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