Sunday, May 28, 2017

What do you do when you are angry?

I thought this was a good way to remember to teach our kids how to deal with anger...and maybe ourselves.

 It might seem corny, but I know people who feel like this show helped them while they were growing up... it was an iconic show on Public Broadcasting for many years,  Mr. Rogers Neighborhood.

 It was a comfortable and safe place that  gave children a sense of belonging because the host spoke to the children as if one on one, and made them feel welcome just the way they were, and gave them tools to deal with everyday emotions like anger, fear, sadness, and love....

This song is about anger, the video follows. 

What do you do with the mad that you feel,  
When you get so mad that you could bite?
When the whole wide world seems oh so wrong, 
And nothing you do seems very right?
What do you do?
Do you punch a bag?
Do you pound some clay or some dough?
Do you round up friends for a game of tag, 
Or see how fast you go?
It's great to be able to stop when you've planned the thing that's wrong. 
And to be able to do something else instead and think this song...
I can stop when I want to, Can stop when I wish, 
Can stop, stop, stop anytime
And what a good feeling to feel like this, 
And know that the feeling is really mine.
Know that there is something deep inside, 
That helps us become what we can, 
...for a girl can someday be a Woman, 
and a boy can someday be a Man. 
                                  -Mr. Rogers ( song from his show Mr. Roger's Neighborhood)






Monday, May 22, 2017

We start this week off with Digital Readworks.

Please type in the address bar:
https://digital.readworks.org/student
 
The access code for our class is: XZB3NW

Find your name, click on it, your password is: 1234

The assignment today is: Processes

When finished with this lesson, use the tab at the top of the page to review vocabulary and the tab for questions

. When finished, click on Submit.

After this lesson, please go to Aztec, the lesson this week is in Language, 

Aztec: 

Foundations: Using Language>Writing Skills>Developing the Topic

Pre-HSE: Writing> Writing Skills> Writing an Essay

GED Prep: Reasoning Through Language Arts> Writing Skills>Elements of an Essay

Links:

Digital Readworks

Aztec Learning Software


Monday, May 15, 2017

May 15-18, 2017 Check often this week!

First, Congratulations to all those who graduated! The latest TCHSE Graduates walked across the stage this past Saturday, May 13, at the Ector County Colesium!
 Way to go!!

Check this page each day to check for changes in our classes!  😁

Our work this week will focus on Aztec, some of you are ready to take your GED tests, some are ready to take the Aztec Practice Tests, and some are ready to go to the next level in your studies. Wherever you are in the Aztec system, you will focus on Math this week, when you are finished with the given lesson, go to your DOS!

If you have not done so already, stop by to talk to me about your resume. Most of you will be able to pick up your disk/flash drive, I have notes in each of the sleeves.

Aztec:


Foundations:  Mathematics>Data Analysis>Reading and Creating Graphs & Charts



Pre-HSE: Mathematics>Data Analysis>Reading and Creating Graphs & Charts

GED Prep:  Mathematical Reasoning>Quantitative Problem Solving in Geometry>Geometric Properties and Operations

Monday, May 8, 2017

May 8-11, 2017

We are getting closer to the end of school!  😓 

 You have been working hard! Check out our Upcoming Events page for the Midnight Breakfast Extravaganza and the Bake Sale on Wednesday that benefits the "No Kid Hungry". It will make a nice change of pace if you take the time to visit and have fun! You will show your student ID at the door, if you DO NOT have your ID yet... it's OK, just give them your name, they will have a list of our students 👌


If you have any questions about taking the GED, please come visit with me or Ms. Pina. I can help you set up your GED.com account.

This week, we are continuing to work on the Resume Editing if needed, if you want extra work in Word 2013, there is a lesson for you, and Aztec lessons are a must!

Monday/Tuesday  The Word 2013 lesson  is as follows: 
***You must complete this lesson if you want me to write you a reference for your resume!
Open Word 2013> Choose Blank Document> Choose Font-Verdana> Choose font size-12> Type in Name, Homeroom, Date> New paragraph- Type in "Job Qualifications I have"> New paragraph- Choose Bullet> Type in list of qualifications> Choose File>from drop down box, choose Print> From dialogue box choose LaserJet 2300printer> Choose Print> Close document> from dialogue box choose don't save. 
Turn in the document!
Wednesday/Thursday Aztec Software: 
(if completed already, work in DOS!)

Foundations: Using Language>Writing Skills>Types of Writing

Pre-HSE: Reading> Specific Reading Skills> Reading Literature

GED-Prep:  Reasoning Through Language Arts> Analyzing                               Texts> Comparing Texts


LINKS:

Aztec Learning Software

Also check out our upcoming events page!  there are new updates!