ESL/ABE Newsletter – Issue 29 – 3/8/2022
Stay Connected, Stay Learning! |
¡Sigue Conectado, Sigue Aprendiendo!
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The Winds of Time!
We cannot see the wind, but we can see its impact on our weather. We cannot see time, but we can see its influence in the changing of the seasons. Can you see the impact and influence of time in your life, your goals, your class progress, your career aspects? Is it time to review and rewrite your goals for your present class? Is it time to examine your study habits? Is it time to learn how to manage your time more effectively? How can your Student Navigators help you use time efficiently so you see a positive impact on your progress? Your Student Navigator is always happy to help. Call or email your Student Navigator today.
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The Spring semester starts on April 4th!
Contact our Registration Team to make an appointment!
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SPRING SEMESTER REMINDER
The winter semester ends on April 1st, and spring classes continue on April 4th. The college is closed for Spring break on March 14th and 15th. There are no classes.
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STUDENT OF THE MONTH – STAR STUDENT
Jessica Cruz Arevalo - Instructor: Kayla Weber
Jessica has come to every class, is always on time, and stays for the complete duration of the class. She participates throughout the class with an enthusiastic attitude and will ask questions to ensure that she clearly understands the topic being discussed in class and the instructions for an activity. Jessica will also help other students by explaining a concept if the other student is having difficulty.
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SMART GOALS
This acronym can help you write your goals for your class or anything you want to accomplish. Goals should be reviewed and revised as needed throughout the semester.
S – Specific: What do you want to achieve? Be specific.
M- Measurable: By what date do you want to achieve this goal? Be specific use real numbers.
A- Achievable: Can you complete this goal with effort and commitment?
R- Relevant: Is this goal important to you?
T- Timely: Is your goal doable in the time you have given yourself to complete it?
Write one SMART goal that meets these criteria for the class you are taking. Place your goal in your notebook, put it on a vision board, your refrigerator, your mirror, and read it at least once a week.
EXAMPLE: “My goal is to improve my CASAS reading test score by 10 points during this semester by reviewing my vocabulary word list twice a week for 15 minutes.”
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TIME MANAGEMENT – STUDY TIPS
Knowing how to schedule the events in your day will help you develop good study habits. Here are 3 Time Management strategies to get you started.
Set Priorities – Know how much time you have in your day from awake to bedtime. Budget your day by hours and minutes spent in daily activities. Important events get more time in your day. Your ESL/GED class time should be on your priority list.
· Use a Planning Tool - How much time do you need for studying? Make a schedule. Write directly on a calendar or planner. Use an app on your phone to help you schedule your day (try task managers).
· Get Organized - Set up a place to study (desk, kitchen table, dining room table). Have your supplies (notebook, pencils, pens, homework sheets) in an area nearby for easy access.
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CHESAPEAKE COLLEGE OFFICE OF JOB DEVELOPMENT
The Job Development Office publishes this listing of job openings for Chesapeake College students, alumni, and residents of the community. Please, click the button below. From pages 3 to 8, you will also find employment opportunities from our friends and partners at the Maryland Workforce Exchange.
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COVID-19 UPDATE - MASKS
Masks are no longer required but are encouraged while on the campus of Chesapeake College. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), masking helps to prevent the transmission of the coronavirus. Masks keep droplet particles from a cough, sneeze, or breath from getting out of the mask. The K95and KN95 masks capture these particles including dust, bacteria, and viruses when worn properly. They are made with layers of high-tech filtering material that traps 95% of these particles. Masks should fit snugly against the face and form a seal over the mouth and nose. Surgical masks capture up to 90% of these particles when worn properly. Cloth masks capture up to 60% of these particles. Cloth masks can be worn more than once but must be washed regularly. K95, KN95, and surgical masks cannot be washed and must be thrown out after wearing them.
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THE MAN BEHIND BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Born in 1875 in Virginia, Carter G. Woodson had various jobs during his childhood to help support his large family. Though he entered high school late, he made up for lost time, graduating in less than two years. He then got his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Chicago, and then a doctorate from Harvard, becoming the second African American to earn a doctorate from that institution.
In 1915, Woodson helped found the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, and one year later he launched the Journal of Negro History.
In February 1926, Woodson sent out a press release announcing the first Negro History Week. He chose February because the month contained the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two prominent men whose historic achievements African Americans already celebrated.
Black History Week became Black History Month in 1976.
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“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” Mother Theresa.
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Job Opportunities published by Chesapeake College |
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Learn how Easy it is to Register, Attend Classes, and much more! |
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Brain Game: A Litter of Pigs
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A farmer was asked how many pigs he had. “Well, if I had just as many more again, plus half as many more, plus another 1 and ½ times more, I would have 3 dozen,” How many pigs did he have? (Hint: use algebra to solve. Let X be the pig) |
You can find the answers in our next issue!
TEACHER’S CORNER: Solution to last issue’s Brain Game:
The first son gets 48 cows, the second son gets 36, the third son gets 24, the fourth son gets 18, the fifth son gets 16.
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Share this Newsletter with your family, friends, and coworkers
so they can register for our classes too!
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Next Edition: Review and Reflect! |
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Stay Connected, Stay Learning! |
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Brenda Horrocks
ESL and GED® Program Director
Chesapeake College
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