*Service Credit Opportunity !*

Did you know that socks are the most requested, yet least donated items to shelters? Through February 17, 2023, The Jr. Giving Circle will be collecting donations that will support the Staten Island community. Please bring NEW socks to 213A during Advisory.

February at IS75 is filled with fun, educational lessons and experiences. We have diversity lessons interwoven into curriculum, advisory activities drenched in history, our annual Cove Competition, and finally our International Night which is always an amazing experience showcasing cultures world wide by our own families and staff!

“Cultural differences should not separate us from each other,

but rather cultural diversity brings a collective strength that can benefit all of humanity”

The date for the winter 2023 Parent/Teacher Conferences at Paulo is:

Thursday, March 16th (12:20 – 2:20 pm & 4:30 -7:30 pm)

Parent/Teacher conferences scheduled for Thursday 03/16 will take place by phone.

The 2nd Marking Period Report Card was distributed on the NYC Schools accounts on Monday February 6th.

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.

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).

If you have a future 6th grader zoned for our school, please complete the preliminary registration online. Middle School results will go out in April.

Or type the following URL code: https://app.operoo.com/public_forms/1714433/new

Next PTA meeting Feb. 14th on Zoom

The PTA Needs your help to ensure the Spring Auction, which is scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023 at the Grand Oaks Country Club. We are asking for a voluntary, monetary donation of $10 per family. Funds raised will go towards the purchase of prizes for the auction. We hope to buy big ticket items such as gaming systems, TVs, Mac Products, sports & concert tickets, luxury goods, and more.

In addition to monetary funds, we hope to collect gift card donations. No amount is too small! Gift cards can be sent in with your child in an envelope marked "Auction Gift Card Donation" with your child's name and advisory. Cash/Venmo @IS75PTA are also great ways to donate! Just remember to include your child's info and "Auction Donation" when submitting.

**Service Credit Opportunity** $10+ monetary/gift card = 2 service credits

We ask that all monetary & gift card donations be handed in by Friday, March 31st.

We thank you in advance for your support and hope to see you at the auction on April 20th!!

This event will take place at Paulo from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. We look forward to sharing your heritage with our school community.

There are many cultural items to be exhibited, such as architecture, famous landmarks, history, customs, dress, traditions, songs and dance.

To see a video of prior International Night, click this link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E2yhLtAf-1raftXwgAb4K56UI8Fl3hI9/view?usp=sharing

*Students that participate will have an opportunity to earn service credits!*

Please feel free to email Ms. Boshnack with any questions or concerns!

MBOSHNACK@schools.nyc.gov

Volleyball: **Most games will start at 3:30 pm**

• Jan. 17th @IS 7
• Jan. 23rd @IS75 vs IS72
  
• Jan. 24th @IS75 vs Marsh
• Jan. 26th @IS75 vs IS34
• Jan. 30th @IS51
• Feb. 2nd @PS/IS48
• Feb. 7th @IS2
• Feb. 8th -Boys Round 1 playoff (TBD)
• Feb. 9th -Girls Round 1 Playoff (TBD)
• Feb. 10th -Boys Round 2 playoff (TBD)
• Feb. 13th -Girls Round 2 playoff (TBD)
• Feb. 14th - Boys Final 4 (TBD)
• Feb. 15th -Girls Final 4 (TBD)
• Feb. 16th - Finals (TBD)

Please note these dates are subject to change. Please check back often for updates and any schedule changes. Thank you

**Most games will start at 3:30**

Girl's Basketball

• Jan. 17th @IS75 vs PS/IS48
• Jan. 20th @IS75 vs IS34
• Jan. 24th @IS24
• Feb. 2nd @IS2
• Feb.16th @IS34

Boy's JV:

• Jan.19th @IS24
• Jan. 25th @IS75 vs PS/IS 48
• Feb. 1st @IS75 vs IS7
• Feb. 7th @IS34
• Feb.14th @IS75 vs IS 67

Boy's Varsity:

• Jan. 20th @IS75 vs IS34
• Jan. 26th @IS24
• Feb. 3rd @IS7
• Feb. 10th @IS75 vs Marsh (4:15 start)
• Feb. 15th @IS75 vs IS2

Please note these dates are subject to change. Please check back often for updates and any schedule changes. Thank you

Your Operoo account is where your child's blue card and parent contact information is located. If you have not updated or filled out your blue card, we ask that you do so as soon as possible. This alleviates any road blocks in contacting parents, delays when a student is being picked up early due to illness, or families not receiving important emails from the school. Please make sure all contact info, emails, and the blue card are filled out online and are up to date as well as complete. Thank You!

Senior dues were accepted through the end of January.

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)

Please follow the link to put an Ad for your student in the yearbook!

http://www.yearbooksspm.com/IS75FrankD/home3/Bookstore.jsp

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 November and March (each session is made up of three-parts – three Saturdays), and will meet from 10 am-12 noon.

You can choose from the session dates that appear below (indicate first and second choice):

Session IV – March 4, 11, and 18

Culminating Year-End Share-Out Celebration = March 25

Google Form Link https://forms.gle/gHQRAED6wkdYKoQTA

For questions, contact Mrs. Mary Tomes at mquinlivantomes@gmail.com.

We are happy to once again free, Saturday morning Virtual Math support to our students.

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.

Student Family Handbook

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.

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

• Thurs. Feb. 23rd- Basketball clinic
• Mon. Feb. 27th - Spirit Day wear jeans for "Rare Disease Awareness Day"
• Fri. March 3rd - Spirit Day Hawaiian Shirt Day
• Mon. March 6th - Candid Photo Day
• Fri. March 10th - Family Ice Skating Day 3:15 - 5:15
• March 13 - 17th - School Spirit Week
• Tues. March 14th - SLT Meeting 2:30 PM
• Tues. March 14th & Weds. March 15th - Spring Musical 6 PM
• Thurs. March 16th - Half Day for students Parent Teacher Conferences 12:20-2:20; 4:30 - 7:30
• Fri. March 17th- Spirit Day - Wear green for St. Patrick's Day
• Tues. March 21st - PTA Meeting
• Week of March 20th - Quarterly Exams
• Fri. March 24th - Student Faculty Basketball Game
• Thurs. March 30th - Parent Meeting for Boston Trip
• Fri. March 31st - End of 3rd marking period