Issue: 2019-2020-3
   Justina Ketyer, Editor
October 3, 2019  
In this issue:

  • Show Your Hicksville Spirit at Homecoming

  • Help Save Lives from Breast Cancer

  • Do you have what it takes?
  • Workshops for All  Members
  • Introducing NYSUT's Nassau Regional Office
    Professional Learning Center
  • New Teachers Corner
  • News Around the Schools
  • Adventureland Take 2
  • Next Generation NYSUT Social
  • HCT at Union Night at CitiField
  • New Discount Program from AFT Member Benefits
  • Thank You to the Membership Engagement Committee
  • Condolences
  • Birthday Wishes
  • Retiree News
Show Your Hicksville Spirit at Homecoming
Show your Hicksville Spirit at
Homecoming on October 12th!

J oin your fellow HCT colleagues at Homecoming and assist at the HCT booth. Come for the entire time, or pick a half hour shift between the hours of 10 A.M. and 1 P.M.

Click here to sign up.
Help Save Lives from Breast Cancer

Cash donations or checks made payable to American Cancer Society, may be given to your building representative. Donors will receive an HCT Pink Out magnet.* You may also
donate online through NYSUT. Simply present your hard copy receipt or email confirmation to your building representative to receive your magnet.

In addition please consider marching in the annual walk at Jones Beach on Sunday, October 21st to raise awareness & to help combat this disease that is so prevalent here on Long Island. Nassau's Walk will take place at Jones Beach, Field #5. On-site registration begins at 7:30 A.M. Look for the NYSUT tent to registrater and to walk with fellow members. Click here for more information.
Do you have what it takes?
Imagine this.
You are trapped in a room. As you look around you start to notice strange objects and messages - or are they clues? Can you and your friends solve the puzzles, decode the locks, and escape within one hour ?
Join fellow HCT colleagues for a night of fun, mystery and camaraderie as you try to Escape the Room!
180 Michael Drive
Syosset, NY 11791

November 16, 2019
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
$40 per person
Check or cash is accepted

Please arrive by 4:15 PM
We don't want to begin without you!

Food will be provided from 5:30-6:30
(pizza, salad, garlic knots, soda & dessert)
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If you will be joining us, please  download  and complete the following form and send it via interoffice mail to Alison Silvestri at Hicksville High School. Please contact Alison at  516-582-9449  with any questions.

Workshops for All Members





Introducing NYSUT's Nassau Regional Office
Professional Learning Center
This year the Nassau Regional Office is introducing a series of
CTLE credit-bearing professional development courses for teachers and SRPs presented by NYSUT's Education & Learning Trust (ELT) . 

Below is a listing of the courses and dates. For more details and to register,

10/17/19   
Call to Action: Proactive Union Engagement in the Workplace and Community

10/19/19   
Understanding the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
This course cannot be used for CTLE credit because it is a state requirement for certification.

 10/21/19   
Addressing Anti-LGBTQ Bullying and Harassment

12/4/19   
Supporting the Social-Emotional Needs of English Language Learners Who Experience Trauma
1/16/20   
Working Safely in Schools: Preventing Illness and Injuries when Toileting Students
1/23/20   
Trauma Awareness in Education: Supporting Resiliency and Preventing Conflict
New Teachers Corner

Professional Papers to Keep

Accurate record-keeping helps protect you in case a dispute arises regarding tenure, salary, discipline or dismissal. We hope you never need to fight for justice in these areas, but if you do, you should be well-prepared. See below for a comprehensive list of documents to keep:
  • certificates, degrees and/or licenses
  • letters of appointment, appointment to tenure, successful completion of probationary period
  • observations and evaluations
  • records pertaining to retirement and yearly salary statements
  • records of commendations, awards, honors
  • records of sick and personal days as well as leaves of absence
  • official transcripts of in-service, undergraduate and graduate credits
  • copies of important letters to and from administrators and supervisors
  • copies of correspondence with parents
News Around the Schools
Want to celebrate or share news about a colleague? Complete this short form . We'll post the info in the next Connected!
Adventureland Take 2
On Tuesday, October 1st, the HCT was welcomed at Adventureland in Farmingdale. Our group of 30 people enjoyed rides, games, food and beautiful Long Island weather. A great time was had by all!

Next Generation NYSUT Social
Kayla Pacheco, Ruby Lainez, Michelle Iadevaia, and Denise Lamattina
HCT at Union Night at CitiField
Twenty-seven HCT members, friends and family attended CitiField Union Night on Sunday, September 29th. The gorgeous weather and welcoming atmosphere provided a wonderful backdrop for the Mets victory against the Atlanta Braves. The score was 7 to 6 and the game lasted 11 innings. The HCT was even recognized on the Jumbotron. Everyone had a ball!
HCT Welcomes the Class of 2033
A handful of dedicated HCT members assembled over  300 welcome packets for the class of 2033 last Friday. The packets each contain a book, bookmark, crayons and an HCT welcome letter and brochure. They were delivered to the seven elementary buildings this week. This tradition began as part of HCT's participation in NYSUT's Local Action Project and seeks to establish a strong home-school connection early in our students' educational careers.

Alison Silvestra, Sara Smith, Kyrstin Stehle, Dawn Dillon & Mary Shurley.

Members of the Class of 2033
New Discount Program from AFT Member Benefits
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DISCOUNTS
With this MEMBERS ONLY DISCOUNT, you can receive  up to 55% on 300+ core office and school products,  up to 30% on office services like printing and  free shipping on purchases over $50.00.

It's easy! Just download a discount card to use in the store or request a personalized discount card when you create an account
      1. Login to AFT members only site
      2. Click on Office Depot
      3. Create an account at Office Depot
      4. Start shopping
How to login to AFT members Only Site
  • If you are already registered for AFT Member Benefits, click here.
  • If you are not registered but have your card or know your member ID, register here.
  • If you don't have your card or Member ID, you can complete this form to request your member ID.
*When you get to the members-only site you can print a temporary membership card, request a replacement or update your account information.
Thank You!
         
Thanks to the hard work of the Membership Engagement Committee for arranging a special discount day at the LOFT. Last Friday, twenty-five HCT members received substantial discounts while doing their back-to-school clothing shopping.
Condolences
Condolences to C ourtney Schroedel (High School)  on the passing of her mother.
Birthday Wishes
Tara Schwartz Fork Lane School 10/1
Frank Ciaramitaro Hicksville High School 10/2
Clare Chotiner Hicksville High School 10/4
Jennifer Jedd Hicksville Middle School 10/4
Michael Guarascio Woodland Elementary School 10/5
Melissa Seguna Fork Lane School 10/5
Christina Marconi Lee Avenue School 10/7
Kim Giambrone Hicksville High School 10/8
Karianne Rose Hicksville High School 10/9
Mark Guiffre Hicksville Middle School 10/10
Tammy Lao Fork Lane School 10/10
Ruby Lainez Woodland Elementary School 10/11
Dimitra Anastasopoulos Hicksville High School 10/12
Lisa Nowakoski Hicksville High School 10/12
Christina Turcinovic East Street School 10/12
Agnes Piwowar-Clark Dutch Lane School 10/13
Dawn Dillon Dutch Lane School 10/14
Andrea McAuley Dutch Lane School 10/14
Robert Morris Woodland Elementary School 10/14
Diane Newcombe-Lypen Hicksville High School 10/14
Erin Orcel Hicksville High School 10/15
Jacqueline Bizelia Hicksville High School 10/17
Suzanne Caceres Old Country Road School 10/17
Lisa Iovine Fork Lane School 10/17
Carolyn Marschean Fork Lane School 10/17
Diane Teneriello Hicksville High School 10/18
Katherine Manning East Street School 10/19
Patricia Papageorge Old Country Road School 10/19
Stacy Polidoro East Street School 10/19
Amy Mastrocinque Hicksville High School 10/20
Nancy Redmond Burns Avenue School 10/22
Jaqueline Connors Hicksville Middle School 10/23
Omar Garcia Hicksville High School 10/24
Jennifer Christy Hicksville High School 10/25
Marta Giovagnoni Hicksville Middle School 10/25
Kevin Bunting Hicksville High School 10/26
Christine Janda Fork Lane School 10/26
Zachary Milack Hicksville High School 10/28
Susan Peterson East Street School 10/28
Kristen Pirozzi Hicksville High School 10/28
Sapna Garg Hicksville High School 10/29
Eva Shtein Hicksville High School 10/29
Retiree News

Rosalie Sones and her husband, Richard, celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary this year with their daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren on a lovely Caribbean Cruise. Rosalie taught 5th & 6th grade at Old Country Road School, East Street School, Willet Avenue School and Woodland Elementary School, as well as 6th grade math at the Hicksville Middle School prior to retiring in 2003. She and her husband have enjoyed a wonderfully active retirement at Solivita in Kissimmee, Florida for 16 years.
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