High School ENL teachers Adriana Pavon Zucconi and Jacqueline Dixon organized International Night Thursday, March 16th, which featured food and student performances with different countries from our community represented.

Middle School Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Aleksandra Yadgarova has created a library of cookbooks and baking books for her students. If you would like to donate, please forward books to her at the Middle School.

HCT Members painted the night away at Muse in Port Jefferson during Unity Month! Fun was had by all. Keep an eye out for more opportunities from the Member Engagement Committee.

Tara Clark - Thank you so much for helping me move and sharing your rooms with me. Love working with you both! ~ Vanessa Reinhart

Kristin Powell - Thank you for just always knowing the right time to bring me caffeine! 💛 ~ Marissa Linsalata

Courtney Schroedel- For 6th period! 💜 ~ Marissa Linsalata

Theresa Berzler, Vanessa Reinhart, and Karin Reiner - You ladies are the absolute best to work with! Your awesome ideas, collaborative spirits, and just overall great personalities make it a pleasure coming to work each day. Thanks for all the laughs this year. Let's finish strong! ~ Kelly Znaniecki

Georgia Paliouras - You are an inspiration to all!! And I am so proud of how hard you always work, thanks for being such a great teacher and friend. 😀 ~ Ashley Hershkopf

Trish Wiertz - Thank you for being such an amazing grade level partner these past few months! ❤️ ~ Annamarie Abbatiello

 Download Commitment to Community Service Scholarship Application

Alison Silvestri (High School) - Delegate A

Erik Knudsen (High School) - Delegate B

On March 29, The National Day of Giving, several HS teachers took the opportunity to support Jersey Mike’s efforts to donate to the Special Olympics of NY. All month, a portion of Jersey Mike’s sales were donated to the cause, but on Wednesday 100% of sales were donated! Giving back never tasted so good and that’s no bologna!

The following school calendar was approved at the February 15, 2023 Board of Education meeting.

For groups of 15 or more, suites, or season ticket packages email Joe Grande at JGrande@Yankees.com.

New York Yankees Hicksville Congress of Teacher Discounts

Purchase individual discounted tickets here.

Discount is good for all games except the premium matchups.

please reach out to Joe Grande at JGrande@Yankees.com.

Help us keep you up-to-date on important HCT news and current events. The HCT Connected bi-weekly newsletter, Hicksville employment opportunities and political action items are just a few of the ways we aim to keep members informed.

Let us know if you have had a change or address or cell phone number. If you are not receiving emails or text messages, we may not have your current contact info.

Send us a quick email and we will update our records.

The HCT is updating its tutor referral database. When a request for a tutor is received, we will contact members on the list who meet the criteria. It is up to the individual teacher to make arrangements as to times, fees and location. We cycle through the lists to ensure that everyone will have an opportunity to tutor. Replies must be made within 48 hours so that we can respond to requests 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 participating in our tutor referral program or would like to continue tutoring, please complete this short form.

School-related COVID questions should be directed to Gail Hunker.

NYSUT has established a free, confidential helpline to provide members with resources, information and emotional support. Staffed by qualified in-service and retired individuals, the Peer Support Line can assist members with finding mental health and medical providers as well as other community resources. Contact the Peer Support Line at 844-444-0152.

NEW: PEER SUPPORT LINE -- Created in partnership with NYSUT Social Services and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, this confidential helpline can provide answers, resources, and empathetic support when you need it.

STUDENT LOAN COUNSELING -- NYSUT members can speak with a Cambridge Credit Counseling loan counselor, attend a NYSUT Student Loan Workshop, or visit the Cambridge Student Loan Portal through this helpful resource.

FINANCIAL LEARNING CENTER -- Powered by Kiplinger's Personal Finance, this platform offers numerous articles designed to assist NYSUT members with achieving their personal financial goals and better understand the nuances of insurance, savings, investing, and more.

DEBT COUNSELING -- All NYSUT members (both in-service and retiree) are eligible to receive a free, no obligation debt consultation with a Cambridge Credit Counseling certified counselor.

NEW MEMBER LIFE INSURANCE POLICY -- New NYSUT members are eligible to receive a free term life insurance policy providing coverage for up to $25,000 for one year, guaranteed renewable at the end of the year.

NEW: ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE -- All NYSUT members (both in-service and retiree) are automatically provided with a $5,000 accidental death & dismemberment insurance benefit (previously, the coverage amount was $1,500 per member)

TRAVEL ASSISTANCE SERVICES -- All NYSUT members (both in-service and retiree) are automatically provided with travel assistance services from Europ Assistance that focus on providing coordination services to travelers.

NATIONAL AFFILIATE RESOURCES -- Your status as a NYSUT member provides you with access to complimentary life insurance from the National Education Association, along with an accidental death & dismemberment insurance benefit and trauma counseling services from the American Federation of Teachers

Learn more about individual benefits here.

Congratulations to Katelyn Howell-Luu (MS Social Worker) on the birth of her daughter, Brooklyn Anna, born March 21st.

Send your news here.

Condolences to the family and friends of Lauretta Biasi Rayzak (Secondary Foreign Language Teacher), who passed away suddenly on March 28th. Lauretta will be waked on Sunday, April 2nd, from 3 PM to 7 PM at Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 47 Jerusalem Avenue, Hicksville.

If you have not already submitted your dues for this year, we've made it easy. Simply mail your payment of $15 to the Hicksville Congress of Teachers with a note stating retiree dues to the address below. In order to continue your contributory life insurance, excess major medical insurance and any NYSUT or AFT programs you subscribe to, you must maintain your membership in our organization.

Email us at Hicksville_Teachers@verizon.net with any changes to your contact information.