THE POLICE OFFICER ROCCO LAURIE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 72

33 Ferndale Avenue

Staten Island, NY 10314

(718)698-5757 Fax: (718)761- 5928

Administration

Jessica Jackson, Principal

Mary Curran, Sixth Grade Assistant Principal - mcurran3@schools.nyc.gov

Dennis Whitford, I.A. APO-Assistant Principal of Discipline and Operations - dwhitfo@schools.nyc.gov

KellyAnn DeSantis, Seventh Grade Assistant Principal - kdesantis5@schools.nyc.gov 

Danielle Movsesian, Eighth Grade Assistant Principal - dmovsesian@schools.nyc.gov

Sean Benitez,  Assistant Principal of Special Education - sbenitez2@schools.nyc.gov

 

Summer Rising Program 2024

Dear Rocco Laurie Families,

We are excited to once again offer Summer Rising to students in grades K–8 this summer! Thank you for your partnership, as always, in making this program a reality for our students; we are also grateful to our partners at the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD).

Families will be able to apply for Summer Rising seats in MySchools starting next Monday, March 4 until March 25, 2024. Please ensure your staff support your families in the application process, by ensuring they have their student identification and account creation codes needed to apply in MySchools.

Please see the attached letter from NYC Public Schools. 

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/messages-for-families

 summer-rising-2024-family-updatec1b5eebb42284745bd2f663ca5784be1.pdf  

  

Bulldog Blast

  

Parent Teacher Conferences

       

Pajama Family Movie Night

    

The Patrolman Rocco Laurie Scholarship Game

      

High School Musical Ticket Sale

Dear Rocco Laurie Families:

We are thrilled to announce that our 2024 spring musical, High School Musical On Stage will be performed by 2 casts.  Cast one will perform on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. and cast two will perform on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. 

Tickets will be sold for the performance at $10.00 each. There is no limit to the amount of tickets you can purchase, however, tickets will only be available for purchase via seatyourself.biz.  Please note that seating is general admission.   Be sure to bring a paper receipt or a screenshot on your phone of your paid tickets for entrance. 

Please purchase tickets by using the following link https://is72.seatyourself.biz  

The Rocco Laurie administration and staff are very excited about these performances as the students have been working very hard to bring you a great show!  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Movsesian at DMovsesian@schools.nyc.gov

Sincerely,

 

The Rocco Laurie Performing Arts Department

 

 

 

School Store

The Rocco Laurie school community uses our online store to buy school apparel.  Using the link below, you will be able to purchase all required gym items as well as optional school clothing for your family.   

 On Line Store 2023-2024.pdf 

 

Gym Letter 2023- 2024

     

SCHOOL BUS INFORMATION 2023- 2024

***PLEASE NOTE: TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CHECK YOUR NYC SCHOOLS ACCOUNT DAILY FOR UPDATES.

 BUS LIST MARCH 6 2024 docx - Google Docs.pdf 

TO FIND OUT IF YOUR CHILD IS ELIGIBLE FOR YELLOW SCHOOL BUS OR A METRO CARD PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/transportation/bus-eligibility

Please be advised to use the link below and scroll to: Why is the bus late? This page will show delays that are reported for yellow school bus service daily.

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/transportation/transportation-overview

Please click on the document below to print a metro card request form

METRO CARD FORM

Any questions regarding transportation, please contact our Transportation Secretary Ms. Rufo at trufo@schools.nyc.gov

Lunch Form Letter 2023- 2024

Dear Parent or Guardian,

Each year we ask families to complete a Lunch form. This form is a key factor in determining whether
your child’s school is eligible to receive funding.

Please go online to myschoolapps.com to complete the form. Online forms are submitted by using your
student’s 9-digit ID number. After completing you will receive confirmation that your form was
submitted.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation. 

(Visit myschoolapps.com and select New York City Schools as your District)  

NYC Schools Account

All parents or guardians are required to create a NYC Schools Account (mystudent.nyc)
Please note this account is different from MySchools Account which is used to apply to public schools.
 
A NYC Schools Account is necessary for parents to view their child(ren)’s grades, report cards, attendance history, test scores, graduation tracker, complete COVID consent form and other important information! It is also how parents can run and vote in the upcoming 2021 Education Council Elections.   
 
**If you do not have an account, please email Stephanie Montanez- Miniero, Parent Coordinator at Smontanez2@schools.nyc.gov to obtain the authorization letter to create an account***
Please be advised this account is for parent and guardian use only. Students don't need their own accounts. 
 
 

Dress Code 2023- 2024

    

Upcoming Events

  • SI Federation of PTA's Virtual Delegate Assembly Meeting

    When: March 18th, 2024 9:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Register in advance for this meeting:

    https://nycdoe.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEucOGtrzItHdHi_s57NM7_sj9Pvx869HhB

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  • D31 T1 DPAC meeting

    March 20, 2024

    Time: 6:30 pm

    Attention: PAC Chairs & Alternate – Chairs

    Please register now so you don't miss out!!  Zoom Registration Link: click here  

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  • Rocco Laurie Scholarship Game

    Location: Gymnasium

    Time: 7:00 p.m. 

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  • PTA Meeting

    Time: 6:00 p.m.

    Virtual

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  • Spring Musical

    High School Musical- Show Cast #1

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  • Spring Musical

    High School Musical- Show Cast #2

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  • Easter Weekend

    School closed 

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  • Autism Acceptance Bingo Night

    Time: 6:00- 8:00 p.m.

    Admission pay at the door***(cash only)

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  • Eid al-Fitr

    School closed

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  • NYS ELA Exam-6th Grade

    Day One

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IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENT FOR 7TH GRADE

Dear Rocco Laurie Families, 

 

Please see the attached letter regarding the immunization requirement for 7th grade.

 RISING 7TH GRADE IMMUNIZATION LETTER docx - Google Docs.pdf 

Visitor Policy

 
 

Please be advised of the below visitor policy that will be followed until further notice.

NYCDOE School Building Visitor Policy

In order to protect staff and students in DOE buildings, all visitors wishing to enter DOE buildings must show proof of having at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. Visitors do not include students attending school in a DOE building. 

Please remember to update the BLUE CARD/ EMERGENCY PICK UP card on OPEROO.
No family will be allowed to pick up a child from school unless they are:

1. Listed on the Blue Card/ Operoo
2. Able to show a Physical Identification card
3. Valid ID- Driver's License, DMV ID or a Passport

 

There are no exceptions.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Thank you,

 Mr. Whitford

TWhitfo@schools.nyc.gov.

STATEMENT ON ACCESSIBILITY

We are working to make this website easier to access for people with disabilities, and will follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0.  If you need assistance with a particular page or document on our current site, please contact Stephanie Montanez, Parent Coordinator, to request assistance.

THE POLICE OFFICER ROCCO LAURIE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

THE POLICE OFFICER ROCCO LAURIE SCHOOL 

IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING, EDUCATING, AND ENLIGHTENING OUR FUTURE STUDENT LEADERS TO BECOME STRONG GLOBAL CITIZENS BY INSPIRING A LOVE OF LEARNING, EMBRACING THE FULL RICHNESS AND DIVERSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY, AND NURTURING THEIR SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING.