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
WE HAVE A LOT OF STUDENTS IN CRISIS
We’ve had an extraordinary number of students who are in crisis - some have expressed suicidal thoughts and some have harmed themselves - please get a pulse of how your students are doing emotionally and if they are in trauma, let the Wellness Center know
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 that it is alright for students to not get it right the first time.
Here is an anonymous email I received from a HSFI Senior:
Good Afternoon Mr.Blank,
So this whole new grading system is really making it difficult for all of us and it's dropping down our grades a lot, which for us seniors is a huge thing because we are graduating and the colleges will also look at it. Please do something about it at the end of the day it's affecting us a lot.
Best Regards,
Anonymous
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NEW ITEMS:
TEACHERS CREATING A DIGITAL CLASSROOM
Teachers and related service providers will be provided a window from Sept. 9 to Oct. 1 to create and set up a digital classroom and will be paid $225 for this initial set up time. A supplemental check will be issued on Oct. 31 to compensate you. There is nothing to apply for in order to receive the supplemental payment. Staff coming on payroll after 10/1 must submit "standard timekeeping documentation (per session, coverage sheets, etc." to receive compensation.
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TAKE ATTENDANCE USING YOUR JUPITER CLASS LISTS ON TUESDAY
Thank you for your help in sending students down to the auditorium during Periods 2 & 8 last week to get their most up-to-date class program. We still have a large number of students who are in the wrong class.
HELP NEEDED: Please take attendance next Tuesday using your Jupiter class lists / do not use your bubble sheets.
If a student is in your classroom and not on your roster, send them down to Room 101 to see their guidance counselor.
One BIG clarification – we still need to do bubble sheets for the legal requirement – we just need you to take attendance off the Jupiter lists to identify those students in the wrong class.
Thank you – sorry for the additional work but this is important
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HSFI's RACE & EQUITY NEXT STEPS...
As we get on firmer footing with the start of the school year, we would like to build on our previous efforts around Race & Equity to move this work forward.
Our Race & Equity Youth Leaders are in place with their plans for celebrating our school’s diversity throughout the school year.
We would like to have these student leaders partner with HSFI staff. We wanted to open up this opportunity to partner with our student leaders to all HSFI staff members regardless of whether you are new to the school community or a HSFI veteran involved in our previous efforts that centered around our book study of ‘Not Light, But Fire’ and our instructional rounds in collaboration with Harvard University’s Reimagining Integration project.
The plan is to have staff and students meet around 2 times a month on Wednesdays from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 4:30 on selected dates where we are partnering with an organization called ‘Diversity Talks’ to lead this student-staff group in professional development sessions around the following topics:
□ Anti-Racism: How to Talk About Race (Part I)
□ Anti-Racism: How to Talk About Race (Part II)
□ Confronting Your Unconscious: Addressing Implicit Bias
□ The Elephants in the Room: Power and Privilege
□ Boys Will Be Boys: The Cycle of Toxic Masculinity
□ Pull Yourself Up By Your Bootstraps: Examining Classism
□ Reconciliation: The Power of Collective Accountability
The hope is that this community of staff and students will help develop some of our ‘Other Professional Work’ on Wednesdays focused on these Race & Equity issues.
All staff participating in this work will be paid per session for your time. This opportunity is open to all school titles – you do have to be a teacher to get involved.
These race and equity efforts are a big part of our Superintendent’s priorities, so getting involved is an excellent resume builder for one’s tenure portfolio.
To be clear, the first time commitment you would need to make is this Wednesday, October 13 from 3:00 to 4:30 for the first PD session with Diversity Talks.
Please just email me - dblank@hsfi.us or dblank@schools.nyc.gov if you are interested in being part of our Race & Equity Leadership Team. All are welcome! Thank you!
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LOOKING TO HIRE SCHOOL AIDES
We are looking for people to hire in School Aide positions – we are looking to hire 6 school aides. Below is a job description that I am asking you to share with anyone that might be interested.
SCHOOL AIDE JOB DESCRIPTION
The High School of Fashion Industries is looking to hire dedicated people for the job of school aide. School aides serve in important roles within a school community as they directly interact with students across a wide range of locations throughout the school including our Auditorium, Peace office, Wellness Suite, School Store, Student Lounge, Cafeteria and in the School Lobby. Aides supervise these locations making sure students are following school rules. We are looking for school aides who can work 7 ½ hours a day, Monday thru Friday, within the hours of 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Here are the benefits of the position:
□ School aides get medical/health insurance that includes prescription drug and vision coverage.
□ School aides are represented by the DC37 Union.
□ School aides can enroll in a pension plan.
□ The starting salary is $15 per hour and that rate goes up with the years in service.
If you are interested in a School Aide position at the High School of Fashion Industries, please email Principal Daryl Blank at dblank@schools.nyc.gov
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STUDENTS SWIPING ID CARDS STARTING THIS MONDAY
This Tuesday students will need to swipe their identification cards to enter the school building. If students do not have an ID card, they will need to type in their 9 digit ID numbers to enter the building. This past week over 450 students received their ID cards.
Students without ID cards should follow the path designated by yellow tape. Jackson will assist those without IDs and move them along to the health screen. In an email to families, Daryl will be asking students to have program cards ready as they come into the building.
Students with ID cards should proceed down the way set by orange tape. They will be able to scan in without an issue and move along to the health screen.
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SUPPORT OF CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
First, thank you for doing this – it is great that our students have such a long menu of club and activity options!
Please let me know how we can support your club whether its supplies we already have in the school or something that we need to order for you – we want to put you in a position to succeed and students to have a great experience.
Please fill out this form with your request - https://forms.gle/SdXqZ8WsaH3epcq27
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KEEP YOUR ROOMS LOCKED WHEN YOU ARE NOT THERE
Make sure you lock your rooms when you leave, so students cannot enter rooms and be unattended.
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TEACHERS INTERESTED IN BEING PAID FOR CLASS COVERAGES
Any teacher who is interested in being paid for class coverages. Please fill out the form. Remember all teachers must do one unpaid coverage per term
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PREVIOUS 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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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
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DATES OF FALL PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Night Conferences: Wednesday, November 10
Afternoon Conferences: Friday, November 12
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SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH IEPs
We have begun to host meetings and distribute IEP teacher forms, please complete these forms as you receive them as they are crucial in creating a quality IEP. If you are invited to a meeting you will receive a calendar invitation and remember, meetings are hosted virtually. With this in mind, you will need a quiet, secure location in order to participate; You are welcome to join us in 329 if you are unable to locate a space.
In addition, at 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
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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ROOM 234 BEING USED AS AN ADDITIONAL ISOLATION ROOM
For the time being, we will be using Room 234 as an additional Isolation Room for students that need to be isolated because they are not feeling well.
Staff should use Room 425 as a space in place of this room.
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RESERVING PUBLIC SPACES IN THE BUILDING
Here is the link to reserve one of the public spaces within the building:
Link to reserve space https://www.hsfi.nyc/room-reservations
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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.
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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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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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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
Supply requests are for general school items and should be sent to your supervisor.
TECHNOLOGY REQUESTS
Fill out this form for a Technology Request - Technology requests are for assistance with current technology - Not a request for technology equipment:
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 MR. BURROWES for helping out the Watercolor Club this past Wednesday when students needed supplies - the result was seeing students making friends and having fun. The kids had a great time, thanks to Mr. Burrowes, it could easily have gone in a different direction.
Nominated by MS. WEISS,Thank you to MS. RONAN for being amazing with Ms. Weiss’s student who was in emotional distress and considered taking her life. She counseled and comforted her, making her feel valued and cared for.
Thank you to MS. RODRIGUEZ for doing over 450+ ID cards this past week for students.
Nominated by MS. JOHNSON, Thank you to MR. KEARNS for “going out of his way to make me feel supported, and has helped me with some critical tasks -- making time to do so! I am so glad to have such an experienced, knowledgeable ELA teacher helping me learn the ropes here at HSFI.”
Nominated by MS. JOHNSON, Thank you to MS. VARRICHIO for “being so generous with her insight, expertise, and time. She just could not be better to work with, and I feel that the students are so lucky to have her! She has such skill and dedication.”
Thank you to MS. WADE for overseeing the auditorium during lunch periods and for reaching out to students in need of additional support.
Thank you to MS. BOHNER & MS. McGOLDRICK for hosting ELA Focus Groups this week and helping support meaningful conversation around successfully implementing our new grading policy.
Thank you to all our staff members who are supervising clubs for our students - MS. BATTS, MS. BAILEY, MS. KHAN, MS. LA TANZA, MS. LAKE, MS. ROBINSON, MS. JOHNSON, MR. TRIMPE, MR. MATELUS, MS. KLEPACKI, MR. EGAN, MR. MENDEZ, MS. CISSE, MS. SANTOS, MS. SIOSON, MR. KEARNS, MS. PAZ, MS. KANG, MR. CENTENO, MS. SEVERINO-NORTMAN, MS. NEWPORT, MR. ROSENTHAL, MR. SIA, MR. CORBY, MS. DE LA ROSA, MS. KASS, MS. PADRON, MR. DIXON, MR. DAWSON, MS. DONLON, MS. SOSTRE-KING, MR. LUBRANO, MS. GREENE, MS. PARISSE, MR. ZOLA & MS. SERRANO.
Thank you to MS. KLEPACKI for working in her free time to decorate the math department space.
Thank you to MS. PAZ, MR. CORBY, MR. MATELUS, MR. DORTA, MS. VAUGHN, MS. LA TANZA & MS. KOHAN for being so flexible and understanding amidst necessary changes to their teacher schedule.
Thank you to MS. HERZOG for working so hard to cover classes amidst a shortage in substitute teachers.
Thank you to MS. MASIN & MS. RONAN for advocating for change and using solution-based thinking.
Thank you to MS. CARTER for staying after hours to support a student in need.
Thank you to MS. INCE, MS. URENA, MS. DIXON, MS. SMITH, MR. CLANCY, MS. ANZALONE & MS. PARISE for supporting IEP meetings this week.
Thank you to MS. BATTS, MR. RAU, MS. KHAN, MS. INCE, MS. GRANSTRAND, MS. H. JOHNSON, MS. MASIN, MS. CARTER & MS. MUSARRA for participating in IEP meetings this week.
Thank you to MS. INCE, MS. HENEY, MS. O’BRIEN, MS. LOOSER, MS. MAGNER & MS. VARRICHIO for hosting IEP meetings.
Thank you to MS. JONES, MS. SHAKOOR, MS. HOLDER & MS. W. JOHNSON for supporting bus services.
Thank you to MS. WRIGHT & MS. ORTIZ for supporting a student in their transition to HSFI.
Thank you to MS. SAN JORGE & MR. LACHOK for working with students to review their transcripts and create an academic plan for the semester.
Thank you to MS. MASIN, MS. RONAN, MS. SAN JORGE, MR. HARDING & MR. LACHOK for participating in our SIT meeting.
If you want to nominate a colleague who SOARRS, email me before Thursday and they will be acknowledged in our upcoming weekly bulletin
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