Dimensions Magazine Plans for 11-25-08

Using the magazine “Dimensions” found in the classroom, have the students complete the following activities:

Read the following articles:
Page 6-7 Getting Your Game Face on
Page 8-9 Make it Your Business
Page 10 What is a Social Entrepreneur
Page 13 Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week

For EACH article complete the following:
1. Summarize the article (50 to 100 words)
2. Write three Questions and then answer them (one word answers will not be accepted)
3. Find two words in the article you may be unsure of their meanings; write those words down and look up a proper definition in the dictionary.

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BUCKS HARVEST FOOD DRIVE 2008

Thank you to all the students who have met their first goal!!! and to those who are helping to manage this event. Our overall goal is to collect 2,400 items and after today, I am hopeful we will reach it.

In addition, we have confirmed 23 families which we will be making baskets from the food collected. These families will either pick-up their baskets on Monday or they will be delivered by myself.

Please speak with your instructor to determine if there is any additional way you can help to ensure we meet our goal. Remember this is your first opportunity to show your leadership skills this 9 weeks, as well as earn community service hours.

The next two days is testing - so it will be up to you to seek me out!!!!

FLORIDA MINIMUM WAGE

The Florida minimum wage is $7.21 per hour, with a minimum wage of at least $4.19 per hour for tipped employees, in addition to tips. Florida’s new minimum wage is in effect as of January 1, 2009 until July 23, 2009. On July 24, 2009 the new Federal minimum wage of $7.25 will replace Florida’s minimum wage.


The rate of the minimum wage is recalculated yearly on September 30, based on the Consumer Price Index. Every year on January 1, the new Florida minimum wage takes effect.

My Cell Poster Should Include .....

Please include in your poster your group number, block and a create "BUZZ' which deals with donating cell phones. You should also cut out pictures of cell phones from the magazines in the box (Do not use the magazines on the rack).

Great Scholarship for Girls

The Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program is Guardian's annual initiative designed to reward the enterprising spirits of girls ages 12 to 18. Guardian awards prizes to 15 girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship; are taking the first steps toward financial independence; and make a difference in their schools and communities.

Eligibility:
Personal statement of no more than 250 words
750-word recommendation letter from an adult endorsing (nominating) student as an accomplished young female entrepreneur

Award:
$10,000, first place
$5,000, second place
$3,000 third place
$1,000 finalist (twelve awards)

Deadline: February 27, 2009 (postmarked)

Student should review website for official rules, essay and recommendation guidelines, and submission instructions: www.GirlsGoingPlaces.com Application is available online.