Intern+Assignments+Oct+24+-+28

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 * __ Upcoming Events __**

= = BISD College Night is on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at BCTAL. Be sure to plan to attend this event as over 100 colleges and universities will have representatives available to visit with you. Seminars on financial aid and completing college applications will be presented. = =

= = TAFE Region XI Conference and Competition is on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Bill R. Johnson Career Center in Crowley. Let's wish all participants success! = =

= = __** Reminder: **__ = = A few pieces of EAT apparel still available. Let your teacher know if you would like to purchase one of the following: = = = =
 * Small men's long sleeved shirt - EAT Apple
 * Medium polo - Ed Rising
 * Medium fleece jacket - EAT apple
 * Medium ladies long sleeved shirt - EAT Apple - Blue
 * Large ladies polo - EAT Apple

__ ** TEKS for the Week ** __

(2) The student understands the learner and the learning process. The student is expected to: (C) demonstrate behaviors and skills that facilitate the learning process; and (7) The student understands the relationship between school and society. The student is expected to: (B) use school and community resources for professional growth (10) The student participates in field-based experiences in education and training. The student is expected to: (A) apply instructional strategies and concepts within a local educational or training facility; and

= Monday, October 24 = = Plan Your Week at Site Schools and Region XI TAFE = Remember to fill out the assignments in your folder Attendance logs are due on Friday Ongoing Assignments for Field Sites Listen for instructions about TAFE Competitive Events Day, Saturday, November 5
 * Interview with your FS Principal (group)
 * Initiative - Putting it into Practice

Write it down!

 * Everyone has a written summary of some sort connected to your project
 * Begin constructing your summary
 * Follow the criteria on your rubric
 * This is a BIG part of your total score
 * Give it to someone else to read
 * Show it to me
 * Does it make sense?
 * Would someone else understand how to do your project from your directions / summary?
 * If you answered Yes to all of the above, then turn it in to me before you attach to your project, include the rubric and guidelines.
 * I will determine if it is ready to go.

Practice Makes Perfect!
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 * Practice your TAFE competitive event in front of your classmates on October 31 **
 * **You will do much better at region competition if you practice**
 * **Use feedback as a way to make your presentation better - don't look at it as criticism**
 * **Review, double check and re-read the rubric and guidelines - do you have everything it asks for?**
 * **Rehearse your speaking parts so you are comfortable on competition day**
 * ** Arrange time to come to BCTAL and work after school on your project if you will not be finished by November 4. **

TAFE ELF study guide - [|Click here]



Work on Semester Projects or Contest/Competition
Students not participating in TAFE or Ed Rising competitive events will work on Teacher Created Materials -You should be making progress on this - be prepared to present on November 7.

All students should be working on your Habits of Mind presentation if you have not previously presented in class.

= Tuesday, Wednesday, (Year 1) and Thursday (Year 2) October 25 - 27 =


 * All interns will visit site schools.[[image:sstevensbctal/school-bus.gif align="right"]]
 * Remember your folder and assignments.
 * Be sure to get your mentor's signature on your attendance log.
 * Arrange for an interview with your site school principal.
 * Gather evidence for your initiative assignment.
 * Be respectful of each other - get to the bus on time, don't make everyone wait on you!
 * Communicate!

Work Day

 * Be ready to present and rehearse on Monday, October 31
 * This is the last official work day for TAFE projects