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.
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NEW ITEMS:
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT VISIT TO HSFI THIS FRIDAY
Our Deputy Superintendent, Mark Rush, will be visiting HSFI this Friday, October 22 during the morning. He will be visiting classes so please have hard copies of your lesson plans available as well as virtual access, if requested.
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HALLOWEEN STUDENT GOVERNMENT PLANNED ACTIVITIES
October 26-29 - Movie week in the lounge (movie TBD)
Halloween Costume Contest October 29th - Staff and Students are invited to participate.
October 29th lunch periods -- flash mob dancing in the cafe by the Iconoclan Dance team
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WHERE TO GO AT HSFI WHEN STUDENTS ARE NOT IN CLASS
In order to improve the smooth functioning of the school, we will be emphasizing to our students that they need to be in a specific location and not in the hallways when they have lunch or a study hall. We will share with students a chart that shows students their choices for where they can go during a given period. Students will have a choice of quiet spaces where they can read a book, do their homework or listen to music or more social spaces where they can have conversations with friends and be a little louder. All students found in the hallways will need to have a pass from a teacher and a copy of their program to show where they are supposed to be.
THANK YOU to all the staff members who volunteered to oversee a quiet space for our students.
Here is the preliminary chart:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wpZN_Ae8qihIDMLyAtgdvQUmFMlZOBonAE8aD7raCas/edit?usp=sharing
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ELECTION DAY - NOVEMBER 2 - WE WILL BE REMOTE
Election Day – Tuesday, November 2 - is a professional development day.
In addition, Election Day is also a “remote, asynchronous instructional day for all students, and attendance must be taken on this date for every student.”
We will be doing our PD remotely, so plan to be home on that day.
We will need to be able to do both – do our PD and provide remote, asynchronous instruction and take attendance for every student. We will work together to figure out how to get this done.
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FEEDBACK ON REDESIGNED WEDNESDAYS
Thank you once again for your efforts to make our Redesigned Wednesdays a success!
Thank you to Ms. Dye for creating this brief feedback form asking for GLOWS & GROWS about our Wednesdays - https://forms.gle/oUWfahhrA4aGJzjg8
In an attempt to provide students the academic support they need, here is a list of teachers and their Study Hall periods and the classroom they are in. We are thinking of ways to formalize the movement of students on Wednesdays, but for now please connect with your Study Hall students to (1) See what subject area they need support in and then try to connect them with a teacher who has space to support them; or (2) If their specific teacher is available for help.
The one way we have right now to make this connection is to call rooms to see if there is space available – you add the number 1 to all room numbers for the phone extensions except for the 9th floor where you put the number 1 in front of the classroom. For example, Room 725’s phone extension is 7251 and Room 925’s extension is 1925.
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TEST ADMINISTRATION HANDBOOK
We are required to share with you the NYC Department of Education Handbook - please take a look when you have the chance. Here is a link to the handbook: https://infohub.nyced.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/test-administration-handbook-high-school.pdf
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FAB SWAG AVAILABLE TO HSFI STAFF
We are excited to let you know that the remainder of the FAB gear has arrived! For Staff that DID NOT YET receive a Long Sleeve Shirt or Hoody on the first day of school, please email Ms. Vaccaro at vvaccaro@hsfi.us - she will be more than happy to deliver you one before our next Fashion Dollar Friday!
We have seen a positive impact on the students and a sense of unity when we all come together as a team! Please consider joining in the HSFI new tradition and wear your FAB or FLY gear this Friday!
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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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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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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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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 MS. ABRAMYAN, MS. NEWPORT, MS. MOKIM, MS. CISSE, MS. DAVID, MS. CHAVEZ, MS. MINSKY, MS. BAILEY, MS. OVALLES, MS. HOSSAIN, MS. SANTOS, MR. REYES, MS. H. JOHNSON, MS. ABRASKIN, MS. NUNEZ, MS. SIOSON, MS. LA TANZA, MS. DYE & MS. SMITH-BROWN for volunteering to oversee a quiet space for students during the school day.
Thank you to MS. LA TANZA for supporting a student in physical distress for almost an hour until first responders arrived.
Thank you to MS. TROTTA for using strategic thinking to solve a caseload conflict
Thank you to MS. PADRON for going above and beyond to ensure the safety of a student outside of Fashion.
Thank you to MS. CARTER for dedicating several consecutive class periods of support to a student in crisis.
Thank you to MR. JOCELYN for always ensuring the sewing machines in the fashion design classroom are in perfect working order.
Thank you to MS. VACCARO, MS. CARTER & MS. RICCI for working to organize the upcoming Glam 4 Good event.
Thank you to MS. CUFFIE & MR. KEARNS for running their English Grades Level Focus Groups on Wednesdays.
Thank you to MS. BOHNER & MS. MOKIM for defusing a challenging student situation.
Thank you to MS. ABRASKIN, MR. EGAN, MS. GERASIMOVICH & MS. LISSAUER for helping to keep the SS department moving forward by running focus groups.
Thank you to all our Physical Education teachers - MS. SOSTRE-KING, MS. DONLON, MS. GREENE, MR. ALHIDAMI, MR. LUBRANO & MR. MENDEZ for supporting the asthma research program.
Thank you to MR. DOYLE for working hard while a colleague is on leave.
Thank you to MS. ROBINSON for sharing with the HSFI community festive decorations and stickers in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month.
Thank you to MR. ABDALLAH & MR. MONTENEGRO for their large efforts with technology requests.
Thank you to MS. CUYA for her work in the main office.
Thank you to MS. KANG, MS. KOHAN, MS. DIXON, MR. ZOLA, MS. SMITH, MS. MAGNER & MS. PARISE for supporting IEP meetings this week.
Thank you to MS. MUSARRA, MR. LUBRANO, MS. BATTS, MS. YOUNKMAN, MR. DORTA, MS. ROCHFORD, MS. ADAMCZYK, MS. CISSE, MS. KHAN, MS. MASIN & MS. ROBINSON for participating in IEP meetings this week.
Thank you to MS. INCE, MS. HENEY, MR. ROBINSON, MR. TRIMPE, MS. GARCIA & MS. O’BRIEN, MS. ANZALONE & MS. VARRICHIO for hosting IEP meetings.
Thank you to MS. SMITH & MR. ROBINSON for participating in the District LEADS meeting.
Thank you to MS. URENA & MS. INCE for supporting families and teachers in the IEP process.
Thank you to MS. WRIGHT, MS. HOLDER, MS. E. JOHNSON, MS. JONES, MS. SHAKOOR & MS. POLANCO for supporting various students throughout the week.
Thank you to MS. MOKIM, MS. CARTER, MR. HARDING & MS. POLANCO for their quick response to a student in need of assistance.
Thank you to MS. SANTOS for immediately assisting a student in distress.
Thank you to MS. SIOSON, MS. SANTOS & MS. BATTS for a successful student Green Team meeting.
Thank you to MS. BARNABEE, MR. LACHOK & MRS. HERRICK for leading the Science department focus group curriculum meetings.
Thank you to MR. ROSENTHAL for assembling student science demonstrations for classrooms.
Nominated by MS. JOHAR, Thank you to MS. ROJAS for prepped fabric and materials for the fashion classes and helped her figure out how to get seniors comfortable on the sewing machines again with an amazing face mask project.
Nominated by MS. JOHAR, Thank you to MS. NEWPORT for taking time out of her week to sit and talk with CTE teachers up for tenure. As Ms. Johar said, "Ms. Newport really eased my nerves about it!"
Nominated by MS. ZUBROVICH, Thank you to MS. COLLINS for sharing materials and mentoring new teachers.
Nominated by MS. POWELL, Thank you to MR. BURROWES for his collaboration in building the new Digital Media class curriculum.
Nominated by MS. POWELL, Thank you to MS. MINSKY for providing Ms. Powell with very helpful information about her students as they transition to their new teacher.
Nominated by MS. ZUBROVICH, Thank you to MS. COLLINS for organizing an amazing lineup of guest speakers for our senior career series.
Nominated by MR. BURROWES, Thank you to MS. MINSKY for giving Mr. Burrowes emotional support and guidance with his transition to teaching a new group of graphic design students.
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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