Thursday, April 18, 2013

April 22 - April 27


Monday,
April 22
Tuesday,
April 23
Wednesday,
April 24
Thursday,
April 25
Friday,
April 26
Saturday,
April 27
National Volunteer Week Begins
3:00-3:50:
Soccer Club
Softball Club
3:00-5:00:
Gear-Up
3:00-3:45:
PNA Leadership Team Meeting
4th Period:
Book Club (9th & 12th)
5th Period:
Girls Talk
3:00-3:50:
Youth Court
Music Club
3:00-5:00:
Gear-Up
3:00-3:45:
Instructional Cabinet Meeting
Bulletin Board Updates Due
Kinect Bowling Tournament
4th Period:
Student Government
Board Game Club
Youth Court Training
5th Period:
LGBTS Alliance
3:00-3:50:
Graffiti Mural Club
Video Game Club
3:00-5:00:
Gear-Up

Tweed Visit
11th Grade Field Trip
Movie Night
4th Period:
Board Game Club
5th Period:
Boys Talk
Book Club (10th & 11th)
3:00-3:50:
Youth Court
Yearbook Club
3:00-5:00:
Gear-Up
3:00-3:45:
Accreditation Committee Meeting
Quality Review
College Fair
8:30:
Attendance Team Meeting
12:20-1:10:
Department Meetings
1:10-2:00:
Grade Team Meetings
Saturday Academy
Million Trees Field Trip


Declaration of Intention / Preference Sheets
Declaration of Intention / Preference Sheets are being placed in teacher mailboxes. Completed sheets should be returned to Ms. Cook by Tuesday, April 30th. See Ms. Franqui if you misplace your sheet. See Mr. Liu (dliu@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you have questions.
Ensure Classrooms Are Visit-Ready
All hallway bulletin boards should be updated with current work by close of business on Wednesday, April 24th. Additionally, teachers should ensure classrooms are neat and organized, free of graffiti, etc. As a reminder, lesson plans should be accessible at all times. Contact Ms. Cook (scook@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you have questions.
Mock Regents
All departments with Regents courses will now begin planning for the Mock Regents. Mock Regents will take place on Friday, May 3rd. There will be a PNA Field Day in lieu of department and grade team meetings on this day. Contact Ms. Heller (aheller@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you have questions.
Secure All Personal Items & Technology on April 26th
A large and public event is taking place in the building on the night of Friday, April 26th. Please ensure all valuables are secured before leaving on this day. Computer carts and projectors are also being removed from classrooms and stored in secure locations. This may delay access to technology on the morning of April 29th.
Tweed Visit (REMINDER)
As a reminder, representatives from Tweed will be here next Thursday, April 25th. Please see the letter below for additional information about this visit. Contact Ms. Cook (scook@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you have questions.
PNA Staff Invited to a Yankees Game! (REMINDER)
Mr. Torres is organizing a staff trip to a Yankees game that will take place the evening of Thursday, June 20th. All staff members are invited to attend for only $20. Contact Mr. Torres (ttorres@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you are interested or have questions.
June Regents Scoring Postings (REMINDER)
There are two per session postings available for math and English teachers. One is for scoring Integrated Algebra, Algebra 2 / Trigonometry, and English exams and one is for being a Lead Content Trainer. The postings can be found at the following links:
Regents Scorer Posting:
Lead Content Trainer Posting:
Contact Mr. Liu (dliu@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you have questions.
Open Market Hiring System
The New York City Open Market Hiring System opens Monday, April 15th and will be available through August. The system is used by teachers and other staff to view and apply for opportunities across the city. Once open, the system can be accessed at the following link:
Secure Personal Property (REMINDER)
All personal property (including purses, cell phones, laptops, etc.) must be secured at all times. Items should be secured in a locked location. Personal items should not be left on desks, in unlocked drawers or closets, in the teacher’s lounge, etc. See Mr. Liu (dliu@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you do not have a locked location to store your personal items.