Sunday, February 28, 2021

WEEKLY BULLETIN for Week Beginning 3.1.21

 

 

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.

 

HSFI ‘CARED FOR’ GOAL – RELATIONSHIPS & REALNESS

 

COMMUNICATE WITH STUDENTS ABOUT WHERE THEY STAND IN CLASS – TWO WEEKS REMAINING IN THE FIRST MARKING PERIOD

Let students know where they stand in your classes so they know what they have to do to succeed whether it is a student looking for a passing grade or a student trying to get a 95.  This level of communication will demonstrate your care for your students as they navigate the end of the marking period.

 

UTILIZE REFERRALS / TEACHER NOTES / HIGH PRIORITY TEACHER NOTES

We all deal with at-risk students, therefore all teachers and counselors should be utilizing referrals, teacher notes and high priority teacher notes to effectively communicate about these students that will benefit from all HSFI staff knowing what is going on with them.

A Referral is defined as the process to get students additional assistance to resolve an issue.

A Teacher Note is defined as a general update regarding teacher outreach conducted and student progress made.

A High Priority Teacher Note is defined as information that impacts a student's well-being or health that is urgent and important.

 

HSFI ‘CHALLENGED’ GOAL – RIGOR & RELEVANCE

 

CREATE SAFE SPACES FOR YOUR STUDENTS USING BEST PRACTICES FROM ‘NOT LIGHT, BUT FIRE’

Use the best practices highlighted in the ‘Not Light, But Fire’ book to get to know your students and build community in your classroom.  These safe spaces will be crucial to you being able to challenge students with rigorous content and activities.

 

 

 

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

#1

The Guidance Department will be hosting a Spring Student Assembly for all grade levels on Wednesday March 3, 2021 during 6th period (12:45pm - 1:15pm). If you host a club during this time, please consider encouraging your students to join the assembly instead. The assembly will include grade level breakouts as well as an overview of graduation requirements, Honors/AP/College Now courses, transcripts, SAT Day and much more! Zoom Link coming soon.

#2

When submitting a guidance referral, please remember to refer to the Best Practices for Submitting a Referral document. Also, please include a link and the times for your Wednesday Office Hours.

 

 

 

SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH IEPs

 

CHANGE TO IEP TEACHER FORM

Beginning this week teachers will now be required to submit student work samples with their feedback on the IEP Teacher Form. This will support us in making informed decisions for our students with IEP's as well as when sharing information with families.  Here are two videos demonstrating how to upload work from your Google Classroom as well as from a JunoPod. 

*Google Classroom: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WMjuYuvX4sADs7Ix4RIFFBrFgGen82Be/view

*JunoPod: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YkucYtFWDW-ORjzXZ-NuPklJeykXK8DQ/view

 

PARTICIPATING IN IEP MEETINGS & TEACHER FORMS

We will continue to host IEP meetings on Wednesday, unless parents request another day, via Google Meet with participants receiving calendar invitations the week before the meeting. A general education teacher is a legally mandated participant in meetings and individuals have been selected based on Wednesday schedule availability. Prior to meetings you will also receive a Teacher Form to complete. 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 as they help guide the writing of the IEP and meeting. When preparing for meetings, you can review your Teacher Form responses in order to share specific information about the students’ progress as it relates to the skills and content or your class. 

 

WEDNESDAY ACTIVITIES & IEP MEETINGS

With our Wednesday clubs taking place, please know you will be invited to IEP meetings during your department PD period(s). There will be some exceptions to this as some of our students only have one general education teacher and the meeting may take place during your club or tutoring. If this occurs, you will receive an email ahead of time to plan for the day and your participation in the meeting.   

 

REMINDER

We want to remind you of how to determine which students in your class have an IEP. 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. You can access your students IEP by logging onto SESIS (https://sesis.nycenet.edu/userlogin.aspx?WorkspaceID=NYCONFIG) with your NYCDOE credentials

 

Thank you for your continued support and as always, feel free to reach out to Ms. McGuinness with any questions you may have regarding Special Education and services.

 

 

TECHNOLOGY STAFF SUPPORT VIDEOS

The technology department has created a series of support videos for staff and students.

 

STAFF VIDEOS

All below videos can be found at https://www.hsfi.nyc/stafftechsupport

Here is the list of video topics:

Add another teacher to your classroom.  This video will show you how to add a teacher to your Google Classroom

Banner change-   This video will show you how to change your banner in Google Classroom

Delete a classroom- This video will show you how to delete a class in Google Classroom

Announcements- This video will show you how to add an announcement in Google Classroom

Ask a question to students- This video will show you how to ask a question in Google Classroom

Effective Assignments- This video will show you how to create an effective assignment in Google Classroom

Student side of Classroom- This video will show you how to view student’s side in Google Classroom

Accessing Classroom on Xbox- This video will show you how to access Google Classroom on your Xbox

Accessing Classroom on PlayStation- This video will show you how to access Google Classroom on your PlayStation

Assignment Tips- This video will show you scheduling assignment tips in Google Classroom

 

STUDENT VIDEOS

All below videos can be found at https://www.hsfi.nyc/studenttechsupport

Here is the list of video topics:

How do we know which assignments are due in google classroom?  This video will show you when an assignment is due in Google classroom

How do I respond to a teachers question in google classroom?  This video will show you how to respond to a teacher in Google Classroom

How do I access my To Do list in classroom?   This video will show you how to access a to do list in Google Classroom

How add a class to my google classroom? This video will show you how to add a class to your Google classroom

How do I access classroom from Xbox?  This video will show you how to access Google classroom from your Xbox

How do I access classroom from PlayStation?  This video will show you how to access Google classroom from your PlayStation

How to reset your HSFI password to reset?  This video will show you how to reset your HSFI student password.  Your guidance counselor will receive the email and reset it for you

How to un-submit and submit a document in classroom?  This video will show you how to un-submit and submit a document in Google classroom

 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO MS. ARCAMAY & MS. VACCARO

This past Friday night, Ms. Arcamay and Ms. Vaccaro were honored at the UFT Career & Technical Education Awards Ceremony for their inspired efforts.  Congratulations again – the honors were well-deserved and the whole HSFI community appreciates you representing us in such fine form!

 

 

 

MR. LIU GETS HIS FASHION DOLLAR FRIDAY CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY

Thank you to all the HSFI Staff that contributed to Mr. Liu’s retirement gift that included this Fashion Dollar Friday Championship Trophy – Mr. Liu sent me a photo of the trophy.

Thank you to Ms. Klepacki and Ms. Chavez who facilitated the efforts to celebrate Mr. Liu’s contributions to our community.












 


IMPORTANT VACCINE INFORMATION

 

NON-CHARGEABLE TIME FOR GETTING THE VACCINATION

During work hours, staff are entitled up to two hours in each instance for administration of each vaccine.

Documentation including date and time is required.  Time beyond that will be charged against sick time.  

 

COVID-19 VACCINE EXCUSED LEAVE

Employees are allowed two hours of non-chargeable time off during work hours for travel to the administration site for receipt of the vaccine.  Any time utilized beyond the two hours will be charged against the employee's sick leave.

Employees must notify their supervisor (and Linda Herzog) prior to the appointment to ensure coverage.   A receipt with time and date of each required vaccination must be submitted.  

 

ABSENCES DUE TO VACCINE SIDE EFFECTS

Employees may receive excused leave for reactions (fever, fatigue, headache, chills, muscle aches, joint pain, nausea or vomiting) to the COVID-19 vaccine.  Employees are eligible for two days without documentation.  Up to eight absences at full pay are allowed but must be documented with a PCR diagnostic test during the leave.  If after receiving a negative test or employees who do not seek testing must use their own sick leave. 

 

 

 

BEST PRACTICES FOR SUBMITTING STUDENT REFERRALS / TEACHER NOTES / HIGH PRIORITY TEACHER NOTES

 

Best Practices for Submitting Student Referrals

 

A Referral is defined as the process to get students additional assistance to resolve an issue.

□ Can be long term or short term

□ Impacts student academic performance, safety and/or health

*Counselors will provide follow-up to families and students regarding unresolved issues in a timely manner and provide updates/suggestions for resolution. Counselors will serve as a liaison between all parties involved.* 

 

A Teacher Note is defined as a general update regarding teacher outreach conducted and student progress made.

 

A High Priority Teacher Note is defined as information that impacts a student's well-being or health that is urgent and important.

□ High Priority Teacher Notes are automatically shared via email with a high priority designation to the student’s teachers and counselor.

 

Referrals vs. Teacher Notes vs. High Priority Teacher Notes

Referral

Teacher Note

High Priority 

Teacher Note

Spoke to student’s mother at (XXX)XXX-XXXX. Told her that student has not been attending class. She mentioned that student does not need the math credit so I suggested following up with her guidance counselor. Made it clear that I would be happy to help student get back on track.

Spoke to student's mother about the importance of student attending class regularly and making up all missing assignments.

Student’s mom contacted me that she had a medical emergency and went to the doctor today. Everything is fine but mom said Student is home recovering and will not be able to attend the remainder of her classes today. Mom texted me the doctor’s note.

Student wrote the following on her ELA workload survey: "I'm also really depressed and it's hard to even have the motivation to get out of my bed." student has been struggling to submit work. She attends class, but she is missing several assignments, and she does not actively engage in class. Student has had some recent doctor's appointments.

I called home to let mom know that student is in danger of failing. Mom let me know that she is having tech issues.

During my mandated counseling session with Student, they mentioned that teachers are still not using the correct pronoun which impacts their mood and day. In school, please refer to student as XXXX and use the they/them pronouns and when contacting mom or family members, use XXXX and she/her pronouns.

During a New Year Goal setting activity, this student expressed they have been struggling with their mental health. I can see that the mental health stressors of COVID 19 have impacted them, and feel they can use some extra support.

Spoke with mom, checked in on student because we missed her on Monday. Mom and student are on their way home from Atlanta, and student should be back in class tomorrow.

Student did attend period 5 today and logged in at 2:31pm. In our conversation, she sounded very sick -- coughing, groggy, etc. She reported muscle aches and fatigue. She has not been tested, but she was traveling to Houston over the holidays.

Currently on track to receive NX in English due to lack of attendance - student # not able to receive calls; left voicemail for parent checking in on Student, letting them know when the semester ends and outlining a plan for prioritizing assignments to help Student bring her grade up as easily as possible.

Student is attending class but isn't engaged or responsive to direct outreach during class. The student is at risk of receiving an NX.

Student’s mom emailed me on Jan 18th that she will be absent from school on Tuesday, Jan 19th because she is having oral surgery. Mom asked me to inform all teachers.

I have reached out to student several times about attending class and handing in work. Student has not attended class due to broken computer and needing a new computer. I have told the student several times to put in a technology request using her phone to access her email and internet. She never did. I put in a technology request for her and called father then home again today.

Student is not handing in the required work for 12th grade government and is in danger of receiving an NX.

I received an email from Student's after school art program Free Arts that Student opened up about having some safety concerns in her household. They talked to her today and she said she is somewhere safe now, but that things have been hectic at home. I emailed Studenty today to check in on her since she did not attend my class. I provided the link of all counseling services.

Student is currently failing my class and missed the last three classes. She has not been attending regularly or completing work.

 

Prior to submitting a referral:

 

Get accurate phone numbers for student & parents/guardians.( Review Jupiter,  HSFI Data Dashboard and/or the HSFI Family Contact List for current contact information )


Make a phone call home and remember to leave a voicemail with a call back number if no one answers. Consider using a Google Voice number so that families can easily return your call.  Remember to document the call using Teacher Notes!

□ Allow at least 24 hours after leaving a voicemail before submitting a referral on the HSFI Data Dashboard. Consider sending a follow-up email first and cc-ing the student’s counselor.

Follow-up Email Script: Hello, this is [insert teacher name].  I called about [insert student name and reason for call]. Please give me a call at your convenience, or provide me with a good time & number to call. Please feel free to respond to this email or call me at [insert Google Voice number].


Schedule a conference with the student.

□ Create a success plan of action. Consider providing an alternative option for completing missing work (i.e. a project) to avoid any possible NXs.

□ If possible/necessary invite that student's counselor to the conference for support and student accountability.

□ Add any outcomes/goals set to “Teacher Notes” on the HSFI Data Dashboard

 

Make sure all assignments and grades are up to date on Jupiter.

□ Counselors will use this information to set academic goals with students and families.


Distinguishing what merits a guidance referral vs security referral .

□ Security referrals are for student safety issues that may require immediate attention

 

Submit a Referral If…

□ Your student has been absent for 2 consecutive classes or more during remote learning and you have allowed at least a 24 hour turnaround for the student and/or parent to return your call or respond to a follow up email and phone call.

□ You reviewed Jupiter,  HSFI Data Dashboard and/or the HSFI Family Contact List for current contact information and there is none available.

□ You held a conference with the student and/or parents and the student has not shown progress.

□ If you believe your student requires guidance follow up.

 

Overall Best Practice for Submitting Referrals:

□ If a parent/guardian has already been contacted for a particular issue, refrain from submitting a referral that may lead to a repetitive call to the parent, who has already been notified about that issue. Be sure to make a teacher note.

□ Please submit the correct phone number used to reach and speak with the parent so the person reviewing the notes knows the best form of communication.

What to include in a referral:

□ Outreach details:

Date/Time of outreach / Mode of outreach / Parent phone number

Callback number provided if outreach made via phone / Specific information regarding missing assignments

□ When entering a referral, remember to stick to specific low inference details about student performance,outreach made and description of outcome and goals created if applicable.

□ Tutoring/Office hours link 

 

 

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR:

 

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

MARCH 1

 

*Regular Bell Schedule

 

2

 

*Regular Bell Schedule

3

 

*Clubs & Activities Schedule

 

Guidance Dept.

Student Spring Assembly

 

SPIRIT WEDNESDAY ALBUM COVER DAY

Recreate your favorite album cover

4

 

*Regular Bell Schedule

5

 

*Regular Bell Schedule

 

Staff Town Hall

12:45 pm

 

 

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR:

 

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

MARCH 8

 

*Regular Bell Schedule

 

9

 

*Regular Bell Schedule

10

 

*Clubs & Activities Schedule

 

 

11

 

*Regular Bell Schedule

12

 

*Regular Bell Schedule

 

End of Marking Period 1

 

Student Town Hall

12:45 pm

 

 

Here is the Jupiter link showing the next two weeks calendar with staff-only items:

https://login.jupitered.com/0/embedcalendar.php?school=17645&token=9c16d03698&preview=1&view=calendar&days=14&events=1&staffevents=1&holidays=1&bellsched=1&color=220,70,92

 

 

HSFI FAMILY CONTACT LIST

A new HSFI Family Contact list for 2020-21 is now accessible with this link:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1J1vQRwmtNjBGgbigc_xtIE8QJ6y1iCRpaRstOEoskjM/edit#gid=0

All faculty have been shared on this link. The HSFI Main Office has focused a lot of effort this year in making sure Jupiter is updated and aligned with current student records.

If you come across a disconnected email, number, or address change, please contact Assistant Principal Danielle Silva at dsilva@hsfi.us

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

HSFI’s RACE & EQUITY WORK CONTINUES…

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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

 

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!

 

 

 

 

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/

 

http://www.rulerapproach.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Cultivating-Resilience-V2-1.pdf?mc_cid=6459a9ded9&mc_eid=[UNIQID]

 

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-08-03-why-self-compassion-and-emotion-regulation-are-key-to-coping-with-covid-19?mc_cid=422fd635fd&mc_eid=728f018796

 

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-08-19-schools-will-never-return-to-business-as-usual-here-s-how-they-can-make-the-most-of-our-new-reality?mc_cid=422fd635fd&mc_eid=728f018796

 

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.

https://ruler.online/register

Registration Code: 7wpzk3

When signing up please select staff. 

 

HSFI SEL Team

Ms. Molloy & Ms. Parisse

 

 

 

IMPORTANCE OF CONFIDENTIALTY

Breaches of confidentiality are taken very seriously by the New York City Department of Education. Unauthorized disclosures of student information must be documented and may result in HSFI being in non-compliance with federal, NYS, and NYC regulations and policies. Outside of staff within our school who have legitimate educational interests in the student, the following information should not be shared with any third party:

(1) Any medical records or information you may have access to, including any disability or accommodation related to learning or otherwise.

(2) Disciplinary records

(3) Any information from a student's education record (without permission from the parent or student)

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT MANDATED REPORTING PROCEDURES – PLEASE READ OVER

In the event that any staff member receives an email or receives information on a school program used for messaging students i.e. Jupiter, Google meets, gmail.. or while remote conferencing, from a student which indicates that the student is in crisis (e.g. alleged child abuse/neglect, suicidal ideation, self- harm), please follow these steps: 

#1 - Before any session, ensure you check any means for student contact information to make sure you have updated parent / guardian / emergency contact information. 

#2 - Call 911 to report a SUICIDAL IDEATION immediately and provide the police with student information (make sure the student is not left alone during this time) INFORM MR RASCHILLA AND YOUR DIRECT SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY. 

#3 - As soon as possible, call and email your administrator(s), copy that student's Guidance Counselor. 

#4 - In the case YOU SUSPECT alleged child abuse/neglect, you must call the Mandated Reporter Hotline (800-635-1522) to report the alleged incident. Ask for the name of the person that you are speaking with and the case ID number, MAKE RECORD OF THIS. 

Any questions, you can also call ACS Safety First (718- KID-SAFE) 543-7233. 

#5 - Upon completing the above steps, you must send a brief informational email to your administrator(s). 

#6 - If a report for child abuse is called, the following required form would need to be completed and it can be downloaded at the link below: https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/Forms/cps/LDSS-2221A.docx

#7 - The form should be completed electronically and emailed to your administrator(s) and borough field support representative(s) for ACS * Guidance can assist with this.

PLEASE REMEMBER, YOU ARE ALL MANDATED REPORTERS DESPITE NOT BEING PHYSICALLY IN THE BUILDING. 

Chancellor Regulation A-750 - Child Abuse and Maltreatment Prevention https://www.schools.nyc.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/a-750-9-28-2017-final-remediated- wcag2-0

Chancellor Regulation A-755 - Suicide Prevention / Intervention

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/a-755-english

 

 

 

SUICIDE PREVENTION / INTERVENTION

If you have knowledge that a student is considering harming themselves (or someone else) you must report this information to your supervisor, Assistant Principal Raschilla, or Principal Blank immediately. This directive applies regardless of whether or not the student has requested that you not share it with anyone. You cannot maintain assurances of confidentiality with respect to suicidal ideation and/or intent. Information related to suicidal ideation, intent, or attempts should be shared with one of the above persons by direct phone contact (do not leave voicemail) or in-person immediately.

PLEASE DO NOT report this information via email or voicemail.

Current circumstances increase the likelihood that information regarding suicidal ideation and/or intent may be shared virtually. It is crucial when assessing the risk of suicide in a virtual manner that you determine the location of the student and if there is anyone else with the student with whom you may speak.

Warning Signs: Warning signs are behaviors that may signal the presence of suicidal thinking. These might be considered “cries for help” or “invitations to intervene.” Warning signs indicate the need to inquire directly about whether the individual has thoughts of suicide or self-injury immediately.

Common warning signs include but are not limited to:

□ Statements such as: “I wish I were dead,” “If such and such doesn’t happen, I will kill myself,” or “What is the point in living?”

□ Talking or writing about suicide in text messages, on social media, in chat rooms, in school assignments, poems, or music lyrics

□ Looking for a way to attempt suicide, including trying to buy a gun, researching ways to die, or seeking/buying pills

□ Rapid shift in mood (e.g., from sullen or depressed to feeling “at peace”) ·

□ Giving away prized possessions and/or saying final goodbyes

□ Increased or recent signs of depression or anxiety

□ Making comments or off-hand remarks that the person feels like a burden

□ Feeling trapped and unable to see a way out

□ Increased and/or excessive drug and alcohol use

□ Neglecting personal appearance

□ A drop in grades

□ Increased absences

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

USING TECHNOLOGY REQUEST TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS WITH TECH NEEDS

If you know of a student that is having technology issues, please use Technology Request Form to tell the tech team of the issue.  Include the student name, technology issue and importantly, a contact number that the tech team can reach the student / family.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2WT0fizVk9Ttdn9MPeocvT-0K7qDL5NHRKva3dcLQsjl1HA/viewform

Spreadsheet that shows the Status of Technology Requests

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JMJrDp1Ig7CMiRh1gEOWD2rD6PzlmGdEgKWlmBBWIwo/edit#gid=1833053321

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.

 

 

 

 

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. 

In keeping with safe building operations, all staff will be required to sign the visitor's logbook and submit to COVID-19 related entry procedures.  Masks remain required PPE during building entry.  

Permits are prepared by Angela Ianniello, secretary to the Principal. Students are not permitted in the building on days of remote learning.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

W-2 FORMS AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY

Electronic W-2 forms can now be accessed/printed from NYCAPS/ESS. 

Paper forms will be mailed by the DOE to address on record. 

 

 

 

 

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Even if you have provided emergency contact information at HSFI, DOE strongly suggests entering this information in NYCAPS ESS as well.  After logging in, click "Personal Details" and then "Emergency Contacts."  

 

 

 

 

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

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JMJrDp1Ig7CMiRh1gEOWD2rD6PzlmGdEgKWlmBBWIwo/edit#gid=1833053321

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. KLEPACKI & MS. CHAVEZ for their efforts to celebrate Mr. Liu’s retirement - Thank you to MS. KLEPACKI for securing Mr. Liu’s Fashion Dollar Friday Championship Trophy.

 

Thank you to MS. NEWPORT for allowing a LaGuardia student to take her visual merchandising class.

 

Thank you to MS. SAN JORGE for leading the planning efforts for the upcoming student assembly.

 

Thank you to MS. VACCARO, MS. RICCI, MS. POWELL & MR. RUSSELL for their collaborative work on The Gap grant to build a CTE shared photo studio. Because of their hard work, we won the grant!!

 

Thank you to MR. ABDALLAH for his work with Browzwear, a new fashion design software, to get the licenses set up for our staff so they can begin Browzwear University next week.

 

Thank you to our entire staff Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Team - MS. KASS, MR. JONES, MS. SAN JORGE, MS. POWELL, MS. DAVID, MS. ROJAS, MS. CUYA, MS. ROCHFORD, MS. SEIFERT, MS. DE LA ROSA, MS. PATWARY, MS. GREENE, MR. MATELUS, MR. TRIMPE, MS. WADE, MR. CENTENO, MS. CUFFIE, MS. DAMIAN, MS. SOSTRE, MS. SCHLEIN, MS. MOKIM & MR. DIXON for meeting before the school day to continue our Race and Equity work in the HSFI community.

 

Thank you to MS. ANZALONE, MS. CASTRO, MS. MAGNER, MS. SMITH & MS. VARRICHIO for hosting an IEP meetings.

 

Thank you to MS. CASTRO, MS. DYE, MS. INCE, MS. KANG, MS. SMITH & MS. TRIMPE for supporting those IEP meetings this week. 

 

Thank you to MR. EGAN, MR. DUKE, MR. ROBINSON, MS. FESCKO, MR. DAWSON, MS. SAN JORGE, MS. HERRICK & MS. ZUBROVICH for participating in IEP meetings.

 

Thank you to MS. URENA for continually engaging families during remote instruction.

 

Thank you to MS. SMITH-BROWN, MS. BAKHOUM, MR. DORTCH & MS. RAMLOGAN for their amazing support of our Inclusion students.

 

Thank you to MR. LACHOK for creating a screencastify video for the staff in supporting of uploading student information to student IEP Teacher Forms.

 

Thank you to MS. HENEY for spearheading the Black History Month Spoken Word Contest.

 

Thank you to MS. DAHILL for planning ahead and preparing resources for Women's History Month in March.

 

Thank you to MS. TROTTA & MS. BOULAMAALI for preparing diplomas for our January 2021 graduates.

 

Thank you to MR. STAMPONE for his continuous support of Guidance in adding Wellness Call and NX Support systems to the Data Dashboard.

 

Thank you to MS. ARCAMAY for creating amazing Advanced Placement resources.

 

Thank you to MR. STAMPONE & MS. NEWPORT for joining the graduation committee.

 

Thank you to MS. MOKIM for helping the graduation committee.

 

Thank you to MS. GALANTE for facilitating all the orders for our seniors.

 

Thank you to MS. IANNIELLO for writing refund checks for our seniors.

 

Thank you to MS. ARCAMAY for helping with the senior shirts.

 

Thank you to MS. MOLLOY & MS. PARISSE, Thank you to MR. STAMPONE for “helping us resolve an issue we were having when sending out the Valentines. He is always there to support our SEL efforts at the school and his hard work is always appreciated!”

 

Nominated by MS. STAMBOULY & THE WHOLE CTE DEPARTMENT, Thank you to MS. MINKY – “Ms. Sara Minsky has been such an important addition to our department. We would not be able to do the day-to-day necessities without her. She has stepped up during supply pick-up to be in the building while students gather their supplies.”

 

Nominated by MS. CHAVEZ, Thank you to MS. ARCAMAY for “assisting with Virtual Portfolio sessions we have offered to potential middle school students. Her help has been a God sent with these sessions that take place in the evening hours.”

 

Nominated by MS. VACCARO & THE WHOLE CTE DEPARTMENT, Thank you to MS. CARTER who “always goes above and beyond. She cares about everything she does and is so easy to work with. She makes things happen with student opportunities in CTE!”

 

Nominated by MS. CISSE, Thank you to MS. CHAVEZ who “volunteered to make copies of an item for my student's Term 2 supply kit. And, she not only did it for me, but she also volunteered to do the same for anyone in our CTE FAMILY.”

 

 

 

 

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.