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

Elaina Caccese, Seventh Grade Assistant Principal  - ecaccese@schools.nyc.gov

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

Gregory Rocco, APO-Assistant Principal of Discipline and Operations - grocco@schools.nyc.gov

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

School Reopening 2021 - 2022 Information

New School Hours - 8:00 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.

Please see the link below for our First Day of School Protocols and Procedures.

Letter to Families September 3 2021.pdf 

New Bell Schedule - Bell Schedule 2021-2022.pdf 

Bus Schedule -  Bus Schedule Revised September 14 2021.pdf 

See the school store link below to purchase gym apparel and school spiritwear.

https://is72strong.itemorder.com/sale

Attention Incoming 6th Grade Parents:

If you have not done so already, please view the IS 72 Virtual Field Trip below created for you to become familiar with our school.

IS 72 Virtual Field Trip

 

DOE Student Accounts

All student passwords for nycstudents.net accounts have been reset to Bulldogstrong72 capital "B"

Any student who does not know their email address and password will receive it this week in Advisory.

DEVICE REQUEST

If you need of a device, please fill out the following google form and devices will be sent home with students starting the week of September 13th:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19ZJxhodPHp-qQHG27ovivKVKYm9nXjIpLAV1B-JQ9f0/edit?ts=612f9dea

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. 

Visiting the school must be on an emergency basis only, and in all other cases parents/guardians are to communicate with school officials via the telephone, and/or through the computer.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is one of the following: 

·     A CDC Vaccination Card; a photo or photocopy is also acceptable. 

·     A NYC Vaccination Record or other official immunization record from within or outside the US, including from a health care provider. A photo or photocopy of this card is also acceptable. 

·     NYC COVID Safe App on Android or iOS. 

·     Excelsior Pass or Excelsior Pass Plus . 

·     DOE COVID-19 Vaccine Portal.
An acceptable COVID-19 vaccination includes one dose of any COVID-19 vaccine fully authorized or authorized for emergency use by the FDA or WHO.
Protocol for Visitors
Upon entry to a Department of Education building, a visitor must sign in and show photo identification, proof of vaccination, completion of health screening, and the visitor must be wearing a face covering.

Visitors must provide the following to gain entry to a NYCDOE Building:
Photo Identification
Proof of Vaccination
Health Screening Clearance
Face Covering

SCHOOL BUS INFORMATION

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

 Bus Schedule Revised September 14 2021.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 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

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: https://is72strong.itemorder.com/sale to purchase optional school apparel for your family.  

The store will open and close multiple times throughout the year. 

Please see the attached letter regarding I.S. 72 gym requirements and store schedule.

School Store Letter 2021

OPEROO

 We will be using OPEROO to stay connected, as it is vital for updates to the Digital version of the Blue Card Emergency Contacts during this Remote Learning journey.

OPEROO 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.      

Any questions regarding OPEROO, please email Mr. Rocco at grocco@schools.nyc.gov                                             

Please see attached letter for more details.    

 CareMonkey Letter                                                                                                                                            

***********NYC Department of Education Updates**************

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.

Please click on the link below for the latest updates from the NYC Department of Education. 

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/news/chancellor-s-message-for-families(external link)

NYC DOE Family Update September 10 2021.pdf 

Click on the link below to view a letter from Ms. Jackson regarding the new time change that will take place in September 2021.

Letter to Families Time Change 2021

IS 72 Pop-up Vaccination Site

All New Yorkers aged 12 and older can now receive a free COVID-19 vaccine. NYC Vaccine Command Center will be available to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible students, families, and staff at IS 72 on the following dates:  

Monday, 9/13 

Tuesday, 9/14 

Wednesday, 9/15 

Friday, 9/17 

Sites will not operate on Thursday, 9/16 in observance of Yom Kippur.  

7:00am - 11:00am

No appointment necessary 

Please click on link below to view a letter and consent form outlining important information about the process.

 Vaccine Family Letter with Consent Form.pdf 

New York State Education Department Health and Safety Guide 2021-22 School Year

Here is the link to NYSED Health and Safety Guide 2021-22 School Year.

http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/programs/back-school/nysed-health-and-safety-guide-for-the-2021-2022-school-year.pdf

Below is the link to the DOE Homecoming Health and Safety Guide

 doe-homecoming-health-and-safety-guide.pdf 

Health Screening Questionnaire

Click on the link below to visit the NYC DOE website to complete Health Screening Questionnaire online.

NYC DOE Health Screening(external link)

Click on the link below for a printable copy of the Health Screening Questionnaire

Health Screening Questionnaire 9 4 21.pdf 

COVID-19 TESTING CONSENT FORM

In order for your child to return to in-person learning, you must submit the consent form for in-school COVID-19 testing before your child returns to their school building.

Click on the link below for the COVID-19 Testing Consent Form.

STUDENT COVID-19 TESTING CONSENT FORM

 

Upcoming Events

  • PTA Meeting

    Time - 7:00 p.m.

    IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School

  • Indigenous Peoples' Day - School Closed

    IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School

  • PTA Meeting

    Time - 7:00 p.m.

    IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School

  • Election Day - Remote Instruction For All Students

    IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School

  • Veterans Day - School Closed

    IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School

  • Thanksgiving Recess - School Closed

    IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School

  • PTA Meeting

    Time - 7:00 p.m.

    IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School

  • Winter Recess - School Closed

    IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School

  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - School Closed

    IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School

  • PTA Meeting

    Time - 7:00 p.m.

    IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School
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INCOMING 6TH GRADE Summer Assignments

In an effort to keep momentum with your learning, we are assigning OPTIONAL i-ready
reading and math lessons for summer homework for all of our incoming 6th grade
students.

Please use the links below to access the reading and math summer packets:

ELA Summer Packet.pdf 
Math Summer Packet.pdf 

You are welcome to print the packets and work on them with pen and paper.
You also have the option to view the packets on a device, and just record your answers on a separate paper.

*Remember to try your best, but do not be worried if you do not understand something.

We will have plenty of time to learn together when you arrive in the fall.

Please reach out to Ms. LaPointe at  clapointe@schools.nyc.gov if you have questions about this summer work.

Current 6th & 7th Grade Summer Assignments

In an effort to keep momentum around your learning, we are assigning OPTIONAL i-ready personalized instruction lessons for summer homework for all of our current 6th and 7th grade students. 

Any student that took the i-ready diagnostic, has access to personalized lessons that are just right for you. 

We are suggesting that you complete a minimum of 1 hour per week of personalized instruction on i-ready.

This means you could complete a minimum of 10 hours of personalized instruction this summer.  

Remember that you will need the following information to log on to i-ready: https://login.i-ready.com.

  • Username:

    • First letter of student’s first name  

    • First letter of the student’s last name  

    • Last six numbers of the student’s OSIS number.

      • For example: Sean Benitez 225573403

      • My login would be SB573403

  • Password 

    • Full birthday of the student (MM/DD/YEAR)

    • For example: July 20, 1983

    • My password would be 07201983

Please reach out to clapointe@schools.nyc.gov if you have questions about logging on. 

Please reach out to mr.benitez@roccolaurie.com to discuss next steps if you have never completed the i-ready assessment.

The Police Officer Rocco Laurie Intermediate School Virtual Tour 2021

-Meet the School Staff

-Introduction to Our Programs

Click on the Link below to take a virtual tour.

I.S. 72 Virtual Tour

Any questions or concerns, please email Christine LaPointe, Parent Coordinator at ms.lapointe@roccolaurie.com

2021 Virtual Graduation Video

Congratulations to the Class of 2021 on your graduation!  We are so proud of your accomplishments!

Please use this link to view. 


https://mediazilla.com/P9ylfz9hwP

 

Remember...“The Comeback is Greater than the Setback.”

The Police Officer Rocco Laurie Intermediate School Virtual Field Trip

Click on the link below to view the incoming 6th grade virtual field trip 6/10/21.

 

IS 72 Virtual Field Trip

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.

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.   
 
All students must be registered to a NYC Schools Account by February 1, 2021.
 
**If you do not have an account, please email Christine LaPointe, Parent Coordinator at ms.lapointe@roccolaurie.com to obtain the authorization letter to create an account***
 
Here is the link to a video highlighting the step-by-step process for a parent to create and add their child: NYC Schools Account Video on Vimeo 
 

NYC Resources For Free Wifi

Library/Alliance Wifi: https://www.nycgo.com/plan-your-trip/basic-information/internet-access-in-nyc/

LinkNYC Wifi: https://www.nycgo.com/articles/wifi-in-nyc

Carrier Wifi: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/mopd/resources/list-of-providers-offering-free-wifi.page

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:

New York City Public Library

 

Things to Know

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 Christine LaPointe, Parent Coordinator, to request assistance.