CALL
TO ACTION
● 5 DAYS LEFT UNTIL BREAK / WHEN WE RETURN 3 FULL WEEKS
We are in the homestretch of the
Fall term. Consider
allowing students to make-up assignments during the winter break – this time
would be an excellent opportunity for students to get back on track.
● HOLIDAY SEASON CHALLENGING FOR STUDENTS
As we
all know, the holiday season is upon us, and often times our students may be
dealing with some sensitive issues during this time. If you should notice any
behavior changes with any of your students, please let the counselors know
either through a guidance referral (less serious matters) or speak directly to
them (more serious matters).
● HSFI HOLIDAY PARTY THIS THURSDAY – DECEMBER 21
We hope as many HSFI staff members
as possible can make the Holiday Party this Thursday, December 21. Here are the details:
Location: Jake’s Saloon – 206 West 23rd
Street between 7th & 8th Avenues
Time: 4:00pm
Cost: $25 per person (includes tip /
Cash Bar)
Connect with Ms. Ianniello in Room
819 if you need information about the party – ext. 8191 / AIanniello@schools.nyc.gov
● MENTORING FOCUS FOR HSFI
As you know, we do the best we can
at identifying students who need additional supports.
Here is a page that you can nominate a
student to receive Mentoring who you believe is at-risk and needs additional support
– we are calling this our Mentoring Connection Survey:
MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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DECEMBER
18
*Regular Bell Schedule
PBIS Fashion Dollars
Committee Meeting
Period 7 – Room 821
PM Supervisor:
D Silva (Rm. 125)
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19
*Regular Bell Schedule
Academic & CTE Committee
Meeting
Period 4 – Room 821
PM Supervisor:
S Rau (Rm. 829)
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20
*Regular Bell Schedule
Fashion Design NOCTI Exam
Administration
PM Supervisor:
A Rodrigues (Rm. 515)
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21
*Regular Bell Schedule
HSFI STAFF HOLIDAY PARTY
4:00pm
PM Supervisor:
S Kohm (Rm. 531)
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22
*Regular Bell Schedule
STUDENT TOWN HALLS
*LAST DAY OF CLASSES
WINTER RECESS – SCHOOL
CLOSED
12/25 – 1/1
*SCHOOL REOPENS
TUESDAY
1/2/17
PM Supervisor:
J Tallone (Rm. 201)
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THE ANSWER IS IN THE ROOM
Here are some
highlights of the best practices shared by HSFI
Staff Members. This round focuses on social emotional learning and
differentiation in the classroom:
In the Science Department, Mr. Lee
and Mr. Hurley incorporated a Do Now that involved a reflection regarding the
students' performance on a recent test. Included also were questions on
how students could better prepare for the next exam.
In the Social Studies
Department, Ms. Ruff compiled documents with questions that reflect the
new Global Studies Regents skills set that will be implemented this year. It
includes students identifying historical context and making connections between
the theme and purpose of the documents.
In the CTE Department, Ms. Paulino
and Ms. David, created a multi-step project that incorporates TWR skills, and
presentations with fashion design. Below is a sample of student work.
If you would like to
see all of the activities compiled from last year, as well as the weekly additions,
you can check out the shared Google Folder via the link below.
*If any staff member
would like to share a lesson, activity, or best practice,
send it to Ms. Paz at spaz@hsfi.us or Mr. Kearns at kkearns@hsfi.us
GUIDANCE
ON HOLIDAY DISPLAYS
Please be aware of and sensitive to the significance of seasonal
observances and religious holidays as you work to foster mutual understanding
and respect for your community’s diverse religious, racial, ethnic, and
cultural heritages. Public schools may not endorse or promote a particular
religion or belief system. Please share these guidelines regarding the display
of cultural and holiday symbols with your staff:
(1) The primary purpose
of any displays should be to promote understanding and respect for the rights
of all individuals regarding their beliefs, values, and customs.
(2) The display of
holiday symbol decorations with secular dimensions is permitted. Permitted
symbols include, but are not limited to, Christmas trees, kinaras, dreidels,
menorahs, and the Star and Crescent. Displays that depict images of deities,
other religious figures, or religious texts are prohibited.
(3) Holiday displays must
not appear to promote or celebrate any single religion or holiday. Therefore,
any permitted symbol or decoration must be displayed simultaneously with other
symbols or decorations reflecting different beliefs or customs.
(4) All holiday displays
should be temporary in nature.
For issues concerning
religious observance by students, please refer to Chancellor’s Regulation A-630
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONAL REMINDERS
● OUR INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS FOR 2017-18 & BEYOND
□ Every student feels cared
for
□ Every student feels
challenged
● CHANGES TO THE OBSERVATION CYCLES
For our second observation cycle, here are the
important dates:
□ Week of December 18 – Evaluative Observations
□ Week of January 2 – Evaluative Observations
□ Week of January 9 – End of Evaluation Cycle #2
● FASHION
DESIGN TESTING ADMINISTRATION ON WEDNESDAY
Since students with special testing
accommodations may receive extended time, it is likely that their exam will run
into a portion of their 4th period class. Students will be provided with a late
pass to 4th period if taking the exam. Thank you for your understanding and
support as we administer this exam. Should you have any questions or concerns,
please contact Tara Ricci at ext. 1929.
12th grade fashion design students began
testing for their NOCTI examination on 10/20. The FD NOCTI exam (both practical
and written) is divided into multiple sessions. This exam will be administered
during 2nd and 3rd periods on the following dates:
□ Practical Exam
Section 3 (Pant): December 20, 2017
□ Written Exam Section
1: January 9, 2018
□ Written Exam Section
2: January 10, 2018
□ Written Exam Section
3: January 11, 2018
● NO NEW HOMEWORK WEDNESDAYS
One topic that always comes up at the Student
Town Halls is ‘No New HW Wednesday’ – Please remember that as part of our
school-wide HW Policy, no new HW assignments are to be given to students on
Wednesdays.
● SPECIAL EDUCATION INFORMATION
We in
room 329 wanted to provide everyone with a reminder regarding students with
IEPs and SESIS as well as the sections of the IEP which you may find most
helpful when planning your instruction. While reviewing the IEP you may notice
your Teacher Form responses or information you shared during the meeting- this
is a great example of how your insight helps us to create an authentic, student
specific IEP. 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. Students within our D75 Inclusion Program will have an L as the first letter of their official class and at this time will not appear when you log-in to SESIS. This year we will continue to distribute an electronic standards-based Teachers Form. The information you are required to complete on this form is 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.
Our monthly SIT meeting addresses concerns surrounding Special Education (placement, initials, etc.) and is announced in advance in the Weekly Notes. All are welcome and encouraged to attend and if you are interested in becoming a regular member just let me know. Decembers SIT meeting will take place this Tuesday during 8th period in room 329.
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. Students within our D75 Inclusion Program will have an L as the first letter of their official class and at this time will not appear when you log-in to SESIS. This year we will continue to distribute an electronic standards-based Teachers Form. The information you are required to complete on this form is 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.
Our monthly SIT meeting addresses concerns surrounding Special Education (placement, initials, etc.) and is announced in advance in the Weekly Notes. All are welcome and encouraged to attend and if you are interested in becoming a regular member just let me know. Decembers SIT meeting will take place this Tuesday during 8th period in room 329.
● PARENT INFORMATION LISTING
Familiarize yourself with our student list with
all their Parent Contact information
If you get an updated phone number and/or email
of a student that is different from the information in this document, email AP
Danielle Silva at DSilva3@schools.nyc.gov – include Student Name & 9 Digit ID - with
the correct, updated contact information.
This list will also be added to the Staff Homepage
OPERATIONAL
NEED TO KNOW
● CHECK YOUR DOE & HSFI EMAILS EVERYDAY
● HSFI STAFF HOMEPAGE LINK - https://sites.google.com/a/hsfi.us/hsfi-staff-portal/
● ATTENDANCE SHEETS ARE LEGAL DOCUMENTS
There continue to be issues with
staff filling out attendance sheets – absent students are being marked present
which could put the school in legal jeopardy.
Make sure your attendance sheets are accurate.
□
Blue Sheets- If your blue sheet is not in your box in the morning please
check again later. We must have the sheets by noon. The phone
message needs to get out to parents.
□
Look over the white attendance sheets to make sure students have not been
added.
□
Confirmation Sheets will be printed the week of December 18 and due back
January 4th.
□
Please hand in attendance sheets every day. DO NOT HOLD ONTO THEM!!!!
● CANNOT LEAVE STUDENTS UNATTENDED
You cannot leave students
unattended anywhere in the building – a classroom or office, the Auditorium or
Cafeteria – if you have to leave a particular area, ask the students to leave
with you.
● PROTOCOLS FOR RESPONDING TO CLASSROOM
INCIDENTS
In the event of an incident in your classroom that creates
disruption (student is defiant and / or uncooperative) but is NOT A THREAT
to student and/or staff safety, the following protocol should be followed:
□ Classroom management,
i.e., using your skills as an educator to move on from the situation, followed
by
□ A phone call to your
Supervisor informing them of the incident and the steps you have taken to
address the matter, followed by
□ A referral to the
Peace Center and/or the Guidance Department via Google Docs., followed by
□ Outreach to parents,
informing them of their child’s misbehavior, and request for family support to
correct the matter.
In the event of an incident in your classroom that involves an immediate
THREAT to student and/or staff safety, the following protocol should be
followed:
□ A phone call to the Peace Center (x1491 or x1431) informing
available staff of the incident and requesting assistance, followed by
□ A phone call to School Safety (x1341) informing them of the
location and nature of the incident and requesting assistance, followed by
□ A call to your Supervisor informing them of the incident and the
steps you have taken to address it.
● KEEPING TRACK OF STUDENT ACTIVITY / COMMUNICATING WITH STUDENTS
ABOUT SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Tracking Activity
In our effort to understand how ALL our
students are doing, we need to know how much students are participating in
activities around the building – this includes:
TUTORING / CLUBS & ACTIVITIES / PSAL SPORTS
– PRACTICES & GAMES / ESL ACADEMY
MAKE-UP LABS / NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY PEER
TUTORING / USING THE COMPUTER LABS
Use this link to keep track of student
attendance in these activities - https://sites.google.com/a/hsfi.us/hsfi-staff-portal/attendance-for-student-activities
Doing this is mandatory if you oversee these activities and
needs to be done every time you meet with students. You must be signed in
to your own hsfi.us account when you do this. Contact Shannon Kohm with
questions at skohm@school.nyc.gov, or ext. 5311
Communication
Please make sure that you communicate with our
students about anything going on in the school – a club meeting, sports game or
program opportunity – you can do this by including it in our Daily Announcements
email / Jupiter message – here is the procedure for submitting this
information:
(1) Go to the HSFI Staff Home page - https://sites.google.com/a/hsfi.us/hsfi-staff-portal/home?pli=1
(2) From there use the Announcement
form link on the left hand side of the page - all announcements should be
requested by 3:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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 sharing
- MR. LEE, MR.
HURLEY, MS. RUFF & MS. DAVID & MS. PAULINIO - the
sharing spirit at HSFI is alive and well!
Thank
you to MS. NEWPORT for her amazing efforts with
her students during the process for the Holiday Windows Unveiling – the windows
are spectacular as you travel along the Fashion Capitals of the World!!!
Thank
you to MS. CARTER for her efforts in organizing
the logistics of the Holiday Windows Unveiling – the event went off like
clockwork.
Thank
you to MS. PADRON & MS. WEINREB for supporting movie week for the Gay Straight
Alliance and providing the movie and snacks.
Thank
you to MS. LOOSER for stepping up to advise our
Debate team that over 50 students were interested in joining.
Thank
you to MS. NURSE for stepping up to advise our Step
team that is one of our dance teams that our students love.
Nominated
by MS. COLLINS, Thank you to MS. WEISS for putting together all the transcripts for
our modeling group for our annual Fashion Show this coming May.
Thank
you to MR. MONTENEGRO & MS. RODRIGUEZ for their
efforts in helping collect all the outstanding Title 1 lunch applications.
Thank you to MS. CHIN for working tirelessly to purchase our CTE supplies.
Thank you to MS. BAILEY for filling in as a last minute chaperone on a trip.
Thank you to MS. EISENBERG for encouraging our students to compete in a spoken word competition and rooting them on at an evening performance.
Thank you
to MS. ABRASKIN, MS. FRAGA-ZWIBEL, MS. LOOSER & MS.
SIDERIS for hosting
this round of Social Studies intervisitations
Thank you
to MS. LaTANZA, MR. MATELUS, MS. HUSTED, MS. CHUNG & MS.
GARCIA for attending
professional development out of the building this week to increase the tools in
their teacher tool box
VTODs
FOR THE WEEK
December
18, Math Monday
Domain: (n) 1. An area of knowledge or
activity. My sister is the math expert, but literature is my domain. 2. The
domain of a function in math is all possible values for "x", the
variable.
December
19, Science Tuesday
Reaction: (n) 1 the way that you feel or
behave as a result of something that happens. Despite the positive reaction of
the fans to the first game in Shanghai, it’s just the first step in a long
process 2. A chemical reaction is the
reaction between substances resulting in a chemical change. Rust is formed by
the reaction of iron and oxygen in the presence of water or air moisture.
December
20, CTE Wednesday
Commission: (n) 1.A special group delegated
to consider something. The company reached a settlement with the commission in
June and accepted responsibility for misleading investors. (2) A fee paid to an
agent or employee for transacting a piece of business or performing a service.
If you are good at sales, then a job offering a commission might earn you more
money than you would make on a salary, alone.
December
21, ELA Thursday
Explicit;
(adj.) clear and
complete: leaving no doubt about the meaning or the intent. Many parties can
receive your credit report without your explicit consent. Since the professor
had failed to make the course’s goals explicit, the students were confused
about the course’s direction.
December
22, SS Friday
Escalate (v) to increase, especially at a
fast rate that causes problems. The standoff is also escalating tensions
between the central and regional governments.
A journalist asked the Pentagon official if he thought escalating the
war might be a strategic and moral error
ADDITIONS
TO THE BLOG
If you are interested in adding
something to the Weekly Bulletin Blog, please email Angela Ianniello – AIanniello@schools.nyc.gov – by Wednesday of that week. Submissions emailed after this deadline will
be placed in the following week’s Blog.