Paulo Panther Weekly
Weekly events and announcements: 02/27/22
This Week's Schedule
- Mid-Winter Break Feb. 21 to Feb. 25 School Resumes Mon. Feb 28th
- Mon. Feb 28th: Wear "Genes" for Rare Disease Awareness Day
- Mon Feb. 28th: Senior dues deadline; Team Julia Shirt order deadline
- Fri. March 4th Spirit Day Hawaiian Shirt Day
- Fri March 4th: Deadline to submit 100 Day Heart Humble Hero Challenge submission
Feb 28th Wear "genes" to raise awareness
Outdoor Mask Policy
As a reminder, vaccination is the best tool we have to fight COVID-19 and to keep our schools safe for all our students. Children ages 5 and older are eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If your child is eligible but not yet vaccinated against COVID-19, you can make an appointment for vaccination at vaccinefinder.nyc.gov or call 311 to find a vaccine site near you. The vaccine is free for all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration or insurance status. We thank you for your continued partnership.
Please join us on March 17th in Support of Julia: Order your shirt by Feb 28th
ATTN 8th GRADE: High School Applications Due Date extended to Fri. March 11th
The deadline for families to submit their high school application will be March 11, 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.
Incoming 6th grade registration will continue
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
Heart of Humble Heroes Hundred-Day Challenge Has Ended! Final Submission due March 4th
Students were given 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 ran 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
PTA Corner
Next PTA Meeting Tues. March 15 7:00 PM (Zoom)
2022 SPRING AUCTION April 14th 7 to 11 PM...get your tickets by March 25th
The Historic Old Bermuda Inn
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 were distributed on the NYC Schools accounts & PupilPath on Monday February 7th.
Home Test Kits for February Break
We strongly encourage all staff and students to take an at-home rapid test before returning to school on February 28, regardless of their vaccination status. Staff and students are not required to show proof of a negative test result before being allowed to return to school.
If your child tests positive on a home test, your child must isolate for 5 days if they are in grades K–12 following the positive result. Please contact your child’s school immediately and report the test results. K–12 Students who test positive for COVID-19 and are isolating at home will continue to be provided asynchronous remote instruction and access to office hours with their teacher.
If your child has recovered from COVID-19 in the last 90 days, they will not receive a test kit and may continue to attend school unless they develop COVID-like symptoms. You can find charts that outline the steps you should take if your child feels sick, was exposed to COVID-19, or tested positive for COVID-19, at schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness.
Saturday Morning Painting Project for Students and Parents: register for session 2, 3 and 4
Here are the details: This Family Engagement grant, sponsored by The Department of Education’s Office of Arts & Special Projects, will allow us to offer a series of four separate sessions between February and May (each session is made up of three-parts – three Saturdays), and will meet from 9 am -11 am. You can choose from the session dates that appear below (indicate first and second choice):
Session II – March 12, March 19, and March 26
Session III – April 2, April 9, and April 30
Session IV – May 7, May 14, and May 21
Fill out the Google Form below as soon as possible, with a first and second choice of dates (you can even register for more than one session and make two projects!):
Google Form Link (https://forms.gle/HUXDsQZApDtLPQ9U7)
For questions, contact Mrs. Mary Tomes, School Media Specialist, in the Library; email her at mquinli@schools.nyc.gov; or call her at 718-701-6343 X 3224.
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 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 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
The Paulo Pages- IS75's Digital Newspaper
SCHOOL SPIRIT CALENDAR FOR 2021-2022
Upcoming Paulo Spirit days:
February 28, 2022 - Rare Disease Awareness Day - Wear "genes"
March 4, 2022 - Hawaiian Shirt Day
March 17, 2022 – Paulo goes Green to Support Team Julia & 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 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
- Weds. March 9th: 4:30- 7:30 PM Evening Parent Teacher Conferences
- Thurs. March 10th: Half-day for students
- Thurs. March 10th: 12:20 - 2:20 PM Afternoon Parent Teacher Conferences
- Mon. March 14th: Yearbook Ads deadline
- Tues. March 15th: 7 PM PTA Meeting (ZOOM)
- Thurs. March 17th: Paulo goes Green for Julia and St. Patrick's Day
- Tues. March 22nd: 2:30 PM SLT Meeting (Zoom)