Last Blog of the School Year

Hi Everyone,

AVHS and FHS - see you tomorrow.

AVHS  11:30

FHS  1:05

You may arrive early!

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER.


Mrs. Erceg

Finals Week

Hi Everyone!

One more day for Granada and Livermore, then Foothill and Amador on Thursday.

Granada:  Tomorrow at 10:20
Livermore:  Tomorrow at 12:45

Amador:  Thursday, 6/7  at 11:30
Foothill:   Thursday, 6/7 at 1:05

See you then!

Mrs. Erceg

Last Day We are All Together Tomorrow!

Reminder:  Bring you uniform in if you want to donate it.

Tomorrow is a graduation celebration/exam review/movie.

DHS:  Final exam(s).

Take care and I'll see you all tomorrow!!!

Mrs. Erceg

Hello Students !

Do you have a uniform to donate, or part of one?  I am taking clean, folded uniforms for students that may not be able to afford one next term.

Monday -  Final exam review -(last one)- by playing a game you and your group will design. Please consider bringing a treat to share and we will watch the rest of the movie after our review.

PLEASE do not be absent Monday.  I have a treat for you.

Tuesday -  ROP Graduation Day and DHS final exam day.

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Erceg

Hi Everyone!

Good job today....not easy to concentrate on finals prep. 

Tomorrow is the deadline to complete the Medical Terminology and the Anatomy in-class finals.

MONDAY 6/4 - If you would like to bring some food or drinks to share, please do.  We are having our Medical Occupations Graduation Gathering that day.  PLEASE DO NOT BE ABSENT.  I have something planned....something special for you all.

Take care and I'll see you tomorrow.

Mrs. Erceg

We are getting closer to the finish....

....so finish strong!

Thank you to Anna, Brianna and Vik for another day of helping me as classroom managers.  Wonderful job!

Thank you Luke for getting the books to me and Travis too, for assisting Luke in getting them to the classroom.

TOMORROW:  Medical Terminology Test.  Open book, study your notes.

PM:  You will also complete the anatomy test tomorrow.

Breakdown on points:   Portfolio 200      Exams 300    Site training paper 50

UNIFORMS:  Please bring yours in if you would like to donate it.

Have a great night!

Mrs. Erceg

Welcome Back!

Great to see you again after the completion of internship.  We will continue to complete the in-class final exams and prepare for the final next week.

UNIFORMS:  Care to donate yours?  Please bring it in this week, scrub top, pants or both!

Thank you Anna and Vik for helping so much today.  You will be joined by Brianna and Irman as we continue with the same classroom managers for continuity.  We are handling several forms this week

One of the forms is the "Credit By Exam" or CBE form.  This is the one you filled out with an attached LPC application.  If you have not turned this in, I will ask that you complete a declination form.

I am so happy for all of you.  You have done an amazing job.  We will have better attendance tomorrow, and will talk about our internship experience a bit and your last few days at site.

Take care ~

Mrs. Erceg

Way to go!!!

Congratulations on completing internship!  I hope had a nice day saying goodbye to the staff and doctors.

All I have to say now is, have a great three-day weekend.  See you on Tuesday!

Mrs. Erceg

Hi Everyone - ONE MORE DAY

Can you believe it? It all went by pretty fast.

TOMORROW, FRI. 5/25 - Get your time sheet for this week signed since you won't be returning to site next week! By the way, I have seen some of the lovely baskets filled with goodies for the staff. Fantastic! Morgan - yours rocks!

We will review the finals schedules on Tuesday, when you report to class.
AM class: 9:19 and PM class: 1:04

Also on Tuesday, 5/29 - Please bring your uniform if you care to donate. Wash, dry and fold!

If you do not have a final exam study guide, please ask a friend if you can make a copy of theirs.

Lastly, when you go to site tomorrow, remind the sites that I am open to donations of medical supply packaging, medical supplies, PDR's, CPT books, ICD9, office supplies or anything they have that is overstock or no longer being used.

THANK YOU and have a great day tomorrow!!!

Mrs. Erceg

Two days to go!

Hi Everyone,

As internship comes to a close, please remember to thank your site with a thank you card and some treats.  Please deliver tomorrow or Friday.  Three-day weekend, and then you return to class on Tuesday, 5/29.  We're back on the full-time schedule starting 5/29.  Your last time sheet, for the week of 5/21, will be turned in that day.  Don't forget to get it signed on 5/25!

CONGRATULATIONS to KRISTA in the PM class.  She has been hired at her site!

LHS:  If you have not sent a text yet with your hours for week of 5/14...please do so!  If any of you were absent today, please text me as well!  (just text total number of hours for that week)

GHS:  You have a special schedule tomorrow 5/24 - Arrive at school by 11:45 so you can proceed to your homeroom class and get your year book.  (SPECIAL HOMEROOM).

Continue to make me proud and finish STRONG at site.  I cannot thank you enough for your valuable service to the community and to the Medical Occupations Program. As for the sites, I know they appreciate you too, very much. 

Mrs. Erceg

Hi All - Please read carefully!

TOMORROW:

For GHS, please arrive for 1st period at 8:00 and follow directions on overhead announcements.

For LHS, stay at school for 4th period and follow directions on overhead announcements.  PLEASE text me the total number of hours for the week of 5/14 IMPORTANT. 
You will be staying at LHS for 4th and 5th periods.

NON-LHS afternoon students and Victoria, please come to class as scheduled at 1:05.

GHS:  On Thursday, 5/24 - Please go to site and return on time so you can get your yearbook in a special homeroom at 11:50.

Community Classroom ends this Friday.....Do you have your gift and thank you card ready?  Thank you in advance for taking care of this.

Contact me if you have any questions. 

Mrs. Erceg

Congratulations Daniel Lanci

Hi Everyone,

Great job Daniel.  Congratulations on being a recipient of the ValleyCare Auxiliary Scholarship.

GHS and LHS - Call your sites if you are going to the every 15 minutes program tomorrow.  Send me a text if you ARE going to your site, as well as any schedule changes that may affect site or classroom attendance.

Have a great evening.


Mrs. Erceg

Have a Great Weekend...Last Week of CC Starts Monday

Hi Everyone,

Please check last night's blog if you haven't already, especially those at GHS and LHS.

Last week of CC - please make it count, get your plans in order for presenting your site with a thank you card and/or some goodies.  Some people are bringing in lunch for the staff, others have found a way to customize their gift.  A card alone is fine, and adding goodies, even better!  Please do not show up empty-handed next week, as we must thank the sites for their generosity in allowing us to complete our internships at their facilities.


KELLY, COURTNEY, MONICA AND AMY - PLEASE GO TO SITE 5/25.  Call them and let them know you may be late due to the rally.  (see schedule below)  Do not be absent on your last day...please!!!!!!  Mark your canlendars:

DUBLIN HIGH RALLY  SCHEDULE  FRIDAY 5/25

                                 7:30 – 8:00 AM                                                   Cafeteria Open

                                8:00 – 8:48 AM                                                   1^st Period

                                8:54 – 9:47 AM                                                   2^nd Period

                                9:53 – 10:41 AM                                               3^rd Period

                                10:47 – 11:35 AM                                             4^th Period

                                11:41 – 12:22 PM                                      Rally in Sports Complex

                                12:22 – 12:57 PM                                              LUNCH

                                1:03 – 1:51 PM                                                    5^th Period

                                1:57 – 2:45 PM                                                    6^th Period

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Thursday!

Hi All,

With the events coming up next week for GHS/LHS - these will cut into your site time once again. On 5/22, Tuesday - GHS morning and LHS afternoons may be affected. 

This is the GHS schedule for Thursday, May 24th - AM class, you may leave your site early to get to a special homeroom.  INFORM sites in advance please....anticipate the need!

Period 1 8:00 –9:05

Period 2 9:15 –10:25

Period 3 10:35– 11:40

Homeroom 11:50 – 12:05 *Yearbooks!

Lunch 12:05 – 12:45

                        Period 4 12:45 –1:50

Period 5 2:00 –3:05

*Yearbooks will be distributed in Homeroom to students who have already paid for them.

Contact me if you need those last few CC hours.  For those of you who went to the meeting last night in Pleasanton at the Hilton, I will get a sign in sheet from Jessica W.  Thanks Jessica!

Here is a letter you can print and earn extra CC hours!  Find these products on your own or ask someone to help.  Parents, friends and family.

May  2012                                                                                                                                          

Dear Store Manager,

I am a student at Granada High School and teach the Medical Occupations class.

In partnership with the California Medical Assistants Association is a non-profit organization that promotes education and networking opportunities for Medical Assistants, we are collecting product for Family House, Children’s Hospital Oakland.

Any and all contributions will be appreciated.

Sincerely,

_______________________________

Teacher:

Laurie Erceg, CCMA-A       Education Coordinator, East Bay Region                                                                              

 California Medical Assistants Association                    Tax exempt ID: CO334762                                                            

(510)305-5111

 Need: 

Paper plates

Paper towels

Zip Lock Bags/ Quart and Gallon Sizes

Garbage bags/Kitchen and Large

Plastic utensils/Forks and Spoons

Toilet Paper

Dishwasher Soap (tablets)

Gift cards for Grocery Stores: Safeway, Target, Trader Joe’s

Take care and check the blog again tomorrow...as usual!

Mrs. Erceg

Only 6 more days of CC time left

Hello Everyone,

TONIGHT:  Pleasanton Hilton/Head Injuries and Concussion Meeting  6:00 to 9:00.  All students are free.  I will give you 4 CC hours (I am including travel time and a bit more).
SIGN IN PLEASE....a.m. student Jessica has the sign in sheet. 

Thanks so much for your commitment today to following through on site gifts/goodies and a thank you card.  The p.m. class took the wire baskets, but I have extras for anyone who would like one to fill up with cookies, candy or other treats for their site.  Minerva, Raquel and Minerva --- will you call your previous sites and thank them?  That brief phone call will be so well received and thoughtful.  I will check with you on that on 5/23.

Thanks to all the students that helped at BUNCO NIGHT!  I will have some certificates for you next week.  Kelsey, let me know if you donated blood today at the American Red Cross Blood Drive at GHS.

REMINDER TO STUDENTS AND SUPERVISORS:  Make sure you get a completed, signed time sheet on 5/25 for that week!!! It is your last day at site.

GHS/LHS- Please text me about your plans for 5/22 (Every 15 Minutes).  Please text me and call your CC supervisor/staff if you will be absent from site.

How did you like the puzzle today?  Looked impossible, but it wasn't!  Please know that all challenges may appear difficult at first, but are often just positive outcomes in disguise.

Thank you ANTHONY - He donated the following items for Children's Hospital Family House:
6 rolls of paper towels, dishwasher tablets, powder creamer, sugar, plastic flatware, gallon and quart ziplock bags.  THANK YOU SO MUCH! See me about CC hours to apply to this wonderful donation process.  (Anthony got a gift card from the grocery store where he works - nice going).

Here is something for you and your family to see:  www.idsafety.net This is a website dedicated to prevention of identity theft.  2 CC HOURS for students that bring in a basic plan for themselves to prevent identity fraud.  Click on "Safety Tips" - You don't have to take the quiz if you don't want to, but I recommend it. It is very short.

Have a great night.

Mrs. Erceg

Wednesday Tomorrow You Fabulous People You

Hi All,

EVALUATIONS ARE DUE TOMORROW, SIGNED BY A STAFF MEMBER OR YOUR MANAGER/SUPERVISOR.

PLEASE bring in your finals schedule tomorrow so we can get our calendars in sync.  Thank you. Print it out from your school's website.

After tomorrow, there are 6 days left of community classroom/internship. The last day is Friday, 5/25.  You will take your current hours up to 4/23 and add in the hours of the weeks of 4/23 and 5/7 so you will know how many hours you have.  You can add in hours from 5/14 and 5/15 too so you can know current and up-to-date hours count. 

Please be prepared to tell me tomorrow what you are bringing in or what you are arranging for your thank you basket/gift for site. We will have all the baskets/plans made so we can deliver the gift baskets, etc. to our sites on Thursday, May 24th and Friday, May 25th.  I will call on everyone to confirm.

Is anyone planning to attend the Head Injuries/Sports Medicine meeting at the Pleasanton Hilton tomorrow night, Wednesday, 5/16? The info is on the brochure I gave you with the helmets on the front. You will receive a certificate for your portfolio and up to 4 CC hours - if you are in attendance the entire time from 6 - 9 p.m. - I added one hour for travel time.  You must call
(925) 314-2565 to reserve a spot.  If you participate in athletics of any kind, it is free.

All we have to do now is get you ready for the final exams. You will have -
Anatomy - open book (pm class still needs to do this)
Medical Terminology take-home
Comprehensive Exam in-class and you may have 1 3x5 card front and back for usable notes

Have a great night.

Mrs. Erceg

Hello Medical Professionals

Hi Everyone,

I hope that Bunco night was fun.  Volunteers, make sure you note your hours on your time sheet!

EVALUATIONS DUE WEDNESDAY.  Please bring it in.

After today, there are 8 days left of community classroom/internship.  The last day is Friday, 5/25.  Check hours on 5/16.

Please be prepared to tell me on Wednesday 5/16 what you are bringing in or what you are arranging for your thank you basket/gift for site.  We will have all the baskets/plans made so we can deliver the gift baskets, etc. to our sites on Thursday, May 24th.

Is anyone planning to attend the Head Injuries/Sports Medicine meeting at the Pleasanton Hilton on Wednesday? The info is on the brochure I gave you with the helmets on the front. You will receive a certificate for your portfolio and up to 4 CC hours - if you are in attendance the entire time from 6 - 9 p.m. - I added one hour for travel time.

All we have to do now is get you ready for the final exams.  You will have -

Anatomy - open book (pm class still needs to do this)
Medical Terminology take-home
Comprehensive Exam in-class and you may have 1 3x5 card front and back for usable notes

Have a great night.

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Friday to You....Hey, it's Bunco Night!

Hi Everyone,

 

BUNCO NIGHT FUNDRAISER, TONIGHT, FOR GOOD NEWS BEARS!

VOLUNTEERS - (Thank you!) 5:30 to 10:30 p.m (or as long as you can stay)

Wear black or dark blue slacks/jeans and a white shirt. Appropriate and
conservative....look professional, thank you.

SIERRA, MORGAN, LUKE, CODY, KELSEY, ZOE, DANIEL M., JAZMIN, MAYTE, HANNA, ERIKA, XOCHILT, ANTHONY, DEVIN, MONIQUE, JOEY AND COURTNEY.

 

Thanks so much for helping and I'll get the printer warmed up to print your portfolio certificates.  Don't forget to put the time on this week's time sheet!

 

Have a great weekend and..........Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms!!!!

 

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Thursday !

Now, more than ever, I need you to be the best you can be at site...go the extra mile whenever you can.

As the school year comes to a close soon, I ask the sites if they are willing to take a student again next year. That's why I need you to continue to shine brightly. I count on the sites I have acquired to continue the relationship with me and the students in the program.

Thank you in advance for your continued commitment and professionalism as we complete the last two weeks of internship. Your teacher greatly appreciates what you have done and I hope you are very proud of your accomplishments.

Now, a reminder for those needing CC hours. Please contact me today or tomorrow via text with your plan if you are under 160 hours as of today. That's cutting it close for sure, but you can attain the 180 hours with my help! Speaking of hours.....

BUNCO NIGHT FUNDRAISER, TOMORROW NIGHT, FOR GOOD NEWS BEARS!

VOLUNTEERS - (Thank you!) 5:30 to 10:30 p.m (or as long as you can stay)

Wear black or dark blue slacks/jeans and a white shirt. Appropriate and
conservative....look professional, thank you.

SIERRA, MORGAN, LUKE, CODY, KELSEY, ZOE, DANIEL M., JAZMIN, MAYTE, HANNA, ERIKA, XOCHILT, ANTHONY, DEVIN, MONIQUE, JOEY AND COURTNEY.

Take care and know that I appreciate you.

Mrs. Erceg

Nice Looking Portfolios!

Hi Everyone!

From what I have seen so far, the portfolios look outstanding...very professional.  You will get them back at the end of the school year as well as any requested letters of recommendation.  If you need your portfolio graded earlier, let me know.

Thank you Sierra, Jessica W., Anthony and Eddie.  You all worked hard today as classroom managers.

Notices/calls are going out to parents....if it appears you will not make it to the 180 hour mark.  So many of you have already passed that number.  I HAVE CC HOUR options!!!!!  Contact me.

Evaluations are due next Wednesday,  5/16 (50 pts)  - Make sure a staff member has it no later than tomorrow and please pick it up no later than Monday...no later!  I cannot give credit to late evaluations.  Once again, you have been given 4 weeks notice.  Remember to ask your supervisor to put their comments on the back.

JOURNALS: I noticed several journals were not complete.  Please work on these daily and start writing about your plans to stay in touch with your site, the benefits of having been there and any new tasks or observations.  Bring these in on the 16th and the 23rd so I can see them.

BE READY.....On the 16th we will be working on the final exam preparation.  Have your study guides ready for both the MT and the comprehensive exam.

Thank you so much for being good people.....for my program's sake (and yours) ---Finish Strong!

Mrs. Erceg

Portfolios Due Tomorrow

Hello Students!

I can't wait to see the professional and polished portfolios!   This is your time to SHINE.. and show off your work and accomplishments.  Be sure to have a neat and professional cover sheet in the outside window of the binder.  I will give you your CPR cards and immunizations tomorrow. 200 points.  If you are even one day late turning this in, I have to call home. 

Reminder:  Please put your last evaluation and training plan near the site experience paper.  The site experience paper is three paragraphs: 1-site info/staff  2- Your responsibilities/tasks performed and
3- Benefits of internship/ROP

PRESENTATIONS:  Gerald, Daniel, Lizeth and Denise

Memorize your SOCIAL SECURITY number tonight. This info will be locked up and kept confidential at the ROP office.  Do not bring in your SS card.  I will ask you to fill out a form that is sent to the local colleges that allows you to earn college credit for having taken the Medical Occupations course, passing with an "A" or a "B" as well as the 180+ CC hours completed.

Make sure you have your final exam study guides for both MT and Comprehensive exams tomorrow.

Remember your time sheets and evaluations.  Evals are due 5/16, but I will take them tomorrow.

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

Cookies, Candy and Gifts

Hi Everyone,

Portfolios due Wednesday.......!!!  Last chance to call or text with assistance today and tomorrow.

Morgan, please call me regarding your site schedule.  Thank you!

SITE GIFT BASKETS:
I have purchased a special basket for each of your sites.  The problem is, these baskets are empty. Please talk to your parents about helping you fill these with gifts to be given to the staff at your site during the week of 5/21/12.  If there are more than one of you at the site, each of you can contribute items for the basket. I would like all of you to write your own thank you note.  You can also all sign one if you'd like.  Just put "Staff" on the outside of the envelope. Bring ribbon and flowers or other fun ways to decorate the basket.

Here are some suggestions:
Baked goods- cake/cookies, candy, gift cards, make a "theme" basket (movie, coffee, picnic, lotion/bath, office supplies, etc).  You may include any special craft item that you or a family member created.

The baskets stay in the classroom for now and I'd like to see these completed and ready to leave with you on Wednesday, 5/23. 

Take care and check the blog tomorrow!

Mrs. Erceg

Have a Great Weekend

Hello Everyone,

How is the portfolio coming along?  Contact me if you need help.

For those of you needing more CC hours, I have wonderful projects that you can do from home!

1.  Children's Hospital Oakland, Family House (donations for families living there while their child is in the hospital)  Need donations of paper towels, TP, sugar, creamer (powder type), 4 gal. garbage can liners, zip lock bags - 1 gal and quart size, plastic forks and spoons, dishwasher tablets, and journal books.  Just text me your email address and I'll send you a sample donation letter to give to stores so you can get one or more of these items.

2.  Troops Direct - Items for the troops in Afghanistan.  Wish list is on the way and I will have it soon.

3.  Tri-Valley Haven - Items for teens and children.  Go on website - call for items needed.

4.  Food Bank Help -  Collect non-perishable, not-expired food.

5.  Good News Bears -  Contact them (see website) as to what you can do at home.

To to your parents, neighbors and friends.  See how many hours you can aquire through these worthy causes.

Mrs. Erceg                  (Text me over the weekend if you'd like)

Happy Thursday

Dear Students,

Give your evaluation to your supervisor or a staff member.  It is due on Wednesday, May 16th.

Keep working on your portfolio.  Create a professional looking cover page for the outside of the binder. You may add extra sections if you like, but you must keep everything in the right order per the table of contents.

Have a great day tomorrow.

Mrs. Erceg

Loved the presentations!

GREAT job today on the medical terminology presentations!!! Very clever and interesting.  Next week:  Daniel L. and Gerald.

Thank you Lindsey, Marcella and Xochilt for being classroom managers today. I appreciate you!

PORTFOLIOS are due on Wednesday next week, MAY 9th. Keep everything in the same order as the TOC, but feel free to add tabs/sheet protectors of other items that say great things about you! FIND A WAY to get it to me if you are going to be absent. I highly recommend that you get a recommendation letter from your site. I can walk you through typing one up for them to sign. They will probably love the idea of signing it for you!

PUT YOUR TRAINING PLAN and the LAST EVALUATION (not the one due 5/16) in your portfolio right after your site experience paper.

Evaluations DUE Wednesday, May 16th. GIVE this to your supervisor (or staff member if you have not already). ASK THEM to please put comments / questions on the back of the evaluation. Thanks.

NEED 4 CC Hours? There is a meeting coming up on 5/16 at the Hilton in Pleasanton. Reserve your seat now (students attend for free) Call (925) 314-2565. TOPIC: HEAD INJURIES/Sports Medicine. Wonderful addition to the portfolio and resume'!

There are now 14 CC days remaining in the month of May. End of internship: Friday, May 25th. Please meet with me if you feel you will not meet the 180 hour requirement to complete the course. I need lunch time and after school helpers.....I can help with those needed CC hours.

Soon, I will be talking to you about filling out some paperwork to allow you to earn college credit by passing this class with an "A" or a "B". More to come on that.

KELSEY, ZOE, MARCELLA, CASSIDAY AND ALEX - regarding the blood drive on 5/16, bring your permission slip, signed, to Ms. Miller in S2 right away!!!

Hey Zoe, Sierra and Morgan......confirm your site plan for 5/4 - GHS Rally Time!

GHS/LHS/AVHS/FHS - start on your normal site schedules tomorrow! DHS: Text me with your schedule.

Have a great evening.

Mrs. Erceg

CONGRATULATIONS TO:  Yari, Brittany and Daniel L. - they are scholarship winners!  Yari and Brittany won Pedrozzi scholarships and Daniel the ValleyCare Auxiliary. 

Medical Terminology Project Due TOMORROW! Attach/provide the list of  20 or more words, highlighted. 



BRING IN YOUR TIME SHEETS - I will sign the one for the week of 4/23 if needed.

There are 14 days of internship time remaining.  Prepare to do the math and let me help you reach 180!!!!
FOR TOMORROW:  Have your study guide for the final exam with you.

GHS RALLY 5/4 - Sign up on Wed 5/2 if you are attending.

BUNCO night 5/11. - Morgan and Luke - confirm with me on Wed. I have a lot of you signed up already. We'll confirm on Wednesday to be sure.

Take care and see you tomorrow.

Mrs. Erceg

Hello to All and Please Read the Entire Blog!

Hi Everyone!

Thanks to all the students that came to the CMAA conference Saturday!!! Certificates are ready. Thanks for helping with that Victoria.

CONGRATULATIONS to DANIEL LANCI - He won one of the ValleyCare Scholarships. Way to go!!!

Please give your supervisor or staff member the evaluation and please.....ask them to add comments to the back if they can. This will be due on 5/16.

GHS: AM class: SENIORS - you may go to site - JUNIORS must go to STAR testing.

Medical Terminology Project Due WED 5/2! Attach the list of words, highlighted.

FOR WED 5/2: Have your study guide for the final exam with you.

GHS RALLY 5/4 - Sign up on Wed 5/2 if you are attending.

BUNCO night 5/11. - Morgan and Luke - confirm with me on Wed. I have a lot of you signed up already. We'll confirm on Wednesday to be sure.

Regarding the portfolio - DUE 5/9 (has to be very professional....perfect!):
Review each and every section of the table of contents. Questions? I have the answers. Just ask.

The procedure for ordering transcripts is to go to your school website to the quick
links and order them to be picked up the next day. That gives them some time to
process the requests. Order today! JUNIORS - ONLY ONE CURRENT COPY SENIORS - ONE CURRENT COPY NOW AND 4 SEALED COPIES AFTER FINAL GRADES ARE IN.

Take care and keep an eye on the blog.

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Friday

Hi Everyone....

Here's the schedule for next week:

AM:  Monday, 4/30  Arrive at 10:50    Tuesday, 5/1 no class - just go to P4, 1 and 5

PM:  WED: 5/2     LHS: 1:05     FHS:  1:45    AVHS:  2:00  DHS:  2:15 


WORK ON:   Medical Terminology Project Due next Wednesday (make a list of the 20+ words and attach!!!
.......and the Portfolio!  Due the following Wednesday, 5/9.
Hand your supervisor your evaluation.....!  Due 5/16!!!

See some of you at the conference tomorrow!!!! If you decide to come, please register there...even if you can stay for only a little while.

Mrs. Erceg

Thurs: 4/26 AM/GHS ONLY: Come to P2 and P3 at GHS in S4 P3 at 12:15 and P2 at 1:15 THERE WILL BE A TEACHER HERE.  Bring your study guides for the medical terminology test and the one I gave you yesterday.

Thurs: 4/26 PM: Go to site and if you need assistance: Call Jorja Ivie at 925-455-4800 x 111 or
Shay Galetti at 925-200-2593

Thank you Zoe and Erika for your help today as classroom managers. 

GHS:  See you Friday 4/27 at 12:25

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

Wednesday Tomorrow and Special Schedules!!!

Hi Everyone!

MEDICAL EXPLORER MEETING TONIGHT 6:00 - 7:00 2 CC hours awarded!
ValleyCare Pleasanton 5575 Building at the Hospital/Cafeteria/Conf. Rm. 2


Travis W. and Anthony - Please bring in your updated training plans.

Mayte and Jazmin - Here early for make-up time please.


SCHEDULE FOR TOMORROW:

WEDNESDAY, 4/25:

GHS 10:50
LHS 1:05
FHS 1:45
AVHS 2:10
DHS 1:05

I am not available THURSDAY 4/26.

Thurs: 4/26 AM: Come to P2 and P3 at GHS in S4 P3 at 12:15 and P2 at 1:15 THERE WILL BE A TEACHER HERE.

Thurs: 4/26 PM: Go to site and if you need assistance: Call Jorja Ivie at 925-455-4800 x 111 or
Shay Galetti at 925-200-2593

Take care and see you tomorrow. We are starting the final exam study guide review!
By the way, how is your MT Project coming along?

Mrs. Erceg

Welcome to STAR testing week!

Work it out with your site.....make sure they know your schedule this week!

Please contact me right away via text if you are coming to the
classroom in lieu of going to site. I will award CC hours for your time with me
during STAR testing.

I am not available on THURSDAY 4/26. Please plan to go to site or ask me for CC hour-worthy assignments so you can earn hours that day if needed!

TOMORROW, Tuesday 4/24:

DHS and GHS - normal day tomorrow

LHS - See STAR testing schedule, inform site

FHS - Go to site staring a 1:45 and get in as much time as possible, or here for CC.

AVHS - Go to site if you can, or come to the classroom to spend time here for CC.

WEDNESDAY, 4/25:

GHS 10:50
LHS 1:05
FHS 1:45
AVHS 2:10
DHS 1:05

Contact me if you need assistance with your schedule. Have a lovely evening.

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Friday - Get you sunscreen on!

Protect your integumentary system. : )

ATTN: GRANADA JUNIORS - Please go see Ms. Jurik in
S9 as soon as possible regarding STAR testing. IMPORTANT!!!

Thank you Anna H. and Krista for coming to the advisory meeting last night!

Krista - extra thanks to you for taking notes.

Please contact me right away via text if you are coming to the classroom in lieu of going to site. I will award CC hours for your time with me during STAR testing.

Check schedules and INFORM YOUR SITE of changes.

Take care.

Mrs. Erceg

Hello Fabulous People !

I hope are having a wonderful day. I am counting on you to finish strong....and I know you will!

ATTN: GRANADA JUNIORS - Please go see Ms. Jurik in S9
FRIDAY 4/20 regarding STAR testing.
IMPORTANT!!!

PORTFOLIOS-
Please show your parents. I can't wait to see the finished product!!!
Here is the info on the "CC Site Experience Paper" P1- Site name, department,
staff information P2- Your tasks and responsibilities (use your training plan)
and then P3- Benefits of volunteering there and perhaps an experience or two, or
highlights of your time at site.

4/25 Schedule GHS: 10:50 LHS: 1:05 FHS: 1:45 AVHS: 2:10 DHS: 1:00

5/2 Schedule GHS: 9:00 LHS: 1:05 FHS 1:45 AVHS: 2:00 DHS:
2:15

Regarding STAR Testing Week(s):
Let me know if you need CC hours and I will work in the classroom on
that day if at all possible. Look at other options for acquiring CC hours...see
me! TALK TO YOUR SITE and give them a VERY DETAILED schedule for the next two
weeks!

Mrs. Erceg

Hello Everyone!

Thank you Jessica, Marlene and Monique for being classroom managers today! By the way, thank you Victoria...you really got my binder project done today...big help! Mehul and Vik, thanks for bringing the books in and being so understanding...and staying after a bit to do that.

ATTN: GRANADA JUNIORS - Please go see Ms. Jurik in S9 FRIDAY 4/20 regarding STAR testing. IMPORTANT!!!

PORTFOLIOS- Please show your parents. I can't wait to see the finished product!!! Here is the info on the "CC Site Experience Paper" P1- Site name, department, staff information P2- Your tasks and responsibilities (use your training plan) and then P3- Benefits of volunteering there and perhaps an experience or two, or highlights of your time at site.

4/25 Schedule GHS: 10:50 LHS: 1:05 FHS: 1:45 AVHS: 2:10 DHS: 1:00

5/2 Schedule GHS: 9:00 LHS: 1:05 FHS 1:45 AVHS: 2:00 DHS: 2:15

Regarding STAR Testing Week(s): Let me know if you need CC hours and I will work in the classroom on that day if at all possible. Look at other options for acquiring CC hours...see me!
TALK TO YOUR SITE and give them a VERY DETAILED schedule for the next two weeks

THANK YOU ALL for finishing strong and paving the way for the 2012-2013 students!!!!!!

See you soon!

Mrs. Erceg

Hello Medical Professionals!

For tomorrow:

1. Portfolios go home to be completed. Due 5/9
2. CC Hours - 5 weeks to go. Interns: do the math and make a plan. CC hours available.
3. MT project - group/individual work DUE 5/2. ( For DHS, AVHS, FHS - arrive late)
4. Final Exam Preparation. Three exams, MT, Anatomy and Comprehensive Topics.
5. We will talk about STAR testing schedules.
6. CMAA Conference 4/28. There are a few spots left. Bring in a check or cash/ $20.00
7. Advisory Committee 4/19 - Student Representatives - Final Confirmation
8. Discussion: Site binder development and implementation
9. AVHS, FHS and DHS - Please bring in time sheets: 3/26, 4/2 and 4/9 (SB)
10. SMILE...... a lot!

Have a great night and see you tomorrow.

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Monday to All

Did you see the recent job opening? Let me know if you are interviewing for it. See last week's blog on 4/12.

Medical Terminology Project is due on 5/2. Portfolio due on 5/9.

ANNA H., BRIANNA, DENISSE, KRISTA and JILLIAN - Please confirm on Monday that you can make it to the advisory meeting on Thursday at 4:00/PL ValleyCare/Conference Room #2 -Cafeteria area. Thank you! (3 CC hours)

How many of you are going to be interviewing for the ValleyCare Auxiliary Scholarship this week? Please let me know if you are!

More tomorrow,

Mrs. Erceg

Have a great weekend!

Hi There!

Did you see the job opening last night on the blog? I hope some of you interview for it!

If you are interested in coming to the 4/28 conference, please let me know a.s.a.p. I have a few spots left. CC hours !

Time to get ready for the final exam next week. I have study guides.

May 2nd - MT PROJECT DUE MAY 9th - PORTFOLIO DUE (I have a new TOC for you).

Take care and I'll see you all next week. Pleasanton and Dublin...hope you had a great week.

Mrs. Erceg

Get your resume ready!!! JOB OPENING

JOB OPENING !

(Resume's are EMAILED in - follow directions)

Attention Juniors & Seniors ~


We are well-established Chiropractic office in Livermore looking for a
new team member to work on a specific project involving calls to patients and
updating data in our computer system. This job is a part-time position until project is completed, but could lead into a more permanent position based upon job performance.

Qualities we are looking for:
*Positive attitude, outgoing, and confident
*Excellent phone etiquette, with articulate communication skills.

Hours: 5-7 p.m. Mon-Thurs.
Compensation: $9.00 - $10.00/hr.

To apply for the position please email your resume to mylivermorechiropractor@gmail.com
by April 16th and type “Resume” in the subject line. We will be
contacting you if we would like to grant an interview.

GOOD LUCK! Let me know if you would like to use me as a reference!

Mrs. Erceg

Hello and Happy Wednesday!

Thank you Marcella, Sierra, Anthony and Eddie for helping me today. I appreciate my classroom managers!

GHS: Are you a recipient of an academic award and were you unable to go to the award breakfast? If so, please go to academic services and ask for your certificate.

Today we worked on our portfolios. I have a new table of contents for you. For next Wednesday, 4/18, please bring in a thank you card and envelope, 20-25 sheet protectors, corrected resume, cover letter and references, certificates, etc.
Portfolio will be due on WEDNESDAY, MAY 9th. We also talked about the site binder and all the wonderful things that will go in it. More on that later.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY assignment due WEDNESDAY, MAY 2nd
If it is a PPT, email it to me and have it on a flash drive too (carry it with you!)

Please mail your registration form and a check tomorrow (GHS/Attn: Laurie Erceg) made out to "CMAA East Bay Region" ($20) if you plan on attending the 4/28 seminar. PLEASE try to make it...even if it is for the morning or afternoon session only. I will award CC hours!!!

Take care and keep doing a great job at your site.

Mrs. Erceg

GHS and LHS Tomorrow!

Hello to LVJUSD!

I get you all to myself tomorrow and I have some really good things planned for you.

We are working on portfolios, MT song/rap/poem/story project, and preparing for the site binder project.

Please bring in a check tomorrow made out to "CMAA East Bay Region" ($20) if you plan on attending the 4/28 seminar. PLEASE try to make it...even if it is for the morning or afternoon session only. I will award CC hours!!!

Take care and I'll see you tomorrow. Pleasanton, Dublin.....enjoy your week.

Mrs. Erceg

Hi Everyone !

I am back from the GHS/LHS Spring Break and now DHS, AVHS, FHS have theirs this week!

Many of you went to site during your break....great job.

I will see my GHS and LHS students on WEDNESDAY, 4/11 (day after tomorrow). We will be busy going over your assignments.

By the way, check out this website: http://www.icanaffordcollege.com

What do you think? Please give me your feedback via email. lerceg@lvjusd.k12.ca.us This is not an assignment, just a request. Who knows? The site may be helpful to you.

Thank you!!!

Have a great day and evening. Hope you had a great week.

Mrs. Erceg

Have a Great Weekend

FHS, AVHS, DHS - Please go to site as usual next week, starting on 4/2. Contact me after 4/5 or Shay Galletti 4/2 to 4/5 if you experience an emergency. Ms. Galletti: (925) 200-2593

LHS, GHS - Happy Spring Break! If you go to site, please text me and start a new time sheet for the week of 4/2.

Thanks so much.

Mrs. Erceg

Hi Everyone! Happy Thursday!

GHS: Special schedule tomorrow! (see below) Please report to S4 for P2 and P3 if you are at GHS tomorrow. Otherwise, I'll expect you are going to site. Let site know about your 4/2 to 4/6 schedule (Spring Break and time at site if you are going - text me if you are!!!) Emergency number if you cannot reach me from 4/2 to 4/5: SHAY GALLETTI (925) 200-2593

GHS STUDENTS: Are you getting an award on Friday? Please let me and your site know if you are not attending at site TOMORROW.

DHS, AVHS, FHS: Go to site 4/2 to 4/5 (and 4/6 if you can) Get those hours in.
SPRING BREAK 4/6 (minimum day for some) through 4/15. Let your sites know, text me if you are going to site during that time and for emergencies 4/2-4/5 call SHAY GALLETTI (925) 200-2593

GHS SPECIAL BELL SCHEDULE FOR ACADEMIC AWARDS -
FRIDAY, MARCH 30th
Academic Celebration 7:15 – 8:25
Period 1 8:30 – 9:15
Period 2 (leave backpacks) 9:25 – 10:20
Granada Idol Assembly 10:30 – 11:40
Backpack Pickup 11:40 – 11:45
Period 3 11:50 – 12:35
Lunch 12:35 – 1:15
Period 4 1:15 – 2:00
Period 5 2:10 – 2:55

CMAA conference attendees (MODESTO) - please email me a brief article for the state publication (1 CC hour will be awarded)

CMAA conference LIVERMORE: Please mail in your registration form or drop it off in an envelope at GHS for me (but not 4/2 to 4/6). Need help? Please call me.

More tomorrow!!!

Mrs. Erceg

Hello Wonderful Students !

Thank you Travis, Jessica, Xochilt and Mayte for being amazing classroom managers today! Whew! You worked hard.

LHS and GHS: SPRING BREAK 4/2 TO 4/8 - return to school 4/9
INFORM YOUR SITES! Going to site during that week? Text me!

GOING TO THE CMAA MEDICAL SEMINAR on 4/28??? Please print out the 3rd page of the CMAA newsletter (www.cmaa-ca.org). Fill out the form, attach check or cash and get it to me before 4/11. You can mail it to my attention at GHS. See the form for details.

CONGRATULATIONS TO Denisse and Cassi!!! They were hired at their internship sites and are now employed... getting a real paycheck. Fabulous! This says so much about your behavior at site and how trusted and committed you are to excellence!

PORTFOLIO: Here is the table of contents. PLEASE talk to your parent(s) about this. I cannot give you a final grade or give you a certificate of completion for this course without a complete portfolio.

Resume
Cover Letter
References
Thank You Note to Interviewer (bring in note card / envelope)
Job Listing (a real one you are eligible for now or at age 18)
Employment Application/W4 (W4 available on www.irs.gov)
Interview Questions/Responses ( I will provide)
Letter(s) of Recommendation (get at least 2 - 3 or 4 preferred)
Achievement Awards/Certificates
Academic Transcripts (H.S.) (open copy/order final ones after graduation)
CPR/First Aid Card
CC Site Experience Paper
Examples of Work from Med Occs
Research Paper (from my class or another class)
College Application/Web Page
Scholarship(s) you are qualified for (Juniors too!) www.scholarships.com
Nursing/Med/Specialty Web Page
*High School Club/Sports
*Professional Journals
*Meetings and Seminars Attended
*Professional Association Affiliations
*Applies to you? – if not, leave out.

Have a nice night!

Mrs. Erceg

Medical Explorer Meeting Tonight !

Please attend if you can tonight. Pleasanton ValleyCare Cafeteria 6:00 p.m.

Did you volunteer on Saturday 3/24 for GNB or go to the Dublin Job Fair?
Let me know and bring verification of hours.

DUE TOMORROW, 3/28: (point value for all items combined: 170)
1. Evaluation (50)
2. Training Plan (updated version - typed neatly) (50)
3. Resume', cover letter and references - PERFECT/Have these proofed/edited! (60)
4. Time Sheet(s) - Please....100% return this week!!! (10-20)

STUDENTS GOING TO the 4/28 CMAA Educational Seminar- Please bring in the registration form, along with a check for $20 (or cash) tomorrow. To print the form, go to www.cmaa-ca.org,
go to "newsletter" - 3/4/12 edition - go to page 3.

Please let your sites know....GHS and LHS - Spring Break for you is 3/31-4/8.

GHS STUDENTS: Are you
getting an award on Friday? Please let me and your site know if you are not
attending at site.

See you tomorrow.

Mrs. Erceg

Hello and Welcome to the New Week

Hi Everyone,

I need some special projects done. If you need CC hours, I can help you by assigning in-class or take-home projects. See me Wednesday about this.

Did you volunteer on Saturday 3/24 for GNB or go to the Dublin Job Fair? Let me know and bring verification of hours.

DUE WEDNESDAY, 3/28: (point value for all items combined: 170)

1. Evaluation (50)
2. Training Plan (updated version - typed neatly) (50)
3. Resume', cover letter and references - PERFECT/Have these edited! (60)
4. Time Sheet(s) - Please....100% return this week!!! (10-20)

Please let your sites know....GHS and LHS - Spring Break for you is 3/31-4/8.
FHS, AVHS

GHS STUDENTS: Are you getting an award on Friday? Please let me and your site know if you are not attending at site.

SPECIAL BELL SCHEDULE FOR ACADEMIC AWARDS - FRIDAY, MARCH 30th
Academic Celebration 7:15 – 8:25
Period 1 8:30 – 9:15
Period 2 (leave backpacks) 9:25 – 10:20
Granada Idol Assembly 10:30 – 11:40
Backpack Pickup 11:40 – 11:45
Period 3 11:50 – 12:35
Lunch 12:35 – 1:15
Period 4 1:15 – 2:00

Have a wonderful evening.

Mrs. Erceg

Saturday Events and a Note to Kaiser A.M. Livermore

Good News Bears - 3/24/12 Hawthorn Suites/Livermore (580 and N. Livermore)VOLUNTEERS: Sierra, Daniel, Zoe, Cody, Blake, Kelly,
Courtney, Jessica, Raquel, Anthony, Gerald, Danielle. 9:30 to 2:30. CC HOURS MUST BE VERIFIED - CODY HAS THE SIGN IN SHEET.

Also on Saturday, 3/24: DUBLIN - TEEN JOB AND CAREER FAIR 1-4 at the Dublin Senior Center - 7600 Amador Valley Blvd. Dublin CC HOURS MUST BE VERIFIED on TIME SHEET.

DUE 3/28: Updated training plan 50, evaluation 50, resume 20, cover letter 20, references 20 and time sheet(s) 10 each. 6 assignments - total points = 170

KAISER INTERNS (A.M. LIVERMORE) - all other ROP students, please be aware as well. This is the note I emailed to Kareen Knowles at Kaiser. I know you are all doing a great job, but there were a few complaints about excessive socializing/disrupting. This behavior can jeopardize my relationship with Kaiser and eventually have you all dismissed from the site. Let's not let this happen!!! I trust all of you to continue your good work and make sure we turn this around quickly. I am not mentioning names, just be aware and report any behaviors that compromise patient care. Please know that I am aware of your incredible work there and I appreciate each and every one of you.


Dear Kareen,

On behalf of the Medical Occupations Program, I apologize for any behaviors exhibited by students that in any way compromised patient care. Extensive socializing and/or disruption of
any department is not acceptable. I have spoken to each of the students personally and asked them to be acutely aware of how important it is to maintain focus on their work. They have been reminded to finish the internship and stay strong in their commitment toward excellence in patient care. I feel their intention, as well as their work, has been positive and I asked them to
continue to forge the wonderful relationships they have developed with the staff
and managers.
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Students: Thank you all for being supportive of me, the program and your experiences at site.

Take care and have a great weekend.

Mrs. Erceg

Hello Medical Professionals

Thank you Marcella, Sierra, Denise and Lizeth for being wonderful classroom managers today.

THANK YOU Daniel and Brianna for going to the GHS Expo tonight and working at the Med Occs table.

Victoria, David, Alex, Anna, Anthony, Cassi, Eddie, Courtney and Kelly - Congratulations on receiving your certificates for attending the CMAA conference. Way to go !!!!!

PERFECT Resume, Cover Letter, References, - have these proofread by your parents and an English teacher, counselor or career center specialist!

Training Plan, Evaluation complete?

All of the above are due Wednesday 3/28 No excuses, assignments must be given to me on the due date for credit.Talk to your site supervisor/staff. Don't try to update your training plan alone! See someone and ask them to help you add 5 to 10 additional tasks or observations. Take it
up a notch! Ask to observe or perform tasks within your scope of
practice.

SCHOLARSHIPS: I will get the letters done and finish these with you on 3/28. Thank you for your patience.

I will be unavailable by phone on Thursday 3/22. Please use Ms.
Galletti's number:(925) 200-2593 if you need an ROP contact or have an
emergency of any kind.

Good News Bears - 3/24/12 Hawthorn Suites/Livermore (580 and N. Livermore)
VOLUNTEERS: Sierra, Daniel, Zoe, Cody, Blake, Kelly, Courtney, Jessica, Raquel, Anthony, Gerald, Danielle. Be there between 9:30 and 2:30. CC HOURS MUST BE VERIFIED.

Also on Saturday, 3/24: DUBLIN TEEN JOB AND CAREER FAIR 1-4 at the Dublin Senior Center - 7600 Amador Valley Blvd. Dublin CC HOURS MUST BE VERIFIED.

Take care!

Mrs. Erceg

Wednesday Tomorrow!

Hello Everyone!

CMAA Conference Participants - Victoria, David, Alex, Anna, Anthony, Cassi, Eddie, Courtney and Kelly - I have an invitation for you to be published in the online CMA Newsletter! By the way, two of you won CMAA memberships and two of you won prizes!!! I have them in the classroom.

BE PREPARED: Have the following with you on TOMORROW 3/21:

Draft/completed Resume, Cover Letter, References, Training Plan -Update all of these in class with me tomorrow.

All of the above are due Wednesday 3/28 along with the student evalution - have
you given the evaluation to a supervisor of staff member? Hope so! Pick it up FRIDAY 3/23. No excuses, the evaluation and the other assignments must be given to me on the due date for credit.

Talk to your site supervisor/staff. Don't try to update your training plan alone! See someone and ask them to help you add 5 to 10 additional tasks or observations. Take it up a notch! Ask to observe or perform tasks within your scope of practice.

KAISER LIVERMORE
(AM STUDENTS): Please meet with me on 3/21. I would like to go over
schedules. Thank you.

ALL TIME SHEETS turned in this time!!! I want 100% return. No yellow ones!!!

SCHOLARSHIPS: Bring completed applications to me and I will prepare a letter of recommendation for you.

GHS !
Extended Homeroom TOMORROW 3/21 for Course Registration 2012 - 2013
Period 1 8:00 - 8:40
Period 2 8:50 – 9:30
Period 3 9:40 –10:20
HOMEROOM 10:30 – 11:30
LUNCH 11:30 - 12:10
Period 4 12:10 - 12:50
Period 5 1:00 to 1:40

I will be unavailable by phone on Thursday 3/22. Please use Ms. Galletti's number:
(925) 200-2593 if you need an ROP contact or have an emergency of any kind.

SATURDAY: 3/24 (9:30 a.m.) GOOD NEWS BEARS VOLUNTEERS:

Sierra, Morgan, Daniel, Zoe, Cody, Blake, Kelly, Courtney, Jessica, Raquel, Anthony, Gerald, Danielle, Eddie and Erika.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Erceg

Back from the CMAA Annual Meeting in Modesto

I can't wait to tell you all about it! Thank you David, Alex, Anna, Anthony, Cassi, Eddie, Courtney and Kelly for coming. Two of you won CMAA memberships and two of you won prizes!!! I have them in the classroom.

BE PREPARED: Have the following with you on Wednesday 3/21: Draft/completed Resume, Cover Letter, References, Training Plan -Update all of these in class with me 3/21!

All of the above are due Wednesday 3/28 along with the student evalution - have you given the evaluation to a supervisor of staff member? Hope so! Pick it up FRIDAY 3/23. No excuses, the evaluation and the other assignments must be given to me on the due date.

Talk to your site supervisor/staff. Don't try to update your training plan alone! See someone and ask them to help you add 5 to 10 additional tasks or observations. Take it up a notch! Ask to observe or perform a task under supervision that is within your scope of practice.

KAISER LIVERMORE (AM STUDENTS): Please meet with me on 3/21. I would like to go over schedules. Thank you.

ALL TIME SHEETS turned in this time!!! I want 100% return. No yellow ones!!!

SCHOLARSHIPS: Bring completed applications to me and I will prepare a letter of recommendation for you.

GHS Extended Homeroom 3/21 for
Course Registration 2012 - 2013
Period 1 8:00 - 8:40
Period 2 8:50 – 9:30
Period 3 9:40 – 10:20
HOMEROOM 10:30 – 11:30
LUNCH 11:30 - 12:10
Period 4 12:10 - 12:50

See you soon. Keep checking the blog every night!

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

CMAA Conference 3/15 to 3/18

I will see some of you there in Modesto! Victoria, Eddie, Cassi, Alex, Anthony, Danielle, Anna, Courtney and Kelly. Show up at 8:00. I will have my cell with me too. Address: 1700 McHenry in Modesto. It is the Sutter Gould/Memorial Medical Education Center in McHenry Village.

Thank you Alex, Yari, David, Emily, Anna and Gaby.....Wonderful help you gave me today!!!! Kory and the crew did a great job too getting all the stuffed animals to that little VW.

SCHOLARSHIPS: Bring in your paperwork in on the deadline:Wednesday 3/21!

Mehul....nice interview today - practicing is so good for all of us so we can be the best candidate for the job. More mock interviews to come.

Emergency ROP contact: (925) 200-2593 Shay Galletti.

Calling all Girls in Med Occs ~ CC hours apply (2) (get signatures on time sheet)
The Career Fair is here at Granada in the Student Union from 6:30-8:30 pm. This event will provide the girls with an opportunity to meet professionals workingin a wide variety of STEM careers. Optometrists, PhysicalTherapists, Engineers, Veterinarians,
Physicists, Air Force Pilots and manymore. It is also a great way for the
girls to learn about new careerpaths and practice their networking skills.

DUE 3/28: Evaluation (give to site TOMORROW). PERFECT resume, cover letter and references. Updated training plan. (we will look at these together on 3/21).

Ryan G. is helping with Tri-Valley Haven and Shepard's Gate to collect some items. Non-perishable food, cleaning products and clothes for women and children. Contact Tri-Valley Haven if you have items to donate by Friday. Tomorrow may be the deadline, but I assume they will take donations on Friday. Hey Ryan....would you call and ask them or ask at your Kaiser site?

Thanks so much everyone. The resumes are in process, the final was very thorough and I am very proud of all of you. Amazing group and I will miss you when you have to leave at the end of the year. Please recruit only the best (people like you) for my 2012-2013 class!

Take care and the NEXT BLOG will be on Monday, 3/19 when I return from the conference.

Mrs. Erceg

Wednesday Tomorrow!

Hi Everyone,

Bring in your time sheets and a copy of your current training plan! Please bring in some sheet protectors so you can update your portfolio.

SCHOLARSHIPS: Bring in your paperwork in on the deadline:
Wednesday 3/14! See your career center if you need help in
preparing the forms. I need to see the work in order to do the letter of
recommendation. Show me the money!!!! - at least your attempt in
getting it!!!

Please make sure....this phone number is
in your cell: (925) 200-2593 Shay Galletti. She is your contact if I am at the
conference or unavailable when you are at your site. If there is any kind of
emergency, please contact a parent right away as
well!

Calling all Girls in Med Occs ~ CC hours
apply (2)The Career Fair is this Wednesday, March
14th, here at Granada in the Student Union from 6:30-8:30 pm. This
event will provide the girls with an opportunity to meet professionals working
in a wide variety of STEM careers. We have Optometrists, Physical
Therapists, Engineers, Veterinarians, Physicists, Air Force Pilots and many
more. It is also a great way for the girls to learn about new career
paths and practice their networking
skills.

Calling all Boys in Med Occs ~ CC hours apply
(2) Med Occs needs your help. Please contact me
about volunteer opportunities so you can earn hours too! I need help with
conference prep, help at the conference on 4/28 and the GNB program needs
assistance on 3/24. I need help tomorrow at lunch as well to put some paperwork
together for the 3/17 conference.

GOOD NEWS BEARS
Volunteers for 3/24 9:30 to 2:30 at Hawthorn Suites, Livermore
580/N.Livermore:SIERRA, DANIEL, BLAKE, KELSEY, GERALD, ZOE, CODY
(Please confirm with me). Thanks!

See you tomorrow.

Mrs. Erceg

Welcome to T3 and the last 12 weeks of school!

Tuesday 3/13 (tomorrow) - Interns at ValleyCare Livermore and Pleasanton (afternoons) I am stopping in tomorrow and bringing Ms. Galletti with me (your TVROP emergency contact). She will shadow me as I visit sites. Be prepared to say a few words about what your responsibilites are at your site.

SCHOLARSHIPS: Bring in your paperwork in on the deadline: Wednesday 3/14! See your career center if you need help in preparing the forms. I need to see the work in order to do the letter of recommendation. Show me the money!!!! - at least your attempt in getting it!!!

Please make sure....this phone number is in your cell: (925) 200-2593 Shay Galletti. She is your contact if I am at the conference or unavailable when you are at your site. If there is any kind of emergency, please contact a parent right away as well!

Calling all Girls in Med Occs ~ CC hours apply (2)
The Career Fair is this Wednesday, March 14th, here at Granada in the Student Union from 6:30-8:30 pm. This event will provide the girls with an opportunity to meet professionals working in a wide variety of STEM careers. We have Optometrists, Physical Therapists, Engineers, Veterinarians, Physicists, Air Force Pilots and many more. It is also a great way for the girls to learn about new career paths and practice their networking skills.

Calling all Boys in Med Occs ~ CC hours apply (2)
Med Occs needs your help. Please contact me about volunteer opportunities so you can earn hours too! I need help with conference prep, help at the conference on 4/28 and the GNB program needs assistance on 3/24. I need help tomorrow at lunch as well to put some paperwork together for the 3/17 conference. Please text me if you can make it tomorrow between 12 and 12:30.

GNB Volunteers for 3/24 9:30 to 2:30 at Hawthorn Suites, Livermore 580/N.Livermore:
SIERRA, DANIEL, BLAKE, KELSEY, GERALD, ZOE, CODY (Please confirm with me). Thanks!

Check the blog tomorrow so you are ready for Wednesday.

Have a great evening.

Mrs. Erceg

End of T2 LJUSD and the Half-Way Point of Internship!!!

Wow....great job with the final. Thank you for working so hard and I didn't hear one complaint. Very impressive. That was a lot of writing, but these notes will serve you well for the final and the CMA exam (for those of you certifying as Medical Assistants).

PLEASE put this number in your phone: Ms. Galletti (925) 200-2593
This is the emergency number for you to call between 3/15 and 3/18/12 while I am at the conference.

TICK TOCK - "Time" to set your clock!!! This weekend, on Saturday night, set clocks one hour ahead. Spring forward, Fall back. : )

DEADLINE FOR LPC Early Admission: Thursday, 3/15/12

SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE: See me as soon as possible so I can help you!

Alex and Denise R., thanks for your help today with conference preparation.

Have a great weekend. You deserve it!

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Thursday!

Hello Everyone.

Thanks for doing such a wonderful job on the final. I am reviewing them and getting grades ready to report to all schools.

GHS TOMORROW, 3/9 - See you at 8:00 a.m.

LHS TOMORROW, 3/9 - For those done with the final and have turned it in, you do not have to come in tomorrow. Go to site as usual or call me if you're are not going. For those who have to finish the final, I will see you at 10:40 a.m. tomorrow.

All other schools, business as usual unless you have made special arrangements with me.

Contact site with your schedules and keep them (and me) informed! Thank you.

Gerald, thanks for your help with the computer files today! : )

Take care!

Mrs. Erceg

Special Schedules this week!

Hi All,

Thank you classroom managers Alex and Denisse....I really had a lot for you to do this morning. Jillian and Mehul...next week I will need you to be classroom managers in the PM.

Please ask your parents to buy you some sheet protectors. You need about 25-30.

ValleyCare Scholarship folks - I need to see the progress on the scholarship no later than 3/14.

EVALUATIONS: Give to site a.s.a.p. !!! DUE on 3/28 along with your new training plan. We will go over the new and improved training plan next week!

MORE CC HOURS: Special Career Fair for Girls.......Wed. 3/14 GHS Student Union 6:30-8:30 GNB needs folks on 3/24 and my advisory committee meeting in on 4/19.

Jewelry Sale to raise money for charities - ask family and friends to donate costume jewelry, and other inexpensive jewelry, like earrings, bracelets, necklaces, etc. We will sell it at the CMAA conference on 4/28! All volunteers - please let friends and family know!

AVHS/FHS/VHS/DHS - Turn in your "final" 3/14, which is a take-home assignment for you.

AVHS/FHS: Minimum Day on 3/9. Please go to site. If you are not going, contact me right away.

DHS: Every 15 minutes on 3/9. Please contact me if this affects you or your site time.

Courtney/Kelly, please go see Mr. Eason for the interview around 1:15 or 1:30. Check in with him. Thanks!

LHS and GHS, I'll see you tomorrow. CHECK SCHEDULES BELOW

Here are the schedules for LHS and GHS:

EXAM SCHEDULES/LIVERMORE SCHOOLS

Livermore High Finals Schedule March 8th
1 8:00-10:00
2 10:10-12:10
Lunch 12:10-12:40
5 12:45-2:45 COME TO ROP at GHS

Livermore High Finals Schedule March 9th
3 8:00-10:00Break 10:00-10:15
4 10:20-12:20 COME TO ROP at GHS

Granada High Finals Schedule March 8th
1 8:00-10:00
2 10:20-12:20 COME TO CLASS S4
Lunch 12:20-12:555 1:00-3:00

March 9th
3 8:00-10:00 COME TO CLASS S4
Break 10:00-10:15
4 10:20-12:20

Mrs. Erceg

Let Me See Those Resumes, Cover Letters and References!

HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW (60 points): No last minute, messy portfolio additions! NO EMAILS. Print these out and hand them in, STAPLED in this order: COVER LETTER, RESUME, REFERENCES. Make sure all personal information at the top of each page matches and is centered. (Header) Trouble printing? Find a printer somewhere! Text me before 7:30 tonight if you are stuck, but I'll expect you to use your wonderful problem-solving skills!
Bring me typed, portfolio-ready documents.

On the cover letter, fill in the blanks as best you can so it looks ready to mail to a prospective employer. Other formats can be found on http://www.about.com/.

FINAL: GHS/LHS - See your finals schedule - I will see you Wed/Thurs/Fri

DHS/AVHS/FHS/VHS - I will give you the final tomorrow/in-class
assignment. If you are absent, we must make special arrangements
immediately.

Conference Volunteers, give me your registration forms tomorrow if you haven't already: ALEX, CASSI, EDDIE, VICTORIA AND ANNA. Get forms from website if needed. See below.

If you are not signed up to be a volunteer at the Modesto CMAA conference, register over the phone TONIGHT (let Carol know that you don't need meals) for the CMAA conference 3/17 (Saturday) Call 1-888-464-2622 and leave a message for Carol Saunders to call you back in the evening so you can register with a credit card. Only $25 for the day and if you want meals that will be extra. See pages 6 and 7 of the CMAA newsletter online. http://www.cmaa-ca.org/ -Ask a parent to take you and they can enjoy activities in downtown Modesto while you earn CC hours and continuing medical education certificates for your portfolio! This is not an ROP-sponsored event, parent must provide transportation and insurance. (See page 3 for the 4/28 event in Livermore)

Extra CC hours.... The ValleyCare Medical Foundation has an opening for a student to assist in their administrative offices. For those of you that are in need of hours, see me about this and maybe we can work out a plan.

Hanna, Travis, Ryan and Cody - I have the information regarding next week. You are good to go!

All Students come in tomorrow 3/7. I will go over the finals schedule for all schools during our calendar sync. Have your CC binders, CMA exam review guide, time sheets and a really big smile for me tomorrow.

Take care!

Mrs. Erceg

Happy, Sunny Monday to You!

Hi Everyone!

HOMEWORK DUE 3/7 (60 points): No last minute, messy portfolio additions! Ask me for help and/or go online to about.com. Resume, Cover Letter and References as outlined on the 2/29 blog. (Please make sure the spacing/format is correct). Bring me typed, portfolio-ready documents.
Call me if you have ANY problems getting this done by tomorrow night!

No later than tomorrow, 3/6/12.....If you plan on going, register over the phone for the CMAA conference 3/17 (Saturday) Call 1-888-464-2622 and leave a message for Carol Saunders to call you back in the evening so you can register with a credit card. Only $25 for the day and if you want meals that will be extra. See pages 6 and 7 of the CMAA newsletter online. http://www.cmaa-ca.org/ Ask a parent to take you and they can enjoy activities in downtown Modesto while you earn CC hours and continuing medical education certificates for your portfolio! This is not an ROP-sponsored event, parent must provide transportation and insurance. (See page 3 for the 4/28 event in Livermore)

Have a wonderful evening!

Mrs. Erceg

Need Community Classroom/Internship Hours?

Hi Everyone,

Be sure to read over the last two blog entries, 2/29 and 3/1 to ensure you are ready for next week!

For some extra CC hours, you can make out a time sheet that will help with earning some money for our charities. Please read the next section of this blog entry and let me know if you can help and I'll talk to you before you get started. You will need parent signature on your time sheet once you and I have determined what you will be doing for this project. Some of you need hours more than others. For those of you that do need hours, contact me asap!

CHARITY JEWELRY SALE - Costume jewelry, supplies welcome. Do you know anyone who has a jewelry store that can donate something? Ask Mom or other family members...do they have one or more things they can donate? All donations are welcome! We also accept jewelry that needs cleaning or is in need of repair.

We’re asking students, teachers, their families and friends to clean out overstuffed jewelry boxes or armoires! Gently used jewelry and jewelry making supplies are welcome. Do you make your own jewelry? If so, a donation or two would be appreciated.

Proceeds from the jewelry sale will benefit Tri-Valley Haven, Children’s Hospital Oakland (Family House), St. James Food Pantry, The Fred Finch Home for Developmentally Disabled Teens and the California Medical Assistants Association, a non-profit educational forum for students in health care and working medical assistants in California. Please put jewelry donations in a ziplock bags. If you have necklaces or bracelets, please wrap them carefully to prevent tangles. If you have containers or boxes for these, that would be great.
Here are some suggestions: Beads, supplies, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, ankle bracelets, working watches, rings, shoe clips, or other lovely adornments to brighten up someone’s life.

Contact: Laurie Erceg, CCMA-A ROOM S4 x 3640 at GHS JEWELRY WILL BE SOLD AT THE NEXT CMAA MEDICAL EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR ON 4/28/12 TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES. THE CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSISTANTS ASSOCIATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES EDUCATION AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MEDICAL ASSISTANTS IN CALIFORNIA.

Thanks and have a great weekend!

Mrs. Erceg

Special Information for All Students !!!

Hi Everyone!

Please review special schedules below and read the entire blog....daily. Thank you. Don't ask me about the info on the blog...read and retain!

HOMEWORK DUE 3/7 (60 points): Start this and finish by the end of the weekend, okay? No last minute, messy portfolio additions! Ask for help and/or go online to about.com. Resume, Cover Letter and References as outlined on the 2/29 blog. (Please make sure the spacing/format is correct). Bring me typed, portfolio-ready documents. Call me if you have ANY problems getting this done.

To register over the phone for the CMAA conference 3/17 (Saturday) Call 1-888-464-2622 and leave a message for Carol Sanders to call you back in the evening so you can register with a credit card. Only $25 for the day and if you want meals that will be extra. See pages 6 and 7 of the CMAA newsletter online. www.cmaa-ca.org Ask a parent to take you and they can enjoy activities in downtown Modesto while you earn CC hours and continuing medical education certificates for your portfolio!

To register for the 4/28 conference/Livermore: Print out page 3 of the CMAA newsletter. Go to www.cmaa-ca.org and click on "newsletter" (the 3/4/12 edition).

EXAM SCHEDULE- There will be an "in-class" final for this term next week, which will be a series of assignments done in class (reference materials provided).
DHS, FHS, AVHS, VHS on 3/7. LHS/GHS on 3/8 and 3/9

EVERYONE comes to class on 3/7.

If you signed up for a recommendation letter from me re: ValleyCare Auxiliary....Please bring me your COMPLETED scholarship application, with all forms attached. DEADLINE: 3/14/12 to turn in your completed scholarship. I will do the letter at that time and present it to you on 3/21.
MAILING DATE DEADLINE: 3/31/12 - must be postmarked on or before 3/31/12.


MINIMUM DAY FOR PLEASANTON SCHOOLS:

AVHS (minimum day) March 9th
Period Start End
1 7:16 7:56
2 8:00 8:40
3 8:46 9:26
4 9:32 10:12
Brunch 10:12 10:22
5 10:27 11:07
6 11:13 11:53
7 11:59 12:39


Foothill High (minimum day) March 9th
A 7:15 - 7:55
1 8:00 - 8:40
2 8:45 - 9:25
3 9:30 - 10:15 (inc 5 min advisement)
4 10:20 - 11:00
5 11:05 - 11:45
6 11:50 - 12:30
B 12:35 - 1:15


EXAM SCHEDULES/LIVERMORE SCHOOLS

Livermore High Finals Schedule
March 8th
1 8:00-10:00
2 10:10-12:10
Lunch 12:10-12:40
5 12:45-2:45 COME TO ROP at GHS

Livermore High Finals Schedule
March 9th
3 8:00-10:00
Break 10:00-10:15
4 10:20-12:20 COME TO ROP at GHS

Granada High Finals Schedule
March 8th
1 8:00-10:00
2 10:20-12:20 COME TO CLASS S4
Lunch 12:20-12:55
5 1:00-3:00

March 9th
3 8:00-10:00 COME TO CLASS S4
Break 10:00-10:15
4 10:20-12:20