This Week's Schedule
Tues. Jan. 14th - Girl's Varsity vs IS24 @ IS24 3:30 PM; Boy's JV vs IS27 @ IS27 4:30 PM
Tues. Jan. 14th - SLT Meeting 2:30 PM
- Weds. Jan. 15th - SS Midterms
- Thurs. Jan. 16 - Boys JV vs IS51 @IS75 3:30 PM
- Thurs. & Fri. Jan. 16th & 17th - Science Midterms
- Fri. Jan. 17th - Initial Planning Breakfast for Parents for International Night 9 AM - 10 AM in the Paulo Student Library
Congratulations Mrs. Margiotta
We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Michele Margiotta will be stepping into the role of Assistant Principal at IS 75. Mrs. Margiotta has been an integral part of our school community, starting her journey with us as an English teacher. Over the years, she has excelled as a Model Teacher and, most recently, as a Master Teacher, showcasing her dedication to both our students and staff. In her new role, Mrs. Margiotta will focus on supporting and coaching our untenured teachers, leading our MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) initiatives, overseeing testing processes, and taking on other administrative responsibilities to further enhance our school’s success. Mrs. Margiotta’s extensive experience and commitment to fostering growth in both students and staff make her an invaluable asset in this new capacity. Please join me in congratulating and welcoming her to this next chapter of leadership at IS 75.
Baseball and Softball Tryouts; Register Below
Girls Softball: We are excited for the 2nd season of our Girls Softball Team, the defending Staten Island Champions!! Tryouts for the team will take place in the gymnasium on Monday, February 10th and Tuesday, February 11th.
Pease use the link below or go to the Payment/Registration tab at IS75.org for all information and to register for our tryouts. You must register in order to tryout!
https://www.is75.org/apps/form/form.FRADPI.uzoKgLf.yt_
60/90 Boys Baseball: We are excited for the 2nd season of our 60/90 Boys Baseball Team!! Tryouts for the team will take place on Tuesday, January 28th from 2:30-4:00. A 2nd tryout will be held on Tuesday, February 4th by invite only. The invite list will be outside of Room 241 on Thursday, January 30th.
Please use the link below or go to the Payment/Registration tab at IS75.org for all information and to register for our tryouts. You must register in order to tryout!
https://www.is75.org/apps/form/form.FRADPI.uzcYWJi.Hh_
50/70 Boys baseball: We are excited for our 2nd season of our 50/70 Boys Baseball Team!! Tryouts for the team will take place on Monday, January 27th. A 2nd tryout will be held on Monday, February 3rd by invite only. The invite list will be outside of Room 241 on Wednesday, January 29th.
Please use the link below or go to the Payment/Registration tab at IS75.org for all information and to register for our tryouts. You must register in order to tryout!
NAME THE PANTHER! Deadline Sunday, Jan. 19th!!
🖤🐆 Calling all I.S. 75 students! It’s time to name our awesome panther mascot! What do you think we should call it? We invite students to submit their ideas along with explanations of why their chosen name embodies the spirit of our school. Let’s foster creativity and engagement in our school culture! 🐾✨ #IS75Panther #StudentEngagement #SchoolCommunity
***Complete and submit by the deadline date ! Deadline - January 19th***
2nd Annual Rubik's Cube Competition: Jan. 21st 6 PM
Paulo's 2nd Annual RUBIK’S CUBE Competition will take place on Tuesday, January 21st during MATH NIGHT, which will follow the PTA meeting at 6:00 pm. Students must register using the link below to participate in the RUBIK’S CUBE Competition. The competition is a part of MATH NIGHT, which is a family event. Therefore, every student must attend MATH NIGHT and be accompanied by a parent/guardian to participate in the competition. The deadline to register is January 19th.
The link below is to register to PARTICPATE in the Rubik's Cube Competition. There is no need to register if you only plan on attending Math Night and watching the competition.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLOirCqGv18Iso5REESvBNaDWsB12xPx6IgvHp_AWDF_ZrVg/viewform
Design League Registration
Have you ever wanted to design an app? Would you like to make your community a better place? Join Paulo’s Design League! Learn aspects of design, coding, web creation and more. Compete to have your project represent Paulo in a citywide design fair! *No design or coding experience required*
click the picture or here to register
Spring 2025 Saturday Painting Program
Here's a great gift idea for you and your child in the new year!!!
In this very popular program that has become somewhat of a tradition here at Paulo, parent/student pairs will collaborate with each other (under the expert guidance of a talented teaching artist from Sundog Theatre, Inc.) over the course of just two Saturday mornings to produce a beautiful personalized canvas that will be a lasting memento of the middle school years. Choose from the following first and second choice session dates: Jan 25 and Feb 1; March 1 and 8; or March 15 and 21. Time is always 10 am-12 noon at the school. We have done this project for a number of years now, and it is always a smash hit! Come join us - you won't be sorry! Click on Google Form to register. We will contact you to confirm enrollment in the session you choose. (Note: Families are welcome to register for more than one session; just do a separate google form for each session you are requesting).
Career Day: January 31st, 2025
We are seeking guardians and family within our Paulo community to share their professional experiences with our students on Friday, January 31, 2025 during the school day. Career Day will take place throughout the school day. We’ll be having assemblies for each grade during their non-academic classes. Each assembly will have approximately 250 students in the audience. Our panelists (all of you who volunteer!) will be on stage sitting at a table. Panelists will be asked to speak for about 2-3 minutes each about their career/occupation. We will hold assemblies throughout the day. If you are interested in sitting on a panel for this event, please fill out the form below with your availability.
Paulo Panther Basketball Games for January
Tues. Jan. 21 - Girls Varsity vs TYWLS @ IS75 3:30 PM
Weds. Jan 22 - Girls JV vs IS861 @ PS/IS861 3:30 PM
Thurs. Jan. 23 - Boys JV vs IS34 @IS34 3:30 PM; Girls JV vs IS72 @IS72 4:30 PM
Fri. Jan. 24 - Girls Varsity vs IS34 @ IS75 3:30 PM followed by Boys Varsity vs IS34 @IS75 4:30 PM
Mon. Jan. 27 - Girls JV vs IS34 @IS34 4:30 PM
Thurs. Jan. 30 - Girls Varisty vs IS34 @IS34 3:00 PM; Boys Varsity vs IS2 @IS2 3:30 PM
Fri. Jan. 31 - Boys JV vs Eagle Acad. @IS75 3:30 PM followed by Girls JV vs IS34 @ IS75 4:30 PM
Heal-A-Heart Dance
6th Grade: 2:30-4:30 https://www.is75.org/apps/form/form.FRADPI.uyPcOk4.240_
7th & 8th Grade: 6:00pm - 8:00pm https://www.is75.org/apps/form/form.FRADPI.uyP7LbA.1Xx_
SEL Trait of the Month –January: Personal Growth
This month, we are focusing on Personal Growth as our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) trait of the month. Personal growth is all about reflecting on who we are, setting goals for improvement, and taking small steps each day to become the best version of ourselves.
Throughout January, students will engage in activities and discussions aimed at recognizing their strengths, identifying areas for growth, and celebrating their progress. We encourage you to reinforce this important trait at home by talking to your child about their goals, challenges, and accomplishments.
Together, let’s inspire our students to embrace personal growth and continue to build skills that will help them thrive both in and out of the classroom!
Thank you for your support in fostering a positive and growth-oriented school community.
CHAMPS returned December 9th
The CHAMPS program has resumed from 7:00 am – 7:30 am. This program is free of charge for our students. It is designed to help our students become better fit by exercising every morning. They will take part in fitness activities as well as a variety of team sports.
Days of operation:
January 13,14,15,16,17,21,22,23,24,27,28,29,30,31
February 3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12,13
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at school. The number is 718-701-6343 ext: 2411. I can also be reached at FSciarabba@schools.nyc.gov
Thank you,
Mr. Sciarabba
Free ELA Virtual Tutoring on Tuesdays
We are happy to offer free, virtual tutoring on Tuesday afternoons to support to our students. Classes will meet weekly on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm starting October 1st. Classes will take place remotely through the "Tuesday ELA Virtual Tutoring Google Classroom". To attend, register your child using the link below :
https://www.is75.org/apps/form/form.FRADPI.uoyIEOb.LR_
Registration is free and guarantees your child an invite into the Google classroom.
See the full details on the IS75 Web site by clicking the payment & Registration Button
Mr. Mariconda
Free Math Support Saturdays
We are happy to be able to provide additional Math support "virtually" on Saturdays!!
Click the link below for all information & to register:
https://www.is75.org/apps/form/form.FRADPI.unvByD8.eq_
If you are interested in registering more than one child for this program, you must register each child separately.
Thank you!
Mr. Mariconda
"Family Room" on HMH Ed. Dashboard
As a parent resource, there is an application that can be accessed from home from the students Dashboard on HMH Ed. called “Family Room”,. It shows the students assignments as well as tips, etc-it is a support section for parents. Check it out here
School Spirit Days 2024-2025
As we embark on another school year, we are excited to share with you a list of our upcoming school spirit days throughout 2024 - 25. Here at Paulo, we understand the importance of cultivating a sense of student pride and ownership across our hallways and classrooms. We believe that this sense of warmth and optimism allows our students to feel valued and welcomed each and every day and makes Paulo a place where all students can flourish. To this end, we enlist your support in ensuring your child participates in our various Paulo Pride days. We are sharing this calendar of events with you now because we realize on some occasions you may need to secure a special outfit or piece of apparel. Every Friday students are encouraged to wear Paulo apparel. Again, our goal is 100% student participation, and we can’t do it without you!
February 7, 2025 – Football Jersey Day
February 13, 2025 - International Night
February 14, 2025 – Wear Red for Valentine’s Day
February 28, 2025 - Rare Disease Awareness Day-wear “jeans”
March 17, 2025 – Wear Green for St. Patrick’s Day
March 28, 2025- Basketball Jersey Day
April 24th – Light it Up Blue for Autism Day/ Walk
May 23rd - Wear Green for Mental Health Awareness Day
June 11th - High School Tee Shirt Day (8th Grade)
June 26, 2025 Hawaiian Shirt Day
Please remember, when holidays come along and are coupled with a 3- or 4-day weekend (or more), we often host a school spirit event because we know many students are excited for the extended time off, and we aim to channel their energy positively by heading into a weekend or recess on a positive note. Help us create a most-welcoming atmosphere and a successful school year by encouraging and supporting your child’s participation in these events.
Senior Dues
To make your child’s senior year memorable, we will be collecting senior dues. The assessment for senior dues for each student is $195. The cost of senior dues covers setup and materials that make the graduation ceremony beautiful and special, including your child’s graduation gown, diploma and diploma case, awards and certificates, and graduation tickets (2 per family). Senior dues also include the senior t-shirt, yearbook, video yearbook, and many other incidental but essential materials that make your child’s senior year memorable. Graduation is scheduled for June 24, 2025 at the College of Staten Island.
Senior dues do not include the cost of the Senior Banquet which is tentatively set for June 25, 2025, or the 8th grade trip to Six Flags Great Adventure which is tentatively set for Wednesday, June 8, 2025. Information concerning these activities will be forthcoming.
Senior dues will be accepted through the end of January. Accurate projections must be made in terms of people, space, and materials involved in graduation. Therefore, your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated. Payment of Senior Dues can be made via our website at www.is75.org under the “Payment & Registration” tab.
As always, we would like to thank you for your continued cooperation and support of the many once-in-a-lifetime activities to come. If you have any questions concerning the dues or activities planned, please reach out to our senior events coordinators via email, Ms. LaRocca (alarocca6@schools.nyc.gov) or Ms. Boshnack (mboshnack@schools.nyc.gov), or feel free to contact us at 718-701-6343.
We look forward to a memorable year for our graduating class of 2025!
Standard Bell Schedule
8:00 School Day Begins
8:07 - 8:20 Advisory Period
8:24 - 9:04 Period 1
9:08 - 9:48 Period 2
9:52 - 10:32 Period 3
10:36 - 11:17 Period 4
11:21 - 12:02 Period 5
12:06 - 12:47 Period 6
12:51 - 1:31 Period 7
1:36 - 2:16 Period 8
2:17 Dismissal – 1st & 4th Floor
2:18 Dismissal – 3rd Floor
2:19 Dismissal – 2nd Floor
Student Advisory & Transportation Information
You can find your child's official class (Advisory) & transportation information on the NYCSA (New York City Schools Account).
If you have questions regarding the following topics, please email:
- NYCSA questions – please contact Parent Coordinator ltaccetta2@schools.nyc.gov
- Regular General Ed Bussing - please email Jgigliotti@schools.nyc.gov
- Door to Door Bussing – please email ndemaio@schools.nyc.gov
- Medical questions - lmarino1@health.nyc.gov
Please note: A change of address must be done with the school to be on the student's official record. Email eronan@schools.nyc.gov for information on any address changes
Bussing
The bus schedule for this year will be found on the IS75 Website under the "Students & Families" tab. The bus schedule is subject to change at any time from the Office of Pupil Transportation. We have been advised by OPT that it is up to parents to check their child's bus schedule. Unfortunately, We ARE NOT notified of any changes by OPT. If your child is eligible for the bus, you will be able to see his/her bus stop on the NYC Schools Account with the most up to date times. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the morning pickup time. Your child will receive a bus pass on the first day of school. We have posted the schedule we were given on Aug. 30th below. Again, Please check your child's NYCSA for the most up to date info on transportation, bussing, and timing.
The link below will take you to the NYC Department of Education and Office of Pupil Transportation for 2024-2025. https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/transportation/transportation-overview/whats-new
NYC SCHOOLS ACCOUNTS (NYCSA)
Families will be able to access their NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) which consolidates several important parent-facing applications in one place. In addition to seeing information for MyStudent, such as grades, attendance, and transportation. Parents can also reset the passwords to their student’s DOE email accounts through the Manage Account page;at http://mystudent.nyc . Families who currently have a NYCSA account will automatically have access to new features in the portal.
Contact our Parent Coordinator, Mrs. Taccetta via email with questions. LTaccetta2@schools.nyc.gov
Operoo
Please be sure to create an Operoo account. If you have not received an email from Operoo to create an account, please check the spam folder in your email.
Operoo is one of the main sources where parents will receive emails and notifications from IS75
If there has been any changes to your Operoo Blue card, please make those changes directly on the Operoo Blue card. You can add or delete anyone who is allowed to pick up your child. You can update phone numbers as well. For parent/guardian convenience, these updates happen instantly and in real time.
***If you are changing an address, please change on Operoo and send in proof of address with your child to Ms. Eileen Ronan (eronan@schools.nyc.gov).***
- IS75 Website https://www.is75.org/
- NYC Schools Account Portal NYC Schools Account (NYCSA)
- School Food Forms https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
- Student Account information schools.nyc.gov/studentaccounts
- Student-Family Handbook Click here
- Student transportation https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/transportation/transportation-overview/whats-ne
NYC School Bus App: click here for more info and how to sign up
- Chancellor’s Citywide Behavioral Expectations to Support Student Learning Discipline Code (https://www.schools.nyc.gov/DCode)
What’s Happening in NYC Public Schools?
For the most up to date weekly information from the NYC DOE, follow the link below for important forms and help with school accounts. There are a wealth of resources to help families navigate through information.
Dates to Remember
Mon. Jan. 20th - School Closed in observance of MLK Jr. Day
Tues. Jan. 21st - PTA Meeting & Math Night beginning at 6 PM
Fri. Jan. 24th - Winter Concert 6 PM
Weds. Jan. 29th - School Closed in observance of Lunar New Year
Fri. Jan. 31st - end of 2nd Marking Period;
Fri. Jan. 31st - Career Day
Mon. Feb. 3rd - 3rd Marking period begins
Weds. Feb. 5th- ELA After school Test Prep Begins (2:30 - 4 PM)
Thurs. Feb. 6th - Math After school Test Prep Begins (2:30 - 4PM)
Fri. Feb. 7th - Spirit Day- Football Jersey Day
Fri. Feb. 7th - Heal A Heart Dance 6th Grade 2:30 -4:30 PM; 7th & 8th Grades 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Tues. Feb. 11th - SLT Meeting 2:30 PM;
Tues. Feb 11th - PTA Meeting 7 PM (Zoom)
Weds. Feb. 12th - Lockdown Drill #3
Thurs. Feb. 13th - International Night 6 PM
Fri. Feb 14th - Spirit Day - Wear Red for Valentine's Day; Grade 8 Gameshow PDS 7 & 8
Monday Feb 17th - Friday Feb. 21st - No School - Mid-winter breeak
Tues. Feb. 25th - PTA Game Night
Fri. Feb. 28th - Spirit Day - Rare Disease Awareness Day (wear "genes")
Sat. March 1st - Debate Tournament
Weds. March 12th - Spring Musical 6 PM
Thurs. March 13th - PTC 12:20 - 2:20 PM; 4:30 - 7:30 PM
Fri. March 14th - Student/Faculty Hockey Game 5 PM
Arista (8th), Jr. Arista (7th), and Honor Society (6th)
Membership in the Paulo Arista Society is reserved for students meeting all of the following requirements:
1. Scholarship – Academic average of at least 91.00% in each marking period with no grade, in any subject, below 80 or “S”. Please note that a course grade of 79 or lower precludes a student from Arista.
2. Citizenship – No citizenship grade below “S” in any marking period. Satisfactory* record of attendance and punctuality. (*See lateness policy in Honor Roll Section, as lateness impacts citizenship.)
3. Service – The attainment of at least 20 service credits per school year.
4. Attendance/Punctuality – Students absent more than 8 days per school year are precluded. (If medical documentation (from a medical office/practitioner) is provided, medical-related absences will not count toward the 8-day limit.) Also, students who are picked up early from school five or more times in a given semester are also precluded from this recognition. Excessive lateness (more than 5 in a given marking period) precludes a student from Arista.
5. Application: All students who have met the above criteria and would like to be considered for induction into Arista must complete an online application that will be made available in April. As a required part of the application, students must write a 2-4 paragraph description of a personal accomplishment from the 2024-2025 school year for which they are particularly proud. Application will be due April 11, 2025.
Please see the Student Handbook for a more in-depth explanation of criteria for the Paulo Arista Society.
Arista Personal check in tool
A letter with the check-list went home this week via operoo. Administration felt it would be useful for students and families who aspire to join the ranks of Honor Society, JR. Arista, and Arista to have something at home to keep them on track with where they need to be. This is for home use only for students to self-evaluate.Please DO NOT send this back to school, it is for your use only.
Service Credits Explained
Each year, students are provided with an opportunity to be recognized for their volunteer efforts. School Service Credits are a way to recognize this dedication and to thank them for assisting in making our school a wonderful place.
The following provides you with an outline of how service credits are handled within our school:
- Binders for the “Service Record Cards” are distributed during the fall to each Advisory Class. The Advisory Class Teacher maintains the Service Record Cards on a weekly basis. Students may submit service credit slips in their Advisory Class at any time.
- Teachers receive “Service Credit Slips” that are used for a variety of service credit opportunities. The “Service Credit Slip” is then given to the student who will present it to their Advisory Class teacher. Service credit slips are maintained in the Service Record Binder.
- Students will have an opportunity to review their service credit status each marking period. The Advisory Teacher allows each child to track their totals accordingly.
- Students are required to achieve 20 service credits, along with a 91 average, exemplary attendance and citizenship, in order to qualify for Honor Society (Grade 6), Junior Arista (Grade 7), and Arista (Grade 8).(Please see ARISTA above or see student Handbook)
- Students can also achieve a Service Award, which is presented annually at the Service Award Assembly. This honors students who have in their career achieved 100+ credits (Gold Award), 75 credits (Silver Award) and 50 credits (Bronze Award).
- Students who volunteer their service outside of school, may bring in a letter of recognition of that service and present that to Mr. Herrmann in Room 339. This external service will be applied to their application for the Philanthropy Award in Grade 8.
- Service credits are only given for in-school service.
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