Seminar 1 - Weds., 4/24 and Fri., 4/26

Thank you for coming today!

1)  Please take a moment to do what it takes to "follow" this blog as I would like to be able to post messages, things to think about in preparation for future seminars, and FIRE Crew training "assignments" throughout the spring and summer.  If you "follow", then you should get notifications as I post, right? (I think that is how it works anyway).

2) If you haven't, please take time THIS week to complete LAST week's blog assignments.  I am actually checking off as you each do each thing on the list.  I may give prizes.  I may give first choice for "stuff".  I may find some way to reward those that do everything in a timely manner ;0)

Kayalin created this!  Isn't it beautiful?!?! You are all so talented in so many ways!

Today's Agenda

1. Individually 3 minutes: List 5 specific GREAT things you remember about YOUR FIRE crew leader.
2. Small Group: 10 minutes: Discuss those GREAT things - read 'em all, over and over! Talk about how you can emulate those behaviors in the fall.
3. Individually 3 minutes:  List 5 weaknesses you remember about how your FIRE class was run...could be FIRE Crew-related, could be teacher-related, could be how you used or did not use your time, could be...?
4. Small Group: 10 minutes:  Discuss those weaknesses.  Are there common themes?  What are some possible solutions you can put in place to AVOID those mistakes in the fall?
5. Can you pick someone from your small group willing to post your group findings in the comment area of this blog (sometime in the next week is fine)?  Remember to list who worked with you today.

Welcome to FIRE Crew 2013-2014!

Good day, Foothill FIRE Dragons!

You are embarking on an exciting journey today...I look forward to jumping into a new year with my new crew!

Some basic assignments:

1) Go to Mrs. Carr's page on the WIKI, click the link to our new Crew page and bookmark it

2) Find this blog and bookmark it

3) Use the comment area of this post to say "hey" to your fellow crew members! Be appropriate!

4) Send an email to conni.carr@venturausd.org

Use your most commonly used email address.  Include your full name in the subject line after the words FIRE CREW.

See example:   FIRE CREW - Conni Carr

In your message include your summer contact information - phone number and address.

5) Post to the comment area of the next blog post title "What Every Freshman Should Know"

Use your Foothill experience to determine and develop a list of 10 Things Every Freshman Should Know.

Sample:  Conni C - FIRE Crew 2013-2014 - 10 Things Every Freshman Should Know
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6) Add all of the FIRE meeting and training dates to your personal calendar in your gadget or agenda with reminders and notifications!  You can find the calendar on the WIKI page previously bookmarked!

7)  Sign up to be part of seminar group A or B in Mrs. Carr's room...groups need to be equal size, please!

2013-2014 Training and Event Dates

Calendar

Weds., 4/24 Seminar 1 Group A in D104 @ FIRE, 11:21 sharp

Fri., 4/26 Seminar 1 Group B in D104 @ FIRE, 11:21 sharp

Thurs., 5/2 Ice Cream Social at 1:10 in D104

Mon., 5/13 Seminar 2 Group B in D104 @ FIRE, 11:21 sharp

Weds., 5/15 Seminar 2 Group A in D104 @ FIRE, 11:21 sharp

Weds., 5/22 Seminar 3 Group A in Mrs. Ferris’ room I104, 11:21 sharp

Fri., 5/24 Seminar 3 Group B in Mrs. Ferris’ room I104, 11:21 sharp

Weds., 5/29 Seminar 4 ALL in D104 @ FIRE, 11:21 sharp

Mon., 8/5 Orientation Training Day 1 in Black Box @ 8:00-1:00

Tues., 8/6 Orientation Training Day 2 in Black Box @ 8:00-1:00

Weds., 8/14 Orientation Set Up (and returning student orientation) @ 8:30-11:30

Thurs., 8/15 New Student Orientation with Staff Meet ‘n’ Greet @ 7:00-1:30

Note to Crew

If you have a conflict with any of the dates listed above, you need to contact Mrs. Carr at conni.carr@venturausd.org as soon as possible to discuss alternatives and/or consequences.  Please send a detailed message.  RED dates are mandatory for those wanting to work with freshmen during FIRE.

Seminar Groups per Sign Ups in D104

If you are not listed below, please sign up for GROUP B...do so in D104 at FIRE or via email to conni.carr@venturausd.org by Friday, April 19th.

If you cannot participate in Group B, find someone in Group A to trade spots with.

If you have a specific date conflict, you may attend the alternate meeting that week but please let Mrs. Carr know in advance.  Only do this in case of emergency...making lunch plans with friends is NOT an emergency!

If you are in BioScience, please clear seminar attendance with Mrs. Renger ahead of time (like today).

Group A

Attending on (3) Wednesdays, 4/24, 5/15 and 5/22

Akens-Irby	Kayalin
Alexander	Nicholas
Alfonso	Ceejae
Askar	Evan
Astorga	David
Dosch	Summer
Green	Andrew
Keefover	Nick
Koba	Kazutoshi
Limpich	Benjamin
Martin	Nicole
McMillan	Ian
Quiray	Joanne
Raduechel	Janine
Randall	William
Ren	Joshua
Reyes	Francisco
Reyes	Hannah
Richey	Gwendolyn
Scott	Jennifer
Sheperd	Paris
Stevenson	Madi
Valencia	Kylie
Vazquez	Susy
Wolff	Kaily

Group B

Attending on (2) Fridays, 4/26 and 5/24, and (1) Monday, 5/13

Camacho	Lizbeth
Carmen Cohen	Lilia Carlos
Cosio	Isabella
Douma Hawara	Lauren Najah
Grossman	Tommy
May	Jared
Meliton Mellring	Sandra Veronica
Offerman	Maddy
Pell	Stevi
Schink	Karina
Schultz	Jeanine
Treloar-Ballard	Paige
Vivian	Ariana
Warren	Delaney

Returning FIRE Crew

You need only to attend the final seminar meeting on Wednesday, 5/29 @ FIRE in D104.

What Every Freshman Should Know 2013-2014

In the comment section below...

Use your Foothill experience to determine and develop a list of 10 Things Every Freshman Should Know.

Be sure to include your first name and last initial at the start of your comment as shown below.

Due no later than Monday, April 29, 2013...

Sample: 

Conni C - FIRE Crew 2013-2014 - 10 Things Every Freshman Should Know
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Your comments are moderated by Mrs. Carr so there will be at least a 24 hour delay before you can view your submission.