Paulo Panther Weekly
Weekly events and announcements: 01/30/2022
This Week's Schedule
- Mon. Jan 31st -School is open and in session
- Tues. Feb 1st: Lunar New Year- School closed
- Thurs. Feb 3rd Open House for Incoming 6th grade 7:00 PM (ZOOM)
The Department of Education has updated its COVID-19 health policies effective Monday, January 31st as follows:
Shortened Isolation Period for Positive Cases
The isolation period for all staff and students in grades kindergarten and higher who test positive for COVID-19 has been shortened to five days. Anyone returning from a five-day isolation period should be fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication and their overall symptoms should be improving; they must be able to wear a well-fitting mask while at school from Day 6 through Day 10. DOHMH recommends a high-grade well-fitting mask such as a KN95 or KF94, or a surgical mask worn under a cloth mask. Custodian Engineers have adult-sized KN95 masks available for staff and for students who can tolerate a high-grade mask; they also have three-ply surgical masks for students who cannot tolerate a high-grade mask, including younger students
When staff and students (in any grade) have completed their isolation period, they are not required to produce a negative test result before being allowed to return to school or work. An individual may continue to receive a positive COVID-19 test result for up to 90 days even though they are no longer infectious.
New Quarantine Guidelines
Students in K-12: If a student is not fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 outside of a school setting, the individual must now quarantine for at least five days; this has been shortened from 10 days. Anyone returning from a five-day quarantine period must wear a well-fitting mask, as mentioned above, while at school from Days 6 through 10.
For an unvaccinated student who is exposed in the home, the student must continue to quarantine for an additional five days after a household member’s isolation period has ended, if the household member is not isolated from the student or the student continues to be exposed to the household member in the same home during that time.
As a reminder, staff and students in grades kindergarten and higher, when exposed to COVID-19 at school, do not need to quarantine and should continue to use the home test kits provided by their school. These students and staff should only receive one home test kit per week, regardless of the number of exposures during that week.
Guidance for Individuals Recently Recovered from COVID-19
Starting Monday, January 31, the daily health screening form will be revised to reflect these new policies mentioned above as well as options for those recently recovered from COVID-19.. Additionally, policy will reflect that those recovered from COVID-19 in the past 90 days should not participate in rapid home testing or school-based testing.
Face Covering Reminders
As a reminder, the DOE’s face covering policy continues to be in effect. All staff, students, and visitors over the age of two years old entering a New York City Department of Education (DOE) school building MUST wear a face covering in accordance with this guidance unless they have a medical exemption. Face coverings must be worn both indoors and outdoors when on DOE school grounds, regardless of COVID-19 vaccine status.
Follow this link for a visual guide to the new rules: Guidance Chart
新年快乐 / 新年快樂 Xīnnián kuàile Happy New Year
To our students, we are wishing you much academic success and progress in this new year!
学业有成 xuéyè yǒuchéng and hok yip yau sing!
学习进步 xuéxí jìnbù and hok jop jun bo!
Student Schedules for Semester 2 (Marking periods 3 & 4)
On Wednesday February 2nd , Paulo enters into the second half of the academic year, also known as Semester 2. Unless notified otherwise, students will continue with their current academic subject classes, but report to new minor classes. Students should use the information below along with the “Class Schedule” section of Pupil Path to find their Semester 2 minor subject and room assignment.
Open House
Click Here for Zoom Link (this will be active on Thursday)
Preliminary Registration for September 2022
If you have a 5th grade sibling or incoming 6th grader who will be starting IS75 in September, please use the QR code or click the link:
https://app.operoo.com/public_forms/1007741/new to complete the preliminary registration by February 15.
Second Marking Period Report Cards & Parent-Teacher Conferences
The dates for the winter 2022 Parent/Teacher Conferences at Paulo are:
Wednesday, March 9th (4:30 – 7:30 pm)
Thursday, March 10th (12:20 – 2:20 pm)
Parent/Teacher conferences scheduled for both Wednesday 03/09 and Thursday 03/10 will take place by phone.
The 2nd Marking Period Report Card will be distributed on the NYC Schools accounts & PupilPath on Monday February 7th.
ATTN 8th GRADE: High School Applications are now open
· The high school application for students entering high school in Fall 2022 has opened.
· The deadline for families to submit their high school application will be March 1, 2022.
· High school programs that use the screened admissions method will use multiple measures as their screening criteria. These measures will include submission of a work sample from last year (such as essays, reports, etc.)and first semester grades from this school year. This year, due to the absence of reliable or current state exam results, state test scores will not be used.
1. Log in to your MySchools.nyc account. You will use MySchools, the DOE’s online directory and application system, to explore high schools and apply. To get started, watch the “How to Create Your MySchools Account” tutorial.
2. Learn about high schools and programs—watch "Explore Your High School Options” Part 1 and Part 2 to learn how.
3. Submit your application by March 1. You can apply to 12 programs with your child’s personalized high school application.
8th Grade Senior Updates and Info
Behind the scenes, our staff have been brainstorming ideas and working on ways to make our future graduates’ final year a memorable one, aside from yet another year of tumult attributed to the longer-than-expected reach of the pandemic. Ongoing changes impacting the DOE, myriad factors outside our control, and future uncertainty present significant challenges. That said, we are striving to do what we can to ensure our 8th graders look back upon their middle school years fondly and with pride, and finish on a positive note
Senior Trip
According to the most updated DOE guidance, field trips to NJ are permitted. We have secured coach buses and have tentatively established Friday, June 3, 2022 as the date for our senior trip to Six Flags in Jackson, NJ. Details on this are forthcoming, and note that the cost of this event is not included in senior dues.
Graduation
At this time, with regard to graduation, we plan on hosting the ceremony in-person in our schoolyard. Tentative dates are Tuesday, June 21 and/or Wednesday, June 22. Specifics are forthcoming.
Arista
Unless DOE guidance on visitor restrictions changes, the grade eight Arista ceremony will be held in our auditorium for students only, and will be live-streamed for families. Details on this event, including notification of eligible candidates will be shared in due time via our Arista coordinator, Ms. Jeannine Valenti.
Yearbook Ads
In case anyone has missed our previous correspondence regarding placing a yearbook ad, see the website and note the firm deadline of March 14, 2022. Click this link to get started
Senior dues will be accepted through the end of February.
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 https://www.is75.org/ under the School Store/Online Payments 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, Ms. LaRocca or Ms. Boshnack, via PupilPath, or feel free to contact us at 718-701-6343.
We look forward to a memorable year for our graduating class of 2022!
Ongoing Registration for Virtual ELA and/or Virtual Math Test Prep
Virtual Math Test Prep:
Tuesday after school (Virtually) from 3:30 pm until 5:00 pm Jan. 25th through April 12th. There will be NO CLASS on February 22nd (Winter Break) and April 19th (Easter Break).
Virtual ELA Test Prep:
Wednesday after school (Virtually)from 3:30 PM until 5:00 PM. Jan. 12th through March 23.· There will be NO CLASS on February 23rd (Winter Break) and March 9th (Parent Teacher Conference).
Online registration for these programs can be found via our website at www.is75.org under the School Store/Online Payments tab. If you are interested in registering more than one child, you must register for each child separately
After registering, your child will receive an invite to a Test Prep Google classroom.
Math State Exam is scheduled for Tues. April 26th and Weds. April 27th.
ELA State Exam is scheduled for Tues. March 29th and Weds. March 30th.
Sincerely,
Mr. Joseph Mariconda
Assistant Principal
PTA Corner
Next PTA Meeting Tues. Feb. 15th, 7:00 PM (ZOOM)
Guest Speaker: Jodi Guagliardo from the Nicotra Early College Charter School.
Champs Program
In the CHAMPS Sports and Fitness Program, students participate in fun, safe, and supervised physical activities before school. The name CHAMPS stands for Cooperative, Healthy, Active, Motivated and Positive Students.
CHAMPS will run through Feb. 18, 2022.. Hours are 6:30 am to 7:30 am, Monday through Friday. Those who wish to participate must be vaccinated. Any questions email FSciarabba@schools.nyc.gov
International Multicultural Celebration at IS75
I.S.75 is planning an International Multicultural Celebration for February 17th, 2022. We would love for parents and guardians to join in and share their heritage with our school community.
Please feel free to email Ms. Boshnack with any questions or concerns!
Students only: Please fill out the form to let us know if you can stay after school on Thursday's from 2:30-3:30 to work on your poster board for the International Fair. Culture Club will started on January 6th. We can't wait to learn about all your cultures and share them at the Paulo International Fair! CLICK HERE FOR THE FORM TO JOIN
The Paulo Pages- IS75's Digital Newspaper
Heart of Humble Heroes Hundred-Day Challenge Nov. 19th through Feb.27th
We have a little less than a month to go...Students had 100 days to volunteer in their community, log their hours, post their journey, and submit an essay or Flipgrid about how they made an impact. The challenge runs from November 19th - February 27th. One winner from each grade will be chosen by the Humble Heroes and receive a monetary prize, and all participants will receive 2 service credits.
Final Submission Due Friday March 4th, 2022
If you have any questions, reach out to Miss LaRocca at alarocca6@schools.nyc.gov
SCHOOL SPIRIT CALENDAR FOR 2021-2022
Upcoming Paulo Spirit days:
February 11, 2022 – Football Jersey Day
February 14, 2022 – Wear Red for Valentine’s Day
February 17, 2022 - International Night
March 4, 2022 - Hawaiian Shirt Day
March 17, 2022 – Wear Green for St. Patrick’s Day
April 8, 2022- Basketball Jersey Day
April 29, 2022 – Light it Up Blue for Autism
May 4, 2022- Star Wars Day
May 27, 2022 – Superhero Day
June 1, 2022-Soccer Jersey Day
Saturday Morning Math Tutoring will continue
"Virtual" Math Tutoring on Saturdays
Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Classes have resumed as of January 8th and will continue.
Classes are taking place remotely. Students WILL NOT report to school.
You must register your child at IS75.org under the School Store/Online Payments tab in order to attend math tutoring. After registering, the student will receive an invite to the google classroom.
Operoo
Pupil Path
Useful Links: Self-help
- Daily Health screening https://healthscreening.schools.nyc/
- Health and Safety in Our Schools COVID-19 School Health Policy.
- IS75 Website https://www.is75.org/
- NYC Schools Account Portal NYC Schools Account (NYCSA)
- Parent Consent for Testing New York City Schools Account (NYCSA)
- School Food Forms https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
- Student Account information schools.nyc.gov/studentaccounts
- Student-Family Handbook https://www.is75.org/pdfs/Paulo%20Student-Family%20Handbook%202021-22%20_1_.pdf
- Student transportation https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/transportation/transportation-overview/whats-ne
- Vaccine portal Vaccine.schools.nyc
Dates to Remember
- Mon. Feb 7th: Report Cards released on NYC Schools Accounts and PupilPath
- Thurs. Feb. 10th: Candid Photo day
- Fri. Feb 11th: Spirit Day "Football Jersey Day"
- Mon. Feb. 14th: Spirit Day "Wear Red for Valentine's Day"
- Tues. Feb. 15th: SLT Meeting 2:30 PM (Zoom) & PTA Meeting 7 PM (Zoom)
- Thurs. Feb 17th: Spirit Day "International Night"
- Mid-winter Recess Mon. Feb 21st - Fri. Feb. 25th School resumes Mon. Feb. 28th