Med Occs Shirts for Everyone!

Hello Everyone!

Happy Friday.

As you know, we have Med Occs shirts available online.  See last post.  Thank you so much Lidia.  You Rock!

For Monday, 10/2 - Over the weekend, please print out the CCBMA (California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants) APPLICATION and EXAM STUDY GUIDE.  Go to: http://www.ccbma.org/ and click on EXAM.

Guess what?  The Nobel Prize in Medicine and/or Physics is being announced very soon.  Check it out: http://nobelprize.org/

For 10 points of extra credit, bring in the winner(s) written down or printed out and why he/she/them were chosen.  DUE 10/3.


Haven't had your flu shot? 10/9 DEADLINE quickly approaching!!!


Need W#'s from:  (Re-read instructions, try again or call/stop by LPC for help)


AM:

Willow
Ashley
Armita
Kylie Moore
Sophia
Britney
Scott
Lisette

PM:

Pranavi
Bella
Jane
Grace
Arielle
Christian

Have a great weekend!

Ms. Erceg

Correction Regarding Med Occs Shirts!

ALL STUDENTS:

Please see the blog post prior to this one for HW and Reminders.




From Lidia in the PM class:

Hi Ms. Erceg,

This is Lidia from your Med Occs PM class. This is the new link to the order form for the shirts. The price for the shirts is around $17, but in order for this price to be set, at least 30 people have to buy the shirts. 

https://www.customink.com/g/wyj0-00b6-4rrg

 

 

THANKS AGAIN LIDIA!!!!   :-)

Have a lot of skills? YES YOU DO!

Hello Future Medical, Dental and Veterinary Professionals!

You have acquired a lot of skills, and there are more to come!  Think about it...you are learning a new language (MT), practicing TPR BP, have knowledge of several body systems, anatomy, pathology and many careers!  In addition, we have started the important component, Administrative Medical Assisting, including patient communications.

Speaking of that...4.1 and 4.2 combined are worth 25 points and are due tomorrow, 9/30.

Please review the handout "Procedure 4.1 - Communicating with the Anxious Patient" and come in tomorrow ready to turn in attached notes (handwritten neatly or typed and stapled to the handout) of this very specific scenario about why the patients is anxious.  Turn in tomorrow.

Example: Patient has come in today to talk about a scheduled surgical procedure.  

Answer these questions with full sentences:

How would you prepare for this appointment? 

What do you plan do say and do?

What will you say and what will you give to the patient as the appointment is complete?

"Procedure 4.2 - Identifying Community Resources"  Print out a list of community resources in your city.  Go to your browser and type in:  Community Resources _____________(the city you live in) or type in Tri-Valley.  Let's see what you bring in!  If the list is more than 3 pages, just print the first three.
Turn it in tomorrow.

Guest speaker tomorrow for the AM class, she returns Monday for the PM class.
Please...have your expense tracker ready!


THANK YOU LIDIA.....17 18 MED OCCS T-Shirts are ready to order!!!....and they are long-sleeved!  If both classes combined order 30 or more total (there are 58 of us), the cost is $15.33.  HERE's the LINK (below).  You have 14 DAYS to complete your order.  Please order tonight!  Let's get this done so I can see you wearing them....AND you can wear these under your scrub tops on cold days if the sleeves are not to long or baggy, we'll see!

https://www.customink.com/g/wyj0-00b6-4vqq

 Have a great evening!

Ms. Erceg

Lub Dub, Lub Dub, Inspiration, Expiration

Hello Folks!

We're wrapping up the cardiovascular system this week.  Next...Chapter 6, Blood, Lymphatic and Immune Systems. 

Here's what to do tonight:

1. Sit next to a family member, or your pet, and count the number of respirations without telling them you are doing it.  Be sly and don't make it obvious.  Tell me tomorrow what you counted in 15 seconds.

2. Read Chapter 5 in your MT book thoroughly.  We'll cover terminology, pathology and diagnostic procedures.  HW:  See PG. 157 and look up online:  aneurysm  What is the common etiology? (cause)

3. Keep thinking about how you can help the angry or anxious patient without being disrespectful. How do you help a patient feel welcome, comfortable, heard?
We'll have a great discussion about that tomorrow.

4. ALL flu shots must be done by MONDAY, 10/9/17. You can get it tomorrow as well!
Make a plan tonight with your parent(s) on how to make that happen.  Leave a vm with your doctor's office, call CVS, Walgreens or a Safeway store that has a pharmacy.  Ensure they are ready for you, their hours and the best time to show up for your flu shot!

5. LHS:  Somebody please go see Ms. Cabading in the Career Center and get an LHS logo for our wall!

6. W# trouble?  Have your CCCID#?  Let's look at the website together.  See me before or after class.

Have a nice evening.

Ms. Erceg

p.s. Abbreviations!

 Rx for me:

Sig:  ii cups coffee po qam and H20 qid to counteract diuretic effects of caffeine.
 

Keep Practicing Vital Signs!

Hello All,

Many of you made your first attempt at taking a blood pressure today and you did very well.  Don't worry if you could not detect sound(s).  We'll keep practicing. Thank you to my helpers who are veterans at taking a BP.

With practice, your will complete TPR and BP with ease.  At some point, you will be able to take a pulse and respiration count at the same time!  Try this at home on a family member.  Psssst....don't tell them you are counting respirations!


Homework:

1. For tomorrow, please bring in your flashcards again and complete cards on the terms on page 138 and 151 in your MT book.

Review Appendix III Abbreviations in the MT book.  How about this?  What does this mean? Be ready if I ask you.

                          Ranitidine, 150 mg. i cap po @ hs for 7d. 



What is Ranitidine?  Is there an OTC name for it?




2. THANK YOU to those who brought in their W#.  PLEASE, if you have not....do so tomorrow.  Trouble?  Come see me after you have checked the instructions on the blog.

3. Keenan online..keep working on these.

4. Keep tracking those expenses!!!

5. Try pulse and/or respiration counts.

See you tomorrow.
Ms. Erceg

Do you have your fingers on the pulse of life?

Hi All,

Take a family member's pulse tonight and practice approaching the patient gently, graciously and professionally.  Introduce yourself and get permission to proceed.

We learned today about what may be of concern if the patient has an abnormal pulse rate or rhythm.


Reminders and Homework:

1. Get your flu shot.  We are gaining on October and if you are not Kaiser, get it before Monday,
    10/2.  I walked right into CVS and got mine on Saturday.  Call first!!!  Make sure they are
    ready for you!

2. Wear a short-sleeve shirt tomorrow so we can start practicing blood pressures. 

3. Keep tracking your expenses and add in the family expenses too on your tracking sheet.  Do this
    daily and be ready for our guest speaker on finance Thursday. 
   

Here are 10 budgeting apps for college-bound teens.  Try one and attach a print out to your tracking sheet.

• Mint.com (iOS, Android) ...
• Toshl Finance (iOS, Android) ...
• Left to Spend (iOS) ...
• Debt Payoff Planner (Android) ...
• Spending Tracker (iOS, Android) ...
• Slice (iOS, Android) ...
• Check (iOS, Android) ...
• CheckPlease Lite (iOS, Android)

4. Get your W#.  Please see me tomorrow if you don't have yours yet!!!!

5. How are your Keenan Online assignments going?  Please schedule for completion by 10/28.
    Print out your certificates of completion.  (no hole punching, staples, etc.)

6. About Kristina Chesterman....honor her and others tragically killed by a drunk driver by 
    learning more about her life, tissue and organ donation, and driving safe and sober!
    https://www.facebook.com/RememberingKristinaChesterman/

    Interested in what an "Advanced Directive" is?  Talk to your family about it by looking it up
    online or using the document I showed you today:  https://www.agingwithdignity.org/

7. Watch this on taking a BP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmic13mvsgo

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Friday!

Hi Everyone!

I am very grateful after hearing Stacey's story today, aren't you?  She is certainly a "victor" not a "victim" of her circumstances!

Would you please keep your flashcards in your backpack next week starting on Monday 9/26?

For North Forest HS in Houston.....

This week we are collecting:

• Non-liquid cleaning supplies - paper towels, gloves, sponges, etc.
• Non-perishable foods
• Toiletries
• Used or new linens
• Cash or check donations

Have a great weekend and see you Monday!

Ms. Erceg

Ready for Another Nice Guest Speaker?

Hello Everyone,

Stacey Ballard, a liver recipient, will be in class to talk to us about her experience and how many "anniversaries" there have been since the transplant.  Review the website:  donornetworkwest.org and write down a few questions for her!

REMINDERS:

GHS students:  Here is the link for the El Aviso for today.  PLEASE view it, as I don't want to be responsible for you not having your school information!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1FG271SwIA&t=1s             Numeral 1's are in yellow.


HOMEWORK:

1. Gather up the flashcards you've made and the CH. 1 worksheet.  It's time for....
     FLASHCARD FRENZY FRIDAY!!!  Don't be caught without your flashcards!

2.  Review your test and highlight any concerns and turn it in to me for review tomorrow.

3.  Please imagine what your Inner Critic looks like.  Draw a picture of him/her/it.  On the same piece of paper, front or back, please imagine and draw what your Inner Guide looks like.  Draw a picture of him/her/it.   Your inner guide tells you to say...."I am enough", "I am fierce" and "I matter."

I can't wait to see these!  You may use a photo or image from an online source as well.....just make sure to check that it is appropriate before turning it in to me.  Choose images that really communicate the judgmental inner voice and the inner encouraging voice.

Never text while driving....even if you think it is safe!  The new IOS has a function and there are these:

 CHECK IT OUT:

https://lifesaver-app.com/

https://www.honkforhelp.com/explore/2016/5-free-apps-to-prevent-texting-while-driving/


Stay safe and I'll see you tomorrow!

Mrs. Erceg

Hello All - Ready for a Nice Guest Speaker?

Hello All,

Before I tell you about the guest speaker, here are a few reminders:

To get the W#:

1.  Try this for getting your CCCID# AND your W#.   Thanks Angel and Regan!

      1.  Go to LPC website - choose the "Apply" tab.
   
      2.  Create account - CCCID#

      3.  Go to the College Application - apply for real, to the college, and you'll get a W#


2.     Please bookmark this site to prepare for Friday's speaker.  Please have questions for her!
        https://www.donornetworkwest.org/

3.     Prepare to have your flashcards (the ones you've done) and your MT Ch. 1 Worksheet completed - bring to class on Friday 9/22.

4.     FLU SHOT........please, do not hesitate.  Get it right away if you are not a Kaiser patient.


NOW.....for HW tonight in preparation for tomorrow's speaker:

Manoj is a Life Coach and is an amazing person...I'm sure you will like him!

Please write down the answers to the following questions (or if you have the handout - not all of you got it today)  - There are not right or wrong answers, just be sure to write a three-sentence answer for each question.

1.  What would give you joy at work?  What would make you come alive?



2.  What do you want to create through your work?



3.  If you were to look back at your career 30 years from now, what would you have wanted for      yourself?



Have a great night!

Ms. Erceg

Pirates Rock and so Does Med Occs!

Hello Pirates!

What fun I had today.  Hope you liked the pirate jokes....you're all good sports.
Thank you Timmy and Anna for staying after school to help prep for Pirate Day.  It was really fun thanks to your planning, as well as the pm class for their help.  I appreciate AM and PM classes bringing snacks and drinks.  That is always nice!

Congratulations to Nicole and Jacob for winning the costume contest.  Nicole did a great job with jewelry, outfit and make up and Jacob....you did have what looked like a real, life-size parrot!!!

Now.....for tomorrow:

The following terms are going to show up on the test.  I recommend you make flash cards or memorize the definition of each.

These are all from your MT book.  Even though I gave you combining forms to study on 50, 84 and 111, these are some other terms to study for the test.  Of course, you've read each chapter, so these should not be too surprising!

• myoneural junction
• voluntary versus involuntary muscle
• origin versus insertion of a muscle
• eversion
• diaphysis
• red versus yellow bone marrow
• cancellous bone
• exostosis
• callus
• osteoarthritis
• Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
• deep tendon reflexes 
• creatine phosphokinase
• -desis

See you tomorrow.

Ms. Erceg

Aye Mateys - Pirate Day Tomorrah

Hello All,

Pirate costumes, fun and food tomorrow PLUS be ready to define SCURVY AND RICKETS.
Sign ups for food, etc.  (Don't worry if you can't get your contribution - we'll have enough I'm sure).  NO SEXY COSTUMES....stay covered up!

AM:
Izne: chips, Tori: plates, Kyra: Pirate Booty (maybe), Maddie: cookies, Jillian: drinks
Bella: napkins, Willow: brownies, Kaila: Sour Patch Watermelon, Lauren: "something"
Cassidy: pretzels, Emma: Chips, Madison: drinks

PM: 
Jane: cups, Anna: plates, Timmy: Pirate Booty, AJ: Root Beer, Asia: utensils, 
Elisa: Napkins, Sarah: Ice Cream, Pranavi: Cheetos

To help those less fortunate, please bring in $1.00 to donate to North Forest HS in Houston, our adopted school!  Every bit counts toward helping these high school students devastated by hurricane Harvey.  Thanks to the two students that donated today!!!

Test prep - study the pages noted on my previous blog.

Keep trying to get that W#.  Some people try again and are successful!  Don't give up.

Continue working on the MT worksheet.  Please have it completed by Friday.  Answers are in your MT book of course!

Flashcard check on 9/22!  Be sure to have your flashcards with you - all that you have made thus far.

Going to the Nursing Conference on 10/1???   Deadline is WED. 9/20.  Thanks for that reminder Bella.

Keenan Reminder! Do not staple or three-hole punch your certificates.  Binder clip them and turn in all 28 in chronological order on or before 10/30.  Don't be late, I cannot send you to internship without them being complete. ROP rules!

Ready for some healthy competition?  Go to:   https://www.nobelprize.org/

10 points of extra credit for those bringing in, in writing, the name(s) of the winner(s) of the Nobel prize in Medicine on OCT. 3rd.

See you pirates later.....remember, there's a costume contest with prizes!  It's Talk Like a Pirate Day tomorrow!

Ms. Arrrrrrrsegg

p.s. Everyone must laugh heartily at my pirate jokes tomorrow, or I'll make you walk the plank.

Happy Friday Future Healthcare Professionals!

Hello Everyone,

Check out *last night's blog for info you may have missed.

Reminders:

1. Do a review for the *test Wednesday.
2. Learn how to say "sphygmomanometer" - (a blood pressure cuff)
3. We'll learn how to take a blood pressure with the above and a stethoscope.
4. We continue with Chapter 5 in your MT book.  Please review.
5.  What is LDL and HDL when it comes to atherosclerosis?  We'll talk.
6.  Flashcards and Keenan online assignments.  Keep going!
7.  Prepare your pirate costume...wear 'em if you've got 'em!  (For Tuesday)

Definition of sphygmomanometer

:an instrument for measuring blood pressure and especially arterial blood pressure

—

sphygmomanometry

 play \ˌsfig-mō-mə-ˈnä-mə-trē\ noun

Cool App:

Anna in the afternoon class showed me a FREE app today...

It's called the "5 Minute Journal"  If you download it, let me know Monday!!!

Now, a SPECIAL REQUEST:  

We adopted a school in Houston!

Please look around the house and see if you have any new or used linens and blankets, lotion,  
new boxes of feminine hygiene products or other toiletries.  There is a bin in the classroom.

Want to donate instead? Please bring in $1.00 to donate to fundraiser for North Forest H.S.  Bringing in a check? Checks in any amount are welcome and made out to Granada High School. We have adopted this school and are supporting them as they recover from hurricane Harvey.  If everyone at GHS donates $1.00 - we can send them $2,500.00!  Livermore, Dublin and Amador....please get in on this too.

These students and their families need our help....Look at this site.  They are just like us...just in another city!  http://www.houstonisd.org/northforesthigh

See you Monday!

Ms. Erceg

Me? A Certified Medical Assistant? Yes, YOU!

Hi Everyone,

Here are the two sites to bookmark on your computer:

http://www.cmaa-ca.org/     California Medical Assistants Association

http://www.ccbma.org/  California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants

On the CCBMA website, download the application and the exam study guide. Soon, there will be a graded assignment to print both and bring to class. The Med Occs class is very similar to what is on the study guide.  Check out the exam info, the eligibility, etc.  No harm in certifying and having your name followed by CCMA (California Certified Medical Assistant)  Eligibility rules apply.

Reminders:

1. Test coming up on Wednesday 9/20.  That is also the day of the blood drive, so remember to plan
    accordingly. (GHS Blood Drive)  For the test: study your MT book:  Pages 50, 84 and 111.  

2. Do you have a stethoscope?  Do you have a blood pressure cuff?
    If you own one or both, please bring them in tomorrow with your name applied.
    I will store and separate the ones that are "owned" from the ones used in the classroom.  Vital signs     next week!  BP, temperature, pulse and respiration.  TPR

3. Arrrrrrggghhhhhhh.  Would ya be warkin' on yur pie-ret costume Matey?  Talk Like a Pirate Day
    on Tuesday, 9/19.  We'll learn about the health challenges of bein' at sea!

4.  LHS: Have fun tomorrow for those attending Senior Picnic. Be ready to get caught up on     
     Monday!!!

Have a wonderful evening.

Ms. Erceg

pssssssst.....bring in your secret project tomorrow if you took it home.  Thank you!!!!

Career Talk

Hello All,

Being a career specialist, I look forward to helping you with career choices and eventually, the right training program, 2 or 4 year college that will help you reach your goals!

You looked at a lot of careers today.  Take your time, do your career research and complete your fantastic internship adventure.  You'll know your pathway, or at least get a very good start.

Try these tonight...

California Career Zone

www.cacareerzone.org/

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

Reminders:

1. W#'s - I know many of you are having trouble.  I will keep working with you and getting advice
     from LPC on how to get everyone taken care of.  Please keep trying.

2. Review MT Chapters 4 and now....5.  Cardiovascular system is next - that is Chapter 5.

3.  One more travel form to collect....you know who you are!

4.  Regarding Keenan... I believe it was Grace that asked about "MSDS" - that is a Material Safety          Data Sheet that describes a product that can be dangerous and how to administer first aid or
     how to clean up the product safely.

5.  For those interested in becoming a CCMA, a California Certified Medical Assistant, go to:

     http://www.cmaa-ca.org/     California Medical Assistants Association

See you tomorrow for more fun in Medical Occupations ROP !

Ms. Erceg

p.s. Don't forget to b r e a t h e and s t r e t c h   

Hello You Fabulous Students!

Dear Students,

Good talk about muscles today.  I appreciate you breathing deeply and stretching today.  Try it at bedtime and when you wake up in the morning.  Set your intention for the day, perhaps something like this...."Today is going to be a GREAT day"!  Set the tone and even if there are a few bumps to get over during the day, know that you'll be better prepared if you started the day right.  That's what healthcare workers must do daily to be on their game for every patient they see!

Tomorrow, I will give you instructions on registering at LPC and getting your CCID or "W" number. This allows ROP to transfer college credit to you via our local community college.  This makes you a college student while still in High School. 😀 This is a requirement for all students, even if you never physically attend LPC (which I hope you do!)

Interested in getting college (or a lot of it) paid for?  Go to scholarships.com and let me know what you find.  You will be surprised about how much money you are eligible to receive!

Reminders:

For those given Traveler Forms today, please bring them in tomorrow. No physician signature required at this time. Already turned yours in?  No worries.

Review pages 111 to 126 of CH. 4, Section II for our work on muscles tomorrow.  If you have that completed, you may look ahead to the cardiovascular system in CH. 5 for a brief review.

Flu Shots - No later than October 1st.  For some of you not waiting on Kaiser, please do it this week.

No perfume or cologne allowed at site, and not in the classroom please.  I am very sensitive to those strong scents and get headaches, aka: cephalgia.

Keep up your Keenan assignments.  October 30th only seems like it's far away.  At this point, if you have not started, plan at least 4 to 5 modules per week.  Remember to print out a certificate of completion for every module!

Asia - We still want to hear your story about a diagnosis!  Sorry about getting sidetracked.

I'm sorry, I made a mistake, I'll make it better.  The guest speaker schedule for tomorrow is actually set up for October 12, not tomorrow.  I made it better by noting it on the board.

Take good care of yourself.  Good nutrition, good sleep and of course, deep breathing and stretching!

Ms. Erceg

Happy Friday!

Hello Everyone,

We had a talk today about internship placement today and thank you for being receptive to the rule...."No Sense of Entitlement."  Please know that it will all work out and that your trust in me is paramount to the success of the program. I have your preferences and I will do all I can to create a wonderful internship experience for you.  Your answer to your internship assignment...."Thank you, I will go out into the field do a good job for you and make you and Ms. Schreiber proud.....I won't let you down."

Just so you know.... if you are going to be ABSENT or LATE, I must be contacted in advance of the start of class...the sooner the better.  Do not be a NO CALL/NO SHOW in this class!  If there was a true emergency, exceptions may be made, but all others - don't count on it.  Med Occs folks are never absent or late....are they????  Ms. Schreiber says....be here every day!

We are going to practice s t r e t c h i n g on Monday.  Strength and flexibility are our muscles favorite friends.  Bring in your ideas about how to stretch safely and effectively.  Share what you know!

Granada High Students....COIN WARS starts on Monday.  This is a great fundraising effort and I'll explain the rules on Monday.  For now, know that coins count for positive points, paper for negative points and paper money can potentially sabotage other classroom's efforts!

Review in your MT book, Chapter 4 - Section One and Section Two.  (Emphasis on muscles)

Pioneer in Medical History -  Draft due on Monday, 9/11.

Have Pets? Something newsworthy....be careful about your pets eating human food.  Some of it contains Xylitol, a sugar substitute that animals cannot process.  Their liver fails and leads to death.  Give pets...pet food.  Most all human food is bad for them.  All you animal lovers and future veterinary folks know this, right?

Take care and have a great weekend.

Ms. Erceg

Skeletal System Tomorrow....and Introducing...The Muscular System!

Hello You Fabulous People You!

How exciting!  Our lively discussions on body systems are fun and your questions and comments are welcome.  Stay engaged as we explore the body systems.

Factoid for you.... Babies have more bones than adults because as they grow up, some of the bones fuse together to form one bone. This is because babies have more cartilage than bone. Newborn babies have around 305 bones. A baby's skeleton is mostly made up of cartilage. As a person grows up, most of this cartilage turns into bone in a process called ossification. By adulthood, the skeleton has just 206 bones.   (KNOW THIS TOMORROW AND I WILL BE IMPRESSED!!)

Regarding muscles...... What does R I C E mean?  I'll tell you... Rest Ice Compression Elevation.
That's the answer for a number of ailments!

For tonight:

1. Set up an appointment for your flu shot.  Call and leave a vm for your doctor, call Target, etc. IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO EGGS....you may not be eligible for the flu shot.  Let me know.

2. Review in your MT book, Chapter 4 - Section One and Section Two.  Be ready to talk about both sections tomorrow.  We'll also practice identifying bones on the skeleton.

3. How about that Pioneer in Medical History?  Draft due on Monday, 9/11.

Hey PARENTS.......   How lovely it was to meet you last night!  Please contact me as needed - I would love to talk to you.

Our wish list includes medical supplies and equipment, so please contact me with anything you have that would be helpful in the classroom.

See you tomorrow everyone!

Ms. Erceg

Welcome Back

Hello Everyone,

I hope all of you had a very nice three-day weekend.

Here are some reminders:

1. Back To School Night tomorrow evening.  I have some forms for GHS students to give to parents and I'll have something for parents who cannot attend, including a meeting invite.
2. We are taking badge photos this week, starting tomorrow.
3.  Flu Shots - Call right away to area grocery stores and pharmacies for availability and/or leave a message for your doctor's office tonight.  Remember to bring detailed proof, not just a receipt!
4.  Your training binders are now going home and returning to class daily.
5.  AM CLASS:  Uniform fittings started today!  PM CLASS: Your fittings begin Monday 9/12.
6.  TEST coming up on Thursday, 9/7.  In your blue MT book:  Study pg. 26 to 37   We will review for the test in class.  Know these sections:

•  Levels of Body Organization
•  Organs and Systems
•  Body Planes
•  Directional and Positional Terms

7.  FLASHCARD CHECK 9/22 - bring them in!

For the serious medical student - (not required for class)

Here's what you can ask for when you want a cool birthday or holiday gift....The Anatomy Coloring Book!  It's what you've always wanted, right?

https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Coloring-Book-Wynn-Kapit/dp/0321832019

Did all of you solve the puzzle on the board today?


                            SHKEEPAPE     


AMADOR SENIORS -  Have a great time tomorrow.  Keep up with your study buddy re: notes!


p.s. Answer to puzzle:  Keep in Shape :-)

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Erceg

So Much In Two Weeks!

Dear Students,

I want you all to know that without your commitment, cooperation, honesty, hard work and being humble....Med Occs would not have been off to such a great start.

Don't let us down....keep up the good work.  Ms. Schrieber is counting on us to be the best that we can be!

There will be a test on body planes and directional terms Thurs. 9/7...hmmm....studystack.com????

Work on your flashcards....some of you are way ahead of the game and have a lot done.  Woo Hoo!

Here is what to have ready for Tuesday, 9/5:

1. Three consecutive pulse rates for three days, before you get out of bed. We'll compare that average to your pulse we take in class.  Really do it.  Be honest.  Write them down.

2.  Ask a family member or good friend to listen to your 10 goals, some information from your Life Balance Worksheet and review a few of the suggestions provided.  They may get help too and you can do some of the items on the suggestion sheet together for support.  On TUESDAY, bring in the Self Care Suggestion Sheet, the Life Balance worksheet and the 10 goals. (some of you had to write/finish your 10 goals...do it!)  Print your Learning Style Inventory and bring it in Tuesday as well.  See previous blog for link.

3.  Let me know if you have at least one of the Keenan online assignments done and don't forget....PRINT the certificate of completion at the end of each one!  Keep them in chronological order in a folder and turn them all in 10/30 clipped with a binder clip (no three hole punch or staple). Include the assignment sheet, filled out.  They will be proudly displayed in your portfolio.

4.  I have a "Family Agenda" at the bottom of this blog.  Try it out and take charge of building on your relationships with meaningful dialogue during the meeting.  A lot of you have the goal of enhancing your family relationships.  Everyone gets a voice and don't forget to rotate leadership!

5. Hey Brittany!  You are the "Keeper of the Folder" for Bullard Uniform.  Since you and your group are headed there on Tuesday, please give it to them at the shop.  THANK YOU!

Take care and have a GREAT weekend.

Mrs. Erceg


FAMILY AGENDA (set up a meeting with your family!)  (Not required, just a nice thing to do)

Weekly Meeting with the ________________________Family

               Date ______________ Time ___________ 

               This Week’s Leader __________________

                                              AGENDA  

1.    Compliments all around

2.    What we talked about last week

3.    School and homework schedules

4.    Travel schedules

5.    Kid’s activities

6.    Vacations

7.    Things to do this week/chore distribution and planning

8.    Problems for us to solve together/discussion

9.    Agreements and assign leader for next week

10.Leader closes the meeting with hugs and high fives for everyone

Note:  The leader for the next meeting is responsible for the agenda for the following week.  It is recommended that an “information gathering” process be conducted by the assigned leader during the week so the agenda will represent each family member’s concerns, comments or ideas.  Keep the agenda on the fridge so people can add to it.