2023- 2024 School Updates

Morning Arrival Protocols:

Doors open for optional breakfast: 7:30AM (Use Exit 10 at the front entrance on Ferndale Ave.)

Grade Line-up begins: 7:30AM

If you are not eating breakfast, please go directly to your grade's line-up location below:

•   6th Grade Lineup: Enter through the main entrance on Ferndale Ave.

•   7th Grade Lineup: Enter through the Cafeteria entrance on Ferndale Ave., Exit 10.

•   8th Grade Lineup: Enter through Exit 6 near the School Yard (next to the gym). 

•   Door to Door Bus Students: Arrive on Saxon Avenue and enter at Exit 3 (Auditorium).

Afternoon Dismissal Protocols:

• Students taking the school bus will be escorted by their last period teachers to the nearest stairwell and exit to their bus. Bus slot numbers are painted on sidewalks to help students locate buses.  There is always plenty of staff around to help.

• Students being picked up by car or walking home should exit out of the building with their class then proceed to your arranged meeting spot.

• To ensure the safety of our students during dismissal, please do not park your car in any designated bus areas. (Ferndale Avenue, Saxon Avenue and MerryMount Street). Please arrange an alternate meeting spot for pick-up. We highly recommend you choose a meeting spot for your child prior to the first day of school to avoid confusion at dismissal.

Additional Reminders:

• Students will eat lunch in the cafeteria and go outside for recess, weather permitting.

• Students can receive free lunch from school, or bring their own lunch.  Please note that food deliveries or drop off by parents or services are not permitted. If a student forgets lunch, a school lunch will be provided for them.

• School supplies are listed on our website. On the first day, plan to bring a notebook, pen/pencil and a tech device if possible.  Laptops are preferred.  If you are in need of a device, please fill out the following google form and devices will be sent home with students starting the second week of September.  

Device Request 2023_2024

• The School Store is now open:

School Store

The Rocco Laurie school community uses our online store to buy school apparel and gym uniform.

• Use of cell phones during the school day is strictly prohibited. If you need to contact your child during the school day, call the main office.

           IS 72 CELL PHONE POLICY 

Our new updated bus schedule can be found on our school website: www.is72.org.

Important Links:

School Website: www.is72.org

OPEROO: www.operoo.com

Check your child’s NYCSA account for their class number.

We will continue to use Operoo for our communication purposes.  Phone blasts will be made when the need arises. Please ensure that we have your updated contact information on Operoo.  If you need support with OPEROO email Mr. Whitford at DWhitfo@schools.nyc.gov. Please include: Parent name, email, contact number, and student OSIS number.