Thursday, June 13, 2013

June 17 - June 21

Monday,
June 17
Tuesday,
June 18
Wednesday,
June 19
Thursday,
June 20
Friday,
June 21
AM Exams:
LOTE in Spanish
RCT in Global Studies
PM Exam:
RCT in Reading
PM Exam:
RCT in U.S. History & Government
AM Exam:
Geometry
PM Exam:
RCT in Science
AM Exam:
RCT in Writing
Rating Day
End-of-Year Meetings Reminder
End-of-Year meetings begin on Monday, June 17th and run through Friday June 21st. Your meeting date and time appear on your proctoring schedule. Please ensure you arrive on time for your meeting. Meetings are scheduled every half hour all day each day. If you miss your meeting, you will need to see Ms. Cook after the school day on Friday, June 21st to sign and receive a copy of your rating sheet.
Request to Attend Graduation
This year graduation falls on a full instructional day for students. As a result, only select teachers will be released to attend the ceremony. If you are interested in attending, email Ms. Heller 
(aheller@pablonerudaacademy.orgno later than Wednesday, June 19th.
Rating Day Schedule of Activities
Friday, June 21st is Rating Day. Students will not be in attendance. All teachers will report for session one (8:00am – 2:50pm). The Schedule of Activities can be found at the following link:
Contact Ms. Cook (scook@palbonerudaacademy.org) if you have questions.
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: