Homecoming brought a little sun and a lot of fun to the Hicksville community on Saturday, October 8th. Students, families and staff enjoyed great activities before the game. HCT raffled off a Nintendo Switch and raised almost $400 for the scholarship fund. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets, and congratulations to Justina Ketyer on winning the prize! Teachers who volunteered gave out lollipops and took photos of people in front of our Homecoming photo wall. All funds raised at Homecoming go towards HCT scholarships for high school seniors. Thanks to all who volunteered to make this event a success!

Annamarie Abbatiello (Dutch Lane School)

Madison Cascio (Dutch Lane School)

Stefanie Cristina (Dutch Lane School)

Regina Daniel (East Street School)

Victoria DeSalvo (Old Country Road School)

Jennifer DeTomaso (Hicksville High School)

Dawn Dillon (Dutch Lane School)

Danielle Donnelly (Dutch Lane School)

Kelly Faller (Dutch Lane School)

Andrea Ferrara (East Street School)

Pamela Johnson (East Street School)

Alyssa Masten (Dutch Lane School)

Kristina Meadows (Dutch Lane School)

Patricia Papageorge (Old Country Road School)

Marissa Pressler (Lee Avenue School)

Patricia Svraka (East Street School)

Safa Teli (Dutch Lane School)

Patricia Wiertz (Dutch Lane School)

This year, the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk was held on Sunday, October 16th, 2022 at Jones Beach. The walk was well attended and raised funds for the American Cancer Society. The theme this year was "Be the I in the Strides". Keeping up with our tradition, my husband, daughters and I participated in the walk again this year. We walked on the boardwalk in a sea of pink; everyone dressed in pink outfits and accessories. People get so creative with their outfits and it is fun to watch. It is humbling to see how a common purpose and cause can bring so many people together. As always, people braved the cold and walked in the morning. However, it didn't stop the smiles on people's faces and didn't curb their enthusiasm. The walk gives hope and support to the countless previvors, survivors and people fighting breast cancer. I hope to walk again next year! 

On Friday, October 14th Hicksville Schools were a sea of pink as the HCT held its annual Pink Out and raised $1048 for the American Cancer Society's lifesaving research and support services. Thank you to everyone who participated. Many thanks to Christine Anderson for ordering and distributing new t-shirts which helped fund this event.

Island Harvest supports a wide network of community-based non-profit organizations, as well as individuals, veterans, families, and seniors directly who turn to us for support. Please consider helping us reach our goal of $1000. Your contributions will strengthen our community by helping others in need.

Donate online here.

Class includes mediation, an informational session to learn about the healing power of crystals, and your choice of crystal bracelet for $25. You may bring snacks and drinks with you.

Complete and return the registration slip with payment (cash or check to HCT) to Trish Papageorge at OCR, by Friday, October 28th.

Complete order form and send with your cash or check (payable to the HCT) by November 9

Email Alison (ajsilvest@hotmail.com) to let her know that payment is on the way.

Come Ride with the HCT!

Looking for an alternative to your usual workout routine?

Looking for a way to unwind and do something good for yourself?

Join your HCT colleagues at SoulCycle for an immersive and intense full-body workout. Lose yourself in the ride, the music, the experience. SoulCycle classes feel a lot like a party or that concert you’ve been dying to go to.

SoulCycle’s Roslyn location is offering HCT Members a chance to try it out for just $5!

Monday, October 24th at 7:30 PM

Thursday, November 10th at 7:30 PM

$5 per person includes a 45-minute class and shoe rental.

Please RSVP to Alison Silvestri (ajsilvest@hotmail.com) by Friday, October 7th at 9 PM to let her know you're planning to join. Then download the RSVP sheet and send along with your payment to her at Hicksville High School.

StretchLab Woodbury is offering an exclusive deal to HCT Members, Family and Friends

Email ajsilvest@hotmail.com with questions.

More info here.

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.

Register for a free webinar with NYSUT’s certification experts:

Congratulations to Melinda Lopez (Math - Middle School) on the birth of her daughter, Makayla Marie, on October 16th.

Laura Durning has 3 LIU Post credits for sale. If interested, please call Laura at 845-304-5536.

Send your news here.

Congratulations to Bruce Gordon (Technology, Middle School - retired June 2021) and his wife Cathy-Anne on the arrival of their fourth grandchild. Olivia Anne Gordon was born September 28th to their youngest son Kyle and his wife Kathryn. All are a little tired, but doing well.

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.