Hormones....What are they good for?

PLENTY! Let's talk more about the Endocrine System tomorrow.

REMINDERS:

Check this website and BRING IN QUESTIONS for the speaker: www.trivalleyhaven.org

The OCTOBEAR Affaire is coming up on Oct. 9th and 10th...care to volunteer at the event? Please see me!

UC Davis - Pre-Med Conference is also that weekend, 10/9 and 10/10. Volunteer Mtg: 10/7!

Stonybrook College (New York) here at GHS tomorrow 12-1:00 - Please stop by there and check out the medical programs.

Kaiser Permanente- Take a look and go to www.kp.org/mydoctor see what you can see!!!!

HOMEWORK: Complete the handout that starts with an "OPEN MIND".

Take care!

Mrs. Erceg

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Ahhhhh, the sounds of a healthy digestive system. I hope you had fun today. Thank you to Nicole and Haley for being nice classroom mangers and good sports!

MTP#3 is due tomorrow. Some of you were sooooo smart and turned it in today. No late papers, no emails.

Kalo: Thank you for writing down some ideas for fundraisers. Let's make it a great holiday season for Tri-Valley Haven!!!

BOOK CHECK OUT is available this weekend to work on your 3 x 5 cards, but the books MUST come back on Monday. Cards are due (completed A-Z) on OCT. 7th - Test OCT 15th

PLEASE CHECK OUT THIS WEBSITE TONIGHT: http://www.heald.edu/
Click on the tab that says "Healthcare Programs". Please be prepared to ask one or more questions when our guest speaker from Heald College is here tomorrow. Write one to three questions down on a piece of paper and have it ready at your desk when she arrives. Thank you.

GHS SENIORS: Please attend to the following: Authorization to Release Transcript Form, Plan for the Panoramic Picture on Wednesday 10/6 during homeroom - hurry back to S4 after that! Did you receive your transcripts in homeroom? A-G requirements met for CSU and UC schools? Check with your counselor right away if you are not sure!

All Students: College Fair on October 7th at Dublin High. 6:30 p.m.

Do you want to become a CPR instructor? See me about training dates.

We are going glandular tomorrow.....get ready for..... THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM - which is fascinating.....just ask the pituitary gland....the brains of the outfit.

Have a great evening.

Mrs. Erceg

I hope everything comes out all right.....

Hi Everyone,

Thank you Krista, Caterina, Emmad and Giulianna....I really appreciate all of your help and being wonderful classroom managers.

Did you get my joke in the blog title? Yes, we talked about the digestive system today. What are some things all nurses and doctors in traning should know about the digestive systems of infants, children and adults? Well, we should all be "going" one or two times per day, that's for sure! We learned today that if waste product does not leave the body as it should, it can cause infection and other problems. We also learned that simple changes in diet can help us "go" easily, without too much effort. We know what that can do to us, right? Ouch.

Congratulations to all that responded to my request for definitions of "borborgymus" and "flatulence". I will give you examples of these tomorrow. Yeah....you'll see...or is it hear? :/ You'll all get 5 points of extra credit.

Tonight: Finish MTP #3 ! Pleeeease do not wait until tomorrow...this assignment requires time and effort, as it will become your script for the scenario-based role-play. Make this count. Patient education will be one of your greatest skills out in the field. See me for props if needed.

Tomorrow: Blood Drive participants at GHS...please get to class as soon as possible. Thank you to all of the volunteers. That's great...and certificate worthy!

RED CROSS CLUB at GHS: Meeting in Ms. Miller's room - S2 - tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.

PM: Think ahead...anticipate the need - ask your teacher and a parent for WRITTEN permission regarding the 10/11 meeting on "Cancer Survivorship" from 11:30 to 12:30 at Valley Care Medical Plaza (it's not at the hospital, but near there). Get this in advance please and let me know if you are going. Do not attempt to get permission if it jeopardizes your other class (es) in any way. Especially if you have a test! There will be plenty of future meetings offered. See me and I'll give you a flyer.

See you tomorrow and we'll work more on the digestive system....and more.

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Monday !

Hi Everyone,

Thank you Joey, Korrina, Imran and Param for being classroom managers today. You were great assistants.

ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE HAD A Tdap injection within the past three years. HAVE YOUR PARENT check in with your doctor tomorrow by phone and confirm that this has occurred. If not, have them make an appointment for you to go in.

Check the previous blog entries (with your parents please) about this week's assignment on educating a patient, as well as upcoming dates of importance.

Please do not email me your assignment. Find a way, through a friend or relative to print it out.

All papers must be typed according to the directions. Please see me if you have any questions.

Tomorrow...we start using our stethascopes and we'll listen to rumblings in the abdomen...hmmm...care to find the definitions of: borborgymus and flatulence?

Have a great evening.

Mrs. Erceg

Have a Great Weekend !

Hi Everyone,

Thank you to Mariah, Rachel, Neema and Lauren for being classroom managers today!

Upcoming events:

Next week: Digestive System, Endocrine System and more!!!

9/27 Assembly at GHS 9/28 Assembly at LHS
9/29 GHS Blood Drive - Avoid Period 3 !
9/30 Heald College
10/1 Progress Reports (for those who need them) Darlene/Tri-Valley Haven
10/4 Nobel Prize Winner in Medicine....who is it?
10/5 GHS Senior Parent Night 10/12 College Planning Night
10/7 DEADLINE for MT Cards to be finished A-Z and Tri-Valley College Fair at Dublin H.S.
10/7 UC Davis Volunteer Training (evening)
10/9 - 10/10 UC Davis Pre-Med Conference
10/15 Amador Valley and Foothill Rally - Do your BEST to be on time to class.
10/23 CMAA Meeting - Santa Clara...then go to Great America?

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

Don't Forget to Breathe...

Thank you to Nicole S., Renee, Taylor and Ashlee for being wonderful classroom managers today!

Please bring in the sexual harassment form and the photo permission form tomorrow!

The three dollars for additional silk screened scrub tops is due tomorrow.

The following students need to see me tomorrow: Michelle, Armaity, Alisha R., Emilia, and Weston. You owe me something and you know what it is!

Start thinking about medical terminology project #3. This essay involves educating a patient about a disease, illness, or condition. It may be physiological or psychological. It must include etiology, definition, treatment modalities, medications, and your personal reflection on this condition. This is done in essay form according to the directions on the assignment.

Have a great evening!

Mrs. Erceg

Don't Forget To Bring In Your Forms!

Hi Everyone!

Thank you Emilia, Weston, Vivianne, and Cortney for being amazing classroom managers today.

Please bring in your sexual harassment and photo acknowledgement forms tomorrow FOR SURE!!!! (if you haven't already)

GHS: Mills College will be in the career center at 12:00 tomorrow. Go check it out and bring back any information on health science to share with the class. Blood Drive is next Wednesday 9/29. Please avoid going during period 3.

Don't forget to bring your MTP # 2 tomorrow and be ready to turn it in when you walk into class!! Elaborate, detailed, definitions. (no brief definitions - really explain these terms or phrases well). NO LATE PAPERS PLEASE!!!!

Progress reports are being prepared -please see me about any late or missing assignments.

Bring in extra 3x5 cards if you need to. We are working on cards this week!

The following students need to complete make-up time: Catherine, Danielle, Alisha R., Emilia, Rachel, Vivanne, Julie, Neema. More than two absences thus far requires make up time to ensure that your attendance grade is not affected.

Thanks so much and I'll see you tomorrow.

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Tuesday!!!

Hello Everyone:

Thank you Marisol, Monica, Kalo and Cynthia for being excellent classroom managers!

Please contact your school's Career Center about CSF (College Scholarship Federation).
Learn more about scholarships that are available!

DRESS CODE ALERT: Please choose your school wardrobe carefully. Be conservative in your choices. This goes for the women and the men.

Is there a club at your school for students interested in bioscience or medical careers?
If so, please contact me! Ex: SIMS club at AVHS (students interested in medical science) or the
Pre-Med Society at GHS

If you borrowed a medical dictionary...please return it tomorrow!

Sexual Harrassment and Photo Acknowledgement Forms are due tomorrow.
Both require parent signature!

Here's how to do MTP #2: Find a medical article in one of my journals or online - WebMD or MedlinePlus. Read the article and find five (5) terms that you know absolutely nothing about. Type up these words and define them completely. Attach the article to the back of your typed paper with the words/phrases highlighted. DUE THURSDAY 9/23.

Did you know that you can get medical alert KEY CHAIN now? Maybe this is not such a good idea.....why? hint: Maybe you won't always have your keys with you!!! Oh well, nice idea anyway.

If you birthday is coming up....maybe during the holidays....ask for a BP cuff and a stethascope of your very own. We'll be working on taking blood pressures in class. I have them in class, but it would be great to own one yourself.

Tell your parents something really cool about the circulatory system, okay? ...and ask them to sign your forms!

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

Thanks Mateys!

Hi Everyone,

Thank you Classroom Managers Arrrrcadia and Raj-deep in the Sea, you were so helpful today.

I had fun dressing up for Pirate Day....thanks to those who joined in...thank you Joey and Lauren for bringing in goodies for the class.

I appreciate your help in playing the games and helping me rate them. You really did show a lot of creativity in your design and construction. Good job!

We'll continue with the cardiovascular system and then move on to the respiratory system. What do you know about asthma?

The following folks need to see me tomorrow regarding assignments: MATHIA, REYES, FUCILLA, BARBALINARDO, CARRASCO, EPPERSON, GARCIA, LUNDIN, CERF, FOUTS, LENT, PEREIRA, RIOS, SANCHEZ, WILCOX, JOHNSON, S.,

Progress reports are due soon. I will be giving these out to you individually. IF YOU HAVE any assignments that were not graded, late, or still need to turn in....TOMORROW is the DAY! Thank you.

Take care and have a great evening.

Mrs. Erceg

Arrrrrrrgggghhhh Mateys!

Hey Amanda, Taylor, Kacey and Leyla...thank yer souls fer helpin' run me ship todeey!!!! Yer fine classroom manageers ye arrrrr.

Talk like a pirate day on Monday...bring treats if you'd like and dress appropriately if you are wearing a pirate costume...and if you're wearing regular clothes too.

Check out the U.C. Davis Conference for 10/9 and 10/10.....free for volunteers, but you must attend the volunteer orientation on the previous Thursday night.

Take someone's radial pulse this weekend, okay? Report back the pulse rates of your Jane or John "Doe".

Take care and have a great weekend!

Mrs. Arrrrrrrcegggg

Whoosh, Boom, Lub Dub, Boom!!!

Hi Everyone,

Thank you to Armaity and Karissa for being wonderful classroom managers today!

Don't forget - your interview and career research is due tomorrow - 9/17.

Amanda, Monica and Rachel.......check in with me about your uniform fittings right away!!!!

Pssssst.... Hey parents.... thank you for coming to the classroom last night.

We are having our drawing tomorrow for a free CMAA membership. Count the candy, win the prize.

We will look at our ESLR's and talk about MTP #2.

Hey Parents....are you looking at the blog????? What do you see????

Mrs. Erceg

Back to School Night!

Hi Everyone,

Great job today......Michelle and Kinsey! I really asked a lot of you both today and you did really well.

I love the drawings you did on the UTS, Body Planes, Directions and Cavities, as well as the abdominal quadrants/regions. Make sure they are complete and turned in tomorrow.

Speaking of TOMORROW....MTP #1 DUE 9/16
Career Research/Interview - Friday 9/17

CHECK THIS OUT: http://www.amsaarcucd.org/ It's a great conference, only $35.00 if you register before 10/1. It takes place Oct. 9th and 10th at the University of California at Davis. This is for students interested in healthcare. This is sooooo certificate-worthy!

Uniforms.....Make sure you have been fitted - tonight's the deadline. Problems? Call me!

Bring stories in about breach of confidentiality...let's discuss the damage (legal and otherwise) that can be done by commiting "SLANDER" or "LIBEL" which can cause "LIABILITY" - rememer the "L" on the forehead? In my class, that means liability.

Arrrrrrrre your pirate costumes ready? Bring treats to share on Monday too, Mateys! How about some oranges so we won't get "scurvy"???? Bring in the definition of "scurvy" and the "etiology" of it tomorrow and I'll give you 5 points E.C. Type it up and make sure your name is on it! It will be collected at the door.

Take care and have a great evening. See you tomorrow.

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Tuesday!

Hi Folks,

Thank you Katelyn, Marisol M., Julie and Nandor for being fantastic classroom mangers today!

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT TOMORROW NIGHT - 9/15: GHS - Principal's Welcome 6:00 - 6: 30 P1 at 6:40. Give parents your class schedule. PM STUDENTS: Please ask your parents, by appointment, to come from 3:30 to 6:30 in S4, or come at 7:30 p.m.

UNIFORMS - GO GET FITTED AT BULLARDS...THANK YOU!
Deadline tomorrow, 9/15.

GHS (AM): Grp. 5 MT GAME - Finish tonight!! Call your team together!

Get your PIRATE COSTUMES ready. They MUST BE APPROPRIATE...and conservative. No unnecessary exposure... Right Mateys????? Talk Like a Pirate Day Monday.

FHS - Senior Picnic Tomorrow. AVHS - Turn in MT Project #1 tomorrow and Friday's papers if you'd like (early).

ALL MT Games need to be complete and will be checked tomorrow!

Congratulations to all students receiving certificates today for a job well done!

Mrs. Erceg

It's Good to Be Back!

Hi All ~

Thank you to Danielle M., Taylor M., Lexi B and Hannah for helping in the classroom today. Great job!

I also want to thank all of my wonderful students that helped me prepare and/or came to the CMAA conference. What a relief knowing that I have such dedicated and talented students.

HEY PARENTS: Look at this!!!! Back to School Night at Granada High. Please get in touch with me right away if you are unable to join us. PM GROUP PARENTS: Please call me and make an appointment if you cannot come at the normal time. (See previous blog). I want to meet with ALL parents, even if it is by appointment on another day. I have so much to tell you!

UNIFORMS: Please go to Bullards and get fitted a.s.a.p. Deadline: Wed. 9/15. If you order more than one scrub top, remember to give me a check for $3.00 make out to Tri-Valley ROP for each additional scrub top (silk screening). I pay for the first scrub top silk screen.

PORTFOLIOS: Please bring in 10 sheet protectors.

PAPER DUE THURSDAY 9/16: Medical Terminology Project #1

PAPERS DUE FRIDAY 9/17: Your interview and career research paper

Have a great night and drink some cranberry juice - maybe diluted a little - less sugar!

Mrs. Erceg

Hello Students !

Hi All !

Thank you Alicia, Danielle, Sheevena and Patrisha - Great job today as clasroom managers!

Substitute tomorrow and Friday– Work quietly and diligently on your two-day assignment to design a Medical Terminology Game with your group. Do your part! Make it a real team effort. Thanks in advance to Kyle, Veronica, Jessica and Eva.

Some team members may need to bring in a game/game pieces in order to modify the game in order to have medical terminology as the focus. Word parts, abbreviations or whole words.. or a combination of these to make 30 in total.

GHS – RALLY ON FRIDAY 9/10 Follow schedule carefully and report to class on time:
P3 - 11:00 to 12:05

Granada Students: The PSAT will take place on Oct. 16, 2010 in the 300 hall. Total test time is 2 hours and 10 minutes. (GHS)

Bullard Uniforms 580 West to Hopyard I WILL PICK THEM UP!
6500 Dublin Blvd, #E Turn right, then Immediate left turn onto
Dublin Dublin Blvd. First left,
Phone: 925-803-7667
make a u-turn and then
M-F 10-6 turn right into the
SAT 10-4 parking lot.

I'll see some of you at the conference!!!! For the rest...see you on Monday.

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Tuesday to You

Dear Students ~

Great day. Again. Love it. Nice drawings of the urinary tract system! We'll work on those tomorrow and review body planes, directions and cavities.

Thank you Jessica and Annette - you worked hard today as Classroom Managers.

Here's the scoop for tonight:

On site registration for the CMAA CONFERENCE available. See me for details.

I need used, inexpensive jewelry....to sell at the conference for charity. Please check with Mom or siblings and bring in anything, any amount, tomorrow. Nothing in disrepair. Thanks.

TELL YOUR PARENTS!!! Save the date: WEDNESDAY 9/15 Back to School Night! GHS students will get a schedule in homeroom for that evening. GHS: 6:00 to 8:35.

PM STUDENTS: Tell your parents I'll be here on Back to School night, 9/15 from 4:00 to 5:45 in my classroom if they can come early, OR they can come later in the evening, between 6:00 and 8:35. Please have them to tell you what time they can be here that night and tell me a.s.a.p. I'll document that information and I am anxious to see them. I hope all parents can come.

GHS WELCOME BACK RALLY on Friday 9/10. Schedule will be posted in the classroom.

DUBLIN HIGH SENIORS - Come back on Thursday...I know you have your special event tomorrow. Kasey and Kalo - see you tomorrow!

For those needing emergency rides home Friday and Saturday nights from 9:30 pm to
1:30 am - Safe Ride 925 416-6810 NO QUESTIONS ASKED. Livermore, Dublin and Pleasanton.

HOMEWORK:

Please make sure all the (real) words are defined from your MT quiz so you can transfer these to your word cards. Be ready!

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Three-Day Weekend!

Hellllloooooooo Students!

Thank you Nameeta and Nicole for being classroom managers today. You both did a great job. By the way, thanks Nicole for completing that binder project for me.

Thanks also to all students who come up to me and ask me the magic question...."Do you need help with anything Mrs. Erceg"? I am so grateful to have such great people in my classes. You know me, I always have projects going.

Have a great weekend and buy more 3 x 5 cards in different colors too if you need more and have them ready for Tuesday. We need to work on our A-Z list.

Take care and see you Tuesday.

Mrs. Erceg

One More Thing....(Read previous entry too please)

If you have not done so.......two things -

TONIGHT:Please go to www.cmaa-ca.org Please click on the tab that says "newsletter" and read the July 2010 and the September 2010 editions. Go back to the home page and go to "membership" and print out a membership application. Bring this in to class tomorrow. There are no obligations, but it is something to consider. 10 points

Please go to www.ccbma.org Click on "exam", and then scroll down to the bottom. Download the "Examination Study Online" and bring it into class tomorrow. 10 points

Mrs. Erceg

So Many Professions--So Little Time!

Hello Everyone!

Thanks again to my classroom managers for today, Kamal and Lexi M.
Also, special thanks to Kalo for her fabulous graphic work!

Regarding progress reports and grades, I will report this information directly to each school. It will not show up on your school websites.

We're going to see a movie tomorrow about MEN IN NURSING. For the men in the class, keep an open mind to your opportunities. And by the way, nursing isn't just for women anymore.

PM CLASS: Don't forget to bring me your permission slips for your senior picnic.

Blog homework: Bring me a smile tomorrow!

Looking For A Career?

Hello Everyone!

Thank you so much, Jamie and Shannon for doing a great job today as Classroom Managers!


Please look at bls.gov for career ideas. It can be overwhelming, but just take a brief look at this site.

FOR TONIGHT:
Please go to www.cmaa-ca.org Please click on the tab that says "newsletter" and read the July 2010 and the September 2010 editions. Go back to the home page and go to "membership" and print out a membership application. Bring this in to class tomorrow. There are no obligations, but it is something to consider. 10 points

Please go to www.ccbma.org Click on "exam", and then scroll down to the bottom. Download the "Examination Study Online" and bring it into class tomorrow. 10 points

Have a great evening!

Mrs. Erceg