April 20

Monday, April 20, 2020

Kinda of a cool date huh?

Dear Students,

I know the last several weeks have not been easy for you.  These are unprecedented times and we are all finding new ways to cope with the new and unusual ways of finishing off the semester.  Your parents have shared a great deal of the burden and I want to personally thank them for supporting you and me at this difficult time. 

Your will continue to learn remotely until the end of the school year.  I intend to move forward with the curriculum as I expect you to continue putting forth your best effort into learning. Here are my expectations: 

1.  We will be meeting twice a week to discuss new material and answer any questions you may have via google meet. Attendance to google meet is mandatory.   You will get an invite but just so you know, it will be every Tuesday and Thursday.

2.  In addition, you can expect to receive instructions / assignments by means of google classroom, iBlog, iLearn, Remind and email.You should expect assignments that will take 1 hour per day to complete.  Due dates are important and will be followed.  

3.  Grades do count and will be entered on a regular basis.   Furthermore, if the you are not participating, your teacher (that’s me!) and then the principal will be calling home to touch base and discuss a plan to motivate and encourage you. 

4.  Work that was completed over the last month will be marked graded and any missed work must be made up.  

I plan to be available to you by email any time. I will respond to messages within 24 hours and until 4pm each day.  I will hold “office hours” on Wednesday from 10:00 am to 3:00.  I can be reached via email at craigv@dearbornschools.org, or, better yet, on Remind.

I look forward to continuing to work with you!

Tina Craig, RN

Michael Berry Career Center

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March 16

Assignments, Google Classroom and Stay Safe!

Hello Medical Assisting class! I am sure that you were as surprised as I was when we got the announcement  that schools would be closed for three weeks!  I do think it was the right decision to slow the spread of the corona virus and I hope you’ll do everything you can to avoid crowds during this time and follow the good practices of hand-washing and covering your cough and not touching your face.  Since our spring break follows the three-week school closure, I do not expect to see you until April 13.   I know it is important to all of you that we have the opportunity to compete the required content for Medical Assisting so that you have the best chance possible to earn certification.  Since we will only have 6 weeks left for seniors after we return from this time off (and three weeks after that for the rest of you), it is imperative that we complete some work while we are off.  We also need to do this because the school district has asked us to do so!  In addition, they have asked us to contact parents when students do not complete assignments by the due dates.  Please be responsible and complete the assignments I send by their due dates!  Remember, I don’t accept late formative work. I will be setting up a Google Classroom to get things done.  I am new at this so be patient.  Please check REMIND for your code.Also, anyone that shares their work with another will automatically get a zero.   Assignment #1 – due Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00am –
Create reading notes on a Google doc that you share with me. Be sure to name the document with your name and the title Chapter 11 Reading Notes.
The section you should make reading notes on begins on page 456 with the heading “Preparation of Parenteral Medication.”
You should have the following section headings –
I – Preparation of Parenteral Medication
A. – Vials
B – Ampules
C – Prefilled Syringes
II – Storage
III – Reconstitution of Powdered Drugs
IV – Subcutaneous Injections
V – Intramuscular Injections
A. Intramuscular Injection Sites
1. Dorsogluteal site
2. Deltoid site
3. Vastus Lateralis site
4. Ventrogluteal site
5. Z-Track method
B. Intradermal Injections (page 472)
Section Summary (a minimum of 1 paragraph in your own words) Complete the worksheet Preparing and Administering Parenteral Medication and be sure to follow ALL of the directions – for those techniques that are correct, state the principle underlying the technique and for those that are incorrect, EXPLAIN WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN IF THE TECHNIQUE WERE PERFORMED INCORRECTLY.

Be safe.  Stay well. Mrs Craig

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November 3

Announcements – Read this – it is important

LEUKEMIA LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

So…we have 48 hours to raise 250.00 dollars for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.  Which classes will make it? To help you out I have copied the cumbersome link below:

https://events.lls.org/pages/mi/Michael-Berry-Career-Center-2018/craigclassroom

Let’s do the best we can to reach our goal!  And here’s the link to the flyer:

FLASH 48 Flyer

WARMING TREE

OK, so this years HOSA members are going crazy with community service – so let’s help them.  Please bring in hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, socks, slippers for our warming tree in the office.  Right now it is bare and we need it covered to donate items to the homeless!  Please consider contributing to the cause.

SELF DEFENSE

The self defense class is being rescheduled.  It will be held on a Thursday after school.  ALL GIRLS – please think about taking this well worth it class.  You won’t be sorry.  And it’s only $10.00 for 3 hours.

HOSA WORKSHOPS

You have one month to get ready for HOSA.  HOSA workshops are being held on November 8th, 14th, 20th, and 29th.   Regionals are on December 2nd.  Please start preparing NOW!

BLOOD DRIVE

We are holding a blood drive on November 10th.  See Mrs. Saad to sign up to donate.  You will get an appointment to save three lives.  And you also get cookies!  Who doesn’t want a cookie?

 

 

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March 15

Good Morning!

Just a few reminders for all of you.

The HOSA state finalists are all set and registered to travel to Traverse City, MI on April 26th.  There are 26 students attending this year and I have a good feeling that this is going to be one of the best competitions ever!  Please make sure you are practicing and preparing for your upcoming event.

Parent teacher conferences are coming up on March 23rd from 4 pm to 7 pm.  Please tell your parents to come and see the wonderful place you call school!  We love to talk with your parents too!  I promise I won’t say anything bad!

We will need volunteers to take parents on tours during parent teacher conferences.  We at MBCC use this time for recruiting purposes so there may be visitors in the building and we will need your help.  See Dr. Bayerl to sign up.

Have you considered going to help out at Oakwood Common?  Go to signupgenius.com and type in my email address.  Sign up!  It’s fun and easy and fulfilling too!  Plus, it counts as participation.

On March 27th we will have a real live pharmacy student come in to talk with you regarding a day in the life of…  It will happen 2nd hour.  Please see me if you are not in this class and you are interested in attending.

Also, there is an opportunity for  working parents to attend an evening Parent Talk Class with Margaret King-Ahmed. The first class is Thursday March 16th, 6:00-7:30 pm.  March 22,29, 30th are the other three dates. All classes are held at ASC in the Board Room. Please tell your parents about this wonderful opportunity!  It’s free.
Keep warm!
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February 22

Winter break? It feels more like spring!

Hi Everyone,

I hope everyone is having a great time off.  I wanted to remind all of you about the Oakwood Common visits.  You can sign up to go this Friday!

Remember, when you sign up, it’s like signing up to work.  Oakwood Commons will be expecting you (they will have your names) and you need to go if you do indeed sign up.
Directions for sign up genius:
Go to signupgenius.com
Click on the magnifying glass in the upper right corner.
Go to Search By Email and type in craigv@dearbornschools.org
Type in the random letters
Click on the Oakwood Commons Sign up.  They can sign up for any of the Fridays.
Please don’t forget, if you sign up, you need to SHOW UP!
Have a great rest of the break.
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December 23

Merry Christmas and Happy holidays

Hi everyone!

Please get ready for HOSA.  Competitions are on January 28th.  It’s sooner than you think.

Please make sure you bring back your permission slips for the field trips we are going on in January.  Don’t forget.

Homework:  Do something nice for someone and email me about it.  I may just give out extra points.

Have a great break!

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November 22

Gobble, gobble Medical Assisting students!

Just a couple of reminders:

Please make sure that you complete the scholarship essay and either email it to me (WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ESSAY) or bring it in on Monday.  It is due on Monday.

The other reminder is to have a very wonderful and happy Thanksgiving filled with family and lots of food!  I know one thing for sure – I’m thankful for all of you.download

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