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=Thursday April 7th= If you are getting ready for job interviews for a summer job...Check out the page (at the left) A Summer Job Interview that we discussed as our team building activity! There are all the ?s and responses I told you about! : ) Take time to practice answering them yourself and your interview will be hunky dory! Thanks to Mr. Mahon for the list!

=Tuesday April 5th Character Counts! discussion topic: Integrity: This word is used a lot. Despite this, most people, when asked to define it, don’t come up with a definition that matches a dictionary very well. What does it mean in your own words? [discuss] After discussing for a bit, please look up definitions from multiple sources of the word “integrity”. Is it enough to know or believe something, or is it more important to show that it exists? How does one show integrity? How does one earn a comment like “he/she displays integrity”. What are the benefits of having it? What can happen to someone who doesn’t show it? What are 3 ways you have shown it this week? When were times when you could improve your degree of integrity?= = = =Monday February 21st= Okay. You have a reprieve on another artifact, but I will have Mrs. T check with all of you next week! We need to make our movie about the Character Pillar...so will work on that this week when we have time. It was hard with a lot of you gone last week to do that!

=Monday January 31st= Everyone should have had one artifact done!

=Thursday January 27th=

This week is national “No Name-Calling Week”. Please discuss times when you see name calling happening at the high school level and with adults and alternatives that can be used instead. Think in terms of intent: sometimes name-calling is part of a joke; so come up with a situation where name-calling is used and give another more appropriate way to share humor. On the other hand, sometimes name-calling is used to show disagreement, anger, or frustration. Try to think of a situation where this happens, and then come up with a more appropriate problem-solving way of communicating your side of the story, but while still being honest.

//Character// // Counts Pillar – caring, honesty, respect //

** Thursday January 27th “Team Building exercise” **

**Map challenge ** **You (the class) will need 2 pieces of blank paper, 2 pencils or pens (pencil with eraser is better), and 2 laptops. ** **Read these directions before starting. ** **1.) ****Divide the class into two groups; each gets a pencil and a sheet of paper. More than one pencil can be allowed too if you want, but only one sheet of paper per group. ** **2.) ****Each group studies a U.S. Map on the computer for 3 full minutes after directions are given (googlemaps or any other online map will do). Hint: if each group member studies a separate region, this tends to give better results (this is where teamwork comes into play). ** **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: normal;">3.) ****<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: normal;">When the 3 minutes are over, students must close the computer lids. If there are U.S. maps in the room, cover them or do not allow students to face them if possible. ** <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: normal;">4.) ****<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: normal;">Each group needs to work together to draw a U.S. map from memory with state names labeled and borders drawn. ** <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: normal;">5.) ****<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: normal;">When there are about 3 minutes left in class, the students must stop drawing (“pencils down”) and hand in their work to be judged by the teacher. ** <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: normal;">6.) ****<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: normal;">The teacher/advisor rates each map on a scale of 5 for shape/borders/placement, and another 5 for state-name labels (perfect score would be 10 total). ** <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: normal;">7.) ****<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: normal;">The group with the best score wins. **

=Monday January 24th= =Please be aware that you are supposed to have at least one completed artifact by the end of the month. That means next MONDAY February 1st I will want to look at them.= If you need assistance that's no problem, I'd be happy to help!

Also, who are we going to have for our next Lunch N Learn? We need to come up with something enticing!

Thanks! d

PS>We host Mrs. Frambach's Advisory on Friday, any ideas? = =

**SECOND SEMESTER BEGINS WITH>>>GROUP HUGS!** =Naw...just kidding, no, we will begin with "retrainings" and a discussion about New Year's Resolutions and decide who we should send RAK's to this week, and who might be a possibility for this month's Lunch N Learn?= Welcome back everyone! I hope you have a great second semester...now, let me see...who really DOES need a hug? ; ) = = =END OF FIRST SEMESTER< END OF FIRST SEMESTER<END OF FIRST SEMESTER= =NEXT LUNCH 'N' LEARN= WED. DEC 15th in the Library! Denise Clabaugh is our speaker: <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">Denise was raised on a farm near Graettinger and graduated from Graettinger HS. Denise’s path into mechanical design stemmed naturally from her dealing with mechanical breakdowns that happen day to day on a farm (some work related and a lot from daredevil feats).

<span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> Denise has been involved in the material handling industry for 13 years. Getting here Denise has worked in several industries that might not seem related but all have contributed to her hands on approach to handling unique opportunities and solving problems.

<span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> Work History

<span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> Masaba Mining Equipment, Inc. presently <span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> Specializing in stationary and portable conveyor systems. <span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> Responsibilities include layout, design and engineering <span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> Involved with sales through manufacture

<span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> C.J. Schneider Engineering for 5 years. <span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> HVAC <span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> Equipment Layout <span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> Electrical <span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> Plumbing <span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> Piping <span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> Process & Flow Diagrams <span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> Demolition and As-built drawings

<span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> Smeal Fire Apparatus for 1 year <span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> Fire truck layout and design <span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> Instrumental implementation of MRP system

<span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> Portec/Pioneer, for 6 years. <span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> Portable/Stationary plants, layout, design and engineering.

<span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> Education <span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> Southwestern Technical College <span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> 1988-1990 <span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> Mechanical/Electrical Drafting Degree

<span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> Iowa Western Community College <span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> 1997-1999 <span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> Associates Degree in Science

<span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> University of Nebraska Omaha <span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> 2001-2003 <span style="color: #333333; display: block; float: left; font-size: 13px; overflow: hidden; width: 400px;"> 2 years Engineering

<span style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 6px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px 10px 10px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;"> <span style="color: #333333; display: table; float: left; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 6px; overflow: hidden; padding-right: 10px; width: 400px;"> ** MASABA Home ** www.masabainc.com MASABA Mining Equipment is proud to announce its latest product line extension in its family of MAGNUM Telescoping Conveyors. This new 36" x 130' MAGNUM joins a quickly growing family of MASABA's cutting edge Telescoping Conveyors. [=501310530&p[]=172769996080125|Share]] = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =November 16th= =Today our discussion will revolve around time management.= Please click the discussion tab above to respond to the question. Thanks! Mrs. Farnum =November 2nd.= Good site: 10 Skills You Need to Succeed at Almost Anything... [] = = =TWO words today...Integrity and Empathy...= how will what you do, how you act, and what you say effect you in your future? Think about it. You may not know. Someone may just give you a bad (or no) reference. They may not bother to get to know the "real you" if they have the wrong perceptions about you. Maybe those perceptions are based on one snapshot in time, but they remain.

So, in essence, be the best you can be...ALWAYS!

Ok. Empathy. This is more about me than you, but realize that empathy is important. Understanding (not feeling sorry for others, most of the time sympathy is not what is necessary) is a good thing. Put yourselves in that person's shoes. Some people are so multifaceted that they are difficult to understand. That doesn't make them bad, it just makes them different from most people. Learning to be accepting and tolerant will be of great benefit in your future! : ) = = =Hey Everyone! Lunch 'n' Learn Wed. Nov. 3rd...= = For more information go to Novmber 3rd Lunch 'n' Learn page on the left. = = =

=Tuesday October 5th= =How many of you need the guidelines or handbook about Knight's Jam?= I believe it's online: []

<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">Below is the topic to be read for our discussion:

<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">Responsibility is something that fits our “right knights” description almost perfectly: <span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">Right Knights do the right thing at the right time at the right place with the right people. <span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">Responsibility is a character trait that describes someone who not only knows what is right, but actually shows what is right through actions.

<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">When I was asking teachers for concerns that might be addressed during a character discussion, one mentioned a situation where students were unhappy with whom they were assigned as a partner to complete a group assignment. How can this situation be handled responsibly? What is doing the right thing? (working or arguing?) What is the right time? (now or after wasting time with something unrelated to the goal?) What is the right place to discuss something you can’t change? (the classroom, or somewhere else where you have free time?) Who are the right people to work with? (someone who is partially responsible for your group grade, or someone unrelated?)

<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">Also, the same day I heard that concern, I heard that a last-year graduate was recently asked to occasionally provide help for someone of advanced age with health issues. The student agreed to do this without asking for any money, and later mentioned that she actually had quite a good time throughout the whole process and was willing to continue.

<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">It seems hard to act responsibly, especially when very busy and when the responsible thing to do isn’t in fashion. Please discuss times when you did or saw someone doing something exceptionally responsible. Also please discuss some times when you wish you would have acted in a more responsible manner.

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====We need to start thinking about artifacts. What do you have currently? What have you completed this year that might be considered an artifact? What do you still need? How can I help you? Do you need something to help you produce a digital==== presentation? Would you like to build a website? or create an iMovie, vodcast or podcast? Let me know...

We need to discuss our door design today...be thinking of ideas.

Mrs. F

=NOTE:= I'm working on lining up our first "Lunch and Learn" session with Taylor Hopper 2005 G/T Alum and recent ISU Honors Grad. It will be sometime next month. In the near future I will be asking you to post questions you would like to ask of Taylor. In the meantime, here's his page: []

=//Thursday September 23rd//= = = <span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> “NFL Football Trivia”

<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">Procedure: <span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">This will act like a team vs. team activity but is also designed as a team building activity. Divide the class into teams and give one sheet to each team. On the sheet there are hints given for NFL football team names. Use the hints to figure out the name of each team, and do not use computers to cheat. Groups will work together, against the other group(s), and the first to have a correctly completed sheet wins. If there are only 5 minutes left and no one has won, then computers may be used. Read the answers during the last minute or two of class.

=Wedneday September 22nd D.E.A.R. Day= Hi everyone! I'm still reading "The Girls From Ames" how about you?

=<span style="font-family: Arial,Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">** Tuesday September 21st “Character Counts discussion topic” ** =

<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">Lately a lot of concerns have been raised on the topic of appropriate use of computers. Like many tools, they can be used in a variety of ways for appropriate and inappropriate tasks while both in and out of school. Many people admit that any time they are near a computer, they are drawn to its ability to provide social networking, gaming, and entertainment, to the point of ignoring other more important or time-sensitive tasks. This often starts as a type of procrastination or an avoidance activity, but becomes addicting to the point where someone even ignores what they would rather be doing.

<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">Looking at your own computer use, has this ever happened to you, or have you seen it happen to people you know? Is there a healthy balance between your online time and offline time? Is there a healthy balance between important computer use and recreational computer use? When you are using a computer, are you able to prioritize what you do and when you do it?

<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">What can be done to prevent this sort of problem of poor computer-time prioritizing?

= = =Monday Sept. 20th= Today we will be doing a budget exercise...how much money would YOU need to live on your own right now? Could you actually save money? How could you work to make the money you need to pay your bills and go to school and be successful?

**Friday Sept. 17th**
No Advisory due to the Pep Rallly = = =//September 16th//= =Let's talk LUNCH SEMINARS!= I'd really like to do "this". Who wants to be the student leader? Activity today...Team building a Tower!

=DEAR today WED September 15th!= oh, and I am not sure where nonjuniors will be...will have to let you all know. Just don't forget your books! d OUT.

Dear Students, I noticed that quite a few of you did not complete your goals, so I'm putting this list up for you so you can just copy and paste it to your page to add yours. : )

Semester Goal Year Goal 5 year 10 year LIFE Goal.

Each week we will do some type of goal on Mondays. We will also be planning lunch seminars as Mr. Ulrich has said that he liked that idea. Is anyone willing to be on a special committee? I will need some "go to" people probably to make this work. Thanks! Mrs. F

Hi everyone! Please open the following document and add your information! Then add yours to your page!

=MONDAY AUGUST 23rd GOALS!=