Reminders and Need-to-Knows

• We were "dinged" in the insurance inspection for having a key in the south pole copier door. The key was removed. All those in the south pole have a key that works for that door, but if you need to use the south pole copier instead of one that is closer to your area, please feel free to swing down to Hannah and borrow the key. It is stored in the office. 
• K info. night is on January 17th. This is a night for new, incoming families. Please let Derek know if you are interested in joining to shoulder some parent questions. 

Team Pictures

Hello,

I am working on updating the display case outside of the main office and would like to ask you all for team/level selfies again :)

Please email them to me once you have snapped them!

Hannah

Principal Challenge: Find ONE word...and include kids!

NEW PRINCIPAL'S CHALLENGE: 

This January, we are going to start our 2019 right and bring back the one word challenge. Please watch the video below, which I have showed before, and write down one word that will be your word for the year. This word should transcend your work and should have an impact on your for the rest of your year. I'd encourage you to do this with your kids, and then write this word on the graffiti wall across from the lunch room!

My word is engage.

Enjoy Break

It is my privilege to work alongside each of you. Thanks for all you do for our kids, for one another, and for HCSD. Enjoy a well deserved break.

Heads Up

We were recently upgraded to the Google Classroom Beta for Classroom Gradebook and the soon to start Locked Mode for Google Forms Quiz. In your Google Classroom, you now have a Grades tab and Gradebook Settings. Whoop!  Woop!

We have also posted our Ultimate Tweeter Badge and Voice and Choice Guru Badge recipients. In the new year, we will be offering cooler challenges and more Badges. It is not too late to earn a There is a Badge for That! 

All this and a little more is up on our latest Cadet Tech Blog Post! 
https://hiltoncadettech.blogspot.com/2018/12/winter-break-updates.html

After Break

Just in case you overlooked the email...

DATE:         December 14, 2018

TO:              District Staff Member

FROM:         Scott Massie

RE:              2018-19 Required Trainings

New York State Law requires school districts to provide annual training for Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communication (Right-To-Know), Sexual Harassment and Dignity for All Students Act/Code of Conduct - NY.  As we have done in the past, the District is using the Global Compliance Network (GCN) on-line tutorials for the 2018-2019 trainings.  The District’s revised Sexual Harassment policy #6121 (attached) was approved by the Board of Education last evening. 

Building and department level supervisors are encouraged to supplement the trainings by reviewing Board of Education policies and regulations in large or small group settings. 

Even though the (4) required trainings must be completed no later than February 15, 2019, it would be appreciated if you would make a concerted effort to complete the trainings sooner than later. 

·         Bloodborne Pathogens,

·         Dignity for All Students Act/Code of Conduct - NY

·         Hazard Communication (Right-To-Know)

·         Sexual Harassment NY – State Approved

Please contact Tobie Bailey (ext. 7001) or Debbie Palmeri (ext. 7015) if you need further assistance with the website and/or would like to access the computer lab for large or small group trainings.

The website link to access the tutorials is listed below:

http://site.gcntraining.com/

The Log-In Instructions are attached for your use.

THANK YOU

I had a parent call in tears over the gifts that they received through the Giving Tree. Thanks for being such a selfless school! 

Building Hours Over Break

Next week we have different building hours. Although I hope you all stay home with your families, here are the hours:

12/24+12/25=CLOSED Merry Christmas

12/26, 12/27, 12/28= 7 am-6 pm

12/31=CALL SCHOOL IF YOU WANT TO COME IN. Hours may be varied. 

1/1= CLOSED. Happy 2019! 

Fun in February