Typically, my last blog would be a chance for you to review the class and give me advice for next year, but...it seems that I will be transferring to Coffee Middle School to teach Math. I have enjoyed teaching you all this semester and wish each and every one of you the best of luck! This last blog is once again...a free write.
Pictures from the wedding reception I catered this past weekend: http://maryolivedesigns.blogspot.com
Monday, May 17, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Blog #72
Free Write
The following students are exempt from my final:
1st Block:
Virgatta Brown
Candice Merritt - If Fines/Book Cleared with media
Erica Roberson
Shanterri Rogers - If fines/book cleared with media
3rd Block:
Kateidra Brockington
Qua Brockington
Brittany Fletcher
Mondrell Hicks - If book/fine cleared with Media
Rashad Thomas
LaToya Wilcox
4th Block:
Gema Hernandez
Nicole Torpea
If you are borderline exempt, I've left a paper with the sub (Michael N & Jordana M).
If you check your grade on iParent, it's possibly not accurate. Several of you still have presentations to make on Monday. I have graded most all of the Dream Vacation presentations with the exception of a few. If you are exempt, I have graded your presentations and your grade is current. If you have turned in make-up work, then I will update next week.
Monday I will pass out study guides for the final exam. The exam will be multiple-choice questions in addition to Cartoon (3 & 4 Blocks) & Restaurant Business Plan (1st Blocks) presentations.
See you all Monday!
The following students are exempt from my final:
1st Block:
Virgatta Brown
Candice Merritt - If Fines/Book Cleared with media
Erica Roberson
Shanterri Rogers - If fines/book cleared with media
3rd Block:
Kateidra Brockington
Qua Brockington
Brittany Fletcher
Mondrell Hicks - If book/fine cleared with Media
Rashad Thomas
LaToya Wilcox
4th Block:
Gema Hernandez
Nicole Torpea
If you are borderline exempt, I've left a paper with the sub (Michael N & Jordana M).
If you check your grade on iParent, it's possibly not accurate. Several of you still have presentations to make on Monday. I have graded most all of the Dream Vacation presentations with the exception of a few. If you are exempt, I have graded your presentations and your grade is current. If you have turned in make-up work, then I will update next week.
Monday I will pass out study guides for the final exam. The exam will be multiple-choice questions in addition to Cartoon (3 & 4 Blocks) & Restaurant Business Plan (1st Blocks) presentations.
See you all Monday!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Blog #68
Free Write
1st Block:
1. Using your definition of mission statement, create a 5 sentence (or more) mission statement for your business on a Word document. Insert your name and print.
2. Open the file No Solitude from the Comp Apps 1 c-lab folder. Save a copy and complete using the Student Paths newspaper.Insert your name and print.
3rd & 4th Blocks:
1. PB Cartoon -- Open PB Cartoon from c-lab Computer Apps 2 folder. Do not print!!
1st Block:
1. Using your definition of mission statement, create a 5 sentence (or more) mission statement for your business on a Word document. Insert your name and print.
2. Open the file No Solitude from the Comp Apps 1 c-lab folder. Save a copy and complete using the Student Paths newspaper.Insert your name and print.
3rd & 4th Blocks:
1. PB Cartoon -- Open PB Cartoon from c-lab Computer Apps 2 folder. Do not print!!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Blog #66
Read this article: http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Forbes/10-fastest-shrinking-restaurant-chains.aspx?GT1=33002
If you were a business consultant (google this term to define), what advice would you give those restaurants?
If you were a business consultant (google this term to define), what advice would you give those restaurants?
Monday, May 3, 2010
Blog #65
How was your weekend? Did you go to the beach? Come to the Game Day here at CHS? What did you do?
My weekend was probably the longest in my life. Friday & Saturday nights were both spent at the funeral home with my Grandpa. Then, the funeral was Sunday which I was honored to sing at one last time for my Grandpa. It was overwhelming how many people came out to honor his life...about 1,000 people visited the funeral home and about 700 at the funeral. I hope when I die that my life has touched lives in the way that his did.
My weekend was probably the longest in my life. Friday & Saturday nights were both spent at the funeral home with my Grandpa. Then, the funeral was Sunday which I was honored to sing at one last time for my Grandpa. It was overwhelming how many people came out to honor his life...about 1,000 people visited the funeral home and about 700 at the funeral. I hope when I die that my life has touched lives in the way that his did.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Blog #64
My Papa Day was in a bad accident last night in Broxton...and he passed way about 1 in the morning this morning. It's such a quick sudden loss. He was one of my most favorite people and I was his favorite granddaughter named, Kristi-Risti. :) I loved him dearly. He was a huge cut-up, but also an awesome dad and grandpa to his family of 9 kids. My Granny passed away about 6 years ago. He also pastored for many years and was one of the most Christian men you'd ever meet. He will be sorely missed!
Free Write
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Blog #62
What's your favorite store to shop at for clothes/shoes?
My plans were to be at school today, but having to stay home due to some sickness.
Here are your assignments:
1st Block:
1. Blog & Coffee Geek Squad Attendance Sheet (Make sure the sub gets the Attendance sheet)
2. Remember the funny business name you found from yesterday? Think about the negative or humorous connotation that name carried. Create a list of 10 things to do or not to do when naming your business in Word/Publisher. Use the internet as a resource to find suggestions for business names (there is a ton of info online about this topic!). Format the document to look like a poster with a title, # list of items in a font size that fits the page, and a page border. Print one copy. Make sure your name is on the document. Leave in basket on my desk.
3rd & 4th Blocks:
1. Blog & Coffee Geek Squad Attendance Sheet (Make sure the sub gets the Attendance sheet)
2. Continue working on your Dream Vacation presentation. We will start presentations tomorrow. I'll give you about 30 minutes at the beginning of class to finish up and then I'll take volunteers. If no volunteers, I'll draw names at randon for the presentations. Don't forget the Bonus Point opportunities (look at the rubric on c-lab)! If you're bringing food and didn't tell me yesterday, send me an email -- kristi.gay@coffee.k12.ga.us
See you tomorrow!
My plans were to be at school today, but having to stay home due to some sickness.
Here are your assignments:
1st Block:
1. Blog & Coffee Geek Squad Attendance Sheet (Make sure the sub gets the Attendance sheet)
2. Remember the funny business name you found from yesterday? Think about the negative or humorous connotation that name carried. Create a list of 10 things to do or not to do when naming your business in Word/Publisher. Use the internet as a resource to find suggestions for business names (there is a ton of info online about this topic!). Format the document to look like a poster with a title, # list of items in a font size that fits the page, and a page border. Print one copy. Make sure your name is on the document. Leave in basket on my desk.
3rd & 4th Blocks:
1. Blog & Coffee Geek Squad Attendance Sheet (Make sure the sub gets the Attendance sheet)
2. Continue working on your Dream Vacation presentation. We will start presentations tomorrow. I'll give you about 30 minutes at the beginning of class to finish up and then I'll take volunteers. If no volunteers, I'll draw names at randon for the presentations. Don't forget the Bonus Point opportunities (look at the rubric on c-lab)! If you're bringing food and didn't tell me yesterday, send me an email -- kristi.gay@coffee.k12.ga.us
See you tomorrow!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
Blog #60
http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/04/22/california.triplets.visitation.lawsuits/index.html?hpt=Mid
What are your thoughts on the story above?
What are your thoughts on the story above?
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Blog #59
Fre Write
1st Block: Create a spreadsheet in Excel (using the Function Worksheet Payment Scenario from yesterday as a guide) that will calculate the payment of the house you picked out online yesterday. Interest Rate is 7.5% (Divide the .075 by 12 since you'll be making 12 monthly payments). The loan will be for 30 years (remember to multiply by 12 for the # of months since you'll pay a payment every month). The principal is the amount the house is selling for. The spreadsheet should have: Merged & Centered Title, Shading, Picture of House, Interest Rate, Term (or period), Principal, & Payment Amount (calculated from PMT function).
3rd & 4th Blocks: Continue working on your Dream Vacation Presentation. I'm hoping for the presentations to start next Wednesday. Remember, we're out Friday, so that gives us 2 days to present all the projects. If you're planning to bring food for extra points, please choose today and let me know tomorrow so I can approve the item.
1st Block: Create a spreadsheet in Excel (using the Function Worksheet Payment Scenario from yesterday as a guide) that will calculate the payment of the house you picked out online yesterday. Interest Rate is 7.5% (Divide the .075 by 12 since you'll be making 12 monthly payments). The loan will be for 30 years (remember to multiply by 12 for the # of months since you'll pay a payment every month). The principal is the amount the house is selling for. The spreadsheet should have: Merged & Centered Title, Shading, Picture of House, Interest Rate, Term (or period), Principal, & Payment Amount (calculated from PMT function).
3rd & 4th Blocks: Continue working on your Dream Vacation Presentation. I'm hoping for the presentations to start next Wednesday. Remember, we're out Friday, so that gives us 2 days to present all the projects. If you're planning to bring food for extra points, please choose today and let me know tomorrow so I can approve the item.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Blog #55
What are your plans for the weekend? Remember, if you're going to the prom, BE SAFE (especially afterwards!).
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/32795587/ns/today-parenting_and_family/displaymode/1247/?beginSlide=1>1=43001
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/32795587/ns/today-parenting_and_family/displaymode/1247/?beginSlide=1>1=43001
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Blog #54
Free Write. Pics are for 3rd & 4th Block...the trip to Colorado I took with some family & friends during the Christmas Break. 
Free Write
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Blog #49
What are your plans for Spring Break? I have the normal Easter weekend stuff plus some shopping. Then, I'm driving up to Elizabethtown/Louisville, KY to go see my brother and attend the PFYC (www.pfyconline.com). It should be quite fun!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Blog #47
When you think of Easter, what comes to mind? Why do you think so?
Below is the cake I made for a baby shower last night at my church.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Blog #44
Have you ever had a close relative or friend die unexpectedly? If so, how did you deal with it? If not, how do you think it will affect you?
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Blog #42
What critters/pests are you scared of?
My list...roaches, rats, squirrels in the house, spiders, snakes, wasps/hornets/yellow jackets, and many more. Surprisingly, frogs don't scare me.
My list...roaches, rats, squirrels in the house, spiders, snakes, wasps/hornets/yellow jackets, and many more. Surprisingly, frogs don't scare me.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Blog #40
List 5 new goals for this last 9 weeks (academic, athletic, social, physical, etc.).
Then, send Ms. Gay an email with your blog URL (whateveryounamedit.blogspot.com) to kristi.gay@coffee.k12.ga.us. All of the blog links were deleted when I added the pink flower layout to my blog.
Assignments
1st:
*Blog
*If you haven't already finished, finish your personal resume. Print.
*Complete all of Lesson 5 Step-by-Steps (this should be the lesson over graphics, clip art, etc. If it's not Lesson 5 then it's Lesson 6...don't have a book here at home, so can't remember).
3rd & 4th:
*Blog
*Complete all of Lesson 1, 2, & 3 Step-by-Steps for Excel (maroon section....the section after the green Word section in textbook). Do not print! I will check your student files for the spreadsheets tomorrow when I return for a grade. These step-by-steps are in preparation for the remainder of the TTE project and the upcoming Dream Vacation project. I will not go over this info in class since it's basic Excel skills you should have learned in Computer Apps 1. This is your chance to refresh your skills and learn the new 2007 version. Do not waste this opportunity!
Then, send Ms. Gay an email with your blog URL (whateveryounamedit.blogspot.com) to kristi.gay@coffee.k12.ga.us. All of the blog links were deleted when I added the pink flower layout to my blog.
Assignments
1st:
*Blog
*If you haven't already finished, finish your personal resume. Print.
*Complete all of Lesson 5 Step-by-Steps (this should be the lesson over graphics, clip art, etc. If it's not Lesson 5 then it's Lesson 6...don't have a book here at home, so can't remember).
3rd & 4th:
*Blog
*Complete all of Lesson 1, 2, & 3 Step-by-Steps for Excel (maroon section....the section after the green Word section in textbook). Do not print! I will check your student files for the spreadsheets tomorrow when I return for a grade. These step-by-steps are in preparation for the remainder of the TTE project and the upcoming Dream Vacation project. I will not go over this info in class since it's basic Excel skills you should have learned in Computer Apps 1. This is your chance to refresh your skills and learn the new 2007 version. Do not waste this opportunity!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Blog #38
Remember the goals you wrote on Blog #1? Have you met any of those goals? What is your progress? Do you have new goals?
Monday, March 8, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Blog #35
Free Write
Big Yard Sale
Saturday, March 6
Douglas Asphalt Parking lot (besides Bobby's Treat Shop)
All proceeds will benefit missions supported by New Corinth Holiness Church (my church). See ya there!
Big Yard Sale
Saturday, March 6
Douglas Asphalt Parking lot (besides Bobby's Treat Shop)
All proceeds will benefit missions supported by New Corinth Holiness Church (my church). See ya there!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Blog #34
Define procrastination. Are you guilty? I definitely am and wish that I would learn my lesson, but always find myself stressing again.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Blog #32
Who is your favorite celebrity? Sandra Bullock
What type of pets do you have? None
What is your favorite color? Purple or Green
What word describes you best? Ambitious
What is your greatest accomplishment? Deciding to become a Christian at the age of 12!
What is your favorite food? Cheesecake
What's your dream vacation spot? Greece or Italy
Who do you admire? My Grandma
If you were invisible, where would you go? Hmm...honestly, don't have a clue.
How do you want to be remembered? As someone who truly cared about making a difference in others' lives and didn't live just to make myself happy.
What would you do with a million dollars? Pay off all my bills...open my own business & travel the world.
If you were on an island, who would you want to be with? Why? My friends, some of my family, and sweet lil nieces...simply because they are the people that mean the most to me. I always have a blast when I'm with them.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Blog #31
http://articles.latimes.com/2010/feb/27/nation/la-na-seaworld-death27-2010feb27
What do you think should happen to the killer whale that killed the Sea World trainer last week?
What do you think should happen to the killer whale that killed the Sea World trainer last week?
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Blog #29
In order to help with the economic woes of public schools, several schools in south Georgia are going longer school days. As a result, they are getting out 3 months in the summer instead of two. What do you think about this? For example, Ben Hill Schools are adding 40 minutes extra to each day so they will be out June, July, & August. They'll go back to school after Labor Day in September.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Blog #24
Have you been watching the Winter Olympics on TV? If so, what are your thoughts? If not, why not?
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Blog #20
Free Write
3rd & 4th Blocks:
3rd & 4th Blocks:
- Blog #20 (Bosses & Secretaries please make of list of professionally dressed students.)
- Finish Project 6 from yesterday -- business card.
- Open T-Shirt Template from the c-lab Teen Entrepreneur folder. Design the front and back of a t-shirt for your business (Page 1 & Page 2 of Publisher document. See tabs at bottom of page). Remember, the t-shirt is a form of advertisement so include some contact info, your logo, and slogan. Use color & graphics. Do not print! Contest tomorrow to see who has the best t-shirt design. Use http://www.threadless.com/, http://www.zazzle.com/, or http://www.bluecotton.com/ for inspiration.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Blog #9
What's your favorite song right now? If you're like me, you have several favorites, but usually one that you really love at the moment.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Blog #4
How are you or your family contributing to the Haiti earthquake effort? I'm not meaning just financially.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Blog #1
Welcome to Coffee Geek Squad's blog for the 2009-10 school year!
Daily Procedures: (first 15 minutes of class)
1. Logon to computer.
2. Access Ms. Gay's website http://coffeegeeksquad2010.blogspot.com/
3. Find the current blog.
4. Read the post.
5. Click on the orange Blogger icon in the top left corner of the page.
6. Sign into your blogger using your username and password.
7. Go to your dashboard.
8. Create a new post answering the daily Bell Ringer assignment.
9. Publish the post. (HINT: Nothing will appear if you do not PUBLISH the post! If changes were made, you will need to REPUBLISH the entire blog to see changes. There is a Help feature on the Dashboard page. Dashboard is the place where all posts are created, edited, posted, etc.)
10. Log off http://www.blogger.com/.
11. If 15 minutes is up, sit quietly and wait for instruction. If 15 minutes is NOT up, access http://www.powertyping.com/ or other school-appropriate sites.
Assessment of Blogger entries: This blog will be part of your CTAE Foundations grade. For every post on Ms. Gay's blog, there must be one on your blog!
If you are absent, you are responsible for catching up your blog entries. Remember, you can access Blogger from your home computer.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
No profanity or crude language will be tolerated!
Express your thoughts, but refrain from talking about other students, cracking, bashing, bullying, etc.
All posts that are of a negative nature will be deleted.
All CHS and Coffee County Board of Education policies and procedures apply to this blog.
Do NOT disclose personal information about yourself or others.
Blog #1
List 5 goals for the 2009-10 school year. The goals can be: academic, athletic, social, personal, emotional, physical, etc.
Have fun and get to blogging!
Ms. Gay
Daily Procedures: (first 15 minutes of class)
1. Logon to computer.
2. Access Ms. Gay's website http://coffeegeeksquad2010.blogspot.com/
3. Find the current blog.
4. Read the post.
5. Click on the orange Blogger icon in the top left corner of the page.
6. Sign into your blogger using your username and password.
7. Go to your dashboard.
8. Create a new post answering the daily Bell Ringer assignment.
9. Publish the post. (HINT: Nothing will appear if you do not PUBLISH the post! If changes were made, you will need to REPUBLISH the entire blog to see changes. There is a Help feature on the Dashboard page. Dashboard is the place where all posts are created, edited, posted, etc.)
10. Log off http://www.blogger.com/.
11. If 15 minutes is up, sit quietly and wait for instruction. If 15 minutes is NOT up, access http://www.powertyping.com/ or other school-appropriate sites.
Assessment of Blogger entries: This blog will be part of your CTAE Foundations grade. For every post on Ms. Gay's blog, there must be one on your blog!
If you are absent, you are responsible for catching up your blog entries. Remember, you can access Blogger from your home computer.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
No profanity or crude language will be tolerated!
Express your thoughts, but refrain from talking about other students, cracking, bashing, bullying, etc.
All posts that are of a negative nature will be deleted.
All CHS and Coffee County Board of Education policies and procedures apply to this blog.
Do NOT disclose personal information about yourself or others.
Blog #1
List 5 goals for the 2009-10 school year. The goals can be: academic, athletic, social, personal, emotional, physical, etc.
Have fun and get to blogging!
Ms. Gay
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