"There is always something to be thankful for"
The theme of the week is giving thanks for what we have because there is always something to be thankful for. Especially during this season of holidays and togetherness, it is important to appreciate all that we have.
Students decorated a poster outside the classroom of "hand turkeys" and wrote what they are thankful for.
Most of us are thankful for friends and family and in my opinion those relationships are the most important of all! Not one person wrote about any material possessions!
Some things to be thankful for included
"Thankful to live in the USA"
"Happiness"
"My health"
Students also decorated Thanksgiving Placemats that were donated to Inspirica in Stamford, the largest service to the homeless in lower Fairfield County. For more ways to help please go to their website: http://inspiricact.org/about-inspirica/
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Members of Business Concepts Class took part in “Shark Tank
Day” on November 13th where they presented their business ideas to a
panel of Sharks which included teacher and entrepreneur Wendy Wade, guidance counselor
Anna Murray, Marketing/DECA teacher and Department Head of the Unified Arts
Department, Howard Levy, Marketing Director of Schimenti Construction, Lauren van
Rensburg, and Storage Technical Solution Specialist of Microsoft, Rob Griffin. The
Sharks provided feedback and insight on the business ideas, and an “offer” was
made!
Students created a business idea/product to pitch their idea to a "Shark Tank" similar to the concept of the popular television show "Shark Tank". The students researched the start up costs of a business, marketing and managing plans, profit and sales revenue analysis and more!
Students of C.A.S.A.D.E with their Shark who offered them $200,000 for a 33% stake in their company!
Sharks discussing the business ideas and providing feedback to student's ideas!
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Personal Finance Week of November 10-November 14
What is ahead! Current Objectives:
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various savings and investing plans.
Explain how and why the stock market works.
Evaluate savings and investment options to meet short- and
long-term goals.
Differentiate between saving and investing.
Distinguish between simple and
compound interest.
Identify the risk/return
trade-offs for saving and investing.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various savings and investing plans.
Explain how and why the stock market works.
Explain the role of saving and
investing in creating a financial plan.
Calculate and apply the Rule of
72.
Contrast the impact of simple interest vs. compound
interest on savings.
Career Pathways Week of November 10-November 14
OBJECTIVES
Understand the relationship between education, training, and the world of work. (Higher educational attainment, higher income (on average))
Explore life/career options and alternatives.
Complete and utilize career assessments.
Acquire job-seeking skills such as writing a resume, completing a job application, and interviewing.
Understand how life roles, personal beliefs and attitudes affect career decision-making.
Connect decisions about course selections, next-step planning, and career transitions in terms of future goals and CTE pathways.
Identify post-secondary options consistent with interests, achievement, aptitude, and abilities
Evaluate academic achievement in terms of life/career plans.
Understand the relationship between education, training, and the world of work. (Higher educational attainment, higher income (on average))
Explore life/career options and alternatives.
Complete and utilize career assessments.
Acquire job-seeking skills such as writing a resume, completing a job application, and interviewing.
Understand how life roles, personal beliefs and attitudes affect career decision-making.
Connect decisions about course selections, next-step planning, and career transitions in terms of future goals and CTE pathways.
Identify post-secondary options consistent with interests, achievement, aptitude, and abilities
Evaluate academic achievement in terms of life/career plans.
Business Class Food Drive
Business Classes in Room 266 are holding a FOOD DRIVE from November 10-21st.
Please bring any canned/non-perishable food to the Collection Boxes in Room 266 or the Main Office.
Donations go to the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County.
Please bring any canned/non-perishable food to the Collection Boxes in Room 266 or the Main Office.
Donations go to the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County.
What jobs are available in each Career Cluster?
http://www.onetonline.org/find/career
Research the many different jobs and occupations available for each of the 16 Career Clusters!
Research the many different jobs and occupations available for each of the 16 Career Clusters!
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
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