HERRICKS HIGH SCHOOL

Everyday is a busy day at HHS, where we look to celebrate, honor and raise awareness of all that unites us. We invite you to scroll through this issue of the HHS Newsletter to view examples of our efforts.

Joan Keegan

Principal, HHS

CONGRATULATIONS TO MS. JANE GERMANN ON HER RETIREMENT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR 27 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE HERRICKS COMMUNITY. YOU WILL BE MISSED!

CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. GEETHA MURTHY ON HER RETIREMENT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THE HERRICKS COMMUNITY. YOU WILL BE MISSED!

WE ARE SO PROUD TO ANNOUNCE MS. MOLINET HAS BEEN APPOINTED TENURE AT HERRICKS! CONGRATULATIONS!

WE ARE SO PROUD TO ANNOUNCE MS. AMENT HAS BEEN APPOINTED TENURE AT HERRICKS! CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations! Rhea Rasquinha, has been named as a top 300 scholars in the 80th Regeneron Science Talent Search—the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and mathematics competition for high school seniors. A listing of all 300 Scholars can be found here ; a total of 1,760 students around the country entered the competition this year, which is owned and produced by Society for Science.

This is an extraordinary accomplishment deserving of much celebration! In recognition of this achievement, Rhea Rasquinha will receive $2,000, and your school, Herricks High School , will also receive $2,000 to use toward STEM-related activities.

Herricks High School is proud to announce that senior Stanley Chen has been accepted to the NAfME All-Eastern Honor Orchestra as a bass clarinetist. A total of 719 musicians from throughout 11 states in the Northeast were selected for one of five prestigious ensembles, and Stanley is among only 165 students that gained entry to the Honor Orchestra.

This year’s All-Eastern experience will be held virtually from March 4-6 and will feature guest speakers, master classes with professional musicians, rehearsals, networking opportunities and more. The Honor Orchestra will be conducted by Dr. James Tapia of Syracuse University.

According to NAfME, students will individually record their performances from home and the recordings will be edited together to produce a collaborative concert that will take the spotlight on April 23 at the 57th NAfME Eastern Division Virtual In-Service Conference.

“We continue to be very proud of Stanley for his hard work and dedication to his music and to our music department,” said Director of Music and Performing Arts Anissa Arnold.

Carolyn Lau earned First Prize in the The 6th Annual "Storytellers of Tomorrow" High School Creative Writing Contest for the Nonfiction Category.

The Ringling College of Art and Design Creative Writing Program was created to support, empower, and honor young writers. It’s an exciting time to be a writer thanks to the increasing number of narrative possibilities that new technologies and media offer. We believe that well-told stories can speak truths and communicate ideas in a way that nothing else can.

Congratulations to 20 Herricks Students! Linked below are the regional American Voices Nominees and Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention award recipients of the 2021 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in Northeast Writing Region-at-Large.

On January 15th-17th, 22 Herricks delegates attended the 20th Columbia University Model United Nations Conference and Exposition! Our delegates participated in a total of 17 different committees ranging from historic crisis committees involving times as diverse as the

Persian Wars and the Cuban Missile Crisis to futuristic general assemblies and alternate realities like Pokefest. Our second virtual conference experience was highly enjoyable and a great experience for all. While all the delegates were engaged and active in debate all weekend, the following students were specifically recognized for their actions by their chairs:

The following people got Verbal Commendations:

- Maria De Fex representing The Dominican Republic in CELAC;

- Rma Polce representing Desmond Fennell in the The Northern Ireland Troubles Committee - Reena Gupta representing George Stephanopolus on the 1992 The Clinton Campaign

- Chloe Chang got an Honorable Mention for her work on the American with Disabilities Act Board

The following people got Rising Star Awards:

- Stella Chu as Emma Terho in the International Olympic Committee

- Kaitlin Abraham as Dr. Carolina Batista in Doctors Without Borders, Yemen.

- Stephanie Chan received the Outstanding Delegate Award in the 1996 Russian Presidential Election Joint Crisis Committee.

The Herricks Public Schools Board of Education and Administration appointed James Zervas as the new Director of Mathematics K-12 on Jan. 14. He joins the district with extensive experience as an administrator, most recently having served as Department Chairperson for Math, Business, Technology and Science in the East Rockaway School District.

Mr. Zervas has observed teachers, analyzed data, co-led math and science committees, taught numerous math courses and supported East Rockaway’s Science Research Program. He was instrumental in updating elementary math and science programs, accelerating eighth grade students to Algebra and hosting the VEX Robotics I-Design Southern New York Championships, among many other highlights.

Earlier in his career Mr. Zervas taught mathematics at Sewanhaka Middle/High School, Mamaroneck High School and Smithtown High School. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Binghamton University, his Master of Arts Degree from Queens College and his Advanced Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership from Stony Brook University. He is a member of the Nassau BOCES and Western Suffolk BOCES Math Leaders Collegial Circle.

“I am thrilled for the opportunity to work with the students, families, faculty, staff, administration and Board of Education of the Herricks school system,” Mr. Zervas said. “I feel that my 20+ years of experience teaching math to a diverse population of students in the different districts that I've worked in has prepared me to work in this multicultural district. I will make success in mathematics for each individual student my top priority as the Director. I look forward to getting started!”

“We are pleased to welcome Mr. Zervas to the Herricks family and I look forward to his contributions to our programs in each of the schools,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Fino Celano.

Dear Parents,

The Herricks community continues to work diligently to keep our schools open, community safe and help reduce the strain on healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Your assistance is needed to ensure the safety of all.

Our School Physician recommends that in the upcoming weeks as winter weather draws us indoors, we must be extra vigilant in following the NYS health guidelines regarding Covid 19 social distancing ( even when outdoors) mask compliance, testing, quarantining and travel.

The nurse at your child’s school will contact you if your child becomes ill while in school. It is strongly suggested to stay home from school and consult with your private physician if your child has any of the following symptoms:

Elevated temperature, Reddened or discharging eyes, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea, Ear Aches, Dizziness, Coughing, Sore Throat, Enlarged glands, Skin eruptions/rashes, Nasal congestion, Runny Nose

Once a COVID test is deemed necessary by your doctor, you must stay home until all test results have returned, not just the rapid test.

If any member of your household has symptoms or is tested for Covid, it is advisable for all household members to remain home until negative tests results are confirmed.

If your child becomes ill at school, it is the parent /guardian’s responsibility to arrange transportation for his or her ill child. The child will be released only to those individuals listed on the emergency cards.

When returning to school after an illness, the child should have a doctor’s note that contains information regarding the illness. The child must be:

Fever free for the past 72 hours without medications (Tylenol or Motrin) for COVID and 24 hours for all other illnesses (ie.Strep./flu).
Be free of vomiting or diarrhea for the past 24 hours.

If an antibiotic has been prescribed, the child must have received a full 24 hour dose of medication prior to returning to school.

Adhering to these guidelines will promote a healthy school environment for everyone in the Herricks community. More information can be found here on our website. Feel free to contact the school nurse in your child’s school if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your continued cooperation.

Donations may be made with two options.

We are grateful to accept donations up until March 31st, 2021.

Online: https://squareup.com/store/herricks-dc

Check made payable to: Herricks Council PTA Scholarship Fund

Presented by: Dorothea Daniels

Regional Coordinator from Parent to Parent of NYS

Presentation Topics:

Services offered through OPWDD

How to access services / Family Grant List

Self-direction –VS- Agency administered services

When: VIRUTAL- Wednesday February 24th

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Please register in advance with the following link by copying and pasting into your web browser:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pde6tqTMqE9NDxg7sApF7bB6M1v29n_oI
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link to join the meeting

*** All Grade Levels Welcome!! ***

If you have any questions, please contact:

Heather Imondi - Transition Coordinator

(516) 305-8849 or himondi@herricks.org

Danielle Macpherson - School Psychologist

(516) 305-8940 or dmacpherson@herricks.org

The Presidents Volunteer Service Award recognizes volunteer service completed by students during the 2020 calendar year. Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to apply. Service must be unpaid. The award levels are as follows:

Teen- (age 11-15)-Bronze-50-74 hrs, Silver-75-99 hrs, Gold-100+hrs

Young Adult-(age 16-25)- Bronze-100-174 hrs, Silver-175-249 hrs, Gold-250+

To apply, follow the instructions listed in the application below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l37ZAIHR9z0Twlxfw19XFzlXVG56zvZQ/view?usp=sharing

Once you fill out and return the application to Mr. Hodge's office, you will need to complete the online form to log your hours.

https://ny02208178.schoolwires.net//cms/module/selectsurvey/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=147

Application and copies of letters from service institutions providing proof of service are due to Mr. Hodge's office by February 11th, 2021. The online form also must be completed by February 11th, 2021.

Herricks School District, a Community of Learners, through its educational programs, promotes intellectual curiosity and creative expression, values diversity, and measures success by one's personal development and contribution to society.

Email: jkeegan@herricks.org
Website: herricks.org
Location: 100 Shelter Rock Road, New Hyde Park, NY, USA
Phone: 5163058700
Twitter: @HERRICKSHS1