Week of September 1, 2014

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR CLASS THIS WEEK?

PERSONAL BINDERS - Students will continue using daily sign in sheets. Some students will be given advanced sign in sheets and will be asked to find elapsed times. Students also will begin using grooming checklists. Please check binders each night for important notes regarding lunch money, gym clothes, permission slips, etc. 

DAILY LIVING SKILLS 
     "Getting a Job." This story is about Chad who is eager to have a paying job in the community. Where will he begin? What kind of skills will he need? How can he get these skills? Students will find the answers to these questions and more as we discuss the story. Students will also explore positive work skills and their personal resumes. These items will be added to their Transition Binder. 

     "Following Directions at Work" - Students will read story and discuss ways in which directions can be given and what happens when directions are not followed. Everyone will participate in an activity called "How's My Attitude?" This activity expands upon attitudes when following directions, especially when asked to do something that is out of the normal routine. 

WORK SKILLS
     AM and PM Jobs - delivering newspapers, clerical tasks, recycling, custodial tasks

     Job Exploration - Students will explore specify jobs within different job categories. After reading and discussing both help wanted ads, students will select the job that most closely matches their preferences and skills. Students will then apply for this job in a later lesson. 

MATH
     Money Matters - This activity simulates the real-world experience of paying bills and balancing a checking account, and will be used continuously throughout the month. This week students will review monthly bills, record deposit, and pay their rent. 

     What's in My Wallet - This activity presents opportunities for counting out various amounts of money in a person's wallet. Provided are daily scenarios that require team members to count the money available and determine if there is enough to make a designated purchase. 

     Time Matters - Activities in this lesson focus on understanding time and planning a schedule.

READING - This week's current events story is called "America's Song." Students will read an adapted article based on their instructional level and complete corresponding activities. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

9/2/14     Community Based Instruction Work begins 
               Ashland Library - Tues./Fri. @ 12:00
               Sosar Physical Therapy - Thurs. @ 12:00
               Child Development - Weds./Fri @ 9:00
9/3/14     Meet the Teacher 6:30-8:30
9/5/14     Spirit Day - wear a Spartan shirt with dress code bottoms