Sunday, November 7, 2021

WEEKLY BULLETIN for Week Beginning 11.8.21

 GLAM4GOOD

I wanted to highlight our Glam4Good (https://glam4good.com/) event that took place at HSFI this past Thursday and Friday - an amazing organization called Glam4Good treated hundreds of our students to an amazing shopping spree totally free of charge.  Our students had an amazing time at the Glam4Good event - it was so nice to see our students have something so positive happen to them.  A HUGE thank you to Ms. Vaccaro for organizing and executing the event - an impressive feat considering all the logistics that were involved in making this event go off so smoothly.  Ms. Arcamay captured the festivities in video and Mr. Burrowes in photos - please take a look:

Ms. Arcamay Video

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QOiDIQjVb4txBqHf4vYjcIJA49Rt1zl1/view?usp=sharing

Mr. Burrowes’s Photos

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1keLpllbZ-K_pjkdHll0vCSsmm7ythX0Y?usp=sharing






















SCHOOL SAFETY / SHOWING OUR IDs

We had 3 students from another high school get into the school building on Friday, November 5.  They walked right by the security desk at 11:00 am.  School safety says it is not their responsibility for stopping these intruders - I find this absolutely ridiculous.  Moving forward, I have requested that school safety check IDs of all people entering the building who do not swipe their student ID cards.  This means that when you enter the building, please show your school ID to school safety – this includes in the morning when you arrive at school and when you come back into the building during the school day.  I apologize for the inconvenience, but we need to make sure we are all safe.  School safety cannot be trusted at this time.  Thank you for understanding!


SCHOOL CALENDAR:

  

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

NOVEMBER 8


Regular Schedule




 


9

 

Regular Schedule






10

 

Redesigned Wednesday Schedule


Parent / Teacher Night Conferences

5:30 - 8:00




11


NO SCHOOL

Veteran’s Day





 

12


Half Day Schedule

(Actual Schedule TBD)


Parent / Teacher Afternoon

Conferences

1:00 - 3:00


FASHION DOLLAR SPIRIT FRIDAY

Wear Your 

HSFI Swag


COVID Testing




MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

NOVEMBER 1


Regular Schedule


 


 

2


Regular Schedule

3


Redesigned Wednesday Schedule


Grades Due

4:00 pm



4


Regular Schedule



 

5


Regular Schedule


FASHION DOLLAR SPIRIT FRIDAY

Wear Your 

HSFI Swag





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

 

THEY DON’T CARE HOW MUCH YOU KNOW UNLESS THEY KNOW HOW MUCH YOU CARE

This is my favorite quote from Pat Summit who coached the University of Tennessee women’s basketball team and is the all-time winningest basketball coach in history.  It sums up why it is so important why we need to invest so much time in showing the ‘Care’ part of being educators.

 

HSFI ‘CHALLENGED’ GOAL – RIGOR & RELEVANCE

 

MAKING EFFECTIVE USE OF WEDNESDAYS TO HELP CHALLENGE STUDENTS TO DO BETTER

We need to work together to make effective use of our Redesigned Wednesdays to improve student performance and support our new Grading Policy.  We need to provide specific directions for students on Mondays and Tuesdays as to what they need to work on during their Study Halls / Content Area Labs on Wednesdays.  If you are overseeing a Study Hall / Content Area Lab on Wednesday, do a check-in with all your students and get them focused on what they need to do to improve their standing in their classes.


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NEW ITEMS:


PARENT TEACHER REMOTE CONFERENCES THIS WEEK

Parent-Teacher Conferences that are scheduled for Wednesday, November 10 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm and Friday, November 12: 1:00 - 3:00 pm.  All conferences will be remote.  There is no school on Thursday, November 11

Family Signup

Families will begin to receive report cards and the form to request contact from teachers and counselors on Wednesday, November 3 continuing until Tuesday, November 9th. Families can choose to be contacted by email or a phone call during Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Teacher Directions

You will be able to find your requests on the Data Dashboard as a Quick Link on your Homepage: Parent-Teacher Conference Sign Up List
Dashboard page https://hsfi-datadashboard-v3.herokuapp.com/familyEngagement/parent_teacher_conferences/home

Only your students will show on this list if they checked off that they want to be contacted. It will update live as families submit requests. You should continue to refresh and check the list for updates during both Parent-Teacher Conference Sessions. (While we will ask families to respond by 4 pm on November 9, the form won't close until the end of conferences on March 19.)

#1 - You can begin sending email communications to families as the requests come in.

#2 - When making phone calls, you should block your number or use Google Meet to dial out

#3 - Document your communication to the parent on the Parent Engagement form. The links column will take you directly to a pre-filled Parent Engagement form:

#4 - If you send the requested email, copy and paste it into the notes here.

#5 - If you make phone contact, summarize the conversation here. If you do not reach the parent on the first attempt, you should try again. Families might be fielding phone calls from multiple teachers for multiple children.

#6 - If you contact a family that does not appear on your pre-loaded list, click the link for a family engagement note.

Translation Services

DOE staff have access to free over-the -phone interpretation in over 350 languages through the DOE's contracted vendor, Linguistica International. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Steps

#1 - Dial 1-800- 889-5921

#2 - School’s District Borough Number- 02M600

#3 - Language needed (or country if you are not sure of their language)

#4 - Indicate whether the call will be for an IEP meeting

#5 - Indicate whether the interpreter needs to call the parent on your behalf

TIPS

#1 - Brief the interpreter on what will be discussed.

#2 - Speak directly to the parent/ guardian and in a natural (not loud) voice.

#3 - Avoid technical terms, jargon and side conversations.

#4 - Remember, everything you say will be interpreted.

#5 - If reading a script, do it slowly for the interpreter to repeat it all.

#6 - Confirm if the parent /guardian understands.

#7 - Do not ask interpreters for their personal opinion on issues discussed.

#8 - Understand interpreters may ask to clarify a point or issue for cultural reasons.

#9 - Initiate the ending of the call - The interpreter will be the last to hang up.

 

Notes

Note: The Parent-Teacher Conference hub is designed to minimize loading errors. If an error does occur, the first step would be to refresh the page. As a back-up, all the family requests can be accessed on this spreadsheet (view only) by the entire faculty. Staff members should then record outreach in a separate spreadsheet to enter into the dashboard at a later date/time. If a page loading error persists, contact Mr. Stampone to see if he can rectify.

 

Here’s a Screencastify on how to use the Data Dashboard to view Parent-Teacher Conference appointments and log your parent engagement notes:

 

Mr. Stampone shared with me this link from the UFT about the remote conferences.  If you cannot make it home in time for the conferences, you will need to do the remote conferences from HSFI.  Do not be late for the conferences.

 

https://www.uft.org/news/you-should-know/your-information/parent-teacher-conferences-will-be-remote

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OTHER PROFESSIONAL WORK - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10

This Wednesday, November 10, we will be spending the Other Professional Work discussing school tone and what we can do collectively to improve it.  There are usually two separate groups that meet during each OPW time - we will meet all together each period to have this discussion and action plan together.  Please start to think about this and be ready to discuss on Wednesday.  Logistics of the session will be coming before Wednesday.

OPW on Wednesday, November 17 will be a Race & Equity discussion facilitated by our Race & Equity Student Youth Leaders


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STAFF TOWN HALLS

Staff Town Halls will be back in December and continue through the remainder of the school year.  The town halls will take place on Fridays during the lunch periods (4-7) in Room 821.  As always, feel free to come and speak about anything you wish.  Student town halls will be starting up this month.

Here are the list of dates:


STAFF TOWN HALL

STUDENT TOWN HALLS

NOVEMBER


November 19

DECEMBER

December 10

December 17

JANUARY

January 14

January 21

FEBRUARY

February 11

February 18

MARCH

March 11

March 25

APRIL

April 1

April 8

MAY

May 6

May 13

JUNE

June 3

June 10


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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

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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HSFI CALENDAR

Mr. Stampone has put together a HSFI Calendar that we can all use in our planning:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NVsta8VIGdiKCSmhut-2xAmUzueAPlwNPIAG0essBfE/edit?usp=sharing


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GIVE OUT THOSE FASHION DOLLARS!!@!

We had a very successful Grand Reopening of our FLY School Store.  Students now know what they can get with their Fashion Dollars, so please give them out 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


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


You can get additional FD tokens by coming up to Room 819.


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:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSrdErt1g3nml9_JG5FRjnHaSxLcdkMZYgkiBKGV1MtPqw3l--Mg5k1yR_IPCGOacfWPMqOECIbaRHN/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000#slide=id.gef42b2f359_0_37

 

Below are the times the FLY Store is open.



































































 

If your students are confused about how many Fashion Dollars they have, here are the instructions we sent our to students to review their Fashion Dollar Balances:

 

1. Go to www.hsfi.nyc

2. Press the blue Login button in the middle of the screen.

3. Login with Google - Add your hsfi email info

4. Once you are logged in select the gold fashion dollar Icon at the bottom left of the screen.

 

They can also learn more at:

https://www.hsfi.nyc/fd view our tutorials and overview.


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MAP GROWTH ASSESSMENT

The MAP GROWTH ASSESSMENT is one of two assessments mandated by the NYC Department of Education to our students.

This assessment will be administered starting this Thursday, November 4th.  All 9th and 10th-graders will take MAP Growth which is a computer-adaptive test during their English and Math classes. This test is non-evaluative. The goal of this test is that teachers can use the score to inform instruction, personalize learning, and monitor the growth of individual students.  If a student answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. This type of assessment challenges top performers without overwhelming students whose skills are below grade level.  This is a no-stakes assessment designed to help us identify student’s learning strengths and needs.


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DEVERAUX STUDENTS STRENGTHS ASSESSMENT (DESSA)

The next assessment that the NYC Department of Education has recently mandated for all students is “a strengths-based social emotional screener” known as the Devereaux Students Strengths Assessment (DESSA).  The DESSA asks questions about areas of social-emotional functioning including decision making, relationship building, confidence, and others.  The Department of Education believes the information collected will be helpful to schools in providing support to students.  


It is my understanding that the DOE & UFT are in discussions about the administration of the DESSA.  I included information about the DESSA to Fashion Families in my weekly message.  Once this is resolved, we will be in touch about the administration of this assessment. 


Here are some website links with more information about the DESSA:

About the DESSA - https://info.apertureed.com/parent-portal & https://info.apertureed.com/strongresilientnyc

DESSA Frequently Asked Questions - https://info.apertureed.com/nycfaqs


As a school we are doing our part to get to know our students and their needs. Social emotional support is available to all students at our school from all of us including our community partners.  Our Redesigned Wednesdays contains an emotional intelligence discussion class. 


Here is a website link to a PDF of our Wellness Team and all the services that we provide to our students:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qXQtkHefYE25H9LX0N6utge5KU4080Yj/view?usp=sharing


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NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

November is National Native American Heritage Month. Please acknowledge with your students whether you are in a classroom or in an office space.  Teachers - please try to incorporate it into your lesson plans.

Our Race and Equity Youth Leaders have planned a month of Indigenous celebrations.  

First on our list is a 4 week movie watch party!!!! Every Wednesday during periods 8 & 9.  

Here is our movie selection below:

Buffalo Dreams

Nov. 3rd

The Book of Life

Nov. 10th 

The Education of Little Tree

Nov. 17th 

Coco

Nov. 24th 

Please publicize with your students.  Seats are limited so please have students RSVP using the link below:

https://signup.com/go/snUzURd 


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IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN - STUDENTS REQUESTING COLLEGE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

It is that time of year again - students will start requesting College Letters of Recommendation.  Here is a message from our College Counselor, Kate McKeon about these College Recommendations – thank you Ms. McKeon!

Our seniors are in the process of requesting letters of recommendation, so we wanted to take a minute to update new staff and give a quick refresher for returning staff on this process.  

We will continue to use Scoir (pronounced Score), students have access to SCOIR and have begun their college selection and application process. When a student requests a letter of recommendation, you will receive an email notification with a link to SCOIR. When responding to your first request (new teachers), you will be prompted to create a password that you will use for subsequent logins. Returning users just log into your account (the associated email is your DOE, not HSFI email). To provide a letter of recommendation, you may either type the letter directly into SCOIR on the school letterhead provided or upload a letter in PDF format. Your letter will then be available for the counseling department to send electronically with the student’s other application materials. 

□ There is no need to send students to the college office for the letter of rec info sheet - this no longer exists.  Students enter all information in the personal bio section of Scoir which you have access to once the student requests the letter from you.  

If you receive a letter of rec request from the Common Application, please don't submit the letter and contact me directly.  This means the student made an error that needs to be corrected.  

□ If you are writing a letter of recommendation for a student applying to CUNY, you will get a separate email from CUNY to upload your letter of recommendation.  

□ If you are new to HSFI, please keep an eye out for your invitation to SCOIR that will be sent to your DOE email.

□ And just a reminder there is no teacher evaluation that goes along with the letter in Scoir.  Yay!!


Attached is a link to a Google Doc that shares some tips and strategies on writing letters of recommendation and a section specifically tailored to COVID-19 and how to explain the impacts it has had on your relationship with students.  For some students these letters will have a large impact on their admission decisions so your time and thoughtfulness is appreciated. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mIC2DjC8WYiCzrDqca70h7ioURogHZcDpkh2ZFadc8g/edit?usp=sharing

Please contact me at kmckeon4@hsfi.us if you have any questions or issues with Scoir.


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DATA DASHBOARD FEATURE TO LOOK UP TUTORING / CONTENT STUDIOS AVAILABILITY ON WEDNESDAYS 

Mr. Stampone has done it again - here is his go around at creating a link where students and staff can lookup Content Studios based on specific student programs:

http://hsfi-datadashboard-v3.herokuapp.com/wednesday/


Here is the physical list of teachers and their Study Hall periods and the classroom they are in.  

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.


Teacher Name

CONTENT AREA

Period

Room

ABRAMYAN A

ENGLISH

3

940

ABRAMYAN A

ENGLISH

5

940

ABRAMYAN A

ENGLISH

8

940

ABRASKIN M

SOCIAL STUDIES

3

725

ABRASKIN M

SOCIAL STUDIES

5

725

ABRASKIN M

SOCIAL STUDIES

6

725

ABRASKIN M

SOCIAL STUDIES

8

725

ADAMCZYK M

ENGLISH

4

925

ADAMCZYK M

ENGLISH

5

925

ADAMCZYK M

ENGLISH

8

925

ALHIDAMI M

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

3

419

ALHIDAMI M

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

4

419

ANTUNEZ L

EARTH SCIENCE

4

602

ANTUNEZ L

EARTH SCIENCE

5

602

BAILEY M

ENGLISH

3

806

BAILEY M

ENGLISH

4

806

BAILEY M

ENGLISH

7

806

BAILEY M

ENGLISH

8

806

BARNABEE A

EARTH SCIENCE

3

824

BARNABEE A

EARTH SCIENCE

5

824

BARNABEE A

EARTH SCIENCE

7

824

BATTS K

FASHION DESIGN

4

521

BAYER O

MATH

3

604

BAYER O

MATH

4

604

BAYER O

MATH

8

604

BOHNER J

ENGLISH / ENL

3

645

BOHNER J

ENGLISH / ENL

4

645

BOULAMAALI K

CTE MAJORS

5

529

BURROWES R

PHOTOGRAPHY / GRAPHICS

3

529

BURROWES R

PHOTOGRAPHY / GRAPHICS

5

704

BURROWES R

PHOTOGRAPHY / GRAPHICS

6

529

BURROWES R

PHOTOGRAPHY / GRAPHICS

8

529

CAPRA L

SOCIAL STUDIES

5

723

CAPRA L

SOCIAL STUDIES

8

723

CENTENO M

FASHION DESIGN

5

622

CENTENO M

FASHION DESIGN

7

603

CHAN N

MATH

3

523

CHAN N

MATH

5

523

CHAN N

MATH

6

523

CHAN N

MATH

8

523

CISSE I

FASHION DESIGN

4

727

CISSE I

FASHION DESIGN

5

727

CLANCY S

SOCIAL STUDIES

5

722

CLANCY S

SOCIAL STUDIES

6

722

CORBY B

MATH

6

545

CUFFIE M

ENGLISH

8

319

DAMIAN M

BUSINESS & MARKETING

3

221

DAVID B

FASHION DESIGN

3

621

DAVID B

FASHION DESIGN

4

621

DAVID B

FASHION DESIGN

7

621

DAWSON E

EARTH SCIENCE

3

801

DAWSON E

EARTH SCIENCE

5

801

DAWSON E

EARTH SCIENCE

7

801

DAWSON P

ENGLISH

3

227

DAWSON P

ENGLISH

8

227

DELAROSA I

LIVING ENVIRONMENT

3

802

DELAROSA I

LIVING ENVIRONMENT

6

802

DIXON W

FASHION DESIGN

3

925

DIXON W

FASHION DESIGN

5

923

DONLON E

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

3

229

DONLON E

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

4

229

DORTA C

MATH

3

323

DORTA C

MATH

8

323

DOYLE (DUCK)

SOCIAL STUDIES

3

321

DOYLE (DUCK)

SOCIAL STUDIES

6

321

DOYLE (DUCK)

SOCIAL STUDIES

7

321

DOYLE (DUCK)

SOCIAL STUDIES

8

321

EGAN J

SOCIAL STUDIES

4

202

EGAN J

SOCIAL STUDIES

7

202

FRAGAZWIBEL K

SOCIAL STUDIES

4

845

FRAGAZWIBEL K

SOCIAL STUDIES

7

845

FRANK M

SCIENCE

5

826

GARCIA C

MATH / SPECIAL ED

4

524

GERASIMOVICH C

SOCIAL STUDIES

3

427

GERASIMOVICH C

SOCIAL STUDIES

5

427

GERASIMOVICH C

SOCIAL STUDIES

6

427

GERASIMOVICH C

SOCIAL STUDIES

8

427

GRANSTRAND P

MATH

3

544

GRANSTRAND P

MATH

4

544

GRANSTRAND P

MATH

8

544

GREENE G

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

4

1025

GREENE G

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

8

1025

HENEY V

ENGLISH

4

225

HENEY V

ENGLISH

6

225

HERRICK L

LIVING ENVIRONMENT

3

525

HERRICK L

LIVING ENVIRONMENT

8

525

INCE J

SOCIAL STUDIES / SPECIAL ED

4

822

JIMENEZ D

BUSINESS & MARKETING

8

225

JOHAR S

FASHION DESIGN

3

721

JOHNSON E

ENGLISH

5

645

JOHNSON H

ENGLISH

5

840

JOHNSON H

ENGLISH

8

840

KANG S

ENGLISH

5

902

KASS A

SPANISH

3

726

KASS A

SPANISH

5

726

KASS A

SPANISH

7

726

KASS A

SPANISH

8

726

KEARNS K

ENGLISH

5

906

KHAN D

MATH

5

524

KHAN D

MATH

7

524

KILPATRICK I

MATH

3

545

KILPATRICK I

MATH

4

545

KILPATRICK I

MATH

7

545

KILPATRICK I

MATH

8

545

KLEPACKI J

MATH

3

542

KOHM S

MATH

4

523

LAKE E

SOCIAL STUDIES

5

742

LAKE E

SOCIAL STUDIES

6

742

LATANZA E

MATH

4

540

LATANZA E

MATH

5

540

LEIGHTON L

GRAPHICS & ILLUSTRATION

5

621

LEIGHTON L

GRAPHICS & ILLUSTRATION

8

621

LITT D

EARTH SCIENCE

4

802

LITT D

EARTH SCIENCE

5

802

LOOSER A

SOCIAL STUDIES

4

427

LOOSER A

SOCIAL STUDIES

7

427

LUBRANO V

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

3

619

LUBRANO V

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

5

619

MAGNER E

MATH / SPECIAL ED

5

740

MATELUS J

MATH

3

740

MATELUS J

MATH

4

740

MCGOLDRICK E

ENGLISH

3

202

MCGOLDRICK E

ENGLISH

8

229

MCGUINNESS B

SPECIAL EDUCATION

5

229

MENDEZ O

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

3

622

MENDEZ O

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

4

622

MENDEZ O

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

6

622

MOKIM Z

ENGLISH / ENL

5

646

MOKIM Z

ENGLISH / ENL

6

646

MOLLOY K

LIVING ENVIRONMENT

8

629

NOBLE K

BUSINESS & MARKETING

6

919

OVALLES G

SOCIAL STUDIES

3

902

OVALLES G

SOCIAL STUDIES

8

902

PARISE K

SOCIAL STUDIES

4

701

PAZ S

MATH

3

522

PAZ S

MATH

6

522

RICCI T

FASHION DESIGN

4

603

RICCI T

FASHION DESIGN

5

603

ROBINSON T

SOCIAL STUDIES / SPECIAL ED

3

701

ROBINSON T

SOCIAL STUDIES / SPECIAL ED

5

701

ROJAS B

FASHION DESIGN

3

922

RUSSELL A

ENGLISH / SPECIAL ED

3

743

RUSSELL A

ENGLISH / SPECIAL ED

5

227

SANDOVAL C

ENGLISH

3

219

SANDOVAL C

ENGLISH

5

219

SANDOVAL C

ENGLISH

8

219

SANTOS K

CHEMISTRY

4

826

SERRANO I

BUSINESS & MARKETING

3

201

SEVERINO C

SOCIAL STUDIES

3

327

SEVERINO C

SOCIAL STUDIES

5

327

SHOLD E

LIVING ENVIRONMENT

3

822

SILVA D

SPANISH

5

321

SIOSON C

LIVING ENVIRONMENT

6

640

SOSTREKING O

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

3

1001

SOSTREKING O

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

8

1001

STAMPONE D

PHYSICS

6

629

TRAPANI J

SOCIAL STUDIES

3

702

TRAPANI J

SOCIAL STUDIES

5

702

TRAPANI J

SOCIAL STUDIES

7

702

TRAPANI J

SOCIAL STUDIES

8

702

VARRICHIO D

ENGLISH

4

646

VARRICHIO D

ENGLISH

5

845

VASQUEZ M

GRAPHICS & ILLUSTRATION

3

626

VASQUEZ M

GRAPHICS & ILLUSTRATION

5

626

VASQUEZ M

GRAPHICS & ILLUSTRATION

8

626

WIEDA R

ENGLISH

5

921

WIEDA R

ENGLISH

8

921

ZOLA J

MATH / SPECIAL ED

5

525


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JUPITER NOW SYNCS WITH THE DATA DASHBOARD WHICH MEANS ATTENDANCE & ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION IS NOW PART OF A STUDENT’S DASHBOARD PROFILE

The dashboard now syncs daily with Jupiter to include attendance and assignment information. On a student page, you can view the assignments turned in (or not turned in) by the student. Additionally there is a section showing the student attendance summary and a list of specific days absent according to ATS records as of that morning.


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PROCEDURES FOR TEACHERS PROCESSING ADD / DROPS ON JUPITER

This memorandum outlines the procedure for teachers processing add/drops on Jupiter. 

Here is Google document link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e0Figcy2deyQQ51CVSlvK7Jd3pszUMXR9s5cZFsUtVE/edit?usp=sharing

Even though the program changes period is complete, the programming office continues to make student program changes. These program changes arise from changes to IEP recommended program, security & safety concerns, NX reconciliations, and transfer credits. 

Students are programmed in STARS (which populates to STARS classroom automatically). These schedules are uploaded to the dashboard and to Jupiter twice a week. When a change is made, students are directed to pick up a new paper program from their counselor or the wellness office. Period attendance (white sheets) are printed once a week and will not reflect changes. Daily attendance (blue sheets) are printed automatically each morning and will reflect the changes as of 4pm the day prior.

When a student is dropped from a Jupiter section, a red will appear next to the student’s name on the GradesStudent tab. The teacher should finalize entering any outstanding grades for the student and complete the drop by clicking the red . Until the red is clicked and the drop completed, the course will continue to appear on the student’s Jupiter schedule. The student will not be released and automatically added to the new teacher’s roster until the drop is completed.

If the student is changing from one period to another of the same teacher, any assignments that are created in the old period and the new period will transfer automatically.

New students to your roster will be denoted with a green . Once the drop is processed, you will gain full access to them in your gradebook.

If you have any questions about the class enrollment of a particular student, contact the student’s guidance counselor.

Attachment(s)

1.     Jupiter Help - Transfer Students

2.     Jupiter Help - Transferring at the Start of a New Term

3.     Jupiter Help - Changing Periods in the Middle of a Term, Same Teacher

4.     Jupiter Help - Changing Teachers in the Middle of a Term

5.     https://hsfi-datadashboard-v3.herokuapp.com/public/Counselors 


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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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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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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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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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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

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsW_CZF4-ZozAK1J2z-0U9Lqf8aSLtakc1Kt1gT_YvhtD5jw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0


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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.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaRJDAPgpMmtBvru55m7dOFaHZnCBjX-ywaSZlVEwYwIDb5Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0


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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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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

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

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. SERRANO, who's last day at HSFI was Friday, after 31 years of teaching within the DoE (most of that time at HSFI), Ms. Serrano has decided to retire.  It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to this dedicated educator and amazing human being.

 

Thank you to MS. VACCARO, MR. JIMENEZ, MS. ARCAMAY, MS. DAMIAN, MS. COLLINS, MS. NOBLE, MS. RICCI, MS. ROCHFORD, MS. CISSE, MR. BURROWES, MS. ACOSTA, MS. MOREIRA & MS. CARTER for all their hard work to ensure the Glam 4 Good event was such a success.  Because of these staff members, every senior student was able to "shop" for free - each senior received two big shopping bags worth of clothes, accessories, shoes and personal care products.  Glam 4 Good wanted to give our students access to these items to help them dress for success and feel confident in all of their important upcoming events such as college interviews and job/internship interviews.

 

Thank you to MS. ABRAMYAN, MS. ADAMCZYK, MS. BAILEY, MS. BOHNER, MS. CUFFIE, MS. DAWSON, MS. DIXON, MS. HENEY, MS. E. JOHNSON, MS. McGOLDRICK, MS. MOKIM, MS. RUSSELL, MS. SANDOVAL & MS. VARRICHIO for working together as a team to carry out the ELA MAP Assessment.

 

Thank you to MR. ABDALLAH & MR. TALLONE for providing tech support for MAP testing!

 

Thank you to MS. CUYA for her dedication to serving families, students, and alumni in the Main office.

 

Thank you to MS. DAVID for assisting with inter-department meeting sessions.

 

Thank you to MS. SIOSON for sharing her classroom by inviting staff members for fun Halloween forensics activities.

 

Thank you to MR. SHOLD for always being in the hall to assist students between classes.

 

Thank you to MR. DAWSON for extending after school music activities for students. 

 

Thank you to MS. ARCAMAY for continually supporting the schoolwide Race & Equity work.

 

Thank you to MS. WRIGHT, MS. HOLDER, MS. W. JOHNSON, MS. JONES, MS. SHAKOOR & MS. POLANCO for supporting various students throughout the week as well as with entry and dismissal.

 

Congratulations to MS. LUCYSHYN, MS. E. JOHNSON, MS. PARIS, MS. DIXON, MS. KOHAN, MR. ZOLA & MR. DIDONATO for hosting their first IEP’s meetings at Fashion! 

 

Thank you to MS. INCE, MR. LACHOK, MS. ANZALONE, MS. GARCIA, MR. CLANCY, MS. E. JOHNSON, MS. KANG, MS. LUCYSHYN, MS. PARISE, MS. RUSSELL, MS. DIXON, MR. ZOLA, MS. KOHAN, MS. MAGNER, MR. DIDONATO & MS. DYE for hosting IEP meetings. 

 

Thank you to MS. LUCYSHYN, MS. MAGNER, MR. DIDONATO, MS. KOHAN, MS. HENEY, MR. LACHOK, MS. VARRICHIO, MS. E. JOHNSON, MS. RUSSELL, MR. ROBINSON, MS. GARCIA, MS. ANZALONE, LOOSER, MS. DYE & MR. TRIMPE for supporting IEP meetings this week. 

 

Thank you to MR. MENDEZ, MS. MASIN, MS. GERASIMOVICH, MS. KASS, MS. TOMEO, MS. H. JOHNSON, MS. ABRASKIN, MS. CARTER, MR. TRAPANI, MS. RONAN, MS. ANTUNEZ, MS. SAN JORGE, MS. MUSARRA, MS. HERRICK, MR. DUKE, MS. LA TANZA, MS. DAWSON, MR. WIEDA, MS. WEISS, MS. SERRANO, MS. LITT, MS. ROCHFORD, MS. KHAN & MS. LAKE for participating in IEP meetings this week. 

 

Thank you to MS. URENA & MS. INCE for supporting families and teachers in the IEP process. 

 

Nominated by MS. CISSE, Thank you to MS. SAN JORGE, MR. DIXON, MS. ACOSTA, MR. LACHOK & MS. MINSKY for “being an amazing WBL family!!”

 

Nominated by MS. CISSE, Thank you to MS. YOUNKMAN & MS. CHAVEZ for “helping to create the objectives and standards for the 11th Grade draping techniques & fashion design classes.”

 

Nominated by MS. DAVID, Thank you to MR. JOCELYN for going “above and beyond as he helped us prepare for the Fashion Design NOCTI examination.”

 

Nominated by MR. JIMENEZ, Thank you to MS. SERRANO for Nominated by Ms. David: Thank you Ms. Wright is always supportive as she helps to prepare and organize instructional materials for our classes.

 

Nominated by MS. NEPORT, Thank you to MS. LOOSER, MS. TROTTA, MS. PADRON & OFFICER WILLIAMS for “dropping what they were doing to jump in and help me support a student in crisis.”

 

Nominated by MS. NEWPORT, Thank you to MS. MINSKY for “her dedication to our department and the WBL team, most notably through her efforts to ensure all  HSFI students are registered in our CTE tracking system!”

 

Nominated by MS. CISSE, Thank you to MS. CHAVEZ, MS. GERASIMOVICH & MS. ARCAMAY for “giving permission for the WBL Guest to use their rooms to hold the interviews.”

 

Nominated by MS. SIOSON, Thank you to MS. SMITH & MS. O’BRIEN for “all the support and accommodation they provide to my students.”

 

Nominated by MS. DE LA ROSA, Thank you to MS. LUCYSHYN & MS. BARNABEE for being “such amazing room sharers!”

 

 Nominated by MS. DE LA ROSA, Thank you to MR. ROSENTHAL for “being so accommodating with demos and materials.”

 

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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