Tuesday, April 30, 2013
WHAT DEFINES SUCCESS?
What Defines Success
What is the journey to success?
Success is not gained by defeat.
Success does not occur over night.
Success can emerge at any age.
Success is working to full potential.
Success is courage.
Success is lending a hand.
Success is not listening to negativity.
Success is being positive.
Success is living your life instead of the life of others.
Success is being proud.
Success is overcoming obstacles.
Success is striving.
Success is listening to your heart.
Most of all success is accepting.
What you have accomplished.
Alisha Ricks
We are proud of all our success stories in April. Congratulations to everyone who completed their GED! Woohoo!
Many of you are getting ready to test within the next few weeks. We are cheering and celebrating each of you.
Talk to your teacher regarding information on our transition program (PACCT). The PACCT program will get you
on the right road to success in higher education and/or your next career move. For more information on PACCT or meet with a PACCT counselor (Jessica Dunlap. Call 210-397-8109.
Let's make this happen together!
I am proud to welcome two new teachers to our Distance Learning Team: Felicia Penn and Miguel Avila.
Welcome, we are honored to have both of you in Adult Education.
HERE ARE SOME MAY DATES TO REMEMBER:
May 02 New Student Orientation, 4 PM - 7 PM
May 03 New Student Orientation, 9 AM - 12 PM
May 07 Conversation Club, 1 PM - 2 PM
May 08 Math Workshop, 1 PM - 2 PM
May 09 Writing Workshop, 1 PM - 2 PM
May 28 GED Registration
May 29 GED Registration
~Margo
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
APRIL SUCCESSES
Hello Everyone,
Happy Spring time! This is a wonderful time of year. Everything begins anew. We dust off the winter blues and look forward to warmer days. It is a time of year when we renew our goals and focus on the future. We want you to not only think about completing your goals, but what you will do once you have that wonderful diploma in your hand. How do you plan on making it work for you? It becomes a piece of paper, unless you use it to move on to higher goals and dreams. Talk to your teacher about how you can use your GED to move into a career, further your skills in the workforce and/or go to college. At Northside Adult Education, we want you to not only get your GED, it is our mission to help you move beyond your GED into a great career. We look forward to speaking with each of you on how we can assist you in your future goals.
Here are some important April 2013 dates to remember:
April 1 - Adult Education and Distance Learning classes resume normal schedules
April 4 - Distance Learning New Student Orientation, 4 PM - 7 PM
April 5 - Distance Learning New Student Orientation, 9 AM - 12 PM
April 9 - ESOL Conversation Workshop, 1 PM - 2 PM
April 10 - GED Math Workshop, 1 PM- 2 PM
April 11 - GED Writing Workshop, 1 PM - 2 PM
April 15 - TAX RETURNS Due
April 19 - GED Official Practice Test, 9 AM -11 PM - Bldg F
April 20 - GED Official Practice Test, 9 AM - 11 PM, Bldg F
April 22 - Earth Day
April 26 - Battle of Flowers - Distance Learning Closed
April 27 - Fiesta Begins - Distance Learning Closed
April 29 - GED Registration 10 AM - 5 PM
April 30 - GED Registration 11 AM - 6 PM
Have a wonderful Spring season! We look forward to speaking with you!
~Margo
Margo Hernandez
AE Distance Learning Supervisor
Happy Spring time! This is a wonderful time of year. Everything begins anew. We dust off the winter blues and look forward to warmer days. It is a time of year when we renew our goals and focus on the future. We want you to not only think about completing your goals, but what you will do once you have that wonderful diploma in your hand. How do you plan on making it work for you? It becomes a piece of paper, unless you use it to move on to higher goals and dreams. Talk to your teacher about how you can use your GED to move into a career, further your skills in the workforce and/or go to college. At Northside Adult Education, we want you to not only get your GED, it is our mission to help you move beyond your GED into a great career. We look forward to speaking with each of you on how we can assist you in your future goals.
Here are some important April 2013 dates to remember:
April 1 - Adult Education and Distance Learning classes resume normal schedules
April 4 - Distance Learning New Student Orientation, 4 PM - 7 PM
April 5 - Distance Learning New Student Orientation, 9 AM - 12 PM
April 9 - ESOL Conversation Workshop, 1 PM - 2 PM
April 10 - GED Math Workshop, 1 PM- 2 PM
April 11 - GED Writing Workshop, 1 PM - 2 PM
April 15 - TAX RETURNS Due
April 19 - GED Official Practice Test, 9 AM -11 PM - Bldg F
April 20 - GED Official Practice Test, 9 AM - 11 PM, Bldg F
April 22 - Earth Day
April 26 - Battle of Flowers - Distance Learning Closed
April 27 - Fiesta Begins - Distance Learning Closed
April 29 - GED Registration 10 AM - 5 PM
April 30 - GED Registration 11 AM - 6 PM
Have a wonderful Spring season! We look forward to speaking with you!
~Margo
Margo Hernandez
AE Distance Learning Supervisor
Friday, March 1, 2013
Spring is Around the Corner!
Hello Everyone,
It is nice to be moving into Spring 2013. Spring is a wonderful time of year for new beginnings. I am proud of all GED students who have passed their test (or parts) this Winter. Many students are on the road to completing their goal of getting a GED, and you should be one of them! Distance Learning Teachers work hard to help every student obtain their goal(s). We have heard many great stories from our students about how determination, drive, and (sometimes) outright stubborness got them through their GED courses. It is not an easy task but once you have accomplished this first step in your career, the world opens up to you! Please continue to share stories with us, let us know your goals and dreams, and work with us to help make it happen for you. Spring 2013 a new beggining.
Here are some important dates for this month:
March 5 DL Conversation Workshop
March 6 DL Math Workshop
March 5-6 GED TESTING - FAST TRACK
March 7 DL Writing Workshop
March 8 New Student Orientation 9 AM - 12 PM
March 11- 16 DL Closed - Spring Break
March 18- 19 DL Closed - Teacher Professional Development
March 20 DL Closed - GED Registration for Regular Classes
March 21- 28 DL Open - by Appointments ONLY
March 29 - 30 DL Closed - Easter Break
April 01 Last Day for New ESOL Student Registration in DL
Review the Writing and Conversation Workshop Powerpoints below. We have begun the Math Workshops for GED students.
We hope everyone has a successful month. Stay focused and work hard. We are here for YOU!
~Margo
Margo Hernandez
Distance Learning Supervisor
It is nice to be moving into Spring 2013. Spring is a wonderful time of year for new beginnings. I am proud of all GED students who have passed their test (or parts) this Winter. Many students are on the road to completing their goal of getting a GED, and you should be one of them! Distance Learning Teachers work hard to help every student obtain their goal(s). We have heard many great stories from our students about how determination, drive, and (sometimes) outright stubborness got them through their GED courses. It is not an easy task but once you have accomplished this first step in your career, the world opens up to you! Please continue to share stories with us, let us know your goals and dreams, and work with us to help make it happen for you. Spring 2013 a new beggining.
Here are some important dates for this month:
March 5 DL Conversation Workshop
March 6 DL Math Workshop
March 5-6 GED TESTING - FAST TRACK
March 7 DL Writing Workshop
March 8 New Student Orientation 9 AM - 12 PM
March 11- 16 DL Closed - Spring Break
March 18- 19 DL Closed - Teacher Professional Development
March 20 DL Closed - GED Registration for Regular Classes
March 21- 28 DL Open - by Appointments ONLY
March 29 - 30 DL Closed - Easter Break
April 01 Last Day for New ESOL Student Registration in DL
Review the Writing and Conversation Workshop Powerpoints below. We have begun the Math Workshops for GED students.
We hope everyone has a successful month. Stay focused and work hard. We are here for YOU!
~Margo
Margo Hernandez
Distance Learning Supervisor
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Love is in the Air
Happy Valentine's Day everyone !
The distance learning teachers and staff wish you a wonderful Valentine's Day !
There are great things happening this month in distance learning as students get ready for the GED test, others gear up to take an Official Practice Test (OPT), while enrolled students study hard for March's testing dates.
January was busy. February will be even busier. We will be there every step of the way to help you. It as our mission to help you reach your goal. Work hard, study hard and be successful. We are proud of each of you !
Here are some February dates to remember:
February 12 - Conversation Club, 1 PM - 2 PM
February 14 - Writing Workshop, 1 PM - 2 PM
February 14 - Valentines Day, Distance Learning Student Appreciation Day
February 16 - Distance Learning Closed
February 18 - Distance Learning Closed
Februaru 25 & 26 - GED Testing Registration 10 AM - 5 PM
Please feel free to review the following Mini-Workshops that were held in January 2013
The distance learning teachers and staff wish you a wonderful Valentine's Day !
There are great things happening this month in distance learning as students get ready for the GED test, others gear up to take an Official Practice Test (OPT), while enrolled students study hard for March's testing dates.
January was busy. February will be even busier. We will be there every step of the way to help you. It as our mission to help you reach your goal. Work hard, study hard and be successful. We are proud of each of you !
Here are some February dates to remember:
February 12 - Conversation Club, 1 PM - 2 PM
February 14 - Writing Workshop, 1 PM - 2 PM
February 14 - Valentines Day, Distance Learning Student Appreciation Day
February 16 - Distance Learning Closed
February 18 - Distance Learning Closed
Februaru 25 & 26 - GED Testing Registration 10 AM - 5 PM
Please feel free to review the following Mini-Workshops that were held in January 2013
Thursday, January 10, 2013
HAPPY NEW YEAR !
Hello Everyone and Happy 2013!
The Mayans have miscalculated the end of the world! Now, relax and concentrate on your 2013 education goals.
The Adult Education program assist students in achieving their goals. Students attend the distance learning program to improve their English, get a job, maintain a job, or get a promotion. Also, students who attend Distance Learning may consider transitioning into college. The Adult Education PACCT Program assist students with transitioning into higher education. For information regarding PACCT, please contact the office at 210-397-8109.
If your goal is to get your GED, then this is your year! The GED Test will change in 2014 and any test(s) taken in 2013 will no longer be valid. So, let's work hard together to make sure you are a part of the GED Class of 2013. We look forward to a great and successful year! Congratulations for beginning anew in Distance Learning!
~Margo
January 2013 dates to remember:
January 01 - 06 Winter Break
January 07 Classes begin
January 10 4 PM - 7 PM, Distance Learning New Student Orientation
January 11 9 AM - 12 PM, Distance Learning New Student Orientation
January 15 1 PM - 2 PM or 6 PM - 7 PM, Writing Workshop
January 17 1 PM - 2 PM or 6 PM - 7 PM, Conversation Workshop
January 19 - 21 Adult Education Office and Distance Learning Closed - MLK Observed
January 28 - 29 GED Test Registration (for more information visit http://www.nisd.net/ace/)
Distance Learning Spring 2013 Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 7 PM
Friday - Saturday 9 AM - 1 PM
Margo Hernandez
Distance Learning Supervisor
You may review the workshops held in December 2012
The Mayans have miscalculated the end of the world! Now, relax and concentrate on your 2013 education goals.
The Adult Education program assist students in achieving their goals. Students attend the distance learning program to improve their English, get a job, maintain a job, or get a promotion. Also, students who attend Distance Learning may consider transitioning into college. The Adult Education PACCT Program assist students with transitioning into higher education. For information regarding PACCT, please contact the office at 210-397-8109.
If your goal is to get your GED, then this is your year! The GED Test will change in 2014 and any test(s) taken in 2013 will no longer be valid. So, let's work hard together to make sure you are a part of the GED Class of 2013. We look forward to a great and successful year! Congratulations for beginning anew in Distance Learning!
~Margo
January 2013 dates to remember:
January 01 - 06 Winter Break
January 07 Classes begin
January 10 4 PM - 7 PM, Distance Learning New Student Orientation
January 11 9 AM - 12 PM, Distance Learning New Student Orientation
January 15 1 PM - 2 PM or 6 PM - 7 PM, Writing Workshop
January 17 1 PM - 2 PM or 6 PM - 7 PM, Conversation Workshop
January 19 - 21 Adult Education Office and Distance Learning Closed - MLK Observed
January 28 - 29 GED Test Registration (for more information visit http://www.nisd.net/ace/)
Distance Learning Spring 2013 Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 7 PM
Friday - Saturday 9 AM - 1 PM
Margo Hernandez
Distance Learning Supervisor
You may review the workshops held in December 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Happy Holidays in Distance Learning
Happy Holidays Everyone,
The last month of 2012, let's go out with high spirits and good wishes! We hope that everyone has a wonderful and enjoyable Holiday Season!
We will remain open until December 20th to keep you on track with your DL program throughout the month. The DL Office will reopen on January 7th.
We would like to remind all of our GED students that as of December 2013 the GED Test will change. The present version of the GED will end. If you
do not complete all five subject areas, you will be required to begin the new GED testing in January 2014. This means that all GED students will have the common goal of obtaining their GED by December 2013! We will be here, by your side, to help each one of you to the best of our ability.
We are fortunate to have an outstanding DL Staff dedicated to your educational needs and goals. Let's make this a successful and Happy New Year!
Dates to Remember this Holiday Season:
December 4 - New Student Orientation, 9AM - 12PM
December 6 - Distance Learning Office Closed for Registration of Regular Adult Ed classes
December 7 - Distance Learning Office Closed for Registration of Regular Adult Ed classes
December 11 - Writing Workshop, 11AM - 12PM or 6PM-7PM
December 12 - Conversation Workshop, 11AM - 12PM or 6PM - 7PM
December 13 - New Student Orientation make-up day, 4PM - 7PM
December 20 - Last Day DL is open for 2012! Happy Holidays!
The Distance Learning Staff wishes you the best Holiday Season from our house to yours!
The last month of 2012, let's go out with high spirits and good wishes! We hope that everyone has a wonderful and enjoyable Holiday Season!
We will remain open until December 20th to keep you on track with your DL program throughout the month. The DL Office will reopen on January 7th.
We would like to remind all of our GED students that as of December 2013 the GED Test will change. The present version of the GED will end. If you
do not complete all five subject areas, you will be required to begin the new GED testing in January 2014. This means that all GED students will have the common goal of obtaining their GED by December 2013! We will be here, by your side, to help each one of you to the best of our ability.
We are fortunate to have an outstanding DL Staff dedicated to your educational needs and goals. Let's make this a successful and Happy New Year!
Dates to Remember this Holiday Season:
December 4 - New Student Orientation, 9AM - 12PM
December 6 - Distance Learning Office Closed for Registration of Regular Adult Ed classes
December 7 - Distance Learning Office Closed for Registration of Regular Adult Ed classes
December 11 - Writing Workshop, 11AM - 12PM or 6PM-7PM
December 12 - Conversation Workshop, 11AM - 12PM or 6PM - 7PM
December 13 - New Student Orientation make-up day, 4PM - 7PM
December 20 - Last Day DL is open for 2012! Happy Holidays!
The Distance Learning Staff wishes you the best Holiday Season from our house to yours!
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