IMPORTANT DETAILS - ALMOST TO THE FINISH LINE!

MED OCCS GOLD AWARD
Please click HERE to nominate TWO of your peers for the Med Occ Gold Award!

W FORMS
I still need three more for 100% completion. PLEASE follow up with Las Positas.  Call them and ask to speak to a live person or even better just drive up there. I MUST have them by Wednesday!

MED OCCS BANQUET
Please RSVP as soon as possible.  If you know for sure you CAN NOT make it please let me know so I am not calling your name expecting you to be there.  Dessert and Refreshments will be provided.

CERTIFICATES
Did you volunteer to present at a meeting this year for me? Did you give blood? Did you work with our partner the Good News Bears? Let me know and I will print out a certificate for you for your portfolio.  Please email me at: medoccsrocks@gmail.com instead of texting!

The last thing you want to do is finish playing or doing anything and wish you would have worked harder. Derek Jeter

PORTFOLIO FREAK OUT
I have been getting lots of emails and texts about the portfolio. That's not a bad thing.  Keep the questions coming but please do not freak out!
Here are some FAQ's

• How many letters of rec do I need? - I would prefer you to have at least two. I am hoping one of these is from your supervisor but some of you might not have one from them yet so make sure to get one from someone else.
• What is the community classroom essay? A one page essay detailing your experience about your internship. Specifically include what experiences you came away with and will take with you as you move forward.
• W-4? Ack What is that?  - Please bring a blank one to class and I will help you fill out if you have not done one before.
• What if  I do not have a research paper? Put in some sort of writing assignment or lab that you are proud of and that shows your work as a student.
• Who do you address the thank you / cover letter to? It can be general.  You can write it to Dear Sir, or Madam however one of your goals in the portfolio is to actually find a job to apply to so you should address everything toward that position.
• Any other questions? Text me up until 7 tonight! 
• Portfolios are due tomorrow.  If you need extra time you may turn it in late but there will be a 20 point deduction for turning it in next Wednesday. 
• If you have not already you will receive your CPR cards and immunizations back to put in your portfolio tomorrow.

NO QUIZ TOMORROW

You will get your study guide for the final tomorrow! We are almost there! WooHoo!

LAS POSITAS CREDIT
Please, please, please bring either your W number to class tomorrow or your social number so I can help you through the process of getting your W number.
People who STILL need to turn it in are...
Mia Volpatti
Dennis Faux
Kaylee Fuller
Kayla Lindsay
Brittney Turner 

CALENDARS

Please do not forget to give a copy of your June calendar to your site! If you need to refer to dates please check the calendar on the blog.

MED OCC BANQUET

Please RSVP so I know how many students will be coming - I have only heard from two of you so far.  Thanks - Ms. Buckley!

EDUCATE to prevent the PROCRASTINATE so there will be no more PARKGATE

REMINDERS...

The title of this Blog was inspired by a security guard at one of our sites... it made me laugh... please follow it! I appreciate him being so flexible with us!

PARENT LETTER
Please make sure to bring this parent letter tomorrow to class SIGNED by your parent!

CCBMA

Next Wednesday we will have a representative from the California Certified Medical Assisting Board come to speak to both of my class from 9-11 am at Granada.  This does not change any schedules for my AM students but it does require a permission slip form for my PM students.  My afternoon class will be held in the morning and they will NOT have class from 1-3 next Wednesday.  Students are encouraged to pick up extra hours at site that Wednesday afternoon as my PM students have a week less at site than my AM class.  For my students who can not be there I will videotape the presentation and post to the blog.

Last day of site...

PM Students are scheduled for a June 5th last day of site with June 9th being our last day together in class with the exception of Livermore High. LHS will continue with me through to June 17th

AM students are scheduled for June 12th as their last day of site with June 17th as our last day of class together.  Why the discrepancy in days you might ask? DHS, AVHS, & FHS all graduate a week earlier than GHS & LHS

Med Occ Banquet

Don't forget to plan for our Med Occ Banquet for Thursday, June 4th from 6-8 in the Student Union here at GHS! Please let me know if you will not be able to make it.  

Las Positas Articulation Credit

Sorry to put you on blast but I really need you to get your W number to me last week!

Here is a list of the students who still need to get their articulation forms into me...

I NEED THESE TOMORROW!

Dennis Faux

Kaylee Fuller

Kayla Lindsay

Shay Simmons

Britt Turner

Mia Volpatti

PORTFOLIOS - click on the word portfolio to get a copy of the handout!

If you need an extra Portfolio grading rubric it is linked above! Please be working 20 minutes each evening on your portfolio.  Remember you need to apply for at least one scholarship! Juniors - Get a list from your career counselors of potential scholarships for next fall. Obviously you also do not have college acceptance letters so you need to print out some potential colleges and programs you are interested in applying to next year.  

STUDY GUIDE - Click on the words STUDY GUIDE to link you to the study guide!

Change next week's quiz to 30 questions - multiple choice, and true/false.  No freaking out! 

Covers Urinary Tract System, Digestive, Respiratory System

PARKING
Just a friendly reminder to PLEASE park in the designated employee section of your medical/vet site.  I hate being pulled out of a scholarship luncheon to deal with parking issues.

FORGERY
On another note, please DO NOT EVER sign for your supervisor - even if they ask you to! I NEED their signatures.  Your time sheets are LEGAL documents and are filed with the State of California and the Certifying Medical Assisting Board.  This is considered forgery.  Thank you!

A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles. - Christopher Reeve

Happy Thursday Med Occ Students!






















PARENT LETTER
I emailed out this parent letter today, but some of the emails were unfortunately bounced back.  Please print this out, have your parent sign it to confirm they have read it and return to class next Wednesday.  Easy 20 points! 

CCBMA

Next Wednesday we will have a representative from the California Certified Medical Assisting Board come to speak to both of my class from 9-11 am at Granada.  This does not change any schedules for my AM students but it does require a permission slip form for my PM students.  My afternoon class will be held in the morning and they will NOT have class from 1-3 next Wednesday.  Students are encouraged to pick up extra hours at site that Wednesday afternoon as my PM students have a week less at site than my AM class.  For my students who can not be there I will videotape the presentation and post to the blog.

Last day of site...

PM Students are scheduled for a June 5th last day of site with June 9th being our last day together in class with the exception of Livermore High. LHS will continue with me through to June 17th

AM students are scheduled for June 12th as their last day of site with June 17th as our last day of class together.  Why the discrepancy in days you might ask? DHS, AVHS, & FHS all graduate a week earlier than GHS & LHS

Med Occ Banquet

Don't forget to plan for our Med Occ Banquet for Thursday, June 4th from 6-8 in the Student Union here at GHS! Please let me know if you will not be able to make it.  

Las Positas Articulation Credit

Sorry to put you on blast but I really need you to get your W number to me last week!

Here is a list of the students who still need to get their articulation forms into me...

Dennis Faux

Kaylee Fuller

Kayla Lindsay

Shay Simmons

Britt Turner

Mia Volpatti

PORTFOLIOS

If you need an extra Portfolio grading rubric it is linked above! Please be working 20 minutes each evening on your portfolio.  Remember you need to apply for at least one scholarship! Juniors - Get a list from your career counselors of potential scholarships for next fall. Obviously you also do not have college acceptance letters so you need to print out some potential colleges and programs you are interested in applying to next year.  

STUDY GUIDE

Change next week's quiz to 30 questions - multiple choice, and true/false.  No freaking out! 

Covers Urinary Tract System, Digestive, Respiratory System

Down to the Wire...

Happy Tuesday Med Occ Students

I realize that you have been at all of this for quite some time now.  Whether it be your internship or prepping for AP exams you have all been working diligently.  DO NOT QUIT.  You are almost at the finish line.  FINISH STRONG and be proud of a job well done and well finished.  You all know my passion for running, it is never about how you start the race but all about how you finish.  None of the work you put in matters if you can't walk across that finish line saying you gave it all you had all the while keeping your integrity in tact.
STAY STRONG MED OCCS & THINK ABOUT WHY YOU STARTED THIS JOURNEY!



Now on to the details...

GRATITUDES & APPRECIATIONS

• Thank you to Simi Pajetta and Juliana Fontana for presenting to the ROP tec group last Thursday!
• Thank you to Sabrina DiRegolo for helping me get through my mountains of paperwork!

NEXT WEDNESDAY

• All students AM and PM will have class from 9-11 next Wednesday to hear the presenter from the Certified Medical Assisting Board.  PM students make sure to pick up a field trip permission form from me.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

For female GHS & LHS students

NO NEED TO BE IN AG!  Only requirements are that you attend LHS or GHS and are a female! What?! Go for it Ladies.

DUE TOMORROW

• Urinary Packet
• We will have a quiz on the urinary system.
• Please bring in any certificates, awards, honors, letters of rec. that you might have at home.  We will be working on our portfolios tomorrow.
• Timesheets - Please tally your hours so you know if you need to pick up an extra shift or not. Remember 180 is the MINIMUM requirement.

Kidneys, Kidneys & More Kidneys

Happy Tuesday Med Occs!

We survived SBAC testing - Yeah!

HOMEWORK/ASSIGNMENTS

Please be prepared to quiz tomorrow on the urinary system.

*do not be surprised if you see questions from last weeks quiz on this quiz*

Click HERE for the link to the power point.

Please make sure to have your packet and worksheets complete as they will be checked off tomorrow!

REMINDER - Sunday is Mother's Day! Make sure to do something extra special for that Extra special mom/grandma/auntie/friend on Sunday!

HOURS - Do you need extra hours?

Please check your hours and make sure you are on track. Remember you will need a minimum of 180 hours to be able to pass the class and take the CCBMA!

CALENDAR

May 20th - We will have our guest speaker from the CCBMA board!

GRATITUDES/APPRECIATIONS

A huge thank you to ALL of my FABULOUS students that helped with the orientation that evening.  You brought a smile to my face and heart and I can't tell you how much I appreciated YOU anticipating my NEEDS! Great job!

• Thank you to Deanne O'Callaghan for working last Thursday nights CTE Fair.
• Thank you to Natalie Asemi for presenting to the LVJUSD school board tonight.
• Thank you to Juliana Fontana for presenting to our Tech Committee on Thursday.

T-SHIRTS & SWEATSHIRTS

Wanted a t-shirt or sweatshirt but didn't get the opportunity to order? 

T-Shirts are - $18.00

Sweatshirts - $28.00

Check this out... Super cool opportunity!

HEALTH MATTERS ...

will take place at the Stanford University School of Medicine campus.

Li Ka Shing Center for Learning and Knowledge

291 Campus Drive
Stanford, CA

registration

Seating room at the talks is limited and pre-registration is strongly suggested. Online registration deadline: May 11, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. PDT. After this date, you can only register for the event on-site.

Health Talks – We encourage you to arrive early to check in at the pre-registration area. Your selection of a particular talk does not guarantee admittance. Talks are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register here.

Health Pavilion – A collection of exhibits featuring interactive, hands-on attractions and activities for the whole family. Open 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. No registration necessary.

Med School Morning – Open to students in high school only. Pre-registration is required for Med School Morning. Space is limited and no onsite registration will be available. This event has reached capacity. Sign up for the waitlist here.

bring a healthy appetite!

Complimentary coffee, tea, and water will be provided throughout the day. Delicious lunches will be available for purchase from our Food Truck Roundup from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.