Guglielmini & Grantz's Advisory

Dear Advisory

2011-02-15T17:14:00.001-05:00

I miss you like crazy.

Love,
Ms. G

Decision Making

2008-06-23T16:36:00.003-04:00

This situation was forwarded to me. I'm not sure of the source. : What would you do?

A group of children were playing near two railway tracks, one still in use, while the other disused. Only one child played on the disused track, the rest on the operational track.The train came, and you were just beside the track interchange. It is not possible to stop the train, but you could make the train change its course to the disused track and save most of the kids. However, that would also mean the lone child playing by the disused track would be sacrificed. Or would you rather let the train go its way??? Think of the kind of decision you could make... yes? or no?
Analyze......
Think......
and reflect......decided your answer?
Yes? you would change the track? No? You would leave it?

Doodle 4 Google- What if?

2008-02-17T09:39:00.002-05:00

I have been forwarded to an interesting contest by Google. It is a doodle contest for their logo. This fits into our scholarship opportunity lesson, as there are scholarships attached to the winning entry.

This is also a fun and interesting opportunity for students who like to sketch and draw. Begin to think about some sketch ideas and what you would do as your "What if?" sketch. Rules and regulations are linked below.

http://www.google.com/doodle4google/info.html

Service Learning

2008-01-27T22:15:00.001-05:00

Activity Guide: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=d5wv8th_77xghdgxfx

Ireland Goes Green! - Looking at a Global Issue-
Article: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/02/world/europe/02bags.html?em&ex=1202274000&en=4d29d1ad4315049e&ei=5087%0A

I will be generating links below. Please add any you find.

http://www.dosomething.org/

guidestar.org

Marshmallow Goals: A reflection

2008-01-15T17:50:00.000-05:00

Our activity on Wednesday during advisory was so much fun, we learned how to cooperate with each other and try to understand each others ideas without getting frustrated. We didn't have directions specifically thrown at us, so we had to use our common sense. We had to throw what I call "mushrooms" (which were marshmallows) into these bowls from a certain distance in a certain amount of time. There were different goals for each step. It was an activity I truly enjoyed because we "learned and had fun all at the same time "

The purpose of this game, was to see how we follow NO goals in a certain time period, and they became more clear and measurable after each time. It was good to see how we work as a team when we have stress on ourselves, and with the final goal being to see if we can get all the marshmallows in the bucket under the set time period. As the time decreased, the purpose of the game would get harder, and we'd have to all work together to finish it right on time. At the end we designed our own experiment and we did it in less than 2 minutes!

-IB

I want to know......

2007-11-06T21:33:00.000-05:00

Inquiry is a quest for knowledge.

Is there a question that you can't find the answer to?

Post your question, response to a question or comment here.

http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=d5wv8th_62cq35mj - link to the activity guide

High 5 Tickets

2007-10-28T09:56:00.000-04:00

From the website:

High 5 Tickets to the Arts is a non-profit organization dedicated to making the arts affordable for teens. Through High 5, teens ages 13 to 18 can buy $5 tickets to the best of New York City dance, music, theater and visual arts events all year round.
In order to purchase tickets, all you need is an interest in the arts, a school ID and $5. Each teen may buy one extra $5 ticket for an adult if you'd like to go with a parent, teacher or mentor. If you would like to go to an arts event as a group, use our Take 5 Program to buy 5 tickets at $5 each and get a sixth ticket free to use for a teen or adult.
If you are interested in the visual arts, tickets to museums are two for $5 every day. We also have theater, dance, symphonies, Hip-Hop, film and spoken work, so check out our Events & Shows page for the Events Calendar and Picks of the Week.
To purchase the tickets, you can do so online with a credit card or with cash at the High 5 office located at 1 East 53rd Street, 5th Floor (near the 5th & 53rd stop on the E or V lines). Or call us at 212-750-0555 and we can process your order over the phone during office hours.
All the arts, all the time, all for $5.

Digital Photo Contest

2007-10-01T18:37:00.000-04:00

BE A DIGITAL HOT SHOT!

Technology & Learning's Digital Photo Contest for Kids
Sponsored by Adobe Digital Kids Club

DEADLINE: OCT. 19

Technology & Learning invites K-12 students to participate in the sixth annual digital photography contest. The competition, open to all K-12 students, challenges you to capture - and share - your unique vision of the world in a "Digital Diary - Through My Lens." If you have an artistic side, you also have the option to digitally enhance your photos with your favorite imaging software. The best digitally enhanced photo wins a special prize from Adobe. Other prizes include a digital camera, Adobe Photoshop Elements, and more!

Students are welcome -- and encouraged -- to enter as many photos as they wish.

For more information, such as rules, guidelines, tips and to view last year's winners visit:
Portraits of Learning.

How to request Reference Letters

2007-09-25T10:40:00.000-04:00

We will review this information in Advisory. If you need additional pages, you can click and print the ones below.

Background Information

This is a written document of the points covered in class.

Letter of Recommendation worksheet (college)

This is the worksheet you can use to hand to teachers when requesting a letter. Include a pre-addressed envelope to each school you wish the teacher/writer to send out to.

Employment Recommendation Worsheet

This is a similar worksheet if you are requesting a recommendation for a job.

List of References

When filling out applications, having a list of references readily available helps you to include accurate information in one easily accessible location. While collecting recommendations, also keep record of information.

Entire Lesson in one file

If you need access to the entire lesson without having to print each individual page, click above.

Welcome Back!

2007-09-05T22:11:00.001-04:00

Share some of your first week back experiences here...

Montessori Orientation

2007-08-27T17:00:00.000-04:00

This is a reminder that orientation for new students will be on Wednesday, August 29th, 2007 from 6 to 8 PM.

Please email me if you will be attending - dguglielmini@schools.nyc.gov

:) Thanks.

PowerPoint Templates

2007-05-16T19:06:00.000-04:00

Here is a link for some PowerPoint templates.

Be sure to cite your sources when you use templates!!!

Saturday School Links

2007-05-12T07:45:00.000-04:00

In an effort to save paper, I've posted the links from our workshop below. The Agenda is reprinted to remind you of the events.

BACK UP YOUR WORK! It is easy to lose files when you need them most!

PowerPoint
Workshop Agenda

1. Opening new presentations
2. Creating a title slide
3. Adding a new slide
4. Presentation templates and auto design wizard
5. Backgrounds
6. Saving your work
7. Moving/ resizing text boxes
8. Adding a new text box/ deleting text boxes
9. Adding shapes/ clip art
10. Adding charts
11. Adding Images (***Copyright note!!!!)
12. Saving your work
13. Transitions
14. Animation Effects
15. Sounds

Links:
PowerPoint Vocabulary
http://www.fctel.uncc.edu/pedagogy/usingtechno/PowerPointInTheClassroom.pdf

PowerPoint Shortcut Keys
http://www.microagecs.com/apps/training/courseware/powerpoint.pdf

Microsoft Tutorial
https://mail.nycboe.net/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://office.microsoft.com/training/training.aspx?AssetID=RC011298761033

PowerPoint Tutorial Simplified
http://www.bcschools.net/staff/PowerPointHelp.htm#CreatingOpening

Powerpoint Presentation used to introduce the topic
www.astro.uni.wroc.pl/ludzie/molenda/Powerpointpresentation.ppt

Advanced Users:
PowerPoint Tips
http://www.bitbetter.com/powertips.htm

Regents Review and test taking

2007-04-29T13:17:00.000-04:00

Regents Review Live offers streaming video, powerpoint presentations, links to sample exams and a broadcast schedule of upcoming review shows.

We will have time during Advisory to review test taking strategies that will apply to all exams -

hilighting, following directions, outlining, pacing.....

Any suggestions????

How well do you know Geography?

2007-04-10T14:38:00.000-04:00

A friend sent this link. Check it out.

U.S. Geography - test your knowledge.

When you are finished with the first, try these others

U.S. State Capitals

Europe

Middle East and South Asia

Knowing what's out there

2007-02-19T22:03:00.000-05:00

Scholarships- This will be a topic of discussion for the next few weeks in class. There are thousands of scholarships out there for everything and anything. Sometimes applications can take you minutes to complete, while others take days.

Who offers scholarships? How do you search for them? What is out there? When should you begin your search?

Share your experiences, suggestions and questions.

Let's keep a running list of any links.

Clarity and Interpretation

2007-01-04T18:38:00.000-05:00

Advisory Fairness

2006-12-06T20:59:00.000-05:00

This afternoon an activity that was originally intended to take only a few minutes transformed into a passionate class discussion of peers offering warm and cool feedback as well as suggestions for next time. -----Advisory Fairness.

Every student was involved in active discussion or observation and reflection. Students developed excellent action plans that related to the student needs and the reason for referral.
The Advisory committee had just enough time to finish, but we did not get a chance for reflection.

Post your reflection of the experience:
What is your reaction to Advisory Fairness?
What are some questions you still have?
Who does Advisory Fairness help?

What is Family?

2006-11-01T20:54:00.000-05:00

We had a shift in advisory plans today, due to the field trip. Our advisory was paired with another this afternoon. All students from both advisories today were flexible and made the afternoon run smoothly. After pushing tables together to form one large discussion circle (square), we spent quite a bit of time on a motivating question. Class began with the question "What is family?"
Everyone eagerly participated, giving their own opinion of family. Some students felt that it was a group of individuals connected by blood, while others argued that family can be a group of people that aren't necessarily related but connect with one another somehow.
All answers were supported with explanations and examples. It was an intense discussion that lasted longer than the planned two minutes, but everyone was engaged and if not directly speaking, students were involved and actively listening.
We followed up with a related hands-on activity where every student worked until the last minute of class.
Some voices were not heard and I am offering you the opportunity to share your thoughts here. This blog, as always, is open to any student wishing to contribute.
so........ in your opinion,
What is family?

College Information

2006-10-28T11:39:00.000-04:00

With application deadlines quickly approaching, some students at QHST are rushing to get everything in order. Other students have recently completed the PSAT's and are just beginning to think about college.

Some questions for you to explore:
How do students decide where to go?
What should you be thinking about when choosing a college?

Below is a set of links compiled by the New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/indexes/2006/07/30/education/edlife/

Rubrics

2006-10-22T15:35:00.000-04:00

Educational rubrics
When working with project based learning, rubrics are a big deal . How well do you know rubrics? Share what you know.

What is a rubric?
Why do we use rubrics?
When should rubrics be used?
Where can you find sample rubrics?
What can you use to make rubrics?
What can we ask teachers about rubrics?

What questions do you have about rubrics? Post them here.

We will explore these questions next Wednesday in Advisory. Try to gather a rubric from any of your teachers to bring with you.

A link to the teacher/student questionnaire will be posted shortly.

Montessori Seniors Class 2007

2006-10-17T21:03:00.000-04:00

Montessori Seniors Class 2007

This is a link to an article regarding the PSAT's. I'm sure the seniors would love to hear all student feedback. Share what you think.

The PSAT/NMSQT

2006-10-15T18:14:00.000-04:00

Next Wednesday, we will have a different schedule as a result of the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) exam. Many students have expressed concern as a result of feeling unprepared for the exam. In addition to meeting with some of you to review the exam, I am also offering some links that may answer any questions you might have.

About the PSAT : This is a link to the College Board website. The college board co-sponsors the PSAT along with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. There are detailed links to the left that will answer many of your questions.

What you need to know about the PSAT: This fact sheet, created by ECampusTours.com, gives an overview as to what the PSAT is as well as other relevant information.

note: Some of the websites mention registration and fees for the test. NYC public school students (10th and 11th grade) take the exam free of charge.

Be sure to come prepared with a calculator (Four function, scientific or graphing) and a few sharpened pencils.

Please post any additional comments or questions that you have. :)

Your Favorite Quotes

2006-10-06T11:25:00.000-04:00

In DEAR, we are working on a project with quotes from texts that you are reading. Post some of your favorite quotes here to share with the world. Be sure to include:

The quote
The author
The text it is from (if applicable- ex: book, song....)

School Wide Values

2006-10-01T23:33:00.000-04:00

School Wide Values

Reflect on our school wide values using the site above. Give examples of where you have seen school wide values in action. Each value has its own section:
Responsibility
Integrity and Wisdom
Respect
Compassion
Acceptance
Stewardship
Health

How do your values relate to the school wide values?
Why does our school have "school wide values?"