Thursday, May 30, 2013

June 3 - June 8

Monday,
June 3
Tuesday,
June 4
Wednesday,
June 5
Thursday,
June 6
Friday,
June 7
Saturday,
June 8
3:00-4:00:
Regents Prep Classes
(Living, Algebra, Geometry, Trig, English, US)
3:00-3:45:
PNA Leadership Team Meeting
Girls Empowerment Field Trip
3:00-4:00:
Regents Prep Classes
(Living, Algebra, Geometry, Trig, English)
3:00-3:45:
Instructional Cabinet Meeting
Senior Prom
5th Period:
LGBTS Alliance
3:00-4:00:
Regents Prep Classes
(Living, Algebra, Geometry, Trig, Global, LOTE)
3:00-3:45:
Portfolio Development Team Meeting
Staff Development Day
(No Students)
Senior Breakfast
Staff Retreat
8:30:
Attendance Team Meeting
12:20 – 1:10:
Department Meetings
1:10 – 2:00:
Grade Team Meetings

Saturday Academy
June 6th Schedule of Activities
Thursday, June 6th is a PD day for teachers. Teacher work hours will be from 8:00am to 2:45pm. The schedule of activities can be found at the following link: https://sites.google.com/site/pablonerudaacademynyc/schedules/pna-staff-pd/june-6-schedule-of-activities
Fall 2013 Teaching Assignments
Fall 2013 teaching assignments will be emailed to teachers at the end of the day on Monday, June 3rd. Information about the assignment includes assigned department and grade team. Teachers will need this information for Thursday’s grade team meetings. Additionally, special education teachers will need this information in order to determine the department meetings they will be joining on the 6th. Proctoring schedules will also be emailed by the morning of Friday, June 7th. Contact Mr. Liu (dliu@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you have questions.
Staff Entry Reminders
As a reminder, any staff member who enters through the staff entry door at the back of the 180 cafeteria may be asked to show ID. The staff entry door is available from 7:30 to 8:30. All staff must use the entry at the front of the building before 7:30 or after 8:30. Contact Mr. Liu (dliu@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you have questions.
Staff Luncheon
As in the past, on June 6th’s PD day PNA will have a staff luncheon. This luncheon will be a potluck. Everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to share. Mr. Torres will be coordinating this event. Staff will be asked to sign-up to bring something to share. Contact Mr. Torres (ttorres@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you have any questions.
Prom
This year’s Senior Prom will take place on Wednesday, June 5th from 7pm to 11pm at Split Rock Golf Course in the Bronx. Students are paying $80 and staff members are offered a discounted rate of $40 to attend. It will be an amazing time for students and staff. It is fast approaching! See Ms. Heller to purchase your tickets.
License Plate Collection
As a result of the high volume of cars parking in the main campus parking lot behind the building as well as several other safety concerns (including cars parking illegally, blocking access for deliveries to the kitchen, etc.), several changes will now take place. Staff members’ car license plates are required to be registered with the school. Parking spaces will be re-painted and cars are only allowed to park in appropriately designated spaces. Cars parking in handicapped parking spaces are required to display a state. Shield. Parking will continue to be on a first come basis. All other cars must utilize street parking. In the near future, the campus will be provided services of a private contractor to tow illegally parked or unregistered cars. Retrieval of cars and expense for towing is the responsibility of the owner. To register your car’s license plate, see the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iSdWz-ZTAyv4Jv_vIqS_ETdlZjgvrhsMeqAChpy5MvE/viewform
Contact Mr. Liu (dliu@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you have questions.
Teachers of Tomorrow
PNA will continue to be a Teachers of Tomorrow (TOT) school next school year. Teachers of Tomorrow is a program funded by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to help recruit new teachers and retain existing teachers in our most high-need schools.  Some teachers may be eligible for awards of $3,400 per year for up to a total of four consecutive years; current teachers may be eligible for up to $2,100 per year in tuition reimbursement towards their first master’s degree. Those teachers who are eligible will receive instructions early next week via DOE email on how to register for this award (the deadline is June 12).   Visit the TOT for teacher eligibility requirements: http://thscnyc.org/tot/home.do
Classroom Windows and Air Conditioners
As the weather warms, all staff should check to ensure all windows are closed and air conditioners are turned off before leaving each day.
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.
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: