Weekly Blog-Week 11/5
THRIVE Director Notes
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the THRIVE activity calendar or UCM activity calendar.
discussed on the Blog have already occurred. To keep updated on what’s coming up please refer to
the THRIVE activity calendar or UCM activity calendar.
First-Year Students:
University Foundations:
Students started working on a big writing assignment. They are creating a paper about their life. In the
last few weeks, students brainstormed some ideas to include in their paper. They made a list of people
and events that had an impact on their lives and put this in chronological order. Personal characteristics
that they are proud of. We also discussed something that inspires them to be included as well. Of
course, students have the right to privacy they have a right to not include any information they choose.
Students are understanding writing is a process. It takes many rewrites and tutors recommendations to
get to a final draft. Some students read part of their introductions in front of the class. All students are
encouraged to use the writing lab in the library for help.
last few weeks, students brainstormed some ideas to include in their paper. They made a list of people
and events that had an impact on their lives and put this in chronological order. Personal characteristics
that they are proud of. We also discussed something that inspires them to be included as well. Of
course, students have the right to privacy they have a right to not include any information they choose.
Students are understanding writing is a process. It takes many rewrites and tutors recommendations to
get to a final draft. Some students read part of their introductions in front of the class. All students are
encouraged to use the writing lab in the library for help.
Daily & Independent Living Skills:
The students in DILS have been preparing for finals.
Technology Literacy:
Tech class is working on their final writing project and on their i-movie trailers. They are really enjoying
filming for their stories.
filming for their stories.
Relationships 101:
We are beginning to wind down with just a few class periods left. Today’s topic was divorce. Students
were asked to not give personal stories of their families during today’s class. We discussed reasons
people get a divorce as well as some possible outcomes of divorce. Also stressed a wedding is a
ceremony that includes a legal document. While a divorce requires negotiation on both sides and one
or more lawyers. Some scenarios were read and discussed some alternative endings besides a
divorce.
were asked to not give personal stories of their families during today’s class. We discussed reasons
people get a divorce as well as some possible outcomes of divorce. Also stressed a wedding is a
ceremony that includes a legal document. While a divorce requires negotiation on both sides and one
or more lawyers. Some scenarios were read and discussed some alternative endings besides a
divorce.
Second-Year Students:
Transition Planning I:
We have been discussing listening skills, communication skills and teamwork and what type of
components take teamwork. This leads to Habit 6 (Synergize) of our book study. As always we relate
these skills to our daily lives and how these skills will make us successful throughout our day.
components take teamwork. This leads to Habit 6 (Synergize) of our book study. As always we relate
these skills to our daily lives and how these skills will make us successful throughout our day.
Internship I:
The students are doing their first mock interviews this week and the mock interviews have to be done
by November 13th. The mock interviews will help the students to be prepared for their final in internship
class, which is another mock interview. These mock interviews will also help the students to be
prepared for our meeting with UCM Career Service Office on November 28th. During the mock interviews,
the students need to dress professionally, have their resume neat and professional, prepared for the
interview with questions and use professional verbal/non-verbal communication skills.
by November 13th. The mock interviews will help the students to be prepared for their final in internship
class, which is another mock interview. These mock interviews will also help the students to be
prepared for our meeting with UCM Career Service Office on November 28th. During the mock interviews,
the students need to dress professionally, have their resume neat and professional, prepared for the
interview with questions and use professional verbal/non-verbal communication skills.
PLATO:
is going as usual. Some students were requested to go to mandatory study hall this week. Some
students complete their 2 hours in each area and work several hours past that. Students had new
assessments for the month of November. Assessments will give a grade level as to where the student
functioning. Several first-year students took less than 10 minutes to complete the assessments. This
does not give an accurate picture of the student’s abilities. I explained this earlier in the year and we
went over it again this week.
students complete their 2 hours in each area and work several hours past that. Students had new
assessments for the month of November. Assessments will give a grade level as to where the student
functioning. Several first-year students took less than 10 minutes to complete the assessments. This
does not give an accurate picture of the student’s abilities. I explained this earlier in the year and we
went over it again this week.
THRIVE Activities:
Fall Finals:
The students will be discussing when their finals are this week (November 12th). Each of the students'
elective finals will have set times, and many of the THRIVE classes will have finals that will be taken at
the OAS office. Your student should know their final times so that you’ll know when to pick them up.
Please read Thanksgiving Break/End of Semester below for further details.
elective finals will have set times, and many of the THRIVE classes will have finals that will be taken at
the OAS office. Your student should know their final times so that you’ll know when to pick them up.
Please read Thanksgiving Break/End of Semester below for further details.
Spring Semester Classes:
The Spring Semester classes have been chosen and the students have been enrolled. Gary and Debra
are working out their individual time and should have those ready in the next few days. Then Darryl will
also set up times for the students for next semester.
are working out their individual time and should have those ready in the next few days. Then Darryl will
also set up times for the students for next semester.
Cooking this weekend:
This weekend Sushma and the students made quesadillas. I hope that everyone had fun with this activity.
Here are some pictures.
Here are some pictures.
Important upcoming dates:
Thanksgiving Break/End of Semester:
I wanted to get with parents about Thanksgiving week. The university will not have classes the week of November 19th. This will mean that the students will need to be picked up on Friday the 16th, after classes. The students will receive notice on what they need to do during this time. Then the students will need to be back on campus on November 25th, so that they can be in classes on the 26th. Please read the next section about students finals and end of the semester thoughts. You’ll want to get with your student on when they have their finals set up through OAS. But, Friday afternoon they should be finished with finals, Friday the 30th. Then We’ll see them next semester on Sunday the 13th back to the dorms.
First-Year students:
First-Year students will have classes as normal, but will also have their end of semester finals during this week. The finals will be as follows:
University Foundations will be on Friday.
DILS class will be on Thursday
Technology will be throughout the week
Bowling/Valuing Differences will be scheduled by their UCM instructor during this
week.
Second-Year students:
Second-Year students will have Finals during finals week, December 3rd - 7th. You will want to talk to your student to see when their last final is taken. They may also have their internship during this time. We’ll be getting with these students the week before Thanksgiving Break to make sure they have a plan in place and have set up OAS appointments for finals. Since each student will set up their finals with OAS, some students may be able to go home earlier, depending on internship hours.
Athletics to watch: Men’s and Women’s Basketball will be starting soon as women's Volleyball, Cross-Country, and Mules Football comes to a close.
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