Issue: 2019-2020-8
   Justina Ketyer, Editor
December 11, 2019  
In this issue:
  • Alison Silvestri Honored as Teacher of the Month
  • Hicksville Holiday Celebration
  • Early Career Member Conference
  • Albert Shanker Grant Program
  • Virtual Food Drive for Island Harvest
  • Round Table Portfolio Sharing
  • Professional Learning Center
  • A December Loft Sale Day!
  • A "Closed Door" Event
  • Birthday Wishes
  • It's a Boy!
  • Condolences
Alison Silvestri Honored as Teacher of the Month
Alison Silvestri (High School) was recognized In November by the Long Island Nets as the Long Island Teacher of the Month. "It is a great honor and I feel very proud to be recognized for my efforts," she said.  The Long Island Nets recognizes a teachers based on their excellence in the classroom, commitment to education and the community, leadership abilities, and dedication to students.

Hicksville Holiday Celebration
A HOLIDAY CELEBRATION!
Join fellow HCT members and Hicksville staff members at this special holiday event hosted by George Tebbit and Eric Busto from Mutual, Inc.

Thursday, December 19th
3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Garden Social
1964 Hempstead Turnpike
East Meadow, NY  11554
516 750-5338

Complimentary food and drinks will be served.
*Please bring School ID


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Early Career Member Conference
You are invited to the NYSUT Nassau-Suffolk Regional
Early Career Member Conference
Huntington Hilton Hotel
598 Broadhollow Road
Melville, New York
Saturday, February 1, 2020
8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 17, 2020*

A full Breakfast and Lunch will be served.
 
This free conference is designed to acquaint members in the early stage of their careers with the vast array of professional and personal services NYSUT union membership provides. The conference features a menu of eight workshops. When you register you will be asked to select a total of 5 workshops. All featured workshops address issues of interest and concern to early career members.
Conference Workshops
Navigating the Complex Certification Maze
 
Understanding the Protections Provided (and not provided) by Tenure
 
The Career-Threatening Perils of Misusing Social Media
 
NYSUT's Education & Learning Trust - A Valuable Professional Resource for Early Career Educators

What You Need to Know NOW About the Teachers' Retirement System
 
You Can Realize Significant Savings Through NYSUT's Member Benefits Program
 
Student Debt Clinic**
 
From Hired to Retired

*Individuals wishing to register after that date must contact their respective Regional Office. If space permits we will accept late registrants, but they will not be guaranteed a seat in all of the workshops of their choice.

**Student Debt Clinic is a double period workshop. If you choose to attend you may attend a total of four workshops.
Albert Shanker Grant Program
The Albert Shanker grant was established to defray the costs of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)* certification to eligible New York State public school teachers. The New York State Education Department through the Albert Shanker Grant makes funding available to support eligible New York State public school teachers seeking their first National Board Certification.

Starting on July 1, 2019, the New York State Education Department will accept applications for the 2019-2020 Albert Shanker Grant program. Applications will continue to be accepted through February 28, 2020 or until all funds are exhausted, whichever is first.

Visit the grant website for more information.
Virtual Food Drive for Island Harvest
Thank you to all who donated to HCT's first Virtual Food Drive for Island Harvest. We raised $651 for this worthy organization. According to its website, every $1 donation can provide two meals to hungry families on Long Island. Congratulations on a great fundraiser and thank you for your generosity! 
Roundtable Portfolio Sharing
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,

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
A December Loft Sale Day!

SAVE THE DATE

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13th

40% off already discounted items. Must spend $100 or more. Doesn't apply to previous purchases.
A "Closed Door" Event

Special Invitation Warehouse Sale

Estee Lauder
80 Ruland Road
Melville, NY

Saturday, December 14, 2018
8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M

Tickets may be picked up at the HCT office by Thursday, December 12th at 5 P.M.
Birthday Wishes

Happy birthday to members celebrating a birthday in December!

12/1
Richard Melecio Hicksville High School
12/1 Jon Schwartzapfel Hicksville Middle School
12/1 Josephine Szewczuk Old Country Road School
12/3 Daniel Luu Lee Avenue School
12/4 Peter Antonicelli Hicksville High School
12/4 Laura Klimuszko Hicksville Middle School
12/7 Laurie Haddock Fork Lane School
12/7 Petrice Peppers Hicksville High School
12/8 Jill Bove Old Country Road School
12/8 Eric Saur Hicksville High School
12/9 Paola Martin Hicksville Middle School
12/9 Kimberley Reilly Hicksville High School
12/11 Andrea Ferrara East Street School
12/12 Laura Allicino Fork Lane School
12/12 Catherine Carey East Street School
12/12 Christopher Wisnowski Hicksville Middle School
12/13 Anne-Marie Geandomenico-Leahy Lee Avenue School
12/13 Richard Marlborough Hicksville High School
12/15 Erin Dolan-Dame Hicksville High School
12/17 Rachel Krieger Old Country Road School
12/18 Maria Mezzanotte East Street School
12/20 Dana Garelick Old Country Road School
12/24 Christine Mastrantonio Hicksville Middle School
12/24 Kathleen Nicolich Hicksville Middle School
12/25 Melissa Butler Old Country Road School
12/25 Jennifer McGahan Lee Avenue School
12/26 Michelle Lombardi Burns Avenue School
12/28 Evelyn Korzendorfer Holy Family
12/28 Jacqueline Notti Fork Lane School
12/30 Victor Lam Hicksville Middle School
It's a boy!
Congratulations to Crystal Lipski (Burns Avenue) on the birth of her first baby, Brady Maurice Lipski
Condolences
Condolences to  Noreen Levine (Retired 2011)
  on the passing of her husband  Nate.
STAY CONNECTED:
HCT office hours are 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday