Tuesday, February 23, 2010

See You Tomorrow - With Assignments in Hand !

Hi Folks,

I hope you had a great week. Please bring in time sheets, and for those of you who owe me one from previous week(s) - please bring those in too. Thank you.


DUE Tomorrow 2/24:

  1. Updated Resume, Cover Letter and References - NO ERRORS PLEASE !
  2. Business Letter (Use example) - This is not the cover letter! *(SEE WEBSITE BELOW)
  3. Extra Credit Interviews - If you were assigned one or more for extra credit.
LOOK AT THIS WEBSITE FOR A BUSINESS LETTER SAMPLE ---- REMEMBER TO USE THE SAMPLE/RUBRIC GIVEN TO YOU IN CLASS AND MAKE THIS A REAL LETTER, ONE THAT COULD BE SENT IN THE MAIL RIGHT AWAY! HAVE IT EDITED - PLEASE, NO ERRORS. USE CORRECT FORMAT AND PLEASE APPLY YOUR SIGNATURE TO THE LETTER.

* http://www.writinghelp-central.com/invitation-letter.html

Have a great evening,

Mrs. Erceg

Monday, February 22, 2010

I'm Back from Anaheim

Hello Wonderful Students!

The Annual meeting of the California Medical Assistants Association was a huge success. I have so much to tell you. I didn't get to go to Disneyland, but I did manage to bring a few friends back. You'll see them on my desk in the front of the room.

PLEASE tell your parents about the 4/17 CMAA Education Day at LPC. Everyone is invited and they may want to attend or have contact information through work or family. I want this education day to be a BIG success. I'll ask that you invite the employees at your community classroom sites as well.

DUE WEDNESDAY 2/24:

  1. Updated Resume, Cover Letter and References
  2. Business Letter (Use example) - This is not the cover letter!
  3. Extra Credit Interviews

Call me if you need help!!! Don't show up empty-handed!!!!!!

Check the blog tomorrow!

Mrs. Erceg

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Greetings Fabulous Students ~

Thank you for all of your hard work. Remember to keep those thoughts flowing and journal your experiences at site. Having a hard time with what to write? Look in your CC binder at the page that says "Journal Topics". That will help. Remember, jot down something each day you are at site.

DUE 2/24:

  • Updated Resume, Cover Letter and References
  • Business Letter (Use example) - This is not the cover letter!
  • Extra Credit Interviews

Call me if you need help!!! Don't show up empty-handed!

Take care and have a great week. Reminder: I'll be at a conference on 2/18 and 2/19

Mrs. Erceg

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Hello Everyone ~

REMINDER: ALL Kaiser students report to Livermore Kaiser on FRIDAY FEB. 12 !!! Check the handout for arrival times. Have your password with you !!!!


The following students are to call me right away....PLEASE:

Morgan, Elizabeth, Lucas, Ansar, Selena, Kelsey A., Nicole A., Travis, Lisa and Emily

Thanks and take care,

Mrs. Erceg

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Assignments Ready ???

Hi Everyone !

I'm anxious to see them......I want to see TYPED, PERFECT resumes, cover letters and references for our portfolios. You have SO MUCH great information to put on that resume! Who is YOUR EDITOR? Find someone and make sure you have all three items ready to turn in on tomorrow, Wednesday 2/10. These are not drafts, but shining examples ready to be customized for interviews. Your resume and references need to be copy-ready! Your cover letter is a sample only, ready to be customized.

There are a few announcements:

Kaiser students Friday 2/12 - ALL STUDENTS go to Livermore Kaiser for computer training. Please inform your supervisor !!!!

We're planning a booth for the Health Quest Health Fair on 3/31/10. Let's brainstorm and come up with a topic. This is on a Wednesday and we will all meet at Foothill High School that day in lieu of our community classroom sites. Please let your supervisor know.

Aimee, Nicole M., Sheena, Katelyn and Kelsey C. - Please talk to Ms. Adelman and get a pass to go help at the Elective/Career Fair on Thursday, 2/18 at LHS in the Career Center.

Kelsey A., Nicole A., Adam, Chelsea K., Soffia, Sam - Turn in your late assignments. Thank you.

Take care and see you tomorrow.

Mrs. Erceg

Monday, February 8, 2010

Happy Monday to You!

Dear Students,


How are my wonderful medical professionals??? I know you are all doing great. I continue to receive compliments from the work sites and you are VERY APPRECIATED.

By the way......would you please to recruit a Sophomore or Junior to join me for the
2010-2011 school year??? I am preparing an orientation soon and would like you folks, the people who know the program, to recruit students that are good candidates for Med Occs! It's you that makes Med Occs Rock....so please let others know I am looking for more of the same. Ask interested students to call or email me so I can talk to them. THANK YOU!

Please read the 2/3 blog entry for information about what is due on Wednesday.

I have some info for some of you.....please call me tomorrow (2/9) on my cell:

Kelsey A. Nicole A. Adam Sam Chelsea K. Soffia

More tomorrow!

Mrs. Erceg

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Resumes, Cover Letters and References...Oh My !!!

We want PERFECT resumes, cover letters and references for our portfolios. Who is YOUR EDITOR? Find someone and make sure you have all three items ready to turn in on 2/10. These are not drafts, but shining examples ready to be customized for interviews.

Go to about.com for further help. Look up student or entry-level resume and cover letter and be sure to make them look VERY PROFESSIONAL !!

CALL ME if you have ANY CONCERNS about getting this project done.....I'll expect a call if you need help. I'll be happy to guide you through the process if needed.

Thanks to those helping at the LifeStyle Rx Physicals tomorrow. THANK YOU!

Take care....next blog will be on Monday, Feb. 8th.

Mrs. Erceg

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Hi Everyone,

Remember to bring in time sheets for 1/25 to 1/31, the GREEN WORKBOOK and a very big smile tomorrow.
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We will prepare the resume, cover letter and references and all three, typed and ready for the portfolio will be due on 2/10. Ask someone to edit these for you. Make any changes prior to turning them in.
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AMADOR AND FOOTHILL STUDENTS!

Want to earn a VERY important certificate and receive a lot of attention in class????

Read on.....you are invited to attend the PUSD Board Meeting TONIGHT AT AVHS 7:00 P.M. to advocate for ROP !!! All you have to do is show up and take notes. Having students there makes a difference!

Pleasanton Unified School District is considering pulling $300,000 of TVROP funds to support their general fund. Districts are beginning to hold community budget forums and public hearings, as noted below by PUSD to listen to suggestions as to what to reduce, and to welcome community and staff feedback as to what the impacts of the identified cuts might be. A PUSD Board meeting/budget workshop will be Tuesday, February 2, in the Amador Valley High School multipurpose room at 7 pm. the mentioned budget doc is attached which shows they are considering pulling $300,000 of TVROP funds to support their general fund. Districts are beginning to hold community budget forums and public hearings, as noted below by PUSD to listen to suggestions as to what to reduce, and to welcome community and staff feedback as to what the impacts of the identified cuts might be. A PUSD Board meeting/budget workshop will be Tuesday, February 2, in the Amador Valley High School multipurpose room at 7 pm.

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Erceg

Monday, February 1, 2010

Welcome To February

Hello Everyone!


Reminders:

Time sheets needed for the week of 1/18 - 1/24: Elizabeth, Michelle, Kaytee, Tessa, Adam, Chelsea K., Peter and Esha.

1/27 In-class Assignment due from Tessa, Kaytee and Esha.

Training Plan Due from Nicole A. and Sam

SPORTS PHYSICALS ON 2/4: Confirm your attendance on 2/3.

More tomorrow....

Mrs. Erceg