Paulo Panther Weekly
Weekly events and announcements: 10-20-24
This Week's Schedule
- Basketball and cheer tryouts this week!! See schedules below!! Registration required!!
- Mon. Oct 21st - SLT Meeting 2:30 PM
- Tues. Oct. 22nd - Math Quarterly; PTA Meeting 6 PM HS Information Night to Follow
- Tues. Oct 22nd: Flag Football Varsity IS75 VS IS61 3:30 pm @IS51
- Weds. Oct. 23rd:Flag Football Varsity IS75 VS IS24 3:30 PM @IS34
- Weds. Oct. 23rd - Wear Red for Red Ribbon Week; (Assemblies for 7th & 8th Grade)
- Thurs. Oct. 24th - Science Quarterly
- Thurs. Oct.24th: Soccer Game IS75 VS IS7 4:30 PM @IS34
- Fri. Oct. 25th: Flag football Varsity IS75 VS IS7 3:30 PM @IS34
- Sun. Oct. 27th Breast Cancer Walk (FR. Capodanno Blvd)
Red Ribbon Week 10-21 through 10-25
This week is Drug Prevention week.
We are asking students and staff to wear red on Wednesday, Oct. 23rd to raise awareness towards being drug free.
Paulo Panther Hoop-A-Thon: Extended for 1 more week
This week is our Hoop-a-thon Fundraiser! 🏀
During the event your athlete will shoot 25 free throws and we are looking for sponsors for every basket made.
GivingZone, our fundraising partner, has made it easy for you to collect pledges/donations from your network of family and friends.
PARENTS CLICK BELOW TO GET STARTED -->> Simply click the following link and choose your athlete to get started:
https://www.givingzone.com/s/S9RNmCCR0k
🏀🏀 Start SHARING TODAY and we will shoot free throws starting Oct. 28th!
IS 75 Panthers Shoot-a-thon Fundraiser! 🏀
Join us for an exciting day of basketball and fundraising!
Event Dates:
- 8th Grade: October 30th
- 7th Grade: October 28th
- 6th Grade: October 31st
Your athlete will shoot 25 free throws, and we’re looking for sponsors for every basket made!
How to Get Involved:
- Parents: The link to support your athlete will be emailed home and included in the Paulo Panther Weekly Newsletter.
- Get Started: Select your athlete and start collecting pledges from family and friends!
Incentives to Maximize Participation:
Individual Incentives:
Raise $25: Receive 2 service credits!
- Raise $50: Get a Shoot-a-thon T-Shirt!
Raise $100: Receive an IS 75 Basketball!
Top Three Earners per Grade:
$25 Amazon Gift Card
Overall Top Earners:
Top 3 Earners (regardless of grade): will receive a catered lunch in the cafeteria for him/herself and up to FOUR FRIENDS from the restaurant of their choice…. within a reasonable price!
Additional Prizes:
$150 gets you a coupon for (4) P.I.P. (Panther Incentive Program) treats.
$250 wins a pizza at your table on a Friday during lunch (in December) to be shared with friends or devoured by yourself.
$400 earns a FREE end-of-year GRADE-WIDE TRIP
$500: VIP Seating (rows 2-6) at Graduation, Awards Night and Arista (2 tickets per event).
$600: earns A Fast Food Friday in December for you and a buddy at lunch (Chick Fil-A, Chipotle, McDonalds, etc..).
Let’s Come Together!
Wear your red and black to show your school spirit!
🏆 Let’s shoot for success and have fun while doing it! 🏆
Lost and Found
Please have your student look for lost items in the back of the lunchroom.
We have many sweatshirts, coats, and sweaters piled up already. Lunchboxes and water bottles will be thrown out at the end of each week, as they pose a health hazard. Smaller personal items will be brought to the main office, such as glasses, air pods, and jewelry. Please have your children go to the main office if they have lost any of these items.
At the end of each month, the unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity.
Thank you for your attention to this.
Girls Basketball Try-outs: Registration required
We are excited to bring back our Girls Basketball Team!! Tryouts will take place in the gymnasium immediately after school on Wednesday, October 23rd for 6TH GRADERS and Thursday, October 24th for 7TH & 8TH GRADERS from 2:30 - 3:55.
Please use the link below for all info and to register for our tryouts. You must register in order to tryout!
Boys Basketball Try-outs: Registration required
We are excited to bring back our Boys Basketball Team!! Tryouts will take place on Tuesday, October 22nd for 6TH GRADERS and Friday, October 25th for 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS from 2:30 - 3:55.
Please use the link below for all info and to register for our tryouts. You must register in order to tryout.
Cheer Try-outs: Registration required
Tryouts for our Paulo Cheerleading Team will be on Wednesday, October 23rd FOR 6TH GRADERS and Thursday, October 24th FOR 7TH & 8TH GRADERS from 2:30-4:00 pm.
No experience is necessary! The team will be cheering at the Paulo Basketball and Volleyball games for the 2024-2025 season, as well as any school events in the upcoming months. A practice and game schedule will be provided on a weekly basis depending on the teams' schedule. The team will only be cheering at games that are held here at IS75, so there will be no traveling.
You must register to tryout using the link below or go to IS75.org under the Payment & Registration page.
JR. Giving Circle Information
About:
The dates for our Jr. Giving Circle for the year are below. The meetings are held from 2:25 to 3:25 in Room 301. No need to be a member to donate in any of the drives, there are drop off boxes located in each wing in the building. All students are welcome to participate.
- October 23
- November 6
- November 20
- December 4
- December 18
- January 8
- January 22
- February 12
- February 26
- March 12
- March 25
- April 9
- April 23
Breast Cancer Walk Update:
Donations only are still being collected and we are still creating our Paulo team to walk with Making Strides on October 27th at 714 Father Capodanno Blvd.
Joining the Paulo team does not require a donation, but it tells us that you will be walking with us on October 27th.
Please arrive at the registration tent at 10am. Mrs. LaPorta and Ms. Vitello will be waiting for student arrivals. Students participating will have to make their way there and home on their own. Service credits will be awarded to those who walk.
Girl's Who Code - Free Program
Come Join Mrs. Ferrera on Wednesday's Starting November 6th right after school for 'Girls Who Code'. This after school program will be a fun and friendly environment for girls that promotes socialization along with the skills and confidence needed to better understand and use technology , programming, and coding on any level. Click below:
Panther's Upcoming Flag Football Schedule
JV:
Mon. Oct. 28th: Marsh VS IS75 3:30 PM @IS51
Varsity:
Stay tuned for playoff results
Panther Incentive Program
P.I.P
Perfect attendance
Perfect punctuality
Exemplary conduct
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
PTA Corner
The next PTA meeting will be held this Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 6 PM in the school auditorium with High School Information night immediately following.
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 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.
8th GRADE NEWS
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!
SHSAT Testing News
Students will be taking the SHSAT on Wednesday, October 30th during the normal school day. Students will arrive to school at their regularly scheduled time, 8:00am and report directly to their testing room where attendance will be taken. Students will not report to their Advisory classroom. On Monday, October 28th students will attend a brief meeting during lunch to prepare them for what to expect that day. Also, they will receive their testing ticket and testing pass which will indicate the location they will report to once arrival procedures begin for the school day. Students do not need to arrive early for this test. Please note that all students taking the SHSAT must remain in the testing locations for the duration of the standard time of 180 minutes. Students with accommodations will receive those as per their IEP/504 documentation. Further information will be sent to parents via email next week.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact: Michele Margiotta, Testing Coordinator at mmargiotta@schools.nyc.gov.
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
Info on SHSAT Exam & Public High School Open House Dates:
OCTOBER
18 Deadline to complete SHSAT Registration
22 Staten Island Academy – 7:00pm – 9:00pm
22 IS 75 PTA Meeting – 6:00pm –High School Articulation/Application workshop. Mrs. Castellan will speak about the HS application/admissions process and completing the public HS application online.
23 New Dorp High School Open House – 6:00pm – 8:00pm
24 CSI High School for International Studies Open House – 5:00pm
30 Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School Open House – 5:00pm – 7:00pm
30 Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) held at I.S. 75
NOVEMBER
4 Curtis High School Open House – 6:00pm
6 Port Richmond High School Open House – 6:00pm
13 Wagner High School Open House – 6:00pm
DECEMBER
4 Deadline to submit High School Applications/LaGuardia applications on MySchools.nyc
MARCH
6 High School Offers will be released
TACHS Information
You can access information about the catholic high schools at www.tachsinfo.com.
In order to apply to the Catholic High Schools, you must:
· Register for, and take, the Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS).
· Hand in the Ninth Grade Applicant Record (found on-line at tachsinfo.com) to Mrs. Castellan during morning line-up, in the cafeteria during 6th period lunch or in room 235, they are due by October 30, 2024. *Please note, you do not need to fill in the three schools that you are applying to before handing in the form. You will be receiving the form back with the 1st marking period report card, and you can fill in the choices then.
· If you need EXTENDED TIME you must hand in the Eligibility form (found on tachsinfo.com) to Mrs. Castellan in room 235, by September 27, 2024 (You will then need to mail it to the Archdiocese; it must be received by the Archdiocese by October 4, 2024)
Info on TACHS Exam & Catholic School Open Houses for 8th Grade:
October
19 Xavier High School Open House 11:30 – 3:00pm
20 St. Joseph by the Sea (Girls Only), Open House 1:00 – 4:00pm
20 Monsignor Farrell, Open House 10:00 – 2:00pm
20 Xaverian High School, Open House 10:00 – 2:00pm
27 St. Joseph by the Sea (Boys Only), Open House 1:00 – 4:00pm
27 St. Joseph Hill Academy, Open House 11:30 – 2:30pm
30 Deadline for TACHS exam internet and telephone registrations.
30 Deadline for TACHS Applicant Records to be handed in to Mrs. Castellan in room 437.
November
3 St. Peter’s Boys, Open House 12:00 – 2:30pm
6 You should receive an email with the test session date/time, either 8:30 am or 10:00 am.
8 TACHS EXAM (Remote)
December
11 Deadline for the completed Applicant Record to be sent to the three Catholic High Schools to which your child will be applying. Your child’s TACHS Applicant Record will be returned to you on along with the 1st marking period report card, parents must mail the completed Applicant Record to the three schools by the December 11th deadline.
January
22 Release of admission notices by High Schools.
24 Access TACHS results online at Tachsinfo.com
February
Response cards due back to High Schools.
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. 29th - Student Council Elections
Weds. Oct. 30th - 6th Grade Halloween Dance (2:30 - 4:30)
Thurs. Oct. 31st - Spirit Day - Wear Black & Orange; End of 1st Marking Period
Fri. Nov. 1st - No School - Diwali
Mon. Nov. 4th - Begin 2nd MP
Tues. Nov. 5th - Election Day - No students
Weds. Nov. 6th - Peer mediation training; Open House
Thurs. Nov. 7th - Peer mediation training
Fri. Nov. 8th - 1st MP Report Card available on NYCSA; Soft Lockdown Drill; Principal's Book Club meets (PDS 4,5,6)
Mon. Nov. 11th - School Closed - Veteran's Day
Tues. Nov. 12th - SLT Meeting 2:30 PM
Thurs. Nov. 14th - No school for students; PTC 12:20 - 2:20 PM; 4:40 - 7:30 PM
Fri. Nov. 15th - 8th Grade Turkey Bowl; Night of 100 Pizzas (6 PM - 8 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
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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