Friday, February 18, 2011

February 28-March 4

Monday,

February 28

Tuesday,

March 1

Wednesday,

March 2

Thursday,

March 3

Friday,

March 4

4th Period:

Instructional Cabinet Meeting

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3:30 – 4:30:

School-Wide Data Team Meeting

Respect for All Materials Due

4th Period:

PNA Leadership Team Meeting

Movie Club

3:00 – 4:00:

Theater Club

Art & Mural Club

Attendance Team Meeting

Grants & Partnerships Team Meeting (iLearnNYC Sub-Committee)

Revised Curriculum Maps & Item Analyses Due

12:30 – 1:30:

Salsa Club

Art & Sketching Club

8th Period:

Grade Team Meetings

9th Period:

Department Meetings

Safety & Discipline Team Meeting

2:55 – 3:40:

Staff Meeting

4th Period:

Student Government

Movie Club

3:00 – 4:00:

Theater Club

Culture & Activities Team Meeting

Attendance Celebration

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February 16th PD Surveys Complete

Fall Honor Roll Awards Ceremony, Financial Aid Workshop, & Staff vs. Student Tournament

PNA had two successful events this week for our students and their parents. The first was our Fall Honor Roll Awards Ceremony and Financial Aid Workshop. Many students and their families came to celebrate. We nearly doubled the number of students who are on the Principal’s List (with a GPA of 3.7 to 4.0). The night ended with a financial aid workshop for seniors and their families. Thank you to Alex, Monica, Diego, Maria, Howard Burnett, and Ed for organizing and participating.

Our second event was the Staff vs. Student Tournament. The staff won by over 20 points! Many students participated and we had spectators from schools throughout the campus. Thank you to Tim, Gil, Allen, Ed, Alex, Pedro, Harrynson, Tarshaun, Howard Mitchell, Emillio, and Deysi for organizing and participating.

February 16th Professional Development Survey

Please take a moment to fill out a brief survey regarding the Professional Development sessions that were held on February 16th. The survey can be accessed at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SGCY6D6. The last page of the survey asks for you to include your name. You are not required to print this page for this survey. Please complete the survey by Friday, March 4th.

Staff Meeting

There is a Staff Meeting on Wednesday from 2:55 to 3:40. We will be meeting as a full staff in room 485 for calendar and team updates.

Request for Payment for Daytime Activities

Effective immediately, if you are requesting payment for an activity that was held during the day (such as a lunch time club, etc.) you must fill out a Request for Payment for Daytime Activities form. This form should only be used for activities that take place between 8:05 am and 2:49 pm only. A sign-in sheet must be attached for all activities involving students. There is no need to use this form if you are asked to cover a class. Copies of the form can be found in the main office. The electronic version was attached to this week’s Weekly Update email. Please see Gizette if you have any questions.

Two New PNA Teams!

Two new exciting PNA Teams are meeting for the first time. On Monday, February 28th the School-Wide Data Team will meet in the AP Office from 3:30 to 4:30. This team will be looking at some of the Quality Review feedback around how we are collecting and communicating data on individual students to students and their families. On Tuesday, March 1st the Grants & Partnerships Team will meet to form the iLearn NYC Sub-Committee. PNA has been granted the opportunity to become a part of iLearn NYC next year. This will enable us to offer online classes to our students (including Advanced Placement classes and additional electives). This team will begin planning for next year. Everyone is welcome to join either or both teams. Please attend the meetings if you have any questions.

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Respect for All Materials & Student Goal Sheets (Reminder)

Please submit all completed Respect for All Advisory Materials to Ms. Heller by Tuesday, March 1st. They can be placed in her mailbox. Student goal sheets for all advisory students should be placed in Ms. Cook’s mailbox immediately.