CALL
TO ACTION
Every week, I will share with you a
‘Call To Action’ around our school goals that will help drive our work for that
week.
Call
To Action #1
At
the time of this message, our school and all NYC schools are still open. We will be following our normal schedule this
week until further notice. If anything
changes, we will certainly know. If we
do go fully remote, students will continue to follow their normal schedules
remotely.
Call
To Action #2
If
you see a student in crisis or not doing what they are supposed to be doing,
make sure you fill out a referral using the Data Dashboard, but also reach out
to the students’ family with a call.
Call
To Action #3
Staff
members are encouraged to share comments and suggestions that work to improve
the operation of our building. Our request comes with the hope that it includes
all areas of school procedural matters, such as safety, instruction, etc. Your
voice counts, and we want to hear it.
WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE HOPEFULLY WILL BEGIN IN DECEMBER
Our goal is to get our
Wednesday schedule of clubs, activities and tutoring for students going for the
beginning of December. Department
supervisors will be in touch soon regarding next steps.
STOPPING THE SPREAD OF COVID AT HSFI
COVID-19
is most commonly spreads between people who are in close contact through
respiratory droplets or small particles produced when an infected person
coughs, talks, or breathes. Growing evidence shows that droplets can remain
suspended in the air and travel distances beyond six feet, according to the
CDC. To prevent infection and to slow transmission of COVID-19, the World
Health Organization recommends we do the following:
□ Wash
your hands regularly with soap and water, or clean them with alcohol-based hand
rub
□ Cover
your mouth and nose with a mask when in public settings or around others
□ Maintain
at least six feet distance between you and people coughing or sneezing
□ Avoid
touching your face
□ Cover
your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
□ Stay
home if you feel unwell
□ Refrain
from smoking and other activities that weaken the lungs
□ Practice
physical distancing by avoiding unnecessary travel and staying away from large
groups of people.
PROPOSAL TO GO REMOTE BEFORE
THANKSGIVING & BEFORE/AFTER WINTER BREAK
We will be moving forward with both
schedule change proposals to go full remote before
Thanksgiving and then again before and after our Winter Break in late December
/ early January.
GUIDANCE VIRTUAL WEBSITE
Please
take a look at the Guidance Virtual Website created by Ms. Padron where
students can look up important information and make appointment with their
counselors. Teachers should free to post this on their Google Classrooms to
raise student awareness of this valuable resource:
www.tinyurl.com/hsfiguidancehome
#MindfulnessMonth
Our
community partners are launching HSFI’s first ever #MindfulnessMonth in
November. Students will be able to participate in “pop-up” meditations both in
their virtual classes, and in-person.
All Students:
Events will be rolling out all month, so make sure to check social media and
daily announcements for exciting activities.
For Teachers:
Alison Kaslow from Partnership with Children is offering “drop-in” services for
your students at the start of your periods. If you’d like to have her provide
your class with a brief 2-5 minute guided meditation send an email request at
pwc@hsfi.us. Please include Class Name, Class Time, Room Number (In-Person),
and/or Link for you virtual class (Remote). If you’re wondering when might be a
good day for one, perhaps consider an exam day when stress is already high!
RAPP & PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDREN HOSTING SELF-CARE WEEK
Next
week, November 16-20 RAPP Club and Partnership with Children are hosting HSFI
SELF CARE WEEK! Tuesday-Friday during Lunchtime, join different events to
practice mindfulness, self-care, and build community with one another. This
week we will be focusing on centering ourselves and de-stressing from anxiety
through a series of educational workshops, mindfulness activities, arts and
crafts, games and an express yourself "talent show" to share with one
another. Keep an eye out each day to attend one of these SELF CARE Activities!
□ Tuesday,
November 17, 12:45-1:30 pm ZOOM Join a Self Care Interactive Workshop where we
will learn tips on how to deal with stress and anxiety and how to develop and
practice your own Self Care Plan!
□ Wednesday,
November 18, 12:45-1:30 pm ZOOM Express Yourself! Join this space to have a
chance to share your amazing talents through Art, Poem, Music, Dance, Clothing,
Photos, or anything that represents Self Care or how you handle anxiety and
stress.
Sign
up here: https://forms.gle/hxMgPc3BodhzsewSA
□ Thursday,
November 19, 12:45 pm-1:30 pm IN-PERSON EVENT Get Creative! Join this event in
the Cafeteria to de-stress and get creative with Arts & Crafts.
□ Friday,
November 20, 12:45pm-1:30pm ZOOM RAPPY Hour! Join this ONLINE Social Lunch Hour
to play games, make friends, and have fun! Zoom Link for Self Care Week!
https://zoom.us/j/91020464137 Meeting ID: 910 2046 4137 Passcode: selfcare
REPORTING CHILD ABUSE
A
mandated reporter is a person who, because of his or her profession, is legally
required to report any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to the relevant
authorities. These laws are in place to prevent children from being abused and
to end any possible abuse or neglect at the earliest possible stage. New York
State law requires all teachers to report suspected child abuse and neglect to
the state hotline, the New York State Central Register (SCR), directly at
1800.342.3720. If you believe the child is in immediate danger, call 911. If
the SCR believes the report warrants an investigation, the SCR will direct ACS
to begin a child protective investigation. Staff filing reports will be given a
case number that should be shared with their immediate supervisor and Assistant
Principal Giovanni Raschilla. Additionally, individuals reporting a matter to
the SCR should record the name of the representative who took the report.
Important
Facts:
□ Confidentiality:
The Social Services Law provides confidentiality for all sources, including
mandated reporters of child abuse and maltreatment reports.
□ Penalties
for failure to report: Mandated reporters who fail to report suspected abuse or
neglect can be charged with a crime.
□ Immunity
from liability: The Child Protective Service Act states that “any person,
official, or institution participating in good faith in...the making of a
report...pursuant to this title shall have immunity from any liability, civil
or criminal that might otherwise result by reason of such actions.”
□ Malicious
and false reporting is against the law
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
OSHA’s
Bloodborne Pathogens standard is a federal OSHA regulation (29 CFR 1910.1030)
that prescribes safeguards to protect workers against the health hazards from
exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, and to reduce
their risk from this exposure. Example health hazards include but are not
limited to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, Malaria, Brucellosis, Syphilis, West
Nile Virus, etc. If you believe you have been exposed to a bloodborne pathogen:
□ Immediately
wash hands and other skin surfaces with soap and water.
□ If
the eyes are splashed, irrigate the eyes with large amounts of clean water or
sterile saline.
□ If
the mouth or nose is involved, flush with plain water and/or mouthwash if
available
□
Report the injury to your supervisor and Assistant Principal Giovanni Raschilla.
□ Seek
medical evaluation / treatment AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, during school hours-if
necessary.
If you
have any questions regarding the Bloodborne Pathogens standard or would like
more information on training, please contact Giovanni Raschilla.
COLLEGE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Our Seniors
are hard at work on their college applications and may ask you for a letter of
recommendation. You will submit letters in two different ways:
#1
If
students are applying to CUNY Queens College or the Macaulay Honors program at
CUNY, they will request a letter through the CUNY Application portal and you
will get an email from CUNY with information on how to upload your letter.
#2
All
other requests will come through SCOIR. You need to register for an account.
You were sent an email inviting you to SCOIR.
SCOIR
Teacher Overview Video: https://vimeo.com/415356548/b536589846
Note:
If you receive a Common Application request from a student please DO NOT submit
anything through the Common Application, contact Ms. McKeon (kmckeon4@hsfi.us) or the student and advise them to invite you through SCOIR.
HSFI’s RACE & EQUITY WORK CONTINUES…
NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH
November
is National American Indian Heritage Month and celebrates and recognizes the
accomplishments of the peoples who were the original inhabitants, explorers and
settlers of the United States. The month is a time to celebrate rich and
diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important
contributions of Native people. Heritage Month is also an opportune time to
educate the general public about tribes, to raise a general awareness about the
unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the
present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these
challenges. Check out the Cultural Classroom for classroom resources!
HSFI CULTURAL CONNECTIONS CLASSROOM
We would like to introduce you to
the HSFI
Cultural Connections Classroom! On this page you will find resources
to guide your culturally responsive teaching practices. These resources
are a small piece of our overall work and mission to be more cognizant in our planning
as it relates to students and their experiences. We know many of you also
have great resources and this is a great forum to share those with our HSFI
community.
The materials currently uploaded
are aligned to the NYS Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CR-SE)
framework which helps educators create student-centered learning environments
that: affirm racial, linguistic and cultural identities; develop student'
abilities to connect across lines of difference; elevate historically marginalized
voices; prepare students for rigor and independent learning; and empower
students as agents of social change.
The New York State guidelines for
culturally responsive-sustaining education are rooted in a vision of an
education system that fosters:
-Students who experience academic
success
-Students who are socio-politically
conscious and socio-culturally responsive
-Students who have a critical lens
through which they challenge inequitable systems of access, power, and
privilege.
SOCIAL
EMOTIONAL LEARNING SUPPORTS
We hope that you are doing
well and having a great beginning to the school year. We know that this
year has been full of challenges to say the least. The Social Emotional
Learning team wanted to supply you with some resources to hopefully make
the transition a smoother one. Please as always, feel free to reach out to us
for any questions or support you may need throughout the year. We will keep
passing along any tools that you may find helpful. Wish you all the best!
https://www.rulerapproach.org/2020_backtoschool/
Also, remember that you have access
to the Yale Ruler Learning Platform. If you did not participate in the
professional development a few years ago, you will sign up using your HSFI
email.
Registration Code:
7wpzk3
When signing up please select staff.
HSFI SEL Team
Ms. Molloy, Ms. Parisse, Ms.
Stambouly & Ms. Rochford
THIS
WEEK’S CALENDAR:
|
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
|
NOVEMBER 16 *Regular Bell Schedule |
17 *Regular Bell Schedule |
18 *Office Hours Schedule |
19 *Regular Bell Schedule |
20 *Regular Bell Schedule Staff Town Hall (Period
4) |
NEXT
WEEK’S CALENDAR:
|
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
|
NOVEMBER 23 *Regular Bell Schedule |
24 *Regular Bell Schedule |
25 *Office Hours Schedule |
12 *NO SCHOOL THANKSGIVING BREAK |
13 * NO SCHOOL THANKSGIVING BREAK |
IDENTIFYING
STUDENTS WITH IEPs
We
wanted to provide you with some information regarding how IEP meetings will be
hosted this year and how to identify your students with IEP's. Thank you to
those who have already participated in meetings this school year. We plan to
host IEP meetings on Wednesday, unless parents request another day, via Google
Meet with participants receiving calendar invitations the week before the
meeting. For the start of the year we have distributed the Beginning of the
Year Form which requests information about your course expectations and what
students should be able to accomplish by the end of the year. By November you
will receive a new form which contains questions which are student specific and
skills based. The teacher form is the foundation of an IEP and clearly outlines
students’ strengths and areas in need of additional support, especially this
school year. Please complete these forms as you receive them. You can easily
determine which students in your class have IEP's by reviewing your class
roster. Students who are placed in ICT classes have the letter at the end of
their official (ex-45P) and our Self-contained students will continue to have
the letter at the beginning of their official class. In addition, when logging
onto the Dashboard, students with an IEP' have a blue icon alongside their name
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.
We are working to gain access for those who need it and in the interim you are
invited to email me or Ms. Smith-Brown to receive a copy of an IEP As always,
feel free to reach out to Ms. McGuinness with any questions you may have
regarding Special Education and services
DATA
DASHBOARD CORNER
Mr. Stampone has done
it again to support all of us at HSFI – he redesigned the Data Dashboard – here
is the new link - https://hsfi-datadashboard-v3.herokuapp.com
Thank you Mr. Stampone – the Data
Dashboard is a game changer for our community.
SAFETY
& SECURITY IMPORTANT REMINDERS
EVACUATION
DRILLS
Emergencies
may happen that will require us to evacuate the building. It is important that
we practice drills so that we become familiar with the process. Often, the fire
alarm system alerts staff and students to start an evacuation. However, there
may also be times when a public address announcement starts an evacuation.
Announcements over a PA system are repeated twice and begin with “Attention”
followed by specific directions. Students should be asked to form a single
line. In cold weather students should be reminded to take their coats and
personal belongings. Staff members should also remember to take attendance
sheet and assembly card. Attendance is taken before, after, and during a drill.
Lastly, staff members are reminded to report injuries, problems, or missing
student to their immediate supervisor and Giovanni Raschilla. As we leave the
building, staff should seek out Peace teachers and building response team
members wearing bright orange vests to lead them away from the building, past
the scaffold and to the corner of the block. If conditions become crowded,
staff may extend the line around the block. Please view the safety video
attached to this bulletin.
ENTERING
THE BUILDING ON REMOTE DAYS
Permits
are required for staff to enter the building on days when the entire school
community is approved to be remote. Staff members are also asked to share their
intentions to be in the building with their direct supervisor. Please do not
arrive to the building on remote days without a permit in place. We need to
make sure that adequate security is present, and that custodial members are not
deep cleaning the building. Permits are prepared by Angela Ianniello, Secretary
to the Principal.
KEEP
SPACES FREE OF HAZARDS
Classrooms,
hallways and other school areas should be kept organized and free of hazards.
Report dangerous situations to Assistant Principal G. Raschilla (graschi@schools.nyc.gov)
and to your immediate supervisor. In an effort to raise fire safety awareness,
please do not place items on radiators.
WHAT
TO DO WHEN AN INCIDENT OCCURS
Incidents
and accidents can happen at any time to anyone, even those who take safety
seriously. When an incident occurs or a hazard presents itself, staff should
report issues quickly and in writing to Assistant Principal G. Raschilla
(graschi@schools.nyc.gov) and their immediate supervisor, to lessen their
effects.
DOOR
ALARMS
With
the exception of the center door, all perimeter doors are locked and alarmed.
In the event that a door alarm is triggered, please alert a member of our
School Safety Team, and Assistant Principal G. Raschilla (graschi@schools.nyc.gov). We
also ask that you note the time you happen to observe the incident, so that we
could review the incident.
OPERATIONAL
NEED TO KNOW
● EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT RESUMES WORK
The Exterior
Construction Project has resumed work. On the 24th Street side, they will begin
pointing on the 9th floor. On the 25th Street side, they will continue to build
the scaffolding. Please make certain to shut the windows and security valuables
before you leave for the day.
● CALLING IN AN ABSENCE
Staffing
is always a concern. This is a reminder of our preferred procedure for calling
in an absence is:
□ Send an email
to your supervisor with date(s) / Copy Linda Herzog and Assistant Principal J.
Tallone on the email
□ State
Reason For absence
● UPDATING STAFF RECORDS
We are
always updating our staff contact records and ask that you take the time to
share the details of any changes (telephone, address), with your immediate
supervisor and Linda Herzog
● CHECK YOUR DOE & HSFI EMAILS EVERYDAY
The expectation is that ALL STAFF check your DOE emails daily –
not your HSFI email - responsible for follow-up items sent to your email
BEST PRACTICE: Forward your HSFI
emails to your DOE email
● SUPPLY REQUESTS
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKQ2M7fZ3XNtCJB6FRxLTR-Y8-Snw2jgUFqVKGzpxhupmZZA/viewform
● TECHNOLOGY REQUESTS
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2WT0fizVk9Ttdn9MPeocvT-0K7qDL5NHRKva3dcLQsjl1HA/viewform
Spreadsheet that shows the Status
of Technology Requests
Reviewed means that the Technology dept. is
aware of the situation / looked at the ticket.
In
Progress means the
Technology dept. working on it
On
hold means that the
Technology dept. is either waiting for the NYC Department of Education or
currently no solution
Done
is for closed
tickets
Any
red status bar
means that the Technology dept. had not seen this ticket yet.
● CUSTODIAN REQUESTS
https://goo.gl/forms/sQGqPAoqGeI86H132
Depending on the severity of the
request. Expect a one to two days before fixing or notification of the
issue.
Spreadsheet that shows the Status
of Custodian Requests
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xWhZel2F2yaXRZF8z0N_GX-hBzjWxuoRBq3ZcA1W7FQ/edit?usp=sharing
● EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Here
are the links to the Emergency Preparedness videos. This series of safety videos are useful tools
that demonstrate how Building Response Teams operate, and how school buildings
use the General Response Protocols during an emergency. Please take the time to
watch the following videos to ensure that you are well equipped in the event of
an emergency.
Full Safety Preparedness
video: Vimeo.com/nycschools/safetypreparedness
Assembly Card video: Vimeo.com/nycschools/assemblycard
Lock Down video: Vimeo.com/nycschools/lockdown
Evacuate video: Vimeo.com/nycschools/evacuate
Shelter In video: Vimeo.com/nycschools/shelterin
● 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.
STAFF MEMBERS WHO SOARR
Here
are some SOARRing staff that are going beyond the call of duty for HSFI!
Thank
you to MS. NOBLE for working
tirelessly on curriculum revision to ensure that the Fashion Marketing &
Merchandising Department is set up for success before she goes on leave.
Thank
you to MS. NEWPORT for working
on ensuring a successful Holiday Window Unveiling while partnering with our industry
contacts.
Thank
you to MS. STAMBOULY for accompanying
two students on a field trip to Gracie Mansion for a special art exhibit called
Catalyst: Art and Social Justice.
Thank
you to MS. SEIFERT for putting
together an amazing presentation and setting all studio teachers/12th grade FD
students up for success with the virtual fashion show presentation.
Thank
you to MR. JOCELYN for setting
up and distributing clothing rolling racks to all fashion teachers.
Thank
you to MS. CHAVEZ for all
her efficiency and effectiveness in connecting industry partners/ potential
donations with key HSFI contacts-- thanks to her efforts and forwarding
inquiries from contacts we have more opportunities for our students than ever!
Thank
you to MR. DIXON, MS. SEIFERT, MS. PARISSE, MS. ROCHFORD, MR.
JOCELYN, MS. JOHAR, MS. DAVID, MS. CISSE, MS. YOUNKMAN, MS. CHAVEZ & MS.
ROJAS for
supporting fabric room organization
efforts.
Thank
you to MS. GALANTE for working
diligently so the fashion department can receive much needed supplies.
Thank
you to MS. BLAKE for problem-solving
on a Jupiter grading issue and sharing what she found via Screencastify.
Thank
you to MS. TROTTA & MS. CUYA for emailing report cards to the entire school community.
Thank
you to MS. WEISS, MR. JONES, MR. SIA, MR. DUKE, MS. PADRON, MS.
SAN JORGE & MS. CARTER for their outreach to
families of students who underperformed academically during marking period 1,
and for the positive messages sent to students who demonstrated tremendous
progress. Many students responded with tremendous joy for receiving such
positive reinforcement. One student was literally in tears of joy when hearing
from her counselor.
Thank
you to MS. BARNABEE & MS. MOLLOY for helping select online curriculum.
Thank
you to MR. LACHOK for assisting
in community building discussions in Science focus groups.
Thank
you to MS. SMITH for assisting
other teachers in assessment and grading back up help.
Thank
you to MS. MR. ROBINSON for hosting an IEP meetings.
Thank
you to MR. EGAN, MR. CENTENO, MR. HARDING, MS. FECSKO & MS. WEISS for participating in IEP meetings.
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.
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