Paulo Panther Weekly

• Mon. Nov. 2nd- 2nd Marking Period Begins
• Tues. Nov. 3rd - Election Day - Remote day for students
• Weds. Nov. 4th - Open House for incoming 6th grade class of 2030 (current 5th graders)
• Fri. Nov. 6th - 1st MP report card available on NYCSA
• Fri. Nov. 6th - Grade 8 TACHS Test (off premises)
• Fri. Nov 6th - Lockdown Drill #2
• Fri. Nov. 6th - Night of 100 Pizzas (7th and 8th grade)

We are anticipating changes to OTP but have not been given any info as of yet.

Please stay up to date with your child's transportation stops, times, etc through checking your child's NYCSA often.

We are NOT Notified of any changes when your NYCSA is updated. Thank you!

Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, has been designated by the New York City Public Schools as a day of remote instruction. Students will be expected to participate in a combination of synchronous and asynchronous instruction as determined by each individual teacher. Please see the instructions below:

• All students must log into their advisory Google Classrooms and answer an attendance question to receive credit for the day. Students who do not complete this question will be marked absent. In order to avoid technical delays upon login, we ask that students log their attendance as per the following schedule.

• 6th grade – 7:45 a.m.
• 7th grade – 8:00 a.m.
• 8th grade – 8:15 a.m.

Students who are late to log in should still answer the attendance question in their advisory Google Classrooms.

• Students are expected to follow their regular schedules and log into the Google Classrooms of each of their classes throughout the day. Teachers may provide a combination of live instruction and asynchronous work.
• If you have any questions or concerns regarding technology, please reach out to our parent coordinator, Linda Taccetta, at LTaccetta2@schools.nyc.gov, and she will forward your concerns to our technology team.
• Follow this Link for password assistance.

• We are excited to announce our annual Night of 100 Pizzas! This is a 7th and 8th grade event only.
• The dance will be held on Friday, November 6th, 2026, from 6:00PM - 7:30 pm in the gymnasium. (We know this is the same day as the TACHS exam. Students taking the TACHS exam can attend the dance despite not being in school.)
• Pizza and water will be provided.
• Extra snacks and soda will be available for PURCHASE.
• A DJ will play music.
• The cost is $15.00. There are a limited number of tickets! Please complete the online registration form and remit payment online via credit card by Monday, November 2nd. UNLESS max capacity is reached before this date. In that case, the portal will close earlier. Online registration for the dance can be found via our website at www.is75.org under the payments / registration tab.
• No monies will be accepted on the day of the dance.
• Submission of money does not guarantee admission to the dance. Admission will be determined by appropriate citizenship. Paulo students only will be in attendance.
• You must be present in school on the day of the dance in order to attend! (Students taking the TACHS exam please ignore this rule)
• Staff members will chaperone the dance.
• The school dress code should be followed.
• Parents should arrive by 7:15PM in anticipation of the 7:30 PM dismissal from the BACK OF THE SCHOOL. Students will be released through the schoolyard onto BOULDER. Transportation home is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
• Students will not be permitted to leave before 7:30pm. They must stay for the entirety of the dance.

• We are sure you will welcome this opportunity for our students to socialize in a supervised setting. We trust you also realize how important it is for a young person to develop socially as well as academically. We, therefore, urge you to encourage your child’s attendance and share that “warm Paulo feeling” with others. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. DeMola (MDEMOLA@schools.nyc.gov).

  Night of 100 Pizzas

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We are excited to partner with PRACTICE to provide all students with free, personalized tutoring in all academic subjects! Available Monday through Friday from 4:00–8:00 PM through June 11, 2027, this valuable resource can help students with homework, review classroom material, prepare for quizzes and tests, and get ready for NYS assessments and Regents exams. Tutoring is available in multiple languages. Please see the attached flyer for registration instructions and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to support your child’s academic success! For questions, contact Michele Margiotta at mmargiotta@schools.nyc.gov or 718-701-6343, ext. 3411.

We are happy to be able to provide additional Math support "virtually" on Saturdays!!

Sign up your child by using the link below:

https://www.is75.org/apps/form/form.FRADPI.vufxRpE.1lG_

Mr. Mariconda

We are happy to offer free, virtual tutoring on Tuesday afternoons to support our students. Classes will meet weekly on Tuesday afternoons from 3:00pm-4:00pm starting September 29th. Classes will take place remotely through the Tuesday ELA Virtual Tutoring Google Classroom. To attend, register your student using the following form:

Please make sure to choose the form that reflects the current grade for your student. Registration is free and guarantees your child an invite into the google classroom.

6th -6th Grade Sign Up

7th -7th Grade Sign Up

8th -8th Grade Sign Up

See the full details on the IS75 Website.

Michele Margiotta, Assistant Principal, Staff Development/Student Services

As we embark on another school year, we are excited to share with you a list of our upcoming school spirit days throughout 2026 - 27. 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!

November 13, 2026 – Wear Blue for Diabetes Awareness

November 25, 2026- Crazy Hat Day 8th Grade Only

November 30, 2026 – “Movember” Mustache Day

December 18, 2026 – Door Decorating Judging

December 22, 2026 - Ugly Sweater Day

December 23, 2026- Twins Day

January 8, 2027 – College Awareness Day- wear your favorite college swag

February 11, 2027 – Football Jersey Day

February 12, 2027 – Wear Red for Valentine’s Day

March 3, 2027 - International Night

March 17, 2027 – Wear Green for St. Patrick’s Day

March 22nd -March 25th - School Spirit Week

March 25, 2027- Basketball Jersey Day

April 16 2027 – Autism Celebration Day/ Walk

May 6th – Mental Health Awareness Day (Wear Green)

June 28, 2027, 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.

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

As we move forward, we will be having a grade cohesion assembly to review the high school articulation process.Please note all memos will be available to students in their 8th grade Google classroom and parents on IS75.org, under the high school information tab.

For now, here are some important dates you should be aware of:

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. Younan

during morning line-up, in the cafeteria during 6th period lunch or in room 235, they are due by

October 29, 2026. *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. Younan in room 235, by September 28, 2026 (You will then need to email it to the

Archdiocese; it must be received by the Archdiocese by October 2, 2026).

November

1 St. Peter’s High School for Boys, Open House 12:00 – 2:30pm

4 You should receive an email with the test session date/time, either 8:30 am or 10:00 am.

7 DEADLINE for entering your High School choices on www.tachsinfo.com

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 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

20 Release of admission notices by High Schools.

22 Access TACHS results online at Tachsinfo.com

February

Response cards due back to High Schools.

Sincerely,

Monica Younan

School Counselor, Room 235

(718) 701-6343 ext. 2353

The UAU After-School Program Application 2026-2027 School Year process is as follows:

You can complete the application online at https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/home. All applications are required to have an up-to-date medical signed and stamped by a medical doctor. It is suggested to apply on a desktop computer rather than a cell phone.

Program begins Monday, September 14th, 2026 through Friday, June 13th, 2027. Monday through Friday, from school dismissal to 5:15, and requires a minimum of 3 days attendance per week. Snack will be provided.

*Applications must be fully completed (medical included) to be accepted into the program* After you apply on Discover DYCD, please upload the completed medical form as directed.

Enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Richman-Stukel

Program Director IS 75

arichman@unitedactivities.org

(718)737-8901

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.

The next PTA meeting will be held Tuesday, November 17th.

Mon. Nov. 9th - Make-up a Miracle fundraiser (lunch periods)

Tues. Oct. 10th - PIP Reward during lunch periods

Weds. Nov. 11th - School closed in observance of Veteran's Day

Thurs. Nov. 12th - Half-day for students 11:20 dismissal (Parent teacher conferences - not in person)

Fri. Nov. 13th - Principal's Book club meets during lunch periods;

Fri. Nov. 13th - Spirit Day - Wear Blue for Diabetes Awareness

Mon. Nov. 16th -

Tues. Nov. 17th - SLT Meeting 2:30 PM (LIBR)

Tues. Nov. 17th - Literacy Social 4:30 - 6 PM (Cafeteria)

Tues. Nov. 17th - PTA Meeting 6 PM (Aud)

Weds. Nov. 18th - SHSAT Exam (8th Grade)

Thurs. Nov. 19th - Gradewide Spelling Bee (during lunch periods)

Mon. Nov. 23rd - Weds. Nov. 25th - Hoop-A-Thon

Weds. Nov. 25th - 8th Grade Crazy Hat Day

Thurs. Nov. 26th & Fri. Nov. 27th - School closed for our Thanksgiving Holiday

Mon. Nov. 30th - Spirit Day - Movember Day

Now that the school year is underway, we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you and your child of our Arista requirements. Please note that these requirements, along with other school policies and helpful information, are available on our website in our Student-Parent Handbook. This document can be found at www.is75.org under the dropdown heading ‘Students and Families’Please note the following excerpt from the handbook regarding Arista eligibility.

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.

All students who have met the 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 2026-2027 school year for which they are particularly proud. Applications will open on April 16, 2027, and will be due on April 21, 2027.

The following provides you with an outline of how service credits are handled within our school.

The outline is as follows:

· Students in each Advisory Class will have a student ID card which students will use to “swipe” at scanning stations to record their participation in school service activities such as school spirit days, classroom/library/office monitor service, and event attendance.

· For schoolwide events sponsored by the PTA, food drives, toy drives, and Junior Giving Circle student donations will be recorded by the supervising staff member and scanned into the digital service system.

· 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. Service can also be tracked on Jupiter Grades. (further guidance regarding Jupiter will be forthcoming.)

· 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).

· 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 only.

Please see the list of service credits offered to our students during the 2026-2027 school year. The list may be subject to change and will be updated throughout the school year.

click the link below:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1F0rEiaDo0cicTr6RLC7Uy0Mqy1c4LF_m_zyFmi_M7AI/edit?usp=sharing

Service credits recognize students for participating in activities that support and contribute to our school community. They also help students track their progress toward Arista membership and, for our 8th-grade students, service medals.

The digital tracking system was a great success last year, and service credit information is available for students and parents to view through Jupiter Grades.

ID Cards🪪

Students should carry their ID cards with them throughout the school day and at school events so they can scan in when participating in qualifying activities.

• 6th graders: ID card pictures will be taken during the first weeks of school. Each Advisory will receive a schedule.
• 7th & 8th graders: Please bring and continue to use the ID cards you received last year.
• Lost cards: Students will receive one free replacement card.

Students will scan their ID cards in the cafeteria to receive credit. Students must participate in at least 50% of Spirit Days per marking period to earn 1 service credit.

For more information about the program and how service credits are earned, please read the enclosed letter. Any questions, please contact Michele Margiotta, AP Student Services/Staff Development 718-701-6343 or at mmargiotta@schools.nyc.gov