Friday, November 16, 2012

November 19 - November 21


Monday,
November 19
Tuesday,
November 20
Wednesday,
November 21
Thursday,
November 22
Friday,
November 23
3:00-3:50:
Student Government
Soccer Club
3:00-3:45:
PNA Leadership Team Meeting
3:00-3:50:
Music Club
3:00-3:45:
Instructional Cabinet Meeting
Thanksgiving Feast
(Periods 6, 7, & 8)
3rd Marking Period Ends
Afterschool Activities Cancelled

Thanksgiving Recess
(School Closed)
Thanksgiving Recess
(School Closed)

Regents Scoring Per Session Applications
January Regents exams administered at high schools will be scored under a new distributed scoring model. Under this model, scoring of 7 exams (Algebra 2/Trigonometry, Geometry, Global History & Geography, Physical Setting/Chemistry, Physical Setting/Earth Science, Physical Setting/Physics, and US History and Government) will be completed through centrally administered per session activities. Per session postings (#77-79, #92-97) for these exams have been published. The deadline to apply for postings #77-79 is November 26; the application deadline for the other positions is December 26. Applications must be submitted through the online application portal found at the following link: https://www.nycenet.edu/offices/dhr/regents/.
3rd Marking Period Ends
The 3rd Marking Period ends on Wednesday, November 21st. 3rd Marking Period progress report grades will be due by 8:00 am on Wednesday, November 28th. Progress reports will be mailed to students’ homes on Friday, November 30th.
Issuing Passes
As a reminder and as stated in the PNA Staff Handbook, “Students are not permitted to use the restrooms during the first and last 10 minutes of class or during the change of period”. This policy applies to students needing a pass for any reason (water, etc.). Please ensure you are not issuing any passes during the first or last ten minutes of each class period. Contact Mr. Liu (dliu@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you have questions.
Student Removals
As stated in the staff handbook, “Every student is entitled to receive an education. Some students have bad days and will act out in class. When this occurs the appropriated interventions must be put into place…” Student removals are warranted “if a student is behaving in a manner that is extremely disruptive to the educational process and prevents the learning of others.” Please note that students should not be removed for being unprepared for school, having no homework or classwork, coming late to class, talking out or talking without permission, chewing gum, sitting in the wrong seat or changing seat without permission, throwing paper across the room, refusal to do work, cursing, fooling around, or wearing a coat and hat. As stated in the PNA Staff Handbook: “These are all examples of unacceptable behavior and should not go unaddressed.” All infractions should be addressed and entered into skedula. Contact Mr. Liu (dliu@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you have questions.
Hurricane Sandy Relief Collection (REMINDER)
PNA is partnering with the Bronx UFT Office and collecting toys, linens, and toiletries to be donated to victims of Hurricane Sandy. Donated items should be placed in the boxes outside of Ms. Lopez’s cubicle in the main office. PNA is also partnering with New York Cares in order to support their goal of collecting 200,000 coats for hurricane victims. Please see Mr. Barnes for more information on coat donation. Additionally, see Ms. Lopez if you would like information on the UFT’s disaster relief volunteer opportunities.
Per Session Timesheets (REMINDER)
As you know, our budget is extremely tight this year, and the school has less money available for per session activities. As a result, we are very closely monitoring these funds. In order for us to accurately monitor this money, it is imperative that per session time sheets are submitted on time. Please be advised that in order to stay eligible for per session activities, you must submit time sheets on time. Arrangements will need to be made with Ms. Cook in order to submit a time sheet after the deadline. Contact Ms. Franqui (gfranqui@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you have any questions.
Curriculum Map Rubric (REMINDER)
The Accreditation Committee is utilizing a Curriculum Map Rubric to give feedback on all curriculum maps. Many members have expressed the usefulness of this tool. Contact your department’s Accreditation Committee representative if you have questions.
The rubric can be found at the following link: 
Student Work (REMINDER)
As a reminder, this year, all teachers are working with students to create student work folders. As we enter the second marking period, all teachers should now be using the student work folders to hold significant pieces of student work (i.e. essays, projects, etc.). Student work folders should include the task, work, and assessment. Please also ensure student work is displayed on bulletin boards both inside and outside of classrooms. See Ms. Cook (scook@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you have questions.
PBIS (REMINDER)
One of the PNA Instructional Expectations focus areas asks all teachers to fully adopt the PNA PBIS Program in their classrooms. When conducting observations, administrators are looking for evidence of the integration in the lesson. All teachers should ensure they are participating. See your Grade Team Leader if you have any questions.
Look Like a Student (REMINDER)
Part of the PNA PBIS program asks students to “Look Like a Student”. This includes hats off, pants pulled up, back-packs off, heads up, and following the PNA dress code. Please ensure that all students “look like students” in your classrooms at all times. Ensure you address any student who has their head down.