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Issue: 2019-2020-11
Justina Ketyer, Editor
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February 6, 2020
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Help the HCT Celebrate
a Nation of Diverse Readers
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YOUR ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED FOR THE HCT'S ANNUAL
READ ACROSS AMERICA EVENT!
The HCT will be Celebrating a Nation of Diverse Readers by once again participating in NEA's Read Across America! We need you to make the event a success. Join fellow HCT members as they experience the joys of reading with children.
Our reading party will take place on February 28, 2020,
from 3:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at the Hicksville Parent Center
So please mark your calendars now!
To volunteer as a guest reader or to assist in handing out books and other giveaways during the event, email Joanne Doherty at [email protected], and feel free to email Joanne if you
have questions.
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Celebrate Read Across America in HCT Style!
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The HCT will be participating in the annual Read Across America!
Whether you are reading to your students or just want to show your support, you can order this special shirt for delivery to your building.
Deadline for orders is Sunday, February 9, 2020 at midnight.
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HCT Store is Open for Business
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Most items also available in grey and navy
The HCT Apparel Shop is open for a limited time.
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Retirement Letter Deadline Approaching
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If you are planning on retiring this year, please remember to submit your letter of intent to Personnel no later than Friday, February 14th. |
Rally for Lawrence Teachers Association
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SAVE THE DATE
SUNDAY, APRIL 26th
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The LTA is in its tenth year without a new contract. The LTA is planning for it to begin with a march that will end with a teacher appreciation picnic in the park.
To help people understand, take a moment to view this video from the November 16, 2017 Board of Education meeting.
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Scholarships for HCT Members'
Graduating Seniors
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ELIGIBILITY
The student must be a graduating high school senior and must be the child of an HCT member in good standing.
DEADLINE WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020
The HCT office must receive all applications by Wednesday, May 6, 2020.
Late applications will not be accepted.
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LITBF LEN MOTISI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
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Long Island Teachers' Benevolent Fund (LITBF) Len Motisi Memorial Scholarship s open to high school seniors graduating this year who will be attending a post-secondary institution on a full time basis and whose parent is an active teacher in a Long Island NYSUT local.
Completed applications MUST be received by Stephanie Sullo, HCT President, on or before
Friday, March 6, 2020
. Send completed applications via inter-office mail to Stephanie Sullo at Dutch Lane School.
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Workplace Violence Prevention Workshop
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Monday, February 24, 2020
4:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Woodward Parkway School
95 Woodward Parkway
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Violence in school settings is increasing in our state's education system. This
workshop will focus on the rights and responsibilities of the educators and support
staff who are victims of workplace violence.
Guest presenters include:
- David Rothfuss - NYSUT's Research and Educational Services Specializes in Special Education- He will discuss programmatic considerations and Education Law.
- Dr. Donna Riter - Behavioral and Educational Consultant- Presenter of "Coping with the Physically Acting Out Child" at NYSUT's 2019 Health and Safety Conference- She will discuss how to address the day to day classroom concerns and coping strategies.
- Veronica Foley - NYSUT's Health and Safety Staff Liaison and Health Care Professionals Staff Liaison -She will discuss the Union's short term and long term strategies for mitigation and prevention of workplace violence.
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NYSUT's Long Island Health Care Professionals Conference
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Saturday, March 7, 2020
Huntington Hilton
Melville
8:30 A.M. to 2 P.M.
NYSUT Long Island Health Care Professionals Conference
Emotional and Mental Health Care in our Schools.
This conference is intended for NYSUT members who are school nurses, nurses aides, guidance counselors, school counselors, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech, therapists.
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Dr. Stephen Dewey, Ph.D.
- the effects of addiction on the adolescent brain
Deb Salamone, MS Ed.
- how to build a system of support around the whole child using the "trauma sensitive schools" model
NYSUT Staff and the Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association
- workshops and training related to health and safety
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This is an opportunity not to be missed.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
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NYSUT Student Debt Workshop
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NYSUT Student Debt Clinic
March 11, 2020
4 P.M. to 6 P.M.
Nassau Regional Office
1000 Woodbury Road, Suite 214
Woodbury
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With college costs skyrocketing to unprecedented levels, two categories of NYSUT members struggle to avoid being overwhelmed by student debt - newer members who recently attended or are currently enrolled in college or graduate programs and middle aged members whose children are now entering higher education. Unfortunately, many members confronting this problem are unaware of the resources available to them to help manage and mitigate student debt burdens. Both of our national organizations, AFT and NEA, offer debt relief counseling and assistance. This workshop will assist members to figure out how to manage the college debt nightmare.
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Hershey Park Discounted Tickets for HCT Members
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Tickets - $37 per person
- Includes the 2 1/2 hour preview the day before you visit the park
- Tickets required for any visitor 3 years and older
- Tickets are valid from May 1 to September 27
- See the website for hours of operation (weekends only in May until
Memorial Day and weekends only in September after Labor Day)
Meals Vouchers - $13
- Valid at select locations
- Includes an entree, side and a large fountain drink
Snack Vouchers - $4.50
- Valid at select locations
- Choice of either a bottle of water, fountain drink, ice cream cone or regular French fry order
Parking - $20
- Each full day in the park requires its own parking voucher
- Preview hours use the same voucher as your first full day in the park
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DEADLINE FOR TICKET PURCHASE IS MARCH 4th
Any questions, email Alison at [email protected].
please include Hershey Park in the Subject Line.
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Congratulations to
Agnes Clark (Dutch Lane) and her husband
Shawn on the birth of their son
Ryan Jameson.
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- Condolences to the family of Christine Szumigala (Middle School Health and Science retiree) on her passing on Christmas Day 2019.
- Condolences to Bernie Warde (Middle School Industrial Arts retiree) on the passing of his wife Betty.
- Condolences to Don Groening (Middle School Social Studies retiree) on the passing of his wife Maureen.
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HCT office hours are 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
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