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.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - MESSAGE FOR FAMILIES 6/26/2020
UPDATE FOR FAMILIES - CENSUS & PRIMARY ELECTION 6/15/2020
UPDATE FOR FAMILIES - SCHOOL SURVEY_6/12/2020
UPDATE-3- FOR FAMILIES - MIS-C 6/5/2020
LETTER-TO-FAMILIES- STRIVING FOR JUSTICE 6/3/2020
UPDATE FOR FAMILIES-CALENDAR 5/30/2020
UPDATE-2-FOR-FAMILIES-MIS-C_5/29/2020
UPDATE FOR FAMILIES-SITC_5/19/2020
UPDATE FOR FAMILIES - MIS-C_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
INCOMING 6TH GRADE - SEPTEMBER 2020
An email was sent from CareMonkey on Monday, June 1. Please activate your account. This will enable you to receive important forms and information from IS 72 over the summer.
MATH
READING
7TH GRADE SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS
MATH
7th Grade Summer Math Assignment
READING
Classes 601 - 618
7th Grade Summer Reading Assignment
Classes 620 -624
Grade 7 Summer Reading Assignment
8TH GRADE SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS
MATH
8th Grade Summer Math Assignment
READING
Classes 701- 716
8th Grade Summer Reading Assignment
Classes 720 - 724
Grade 8 Summer Reading Assignment
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
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
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
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.
2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION
Please see attached enrollment forms.
ENROLLMENT FORMS 2020 - 2021 COMING FROM PUBLIC SCHOOL
ENROLLMENT FORMS 2020- 2021 COMING FROM PRIVATE SCHOOL
ENROLLMENT FORMS 2020-2021 SPANISH
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
Virtual Health Ambassador Summer Internship
Monday, July 13 - Thursday, August 6
10 am - 3 pm
You will have a chance to:
- Conduct biomedical research and write a scientific publication
- Design and promote public health campaigns
- Earn service learning hours and attract scholarship dollars
- Create a new dance trend and design video games
- Launch a YouTube Channel
See attached for more details and registration
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020
We wish you the best of luck on your next adventure.
Below is the link to your graduation video.
Take the Return to School 2020 Survey
All parents/guardians of students in grades 3-K through 12, and students in grades 6-12 are invited to take the survey.
The survey is available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu.
Click on DOE link below to take survey.
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:
See attached for a list of resources NYPL has to offer
Upcoming Events
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Independence Day Observed
IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School -
Independence Day
IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School -
First Day of Summer School
IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School -
CEC 31 Virtual Business and Calendar Meeting
Business meeting is at 6:30 pm following our Calendar meeting at 7:00 pmJoin Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 946 5499 0491Password: 026000One tap mobile+16465588656,,94654990491#,,,,0#,,026000# US (New York)Dial by your location+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)Meeting ID: 946 5499 0491Password: 026000Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acTNtsQ5cO**Please be advised if you wish to speak for 2 minutes indicate it in the chat or submit your questions/concerns to CEC31@schools.nyc.gov by 3 pm on July 6 ,2020. Be sure to include your name, telephone number and email address.IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School -
Citywide Council on English Language Learners Virtual Calendar and Business Meeting
Time - 6:15
See attached for details
IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School -
Last Day of Summer School
IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School
PROJECT HOSPITALITY MOBILE PANTRY - FREE FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Free E-Books and Audiobooks
All students and families will have access to a large number of free e-books and audiobooks, for all ages and grade levels, this summer through the Sora app. The Sora app is an e-book reader that students can use to access a large variety of titles using their DOE student login
See attached Letter
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.
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.
The 2020 Staten Island Borough Arts Festival
Congratulations Students, Educators, and Families.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
8th GRADE INFORMATION
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 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