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Issue: 2019-2020-10
Justina Ketyer, Editor
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January 23, 2020
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In this issue:
- Bracelets Unite Elementary Students
- How you can help Puerto Rico
- Help the HCT Celebrate a Nation of Diverse Readers
- Celebrate Read Across America in HCT Style!
- NYSUT's Long Island Health Care Professionals Conference
- NYSUT Student Debt Workshop
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Hershey Park Discount for HCT Members
- Early Career Member Conference
- Earnings Limit from NYS Public Employment
After Retirement Increased
- Condolences
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Bracelets Unite Elementary Students
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The HCT purchased 2,550 bracelets for the district's elementary students to support the new OLWEUS anti-bullying program. The orange and black bracelets say "Support, Report, Defend" to remind students of steps they can take to help prevent bullying. Many schools have already distributed the bracelets; the rest will be distributed at the schools' kick-off events.
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How you can help Puerto Rico?
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The collapsed wall of the ruins of an iconic landmark lighthouse is seen in Guanica, Puerto Rico on January 6, 2020, after it was destroyed by an earthquake
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Puerto Rico
suffered another 6.0 magnitude earthquake, just a few days after a 6.4 magnitude quake hit the island
, leaving the people and infrastructure devastated once again.
Buildings on the southern part of the island have been completely flattened. Homes have been damaged beyond repair. Schools on the island have collapsed, and with continued earthquakes, people are fearful that additional schools, which have already been inspected and have suffered severe damage, will eventually collapse as well. And the already fragile power grid continues to shut off after these massive quakes, leaving the people of Puerto Rico without power.
Students and educators don't know when they will be able to return to their schools
as they wait for them to be determined structurally safe to attend.
The
people of Puerto Rico are once again feeling helpless
after a major natural disaster has struck their home, and
they need us.
Can you help?
In unity,
Randi Weingarten, AFT President
Evelyn DeJesus, AFT Executive Vice President
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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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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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More details to come.
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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Early Career Member Conference
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You are invited to the NYSUT Nassau-Suffolk Regional
Early Career Member Conference
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Huntington Hilton Hotel
598 Broadhollow Road
Melville, New York
Saturday, February 1, 2020
8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
A full Breakfast and Lunch will be served.
This free conference is designed to acquaint members in the early stages of their careers (five years or fewer) 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.
Call the NYSUT Nassau Regional office at 516-496-2035
to
register today with your preferred workshops.
You
will not be disappointed!
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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
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Student Debt Clinic is a double period workshop. If you choose to attend you may attend a total of four workshops.
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Earnings Limit from NYS Public Employment
After Retirement Increased
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Recently, Governor Cuomo signed a bill that raised the allowable earning limit of retirees under 65 to earn from a New York State Public Employer from $30,000 to $35,000. This change is effective January 1, 2020. Any compensation from a New York State Public Employer above $35,000 will cause a negative impact to an individual's public pension. The only exception to this would be if the employer has a waiver issued by the state.
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Condolences to Joe Hartig (Middle School) on the passing of his father
Condolences to
Sharon Golden (retiree)
on the passing of her husband,
Michael Gordon. Michael was a frequent visitor to Hicksville Middle School and spoke to the students about the world of business.
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HCT office hours are 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
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