April 2014 || Volume 1 Issue 2
TNO MONTHLY BULLETIN 
                                                 
Spring Greetings
HAPPY APRIL EDUCATORS!
 
The end of the school year is near and we are certain you are all ready for summer vacation. Hang in there!  
 
It was also wonderful to see so many new faces at our Happy Teacher Hour 2.0 this month. For a full gallery, be sure to visit the TNO Gallery HERE.

STAY IN THE KNOW
UPCOMING EDUCATOR EVENTS IN NYC

 

1. WOMEN IN STEM 

 

Columbia University will host a 2014 Spring Diversity Lecture entitled, "It's about Time: How We Can (Finally) Get More Women into STEM."  The lecture will be presented by The Earth Institute's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory with noted author Eileen Pollack. Details are as follows:  

 

Date: Friday, April 18, 2014 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Location: Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Monell Building Auditorium

 

For more information visit www.earth.columbia.edu

 

2. HISTORY UNCORKED 

 

Think and Drink with Harold Holzer: "The Civil War in 50 Objects"

Which artifacts do you think best capture the essence the Civil War? Hosted by the New York Historical Society, enjoy wine, cheese, and artifacts with Harold Holzer, noted historian and New-York Historical Society Roger Hertog Fellow, as he uncovers the unique stories underlying the most studied war in American History through objects. 

 

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm

 

Each session is $15 for NYHS members, $20 for non-members. Wine and cheese will be served. Advanced REGISTRATION is required!

 

 3. HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVES

 

The Tenement Museum will host a conversation about income inequality, poverty past and present, and the ways this country has responded to it. The panel will include journalists Sasha Abramsky and Ted Gup, and historian Ethan G. Sribnick from the Institute for Children, Poverty and Homelessness. 

 

Date: Monday, April 28, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Location: Tenement Museum, 103 Orchard St., New York, NY
Cost: Free (seats are first-come, first-serve)

 

 

 

4. THE 2014 ROSENTHAL PRIZE FOR INNOVATION IN MATH TEACHING 

The National Museum of Mathematics - right here in NYC - proudly presents the annual Rosenthal Prize for Innovation in Math Teaching which is designed to recognize and promote stellar math education. Each year, the winning teacher is awarded a cash prize of $25,000! The goals of this prize include:
  • Demonstrating that innovative math teaching exists and can successfully reach the middle grades and
  • Encouraging innovation and incorporating hands-on methods in classrooms around the country!

Interested? Do you teach mathematics or may know a colleague who might fit this description? VISIT HERE for more information!

 

SPOTLIGHT
SHANI PEREZ || ART EDUCATOR. ARTIST. ART LIASON.

SHANI PEREZ developed a love for the Arts during her time attending Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. Her passion for sharing the Arts led her to continue her education and attain an AAS in Fashion Design from Fashion Institute of Technology, a BS in Art Education, and an MS in Special Education acquired from SUNY New Paltz. Currently, Shani steers a Visual Arts program at her public elementary school. There, she has developed the Arts curriculum for the last 5 years and serves as the Arts Liaison and United Federation of Teachers (UFT) Chapter Leader. She also serves on several educational and community based arts planning teams developing arts curricula citywide.

Her other teaching proficiencies include visual arts education; visual literacy;  facilitating arts for family workshops; and professional development for  teachers. Shani was recently awarded the Inspiration in Education Award by The Center for Arts Education for her efforts to help children empower themselves through education and the arts.

Given the constant struggle to maintain arts programs within urban schools,  the work of educators like Shani Perez is critical in our collective efforts to educate our students and provide them opportunities for success in schools.
QUICK TIPS OF THE MONTH

As the year unfolds and the weather becomes more welcoming, our students tend to become more unfocused and inattentive in class. Here are two quick tips to help keep them remain engaged in your lesson. These will work for any grade level!

1. SURPRISE!
Select a surprise activity(such as a small treat or no H.W.) and then write "SURPRISE" on the chalk/white/SMARTboard. Throughout the day, if the class becomes noisy, non-productive or students are out of their seats without permission, erase a letter starting at the end of the word. Add missing letters when everyone is behaving well. If the complete word is "intact" at the end of the day, students will receive the surprise!

2. ON THE SPOT QUESTIONS
If students aren't paying attention or become distracted doing other things, try to get them focused by using nonverbal signals of disapproval; or walk toward them and stop near their seat. This usually shuts off the unwanted activity. If this doesn't work, direct a question to the student who is not paying attention or misbehaving. For example, say "Derek, would you agree that the Battle of New Orleans was the turning point of the War of 1812?" Hearing his name will snap Derek back to the class activity having the same effect without embarrassing him (as if you had said, "Derek, pay attention!") Remember to use the student's name when you begin to speak, otherwise he/she may not hear the question. Calling on a person by name brings almost anyone out of his or her reverie!

 If you would like to publish or submit potential candidates (teachers or schools) to be highlighted in our monthly newsletter, please CONTACT us. We look forward to hearing from you!
 
Sincerely,
                                                 
 
Dr. Nicole K. Grimes
Founder, Teachers Night Out NYC
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DID YOU KNOW?

 

In New York City, 654 new schools have opened since 2002. NYC boasts the largest school district in the country with Los Angeles in a distant 2nd place!

 
|| THIS WEEKEND ||
 
Educators are getting ready to spend this Saturday immersed in the Constitution. This FREE full-day professional development program - co-sponsored by the New York Historical Society - will feature brief remarks and a Q&A with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, as well as sessions with Q&A led by preeminent constitutional scholars and education professionals! 
 

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TEACHER DISCOUNTS
Did you know that there are dozens of local  businesses which provide educator discounts? Aside from books stores and museums, there are many other services available to educators at a discount.  Here are 10 stores right here in NYC that will generally  grant anywhere from 10-20% discounts to teachers. Generally, you need to show your School ID though in a few cases, a letter from your school may be requested.

1. J. Crew (15%)
2. Banana Republic (15%)
3. FedX (15%)
4. Michaels (15%)
5. New York & Co. (15%)
6. Ann Taylor (15%)
7. A.C. Moore (15%)
8. Party City (10-20%)
9. ATT, Sprint & Verizon (8-20%)
10. Office Depot (5-15%)

For a full listing of available Teacher Discounts, click HERE.
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