Grades Close Dec 1

Hello boys and Girls

Just a quick reminder that grades close tomorrow Dec. 1 for the term. If you Santa to put you on the nice list, make sure that all assignments are in to your teachers. (Including me!)

Brave Juniors

What brave Juniors I have. They were very good when it came time for their Mantoux tests. Just a small little needle can do so much good. It will detect the presence of Tb or even the exposure to Tb. This needs to be done every year because we go into different health facilities with different residents. The students that are already working in a health care facility know that some places require the Mantoux Test every three months.

Tomorrow it is the Seniors turn and next week, the sophomores.

I will try and get some pictures on this blog in the next few days.

First Week Done!

Congratulations and thank you to the juniors and sophomores for getting their gmail accounts and contacting me. I have "shared" the appropriate documents for all but 2 of you. I still need to have 2 juniors contact me @ deborahcollins26@gmail.com

Sophomores you should have downloaded your shop syllabus, unit 39 notes, unit 32 notes, and sensory changes. I will be checking notebooks on Wednesday. You will also be having a CPR Test, and unit 39 quiz.

Juniors, you also should have downloaded your related syllabus and units 1 & 4. There will be a lab on Tuesday and a test on Wednesday . You will also be required to hand in the review for units 1 & 4 as well as the workbook answers for units 1 & 4 on Tuesday so we can review for the test.

Any questions? then comment! :)

Photo Schedule for Ids. First Day Back

The following classes and shops, with instructors, should report to the Lecture Hall for ID photos.

8:30 Mrs. Baldner 1-2 class (24), Drafting (11), Graphic Communications (24)

The following classes and shops, with instructors, should report to the gymnasium for ID photos.

9:00 Drafting, Graphic Communications, CIT

9:30 Auto Body (25), Mrs. Smith 3-4 class (16)

10:00 Mrs. Bumpus/Mr. Savage 3-4 class (22), Ms Baldner 3-4 class (22)

10:15 Mrs. Reynolds 3-4 class (22)

10:30 Culinary Arts (24), Carpentry (23) - (students will proceed to first lunch from the gym)

11:00 Mr. Savage 2/5 class, Mrs. Reynolds 1/5 class (19), Ms. Stevens 2/5 class (11)

11:45 Electronics (18), MFW (20), PMT (15) - (students should report to the gym directly after first lunch)

12:25 Electrical (30), HVAC (23) - (students should report to the gym directly after second lunch)

1:00 CM (25), HCT (18) - (students should report to the gym directly after third lunch)

1:30 CIT (21), Automotive (25)

Friday, September 5, 2008…”A” Cycle: Regular day

New School Year

Hello Students

Mrs Boretti is back and teaching freshmen and seniors. I will still be teaching sophomores and juniors. Remember to bring in your signed papers and be in uniform for shop on the first day. (sophomores and seniors) School pictures for ids will be taken of the first few days of school. (more info to follow)

Please look for your old id. You will be required to wear them to clinical.

I will be requiring everyone to get a gmail account. I will be putting all of your paperwork on google apps. You will have access to all of the PowerPoint handouts, policies, syllabus, etc that you will need for class/shop. It will be your responsibility to print out your notes before class. I will no longer be handing out notes.

Right now this applies only to the sophomores and juniors. As Mrs Boretti gets comfortable, she may follow.

Enjoy the rest of your vacation and finish up your reading

Maybe pictures

will get you to look and comment! Well, here goes!

Comments Welcome!

Each time you read this blog, you may comment. This is a place for all of us to communicate, not just me. Just remember that all of your classmates can read all comments so no drama and no dirt. ;)

Reminder that you should be doing your summer reading. Juniors and seniors, you should have made a comment and replied to a comment on Massone.

Jane Eyre people! Where are you? :)

One Door Shuts

Another door opens.

Mrs Boretti has agreed to come back to SSVT. She will be teaching freshmen and seniors. She has been teaching at Blue Hills since she left us, freshmen and seniors. Medical Office etc. She will be a valuable asset to HCT and the seniors will remember her. Let us welcome her with open arms. She and Mrs Christian have talked and Mrs Christian has given her all of the information that she will need. Your senior year will be the same as if Mrs Christian was still here . Mrs Boretti is a great instructor!

Goodbye Mrs Christian :(

Mrs. Christian has accepted a new position at a college in Maryland. This is a chance in a life time and she will be fulfilling a life long dream. It is a wonderful opportunity for her and I wish her the best of luck! (on a selfish note, I will miss her greatly and wish she would stay :(

The ad for the open position was in the Globe last Sunday. I have no idea yet who may be applying but I will try to keep you up to date

OSHA Safety

Hello on this wonderful summer day!
Just a suggestion to the new juniors. You may want to continue to do your online OSHA safety program this summer while not to many people will be on and delaying the program.

Remember your summer reading!

Summer Letter

Welcome to summer! I realize that you have school just ended 2 weeks ago but I wanted to get this letter to you early. I have some exciting news! I have started a blog for the Health Careers Students. I will attempt to have pictures, test dates, homework news and anything else that may be of interest to you. I am also going to be working on using Google docs, and calendar to help make your notes and other documents available to you via the internet. The link is http://collinscafe.blogspot.com.

This letter is also a reminder for those who did not have a school physical that physicals must be done by your private physician. Your physical must be within the last calendar year. Mantoux tests will be given here at school in September.

Watch Wearguard, Wal mart, and Work n Gear for sales, this is a good time to replace those worn and tattered uniforms and shoes as well. The color is maroon/port.

Please review the uniform policies, as there have been some changes.

Just a reminder to the juniors that the CNA test is this year. The cost is $96. Start saving and also start thinking of more fundraisers.

Sophomores and seniors will be in shop for the first cycle. You will be required to wear your uniform of the FIRST DAY of school! Please be prepared for class, pens. Pencils, three ring binders…

Please have the transportation permission, Mantoux permission and confidentiality slip signed and returned on the first day of school

If you or your parents have any questions, I will be at school the week before school opens or I can be contacted via e-mail at dcollins@ssvotech.org. You can also leave a message on my voice mail at school 1-781-878-3968 ext. 142, however I will only be checking this beginning the week before school opens

Have a wonderful summer and stay safe! I want to see all of you healthy and whole in September. I am looking forward to a wonderful and exciting year.

Learning New Technology

Hello group

Today I am at a conference at Assabet Valley Tech. I am learning how to make my own blog. This is awesome. I can post homework, policies, handouts etc and then everyone can be informed.