Friday, April 5, 2013

April 8 - April 12


Monday,
April 8
Tuesday,
April 9
Wednesday,
April 10
Thursday,
April 11
Friday,
April 12
Direct Teaching Walkthrough Begins
3:00-3:50:
Soccer Club
Softball Club
3:00-5:00:
Gear-Up
3:00-3:45:
PNA Leadership Team Meeting

New Teacher Mentoring Meeting
9th Grade Field Trip
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

3:00-3:45:
SLC & College Readiness Team Meeting
9th Grade Field Trip
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

Staff vs. Student Tournament
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
Last Day for School Surveys
8:30:
Attendance Team Meeting
12:20-1:10:
Department Meetings
1:10-2:00:
Grade Team Meetings

Direct Teaching Walkthrough
A Direct Teaching walkthrough will be conducted during the week of the 8th. Data will be collected through observations of mini lessons. The links below give details on the areas of focus for the walkthrough:
PNA Instructional Framework Rubric:
Direct Teaching Walkthrough Form:
Direct Teaching Best Practices:
Contact Ms. Cook (scook@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you have questions.
June Regents Scoring Postings
There are two per session postings available for teachers. One is for scoring 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.
Spring DYO Interim Assessments & Mock Regents
As a reminder, DYO interim assessments must be administered between April 8th and April 19th. Grading will take place during department meetings on Friday, April 19th. All departments with Regents courses will then begin planning for the Mock Regents. Mock Regents will take place on Friday, May 3rd. Contact Ms. Heller (aheller@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you have questions.
School Surveys
This is the last week for the School Surveys. Please ensure you are working with your grade team to ensure students complete the surveys. Completed survey cards should be immediately submitted to Ms. Heller.  All submitted surveys are tallied by grade and the grade with the highest submission rate will win a pizza party. Students who submit their parent's survey will be entered into a drawing for a gift card. Teachers should also be working on completing their cards. There will be a drawing for teachers on April 12th. Contact Ms. Heller (aheller@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you have questions.
SLC Curriculum Updates
This week, the SLC & College Readiness Team will begin revising SLC curriculum. Revisions include adding units on the following topics: technology, career, and college readiness. The team will also work on re-writing 11th grade fall and 12th grade spring curriculum maps. Any staff member interested in participating in curriculum development is encouraged to attend Wednesday’s SLC & College Readiness Team meeting. Contact Ms. Cook (scook@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:
NYC Writing Project Summer Institute
This summer marks the NYCWP’s 35th annual summer institute, a fellowship program for K-12 teachers of all subjects who want to strengthen their writing instruction and examine pertinent questions within the field. Additional information can be found at the following link:
Teacher’s Choice (REMINDER)
All forms need to be returned to Ms. Franqui no later than Thursday, April 11th. Contact Ms. Franqui (gfranqui@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you have questions or need assistance.
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.