. Students can stop and drop packaged socks into our Sock Monster during arrivals each morning!

Keep in mind when donating:

  • Socks, Socks, Socks–Children and adult sizes are needed.
  • Remember, all donated socks must be new and unopened socks.
  • Used socks will not be accepted.
  • Let’s come together as a school community to spread warmth, comfort, and care this season!

Thank you for your generosity and support! Your donations make a big difference and help families stay warm.

We appreciate your generosity very much. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bing Xing Lin at 347-563-4680 or via email at BLin9@schools.nyc.gov.

Sincerely,

Our PS 101 Little Lighthouse Team

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