This Week's Schedule
Mon. June 9th - Varsity Baseball Playoff Game IS75 VS IS51 at 3:30 PM at St. Joseph by the Sea HS
Tues. June 10th - Regent- Biology; Grade 8 Senior Awards Ceremony 6 PM
- Weds. June 11th - High School T-shirt Day (8th Grade)
- Fri. June 13th - Deadline for current 7th graders to apply for the Middle School Mentor Program (see flyer below)
- Fri. June 13th - Staff VS Students Hockey Game 6 PM - 7:30 PM (SI Skating Pavillion- 3080 Arthur Kill Rd, 10309) $5 admission at the door for non-players
What is Virtual Enterprises?
Virtual Enterprises (VE) is a hands-on, experiential class where students create and manage their own simulated companies. Functioning as a real business, the VE classroom allows students to take on various roles, from CEO to marketing and finance, engaging in all aspects of business operations, including product development, sales, marketing, and customer service. This hands-on approach provides crucial 21st-century skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, communication, media creation and financial literacy, preparing students for future academic and professional endeavors. We encourage you explore the invaluable opportunities for practical business knowledge and skill development offered by the Virtual Enterprises program!
If you have a current 6th or 7th grade student who is interested in this new MAJOR being offered in the Fall, please have them respond to the link below:
SEL Focus of the Month -June - CELEBRATION of Self-Achievement
This June, The CELEBRATION of Self-Achievement is our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) focus of the month.
Self-achievement means doing things on your own and successfully, building a sense of pride and confidence in ones abilities. It's about setting goals, working towards them, and experiencing the feeling of accomplishment when kids reach them, no matter how big or small. This feeling of success, or self-achievement, helps them learn, grow, and build confidence in themselves.
Here are some things parents can discuss with their children:
1. Focus on Strengths and Accomplishments:
Highlight what's going well:
- Ask questions like, "What are you enjoying in this class?" or "What strategies seem to be working for you?".
- Celebrate small victories:
Acknowledge and appreciate even small accomplishments, like completing a difficult assignment or practicing a new skill.
2. Encourage Reflection and Growth:
Ask questions about their process:
Instead of telling them how to do something, ask them to reflect on what worked and what didn't, helping them identify their strengths and weaknesses.
- Encourage seeking help:
Let them know it's okay to ask for help and support, whether from you, their teachers, or other resources.
Help them see the purpose:
- When appropriate, discuss how their schoolwork relates to their interests, hobbies, and future goals.
- Encourage them to set goals:
Help them identify areas where they want to improve and create achievable goals to work towards.
4. Positive Reinforcement and Support:
- Be supportive and encouraging: Express your belief in their ability to learn and grow, even when they face challenges.
- Celebrate their perseverance: Acknowledge and praise their efforts, especially when they face setbacks.
- Focus on the positive: Frame challenges as opportunities for growth, rather than as failures.
By adopting these strategies, parents can create a supportive and encouraging environment that fosters self-achievement and helps students develop a strong growth mindset
PTA Corner
Thank you for a wonderful Year!
We are proud to welcome back our PTA President Jami Weber-Lugo for the 2025-2026 school year.
Congrats to Saulina Bernabe, Sabrina Buono, Kelly Murray, Krystle Mastores, Jennifer Fallon, Maurizia Miccio, and Bonnie Stief for your roles in the 2025-2026 PTA.
We thank you all for your commitment and dedication to the students at IS75!!
"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!
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.
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. June 17th - Regent- English
Weds. June 18th - Regent - Algebra
Thurs. June 19th - No school in observance of Juneteenth
Fri. June 20th - Regent- US History and Government
Mon. June 23rd - Panther Day (8th Grade)
Tues. June 24th - 8th Grade Graduation 10 AM CSI
Weds. June 25th - 8th Grade Banquet
Thurs. June 26th - Last day of school
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.
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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