Homework due tomorrow

First of all, thank you Kaiser interns for being here today and helping me with classroom projects that benefit the community: Valentine's Day gifts/cards and Health Quest Health Fair ideas as well as the "Ways to Finish Strong" poster.

TONIGHT: You are invited to attend theValleyCare Health System Medical Explorer Post Meeting Valley Care 6pm-7:00pm 5575 W. Las Positas Blvd. in Pleasanton Room 2 – next to the Cafeteria. This is a free program with free food! - Sponsored by Valley Care Health System1/31 - Nutrition/Dietary - Registered Dietitian RSVP to Mrs. Erceg via phone call or text immediately.

HOMEWORK:

FIELD TRIP FORMS DUE - All students attend on 2/23 at FHS instead of going to site. If for any reason you are not able to go to the field trip, inform me immediately so I can talk to your parents. I am responsible for your whereabouts for those 2 hours. AM CLASS: Get 1st period teacher to sign off and PM CLASS: Parent signature only. Bring it tomorrow please!!!!

20 points/Due tomorrow: How have you responded this week to certain events? -In a PROACTIVE or REACTIVE way? Write up a scenario and give an example of both ways to respond, or use a real-life situation. Feel free to share your stories tomorrow.

GHS ONLY: CAHSEE schedule (PLAN AHEAD AND LET YOUR SITE KNOW) -

TUES 2/7 - No site that day. Come to Med Occs 12:35 to 1:45

WED 2/8 - No site, as usual for a Wednesday. Come to Med Occs 11:40 to 12:45

See you tomorrow!!! Don't forget your CC binder and timesheets!

Mrs. Erceg

Hello Everyone!

KAISER INTERNS, AM AND PM - Meet in classroom TOMORROW, TUESDAY 1/31/12 - ARRIVE AT 1:00 OR 2:00 - STAY FOR 2 HOURS. instead of going to site. Bring your CC binder! Total hours for January and have them ready. I will give you 2 CC hours for tomorrow.

You are invited to attend theValley Care Health SystemMedical Explorer Post Meeting TOMORROW, TUESDAY, JANUARY 31ST Valley Care Medical Center 6pm-7:00pm 5575 W. Las Positas Blvd. in Pleasanton Room 2 – next to the Cafeteria. This is a free program with free food! - Sponsored by Valley Care Health System1/31 - Nutrition/Dietary - Registered Dietitian RSVP to Mrs. Erceg via phone call or text TONIGHT Monday, 1/30. Thank you.

FIELD TRIP FORMS: DUE WEDNESDAY - All students attend on 2/23 at FHS instead of going to site.

BE READY WEDNESDAY - How have you responded this week to certain events? -In a PROACTIVE or REACTIVE way? Share your stories Wednesday, and write them in your journal too.

Check it out: Go to your school website and find out what is offered regarding scholarships, grants and special events. For GHS, go to the website and look at "Career Center". GHS JUNIORS - Special meeting coming up on 2/28 for you and your parents.

Keep learning new things at site! Ask a supervisor for help in adding to your current assignment: medical terms, medications, procedures, diagnoses, etc.

More tomorrow and keep up the good work - Almost February already!

Mrs. Erceg

Never Give up on Your Dreams

KAISER INTERNS, AM AND PM - Meet in classroom on 1/31/12 instead of going to site. Go to site on Monday, Thursday and Friday next week. Thank you. Bring your CC binder! Total hours for January and have them ready. I will give you 2 CC hours for 1/31.

And now...

Here is a little food for thought that you can ponder this weekend....and forever.

Finishing Strong.....you can do this!!!

I have faith in you. Faith in your knowledge, faith in your skills, faith in your determination.

Keep your eye on the goal and don't let anything distract you. You can make things happen. Believe in the power of your dreams and don't settle for anything less.

If you ever doubt yourself, just remember....I believe in you, and always will. Don't ever forget it!

Thanks once again for showing commitment and determination to finish strong this year and make me and your site supervisors/staff very proud.

Mrs. Erceg

Keep working on.....Finishing STRONG

It is so easy to back down, goof off and lose the momentum that was plentiful in the beginning of the school year. Don't let this happen to you! Talk to me, see a counselor or the career center, do some research, find out about all of the wonderful opportunities that await you in the world. Here's one...

You are invited to attend theValley Care Health System
Medical Explorer Post Meeting TUESDAY, JANUARY 31ST

Valley Care Medical Center 6pm-7:00pm 5575 W. Las Positas Blvd. in Pleasanton Room 2 – next to the Cafeteria. This is a free program with free food! - Sponsored by Valley Care Health System

1/31 - Nutrition/Dietary - Registered Dietitian RSVP to Mrs. Erceg via phone call or text by Monday, 1/30. Thank you.

Have you had a few situations come up that required you to be PROACTIVE instead of REACTIVE? Share your stories in next week, and write them in you journal too.

Check the 1/25 blog...and every evening too!

You are at the half-way point already of the community classroom experience, keep up the good work...you can do this!!!

Mrs. Erceg

Congratulations!

First of all, thank you classroom managers Marlene, Morgan, Raquel and Daniel. I appreciate all of your help.

FIELD TRIP FORMS: Turn in on Wednesday, 2/1/12 Thank you

Congratulations to the AM class and PM class - excellent attendance and good time sheet return. Let make time sheet return 100% next week on 2/1!!!

Congratulations to all of you for working hard on the in-class assignment today. I am thoroughly impressed with your teamwork and cooperation in your groups. Finish definitions on 2/1/12 and prepare to present to the class a section of your team's work.

JOEY.....Thank you so much for taking my CPR equipment to FHS today. HUGE help!!!

THIS WEEK, and MONDAY/TUESDAY AT SITE: Please continue information gathering regarding today's assignment: 5 new medical terms/define 5 medications used in your specialty area/define and 5 procedures and matching diagnoses in your specialty area. Journal what you find and add to your list next week. Mayte and Anna, call me about this please.

Did you turn in two copies of your training plan? Have a copy ready to turn in on 2/1, I need a second one from: ZOE, ALEX, ANNA H., KORY, DANIEL, VICTORIA, MARLENE, ANTHONY, MICHELLE, XOCHILT, MINERVA, DEVIN, AMY, KELLY AND COURTNEY.

I will have the ValleyCare Auxiliary Scholarship applications for you next week. Thanks for picking those up for me Minerva!

Didn't know it? - Please email me with a parent email address to: lerceg@lvjusd.k12.ca.us

Text me if you are going to the MEDICAL EXPLORER's MEETING on TUESDAY, 1/31. Kelsey - would you stop by and get a sign in sheet for the meeting? Call my cell tomorrow before coming in to the classroom. Thanks!

Whew! That's all for now. Have a great night.

Mrs. Erceg

Wednesday...already!

I look forward, as always, to seeing you all in class.

Here's the scoop for tomorrow ~

Please make sure you have your time sheet, with your signature and the supervisor or staff member signature as well. Look over the time sheet... is it filled out completely? Totals are on the right hand side and tallied at the bottom? We'll review tomorrow.

We continue our "Finish Strong" campaign by touching on the "Personal Bank Account" and "Being Proactive".

HOMEWORK: Have the CMA exam study guide ready to go. Don't have one? Download it from www.ccbma.org and click on "exam". Scroll down and print the study guide. If you have it you earn 20 POINTS, if you don't, sorry - no points. Many of you already have it in your binders!!!

Have a great evening and keep up the good work out there. Your patience with your patients is greatly appreciated!!!

Mrs. Erceg

Hello Medical Professionals

Hi Everyone,

I hope you did your homework over the weekend....rest, nutritious food, etc. Now you have completed Monday (or almost).

I hope you had a great day at site today.

For Wednesday:

Please make sure you have your time sheet, with your signature and the the supervisor or staff members as well. I will have a field trip form for you for the 2/23 Health Fair.

Please talk to your parents about the upcoming CMAA conference in Modesto. I would like to show you off to my friends and colleagues. Earn some CME's for your portfolio too. It's also a great networking opportunity. Go to www.cmaa-ca.org and click "newsletter" for registration information.

Remember, we are working on how you will "Finish Strong" this school year...and beyond.

Take care and keep checking the blog.

Mrs. Erceg

Have a great weekend!

Take good care of yourselves this weekend. Be gentle with yourself, rest, eat healthy food and enjoy friends and family.

That is your homework.

Mrs. Erceg

p.s. Keep checking the blog....very important.

Chooooooo Choooooooo

ALL ABOARD!!! The train is moving now and I will help you keep on "track". OMG, that was so corny, but true!

Don't get caught up in negative thoughts or situations, stay positive and ask for help when you need it.

FHS and AVHS - You have Monday 1/23 off from school. Please contact me via text if you plan on going to your site that day. Otherwise, take it easy and I'll see you Wednesday 1/25.

Keep up the good work at site, keep your chin up and check the blog each evening during the week.

That's all for now.

Mrs. Erceg (Conductor) ....fading train whistle sound........

Are you ready to FINISH STRONG?

I know you are. You are all strong, courageous and compassionate people!

Thank you classroom managers Daniel, Cassidy, Travis and Cassi for helping so much today!

By the end of January 2012, you should have 60 CC hours on the books.

There will be a blood drive at GHS on 1/25 - See Michelle Miller in S2 for more information. Do not set your time during P2 or P3. Thanks so much.

Regarding the CAHSEE testing and other special events, I will go over that schedule and how it affects the Med Occs class next week on 1/25.

For those absent today- Please print out the following and we'll continue our discussion on the "Personal Bank Account":

PBA DEPOSITS/PBA WITHDRAWALS

Keep promises to yourself /Break personal promises
Do small acts of kindness/ Keep to yourself
Be gentle with yourself /Beat yourself up (negative self-talk)
Be honest/ Be dishonest
Renew yourself /Wear yourself out (succumb to an overwhelming schedule)
Tap into your talents/Neglect your talents

Write down an example for each "deposit"

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Have a great evening and remember, the train (your success this school year) has left the station! Destination: June 2012.

Love, your teacher and component of your life support system.

Mrs. Erceg
repare to next week. Remember, the train (your success this school year) has left the station!!! Destination: June 2012.

Have a great evening from your teacher and component of your life support system,

Mrs. Erceg

Tomorrow is the Due Date....for Evaluations and Training Plans

Hi Everyone,

Important: I cannot accept late papers and still give credit. If you are absent tomorrow, you must send you assignment with another student or call me to make other arrangements. The due date is the same for all students....it's tomorrow, Wednesday, January 18th. No evaluation and/or training plan...no points.

Performance evaluation (50 points) and training plan (100 points).

Progress reports and/or grades are due soon. Be sure to turn your assignments in. Also, be careful about time sheets. If the white, original with signature is not turned in on time, it is a 20 point loss each time.

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Some students volunteered at your sites yesterday...great job and more CC hours for you!

Have a wonderful evening and thanks for all you do. See you tomorrow.

Mrs. Erceg

Please print and forward to parent/family

Some students gave this to their families....some didn't. Oops.

Here it is again, and have a great weekend. If you decide to volunteer at site on Monday, 1/16 (holiday), please text me. Thank you!

Hello Students and Parents,

Students have a performance evaluation (50 points) and training plan (100 points) due on Wednesday, January 18th. Some students were not prepared with their training plan draft yesterday. If I have not approved the draft, the grade may be affected. Please talk to your son or daughter about these assignments so you can know all about their site experience. Please ask them about the wonderful job they are doing at their internship sites as well. The training plan lists all of the tasks they are working on.

We are now starting my "Finish Strong" campaign. This campaign involves completing this school year successfully and feeling accomplished. We will talk about college, training programs and employment, as well as maintaining a sense of well-being.There will be a field trip to "Health Quest 2012" at Foothill High School on February 23rd. A permission slip will be coming home for signature. On March 17th, there will be a meeting of the California Medical Assistants Association in Modesto. Students may attend only if a parent drives them and does not have other students traveling with them. I encourage students to attend this conference as will as the CMAA conference in Livermore on April 28th. If you know of an Irish dance group that can perform at no charge for 30 minutes or so at the 3/17 conference in the evening, please let me know.

I am encouraging students to certify as a California Medical Assistant at the end of this school year or by June of 2013, which is the deadline for eligibility for having taken this course. I recommend students purchase the Q & A Review for the Medical Assistant by Palko and Palko, (7th edition with CD ROM) used on Amazon.com and the Exam Review Guide from the California Certifying Board (1- 866-622-2262) or at www.ccbma.org There is a buy-back program here in Med Occs for those materials.

I make and sell jewelry for our charities at the conferences, so if you have a donation of jewelry or jewelry making supplies, please send these items with your student.

Thank you so much!

Questions? Please call me at (925) 606-4800 x 2640 or my cell (510) 305-5111

Mrs. ErcegMedical Occupations, Granada High School

Letter for Parents PLEASE FORWARD TONIGHT

January 12, 2012

Hello Students and Parents,

Students have a performance evaluation (50 points) and training plan (100 points) due on Wednesday, January 18th. Some students were not prepared with their training plan draft yesterday. If I have not approved the draft, the grade may be affected. Please talk to your son or daughter about these assignments so you can know all about their site experience. Please ask them about the wonderful job they are doing at their internship sites as well. The training plan lists all of the tasks they are working on.

We are now starting my "Finish Strong" campaign. This campaign involves completing this school year successfully and feeling accomplished. We will talk about college, training programs and employment, as well as maintaining a sense of well-being.

There will be a field trip to "Health Quest 2012" at Foothill High School on February 23rd. A permission slip will be coming home for signature. On March 17th, there will be a meeting of the California Medical Assistants Association in Modesto. Students may attend only if a parent drives them and does not have other students traveling with them. I encourage students to attend this conference as will as the CMAA conference in Livermore on April 28th. If you know of an Irish dance group that can perform at no charge for 30 minutes or so at the 3/17 conference in the evening, please let me know.

I am encouraging students to certify as a California Medical Assistant at the end of this school year or by June of 2013, which is the deadline for eligibility for having taken this course. I recommend students purchase the Q & A Review for the Medical Assistant by Palko and Palko, (7th edition with CD ROM) used on Amazon.com and the Exam Review Guide from the California Certifying Board (1- 866-622-2262) or at www.ccbma.org There is a buy-back program here in Med Occs for those materials.

I make and sell jewelry for our charities at the conferences, so if you have a donation of jewelry or jewelry making supplies, please send these items with your student.
Thank you so much! Questions? Please call me at (925) 606-4800 x 2640 or my cell (510) 305-5111

Mrs. Erceg
Medical Occupations, Granada High School

It's Time to Start a New Campaign

Hi Everyone -

It is time to start the "FINISH STRONG" campaign. Now is the time to dig in and keep our motivation and clear thinking strong so we can finish this school year as a successful graduate of Medical Occupations !!! Keep all of your other classes in order as well, make time for studying and most of all, take good care of yourselves. Before you know it, we will approach the end of the school year....how do YOU want to finish.....strong, right? How can I help? Just ask. : )

Thank you Kelsey, Cody, Jazmin and Ryan for helping with classroom manager duties today.

Vik and FOOTHILL HIGH - Thank you for organizing a school-wide stuffed animal and teddy bear drive for Good News Bears!!!! Great job. By the way, who paid for the pizza party?

JESSICA W., YARI, MAYTE, IRMAN, NICOLE and JAZMIN - need your hours for December so I can forward that to Ariel Chan....thanks. Please text me with that info.

The following students must see me at lunch tomorrow in the classroom and bring their draft of their training plan: ALEX, LUKE, BRIANNA, TRAVIS W., MARCELLA, MORGAN, KORY, and BLAKE. Kory - please bring me your original time sheet for the week of 1/2 as well.

The following students (pm) class may email me a copy of the training plan TONIGHT: JOEY, ANTHONY, RAQUEL AND TRAVIS G.

Read the blog....stay informed!

Mrs. Erceg

Tomorrow is Wednesday.....Be Prepared !

Hi Everyone,

For tomorrow - remember to bring in the following - don't make more work for me. Thanks!

1. Evaluations (Due 1/18, but may be turned in early)


2. Training Plan (Ready to turn in or a neat draft, also due 1/18) Have one with you!


3. Time Sheets - Turn in all time sheets for weeks of 12/5 to 1/6. Don't lose points!


4. Journal Entries - See 1/6 blog - be sure to add one or more of these topics as well as your daily activities at your site.


5. A print out of the examination study outline from www.ccbma.org (exam tab)

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

Welcome to a New Week Medical Professionals!

First of all...I hope you are all doing well and let me know if you need my help with your assignments.

Turn in ALL time sheet(s) on Wednesday. I must have a new one for each week. Do not combine weeks on the same time sheet. Some of you did not turn in the one for 12/12! (PUSD can do this on 1/11 due to the holiday). You lose 20 points each time....don't forget to get them signed and to me each Wednesday.

I will be looking at your training plan draft Wednesday and return it right back to you so you can continue working on it. Do a final review this with your supervisor or someone at site that can assist in listing new tasks to observe, perform under supervision or perform alone (remember your scope of practice!)

JOURNAL ENTRIES: Journal your activities, including these prompts regardring Office Maintenance and Management: Equipment maintenance, security measures, safety habits that prevent injury, procedure manual, inventory and ordering supplies, reviewing packing slips, staff meetings, recycling and shredding. BE PREPARED to discuss one or more of these when we share our experiences with class.Thank you.

Evaluations and Training Plans are due Wednesday, JAN 18th. Work with your staff and/or supervisor at your site.Remember...you are doing great. Get these taken care of this week...you need the staff to help you complete these assignments.

Have a great night.

Mrs. Erceg

Have a Great Weekend Interns!

Hello Everyone ~

For next week 1/11/12:

Turn in ALL time sheet(s). I must have a new one for each week. Do not combine weeks on the same time sheet.

I will be looking at your training plan draft Wednesday and return it right back to you so you can continue working on it. Do a final review this with your supervisor or someone at site that can assist in listing new tasks to observe, perform under supervision or perform alone (remember your scope of practice!)

JOURNAL ENTRIES: Journal your activities, including these prompts regardring Office Maintenance and Management: Equipment maintenance, security measures, safety habits that prevent injury, procedure manual, inventory and ordering supplies, reviewing packing slips, staff meetings, recycling and shredding. BE PREPARED to discuss one or more of these when we share our experiences with class.

FHS and AVHS: I have not heard from all of you...once you have completed all regular and holiday hours, PLEASE text me with days and hours you volunteered at your site between December 19 and January 6. Don't forget to identify yourself on the text.

FHS and AVHS -Please send me a separate text with the hours for December 12th - 16th. Don't forget to identify yourself on the text. Another option is to email or call with this information to (925) 606-4800 x 3640 or email lerceg@lvjusd.k12.ca.us

KAISER volunteers from PUSD: Please total your hours for DECEMBER 2011 and report that to me on 1/11/12. Thank you.

Evaluations and Training Plans are due Wednesday, JAN 18th. Work with your staff and/or supervisor at your site.

Remember...you are doing great. After only a month or so, many have you have mastered numerous skills at your site. Prepare to stay strong, keep learning and finish strong!

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Thursday

Hello All,

I am once again amazed at what a great job you are all doing. Thank you for representing the program so well.

Announcement: Please tell your friends there will be a CMA Exam review session on Tuesday, January 10th at 9:00 a.m. here in my classroom. There are a lot of folks wanting to take the exam, so please...let the M.A.'s know that I provide this opportunity and will meet with them individually if needed to help them certify. Many facilities will only hire certified medical assistants.

Please read the blog entries from 1/3 and 1/4.....important info for you!

Bring in your time sheets (all) on Wednesday.

More tomorrow.

Mrs. Erceg

Show me the money!

Thank you for your kind attention today ~ talking about accounts receivable can be "interesting". I hope that knowing about keeping your credit report clean will support your financial future. JOURNAL PROMPTS: Medical billing/collections/office maintenance.

Thank you David, Kory, Jessica and Gerald for being classroom managers today.

ALL STUDENTS: Please read the 1/3/12 blog for information on training plan, etc.

JOB OPENING: Reader/Scribe needed, 18+, for a visually impaired 11th grader. $10.00 per hour. After school T-Th and on Sundays. Call or text me for more information.

CMA Exam Prep: A wonderful way to get ready for my final and the CMA exam is to ask your fabulous parents for the book "Q & A Review for the Medical Assistant" by Palko and Palko, 7th edition. I use a lot of the questions from that book for my final. It is available used on many sites, including Amazon.com, half.com, and textbook sites for a reasonable price, even as low as $15.00. I will be happy to get it from you as a donation after you take the exam or offer to buy it for use in the classroom. Let me know what you paid for it.

Great to see you back. FHS and AVHS....see you in class next week!

Mrs. Erceg

Welcome Back GHS, LHS and DHS!

Hi All,

Welcome to the new year!

HOMEWORK for 1/4/12 and 1/11/12:

1. Turn in time sheet(s). I must have a new one for each week.

2. Turn in a draft of your training plan and I will return it right back to you so you can continue working on it. Over the next two weeks, review this with your supervisor or someone at site that can assist in listing new tasks to observe, perform under supervision or perform alone (remember your scope of practice!)

3. JOURNAL ENTRIES I will review with you for Office Maintenance and Management: Equipment maintenance, security measures, safety habits that prevent injury, procedure manual, inventory and ordering supplies, reviewing packing slips, staff meetings, recycling and shredding.

Hey FHS students and AVHS - Have a nice rest of the week! Once you have completed all regular and holiday hours, PLEASE text me with days and hours you volunteered at your site between December 19 and January 6. Don't forget to identify yourself on the text.

FHS and AVHS -Please send me a separate text with the hours for December 12th - 16th. Don't forget to identify yourself on the text. Another option is to email or call with this information to (925) 606-4800 x 3640 or email lerceg@lvjusd.k12.ca.us

KAISER volunteers: Please total your hours for DECEMBER 2011 and forward that information to me as soon as possible via text or email. Thank you!

Evaluations and Training Plans are due Wednesday, JAN 18th. Work with your staff and/or supervisor at your site.

I look forward to seeing you back in class. Have a great evening.

Mrs. Erceg