Program Director
United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU)
I.S.72
33 Ferndale Ave,
Staten Island, NY 10314
Office: 718-761-7244
Cell: 917-748-9056
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
Elaina Caccese, Seventh Grade/Special Education Assistant Principal
Danielle Movsesian, Eighth Grade Assistant Principal
Gregory Rocco, APO-Assistant Principal of Discipline and Operations
******************CORONAVIRUS UPDATE********************
Please see the attached latest update regarding COVID-19. It’s important we come together as a school community and support one another as neighbors and New Yorkers during this time.
The health and safety of our students and staff continues to be our chief priority, and we will follow all guidance and take all appropriate measures accordingly, keeping you informed.
LETTER-TO-FAMILIES- STRIVING FOR JUSTICE 6/3/2020
UPDATE FOR FAMILIES-CALENDAR 5/30/2020
UPDATE-2-FOR-FAMILIES-MISC_5/29/2020
UPDATE FOR FAMILIES-SITC_5/19/2020
UPDATE FOR FAMILIES - MISC_5/18/2020
UPDATE FOR FAMILIES - PMIS_5/11/2020
UPDATE FOR FAMILIES - ZOOM_5/6/2020
UPDATE FOR FAMILIES - GRADING POLICY_4/28/2020
SPECIAL EDUCATION LETTER TO FAMILIES 4/15/2020
UPDTAE FOR FAMILIES - SCHOOL YEAR 2019-2020 4/11/2020.
UPDATE FOR FAMILIES - SCHOOL CLOSURE AND TESTING 4/7/2020
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE FOR FAMILIES-SPRING RECESS 4/3/2020
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE FOR FAMILIES- RECs 3/19/2020
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE FOR FAMILIES 3/16/2020
NYC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 1/2020
Translated Letter From the Chancellor - PMIS
Bengali-Bangla Update for Families_PMIS_May 11 2020
Arabic Update for Families_PMIS_May 11 2020
French Update for Families_PMIS_May 11 2020
Spanish Update for Families_PMIS_May 11 2020
Haitian Creole Update for Families_PMIS_May 11 2020
Chinese Update for Families_PMIS_May 11 2020
Russian Update for Families_PMIS_May 11 2020
Korean Update for Families_PMIS_May 11 2020
Urdu Update for Families_PMIS_May 11 2020
Translated Letter From The Chancellor - MISC
Arabic Update for Families-MISC_5/18/20
Bengali-Bangla Update for Families-MISC_5/18/20
Chinese Update for Families-MISC_5/18/20
French Update for Families-MISC 5/18/20
Haitian Creole Update for Families-MISC_5/18/20
Korean Update for Families-MISC_5/18/20
Russian Update for Families-MISC_5/18/20
Spanish Update for Families-MISC_5/18/20
Urdu Update for Families-MISC_5/18/20
Translated Letter From the Chancellor - Summer School
Arabic Update for Families-SITC_May 19 2020
Bengali Update for Families-SITC_May 19 2020
Chinese Update for Families-SITC_May 19 2020
French Update for Families-SITC_May 19 2020
Haitian Creole Update for Families-SITC_May 19 2020
Korean Update for Families-SITC_May 19 2020
Russian Update for Families-SITC_May 19 2020
IS 72 SCHOOL SPIRIT AND PHYS ED STORE IS ON ONLINE!
The Rocco Laurie school community uses our online store to purchase school apparel. Please visit Gotham Outfitters by using this link: www.is72store.com to purchase all required gym items as well as optional school clothing for your family. When ordering, please choose "group" delivery if you would like to have your items delivered to I.S. 72 free of charge. Please choose "home" if you wish to have your items delivered to your home. Please note, there is a $9.95 charge for home delivery.
The store will open and close multiple times throughout the year.
Please see the attached letter regarding I.S. 72 gym requirements, sizing information and store schedule SCHOOL STORE LETTER JUNE 2020
INCOMING 6TH GRADE - SEPTEMBER 2020
Please be on the lookout for an email from CareMonkey on Monday, June 1. You will be asked to activate your account, which will enable you to receive important forms and information from IS 72 over the summer. Additionally, Principal Jackson, will be sending you a welcome email the week of June 1 that will include a summer timeline for articulation and summer reading assignments.
7TH GRADE SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS / SUPPLY LIST 2019 (CLASS OF 2021)
8TH GRADE SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS/SUPPLY LIST 2019 (CLASS OF 2020)
Letter from Executive Superintendent Anthony Lodico
Attached is a letter from Executive Superintendent Anthony Lodico regarding the recent events surrounding the tragedy of George Floyd
PARENTS - REGISTER FOR CAREMONKEY
CareMonkey is a system we will be using to stay connected, as it is vital for updates to the Digital version of the Blue Card Emergency Contacts during this Remote Learning journey.
The CareMonkey system makes it very easy for you to respond to digital communications, such as school forms, surveys, make payments and keep your Emergency Contact Information (digital version of the Blue Card) current and up-to-date, using your mobile phone, tablet or PC.
Please see attached letter for more details.
PROJECT HOSPITALITY MOBILE PANTRY - FREE FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
TAKE REMOTE LEARNING SURVEY
Learning at home has created an entirely new approach to education, and we want to hear how it has been working for you and your family. We are asking you to take a short survey to help us collect feedback about your experience with remote learning
Please visit NYC DOE website below to take survey.
FREE MEALS AT I.S. 72
The New York City Department of Education is committed to making three meals available daily for any New Yorker.
- Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 1:30 pm
- 7:30 am to 11:30 am for children and families
- 11:30 am to 1:30 pm for adults
- No registration, ID or documentation required
- All three meals a day may be picked up at the same time
- No dining space available
- Parents and guardians may pick up meals for their children
Please visit NYC DOE website below for more locations.
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/free-meals
Hygiene Products will be distributed at Meal Hubs.
Please visit NYC DOE website below for locations.
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/coronavirus-update/hygiene-products
GetFoodNYC
The City has created the GetFoodNYC food delivery program to provide food for coronavirus (COVID-19)-vulnerable and food-insecure New Yorkers not currently served through existing food delivery programs.
This program is available to you if you:
Are unable to go out and get food for yourself, AND
Do not have someone else in your household who can get food for you, AND
Do not have a family member, friend, or neighbor who lives nearby who can get food for you, AND
Do not receive food from Meals on Wheels, God’s Love We Deliver or a similar service, AND
Are not able to afford food delivery from a restaurant or grocery store.
If you qualify, you should note that:
Each household can only make 1 order per day.
Each person who needs food will be given one box, which is designed to last 2 days.
GetFoodNYC will deliver to a maximum of 3 people in each household.
The amount of food delivered is based on the number of people in your household who need food from this service.
Please visit NYC website below to learn more about this program and to sign up.
June 2020 Pride Month Events
Please visit the DOE"s family-facing LGBTQ+ support webpage for resources and virtual events. You can check this webpage throughout the month of June for upcoming virtual Pride events.
PARENT INFORMATION
PARENT COORDINATOR:
CHRISTINE LAPOINTE
(718) 698-5757 x 2
2019/2020 PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA):
CRISTA ECKMAN, PRESIDENT
BARBARA NERONE, VICE PRESIDENT
DENISE LOIACONO, RECORDING SECRETARY
SHERI CHARRETTE, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
REGINA MILLER, TREASURER
NEW YORK PANDEMIC EBT PLAN
The United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved New York State's plan to administer Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) to students in the state who would have received free or reduced-price lunch while in school.
Please see attached flyer for details.
Counselor Newsletter
Please see attached newsletter from our Guidance Team highlighting SEL and mental health resources available to our families.
Resources for Undocumented Students
COVID - 19 TOOLKIT
Grieving Students
The Coalition to Support Grieving Students is a unique collaboration of the leading professional organizations representing classroom educators (including teachers, paraprofessionals, and other instructional staff), principals, assistant principals, superintendents, school board members, and central office staff, student support personnel (including school counselors, school nurses, school psychologists, school social workers, and other student support personnel), and other school professionals who have come together with a common conviction: grieving students need the support and care of the school community.
The Coalition’s purpose is to create and share a set of industry-endorsed resources that will empower school communities across America in the ongoing support of their grieving students. Visit Grieving Students website below to learn more.
Grieving Students
NYC Help Now
Regardless if you need help or want to help someone.. A novel (new) coronavirus, known as COVID-19, has caused a public health emergency in New York City. Opportunities to get assistance and to support those affected by this emergency, including volunteering and donating, will be shared on this website.
Visit NYC website below for more information.
NYC Help Now
NYC Well
TROUBLE COPING?
We’re here to listen and help with problems like stress, depression, anxiety, or drug and alcohol use. For you or someone you care for.
Please visit NYC link below for more information.
TECHNOLOGY REQUEST
For all families that are requesting a device who do not have sufficient school-based technology, please complete a request form or call 718-935-5100 and choose option 5.
Please visit the NYC DOE link below to request a device.
FREE WI-FI FOR FAMILIES FOR 60 DAYS
COVID-19 Testing Sites Added on Staten Island
Tottenville High School - 100 Luten Avenue S.I. NY 10312
P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park - 168 Hooker Place S.I. NY 10303
Every testing site across the city will operate seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
These sites are scheduled to open from Monday, May 25th until Friday, August 14th.
Translated Support for Remote Learning
The Wakelet link below provides access for schools and parents to the documents below, as well as Google Classroom Overview videos from NYS TESOL.
- Remote Learning
- Google Classroom
- Google Translate
These documents (excluding the videos) are also available along with additional information on this parent-facing page of the DOE Website: Translated Supports for Remote Learning
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY CONNECT
NYPL CONNECT: INTRODUCING FREE ONLINE TUTORING FOR STUDENTS, DIGITAL RESEARCH BOOKS, AND MORE...
PLEASE VISIT NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY LINK BELOW:
Upcoming Events
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SCHOOL CLOSED
IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School -
Forum to Share, Feel and Start to Heal
Online Zoom Meeting
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
See attached for details
IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School -
Citywide Admissions Engagement
The Citywide Admissions Engagement is scheduled for June 8th from 6PM TO 8PM. The registration and speaker sign up link is now live. Interpretation is available in Cantonese, Mandarin, and Spanish.
Share your ideas. We're collecting comments and ideas on how to best navigate COVID-19-related admissions changes.
Click here for more information, including registration and sign up to speak.
IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School -
Instructional Day for Students
IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School -
New Dorp H.S. - New Student Virtual Meeting
Time - 2:00 p,m,
See attached flyer for details.
IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School -
PTA Meeting
Time: 7:00 pm
IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School -
Multilingual Forum with Larry Nguyen from the NYC DOE Division of Multilingual Learners (DML).
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Larry will be updating us with what DML is doing for our ELL, TBE and DL students during remote learning and the work they are doing in preparation for return to school.
Please register to get the Zoom conference details:
See attached for details
IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School -
"Lets Talk About It" Virtual Field Trip with RUN DMC
Time- 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
See attached to register and for more details.
IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School -
District 31 Leadership Team Meeting
Time 9:30 am
+1 347-966-4114 United States, New York City (Toll)
Conference ID: 850 310 809#
Local numbers | Reset PIN | Learn more about Teams | Meeting options
See attached for more details.
IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School -
Virtual Graduation
Time: 9:00 am
IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School
COVID-19 is a Good Reason to Help Your Child Quit (or Never Start) Vaping
The connection between vaping and an increased vulnerability to COVID-19 can be a strong talking point when discussing vaping with your teen or young adult.
Please click on link for more information.
I.S. 72 "FRIENDS" MUSIC VIDEO
IS 72 Social Media Domains:
YOUTUBE CHANNEL- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jJes7c2iTYf84uRZmGlPA?view_as=subscriber
FACEBOOK- https://www.facebook.com/PoliceOfficerRoccoLaurie72/
INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/is72_poroccolaurie_official/
TWITTER- https://twitter.com/IS72RLBulldogs
FRIENDS VIDEO- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNFOlKRKdXY
8th GRADE - HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Dear 8th Grade Rocco Laurie Family,
I hope you and your families are all doing well. Here is an update from HS enrollment regarding HS offers. If you have any concerns or questions please email me via Pupil Path.
Students with multiple main round offers: Like previous years, students with more than one main round offer are those with an offer to a program from their application and an offer to a Specialized High School. These students must accept one of their offers. Before they accept one of their offers, their offers appear as “Pending” in MySchools.
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The deadline for these students to accept one of their offers has been extended to May 15, 2020 (the offer letters for these students show the previous deadline of April 22).
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Families of these students can accept one of their offers by logging into MySchools (myschools.nyc) and going to the wait list page. Accepting one offer will decline the other offer(s).
Students who receive a wait list offer: If a student receives a wait list offer, the high school will be in touch with the family directly by calling and emailing them. The wait list offer will appear in MySchools for the family and the school counselor. Families have one week to accept or decline a wait list offer. Accepting a wait list offer means the family is declining their previously accepted offer. Families can provide their response (accept or decline) by doing one of the following within one week of receiving the wait list offer:
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Logging into MySchools and going to the wait list page. There will be options to accept or decline the wait list offer.
Stay Healthy ,
Mrs.Iburg
FREE RESOURCES FROM THE CALM APP.
Attached below is a link to some amazing free resources to check out right now from the Calm App.
Take a break today and explore...
https://blog.calm.com/take-a-deep-breath
PUPILPATH REGISTRATION
Families and Students can now register for a PupilPath account without the printed invitation. This allows faster and easier registration for those needing access while they are unable to pick up the invitation letter at the school. READ DIRECTIONS HERE.
ROCCO LAURIE 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.
2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION
Registration for new students will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
We will resume registration on September 4th through September 6th 9 am - 11 am. Please see attached for enrollment forms.
If you have recently moved to our zone and need to register your child, or if you need to determine your zoned school, click http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolsearch/Maps.aspx
To determine what information you need to register a student, click http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/NewStudents/default.htm##howto
Pre-registration checklist: 2018RegistrationChecklistENGLISH.pdf
Respect For All
Rules and Policies for Respect for All
Respect for All Liaison (RFA)- Andrea Gulotta, Guidance Counselor
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison (SHP) - Mary Karasinski, Guidance Counselor
Please see the attached letter from Ms. Jackson: RESPECT FOR ALL
TO FIND OUT IF YOUR CHILD IS ELIGIBLE FOR YELLOW SCHOOL BUS OR A METROCARD:
BULLETIN BOARD
- METRO CARD REQUEST FORM
- BELL SCHEDULE 2019
- BUS SCHEDULE 2019-2020
- ARISTA REQUIREMENTS 2019 - 2020
- GRADING POLICY 2019-2020
- STUDENT SPORTS EVENING CENTER APPLICATION
- NYC APPLYFORLUNCH COM
- ARISTA APPLICATION 2020.pdf
- EMERGENCY READINESS LETTER 2018
- Single-stall Restrooms
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TICKET SALES
- LEARN ENGLISH.pdf
REMEMBERING FOSTER AND LAURIE: READ THIS ARTICLE!
Things To Know...
- Cell Phone Policy 2018-2019
- Social Media Guidelines
- MEASLES LETTER
- ASD Horizon Program Family Handbook
- Letter-From-the-Chancellor-on-Protecting-Immigrant-Families
- Protecting-Immigrant-Families
- Free Adult Education
- Tip Sheet for Parents about E-cigarettes.pdf
- Flu Guide For Parents
- Flu Guide For Parent Spanish
- MILITARY ACTIVE DUTY FORM
SUMMER AND FALL SCHOOL BUS INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
Starting June 28, parents and guardians of children attending summer school can find out their child's summer bus information online or by calling the OPT Customer Service Center.
Starting August 30, all parents and guardians can find out their child's bus information for the upcoming school year online or by calling the OPT Customer Service Center.
To look up your child's information online, visit http://optnyc.org/public1/default.aspx?logout=1. You will need to enter your child's student ID number and date of birth to view the information.
OR
Call the OPT Customer Service Center at (718) 392-8855 to obtain your child's information. Please have your child's student id number ready. Automated service is available 24 hours a day beginning on June 28. Live customer service agents are available 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday - Friday; and during the weekends of July 1 and September 2 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Please keep this information for September. In addition, if a bus is late for morning pickup, please call PIONEER BUS COMPANY DIRECTLY AT 718-984-8077. If a bus is consistently late or doesn't arrive at a stop please call OPT Customer Service Center at the number above.
UAU AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AT I.S. 72 2018/2019
UAU will be registering students for their after school program on August 27, 2019 from 9 am -1 pm.
Please note that seats are limited and acceptance is on a first come, first served basis. Only completed applications (including updated medical) will be accepted.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Egan at:
Thomas J. Egan
Application form can be found here: UAU APPLICATION 2019.pdf
As you may have noticed, parking around I.S. 72 can be something of a challenge.
However, at no time is it acceptable to park your vehicle on private property. This includes but is not limited to the church across the street on Saxon Avenue or the private residences around the school. Nor is it acceptable to park in the bus slots.
Also, please do not indulge in reckless practices such as backing up onto Ferndale Avenue from Saxon Avenue in order to drop a student off at the main entrance. If it is necessary to drop your student directly in front of the school, please come up Ferndale Avenue from Travis Avenue, as Ferndale is a one way street.
The safety of our students, staff, and the community is of the utmost importance!
Thank you for your cooperation!
MONUMENT DEDICATION
November 14, 2019 was a very special day for our school, as we dedicated a monument to our namesake, Police Officer Rocco Laurie, and former School Safety Agent, Detective Rafael Ramos. Two of our students, sisters Sarah and Sophie Shapiro's artwork can be seen on this beautiful monument that now stands proudly outside the main entry of our school. Thank you to the students, staff, community members, and NYPD involved in the ceremony. I hope you always look upon this monument with pride, knowing that we made a little piece of history today and contributed to the legacy of our amazing school.
Please visit SIlive's website below for coverage of the event this morning.
https://www.silive.com/news/2019/11/is-72-unveils-monument-honoring-fallen-officers.html
COLLEGE ACCESS FOR ALL
As part of the Chancellor's Initiative, I.S. 72, Port Richmond High School and Wagner College have entered into a partnership to help our students be prepared for the future. Look for more information in the coming school year!
PROJECT HOSPITALITY/SNAP
Do you need a Helping Hand? Project Hospitality may be able to help you with:
- FOOD
- SHELTER
- PUBLIC BENEFITS, HEALTH INSURANCE, LEGAL & IMMIGRATION HELP
- SUBSTANCE ABUSE HELP
- EMOTIONAL HEALTH
- HEALTH HOMES
- YOUTH DROP IN CENTER
Click on link below for more information:
SNAP 001.pdf SNAP sp 001.pdf Project Hospitality flyer 001.pdf
I.S. 72 DANCE PROGRAM IN THE ADVANCE!
Read the fabulous article by Dr. Gracelyn Santos in the Staten Island Advance by clicking: http://www.silive.com/gracelyn/2017/06/innovative_dance_program_at_is.html