SCHOOL CALENDAR:
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
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR STUDENTS AS LEARNERS
Know that you know your students’ names, pronunciations and the pronoun that they identify with, the next phase of knowing your students is knowing what type of learner they are and how they learn best.
HSFI ‘CHALLENGED’ GOAL – RIGOR & RELEVANCE
IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR NEW GRADING POLICY
With our new grading policy in place, work with students so that they understand the policy and the idea behind a growth mindset that embraces learning from feedback and the it is alright for students to not get it right the first time
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NEW ITEMS:
MARKING PERIODS ESTABLISHED
1st MP ends October 26, Grades due Wednesday 11/3 @ 4pm
2nd MP ends December 8, Grades due Wednesday 12/15 @ 4pm
3rd MP ends January 21, Grades due Wednesday 1/26 @ 4pm
DATES OF FALL PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Night Conferences: Wednesday, November 10
Afternoon Conferences: Friday, November 12
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION NEEDED
Please fill out the Emergency Contact Information sheet - I can guarantee you that this information will only be used in an emergency. Thank you.
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES FAIR THIS WEDNESDAY
As part of our first Redesigned Wednesday on September 29th, we want to run a Club & Activity Fair for our students showcasing what clubs and activities will be available on Wednesdays as well as those clubs that will run afterschool on different days of the week. Per session will be available to supervise clubs and activities after school on all weekday afternoons including Wednesdays if you wanted to extend your club/activity on that day.
Students will get a chance to get information about the clubs at this Club & Activity Fair and then sign up for them via a Google Form.
The below Google Form will help us create the sign up form as well as prepare a location for you to present your club(s) to the students next Wednesday, September 29th.
https://forms.gle/hYoQHWjU1sMbbJMW7
You should fill out this form if you are:
(1) Supervising a Club or Activity on Wednesdays
and/or
(2) Supervising a Club or Activity After School for Per Session
YOU CAN SUBMIT MORE THAN ONE RESPONSE - FOR EXAMPLE, YOU MIGHT BE SUPERVISING A CLUB/ACTIVITY ON WEDNESDAYS & ALSO WANT TO SUPERVISE A CLUB/ACTIVITY AFTERSCHOOL ON ANOTHER DAY OR CONTINUE THAT CLUB/ACTIVITY ON WEDNESDAYS AFTER THE SCHOOL DAY ENDS
For clarity purposes, this form should be used for applications for BOTH Clubs and Activities are already EXISTED and NEW IDEAS for Clubs & Activities for either Wednesdays or other days.
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OLD ITEMS:
OUR TOOLS TO COMBAT COVID-19
We have the tools to combat COVID at HSFI - we all need to be on the same page and execute these tools:
□ Stay home if you do not feel well
□ Health Screening Tool - https://healthscreening.schools.nyc/ - fill it out before entering the building each day
□ Masks - if you are in the building, you need to be wearing a mask
□ Physical distancing between students when possible
□ Promoting Vaccination - a vaccine clinic will be in the building all this week
□ Random COVID testing - our first scheduled testing date is this week on September 21
□ Students and staff showing COVID symptoms during school will be sent home and get tested
If you have a student showing symptoms, call x1491 or x1010 and we will get the student to the Health Center for evaluation
□ Different rules for vaccinated and unvaccinated students who have close contact with someone with COVID
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IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE SHEET DEADLINE
Please make sure blue attendance sheets are turned in before 11 am.
Blue sheets can be submitted to the following locations: Room 819 - Outside of the Principal's Office, Room 501- Outside of the Library, or the Main Office - Room 125.
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SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH IEPs
Welcome Back!
With the beginning of the year 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. Please refer to the document below and let us know if you have any questions.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kOmsslvRr9h_gOXSmCSgXNgNd-8FG9nXsbUQ94G12ps/edit?usp=sharing
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NEW FASHION DOLLARS SYSTEM OVERVIEW & SUMMER PROJECTS
Thank you to Ms. Arcamay for her incredible work and effort to ensure we are ready for the school year!
Our Fashion Dollars system is live - you can give out Fashion Dollars by using tokens or using the online system - here is the login information to the online system:
Link: https://www.hsfi.nyc/soarr
Password: fashion123
We are positively reinforcing the soft skills our students need to succeed:
□ Students show evidence of LEADERSHIP by either motivating and encouraging classmates; building teamwork; and resolving conflict within the HSFI community
□ Students show evidence of understanding and appreciating the value of TEAMWORK and working in partnership with other HSFI community members
□ Students show evidence of effective COMMUNICATION with other HSFI community members. Effective and respectful communication includes:
Verbal communication (ability to speak clearly, concisely, and respectfully);
Nonverbal communication (project positive body language and facial expressions);
Written communication (composing written reports and documents);
Visual communication (ability to provide information using pictures and other visual aids);
Active listening (hearing what others say)
□ Students show evidence of PROBLEM-SOLVING by cultivating diverse solutions to challenges; exploring safe solutions to bumps in the road, and achieving SOARRing skills by learning from mistakes.
□ Students show evidence of having a strong WORK ETHIC by demonstrating ownership and commitment to the expectations of the HSFI community; Managing time and responsibilities by meeting deadlines and going the extra mile to excellence and improvement
□ Students show evidence of ADAPTABILITY, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to take on responsibilities outside of their comfort zone; openness to change and new perspectives
□ Students show evidence of INTERPERSONAL SKILLS including building and maintaining relationships with classmates and staff members; giving and receiving constructive criticism; being tolerant and respectful of others' opinions; and showing empathy with the ability to understand and share the feelings of others
Here is the link to Ms. Arcamay’s Presentation with Screencastify (Audio/Video):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nz6YepaJzSMLB8ttO2BEZRKqkEOvBSU8/view?usp=sharing
Here is the link to Ms. Arcamay’s Presentation - Viewer Paced Slides:
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DATA DASHBOARD INFORMATION
HSFI’s Data Dashboard is an amazing tool created by Mr. Stampone to get us all communicating with one another about our students. Here is the link to his Opening Day presentation:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ErGmbvSUUrgf8omrWYB7xZUpGs5GbZMFUCGHB8e3DKk/edit?usp=sharing
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IMPORTANT WELLNESS SUPPORT LINKS
OPENING DAY WELLNESS & EMERGENCY READINESS PRESENTATION
HSFI’s Wellness Team made up of HSFI Staff & Community Partners is dedicated to supporting our students and supporting our teachers with the tools to support students. Here is the link to the presentations by Ms. Frank, Ms. Reyes and Mr. Raschilla:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mD1iyB7pZDtHcNx40kRqTmFfGsfoyzN7THxAV2K59eY/edit?usp=sharing
GUIDANCE VIRTUAL WEBSITE
Here is the link to HSFI’s Guidance Department website:
www.tinyurl.com/hsfiguidancehome
SUICIDE PREVENTION / INTERVENTION
Below is a document with some tips around Suicide Prevention and Intervention:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gHSC9baGMLm33zVekd0QNG-T3JfHp7pw1bGjIfkMB-4/edit?usp=sharing
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SPECIAL EDUCATION INFORMATION
Our Special Education students are probably the group of students that need the most care from us.
Here is the link to Ms. McGuinness’s Opening Day presentation on what you need to know about our support of our Special Education students:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-GyWDXBAvwzUfZ3o85dlEkwLCLrLvOeCV-jxU6ObxMc/edit?usp=sharing
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ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
The Attendance sheets that teachers fill out are legal documents. Here is the link to Ms. Silva’s Opening Day presentation about our Attendance procedures:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_7AxQJgfqFKo9O5QmfNeu7_0GBiKCf5W9U6eFvgUA6Y/edit?usp=sharing
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CTE & COLLEGE ACCESS INFORMATION
We cannot forget why our students are here at HSFI - to study their Career & Technical Education major and get in a great position for life after HSFI which in most cases is College.
Here is the link to Ms. Boulamaali’s Opening Day presentation about our Majors and the recertification process:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zNjKcrtnstn5y3sxdfZM0SZTUdYMEOOW/view?usp=sharing
Here is the link to the slides on our College Access efforts and where the Class of 2021 wound up:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1f2Ggc7MDfXkfBguiyKkb87NvCTtBnIQkF3XPmYhfP4Q/edit?usp=sharing
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CHECK YOUR DOE & HSFI EMAILS EVERYDAY
The expectation is that ALL STAFF check your DOE emails daily – not just your HSFI emails -
BEST PRACTICE: Forward your HSFI emails to your DOE email
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IMPORTANT ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT LINKS
REMINDER: Do Not take reams of paper from the Copy Room - if you take this paper, staff will not have paper to make copies. If you want a ream(s) of paper, just submit a supply request and we will happily fill that request.
TECHNOLOGY STAFF SUPPORT VIDEOS
Remember the 2 most common ways to make sure your technology is working:
(1) Check whether your computer is plugged in or not
(2) Restart your computer
Here is a link to where our Staff Technology Support Videos can be found:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vJEVE6WvgpeSQ7Ibdy9jiORXEbGGYx4mx_8-0DenCQI/edit?usp=sharing
SUPPLY REQUESTS
Fill out this form for a Supply Request:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKQ2M7fZ3XNtCJB6FRxLTR-Y8-Snw2jgUFqVKGzpxhupmZZA/viewform
TECHNOLOGY REQUESTS
Fill out this form for a Technology Request:
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
Fill out this form for a Custodial Request:
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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY & SECURITY SUPPORT LINKS
SAFETY & SECURITY IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Here is a link to a document outlining some important safety and security reminders:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bFm0kRj3bzxouD-FV-OGqqoDji5dHhHcFts6x3HSrZY/edit?usp=sharing
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Here is a link to a document with 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.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jqUOHirJDl8w9Mpwf1S25dT9j7eCktO7QM0qMpOb9Og/edit?usp=sharing
IMPORTANCE OF CONFIDENTIALITY
Here is a link to a document outlining the importance of confidentiality:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VVXABEHe3TY0KYbY70QmMCn4xxZSr3tHnCd-hf8fXLc/edit?usp=sharing
IMPORTANT MANDATED REPORTING PROCEDURES
Here is a link to a document outlining your Mandated Reporter responsibilities:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z8wpydmtq2ztCAmqUbwRPP_qHwSxBk9EEezQ-BgXE9o/edit?usp=sharing
REPORTING CHILD ABUSE
Here is a link to a document outlining your responsibilities as a mandated reporter about any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to the relevant authorities.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cy8_Y-owU0bIZz8P1pZRawjF5vdpfvOvv1GPewqNI4k/edit?usp=sharing
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
Here is a link to a document outlining OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standards - this 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.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kv8vCrjg3S2s-o8uuEOpGer-Wy0WkleF8fdn-D8RVDw/edit?usp=sharing
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STAFF MEMBERS WHO SOARR
Here are some SOARRing staff that are going beyond the call of duty for HSFI!
Thank you to MS. MOLLOY, MS. PARISSE, MS. ROCHFORD & MS. SANTOS for organizing the successful SEL Youth Leader luncheon for our 9th and 10th graders.
Thank you to MS. RONAN, MS. PADRON, MS. ROYCE & MS. CARTER for supporting a student and family in crisis that required the assistance of first responders.
Thank you to MS. BOHNER, MS. KANG, MS. JOHNSON, MS. MOKIM & MS. SANDOVAL for administering the NYSITELL exam to eligible ELLs--a great challenge well-done at this hectic time of year.
Thank you to MR. ABDALLAH & MR. MONTENEGRO for their technology assistance.
Thank you to MS. ROCHFORD for her quick thinking with a student emergency. Thank you to MR. EGAN & MS. LOOSER for their assistance in helping cover Ms. Rochford's class.
Nominated by MS. ARCAMAY,Thank you to MS. CHAVEZ & MS. DE LA ROSA for helping to install the elevator murals 1hr before school started! The students were so excited to ride their new elevators.
Thank you to MR. RUSSELL for all his work on another successful year at Photoville. Because of his hard work our students have been able to have photos exhibited at this international photography exhibit!
Thank you to MS. VASQUEZ, MS. LEIGHTON, MR. BURROWES, MS. MINSKY & MR. JIMENEZ (our new CTE teachers) for starting off their first year so successfully and engaging students in learning from day one.
Thank you to MS. VACCARO, MS. ROJAS, MS. POWELL, MS. WEINREB, MR. RUSSELL & MS. ZUBROVICH for their amazing efforts in helping to support the new CTE teachers as new teacher mentors.
Thank you to MR. ROSENTHAL for getting our first science labs ready for the school year.
Thank you to MS. SANTOS for extended class coverage support.
Thank you to the Science focus group leaders - MS. BARNABEE, MS. HERRICK, MR. LACHOK, MR. STAMPONE & MS. SANTOS for organizing the student lab schedules and course standards for Jupiter.
Thank you to MS. SIOSON for organizing the elective standards for Forensics.
Thank you to MS. MOLLOY, MS. ANTUNEZ & MS. BARNABEE for beginning the mentoring process for our new science teachers.
Thank you to MS. URENA & MS. INCE for supporting IEP meetings.
Thank you to MS. TOMEO, MS. GROSSFIELD, MS. JOHNSON, MR. TRAPANI, MR. GERASIMOVICH & MS. MOLLOY for participating in IEP meetings.
A big shout out to MS. TOMEO & MS. E. JOHNSON for participating in their first IEP meetings at HSFI!
Thank you to MS. LEE, MR. MONTERON, MS. RUSSELL, MS. DAWSON, MS. KONO, MS. MUSARRA, MS. GROSSFIELD, MS. SAN JORGE & MS. REYES for participating in Implementation Training.
Thank you to MS. JONES, MS. SHAKOOR, MS. HOLDER & MS. W. JOHNSON for supporting bus service.
Thank you to MS. LOOSER for recognizing and supporting an ill student.
Thank you to MS. VELEZ, MS. CUYA & MR. MENCIA for all their hard work and attention to HSFI students and families in the Main Office.
Thank you to MR. OVALLES, MR. PEREZ & MS. TROTTA for their tremendous attendance outreach efforts.
If you want to nominate a colleague who SOARRS, email me before Thursday and they will be acknowledged in our upcoming weekly bulletin
