Week of May 19

Hi everyone,

This will be our last full week of school this year. Here is what I have planned:

Computers 2
We will do a variety of computer activities this week, including making calendars for next school year.

Business Concepts
On Monday, we will finish the notes for chapter 8. On Tuesday, we will review and study guides 8.1 & 8.2 will be due. On Wednesday, students will take a test over chapter 8 and I will collect notes. On Thursday and Friday, students will create PowerPoints in groups about the most important things they learned this semester in business concepts. 

I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.

MD

Week of May 12

Hi everyone,

Congratulations to the class of 2014 on your upcoming graduation! Seniors are now finished with school, but the rest of us still have another month to finish. Here is what I have planned for this week:

Computers 2
In groups, students will begin marketing campaigns for new brands of shampoo. They will create a name with logo, bottle design, slogan, print advertisement, coupon, and commercial during this week. Finished projects will be shown to the class. There should be no outside work.

Business Concepts
This week we will start chapter 8, over saving and investing. Students will learn about the importance of saving early and will also take part in an online stock market simulation. On May 30, the student in each class who made the most money on his/her investments will receive a yet to be decided award. On Friday of this week, study guides 8.1 and 8.2 will be due.

I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.

MD

Week of May 5

Hi everyone,

I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather. This week will be the last in high school for the class of 2014. Seniors will take exams on Monday, May 12th. Here is what I have planned for the week:

Computers 2
We will take a test on Monday over the final Publisher chapter. On Tuesday, students will start a project using a site called Voki. This should take the rest of the week. Friday is the first annual Vandals Olympics, so I don't have anything planned.

Business Concepts
On Monday, students will complete a credit card activity. On Tuesday, we will review chapter 7 and on Wednesday students will take a test over the chapter. I will be collecting chapter notes on Tuesday, as I will be out of class all day Wednesday in a meeting. On Thursday, we will watch an episode of Shark Tank which the students always seem to enjoy.

I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.

MD

Week of April 28

Hi everyone,

Last week was crazy with PSAEs, field trips, and prom setup. Hopefully this week will be a bit more normal. Here is what I have planned:

Computers 2
Students will continue to work on creating newsletters. No outside homework or test this week.

Business Concepts
We will continue covering credit this week. Students will complete a comparison of various credit card offers. Later in the week, we will watch a movie called In Debt We Trust. Study guides 7.3 and 7.4 will be due on Thursday.

I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!

MD

Week of April 21

Hi everyone,

I hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable spring break. It went by too fast! Here is what I have planned for this week:

Computers 2
We will start working on project 3 in Publisher together. This project covers the creation of newsletters. There will be no outside homework.

Business Concepts
The final day to turn in checking packets is Tuesday. This week we will start a chapter over credit. We will cover installment loans and credit cards. Students can receive extra credit if they bring in a credit card offer that someone in their house has received. All identifying information should be blacked out. Study guides 7.1 and 7.2 will be due on Friday.

I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!

MD

Week of April 14

Hi everyone,

We can look forward to a short week! I think everyone is ready for a few days off school. Here is what I have planned:

Computers 2
We will review on Monday and take a test on Tuesday over Publisher - project 2. Wednesday will be used as a make up day for any students missing work.

Business Concepts
On Monday, students will work on checking packets. On Tuesday, we will review and on Wednesday, there will be a test over chapter 6. I will also collect the chapter notes. Checking packets will also be due on Wednesday. 

I think that's it this week. I hope everyone has a fantastic break!

MD

Week of April 6

Hi everyone,

Here is what I have scheduled for this week:

Computers 2
Students will continue creating newsletters in Publisher. No test this week.

Business Concepts
Last week, we started working on checking packets. These packets are worth 150 points (equivalent to approximately three tests) and will be completed in class. Students are required to bring a pencil and a pen to class each day to use with the packet. We will work on packets every day this week. They will be due sometime next week before spring break. Chapter study guides will be due this Friday.

I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.

MD