Friday, September 9, 2011

September 12 - September 16

Thank you to everyone for a very successful first week!

Monday,

September 12

Tuesday,

September 13

Wednesday,

September 14

Thursday,

September 15

Friday,

September 16

5th Period:

Instructional Cabinet Meeting

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3:00 – 3:45:

Parent Involvement Team Meeting

Performance Series Testing: Math

3:00 – 3:45:

School Marketing & Recruiting Team Meeting

Performance Series Testing: Math

4th Period:

PNA Leadership Team Meeting

3:00 – 3:45:

PNA Youth Court Meeting

7th Period:

Department Meetings

8th Period:

Grade Team Meetings

Safety & Discipline Team Meeting

Paperless PNA (REMINDER)

As a reminder, PNA is going paperless this year! The Home Page is updated daily with information you need to know for the week or the next day. Please access the site frequently to ensure you receive all communication. The PNA site can be accessed at: https://sites.google.com/site/pablonerudaacademynyc/.

Teacher’s Choice Update

Please be advised that the Teacher’s Choice Program, which is funded by the City Council, has been suspended for the 2011 – 2012 school year due to budgetary constraints. You may wish to refer to the UFT website for additional information

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Technology Information:

Laptop Carts: Laptop carts will not be available on the following days due to Performance Series testing – September 14-15, September 19-22, and September 26-28.

Technology Usage Procedures: In addition to submitting a Technology Request form in order to be eligible to use technology in your classroom, all teachers are expected to follow the laptop procedures as outlined in the PNA Staff Handbook. In addition, the procedures as well as the PNA Computer/Laptop Rules need to be explained to students. Prior to use, students must also sign and submit the PNA Computer/Laptop Rules contract. Questions, see Alex Romero (tech.aromero@gmail.com).

Upcoming Events

Please be aware of the following upcoming events.

September 21: Annual Family Back to School Kick-off & Honor Roll Celebration. Your participation is strongly encouraged.

October 7: PNA Field Day & Activities Fair (teachers are encouraged to submit proposals for after school activities. Students will sign-up for activities during the fair.)

See Ms. Heller (aheller7@schools.nyc.gov) for additional information regarding these two events.

All planned activities are listed on the PNA School Calendar: https://sites.google.com/site/pnaschoolcalendar2011/

PNA Forms

As a reminder, teachers should be using the online forms to make requests and submit information. The following are frequently used forms:

Classroom Technology Request Form

Technology Maintenance Form

Supply Request Form

Student Program Change Form

PNA Meeting Notes Form

School Activity Proposal Form

IEP Completion Form

9th Period Postings (REMINDER)

There are two 9th period per session positions available. 1 English and 1 Math class will run from 3:00 to 3:50 from Monday through Thursday. Interested candidates should refer to the Fall 2011 9th Period Posting for information on how to apply. Postings can be accessed through the PNA Personnel Page located on the PNA website.