Friday, June 7, 2013

June 10 - June 14

Monday,
June 10
Tuesday,
June 11
Wednesday,
June 12
Thursday,
June 13
Friday,
June 14
5th Marking Period Ends
3:00-4:00:
Regents Prep Classes
(Living, Algebra, Geometry, Trig, English, US)
AM Exam:
English
PM Exam:
Living Environment
AM Exam:
US History & Government
PM Exam:
Integrated Algebra
AM Exam:
Global History & Geography
PM Exam:
Physics
4:00-5:00:
SLT Meeting
5:00:
PTA Meeting
Grades Due by 8:00am
AM Exam:
Earth Science
PM Exam:
Algebra 2/ Trigonometry

RCT in Mathematics
5th Marking Period Grades Due
The Spring Term ends on Monday, June 10th. PADS will be open at that time. Spring Term grades are due by 8:00am on Friday, June 14th. Grades submitted will appear on student transcripts and will determine if a student gets credit for the work they completed for the entire term. Teachers must ensure they contact the homes of students who are failing the course. Please ensure this outreach is documented in Skedula.
Teacher End-of-Year Self -Assessment
All teachers must complete an End-of-Year Self-Assessment. Self-assessments are due by Friday, June 14th. The self-assessment can be found at the following link:
Contact Ms. Cook (scook@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you have questions or need assistance.
Information Session on the New Teacher Evaluation System
Ms. Carron Staple (our superintendent) will be holding an information session on the new system of teacher evaluation and development. This information session will take place on Tuesday, June 18th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Lehman High School. Teachers who are interested in attending must register, and space is limited. Registration information can be found at the following link:
https://docs.google.com/a/pablonerudaacademy.org/file/d/0B61KP63aTacYRVJWX045ekZKbms/edit
Contact Ms. Cook (scook@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you have questions.
Summer School Teachers Needed
If you have applied to teach summer school with NYC and/or you are interested in teaching summer school at PNA, please email Mr. Liu (dliu@pablonerudaacademy.org) by Friday, June 14th.
Proctor Schedule
All teachers were sent an email with their proctor schedule attached.  A master proctor schedule can be found at the following link:
The schedule will also be posted in the main office. Contact Ms. Heller (aheller@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you have questions.
2013 End-of-Year Checklist
All staff received the 2013 End-of-Year Checklist. You can begin completing your checklist, however, signing your CAR and sign-off for clearing your mailbox begins on Friday, June 21st. As a reminder, you have until Wednesday, June 26th to complete your checklist. Checklists must be completed prior to being released on the 26th. If you need an additional copy, you can print one from the following link:
Contact Ms. Cook (scook@pablonerudaacademy.org) if you have questions.
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: 
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
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: