| Monday, April 11 | Tuesday, April 12 | Wednesday, April 13 | Thursday, April 14 | Friday, April 15 |
| 4th Period: Instructional Cabinet Meeting … 3:00 – 4:00: School Marketing & Recruiting Team Meeting | 4th Period: PNA Leadership Team Meeting … 3:00 – 4:00: Theater Club Art & Mural Club School Culture & Activities Team Meeting | 12:30 – 1:30: Salsa Club Art & Sketching Club … 8th Period: Grade Team Meetings … 9th Period: Department Meetings Safety & Discipline Team Meeting … 3:00 – 4:00: Attendance Team Meeting … 5:00 – 6:00: SLT Meeting | 4th Period: Student Government Movie Club … 3:00 – 4:00: Theater Club Video Game Club Parent Involvement Team Meeting | Last Day to Complete Teacher Surveys … 3:00 – 4:00: Video Game Club |
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Successful PNA Peace in the Streets Day!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the PNA Peace in the Streets Day. Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. was impressed by our students. Andrew Sanchez presented the Borough President with the chart paper containing the stories from PNA students. The day was truly a success. Check out the hallway TV screens for pictures from the event!
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Entrepreneurship Students’ Surveys
Ms. Zhu’s Entrepreneurship students are working on market research for their business plan projects. The students have created electronic surveys. Please take a few moments to complete the surveys. They can be found at the links below. You are also encouraged to pass the surveys along to others (the students are trying to get at least ten responses each).
Microwavable Coffee Survey: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFFZaWp1aG9WT0RjanpHdDRXclZqZmc6MQ
Band-Aid Survey: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFZ0NFFFTTNqZ0h1N255dFdPTkZtNGc6MQ
Diabetic Bakery Survey: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFIxSTQ3V3dEZ2UtdlNjdTNMOG0wZWc6MQ
Energy iPhone App Survey: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHZ6N1IxTjdVT2JHYnR0S0J0MzdndVE6MQ
Miscellaneous Survey: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHJuSkdOVG5jeDZVMHhpSDRSUzZaR0E6MQ
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Common Core Standards & Curriculum Mapping Professional Development Opportunities
Our network is offering teachers the opportunity to work with the Center for Professional Education of Teachers at Teacher’s College on integrating the Common Core State Standards into curriculum maps and unit plans. The sessions take place from 4:00 to 6:30. Dates and locations are included in the Byam Network Common Core Standards and Curriculum Mapping Sessions document that was attached to this week’s Weekly Update email. Please reply to the Weekly Update email if you are interested in attending.
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Recycle Request from Ms. O’Connell
Ms. O’Connell’s Art classes will be building large structures that represent Ancient Greece using recycled materials. She is looking for donations of recycled items. A list of the items needed is included in the Recycle Request letter that was attached to this week’s Weekly Update email. Please contact Ms. O’Connell if you are interested in donating or have questions.
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“4” Keys
We have placed an order for additional “4” keys with the custodial staff. Keys will be distributed to staff members as soon as they become available.
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Secure Valuables and Personal Items
ALWAYS lock your personal belongings and valuables such as purses, laptops, etc. All property provided by the school, including property purchased with Teacher’s Choice money or property purchased by a staff member and reimbursed by the school, is considered school property. Staff members are responsible for the care of ALL equipment and materials in their classrooms. This includes computers, LCD projectors, overheads, supplies, books, furniture, and walls (making sure they stay graffiti-free). Contact Mr. Liu (dliu2@schools.nyc.gov) if you assistance securing items.
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Spring Break Preparation
Friday, April 15th is the last day of school before Spring Break. Before you leave, ensure personal items are locked-up. Equipment (such as laptop carts, projectors, etc.) will be removed from classrooms for storage in a more secure location. Please remove all personal items from the carts. Student chairs should be placed on desks so classroom floors can be cleaned.
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Request for Payment of Daytime Activities (REMINDER)
As a reminder, the “Request for Payment of Daytime Activities” sheets should be filled out and submitted with student sign-in sheets. Copies of the form are available in the main office. These forms should be submitted by close of business on the day the activity was performed.