WEEKLY BULLETIN for Week Beginning 5.17.21

 

 

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR:

 

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
MAY 17   *Regular Bell Schedule   Computer Science Principles AP Exam	18   *Regular Bell Schedule	19   *Clubs & Activities Schedule	20   *Regular Bell Schedule	21   *Regular Bell Schedule

 

NEXT WEEK’S CALENDAR:

 

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
MAY 24   *Regular Bell Schedule   Calculus AP Exam	25   *Regular Bell Schedule	26   *Clubs & Activities Schedule	27   *Regular Bell Schedule	28   *Regular Bell Schedule   Last Day to Assign Graded, New Work

 

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

 

 

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 YOUR STUDENTS ABOUT THE END OF THE TERM TIMELINE

Communicate with your students about the timeline for the end of the school year and what is expected of them.  This goes for students who want to get a 95 as well as those students looking to reconcile a NX and get a D.

□ May 28th - Last day for assigning new graded work

□ June 1 to June 9 - Makeup week

□ June 4 - Deadline for tentative grades

□ June 10 to June 18 - NX Academy (details to follow)

□ June 18 - Final Grades are Due

□ June 21 to June 25 - Pre-Summer School

□ June 25 - Remaining Grade Changes from NX to Pass due

 

● 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.

 

 

 

 

NEW ITEMS

 

HONORING THE LEGACY OF MS. LAKISHA YOUNGBLOOD

We will be honoring the legacy of Ms. Lakisha Youngblood with the continuation of the print and textile design competition launched last year.  This scholarship was designed to honor her passions- print & textile design. Students were asked to create original print(s) and design a collection featuring the concept(s).

We would like to invite all HSFI staff to partake in the voting process. 

This link will direct you to a folder housing all of the student submissions, each labeled with their respective collection name:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nPqLcV2tEOLHtiLMS2zikfhBLAIk3OPZ?usp=sharing

Please cast your vote at the link below no later than Monday, May 24th at 5PM:
https://forms.gle/inyTw1BtKFA1want8

Two winners (1-selected by Ms. Youngblood's family + 1-selected by HSFI staff/ industry professionals) will be afforded a scholarship endowment!

THANK YOU TO MS. RICCI & ALL THE STAFF INVOLVED IN KEEPING MS. YOUNGBLOOD’S MEMORY ALIVE AT HSFI!

 

 

 

  

SUMMER SCHOOL 2021 INTEREST?

I know many of you have ideas about Summer School and I look forward to hearing them once we get more guidance on what we can and cannot do this summer.  In the meantime, please take a moment to indicate your initial interest and availability to work summer school.

The general framework to Summer School will include:

□ Run from 7/6-8/13 Mondays through Thursdays with Hours TBD.

□ We will need to offer students a combination of remote and in-person classes (In person classes will take place at Park West HS). The majority of classes will be centered around NX support, however there may also be some full length (45 hour) summer school classes as well.

Again, once we get more guidance on summer, we will connect to work around this framework.

Summer School 2021 Initial Staffing Interest Form Link: https://forms.gle/33RgSPzZsmUxufaMA

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT END OF TERM DETAILS

As we approach the end of the Spring 2021 semester, here are some important end of term details:

The last day to assign new work will be Friday May 28th. There are two weeks (4 sessions) of new material and new assignments. When we return to school after Memorial Day weekend, there will be a make-up period when no new graded assignments can be given, but previous assignments can be due. Students will work to improve their grades by submitting or resubmitting assignments. Enrichment opportunities as classwork will be provided. The make- up period runs from June 1st through June 9th.

During this makeup period, students will go to their Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday class one more time and participate in Wednesday activities and classes two more times.

For teachers, tentative grades will be due Friday June 4th so students with remaining NXs for Spring 2021 classes can be scheduled for the NX academy which runs from June 10 through June 18. More details to follow on the organization of NX academy. 

Between June 21 and 25th will be a pre-summer school NX boot camp as a last effort. 

Recap

□ May 28th - Last day for assigning new graded work

□ June 1 to June 9 - Makeup week

□ June 4 - Deadline for tentative grades

□ June 10 to June 18 - NX Academy (details to follow)

□ June 18 - Final Grades are Due

□ June 21 to June 25 - Pre-Summer School

□ June 25 - Remaining Grade Changes from NX to Pass due

 

 

 

 

TAKING STUDENT ATTENDANCE REFRESHER FOR SPRING 2021

In a shift from remote learning in Spring 2020, the DOE has directed schools to collect period attendance through an in-house system and to submit through STARS classroom student attendance (not interactions) via spreadsheet.

These student interactions fall into four categories

□ O - A remote student present online, or an in-person student present in a class remotely.

□ M - A remote student absent online, or an in-person student absent from a class remotely.

□ P - An in-person student physically present in an in-person class at HSFI

□ A - An in-person student absent from an in-person class at HSFI

Due to DOE reporting limitations, only these four marks are available in Jupiter Grades. Utilize the comment feature to indicate if a student arrived late or left early from a scheduled online class. 

Taking accurate and timely attendance is a professional obligation of all faculty with the final responsibility falling on the teacher of record. 

Attendance can be collected as directed by the teacher at the beginning, middle, and end of the period. It can be taken on paper or through other electronic means such as a video conference participation log. 

However the attendance is collected, all teachers must enter their attendance for their classes that school day by 3:45pm into Jupiter Grades. At 3:45pm the programming office downloads all of the attendance marks for that day and uses the Data Dashboard to analyze the data. A file needs to be uploaded by 4pm into STARS classroom to meet the school’s obligation to report daily attendance data to the DOE.

 

 

 

 

TEACHING EXPECTATION FOR FULL CLASS PERIOD

All teachers should be with their students for the full class period, whether 90 minutes or 45 minutes and whether in person or remote.  You should not be letting students out of class early in person or remotely.  Class time is a legal requirement and should be treated as such.  We are getting reports of students being let out of class early.

 

 

 

 

PREVIOUS ITEMS

Many of these items now have links to the text associated with the topic.  Please click on the link to the detailed information.

 

FASHION SHOW MARKETING MATERIAL RELEASED

Please take a look at the first set of marketing material of this year’s Fashion Show entitled ‘The Connection’ that launches May 26^th – please take a look at www.hsfi.nyc/fabmag and this promo video link below:

https://video.wixstatic.com/video/d66c4a_ec9de1fb7f7e44218fb20133f4baf565/720p/mp4/file.mp4

  

INFORMATION ON ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS

AP Exam are here. AP Exam Schedule and information is posted on the school's website at www.hsfi.nyc/ap The exam schedule this year has 3 administration periods. The first administration period is in school where students will be taking the exam using the traditional version between May 3rd and 17th. The second administration period is where students will be taking the exams at home digitally between May 18th and May 27th.  The third administration is where students will be taking the exams at home digitally between June 1st and 11th. All students are currently scheduled for paper exams. Any student who does not sit for the first administration will be scheduled for the second administration.  A list of students who sit for the in school exam will be emailed out to staff.

 

The schedule for the in person exam is below.  During regular school days, music will be shut off and there will be no announcements.

 

	8:00 AM	12:00 PM	Rooms
	(Report by 7:30)	(Report by 11:30)
Mon., May 17	Computer Science Principles		902, 906, 921, 923, 925
Mon., May 24	Calculus AB		902, 906, 921, 923, 925

 

 

LAUNCH OF ‘LET’S TALK NYC’

In partnership with the DOE, the School of Mental Health Program, the Jed Foundation, and Ogilvy Health, the Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health has launched “Let’s Talk NYC,” a self-guided online training that prepares all high school staff, regardless of their role, to become mental-health allies.  After completing the “Let’s Talk NYC” training, staff will receive digital and physical badges that will help identify them as adults who will listen to students and support their mental health.  In the fall, all schools will receive posters to hang in their school building to help reinforce “Let’s Talk NYC” messages, by addressing the stigma of mental health issues, encouraging students to share how they are feeling with school staff, and promoting help-seeking behavior.

Register Here: https://letstalknyctraining.org/

 

 

 

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR

As we wind down the 2020-21 school year, I wanted to get our school community's thoughts for the upcoming school year based on reflections from this challenging year.  We want strong voices from all members of the HSFI community including students, families and staff.  Based on the responses, we hope to form planning teams over the next two months to be ready for the summer and the Fall.

For example, one question that I am asking is:

'What do you think the goals of next school year (2021-22) should be?'

My responses would be:

(1) Help students enjoy school again and get used to being in person once again

(2) Help students through these stressful times that could have included illness, death, economic stress, food insecurity, being stuck at home and racial unrest

(3) Help students who have fallen behind in school either in credits, actual learning or both

(4) Help students who have been totally disengaged from school under these circumstances

(5) Student voice and feedback should be at the center of all that we do

Thank you! I look forward to reading your responses!

Here is the link to the survey:  https://forms.gle/eqCb6DdfmmHn5fFU6

 

 

 

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

 

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

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17ZdM95r9RBJb9Gj_1HNFGneaDGOiNE0x4pr27DW-Rnw/edit?usp=sharing

 

DATA DASHBOARD CORNER

https://hsfi-datadashboard-v3.herokuapp.com/students/student/lookup

From this link, you can:

#1 - Student Search

#2 - Look Up Student Schedule

#3 - Write Referral

#4 - Write Teacher No

 

RESOURCES FOR SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH IEPs

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SYcBkmbOyWAIkZXvfvgreXHn_acbw_8Q6lq0vP4Oi_8/edit?usp=sharing

 

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

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

 

HSFI CULTURAL CONNECTIONS CLASSROOM

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cwrxWhnyEepXK1nDP2Ae-aSo_sV3llK9cmYYoiC82Gs/edit?usp=sharing

 

GUIDANCE VIRTUAL WEBSITE

www.tinyurl.com/hsfiguidancehome

 

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING SUPPORTS

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oOpS9ZDHa8-yFwArw3WVmDe5ZlFxEE4IfH7720n1j-Q/edit?usp=sharing

 

IMPORTANT VACCINE INFORMATION

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10YIB3w8VLioQgucbWCiLK1XywulRqiypoT5jXrFJjHs/edit?usp=sharing

 

IMPORTANCE OF CONFIDENTIALTY

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VVXABEHe3TY0KYbY70QmMCn4xxZSr3tHnCd-hf8fXLc/edit?usp=sharing

 

IMPORTANT MANDATED REPORTING PROCEDURES

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z8wpydmtq2ztCAmqUbwRPP_qHwSxBk9EEezQ-BgXE9o/edit?usp=sharing

 

SUICIDE PREVENTION / INTERVENTION

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gHSC9baGMLm33zVekd0QNG-T3JfHp7pw1bGjIfkMB-4/edit?usp=sharing

 

REPORTING CHILD ABUSE

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cy8_Y-owU0bIZz8P1pZRawjF5vdpfvOvv1GPewqNI4k/edit?usp=sharing

 

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kv8vCrjg3S2s-o8uuEOpGer-Wy0WkleF8fdn-D8RVDw/edit?usp=sharing

 

TECHNOLOGY STAFF SUPPORT VIDEOS

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vJEVE6WvgpeSQ7Ibdy9jiORXEbGGYx4mx_8-0DenCQI/edit?usp=sharing

 

SAFETY & SECURITY IMPORTANT REMINDERS

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bFm0kRj3bzxouD-FV-OGqqoDji5dHhHcFts6x3HSrZY/edit?usp=sharing

 

● 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

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jqUOHirJDl8w9Mpwf1S25dT9j7eCktO7QM0qMpOb9Og/edit?usp=sharing

 

PROTOCOLS FOR RESPONDING TO CLASSROOM INCIDENTS

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qlypnfCuX1OWlTq_7m3SVzCCjBA78OM7iCEOUALH4Rk/edit?usp=sharing

 

 

STAFF MEMBERS WHO SOARR

Here are some SOARRing staff that are going beyond the call of duty for HSFI!

 

Thank you to ALL THE HSFI STAFF MEMBERS WHO PARTIPATED IN THE LAKISHA YOUNGBLOOD DESIGN COMPETITION VOTING.  It is important that we keep the incredible spirit of Ms. Youngblood alive!

 

Thank you to MS. NEWPORT for representing HSFI and sharing her lesson on Cultivating Genius and the pursuit of intellect during the Superintendent’s meeting.

 

Thank you to all of our Advanced Placement teachers - MR. EGAN, MS. ADAMCZYK, MR. RUSSELL, MS. VARRICHIO, MS. PAZ, MS. MOLLOY, MS. ABRASKIN & MR. KILPATRICK - for all their hard work.

 

Thank you to MS. VARRICHIO, MR. TRIMPE & MS. ANZALONE for helping to proctor the AP exams.

 

Thank you to MS. CUYA for providing one on one tutoring in the Main Office to help students recover their NX grades.

 

Thank you to MS. CARTER for going above and beyond to support a student and family in their journey through an alternate pathway to graduation.

 

Thank you to MS. PADRON for connecting with external organizations to provide social-emotional and academic support for a student that is currently hospitalized.

 

Thank you to MS. ABRAMYAN for pursuing resources to support all students emotional well-being next year.

 

Thank you to MS. SERRANO & MS. BATTS for working together on ensuring that Visual Majors are set up for success.

 

Thank you to MS. CARTER for continuing to support the Advisory Board in collaboration with CTE.

 

Thank you to MS. ARCAMAY, MS. NEWPORT & MS. WEINREB for collaborating to revamp the Visual Major.

 

Thank you to MR. DIXON, MR. CENTENO & MS. STAMBOULY for recruiting their freshmen students for the Photography Major.

 

Thank you to MS. ARCAMAY for beginning the Art Show virtual gallery.

 

Thank you to MS. ZUBROVICH & MS. STAMBOULY for starting to grade the Art Commencement Exam.

 

Thank you to MR. RUSSELL for organizing photo equipment orders and working to ensure AP Studio Art students have incredible portfolios.

 

Thank you to MS. ARCAMAY & MS. SEIFERT for all of their efforts around the 12th grade fashion show.

 

Thank you to MS. WRIGHT, MS. HOLDER & MS. URENA for working with students and families through weekly check-ins and support calls.

 

Thank you to MS. CASTRO, MS. DYE, MS. HUSTED, MS. MAGNER & MS. SMITH for hosting an IEP meetings.

 

Thank you to MS. INCE, MS. GARCIA, MR. LACHOK, MS. SMITH & MS. URENA for supporting those IEP meetings this week.  

 

Thank you to MS. GERASIMOVICH, MR. DUKE, MS. LEVENSTEIN, MR. ROBINSON, MS. PADRON, MS. MANEVICH, MR. SIA, MS. MOKIM & MS. GREENE for participating in IEP meetings.