Paulo Panther Weekly

• Mon. Feb. 3rd - 3rd Marking period begins; Boys JV semi-final at IS75 3:30 PM; Girl's Varsity semi-final game at IS51 3:30 PM;
• Tues. Feb. 4th- Boy's Varsity semi-final game at IS61 3:30 PM; Girl's JV semi-final game at IS7 4:30 PM;
• 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)
• ***** rescheduled to Monday, February 10th **** Feb. 6th - Principal's Book Club meets during lunch periods
• Fri. Feb. 7th - Spirit Day- Football Jersey Day; PIP reward day for January during lunch periods; Report cards available on the NYCSA at 2 PM
• Fri. Feb. 7th - Heal A Heart Dance 6th Grade 2:30 -4:30 PM; 7th & 8th Grades 6:00 - 8:00 PM

This month, we are focusing on Diversity & multiculturalism

This February, Diversity is our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) focus of the month. Diversity at Paulo is all about recognizing and respecting the presence of all diverse groups in our community. We acknowledge and value all our cultural differences and encourage the continued contribution of each which empowers us all within our school and community.

Throughout February, students will engage in activities and discussions aimed at recognizing the different cultures Paulo represents. We encourage you to reinforce the importance of multiculturalism at home by talking to your child about their own cultures as well as other cultures in your community and celebrate all their accomplishments. On February 12th we will celebrate International Night at Paulo. We encourage all to attend or perform in this yearly celebration of all the cultures at Paulo.

Together, let’s inspire our students to embrace diversity and continue to build respect and relationships 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.

Our annual “Heal A Heart” Dances are happening this Friday, February 7th. All proceeds are going to be donated to the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York - Pediatric Heart Transplant Center. Please purchase your tickets by Monday Feb 3rd!!!

Click for your grade below for all information & to purchase tickets.

6th Grade Dance: 2:30-4:30 https://www.is75.org/apps/form/form.FRADPI.uyPcOk4.240_

7th & 8th Grade Dance: 6:00pm - 8:00pm https://www.is75.org/apps/form/form.FRADPI.uyP7LbA.1Xx_

It is with great pleasure that we announce the Paulo I.S. 75 Seventh Grade Trip. On Friday, May 16th, 2025 students will be offered the opportunity to go to Dorney Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Only at Dorney Park will you find the most exciting and thrilling things to do in Allentown, PA, with over 60 world-class rides. Wildwater Kingdom will be off limits for our students!!

· The cost of the trip is $125. This price includes Coach Bus fare, park entry, a meal voucher, an all-day drink wristband and their 7th Grade Class Trip T-Shirt.

· Please note that participation in this trip is contingent upon behavior and overall academic standing. Factors that influence a child’s overall standing include attendance and lateness, class performance, behavior, homework, effort, attitude, and grades. A conduct grade of N, for any reason, may be grounds for exclusion in the trip.

· Payment and permission authorization for this trip (7th Grade Trip to Dorney Park) can be found at the link below or via our website at www.is75.org under the School Store/Online Payments tab. The deadline to register is Monday, April 21st, 2025. You will receive an email confirmation/receipt upon successful submission of the payment and online permission slip. If paying for multiple children, we ask that parents fill out a separate form for each child.

· Buses will leave Paulo at approximately 9:00am. Buses will depart Dorney Park at 4:30pm. Traffic permitting, the buses should return to I.S. 75 at 6:00pm.

· Parents should plan to pick up their children at I.S. 75 at 6:00pm. Please do not park on Huguenot Avenue in front of the school to allow room for the buses to pull up to the sidewalk to ensure the safe release of students. Please park on Boulder St.

· Students are to wear their 7th Grade Trip 2025 T-Shirts for safety/identification purposes.

· Students opting not to attend and/or students excluded from participation are expected in school on the day of the trip.

Payment Link: https://www.is75.org/apps/form/form.FRADPI.uzXLMaY.2u9_

Please read the important information below from Dorney Park:

Dorney Park is cashless: https://www.dorneypark.com/cashless

Dorney Park Code of Conduct: https://www.dorneypark.com/code-of-conduct

Mr. Mariconda

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.

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.uzoKgLf.yt_

I am pleased to inform you that we are offering students the opportunity to participate in an ELA State Test Prep Program devoted to providing your child with the skills needed to become more proficient in ELA. The program will prepare your child for the 2025 New York State ELA Exam. Please note that the ELA State Exam is scheduled for Tuesday, April 29th and Wednesday, April 30th.

· This program will be held in person at IS 75 each Wednesday after school from 2:30 PM until 4:00 PM.

· The ten-week program is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, February 5th and will end on Wednesday, April 23rd.

· There will be no class on February 19th (Winter Break) and April 16th (Spring Recess)

There is no charge for this class. However, if students miss more than two classes they will be removed from the program.

Students will be dismissed from the schoolyard onto Boulder Ave. at 4:00

· We encourage your child to enroll in this program. If you would like your child to participate, please complete the online registration form by Tuesday, February 4th .

· Online registration for this program (ELA Test Prep 2025) can be found via our website at www.is75.org under the Payment & Registration tab. If you are interested in registering more than one child, you must register for each child separately.

By registering, your child is guaranteed a seat in the program.

Mr. Mariconda

I am pleased to inform you that we are offering students the opportunity to participate in a Math State Test Prep Program devoted to providing your child with the skills needed to become more proficient in Math. The program will prepare your child for the 2025 New York State Math Exam. Please note that the Math State Exam is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7th and Thursday, May 8th.

· This program will be held in person at IS 75 each Thursday after school from 2:30 PM until 4:00 PM.

· The ten-week program is scheduled to begin on Thursday, February 6th and will end on Thursday, May 1st.

· There will be no class on February 20th (Winter Break), March 13th (Parent/Teacher Conferences), and April 17th (Spring Recess).

There is no charge for this class. However, if students miss more than two classes they will be removed from the program.

Students will be dismissed through the schoolyard on to Boulder Ave. at 4:00.

We encourage your child to enroll in this program. If you would like your child to participate, please complete the online registration form by Wednesday, February 5th.

· Online registration for this program (Math Test Prep 2025) can be found via our website at www.is75.org under the Payment & Registration tab. If you are interested in registering more than one child, you must register for each child separately.

By registering, your child is guaranteed a seat in the program.

Mr. Mariconda

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: 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).

The CHAMPS program has runs 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:

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

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

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

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

The next PTA meeting will be held Tues. Feb. 11th @ 7 PM on Zoom

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 12, 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.

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!

MARCH

6 High School Offers will be released

January

24 Access TACHS results online at Tachsinfo.com

February

Response cards due back to High Schools.

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

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.

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/messages-for-families

Please click here to access the 2024-25 NYCDOE Calendar

Tues. Feb. 11th - SLT Meeting 2:30 PM

Tues. Feb 11th - PTA Meeting 7 PM (Zoom)

Weds. Feb. 12th - Lockdown Drill #3

Thurs. Feb. 12th - 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 - No School for Students- PTC 12:20 - 2:20 PM; 4:30 - 7:30 PM

Fri. March 14th - Student/Faculty Hockey Game 5 PM

1. Review of minutes from December meeting –

1. Accept or modify –

1. ELA and Math State Exams

1. We are offering free test prep to all students.

2. Students will be removed after 2 absences. Exceptions will be made on an individual basis.

3. Although test scores are not the sole factor in promotion, they still play an important role in our school rating.

4. Math double testing.

5. We get no credit for the English Regents

1. Reso-A

1. Still waiting on the greenhouse, Gym AC, drama room, gym divider.

2. Requesting funds for a turf field this year

3. 20K from Michael Reilly (Not Reso-A).

1. Class Size

1. Addition of Michele Margiotta as an Assistant Principal – Focus on new teacher development, testing, and other administrative responsibilities. Preparing for additional teaching staff.

2. Science lab?

3. Removing office walls to create larger spaces for student groups, testing, and teacher break rooms.

1. Secondary Screeners and AIS

1. ORF (Oral Reading Fluency)

2. AIS program with Ms. Ruch started yesterday. Trained in Rewards.

3. Orton Gillingham training. More training to come.

1. Jupiter Grades

1. 89.9% of teachers voted to go back to Jupiter.

2. 54.4% of teachers voted to go back to Jupiter in September

3. Concerns with leaving DOE Grades.

1. International Fair

1. Parent breakfast on Friday 1/17

2. Ms. Runfolo’s students will make posters.

3. Kindness Team posting daily

4. Culture Club started yesterday

5. Request for parent entertainers?

6. Suggestions

1. Regents Day Visit Options

1. Have students visit after school on Wednesday 1/22.

2. Adjust the schedule to ask teachers to stay late on one day in lieu of a morning PLC.

3. PTA will provide refreshments

P.I.P

• Perfect attendance

• Perfect punctuality

• Exemplary conduct

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.

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.

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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