Friday, March 11, 2011

March 14-March 18

Monday,

March 14

Tuesday,

March 15

Wednesday,

March 16

Thursday,

March 17

Friday,

March 18

Grades due by 8:00am

4th Period:

Instructional Cabinet Meeting

4th Period:

PNA Leadership Team Meeting

Movie Club

3:00 – 4:00:

Theater Club

Art & Mural Club

Attendance Team Meeting

iLearnNYC Team Meeting

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

Video Game Club

Student Court Team Meeting

5:30 – 8:00

Parent Conferences

½ Day for Students

1:00 – 3:00

Parent Conferences

Curriculum Audit Site Visit (DATE CHANGE)

The site visit for our Curriculum Audit has been changed to Tuesday, March 22nd. As stated in last week’s Staff Meeting, this will be an all day visit, and the majority of time will be spent visiting classrooms. All teachers should expect multiple visitors on this day. Please see a member of administration if you need assistance in planning for this day. In addition, please ensure that (as always) you are attentive to the physical space both inside and outside of your classroom.

School Surveys

The school survey process begins on Monday. All advisors should pick up their students’ surveys in the AP office on Monday morning. It is extremely important that all of your advisees complete the survey. Surveys should be turned in to Monica each week. Compliance with completion will be closely monitored. All surveys must be completed by Friday, April 1st. Advisors should closely read the directions you receive on Monday. See Monica if you have any questions.

1st Marking Period Grades

Marking period grades will be due by 8:00 am on Monday, March 14th. It is imperative that all grades are submitted on time due to the quick turnaround that is needed for distribution. Progress Reports will be distributed at Parent Conferences. Spring Parent Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, March 17th (evening), and Friday, March 18th (afternoon). EGG files have been emailed to you. Contact David (dliu2@schools.nyc.gov) if you have any questions.

Wednesday Staff Meeting: Differentiated Sessions

This week’s meeting will be differentiated sessions. This month, the three sessions will be led by teachers who are going to share best practices. The topics will be: classroom assessment, differentiated grouping, and using data in daily lessons.

PNA Youth Court

PNA has been granted the opportunity to begin a Youth Court. In order to support the integration of the initiative into PNA, a sub-committee of the Safety and Discipline team will be formed – The PNA Youth Court team. This team’s first meeting will be on Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00.

Computer Lab Temporarily CLOSED

The computer lab is temporarily closed so damaged equipment can be fixed. Please sign out a laptop cart with Monica if you need to use technology with one of your classes.

Graffiti on Student Desks

There has been an increase in graffiti on student desks. Please ensure that you check student desks daily and either immediately remove graffiti or contact Monica so she can have it removed.

Spring Spirit Week & Dance (REMINDER)

PNA’s spring Spirit Week is scheduled to take place Monday, March 21st through Friday, March 25th. Planned activities are posted in the halls. Spirit Week will culminate in a dance for students. The dance will take place from 7:00-10:00 on Friday, March 25th. Chaperones are needed. Please see Ms. Heller (aheller7@schools.nyc.gov) if you would like to volunteer to chaperone. Per session will be paid. In addition, please see Mr. Dinner or Mr. Panzer if you would like to help plan for Spirit Week activities.