Issue: 2021-2022-2 * Justina Ketyer, Editor * September 30, 2021 |
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In this issue
- Hicksville Homecoming - Volunteers Needed
- Making Strides with the HCT
- Covid Boosters are Available for Educators
- Zumba with Petrice and the HCT
- Calling All New York Islander Fans!
- Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
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Chonky Cookies... A Delicious Way to Support the HCT Scholarship Fund
- Covid Booster Available for Educators
- Covid-19 Testing Mandates
- Support the Hicksville PTAs
- Are You Interested in Tutoring?
- NYSUT Webinar Schedule
- Benefits for New Members
- Student Debt
- Certifications
- NYSUT Disaster Relief Fund for Victims of Hurricanes
- Condolences
- It's a Boy!
- News Around the Schools
- Retiree News
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Calling all volunteers!
Saturday, October 9th is Homecoming at Hicksville High School!
This year, the HCT is hosting a photo wall created by our own Cathy Temps. We need members to accept tickets and help take photos. All proceeds will benefit the HCT's Scholarship Fund. Use the link below to sign up for a 30-minute slot between 10 AM and 1 PM.
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Get ready for the HCT's Annual Pink Out on Friday, October 15th and Making Strides Walk on Sunday, October 17th as we continue the fight against breast cancer.
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Together We Can End Breast Cancer |
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Our team is fundraising for the American Cancer Society’s support services and lifesaving research. Every dollar really does count, so we’re asking for your help. You can participate in many ways:
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For further information, email
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Covid Boosters are Available for Educators
During the Governor's press conference on September 27th, she announced availability of the Covid-19 booster for select occupations. The booster is available at pharmacies, doctor offices and locations all over the state. You can find a location by sending a text to 438829 and enter in your zip code. You will receive a message with locations near you offering the shot. Educators in pre-K-12 and higher education are eligible for the booster. The COVID vaccine leave legislation adopted by the Legislature does not cover the booster shot at this time. NYSUT will be pursuing legislation to have it included this coming legislative session.
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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.
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Join your HCT friends and family for an action packed game night at the brand new UBS Arena as the New York Islander face-off with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
TICKET PRICES
Payment due by Friday, October 8
$123 - Section 119 or 121 (Isles Shoot Once to this Side)
$77 - Section 313 or 314 (Isles Shoot Twice to this Side)
Minimum of 10 tickets must be sold to get this special offer.
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Payment methods accepted: Cash, Check, Venmo, Zelle.
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To pay with check/cash, complete the order form and return with your payment to Alison Silvestri at Hicksville High School.
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To pay with Venmo, complete the order form. Select @HicksvilleTeachers from the Venmo app. Return the form to Alison Silvestri at Hicksville High School. Please include Islanders Event in the subject area in Venmo.
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To pay with Zelle, complete the order form. Use hicksville_teachers@verizon.net when making your Zelle payment, then return the form to Alison Silvestri at Hicksville High School. Please indicate Islanders Event with your Zelle transaction.
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Order. Eat. Smile.
A Delicious Way to Support the HCT Scholarship Fund
Chonky Cookies are Long Island's latest trend in over the top treats!
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Your purchase will include a set of 5 of the most popular individually wrapped cookies delivered directly to your school building.
“The Bada Bing”
An almond raspberry dough with semi-sweet chips and tri-color sprinkles. Stuffed with an Italian rainbow cookie. Topped with raspberry preserves and tri-color sprinkles!
S’mores
Graham cracker dough with milk chocolate chips. Stuffed with a marshmallow and Hershey’s milk chocolate.
Cookies & Cream
A soft white cake dough with Oreo pieces and white chocolate chips. Stuffed with a double stuff Oreo and Hershey’s Cookies and Cream chocolate.
The Joe Cookie
Our classic chocolate chip. A simple recipe perfected by years of family experience. This is not your average Joe.
Sprinkle Chip
Vanilla dough with semi-sweet chips, white chocolate chips, and orange and black nonpareil sprinkles. Dipped in nonpareil sprinkles.
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Cost: $20 per order.
ORDER DEADLINE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12th AT 10 PM
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There are two easy ways to place your order:
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To pay with check/cash, complete the order form and return with your payment to Alison Silvestri at Hicksville High School.
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To pay with Venmo, complete the order form. Either scan the QR code at the bottom of the order form or use @HicksvilleTeachers from the Venmo app. Return the form to Alison Silvestri at Hicksville High School. Please include Cookies in the subject area in Venmo.
Cookies are not your thing? You can still support the HCT Scholarship Fund by making a donation by cash, check or Venmo.
Cookies will be delivered on October 21 to each school by noon.
Union Representatives will have more information about distribution.
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What You Need to Know.
- If you are vaccinated and have chosen 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.
If an HCT member does not comply, the member will be declared ineligible to report to work and will be suspended without pay. The NYSUT Nassau Regional Office has informed us that the district is within its legal rights to do this.
Frequently Asked Questions about Covid-19 Testing and Vaccine Mandates for P-12 Employees can be found here.
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Support the Hicksville PTAs.
Become a Member Today.
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Please remember to choose Teacher/Staff Membership when joining.
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Are you interested in tutoring? |
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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.
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Member Benefits for New Members
October 5 - 4 PM
October 7 - 4 PM
October 13- 7 PM
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Student Debt Webinar
October 5
October 14
November 9
November 18
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Certification Webinars
October 26
October 28
November 10
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Condolences to Anthony Tussie (Middle School) on the death of his father. |
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Congratulations to Jason Erlich (High School Science) and his wife on the birth of their son. |
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HCT office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 AM to 5 PM when school is in session. |
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535 South Broadway, Suite 212
Hicksville, NY 11801
Phone: 516-937-1288
Fax: 516-937-1925
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