2023 School Updates
Welcome Back Letter!
Dear Rocco Laurie Students and Families,
We are looking forward to welcoming you back to school on Thursday September 8th, 2022. I know you must be filled with the same anticipation and excitement as I am, as you plan for your return to school. As you are enjoying the last days of summer, I want to provide you with some updates to help you prepare for the first day of school.
NEW THIS YEAR:
We are committed to ensuring that our students stay safe and healthy this school year. We have attached the link to the DOE’s new health policy for your review: DOE Health Policy
We are no longer using Pupilpath. We will be implementing the new “one stop shop” DOE platform for grade reporting and attendance. More information will be shared with you in the coming weeks regarding how to access this new platform.
All parents or guardians are required to create a NYC Schools Account (mystudent.nyc
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Opens in a new browser tab 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.
If you do not have an account, please email Stephanie Montanez-Miniero, Parent Coordinator at Smontanez2@schools.nyc.gov 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
We will continue to use the DOE email platform and 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.
Please check your OPEROO email and our school website for all the latest updates leading up to the first day of school. If you need support with OPEROO email Mr. Rocco at grocco@schools.nyc.gov. Please include: Parent name, email, contact number, and student OSIS number.
Morning Arrival Protocols:
2022-2023 School Hours: 8:00AM-2:20PM
Doors open for optional breakfast: 7:35AM (Use Exit 10 at the front entrance on Ferndale Ave.)
Grade Line-up begins: 7:45AM
If you are not eating breakfast, please go directly to your grade's line-up location below:
- 6th Grade Lineup: Stop, Drop and Go on Ferndale Avenue. Enter at the main entry.
- 7th Grade Lineup: Lower school yard (Student drop off at entrance on Travis Avenue). Enter at Exit 7.
- 8th Grade Lineup: Upper school yard (Student drop off at entrance on Merrymount Street). Enter at Exit 6.
- Door to Door Bus Students: Arrive on Saxon Avenue and will enter at Exit 3.
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 using ANY door closest 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.
- Devices (laptops preferred) are still required this year to access our Google Classroom learning platform.
- School supplies are listed on our website. On the first day, plan to bring a notebook, pen/pencil and a tech device if possible. 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.
- The School Store is now open:
The Rocco Laurie school community uses our online store to buy school apparel. Using the link below, which is also on our school website, you will be able to purchase all required gym items as well as optional school clothing for your family.
- 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.
Warm Regards,
Principal Jessica Jackson
2022 NYS Grades 3–8 ELA and Math Exam Results Available
Dear Families:
The results of the New York State English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics tests for students in grades 3-8 administered this past spring are now available. Given the impact of Covid-19 resulted in the 2020 tests being canceled and optional participation in spring 2021, this may be the first time for many of you to receive state test results for your child(ren). These tests are designed to provide a snapshot of how your child is performing against NYS learning standards and expectations for their grade level. It is important to remember that these tests are just one of several measures we use to assess student progress: grades, report cards, writing samples, projects, assignments, and other performance-based student work are equally important.
You can access the results through the NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) portal. You can view the results in the “My Student” page. Your account must be linked to your child in order to view this information. If you need support accessing the portal or would like to create an account, you can check out the resources on the DOE website at schools.nyc.gov or contact Smontanez2@schools.nyc.gov . We will be glad to help you.
Our staff is in the process of reviewing the results to help inform our planning for the upcoming school year. We will share more details on what this means in the fall.
If you need any support accessing the scores, please let us know.
Sincerely,
Jessica Jackson
Principal
School Store 2022
Dear I.S.72 Families,
The Rocco Laurie school community uses our online store to buy school apparel. Using the link below, which is also on our school website, you will be able to purchase all required gym items as well as optional school clothing for your family.
https://is72strong.itemorder.com/sale
Online Store Open-Closed
8/16/22-9/6/22
9/27/22-10/11/22
10/25/22-11/15/22
12/6/22-12/27/22
1/17/23-2/7/23
3/7/23-3/21/23
4/11/23-5/2/23
5/23/23-6/1/23
STUDENTS MUST WEAR THE SCHOOL UNIFORM DURING PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES. The appropriate attire for physical education class is laced sneakers, athletic socks, shirts and shorts with the Rocco Laurie Physical Education logo on them. Rubber soled shoes and Jeans are NOT permitted. Failure to comply with the uniform policy will result in an unprepared mark. Students must be prepared to participate every day beginning October 3rd,2022 so please order as soon as possible.
ALL PUCHASES ARE FINAL AND THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS
The Store will be open and closed multiple times throughout the year in order to accurately process orders. Please refer to the schedule as well as the approximate delivery date for your items.
All issues should be directed to Mr. Rocco, Assistant Principal of Operations at Grocco@schools.nyc.gov. The vendor will not take phone calls directly from customers without Mr. Rocco’s consent.
Sincerely,
Mr. Rocco
A.P.O
UAU After School Program Registration
Dear Rocco Laurie Families,
Please be advised applications are now open for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. Please visit https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/ to apply for the UAU after school program for your child to attend.
Registration
To apply to afterschool program, go to https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/ and create an account or sign in if you already have one.
Once logged in you will need to do the following:
1) Go to your dashboard and add an applicant. The applicant is the student applying to the program.
2)Search programs by selecting Afterschool and typing "IS 072"Rocco Laurie into the search bar
3)Add the program to your list – You will be asked to select an applicant. Then click apply.
4)Go back to your dashboard, select the apply button and complete the application.
Thomas J. Egan
6th Grade Supply List
5 marble notebooks
6- 2 Pocket Folders
A package of loose-leaf
A package of graph paper
Laptop or iPad
Post-its
Pens
Pencils
A handheld sharpener
Colored pencils
Dry erase marker and eraser
A package of index cards
Headphones
Gallon size Ziploc bags - for
traveling novels
Ongoing independent reading
novels
7th Grade Supply List
4 marble notebooks
7- 2 Pocket Folders
A package of loose-leaf
A package of graph paper
Laptop or iPad
Post-its
Pens
Pencils
A handheld sharpener
Colored pencils
Dry erase marker and eraser
A package of index cards
Headphones
Gallon size Ziploc bags - for
traveling novels
Ongoing independent reading
novels
8th Grade Supply List
5 marble notebooks
1 Spiral notebook
7- 2 Pocket Folders
A package of loose-leaf
A package of graph paper
Laptop or iPad
Post-its
Pens
Pencils
A handheld sharpener
Colored pencils
Dry erase marker and eraser
A package of index cards
Headphones
Gallon size Ziploc bags - for
traveling novels
Ongoing independent reading
novels