The 8th grade students completed a short review of kitchen safety, kitchen equipment and measuring techniques this week. The review was especially beneficial to those students that have not been in Consumer Education class since sixth grade. Our first lab will take place next week. The 8th graders are ready to cook!
The 7th grade students just completed their Friendship Essays. I was quite pleased with the end result. The students have started their review of kitchen safety and equipment this week. They used their Chromebooks and Google Draw to complete "Kitchen Safety Posters" today.
Have a nice weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Bretl
Friday, September 26, 2014
Friday, September 19, 2014
Such a busy week!
It was so nice to see so many parents at Curriculum Night this week.
I have found that the 8th grade students love money. They love to spend money, they love to earn money and many of them love to save money! It was quite exciting to hear how many students save part of their allowance or their earned income each week. In discussing money matters this week students were able to determine the importance of setting goals when planning for the future.
The 8th grade students worked on their personal budget plans this week. They estimated how much money they spend each month on food, clothes and entertainment. The students used grocery advertisements from the newspaper to find food prices. It was nice to see students make smart choices when planning their food purchases.
Students determined how much they could earn in one month and then planned a purchase with the money they had saved. Many students decided that they needed to save money for more than a month to make a special purchase.
We will be reviewing kitchen safety, equipment and measuring techniques next week. Our first cooking lab will take place the last week of September .
The 7th graders have had a busy week as well. They are wrapping up their mini-unit on friendship and peer pressure. The students are in the process of writing their Friendship Essays this week.
Have a great weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
I have found that the 8th grade students love money. They love to spend money, they love to earn money and many of them love to save money! It was quite exciting to hear how many students save part of their allowance or their earned income each week. In discussing money matters this week students were able to determine the importance of setting goals when planning for the future.
The 8th grade students worked on their personal budget plans this week. They estimated how much money they spend each month on food, clothes and entertainment. The students used grocery advertisements from the newspaper to find food prices. It was nice to see students make smart choices when planning their food purchases.
Students determined how much they could earn in one month and then planned a purchase with the money they had saved. Many students decided that they needed to save money for more than a month to make a special purchase.
We will be reviewing kitchen safety, equipment and measuring techniques next week. Our first cooking lab will take place the last week of September .
The 7th graders have had a busy week as well. They are wrapping up their mini-unit on friendship and peer pressure. The students are in the process of writing their Friendship Essays this week.
Have a great weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
Friday, September 12, 2014
Ready for a great year!
Our first semester is in full swing and the seventh and eighth grade students are already working hard! We have been doing a few "getting reacquainted" activities this week.
The eighth graders designed quilt collage squares to display in our classroom. The students also worked in the computer lab to create personal timelines.
The seventh graders are learning different ways of communicating and how to speak clearly and listen carefully. We have been discussing the importance of friends and the characteristics of a good friendship. The seventh graders have done quite well using their Chromebooks in class!
I am learning many interesting things about each student. It is quite evident that all of the seventh and eighth grade students are ready for a great year. Their enthusiasm is very refreshing!
Enjoy your weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
The eighth graders designed quilt collage squares to display in our classroom. The students also worked in the computer lab to create personal timelines.
The seventh graders are learning different ways of communicating and how to speak clearly and listen carefully. We have been discussing the importance of friends and the characteristics of a good friendship. The seventh graders have done quite well using their Chromebooks in class!
I am learning many interesting things about each student. It is quite evident that all of the seventh and eighth grade students are ready for a great year. Their enthusiasm is very refreshing!
Enjoy your weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
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