PBIS
CALL TO ACTION
We moving the CALL TO ACTION to the beginning of the
Weekly Bulletin to emphasize the needed follow-up to these items…
● HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!
THANK YOU for all your efforts in
making HSFI the amazing place it is! We will
make a special Teacher Appreciation breakfast for you on Friday – it is a small
token of appreciation for all your work, day in and day out.
● COLLEGE SIGNING DAY – SUPPORT OUR SENIORS BY WEARING YOUR COLLEGE
GEAR
Wear your College Gear in
solidarity with our
seniors who will be celebrating their college acceptances this Monday as part
of College Signing Day – our seniors will be encouraged to wear their College
Gear and we will a variety of festivities for our seniors to participate in.
● DOWN THE HOMESTRETCH…
We are officially in the
homestretch – we have 6 weeks of classes left before Regents examinations. Make sure your students know this and
appreciate the importance of finishing the school year strong. Tie this strong finish to college and summer
school. Counselors will be programming
students for summer school based on marking period 2 grades – the marking
period ends on May 2. Students must
understand the grades that they receive in June will be the ones that colleges
will see and ultimately determine whether or not they are scheduled for summer
school or not.
PROMOTE
THE TUTORING THAT WILL TAKE PLACE IN GETTING STUDENTS READY FOR THE REGENTS
● STUDENT SHOWCASES THIS WEEK – SENIOR ART SHOW – PLEASE COME &
SHOW SUPPORT
We should be very excited as our
student showcases continue this week – these are great moments for our students
– the ones that they will remember about their HSFI years!
Friday, May 5 – SENIOR ART SHOW –
After 9th Period in the Lobby
● MAINTAINING SCHOOL TONE
As we enter the home stretch of
the school year, it is critical that we need to be UNIFIED as a staff in enforcing our school rules to maintain
our school tone. Please be consistent
and model the correct behaviors our students need in order to SOARR to college
and career readiness.
NO
FOOD IN CLASSROOMS
– students can only eat in the student cafeteria & the student lounge - no
food should in classrooms before, during or after school – no staff or students
should be eating in any computer lab
DRESS
CODE – every
week there are zero dress code infractions which is certainly not reality–
nobody is reporting these infractions – please make these referrals, so we can
follow up with these students and help set the proper tone and attire here at
HSFI
PROPER
USE OF HALL / HEALTH CENTER PASSES
– students can only leave the classroom with a pass / students going to the
Falcon Health Center must use that specific pass
ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT POLICY
- electronic equipment are only allowed to be used in classrooms for
instructional purposes – students must not be allowed to take out their phones
during class and do not let students charge this equipment in your classrooms
ELEVATORS – students are not allowed on
staff elevators unless they have their own elevator card / ask students to show
their elevator passes when they are in those elevators
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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MAY
1
*First Monday Bell Schedule
COLLEGE SIGNING DAY
GLAM4GOOD SHOPPING
SPREE
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
COMMUNITIES
PM Supervisor:
M Frank (Rm. 121)
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2
*Regular Bell Schedule
PM Supervisor:
J Tallone (Rm. 201)
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*Regular Bell Schedule
PM Supervisor:
A Rodrigues (Rm. 515)
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4
*Regular Bell Schedule
PM Supervisor:
N Moore (Rm. 228)
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*Regular Bell Schedule
TEACHER APPRECIATION
BREAKFAST
SENIOR ART SHOW OPENING
PM Supervisor:
S Rau (Rm. 829)
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THE
ANSWER IS IN THE ROOM
Here are some highlights of the best practices shared after the
last round of intervisitations; all are focused on the use of TWR, other
scaffolds, as well as the use of socio-emotional practices in class.
In the English Department, Ms. Berroa
and Ms. Drabman created a project based learning activity for their E8 class
around "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks". Each group then
used a rubric to provide feedback to their peers before the final
presentations.
In the Math
department, Mr. Kilpatrick, Ms. Chan, Ms. Paz, and Ms. Magner created a
TWR activity involving scrambled sentences. The activity was used in all
Algebra classes to review important vocabulary.
In the Science
Department, Ms. Conaghan created a TWR quick outline assignment which
focused on developing counter claims. Students read a paragraph that made
the claim that keeping Orcas in captivity was beneficial; they then had to read
a NY Times article that provided counter claims to this argument and provide a
writing sample that refuted claims.
To see these
activities and more join the HSFI Google+ Page found here. https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/108340703393557258737
*If any staff
member would like to share a lesson, activity, or best practice,
send it to Ms. Paz at SPaz@schools.nyc.gov or Mr. Kearns at kkearns@schools.nyc.gov
GLAM4GOOD SHOPPING SPREE
FOR SENIORS
On Monday, HSFI will host its first ever GLAM4GOOD Shopping Spree
for Free. Seniors will be afforded the opportunity to receive a free designer
outfit for prom; including shoes, makeup, and accessories. This will make the
world of a difference to students who struggle or have difficulty paying for
prom related expenses. This event will take place in the Auditorium from 1:00
pm -4:00 pm. Kindly, allow students who wish to participate to be excused from
your 8th and 9th period class. Please note, students are
responsible for any missing work or assignments. Thank you in advance for your assistance and
cooperation!
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONAL REMINDERS
● FIRST MONDAY PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES
□ All
Para-Professionals, report to Ms. McGuinness in RM 329
□ All
Physical Education teachers, report to Ms. Sostre in the Third Floor Gymnasium
□ All
CTE Teachers, report to Ms. Boulamaali in RM 844
□ All
English, Math, Science, and Social Studies Teachers, report to your PLC
Assignment listed below.
□ 9th/10th
Grade Teachers—bring a range of TWR tasks for your PLC target student.
□ 11th/12th
Grade Teachers--bring a copy of your CCSS Assessments and Target Student/s
work.
□ All
Spanish teachers report to Ms. Silva
● PHOTOSHOP EXAMS BEGINNING – STUDENTS MIGHT BE A LITTLE LATE
Photoshop
certification exams have begun and will be given on Tuesdays and Thursdays and
that some students will be late and will have a late pass.
● WRITING REVOLUTION UPDATES
To
view feedback on our recent submissions click here:
The next deadline to submit work is May 15th. a folder called May 15 TWR Target Student/Teacher-Created Activities has been shared with you in Google Drive if you teach one of the Target students
You should submit TWR work as you go between now and May 15th.
If you have one of the TWR Target students, name the file with the Student's First Name and Last initial as well as the TWR skill and subject.
For example: Tarlee T Quick Outline ELA
If you are submitting a teacher-created activity (not student-specific), name it with the TWR focus and subject
Example: Topic Sentences Global
● PER SESSION OPPORTUNITIES TO GRADE JUNE REGENTS
The Algebra I (CC),
Algebra II (CC), Chemistry, Earth Science, ELA (CC), Living Environment,
Physics, and Global History will be scored partially or fully through
per-session opportunities that will be funded and managed by the DOE.
Interested teachers and supervisors may now apply for
per-session positions at Regents-scoring sites and should do so by April
20. For questions, email regents@schools.nyc.gov.
● SPECIAL EDUCATION IMPORTANT REMINDERS
With
the change of semesters and classes, the Special Education department in room
329 wanted to provide everyone with a reminder regarding students with IEPs and
SESIS.
In
addition to asking a special educator, you can easily determine which students
in your class have IEP's by reviewing your class roster. If the first or last
character of the students’ official is a letter, the student has an IEP.
Generally, but not in all cases, a letter at the end means the student receives
SETSS services, while an I, C, or T at the beginning will signify an ICT
placement. There are exceptions where students have been moved from one
placement to another based on their needs and this is why it is incredibly
important to reference the IEP.
We
have also created, and have begun to distribute a new standards-based Teachers
Form. The information you are required to complete on this form is now more
subject specific and your insight will better help us in determine the needs of
our students with IEPs. The Teacher Form in conjunction with your participation
at the IEP meeting (if you are invited) are two critical elements we need in
order to best serve our students. We try to plan our IEP and Triennial meetings
with teacher schedules in mind, however there are times when families are only
available at specific times and a coverage will be requested for your class.
Welcome
to Spring Semester 2017! If you have a student in your class this semester that
has an IEP you may be asked to complete a Google “IEP Feedback” Form which now
includes a section specific to your content area. The information you provide
will assist the IEP Team in determining the best possible:
□ Setting (15:1, ICT, SETSS)
□ Accommodations (extended time, separate location, etc.),
□ Services (speech, mandated counseling) and
□ Goals and supports
You may also be asked to attend an Annual IEP Review meeting. Your participation in this process is vital in providing the student with the necessary supports that will enable the student to become college and career ready.
The IEP is a strategic planning document that should be far-reaching in its impact. It creates an opportunity for teachers, parents, school administrators, related service personnel, and students to work together to improve education results for children with disabilities.
Once the IEP is finalized, it is valid for one year, and is accessible via https://sesis.nycenet.edu/userlogin.aspx
□ Setting (15:1, ICT, SETSS)
□ Accommodations (extended time, separate location, etc.),
□ Services (speech, mandated counseling) and
□ Goals and supports
You may also be asked to attend an Annual IEP Review meeting. Your participation in this process is vital in providing the student with the necessary supports that will enable the student to become college and career ready.
The IEP is a strategic planning document that should be far-reaching in its impact. It creates an opportunity for teachers, parents, school administrators, related service personnel, and students to work together to improve education results for children with disabilities.
Once the IEP is finalized, it is valid for one year, and is accessible via https://sesis.nycenet.edu/userlogin.aspx
Logging into SESIS
(1) You will see user ID and the box will say Central/
(2) Leave Central/ and type your doe email after: ex: central/jdoe4
(3) In the password box, enter your doe email password
(4) Click sign in
To Access a Student’s IEP
(1) Once on the homepage, you can search for a student by ID number or student name.
(2) To access the student’s IEP, click on the documents icon next to the student’s name.
(3) Then click on Individualized Education Program IEP to view the student’s IEP.
(4) At the top of the screen underneath “MY HOME PAGE” click on the arrow next to “Cover Page” to see a list of the different sections of the IEP.
Areas of the IEP That Inform Instruction
□ Present Levels of Performance – provides evaluation results, credit accumulation, regent scores, academic strength, learning styles, interests, areas of needs, preferences, social strengths and areas of needs, resources and tools that have proven successful to help student
□ Measurable Annual Goals – goals in math, reading, writing & related services
□ Recommended Special Education Program & Services – program, related services, assistive technology, entitled to a paraprofessional or not
□ Test Accommodations – accommodations during assessments, conditions, and implementation recommendations
OPERATIONAL
NEED TO KNOW
● CHECK YOUR DOE & HSFI EMAILS EVERYDAY
● HSFI STAFF HOMEPAGE LINK - https://sites.google.com/a/hsfi.us/hsfi-staff-portal/
● MUSIC OFF MAY 2-9 FOR AP EXAMS
There
will be no change of period music from May 2 through May 9 due to Advanced
Placement exams. This will also take
place from May 22-25 for NOCTI CTE exams.
Any major announcements will be made in the afternoon.
● WAGEWORKS / TRANSIT BENEFITS PROGRAM –
SUMMER SUSPENSION
Employees who wish to suspend their
transit deductions on all summer checks and resume these deductions in
September must enter the following dates in Payroll Portal up to May
1:
Payroll Bank: Q742/Q744 - Suspend
date 01/01/17 Resume date 08/25/17
Payroll Bank: E745 - Suspend
date 06/02/17 Resume date 08/22/17
● UNSUPERVISED STUDENTS IN CLASSROOMS &
OFFICES BECOMING A PROBLEM
Under
no circumstances are you to leave students unsupervised in your classroom or
office, or any other space in the building if you are a coach or club/activity
supervisor. Ask students to step out of
this location while you are gone and have them reenter when you return. If anything happens to those students in that
space, you will be held responsible and need to explain why you allowed these
students to be unsupervised.
● DO NOT USE THE STUDENT COMPUTER LAB DURING
THE LUNCH PERIODS
The
student computer lab in Room 201 has been a big hit – please do not use the 201
computer lab during the lunch periods to free up computers for students. If we need more computers in department
spaces, please let me know and we will get them installed.
SAVE THE DATES – CTE SHOWCASES
□ SENIOR ART SHOW
Friday, May 5, 2017
□ PUBLIC FASHION SHOW
Friday, May 12, 2017
□ INDUSTRY FASHION SHOW
The Industry Show is on Thursday, May 18, 2017 with a reception at 6:00 pm and the
show at 7:00 pm which typically runs a half hour. This event is the
culmination of four years of hard work by our dedicated staff and students who collaborate to design, construct and model every
garment. This year’s show will honor
Mr. Gary Wassner who is one of the most influential people within the fashion
industry and has graciously agreed to attach his name to the event to help fundraise
for the school. The Advisory Board’s fund raising benefits us in many
ways including their recent air conditioning contribution.
Thank you to the Fashion Design department
for their extraordinary efforts in preparing our students throughout these four
years to be ready for this show. Thank you to our Fashion Show Director,
Ms. Broadbelt, for her efforts in leading this production.
You can RSVP to Ms. Anika Carter at ACarter15@schools.nyc.gov / ACarter15@hsfi.us / extension 8194 / Room 819.
STUNTS
TEAM SHINES…THANK YOU MS. PINTO
Our Stunts team coached
by Ms. Pinto beat John F. Kennedy High School on Saturday by a score of 17-3. The team ran into an HSFI
alumni, Ali Abasi, who invited them to be a part of the opening ceremony on
Sunday for the March of Dimes March for Babies walk. The team pumped up the
crowd, were on the news and were able to meet/be on stage with Eli
Manning. Very cool! Thank you Ms. Pinto!
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
● WEBSITE LINK TO TAKE ATTENDANCE AT STUDENT ACTIVITIES
● WEBSITE LINK TO VIEW ATTENDANCE RECORDS
In
order to sort / filter the list, you must click on the temporary filter icon
which is located next to the printer icon (looks like a wine glass).
● UPCOMING STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Staff
who wish to support the Senior bake sale to raise funds for prom can donate
food this Thursday to Mr. Rau in Room 829.
□
Blood Drive 5/10
□ Prom
– 5/20
□
Spring Festival – 5/23
WEEKLY
PARENT COMMUNICATION
● FASHIONABLE TIMES BLOG
Just like we maintain a blog for staff, we
maintain a weekly blog for HSFI Parents that includes a weekly message from
me. The link is:
STUDENT
INFORMATION RESOURCE
● NYC DOE STUDENT PROFILES
The NYC Department of Education has created a central
location to access key student information – www.nycenet.edu/studentprofile
You have been emailed a one page summary of this
resource. Here are the key categories of
the ‘Student Profile’:
● Grades
– current and historical report card grades
● Assessments
- previous Regents scores
● Attendance
- current and historical daily attendance including lateness
● Schedule
– students’ current schedule
● Details
– student biographical and demographic information including Special Education
and English Language Learner (ELL) status
● Enrollment
– enrollment history including all NYC schools attended
● Guardians
– all the adults on the students’ biographical record including contact
information and preferred language
STAFF MEMBERS WHO SOARR
The
SOARRing staff showcased below come from nominations from their supervisors and
their colleagues. You can nominate a
colleague by using the email: PBISDataTeam@hsfi.us
Please
include the reason why your colleague has SOARRed!
Thank
you to all the staff members who have contributed to our best practices Google
+ Community over the last two weeks - MS. DRABMAN, MS. BERROA, MS.
CONAGHAN, MR. KILPATRICK, MS. CHAN, MS. PAZ & MS. MAGNER – the sharing spirit at HSFI
is alive and well!
Thank
you to MS. CHRISTIVA VEGA for all her amazing efforts in bringing SING to
life at HSFI – the performances in the Fall and Spring have showcased the
talents and efforts of our students in the performing arts.
Thank
you to MS. COLLINS, MS. BATTS, MR. RUSSELL & MR. ABDALLAH for
the great success of the ICP
photography show.
Thank
you to MS. McKEON for organizing the college acceptance
celebrations for our seniors – the congratulations on students’ lockers is a
really nice touch.
Thank
you to MR. DAHILL for organizing
the ‘Creating Safe Schools for LGBTQ Students Panel’ – NY State Senator Brad
Hoylman and NYC DOE Deputy Chancellor Elizabeth Rose were in attendance for
this impressive event.
Thank
you to MS. PARISSE, MS. ROJAS & MR. STAMPONE for chaperoning the overnight college trip last Thursday and
Friday.
Thank
you to MS. SAN JORGE, MS. CARTER, MS. BROADBELT & MR. LACHOK for chaperoning the Space Jam Dance.
Thank
you to MS. HENEY, MR. LACHOK & MR. RASCHILLA for immediatley recognizing a student in need and stepping in to
assist.
VTODs
FOR THE WEEK
Our VTODs will now be lexical
arrays of terms that are connected in meaning but often reflect differences in
tone, mood, or levels of intensity. For example: peek, glance, scowl, stare, and glare.
Lexical
Arrays – AGREE: from Acquiesce to Accord
Monday, May 1
Accord: (n) a situation in which two
people, ideas, or statements agree with each other. The European Union reached
an accord on two of the four issues before them. The peace accord reached
between the neighboring but hostile nations was threatened by violence at the
border. (Opposite: discord)
Lexical
Arrays - DISAGREE: from Bicker to Protest
Tuesday, May 2
Bicker: (v) to argue about petty and
unimportant matters. They kept bickering about who should answer the door. The
children bickered so much over the small toy that their mother had to put it
away.
Wednesday, May 3
Contradict: (v) 1.to disagree with
something, especially by saying the opposite is true. The second witness flatly
contradicted the first witness’s statement. Within five minutes, she had
contradicted herself twice.
Thursday, May 4
Dissent:
(v) to differ in
opinion: to withhold assent. Anyone who dissented was encouraged to speak out
while they had the chance. The Supreme Court, with two justices dissenting,
ruled that the law was constitutional. (n) difference of opinion. The dictatorship forbids even small displays of dissent by
citizens.
Friday, May 5
Refute:
(v) to prove to
be false or incorrect: The former leader
tried but failed to refute accusations of
human rights abuses during his time in office. She refuted all the
points in her debate opponent’s argument.
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YEAR-TO-DATE
ATTENDANCE
CURRENT
SCHOOL POPULATION: 1636 Students
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WEEKLY
ATTENDANCE RATE
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87.5
%
[Last Week: 84.7 %]
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