Wednesday, November 21, 2012

November 26 - December 1

Monday,
November 26
Tuesday,
November 27
Wednesday,
November 28
Thursday,
November 29
Friday,
November 30
Saturday,
December 1
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
3rd Marking Period Grades Due by 8:00am
NBA 2K Tournament
12th Grade College Trip
11th & 12th Grade Apex Trip
3:00-3:50:
Yearbook Club
Graffiti Mural Club
Video Game Club
3:00-3:45:
Grants & Partnerships Team Meeting
12th Grade College Trip (cont.)
Youth Court Field Trip
3:00-3:45:
Accreditation Committee Meeting
12:20-1:10:
Department Meetings
1:10-2:00:
Grade Team Meetings
Saturday Academy

3rd Marking Period Grades
3rd Marking Period progress report grades are due by 8:00 am on Wednesday, November 28th. Progress reports will be mailed to students’ homes on Friday, November 30th. PADS is available at this time. Contact Mr. Liu (dliu@pabloneurdaacademy.org) if you need assistance.
School Clocks
PNA clocks now reflect the correct time. All staff members should ensure they are signing-in by 8:00 so they are not marked late. Procedures outlined in the PNA Staff Handbook should be followed if you are going to be late. Contact Mr. Liu (dliu@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you have questions.
Update to School Calendar
This week the Chancellor announced that there would be an update to the school calendar as a result of school closures after Hurricane Sandy. All schools will hold full-day sessions from Wednesday, February 20, through Friday, February 22, which were previously scheduled as part of mid-winter recess. Contact Ms. Cook (scook@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you have questions.
Regents Scoring Per Session Applications (REMINDER)
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/.
Issuing Passes (REMINDER)
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 (REMINDER)
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.