This Week's Schedule
- Sun. Sept. 29th - Last day to order "Paulo Goes Pink" shirts STUDENT SHOP click here
- Mon. Sept. 30th - Fire Drill #1 (Period 2); Goose Chase for 6th grade 2:30 PM
- Mon. Sept. 30th Flag Football Game: IS34 VS IS75 4:30 PM @IS34
- Tues. Oct. 1st - 7th Grade Picture Day; Fire Drill #2 (Period 1)
- Tues Oct. 1st Soccer Game: Petrides VS IS75 4:30 PM @IS34
Tues. Oct. 1st Flag Football Game: IS75 VS IS51 3:30 PM @IS51
Weds. Oct 2nd Flag Football Game: IS75 VS IS72 3:30 PM @IS34
Weds. Oct. 2nd - Spirit Day - Baseball Jersey Day
- Thurs. & Fri. Oct 3rd & 4th - School Closed in observance of Rosh Hashanah
We are excited to share that our very own music teacher, Sal Alaimo, has been nominated for the prestigious Manilow Music Teacher Award! This recognition is a testament to Mr. Alaimo's dedication and passion for bringing music to life for our students. If he wins, our school will receive $5,000 to purchase new instruments.
The competition is tough, with only one winner per borough, and Mr. Alaimo is up against some incredible talent across NYC. But we know that with the strength of our Paulo community behind him, we can help him bring home the win!
Here’s how you can support:
- Voting opens on September 26 and runs through October 3.
- You can vote once a day, so please take a moment each day to cast your vote.
- Spread the word with friends, family, and on social media!
- Your vote will help both Sal and our school continue to provide the best musical opportunities for our students. Let’s show NYC the power of the IS 75 community!
We thank you for your support! and congratulations Mr. Alaimo!! You have made us proud!
Click the link below to vote each day!!
Vote for Your Favorite Teacher in New York City 2024 (barrymanilow.com)
Panther's Flag Football Schedule
JV:
Mon. Sept. 30th: IS34 VS IS75 4:30 PM @IS34
Thurs. Oct. 10th: IS75 VS IS7 3:30 PM @IS34
Fri. Oct. 11th: IS51 VS IS75 3:30 PM @IS51
Fri. Oct. 18th: IS75 VS IS34 3:30 PM @IS34
Mon. Oct. 28th: Marsh VS IS75 3:30 PM @IS51
Varsity:
Tues. Oct. 1st: IS75 VS IS51 3:30 PM @IS51
Weds. Oct 2nd: IS75 VS IS72 3:30 PM @IS34
Weds. Oct. 9th: IS34 VS IS75 3:30 PM @IS34
Tues. Oct 22nd: IS75 VS IS61 3:30 pm @IS51
Weds. Oct. 23rd: IS75 VS IS24 3:30 PM @IS34
Fri. Oct. 25th: IS75 VS IS7 3:30 PM @IS34
Join the Paulo Swim Team
Dear Parents,
We are thrilled to announce that I.S. 75 will be starting a Swim Team! If your child is interested in joining, please fill out the form below. While tryouts are not required, we’d like to know about your child’s previous swimming experience.
We are also excited to introduce Ms. Cianciotto as the head coach. With over 10 years of experience in swimming, Ms. Cianciotto was a club swimmer and competed in the Interclub League for South Shore Swim Club as well as in the CYO League for Our Lady Queen of Peace. She swam competitively at Tottenville High School, where she qualified for the State Championship three years in a row, and finished her career swimming Division 1 at Marist College. Additionally, Ms. Cianciotto has been a dedicated swim coach and instructor for over 8 years.
Please Note
1. Registration Required: All students interested in joining the Swim Team must complete the form using the link below or go to IS75.org under the Payments & Registration Tab.
https://www.is75.org/apps/form/form.FRADPI.uptKLGi.1dc_
2. Fee: There will be a fee once the season begins in December.
3. Behavior and Academic Standing: Participation in any after-school program is contingent upon behavior and overall academic standing, including attendance, class performance, and attitude. A conduct grade of N may be grounds for exclusion or removal from the program.
4. No Transportation Provided: Parents will be responsible for transportation to practices and meets as MetroCards cannot be provided.
5. Attire: Proper swim attire and personal swim gear are required for participation.
Mr. Mariconda
Please Join Us in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness for the Month of October!
On Friday, October 18th, Paulo I.S.75 will “Go Pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month & on Sunday, Oct. 27th we will be walking with Making Strides in Staten Island.
Staff and students will have an opportunity to wear “Paulo Goes Pink” apparel or participate by wearing pink at each event. Shirts that are pre-ordered will be delivered to Advisory classrooms at the beginning of the week of October 15th.. Each item purchased includes a $5 donation to the American Cancer Society.
Deadline is today, Sunday, September 29th for ordering T-Shirts:
For Donations only or to join the Paulo team to walk with Making Strides on October 27th at 714 Father Capodanno Blvd: time to meet is yet to be determined but students participating will have to make their way there and home on their own (details will follow on next weeks newsletter):
Join the Paulo Bowling Team
We're inviting all students to be a part of the Paulo Bowling Team. We will compete in the CYO league on Mondays at Rab's Country Lanes. There are no tryouts. You can register to be on the team at IS75.org or by using the link below.
https://www.is75.org/apps/form/form.FRADPI.unvCFWh.2eM_
Please note:
1. Bowling will take place every Monday, 4:00 PM at Rab’s Country Lanes.
2. The season starts October 16th and runs for a total of 9 weeks.
3. Teams of 4 bowlers will be formed representing IS 75.
4. Competition will take place in 3 divisions: K/1/2 – 3/4/5 – 6/7/8.
5. All student athletes will receive a CYO Jersey and Recognition.
For all information, please click on the link above.
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!!
Please Note:
1. Classes will meet weekly on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM beginning on September 28th.
2. Tutoring will be available for 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 7th Grade Scholars, 8th Grade, and Algebra.
3. Classes will take place remotely. Students WILL NOT report to school.
4. You must register your child at the link below or at IS75.org under the Payment & Registration tab in order to attend.
5. Registration guarantees your child an invite into the Saturday Math Tutoring Google Classroom. You only need to register ONCE for the year.
6. Once registered, students can attend any or all Saturdays that the class meets.
7. There is no charge for this program.
8. Any inappropriate behavior during the Google Meet will result in immediate removal from the program.
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
Join S.T.A.R. Today!
S.T.A.R. (Student Team for Activities and Recreation) would like to kick off the school year with our annual membership drive. As always our goal is to involve all students in school activities that encourage positive socialization through specially selected events.
Why should you join STAR?
- Members are charged half price admissions at S.T.A.R. related events including the 6th Grade Halloween Dance, The Night of 100 Pizzas for our 7th and 8th graders, and The Heal-A-Heart Dance for all grades.
- S.T.A.R. members will also receive a service credit for being a STAR member!
- Members will receive early access to ticket sales for STAR related events! (6th Grade Halloween Dance, The Night of 100 Pizzas for our 7th and 8th graders, and The Heal-A-Heart Dance for all grades) SATISFACTORY SCHOOL CITIZENSHIP IS A PREREQUISITE FOR ATTENDANCE.
- The advisory on each grade with the highest membership will receive a pizza party!
The S.T.A.R. membership fee is $12. JOIN STAR TODAY
Join Our Track Team
1. The Track team will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30-3:55 for 10 weeks, beginning September 17th and ending on November 26th.
2. The fee to join will be $150 for the Fall season (includes pinny, coaches fees, CYO meets, etc.).
3. Appropriate attire is required for all physical activity programs. Participants must come prepared for practice with outdoor running attire. Bring a sweatshirt or t-shirt, running shoes, and water to stay hydrated.
4. All fees are non-refundable.
For all Information, use the link below or go to IS75.org to join the Paulo Track Team
School Food Applications are Online
As many of you know, the “Family Income Inquiry Form” is a vital part of the application process. Please note that we still need families to complete this form in order for our school to receive money vital to many of our programs. Please complete this inquiry process online by using the following link:
https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
PLEASE PRINT OUT CONFIRMATION PAGE and have your child submit this to their advisory teacher.
If you are unable to submit it online, paper applications went home the first week of school.
We thank you for your assistance in regard to this matter. Once again, the application process enables us to get much needed funding for our school programs.
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!
October 2, 2024 - Baseball Jersey Day
October 18, 2024 - Wear Pink Day for Breast Cancer Awareness
October 31, 2024 – Wear Black and Orange Day for Halloween
November 22, 2024 - Movember Mustache Day
November 27, 2024- Crazy Hat Day 8th Grade Only
December 19, 2024 - Ugly Sweater Day
December 20, 2024 – Door Decorating Judging
December 23, 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.
High School Application Process
Parents, you are invited to attend the PTA Meeting in the auditorium of I.S. 75 on Tuesday,
October 22nd, at 6:00 p.m., where we will be discussing the High School Application Process. Following a brief PTA meeting, Mrs. Castellan will devote the remainder of the evening to answering any questions you may have regarding the application, the school programs offered to your child, and the admission requirements of those programs. Mrs. Castellan will be reviewing the entire application/articulation procedure.
As of October 1, 2024, High School applications will be accessible on MySchools.nyc. This is the same platform that most parents used when applying to middle school and your login information remains the same. If your child is new to the NYC Public School System and you do not have a MySchools.nyc account, you will receive a letter from the NYC Public School System with your child’s login information. If you have not received this information or have any issues logging in, please contact me as soon as possible.
Ms. Lauren Castellan - 8th Grade Guidance
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
Tues. Oct. 8th - 8th Grade ring & gown measurements; Fire Drill #3 (period 7)
Thurs. Oct. 10th - Fired Drill #4 (period 3)
Mon. Oct. 14th - School Closed in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day
Tues. Oct. 15th - Lockdown Drill #1 (period 1); SLT Meeting; PTA Meeting
Thurs. Oct. 17th - Fire Drill #5 (period 6)
Fri. Oct. 18th - Spirit Day - Paulo Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
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
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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