Friday, September 19, 2014

Week of September 22, 2014



PERSONAL BINDERS       Please continue to check binders daily. Important notes regarding lunch money, gym clothes, special events, etc. will be in front pocket of binder.

DAILY LIVING SKILLS
     Students will use greeting cards to practice purposeful writing.

WORK SKILLS
     Work Attitudes-Students will role-play job scenarios dealing with following directions, getting along with others, and being honest.
     Classroom Vocation Activities-Students will participate in simulated work activities.
     
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 pay 1 bill & receive a pay check. They will record their withdrawal & deposit in their check register.
     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.
     3-Way Planning-Students will determine priorities for spending and saving money.

READING - This week's current events story is called "Hispanic Heritage .” Students will read an adapted article based on their instructional level and complete corresponding activities. At the end of the week students will follow a recipe to make “Tasty Tacos.”

FYI
Please return permission slips for fair ASAP. Please remember to send either a packed lunch or money for lunch. Students will be outdoors all day so please dress accordingly. Sometimes it’s muddy near the animals, so it’s a good idea to wear older shoes. Students are permitted to wear Spartan t-shirts with school approved bottoms. Please call or email if you have any questions or concerns.

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