PCTA NEWSLETTER
What's Happening - September 2023
A New School Year and Newsletter
This monthly newsletter will highlight outcomes, stats, provide updates, meeting info, anecdotes, and is a way for all of us to stay informed about the goings on at PCTA. If you have anything you want us to share, please submit details and pics to Beth.odayhall@ppsd.org by the 26th of each month. Put a reminder in your calendar for submission. This newsletter will go out the first week each month.
Director of School Operations, Robert "Bob" Cloutier
Bob is in a new role this year as our Director of School Operations. He will manage all things operational including but not limited to keys, phones, heat, weird smells and much more. His extension 61416 and email Robert.Cloutier@ppsd.org. His office is within the main office.
Culture Coordinators
We are still here but in a new role. Lisette Gutierrez and Beth O'Day-Hall are in new roles as Culture Coordinators. While attendance is still on our radar, we will focusing on building community with teachers, developing ways to support culture and climate with students, families, staff, and building stronger connections within Providence and the PCTA community. In addition, we will support and identify positive behaviors. As far as attendance, just a reminder to PLEASE take attendance within the first 10 minutes of class.
Where to find us Room 211 Beth ext. 61211 Lisette ext. 61205
We also have a new roommate. You can now find Downcity Design in Room 211
Welcome New PCTA Staff
Jill Baker-Sped. Math Hybrid
Rita Biggs-Math
Henry Donnelly-School Counselor
Spencer Foote-Math
Shelby Head-Sped. Hybrid ELA
Manuela Hincapie-Welding Tech Liaison
Kenia Isaac-10th Month Clerk
Audrey King-Math
John Laurito-Media Arts Building SUB
Gerard Lanzano-Math
Jerome Malinge-CTE Carpentry
Miriam Murphy-Social Worker
Gerard Tetreault-ELA/ESL
Mary Thake-Math
Amanda Vetelino-ELA
Behavioral Interventionist
China Yang joined us late in the 2022-23 school year as our Behavioral Interventionist. Her focus is to work with students who present behaviors on the Tier 2 and 3 Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). Prior to joining PCTA, she was a substitute teacher at Central High School as a Reading Specialist. She graduated with a BA from Providence College. Her office is on the 3rd floor of Hanley in room H301at ext. 61301.
Email: china.yang@ppsd.org
Phone: 401-456-9136
The Office Corner
Each month our amazing front office staff, Emilia, John, and Kenia (photo to follow) will share important information that faculty, staff, and administrators need to know. This will include observations and timely info to keep us better informed.
TEACHER/STAFF OF THE MONTH
SEPTEMBER'S PD
Wednesday, September 13 90 minutes
Wednesday, September 27 90 minutes
More info to follow on location, if it's Zoom and start time.
Event Information
STAFF AFTERWORK GATHERING - PIZZA J around corner on Westminster
When?
Friday, Sep 15, 2023, 03:00 PM
Where?