Crazy Hat Day- Nov. 27th 8th Grade Event
On Wednesday, November 27th, we will celebrate “Crazy Hat Day” here at Paulo. This 8th grade (only) event is another staple in a long list of senior activities that we will have this year
We recommend that all hats are original and unique. We will be handing out prizes throughout the course of the day for those that best fit that criterion.
Please help us in ensuring that this event is successful. Pictures will be taken for our yearbook and video yearbook. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Herrmann, Assistant Principal.
Paulo Panther Basketball Games through December
Tues. Nov. 26th : Boys JV -vs- IS7 @IS75 3:00 followed by Girls Varsity -vs- IS7 @IS75 4:00
Weds. Dec. 4th: Girls JV -vs IS27 @IS27 3:30
Weds. Dec 4th: Boys Varsity -vs- IS24 @IS75 3:30
Thurs. Dec. 5th: Girls Varsity -vs- IS27 @IS27 3:30
Thurs. Dec 5th: Boys Varsity -vs- IS24 @IS24 4:30
Tues. Dec. 10th: Girls Varsity -vs- IS72 @IS75 3:30 followed by Boys Varsity -vs- IS24 @IS75 4:30
Weds. Dec. 11th: Boys JV -vs- IS34 @IS34 3:30 followed by Boys Varsity vs IS34 @IS34 4:30
Thurs. Dec. 12th: Girls Varsity vs IS51 @IS75 3:30 followed by Girls JV vs IS51 @IS75 4:30
Fri. Dec. 13th: Boys JV vs IS72 @IS72 3:30 followed by Boys Varsity vs IS72 @IS72 4:30
Tues. Dec. 17th : Boys JV vs IS48 @PS/IS48 4:30
Weds. Dec. 18th: Girls Varsity vs Marsh @IS75 3:30 followed by Boys Varsity vs Marsh @IS75 4:30
Thurs Dec 19th: Girls JV vs IS61 @IS75 3:30 followed by Boys JV vs Petrides @IS75 4:30
Happy Thanksgiving to our Paulo Families
Thanksgiving is one of the most popular holidays in the United States.
Fun Fact: In 1789 Pres. George Washington decreed Thursday, November 26, as a day of public thanksgiving, but, the last Thursday in November became the norm in 1863 with a declaration by Pres. Abraham Lincoln.
From everyone here at Paulo, we would like to wish you, our extended family, a healthy, grateful, and delicious Thanksgiving Holiday! Gobble Gobble!
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!
December 19, 2024 - Ugly Sweater Day
December 19, 2024 – Door Decorating Judging
December 20, 2024- Twins Day
January 10, 2025 – College Awareness Day- wear your favorite college swag
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
Now that we are settled into the school year, our thoughts turn to the many senior activities that will mark the end of the middle school years. In 8th grade we eagerly anticipate graduation with pride and enthusiasm. There will be many great experiences that will hopefully become enduring memories. Additional information regarding specific activities and events will be forthcoming.
To make your child’s senior year memorable, we begin with the collection of 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 now 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.
Monday, Dec 23rd - No School
I’m pleased to share some exciting news for our school communities as we head into the holiday season: December 23, 2024 will be an additional day of winter recess for New York City Public Schools. This day, which was originally scheduled as a school day, will now be a non-school day, offering our students, families, and staff a well-deserved opportunity to pause and recharge. I want to thank Mayor Eric Adams, UFT President Michael Mulgrew, CSA President Henry Rubio, DC37 Executive Director Henry Garrido, and the many staff and family members whose partnership and engagement made this change possible.
This decision reflects thoughtful conversations with our educators, labor partners, and families, all of whom emphasized the value of work-life balance and the importance of family time during the holidays. I want to assure you that the state-mandated 180 days of instruction will still be met.
This small gift of time is part of our commitment to supporting the well-being of our students and staff, ensuring that everyone can return refreshed and ready to start the new year.
Warm regards,
Melissa Aviles-Ramos
Chancellor, New York City Public Schools
Dates to Remember
Weds. Dec. 4th - Principal's Book Club
Tues. Dec. 10th - SLT Meeting 2:30 PM
Weds. Dec. 11th - Holiday Show 6 PM
Tues. Dec. 17th - PTA Meeting & PM (ZOOM)
Thurs. Dec. 19th - SPIRIT Day Ugly Sweater Day & Door Decoration Judging
Fri. Dec. 20th - SPIRIT DAY Twins Day
Mon. Dec 23rd - Weds. Jan. 1st - Winter Recess
Thurs. Jan. 2nd - School Resumes
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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