Hello There! Welcome to Finals Week.

Hi Wonderful Students...

Finals week is upon us (GHS and LHS). For GHS: Plan on being here in S4 on Thursday from 10:20 to 12:20 and on Friday from 8:00 to 10:00. I will need a note or call from a parent if there will be any absence on either day.

For LHS, FHS, AVHS and DHS: I will give you the final on Wednesday, 3/2. I will need a note or call from a parent if there will be any absences that day.

INFORM YOUR SITES - GHS AND LHS - OUT FROM SITE 3/2 TO 3/7 - BACK ON 3/8.

Please see me if you have not been able to complete the CATEMA process. If you took an ROP class last year, you may already be enrolled in the LPC system. I will help you with this on my computer in the classroom. Please make sure you have your SS# memorized. Thank you to all who have completed the enrollment and checked off the section regarding my class. It's okay if it says "pending". That is correct. After I put in your grade, it will turn into college credit!

The resume's look great. Some of you did not turn in a draft of your resume on 2/23. Please bring this to me on 3/2 ! Thank you to those who turned it in, I have given you credit.

GOING TO THE 4/16 CMAA MEDICAL EDUCATION DAY? This Wednesday is the deadline for the registration discount. I will still take registrations after 3/2 (then the cost will be $25 instead of $20).

NEED CC HOURS? I have one, two, three and four hour projects that can be done at home. How about attending the 3/19 or 4/16 CMAA meetings? Just let me know and I'll be happy to help.

Have a great evening.

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Friday!

Hi All -

Here's a recap from yesterday:

Inform your sites - GHS students only - out Thursday 3/3, Friday 3/4, Monday 3/7

Have you handed anyone the donation letter for the CMAA meeting? Are you registered for the conference? Bring in your registrations on 3/2 for the DISCOUNT.

Check with me on your progress with the CATEMA website. Some of you did not meet with me yesterday as planned. Please call or text with confirmation or questions immediately. Thank you.

NEED CC HOURS? The Aftershock program, teens preparing for disaster assistance is this Saturday 2/26 from 1:30 to 3 (you can claim 2 CC hours). Call the Livermore Library for more information: 373-5500.

More CC Hours:UPCOMING EXPLORER MEETINGS: 3/29 Phlebotomy and Tour of Lab, 4/26 Clinical Pharmacist/Phramacy Technician, 5/31 Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics and Acute OB, 6/28 Radiology Diagnostic Imaging - Tour

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Thursday

Hi Folks,

Inform your sites - GHS students only - out Thursday 3/3, Friday 3/4, Monday 3/7

Have you handed anyone the donation letter for the CMAA meeting? Are you registered for the conference? Bring in your registrations on 3/2 for the DISCOUNT.

Check with me on your progress with the CATEMA website. Some of you did not meet with me yesterday as planned. Please call or text with confirmation or questions by tomorrow at 12:00 noon. Thank you.

NEED CC HOURS? The Aftershock program, teens preparing for disaster assistance is this Saturday 2/26 from 1:30 to 3 (you can claim 2 CC hours). Call the Livermore Library for more information: 373-5500.

More CC Hours:
UPCOMING EXPLORER MEETINGS: 3/29 Phlebotomy and Tour of Lab, 4/26 Clinical Pharmacist/Phramacy Technician, 5/31 Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics and Acute OB, 6/28 Radiology Diagnostic Imaging - Tour

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

Hello Fabulous Interns !

Thank you to Taylor, Arcadia, Kacey and Leyla for being classroom managers today. Great job!

Hello to Catherine Cerf! Catherine - Would you email me your hours for the week of 2/14-2/18?

CMAA Registrants...thank you!!! BEN, ARMAITY, KARISSA, ELISSA AND AMANDA !

CC HOURS - OPPORTUNITIES:

"Aftershock" - Prepare for Disaster Assistance class - Sat. 2/26 1:30 - 3 (allow 4 CC hours) Call the Livermore Library - (925) 373-5500

CMAA Conference Preparation and REGISTRATION for the 4/16 Conference

March 8th ValleyCare "Surviving Cancer - Guidelines for Care" - 11:30-12:30
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CATEMA- Some of you needed my help to get this LPC registration done. Add my class (P2 or P4). It will say that it is "pending" - it will say that until a grade is applied in April or May. Please call me if you need assistance! I need you to complete registrations by March 2nd.

Have a great evening.

Mrs. Erceg

Finals coming up...

EXPLORER MEETING TONIGHT: 6:00 - 7:00
5575 W. Las Positas Blvd. Pleasanton (Conference Rm/Cafeteria)
RSVP to my cell: (510) 305-5111 (thank you to those who have!)

Hi Everyone,

I hope you had a nice weekend. Finals are coming up and I will give you the details tomorrow. For the PM class, your "final" will be on Wednesday 3/2.

For GHS - your final will be on Thursday 3/3 and then you will be in class again on Friday, 3/4.

GHS: Special schedule tomorrow! P1 - 8-8:40, P2 and P3 - 8:50 to 10:20
HOMEROOM: 10:30 Lunch: 11:30-12:10 P4 - 12:10-12:50 P5- 1:00-1:40

Homework due tomorrow: A completed draft of your personal resume'. Please see www.about.com for help if needed. Find a sample and put your information in. Make sure your name, address, phone and email are centered at the top of the page. Feel free to call me if you have questions. 25 points to all students turning in a draft tomorrow, on 2/23. NO ONLINE ASSIGNMENT WITH KEENAN THIS WEEK.

Saturday, February 26th 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.: Disaster preparedness program for teens. Earn CC hours! Livermore Library.

April 2011 is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), Tri-Valley Haven is participating in a National Day of Action, on April 5th 2011. This Day of Action is called “It’s Time…To Get Involved”. We are urging everyone to update their Facebook Profile Picture on or before this day with a picture of themselves with a clock, and that each person post ways that they can get involved in their own community to end sexual violence. I will bring suggestions for posts for the students on March 2nd. They can also create their own post. Tri-Valley Haven will have a information/ prevention table at Las Positas College and at Hacienda Crossing in Dublin (time TBA) where we will pass out information about this Day of Action and other materials from the Tri-Valley Haven RCC. I would love to have 2 – 5 students help me each shift at these tables. The shifts will likely be from 10 am – 1 pm and from 1 – 4pm. Christine from Tri-Valley Haven will bring exact details on March 2nd when she visits the classroom.

See you tomorrow - bring your time sheet and homework!

Mrs. Erceg

Explorers & CATEMA Update - Have you registered???

Hi Everyone,

I have the following folks signed up for the Medical Explorers Meeting on Tuesday Night 2/22 - 5575 West Las Positas - Cafeteria area/Conference Room

JAMIE, KAMAL, NAMEETA, MARYSOL, ALISHA R., RENEE, RACHEL, KACEY, HANNAH, AMANDA, ELISSA, ASHLEY, RAJDEEP, ANNETTE, PARAM (MR. PRESIDENT) AND CYNTHIA.

****REMEMBER TO RSVP - TEXT OR CALL ME IF YOU ARE (OR ARE NOT) GOING! Thank you!




I know there has been some confusion, but this should help. Thank you to those who have registered. Use the handout that was given to you in class.

Please read the directions carefully. This needs to be done quickly. REMEMBER- THERE IS A Period 2 and a Period 4. AM: P2 PM: P4

I moved Lexi B., Haley and Rajdeep from P2 to P4 already! Everyone else that has registered already looks good.

Students: Go to catema.net, select Las Positas and generate your user name and password based on your personal information (name, birthday, high school, year of graduation). You will also need your social security number - that is how LPC tracks students. CATEMA creates a user name and password based on your name, high school and social security number. When you sign in for the 2nd time, you can opt to change their user name and password. Choose something you will remember or keep the original. Once the user name has been generated you are prompted to select your high school, teacher's name and then the class period, and there are two possibilities. MED OCCS: AM= P2 PM= P4. You also need to apply online to Las Positas College for the Spring 2011 semester. An LPC transcript is necessary to "hold" your credits. You will then own college credits and the end of the year if you pass with an A or a B!

Please contact me if you have ANY concerns about the CATEMA registration. Thank you !

Have a great weekend.

Mrs. Erceg

Thanks so much!

Hi Everyone-

You did a great job with your journals and the time sheets all came in...again! (If you are absent, please call in your hours to the classroom phone)

Thank you Armaity, Amanda, Karissa and Krishna for being fabulous classroom managers today!

Regarding the CATEMA website, hold off on any more registrations until I announce information on the blog. I will look into the instructions and ID numbers.

For the next online assignment, keep an eye on the blog for the one due 2/23. Also for 2/23 have a handwritten or typed draft of YOUR resume', not a sample. Do you need help? Contact me and I will work with you. I don't mind. After all, this is your future we're talking about!

If you ever have to leave your other classes for ANYTHING related to Medical Occupations, i.e.; observations, etc. Please call me right away. A special form has to be signed by teachers, parents, school personnel and myself.

Haley.....Thank you for the pecan bread. It's fabulous!

Please REGISTER for the CMAA Medical Education Day on 4/16 or give the forms to your site. Thank you!!!!

Have a great evening and keep checking the blog!

Mrs. Erceg

Hello Medical Professionals !

Hi Everyone ~

We are working on medical terminology and portfolio (resume) tomorrow. Please be ready with your sample resume. NextGen users: Please sign up with me tomorrow regarding training material development.

HOMEWORK:

Please print out a sample resume from www.about.com (student or entry-level) or bring in a copy of one you have already done. Please don't say...."I forgot".

Remember to go on to the CATEMA website and create your account and follow the directions on the form I gave you. For those absent, see me about this tomorrow. Everyone else should be done. Please don't say...."I forgot".

NOTE: There is a "Period 2" class and a "Period 4" class. If you are in the afternoon class, use the "Period 4" option. If you have already registered, stand by for more instructions.

Some folks are forgetting....you must call in to me for every absence from site. I have had seven incidents this week approaching a supervisor and being told my student was not there. Please don't say...."I forgot".

Do you see a pattern forming? I'm trying to send a message that the words "I forgot" don't go over well with an employer....or me! Keep your calendar up to date and review it daily so you and your supervisor know about your days off from school and special events! (Like 2/18 and 2/21) Check your CC binder and do some advance planning to inform me and your site of any changes in schedule. Thank you.

It's Wednesday tomorrow....and I look forward to seeing all of you!

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day to all....know you are loved by many, including me!

I hope you have a great evening.

Remember to go on to the CATEMA website and create your account and follow the directions on the form I gave you. For those absent, see me about this on WEDNESDAY. Everyone else should be done by then.
Call me if you were here 2/9 and are having any trouble...please!

Keep an eye on the blog this week. You have an assignment due on 2/16 - Fire extinguisher safety on Keenan site.

How's the resume' coming along?

Mrs. Erceg

Have a great weekend!

Hi All,

Please let your sites know about your schedule. Some of you have school days off between
12/-14 and 12/21. Look at your school's calendar and inform the sites in advance. You may go to site on days you are not in school as long as your site's facilities are open. Thank you!

Kaiser Livermore and Pleasanton are closed on Monday 2/21.

Catch up on the latest news, make sure you have read this week's blog entries.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Mrs. Erceg

Hi There,

Please read the 2/9 blog so you can be reminded of upcoming events, etc. -if you haven't already! Put a nice alert on your phone to check the blog in the evening during the week, okay?

Remember to go on to the CATEMA website and create your account and follow the directions on the form I gave you. For those absent, see me about this on 2/16.

Thanks to the four students that have emailed me your training plan...keem them coming please!

Some of you are a bit short on hours, have missing assignmnents or need to do make-up time. Do not wait for me to come to you! Be responsible and call, email or meet with me if you know any of these areas need your attention. I'll be happy to help. I have new projects and events to help you with acquiring more CC hours. Fire Extinguisher Safety online assignment due 2/16.

Don't forget, ask Mom or Dad to help you with a little candy or small gift for your site for Valentine's Day. I know you've already melted the hearts of the patients and staff, but a little candy goes a long way!

Take care!

Mrs. Erceg

p.s. Keep up the GREAT work on your observations of professional (and non-professional) behaviors at site. Log them in your journal so we can discuss these in class. Let's keep showing the world how well you perform in the workplace!

You are appreciated !!!!

Can you feel the love??? I adore all of you and thank you for being "Sweethearts" and doing a great job at site. Congratulations! All of you in attendance brought in your time sheets today! Keep it up...and keep your points.

Thank you Marysol, Michelle, Nandor and Kinsey for doing a fabulous job today as classroom managers. I kept you very busy.

Ask your family to sit down, just for a few minutes, and read the "love note" to them (The Top Ten List" I gave you today). Maybe a really nice discussion will break out about how you are loved, how you love them and how you want the best for each other. For those absent, see me about this letter on 2/16.

Reminders:

Fire Extinguisher Safety (online) due 2/16.. Please print and bring in your certificate.

Go on to the CATEMA website and create your account and follow the directions on the form I gave you today. For those absent, see me about this on 2/16. VERY IMPORTANT. This gives you college credit for taking Med Occs (when you pass with an A or a B for the course.

Please email and/or Facebook information about the used jewelry to sell for charity at the CMAA 4/16 meeting and the Good News Bears donations.

EMAIL your training plan for my new, fantastic database!!! Please do this before Friday. Use this email: lerceg@lvjusd.k12.ca.us EMAIL me your request for the registration form for the 4/16 meeting. Is anyone interested in meeting me in Petaluma on 3/19 for the Annual CMAA Meeting and perhaps becoming a member? Go to www.cmaa-ca.org and click on "newsletter" and scroll down. Spread the word!!! Thanks.

Do you need a letter of recommendation for a job or scholarship/program? Let me know.

Take care and remember to feel the love!

Mrs. Erceg

Ready for Tomorrow?

Hi Everyone,

Please bring in your time sheet for the week of 1/31 to 2/4.

Homework due tomorrow: Tim Barley from "Teen Esteem" will be here tomorrow. There is a graded assignment in reference to our guest speaker. Prepare two (2) questions or comments related to the following topics and have them ready to turn in when you arrive. (10 questions/comments). I will hand your papers back before the speaker starts. (25 points) Please let me know if you have ANY questions.
For ideas, go to the Teen Esteem Website: http://www.teenesteem.com/

TOPIC AREAS: 1. Decision making skills and healthy choices 2. Minimizing stress and maximizing strength 3.The teen culture and it's deceptions 4.The basis of self-worth 5.Tools for living SMART

PRINT CERTIFICATES from online assignments. They must all be received, signed and put into your portfolio. 1. BACK INJURY 2. MSDS 3.PPE

The assignment on "Fire Extinguisher Safety" is due on 2/16, but feel free to turn in your certificate tomorrow if you have it.

GHS Seniors: You have a meeting DURING homeroom regarding Las Positas College. I'll see you at 10:30 - that's when our guest speaker will arrive.

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Erceg

Hello and Happy Monday to You!

Hi Everyone,

For Wednesday, there is a graded assignment in reference to our guest speaker. Prepare two (2) questions or comments related to the following topics and have them ready to turn in when you arrive. (10 questions/comments). I will hand your papers back before the speaker starts. (25 points) Please let me know if you have ANY questions.

TOPIC AREAS: 1. Decision making skills and healthy choices 2. Minimizing stress and maximizing strength 3.The teen culture and it's deceptions 4.The basis of self-worth 5.Tools for living SMART

The new online assignment "Fire Extinguisher Safety" is now available and due next week on 2/16.

Let's show our appreciation to the sites...how about discussing some plans to suprise them and the staff with a Valentine's Day surprise? Your thoughts???

NEED EXTRA CC HOURS? Here are some opportunities!

Tomorrow 2/8: "Healing Touch" Managing Cancer Treatment Side Effects(free)
5725 W. Las Positas (corner of Stoneridge and W. Las Positas in Pleasanton). Take a lunch with you - it starts at 11:30 and ends at 12:30. Please call me if you will be attending.
***TO REGISTER: Call 925-734-3319 today or tomorrow morning.***

Have you talked to your parents about joining CMAA and registering for the CMAA Education Day on April 16th? Ben has registered..thank you! Vivianne has asked how she can help....thank you too!

Athletes! Knee Injury Prevention Class at ValleyCare - For more information, call 925-373-4019 ($15.00 per session - ask if there is a student discount)

LAS POSITAS COLLEGE TO HOST WORLD RENOWNED TEMPLE GRANDIN(Livermore, CA) - Temple Grandin, portrayed in an award winning HBOmovie and regarded as the world's most accomplished and best-known adultwith autism, will speak at Las Positas College on Monday, March 7, at 7 p.m. in the Barbara Fracisco Mertes Center for the Arts. Generaladmission tickets are now on sale at the campus bookstore for $5;parking is $2. (Thank you Alex for bringing this to my attention)

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

Thank you for doing a GREAT job at your site !!!!

The compliments from supervisors continue to roll in...you are really paving the way to a great career as well as securing these sites for the 2011-2012 year. You are appreciated!

Let's show our appreciation to the sites...how about discussing some plans to suprise them and the staff with a Valentine's Day surprise? Your thoughts???

A belated thank you to: Danielle, Katelyn, Hannah and Julie for being wonderful classroom managers and helping me so much on Wednesday.

NEED EXTRA CC HOURS? Check this out !!! (Thank you Alex for bringing this to my attention)

LAS POSITAS COLLEGE TO HOST WORLD RENOWNED TEMPLE GRANDIN

(Livermore, CA) - Temple Grandin, portrayed in an award winning HBO
movie and regarded as the world's most accomplished and best-known adult
with autism, will speak at Las Positas College on Monday, March 7, at 7
p.m. in the Barbara Fracisco Mertes Center for the Arts. General
admission tickets are now on sale at the campus bookstore for $5;
parking is $2.

“We're really excited about bringing Temple Grandin to Las Positas.
She is a dynamic and inspirational speaker,” said Las Positas College
Psychology Instructor Ernest Jones, Ph.D. Jones noted that Grandin’s
presentation is part of the college’s week-long celebration of Brain
Awareness Week, a global campaign to increase public awareness about
brain research, and is sponsored by the Psychology Department and the
Psi Beta Psychology Honor Society.

People around the world have seen Grandin thanking her mother and
waving to appreciative audiences on the nationally televised 2010 Emmy
and 2011 Golden Globe Award ceremonies where the eponymous 2010 HBO
movie about her life won awards and recognition.

Have a great weekend and watch the blog Monday and Tuesday for your assignment due on Wednesday regarding "TEEN ESTEEM".

Mrs. Erceg

No Published Blog Post on 2/2

Don't worry...you didn't miss it. It just did not post. Here is today's and (yesterday's info):

Keep up the great work you are doing at your CC sites. You are really doing a fabulous job and helping build your experience and a professional career portfolio. We will continue working on the portfolio contents.

Some of you need hours...you should have 70 to 80 by the end of this week. There are classes coming up that you can go to for health education and CMAA conference prep too. See me if you need to pick up some extra hours.

There were a number of people that did not complete/turn in assignments yesterday. The total for the items due was 185 points. 100/training plan - 50/evaluation - 25/online assignment/MSDS (certificate) + the 1/24 time sheet -10. If you did not turn in any of these items, please call me immediately. The longer you wait, the worse it gets. Be honest with me and tell me how you are going to make up the points. Some of you may have dropped one or two letter grades if these were not turned in.

Take care and please keep checking the blog....most of you do...Thank you!!!!

Mrs. Erceg

SPECIAL SCHEDULE !

Hi Everyone !

DUE Wed. 2/2/11!!! Training Plan, Evaluation, Time Sheet(s) and Online Assignment(s)

(Be sure to list tasks on the training plan that you have NOT done yet. Leave those areas blank on the right columns - no "X" typed in)

2/2 WEDNESDAY (AM CLASS/GHS: Arrive at 11:35)

CAHSEE Math 8:30 – 11:00
LUNCH 11:00 – 11:40
Period 3 11:40 – 12:45
Period 4 12:55 – 1:55
Period 5 2:05 – 3:05

PM CLASS: See you at 1:15 p.m.

For the online assignments go to:http://www.tvrop.keenan.safeschools.com/login
MSDS due 2/2 PPE due 2/9 (For those who like to work ahead)
PRINT OUT CERT OF COMPLETION for the online assignments MSDS (and PPE if you did it ahead of time).

HOURS: Some of you have less than 60 hours at this time. Please refer to the posted hours in the event you need to do an audit. Let's make sure the time sheets match the computer report!

GHS: The Red Cross Club is hosting a clothing drive for the coming weeks! Bring any gently used or new clothing, such as shirts, pants, or jackets to room S-2 to donate! COIN WARS has begun. It's a month-long competition among 3rd period classes that will benefit the Interact club's yearly project, Shelterbox. See flyers for details!

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Erceg