I can't believe that we have only been back for one full week so far! Thank you for your patience as the beginning of the year bumps smooth out.

AM session - Wonderful on time arrivals!. Entry will be even quicker now that ID photos are complete. New IDs will be given out on Monday.

PM Session - We are seeing DANGEROUS driving by our students in the neighborhood - AND excessive lateness. TAKE THE BUS if you cannot safely get here on time.

Parents, PLEASE speak to your students regarding safe driving practices. Students, EVERY stop sign must be obeyed. A neighbor sent a video documenting multiple students running stop signs and traveling at unsafe speeds in the neighborhood. Even if no cars are around, you must come to a full and complete stop at every stop sign. We have provided the Nassau County Police Department with our entry and dismissal times so that they can increase their presence and issue tickets during peak travel times.

Thanks everyone and have a safe and productive week!

Mrs. Hackett

Next week, students are either taking pre-tests to establish initial skill levels, or are making progress towards certifications. Construction Electrical, Medical Assisting, Cosmetology, HVAC and Automotive classes will take pre-tests to establish their skill level in their fields. First Year EMT Classes are continuing their progress towards their Emergency First Responder Certification. Esthetics is working towards their Barbicide Infection Control Certification.

September 16th - ID's handed out! $5 cash for missing ID.

Cosmo students - if you brought home your workbook, please bring it back!

September 18th - NO STUDENT PARKING ON CAMPUS! There is a Superintendent's meeting on site.

CHANGED - September 19th - CHANGED - Construction has been pushed back - students with permits will be able to park on campus.

September 20th - Bagel Day! Limited bagels available for $3.00 cash. Proceeds support SkillsUSA and Extracurricular Activities account

Are you planning on attending Nassau Community College after graduation? All GC Tech students who continue on at NCC, complete our 2-year program, maintain an 80% average at GC Tech, and a 75% average at their home school are eligible for 3 credits for ECO 110 - Personal Finance at NCC.

We maintain many articulation agreements with colleges and post-secondary schools. Agreements vary! Some schools reduce application costs, others count our curriculum towards their program's prerequisites - saving you $$$! Here are just a few of the highlights:

Cosmetology - 5 credits at Five Towns College

Auto - 9 credits at New York Automotive & Diesel Institute

Construction Electrical - 6 credits at SUNY Alfred

Be sure to read the fine print - the agreements depend on what program you are applying to, and have varying application dates and GPAs. You can find out more information on our website at:

College and Career Planning / Articulation Agreements (nassauboces.org)

https://www.nassauboces.org/Page/11864

Starting a PTA or a PTSA is challenging when families are spread out between 23 sending school districts. Please click below if you are interested/available to help us start a PTA.

Thank you to all who participated in the SkillsUSA info session! We are so excited for competitions this year! New York State Chapter of SkillsUSA has not opened registration yet, as soon as we have a working link we will send it out.

The safety of our students and staff is very important to us. One of the ways we stay safe is by holding school safety drills.

Within the next 5 school days the Nassau BOCES GC Tech will hold an evacuation/fire safety drill. For more information about these drills, please refer to

Emergency Planning Guide for Parents

(https://www.nassauboces.org/cms/lib/NY01928409/Centricity/Domain/913/2023%20Emergency%20Planning%20Guide%20for%20Parents.pdf ) or call the Main Office (516) 604-4200 with any questions.

This school year, in accordance with New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements, Nassau BOCES will be notifying you prior to each safety drill. There are 13 emergency drills each school year.

Many thanks to Shaun Stone from Stone Electric for meeting with our second year Electric students. Mr. Stone gave students an opportunity to practice introducing themselves and their work. We appreciate all of our industry partners!

If you or any family member have been impacted by dyslexia or dysgraphia OR is an educator who works with students with these challenges, the New York State Education Department is holding a Public Hearing for comment. The event is hosted by the Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Task Force

The goal of this Task Force is to prepare a comprehensive report, due December 22, 2024, of findings and recommendations related to:

Screening Methods

Review Reading Interventions

Recommend Educational Supports

Identify and recommend educational support for students with dyslexia or dysgraphia.

Emphasize evidence-based literacy instruction and interventions.

Engage Stakeholders

For questions, please email dyslexiataskforce@nysed.gov

Zoom Public Hearing (Virtual)

Monday, September 23, 2024

6:00–9:00 pm

For more information and to sign up to testify or watch the hearing, visit: Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Hearings | New York State Education Department (nysed.gov) . If that link does not work, copy paste this web address into your browser: https://www.nysed.gov/dyslexia-and-dysgraphia-public-hearings

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 6:50 am - 1:50 pm

Class Session Hours

AM Session 7:00 am - 9:35 am

Teacher Prep Period 9:40 am - 10:15 am

PM Session 11:00 am - 1:35 pm.

Contact email: gctechattendance@nasboces.org

Main Office Number: (516) 604-4200

Address: 150 Abbey Lane Levittown, NY 11756

Entrance to GC Tech is on the East Side of the building (Closest to Ranch Lane)