Principal Schedule
Monday: First
Day of School
PD Schedule - 1:15 Dismiss
Tuesday: Beth Harms
Meeting - 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday: Senior Launch Meeting - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday: TLC Principal
Coaching - 9:00 a.m.
Friday:
Attendance/At-Risk Meeting - 9:00 a.m.
THANK YOU!!!
Thank you for making this past week a fun experience for
students, families, and yourself. There is always anticipation and
trepidation when a new school year arrives. Your cordial nature and
willingness to aspire to reach something greater is easy to feel and see.
Together, West Delaware will continue to blossom and strive to meet our vision
of relationships, challenging academics, and 21st Century Skills.
What is this blog for?
As a way to develop another line of communication, I will
be sending out a weekly blog. Postings will include calendar items, building
events, student work, random thoughts, and celebrations will be included.
Videos and pictures will be often used. My intent is to have it sent out
to you by the end of each week.
Perception vs. Reality
The False Perception: Manufacturing careers are dirty,
dangerous and dead-end jobs. These jobs are 'consolation prizes' for those who
'couldn't cut it' at a four-year school.
The Reality: Advanced manufacturing careers offer outstanding pay and benefits (average salary of $77,060 compared with $60,168 for other industries*). These careers are high-tech, take place in clean and lean facilities and have growth potential.
* 2011 Bureau of Economic Analysis
Iowa Manufacturing Facts
* By 2018, there will be a projected shortage of 6,672 skilled workers in the advanced manufacturing sector.
* By 2018, there will be a projected shortage of 6,672 skilled workers in the advanced manufacturing sector.
* Projected Career Growth by 2020 in Iowa:
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) + 23%
- Transportation &
Logistics +19%
- Machining +17%
- Industrial Automation +16%
- Welding +14%
- Industrial Maintenance +11%
- Tool & Die +8%
- Manufacturing Tech. +3%
Tip on Cyber Security
Kids Need Protection Online. Monitor The Sites They
Are Viewing.
There are many things on the Internet that may not be safe for a child to view. Use child safety software to track the websites that your child goes to and check them on a regular basis. You may also view their web history, but know that web history can often be altered by a technology savvy child. Discuss any problematic sites with your child and explain to them why they should not be viewed. You can also move the computer into a public space to ensure that you are always aware of what your child is viewing.
There are many things on the Internet that may not be safe for a child to view. Use child safety software to track the websites that your child goes to and check them on a regular basis. You may also view their web history, but know that web history can often be altered by a technology savvy child. Discuss any problematic sites with your child and explain to them why they should not be viewed. You can also move the computer into a public space to ensure that you are always aware of what your child is viewing.
- www.inspiredlearning.com
Amy Holst's Prezi Presentation from Friday can be found
at:
