Friday, April 15, 2011

April 25-April 15

Monday,

April 25

Tuesday,

April 26

Wednesday,

April 27

Thursday,

April 28

Friday,

April 29

Spring Recess

School Closed

Spring Recess

School Closed

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

4th Period:

Student Government

Movie Club

3:00 – 4:00:

Theater Club

Video Game Club

School-Wide Data Team Meeting

3rd Marking Period Ends

3:00 – 4:00:

Video Game Club

Culture & Activities Team Meeting

Declaration of Intention Form (Preference Sheets)

Declaration of Intention Forms (Preference Sheets) were distributed Friday, April 15th. All teachers should fill out a form and submit them to Mr. Liu no later than Monday, May 2nd. See Ms. Cook if you have questions or need assistance filling out the form.

2nd Marking Period Scholarship Data Surveys

2nd Marking Period Scholarship Data letters were placed in your mailbox and emailed to you on Thursday, April 14th. Included in your letters are targeted surveys for all teachers to complete. Surveys are being used to collect data on intervention plans (for teachers in the yellow and red) and to collect data in order to share best practices (for teachers in the green). Please complete your survey no later than Friday, April 29th. Reference your letter for your results and a link to your color’s survey. Surveys can be found at the following links:

Scholarship 75% and above (green): http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WGP5S8T

Scholarship between 65% and 74% (yellow): http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/W3BXFN6

Scholarship below 65% (red): http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/W32LF67

Open Market Hiring System for Transfers

The New York City Open Market Hiring System opened on Friday, April 15th and will be available through August 8th. This system is used by teachers and other staff to view and apply for opportunities across the city. The system can be accessed by clicking on the following link:

https://www.nycenet.edu/offices/dhr/transferplane/default.aspx

Laptop Bag Giveaway

PNA has brand new Dell laptop bags to give away to any interested staff member. If you would like a free laptop bag, reply to the Weekly Update email. The bags will be given out as requested, so first come first serve!

Common Core Standards & Curriculum Mapping Professional Development Opportunities (REMINDER)

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 last week’s Weekly Update email. Please reply to the Weekly Update email if you are interested in attending.

Recycle Request from Ms. O’Connell (REMINDER)

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.