Paulo Panther Weekly
Weekly events and announcements: 10/08/22
This Week's Schedule
- Mon. Oct 10th - School Closed in Observance of Italian Heritage Day & Indigenous People's Day
- Fri. Oct 14th - PTA Trunk or Treat 7 - 9 PM
Paulo Dance Team Auditions
October is Italian Heritage Month
Each October, millions of Americans of Italian descent come together to celebrate Italian American Heritage Month and reflect on their families’ histories, traditions, and values. October was the month chosen to coincide with Columbus Day/Italian Heritage Day which falls on Monday Oct 10th this year! Italians all over celebrate with festivals and parades. The largest celebration is located right here In NYC. The 78th Annual Columbus Day Parade returns to Fifth Avenue on Monday, October 10, 2022 with Tom Golisano, founder of Paychex and noted philanthropist, is this year's Grand Marshal.
Indigenous People's Day- Oct 10th
On Staten Island, there is an event Sat. Oct. 8, from 2 to 4 pm at Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve. Attendees will listen to a collection of works by Native American poets and original poems by other patrons. After, take a mile hike. This is a free program.
Saturday Virtual Math Tutoring
Classes will meet weekly on Saturday morning from 9 AM to 10:30 AM starting October 8th.
Classes will take place remotely though the "Saturday Math Tutoring Google Classroom".
To attend, register your student at IS75.org under the payment & Registration tab. Registration is free and guarantees your child an invite into the google classroom.
See the full details on the IS75 Website.
6th Grade Halloween Dance-Friday Oct. 28th 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
1. The dance will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022, from 2:30 - 4:30 pm in the gymnasium.
2. A DJ will play music. Snacks and soda will be available for PURCHASE.
3. The cost is $10.00 for NON-STAR members and $5 for STAR members. There are a limited number of tickets! Please complete the online registration form and remit payment online via credit card by Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Online registration for the dance can be found via our website at www.is75.org under the school store/online payments tab.
4. Deadline for online registration will be Wednesday, October 27, 2021.
5. No monies will be accepted on day of dance.
6. Submission of money does not guarantee admission to the dance. Admission will be determined by appropriate citizenship. Paulo students only will be in attendance.
7. Dress- Costume is optional. COSTUMES MUST BE KEPT IN BACKPACKS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY! STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE LOCKER ROOM OR BATHROOM TO CHANGE INTO THEIR COSTUME. COSTUMES MUST GO DIRECTLY OVER THEIR CLOTHES.
8. Staff members will assist students with costumes at the 2:20 pm dismissal.
9. Transportation- please arrange for pick up at 4:30 pm in the BACK OF THE SCHOOL. Students will be released through the schoolyard onto BOULDER. Transportation home is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
SERVICE CREDITS
Service credit is a form of school-based volunteer work where students are acknowledged for their meaningful contributions. In-school service can be in the form of classroom monitoring, being a member of a school team, or even just participating in a spirit event.
Students are encouraged to participate in as many activities as possible. School service, partnered with a dedication to their academics, builds a strong foundation for the well-rounded student. Students are afforded opportunities throughout the year to earn these credits. Participation in out-of-school charitable events or organizations does not count for service credits. Participation in said events are recognized separately. Letters of participation in community-based service can be sent in to Mr. Herrmann, who will catalog their efforts and count them toward the Philanthropy Award (given to deserving graduates).
REQUIREMENTS FOR ARISTA
The mission of the Paulo Arista Society is to make the qualities of scholarship, citizenship, and service function as a beacon of excellence for all members of the school community. To communicate this mission, Paulo has made the requirements for inclusion in Arista (8th grade), Junior Arista (7th grade) and Honor Society (6th grade) as follows:
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” (Satisfactory) in any marking period.
3. Service – The attainment of at least 25 service credits per school year.
4. Attendance/Punctuality – Students absent more than 10 days per school year are precluded. Also, students who are picked up early from school five or more times in a given semester are also precluded from this recognition.
Please see the Student Handbook for a more in-depth explanation of criteria for the Paulo Arista Society.
8th Grade News and Dates
- Thursday December 1st- 8th Grade T-shirt Contest deadline to submit an entry
- Thursday June 22, 2023 - 10 am Graduation at CSI
- Wednesday June 7th - The 8th Grade Banquet at the Hilton on Staten Island.
Paulo's track & Field Team
Please use the link below to register for our Track & Field Team:
https://www.is75.org/apps/form/form.FRADPI.tgWIFJA.1uN
The Track team will meet every Monday and Wednesday for 10 weeks, beginning September 19th and ending on November 23rd, from school dismissal (2:20) until 3:55 PM.
For all Info please click the link above.
Dropping off Students in the morning
NYC Schools Account Fun Facts:
- Families have access to report cards and transcripts using their NYC Student accounts.
- At Is 75, we plan on using the Department of Education’s new DOE Grades system, located within your NYC School's account.
- Families will be able to access their NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) portal, which consolidates several important parent-facing applications in one place.
- Families who currently have a NYCSA account will automatically have access to new features in the portal.
- Parents can also reset the passwords to their student’s DOE email accounts through the Manage Account page at http://mystudent.nyc .
- If you have forgotten your password, you can reset your password at the site on your own. There is no need to wait to speak to anyone.
If you have NEVER created an account, please email Ms. Taccetta at LTaccetta2@schools.nyc.gov who will be able to give you a creation code.
With this new change for all of us, please give our staff time to acclimate to this system as well as update the data which needs to be transferred.
PTA Corner
Welcome to the new school year! Each year we ask the parents/guardians and staff to support the PTA by making a suggested donation of $10 per family. Your donation will be used for the sole purpose of benefiting our students. However, your donation is strictly voluntary. For cash payment, please fill out a membership enrollment form and return to their advisory class addressed to the IS75 PTA.
For venmo, use the QR code found below. Thank you!
Upcoming events:
- Fri. Oct. 14th - Trunk or Treat 7 PM - 9 PM in the schoolyard
- ****DATE CHANGE****Mon. Oct. 24th - PTA Meeting 7 PM (HS Information Night)
Paulo Student-Family Handbook
SCHOOL FOOD FORMS ARE NOW ONLINE
We are pleased to announce that all of our students at Frank D. Paulo Intermediate School 75 will be receiving free breakfast and lunch. As many of you know, the “Family Income Inquiry Form” was a vital part of the application process. Please note that we still need 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.
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.
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.
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School Spirit 2022-23
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.
October 21 - Wear Pink Day for Breast Cancer Awareness
October 31 – Wear Black and Orange Day for Halloween
November 23- Crazy Hat Day 8th Grade Only
December 21 – Door Decorating Judging
December 22 - Ugly Sweater Day
December 23- Twins Day
January 13 – College Awareness Day- Wear your favorite college swag
February 9 – Football Jersey Day
February 14 – Wear Red for Valentine’s Day
February 16 - International Night
February 27 - Rare disease awareness day-wear “jeans”
March 17 – Wear Green for St. Patrick’s Day
April 5- Basketball Jersey Day
April 28 – Light it Up Blue for Autism
May 4- Star Wars Day
May 25 - Mental Health Awareness, Wear Green
May 26 – Superhero Day
June 20 - High School T-Shirt Day
USEFUL LINKS: SELF-HELP
- 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)
- 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
- Vaccine portal Vaccine.schools.nyc
- Chancellor’s Citywide Behavioral Expectations to Support Student Learning Discipline Code (https://www.schools.nyc.gov/DCode)
- A family welcome letter from the Chancellor is available on the Messages for Families page (including translations)
Dates to Remember
- Tues. Oct 18th - SLT Meeting 2:30 PM
- Mon. Oct 24th - PTA Meeting 7 PM HS Articulation Night
- Fri. Oct. 21st - Paulo Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
- Mon. Oct 24th - PTA meeting 7 PM High School Info
- Week of Oct. 24th - Quarterly Exams
- Fri. Oct. 28th - 6th Grade Halloween Dance
- Mon. Oct. 31st - Spirit Day - Wear Black and Orange
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