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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.

__ [[image:TAFE Logo copy.jpg align="right"]]TAFE Region XI Conference and Competition __

 * Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Bill R. Johnson Career Center in Crowley.
 * Bus leaves BCTAL at 7:00 a.m.
 * Arrive by 6:45 a.m. so you can gather your things and get on the bus without having to rush. We don't want to forget anything!
 * Be dressed in competition attire
 * black pants (not black jeans)
 * EAT collared shirt
 * black closed-toe shoes
 * tasteful accessories
 * You will not need any money for the day as your meals are included.
 * If you bring a purse, bag, or backpack, remember you have to keep up with it. Limit the items you bring to make it easy on yourself.

__** New Service Project: **__ Earn your "S" for the TAFE Service TRAFLES by helping provide a Thanksgiving meal to BISD families in need. How? Bring one or more of the items below by __ **Wednesday, October 9** __, and place it in the box marked for your class period. (Yes, there is a competition between sections. What is the prize - the wonderful feeling of knowing that you have made a contribution to helping others and a treat from Mrs. K. It doesn't get any better than that.) Be sure to mark the TAFE chart with a sticker before you place your item in the box.

Items must be canned or boxed:
 * Stuffing Mix
 * Instant Potatoes
 * Instant Gravy
 * Canned Corn
 * Canned Green Beans
 * Canned Sweet Potatoes
 * Corn Bread Mix
 * Cranberry Sauce
 * Pumpkin Pie Mix
 * Pie Crust Mix

__ ** 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 31 = = 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 Assignments for Field Sites (if unable to finish last week)
 * Interview with your FS Principal or Asst. Principal (group)

Listen for instructions about TAFE Competitive Events Day, Saturday, November 5. You will need to be sure to sign up on the calendar for times you plan to work on your projects that are not normal BCTAL classroom days. It may be wise to make a sacrifice to miss your field site this week if you are behind. It could be the difference between advancing to the State Teach Tomorrow Summit or missing out because of lack of being prepared.

Each event must have the following components ready for Region.
 * Folder with prepared labels
 * Evidence of membership in Ed. Rising (Affiliation)
 * 3 Rubrics for each competition/contest
 * Signed Originality Statement

If you are not competing, you will need to run a rubric for yourself and one for me (that's 2). Fill out the top information on them and place in the orange tray designated for non-competitors. You will score one on the day you give your presentation.

Practice Makes Perfect!
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 * Practice your TAFE competitive event in front of your classmates today! **
 * **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 during class or after school on your project so you will be finished by November 4. **

[[image:Elf Test.jpg align="right"]]ELF TEST
All competitors will take the TAFE Educational Fundamentals Leadership Test (ELF) Tuesday or Wednesday during the school day or immediately after. Sign up on the clipboard so I can be ready to give you access to the test.

Prepare for the exam by looking through the study guide. You will have to do additional studying, but this will give you a place to start. TAFE ELF study guide - [|Click here]

**Continue to 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, and Thursday, November 1 - 3 =


 * All interns will visit site schools.[[image:sstevensbctal/school-bus.gif align="left"]]
 * 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!

The following are due:

 * Attendance logs
 * Interview with Principal forms

[[image:Prepare.png align="right"]]The 3 Ps - Prepare, Practice, Package

 * __**Prepare:**__ Run through your physical checklist and mental checklist to be sure you have completed all components of your project. Reread the project guidelines and double check the rubric. Do you have your folder prepared and is it with your advisor (Kallas or Stevens)?
 * __**Practice:**__ Have given the "presentation" part of your project to your advisor or another individual. Lackof practice is what usually prevents students from advancing in contests and competitions at the Region level. Don't assume you can go in and "wing it." If your advisor is not available, select two students to practice in front of and have them score you on the contest/competition rubric and give you feedback.
 * __**Package:**__ Put all of your items in a box, folder, bag, or container that will be best for transporting items to Region. Do not assume your advisor or other group members have packed everything. You need to be sure that you have all copies of reports, manipulatives, flash drives, clickers, extra batteries, extra supplies bags, laptops, power cords, etc. packed and ready to go. Do not wait until 3 minutes before class ends to do this. Listen for directions on where to place your items so they will not be mixed up with other projects or left behind.