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Reminders:

 * All TAFE State participants must work on/practice their event once a week minimum. Sign up on the calendar to work on your event this week.
 * EAT shirts and TAFE sweatshirt orders are __**due on Friday**__. Please have your order form and payments turned in.
 * BISD National Technical Honor Society is accepting application for members through Monday, February 2, 2:45 p.m . Visit the BCTAL website under clubs, then NTHS, then [|application].

= Monday, January 19: = //** No school - Martin Luther King Holiday **//

= Tuesday, January 20: =

//** It's a New Semester **//
Let's begin with a "Toast to Change." Recently, you had the opportunity to view the video, __//**Freedom Writers**//__. Beginning teacher, Erin Gruwell, found it necessary to establish meaningful relationships with her students as well as the students to establish relationships with each other, before learning could take place in the classroom. Let's strengthen the bond between members of our EAT internship by sharing with your peers one of your goals that you posted on your blog recently. How will you plan to achieve this goal and when do you plan to reach it?

The Quest for College

Fastweb is a scholarship clearinghouse that will do some of the leg work for you in seeking out scholarships. Set up a [|Fastweb] account if you have not. (Hint: Set up a separate email account just for scholarship notifications and mail. Otherwise you will sort through the glut of email that will bombard your other accounts.) Juniors, now is a great time to do so since there are scholarships for juniors that often time go unclaimed.
 * Juniors: **

If time permits, visit the following websites. Make a plan for taking your ACT and SAT exams. [|Collegeboard.org] [|actstudent.org]

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 * Seniors: ** It's time to make your dreams a reality. To make your college dreams come true, you have to have the financial resources to do so. Have you applied for any financial aid yet? It includes the following:
 * Grants
 * Scholarships
 * Loans
 * Work study

//__**The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)**__// is available online for students attending college in the fall of 2015. First, your parents must file their tax returns (or estimate them). You may want to visit with your parents about this process. Do not delay in filling out this application. Money is given out to those who apply until it runs out. "The early bird gets the worm" is applicable to this scenario. Start now to ease your (and your parents') financial burden for college. [|fafsa.ed.gov] (Note: The word "free" in FAFSA means that you should not pay for this application. If you are ever requested to pay a fee for financial aid, you are on the wrong website!)

//__**Scholarships**__// are another way to relieve some of the pressure of financing college. Assignment: Search through college applications and select one (or more to complete). You will submit one for a grade by __**Monday, February 11**__. You must show evidence of submission by printing a copy for your teacher. Feel free to apply for as many as you would like since your chances for $$$ will increase. You only need to show evidence of completion of one for your grade.
 * CTE Scholarship -
 * Eight $1600 scholarships (spread over 4 semesters)
 * Deadline is February 11, 2015
 * [[file:14-15 CTE SCHOLARSHIP APP (2).docx]]


 * [|Glenn Mandeville Scholarship] $5000
 * Application deadline is Janaury 31, 2015
 * Must have an EECU account


 * [|NTHS Scholarship]
 * $1000
 * Application deadline is April 20, 2015
 * Must be an NTHS member to login to access scholarship application
 * College Scholarships - by high school campus
 * [|Scholarship Opportunities Available on Birdville High School Website]
 * [|Scholarship Opportunities Available on Haltom High School Website]
 * [|Scholarship Opportunities Available on Richland High School Website]
 * [|Financial Aid Resources]
 * Refer to Mrs. Kallas's College Knowledge page for a more comprehensive list of scholarships.
 * Scholarship of your choice
 * Select a scholarship that meets your needs and submit by __//**February 11, 2015.**//__
 * Select a scholarship that meets your needs and submit by __//**February 11, 2015.**//__

Letters of Recommendation:
Many scholarships require one or more letters of recommendation. When requesting one, it is courteous to provide the writer with as much information as possible so the likelihood of getting a great recommendation will increase. Use the form below when requesting a letter of recommendation. Attach your UPDATED resume to help your recommender. (*NOTE: Be sure to update your resume.)



TEKS 10A The student participates in field based experiences and applies instructional strategies and concepts within a local educational and training facility.
 * // Wednesday, January 21 and Thursday, January 22 // **

** All interns attend site schools **

 * Remember your folder, assignments and your attendance log!
 * Be sure to get your mentor's signature on your attendance log.
 * Continue working on your mini lessons or lesson plans.
 * Be respectful of each other - get to the bus on time, don't make everyone wait on you!
 * Communicate with me and your mentor teacher!

=// Friday, January 24: //=

Yr I - Let's think about it!
Everyone: Aristotle, Plato, Socrates -- Who were they? What do they have in common? These ancient philosophers contemplated the answers to fundamental questions and tried to explain them through the use of rational arguments, or philosophies. Today you will play the role of a modern day philosopher. You will use your personal thoughts and ideas, based on some introspective reflection, to articulate your philosophy of education.

Follow the guidelines on the attached document to create yours. You will post this on your wiki when you have completed it. You will need to print a hard copy to turn in to me.




 * [|Details]
 * [[file:kkallasbctal/My Philosophy of Teaching 2013-14.doc|Download]]
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YR II/Seniors: Scholarship essay writing - How are effective essays written? Look at some examples and note the difference on what makes particular essays stand out.

TEKS Covered: (10) The student participates in field-based experiences in education and training. The student is expected to: (B) document, assess, and reflect on instructional experiences. (11) The student documents technical knowledge and skills. The student is expected to: (A) update a professional portfolio to include: