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Issue: 2019-2020-12
Justina Ketyer, Editor
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February 27, 2020
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In this issue:
- Help the HCT Celebrate a Nation of Diverse Readers
- Hershey Park Discount for HCT Members
- Fund Our Future Program
- Loft Winter Sale Days
- NY Mets Union Night
- Rally for Lawrence Teachers Association
- Scholarships for HCT Members' Graduating Seniors
- NYSUT's Long Island Health Care Professionals Conference
- NYSUT Student Debt Workshop
- News Around the Schools
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Member Spotlight
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It's a Boy!
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NYSUT Member Benefit
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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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Are you a member who goes above and beyond? Do you know one who does? We want to hear about it! We love sharing the great things our members do both in and out of school.
Email
Justina Ketyer
with the details.
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NYSUT officers Andy Pallotta and Jolene DiBrango visited two Long Island districts on January 31st as part of the Fund Our Future Bus Tour. By making stops across the state, Pallotta is spreading the word that New York State Schools are owed over $3.4 billion in Foundation Aid.
The Hicksville school district is owed $13.1 million. Read about the Long Island Event
here.
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AN EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR THE HICKSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT!
FEBRUARY 27 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28
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WE HAVE A SURPRISE FOR YOU
40% off your entire purchase,
PLUS an additional 20% off your purchase of $100 or more!
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Offer valid at Woodbury Plaza location only
Excludes clearance merchandise
No adjustments on prior purchases
For more information, stop by and ask an associate.
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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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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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Want to celebrate or share news about a colleague?
Complete this short form
. We'll post the info in the next Connected!
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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 Josh Morrow (MIddle School)
on the birth of his son Ari Louis on February 18th.
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HCT office hours are 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
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