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Reminders:
TAFE Region XI Forms due today! Be sure to turn yours in.

EAT shirts and TEACH shirts are in! Please be sure to check your order (try it on) and be sure everything fits. Notify your teacher immediately if there is a problem so that it can possibly be solved.

COOKIE DOUGH is coming! We have been alerted that the cookie dough is on its way near the end of this week or immediately after the Fall break. If you need transportation to help you pick up your order, please make your transportation source aware that the dough is arriving soon. We will keep you posted with any information as soon as we are made aware!

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.

The student is expected to: 1A) Demonstrate written communication; 1C) Practice various forms of communication such as verbal and non-verbal communication skills used in educational and career settings; 1I) Demonstrate professionalism 11) The student participates in field-based experiences in education and training. The student is expected to:
 * TEKS for the Week: **
 * 11A) apply instructional strategies and concepts within a local educational or training facility.

What Not to Wear
[|Click here] and read this article about what not to wear in the classroom. You will need to login to your Educators Rising account to read this article. Discussion to follow! Review the "Rules of the Wardrobe" as the guidelines of how to dress professionally for the EAT internship are reviewed.






 * Appropriate attire for your field site classroom
 * What to wear on a field trip in which you represent the school district (Teacher's Tools, museums, etc.)
 * What to wear for extra important events (End of Year Event, school board meetings, meeting the Director of Personnel, etc.)
 * Travel attire for region and state activities

Visit the with the "Fashion Police", Mrs. Stevens or Mrs. Kallas, to get your grade for this activity.

You will be taking a class photo today, also.

Field Site Fashionistas
A special feature in class will be the fashion "rules of the road" presented by Year II students who have experience in dressing for success! They will share their secrets for how to make you look your best at your field site, in competition, and professional settings.

May I introduce myself? - Due October 3
Complete this assignment if you are not finished. Be sure to turn in your grading rubric. > or go to the APP on an iPad and create your account.
 * Use iPads to create a talking resume.
 * Create a "Talking Resume" for your mentor teacher and classroom.
 * Use either Educreations, Book Creator or iMovie Apps on the iPads.
 * [|Click here] to create your Educreations account.
 * Share your completed creation with Mrs. Kallas when complete by emailing to kkallasbctal@gmail.com.
 * When your mentor teacher has been determined, you will send them an email introducing yourself and will attach the URL.

= Tuesday, October 4 = = Introduction Poster for Your Site School - Due today = Make a good introduction to your field site class by presenting information that they want to know about you. Prepare a poster that includes the information below. You will be using your poster on your first visit to your field site.


 * Your name and an appropriate picture of you
 * The high school you attend
 * Your activities in and out of high school
 * Your interests
 * Your favorite grade in school
 * A picture of you in the grade of your field site or your favorite grade - if available
 * You may include additional items, but keep the poster tasteful, professional, and uncluttered.

The poster should be prepared using the computer to word process your materials. Then print and cut. Sloppy hand drawn letters or designs will not be acceptable. Neat workmanship is a must. Remember, this will give your field site teacher insight into the quality of work you do. It will also be shared with your new classroom of students, so make a good impression on them.

= Wednesday and Thursday, October 5 and 6 =

Complete PIEMS Reports
Follow directions from your teacher how to fill out this required documentation of your CTE participation.

Professional Communication
Let's start with google's version of email called gmail.

You may already have one or more email accounts. Can you use them for this class? The answer is "no" if they do not meet the requirements for a professional account. You will establish a gmail account just for this class (which may be used for other school-related communication, also). You need to think about setting up an account that can be identified as yours without a cutesy or tasteless name. This account is for the professional you. Here are some examples on how to name your account.
 * Acceptable Names || Unacceptable Names ||
 * barbsmith@gmail.com || cutiepie@email.com ||
 * b.smith@gmail.com || sexybabe.@emailcom ||
 * ba.smith@gmail.com || soccerchick@email.com ||

Year I Students: Visit [|Gmail] to set up your account. View this video on composing email [|How to compose gmail] Learn the "rules of the road" when using email professionally.

Year II Interns: Verify that you have access to your google account. Send your EAT teacher an email to report how your field site classroom is working so far. Report any concerns. Send to your teacher at the following: susan.stevens@birdvilleschools.net karen.kallas@birdvilleschools.net

Check out this site [|Email Etiquette for Students]

Quiz: How much do know about professional email. Test your knowledge of the information presented.



Assignment:

 * Set up your professional signature
 * First and last name
 * BCTAL Education and Training Intern
 * Your High School student
 * Texas Association of Future Educators/Educators Rising


 * Compose an email to your field site teacher. It will be regarding "My First Visit to Your Classroom". In the body of the email include the following:
 * Proper salutation: Dear Ms. Mentor;
 * If you don't know your teacher's name, type "To Whom it May Concern;"
 * CC: Your principal, your EAT teacher
 * Introduce yourself
 * Tell when you will be arriving. Date, time frame, etc.
 * Include a proper closing: Respectfully, sincerely, etc.
 * Used your professional signature which includes your name, title, and professional affiliations
 * Checked spelling and grammar
 * Double-check the email address
 * Clear with your EAT teacher before you hit send. Yes, this is for a grade!

EXAMPLE:
To: Missus.Mentor@birdvilleschools.net CC: The.Principal@birdvilleschools.net; karen.kallas@birdvilleschools.net Re: My First Visit to Your Classroom

Mrs. Mentor;

Recently I was made aware that I will be interning in your third grade classroom for my Education and Training class. I am very excited about this opportunity. I can't wait to meet you and your students.

It was not until recently that I started thinking about my career choice. I know many people are inspired to be teachers at a young age. I became interested in teaching when I was working as a camp counselor this summer. I loved the progress I saw among my campers in the archery classes I taught. I realized teaching would be a good fit for me, so I am taking the Education and Training internship to see discover what it entails.

I will be arriving on __Thursday, October 13__, to observe your classroom. I will be in your room from 8:30 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. (11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) I will check into the office and then proceed to your classroom.

Please click on this link to view my digital introduction. It will give you a preview about me that can be shared with your class. I look forward to getting to know them.

Respectfully,

Stuart Dent Education and Training Intern Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning



Another Example of an Introduction Email


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= Example of what not to do!! JK, LOL, HA!! =

[|Click here to take the email quiz]

= Friday, October 6 = = Hi Ho! Hi Ho! Off to the library we go! = You will learn:


 * How to demonstrate behaviors and techniques when reading to students in their classrooms.
 * How to select the right reading materials for your classroom.
 * How different techniques and strategies in reading can address learning differences and special needs considerations.

How to Tell a Story
Travel to the No. Richland Hills Library to learn from the professionals how to read a story to children. Children's librarians, Ms. Liz and Ms. Monica, will demonstrate the components which you will need to be using?


 * Introducing the literature title, author, and illustrator[[image:kkallasbctal/Reading to children.jpeg align="right" caption="Reading to children.jpeg"]]
 * Voice projection
 * Voice inflection
 * Pace
 * Fluency
 * Ease of maneuvering the book
 * Inserting meaningful, thought-provoking, higher order questions that stimulate discussion and check for students' understanding
 * Ability to determine what age range the book is most suitable

You will have an opportunity to practice your skills and become more comfortable as you read to a group.

Bonus: Visit the Make Spot at the NRH Library to see what cool tools are available for you to use on Education and Training (and personal) projects. This is a well-kept secret!