Issue: 2021-2022-2 * Justina Ketyer, Editor * September 15, 2021
In this issue

  • Making Strides
  • Last Call for HCT Apparel!
  • Which College is Right for You?
  • Covid-19 Testing Mandates
  • Support the Hicksville PTAs
  • Are You Interested in Tutoring?
  • NYSUT Member Benefits Webinar for New Members
  • Zumba with Petrice and the HCT
  • LOFT Teacher Event
  • NYSUT Disaster Relief Fund for Victims of Hurricanes
  • Condolences
  • Congratulations!
  • It's a Boy!
  • Retiree News
  • Robin Zeller - Audiological & Speech Pathology Service For Adults & Children
  • NYSUT Member Benefits
  • News Around the Schools
The HCT Continues the Fight Against Breast Cancer
A dedicated team of HCT colleagues is fundraising for the American Cancer Society's support services and lifesaving research.
Get Ready for the HCT's Annual Pink Out on Friday, October 15th!
This year choose from short-sleeve and long-sleeve t-shirts, as well as a full-zip hoodie.
All are available in black or gray.
Deadline for ordering is September 26th at midnight.
All proceeds will be donated to Making Strides
For further information, email 
Team Leader, Christine Anderson (christineking@optonline.net)
Last Call for HCT Apparel!
Store Closes September 18th (this Saturday)
Check out the newest additions to the HCT apparel store! Just in time for Fall, women’s and men’s long sleeve Oxford in white and navy.
Many more women's and men's styles are available!om
  • Ladies' and Men's Embroidered Polos (black or navy)
  • Embroidered 1/4 Zip Performance Shirt (gray)
  • Embroidered Hoodie (black or navy)
  • Embroidered T-Shirt (black or navy)
  • Ladies' V-Neck T-Shirt (black or navy)
  • Rain Jacket (black)
  • Ladies' 1/4 Zip (black or gray)
  • Men's 1/4 Zip (black or navy)
  • Ladies' and Men's Full Zip Jacket (black or navy)
  • Long Sleeve T-Shirt (black or blue)
A portion of each sale will benefit the HCT Scholarship program.

All orders will be delivered to your school building.m
Are you looking at colleges and universities for your child? To help you with your research, the AFT has developed a helpful guide, which includes an on-campus checklist. You will find sample questions to help you evaluate each school. If you would like a hard copy of the booklet, contact the HCT office and one will be sent to your building.
What You Need to Know

  • If you are vaccinated and show your vaccination card to the school nurse in your building by this Friday, September 17th, you can opt out of testing.
  • If you are vaccinated and choose not to show your vaccination card, you must participate in the weekly testing.
  • If you are not vaccinated, you must participate in the weekly testing.

Members who need to be tested, do not have to use the district testing site. Members can go to their own doctors, pharmacies, or other testing sites and bring in proof of a negative test. More information will be distributed from the district at the beginning of next week.
Support the Hicksville PTAs.
Become a Member Today.


Please remember to choose Teacher/Staff Membership when joining.
Are you interested in tutoring?
The HCT is updating its tutor referral database. When we receive a call for a tutor, an email will be sent to members on the list who meet the criteria for the request. It is up to the individual teacher to make arrangements as to times, fees and location. We cycle through the teachers on the list to ensure that everyone will have an opportunity to earn extra money. Replies must be made within 48 hours so that we can respond to parents in a timely manner. Once we hear back from you, we will forward the parent's phone number and student information.

If you are interested in being listed in our tutor database or would like to remain in the database, please download and complete the Tutor Referral Form and mail it to the HCT at 535 South Broadway, Suite 212, Hicksville, NY 11801. If you prefer, you can scan the completed form and email it to Hicksville_Teachers@verizon.net.
Friday, October 15th from 7 PM to 8 PM
Competitive Edge Studio
132 North Wellwood Avenue
Lindenhurst, 11757

Get your heart rate going with colleagues, friends and family at this
FREE EVENT!!

Registration is open to HCT members and their friends and family.
LOFT Teacher Event!
September 17th
Donations are being taken at NYSUT’s Disaster Relief Fund. The 501(c)3 can help union members impacted by Hurricane Ida, as well as Tropical Storm Henri. If you know of a member who has been affected by the storms, direct them to NYSUT.org/DisasterRelief to apply for assistance.
Condolences to Samantha Guglieri (Special Education, Woodland) on the passing of her father over the summer.
Congratulations to Kayla Pacheco (Speech, Woodland) on her recent engagement. 
Congratulations to Meryl Landau (Social Studies, High School) and her husband on the birth of their new baby.
Joseph F. LoGiudice Ph.D, District School Psychologist, retired in 1994. Joseph is living part time in Florida and part time in New York and is licensed as a psychologist in both states . He is currently on emergency call lists to provide pro bono assistance in the event of an emergency.

Rosalie Sones, 5th & 6th grade at East Street, Willet and Woodland; Math, 6th Grade, retired in 2003. Rosalie has enjoyed 18 years living in a Florida community with her husband of 52 years. She learned to play pickleball, canasta and mahjong in her spare time while bike riding, walking 3 miles a day, playing bridge, and cruising. She has taken on community leadership roles- Advisory Committee; Neighborhood Captain; treasurer of 2 clubs and volunteered her time in the Lifestyles Activity Office and Resident 2 Resident Resource Center. She loves being part of her 4 grandchildren's lives!

Joe Scalia, English and Creative Writing at Middle and High Schools, retired in 1997. He is writing books (UFSD 71), painting watercolors and still getting into trouble! Check out his website for more information: josephescalia.com. He hopes everyone had a fun and restful summer.

Noreen Levine, Special Ed inclusion classes, Resource Room, retired in 2011. She says, "I’m loving life in beautiful Florida!"
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HCT office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 AM to 5 PM when school is in session.
535 South Broadway, Suite 212
Hicksville, NY 11801
Phone: 516-937-1288
Fax: 516-937-1925