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)

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

-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

 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.                                                    

Please see attached letter for more details.    

 CareMonkey Letter                                                                                                                                            

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

Students may begin assembling at their designated line-up area at 7:30am. Single file social distancing lines indicating the 6ft. students must be apart, will be clearly marked on the ground to stand on.  At this time, designated school staff will begin leading students into the school. Students will be permitted to take grab-n-go breakfast on their way up to their classroom.  At 7:40am Advisory period will begin.

6th Grade

• Students will be using the main entrance and begin lining up in front of the school on Ferndale Ave. 
• Stop-Drop-Go will be available on Ferndale Avenue beginning at 7:30am.
• Dismissal will be out of the main entrance beginning at 1:02am.

7th Grade 

• Drop off: on Travis using the entrance to the lower schoolyard for line-up.
• Dismissal will be from  Exit 7 into the lower schoolyard.
• Please drop your child off at a safe location around the surrounding blocks of the school.

8th Grade

• Students will be using the school entrance (Exit 6) off the upper schoolyard and begin lining up in the upper schoolyard on Merrymount Street.
• Dismissal will be from Exit 6 into the upper schoolyard.
• Please drop your child off at a safe location around the surrounding blocks of the school.

As the New York City Department of Education resumes in-person schooling this fall, most schools and early childhood programs will operate on a blended learning model. This means that each week, students will have some school days in person, and some school days remotely.  Learning Bridges is a new program that will provide free child care options for children from 3-K through 8th grade on days when they are scheduled for remote learning. If you are interested in the Learning Bridges program, please complete this survey at schools.nyc.gov/learningbridges .

The Learning Bridges programs will:

• Be operated by community-based organizations and other partners
• Provide opportunities for children to connect to their remote learning activities
• Include time for art, recreation, and other age-appropriate activities
• Follow the same rigorous health and safety precautions as schools

You can complete the survey even if you do not yet know your child’s school schedule. The survey is meant to assess interest; this is not a formal application. More information will be shared by the Department of Education (children in 3-K and pre-K) or the Department of Youth & Community Development (children in grades K-8) about a potential placement in the coming weeks. Programs will become available on a rolling basis beginning at the start of school.   

You can also call 311 for support in completing the survey. 

30% Assessments (including but not limited to):

• Unit tests/quizzes

• Chapter tests

• Projects

• Socratic Seminars 

50% Submission of Classwork (including but not limited to):

• Formative assessments (ie: exit tickets, success criteria check ins, mastery checks and any daily class assignments).

20% Google Meet Participation/In-Person Participation

• Google chat/ Active in-class discussion (making a comment and/or asking a question either verbally or in the chat).

• Camera is on and showing your face for the duration of the Meet.

• Joining class meets/Arriving to classrooms on time.

All classwork that is not completed by the end of the school day, must be turned in by 11:59 pm.

Please reach out to your teacher during their daily Office Hours if you need support.  We are here to help you be a success!

School Marking Period Dates

Marking Period 1-September 16, 2020-December 18, 2020

Report Card Distribution-January 7, 2020

Marking Period 2-December 19, 2020-March 26, 2020

Report Card Distribution-April 9, 2020

Marking Period 3-March 27, 2020-June 25, 2020

Report Card Distribution-June 25, 2020

Progress Reports will be sent to your child’s @roccolaurie.com email address by Monday, November 16, 2020.  We will issue a progress report as a mid-marking period check-in three times this year.

Remote Learning Students may pick up a free breakfast and lunch at IS 72. The parents/guardians of those students may also pick up the take-out meals. Take-out meals for students and other NYC children will be available on school days from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. No registration, ID, or documentation required.

Students attending school in person will be offered free breakfast and lunch daily in school.

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/school-meals

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.

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!