How will you spend the winter break?

1. Relax and Be Happy!
   You've worked hard this semester, so be sure to take some time to relax!  Take a break and enjoy some special time with family, friends and loved ones this holiday season.  Do something that makes you happy!
   
2. Take a Winter Class
   It's not too late to register for an online, in-person or hybrid class in December or January.  Keep in mind that the classes are accelerated so they move pretty quickly. Not sure what classes fit your degree program?  Ask me!  For a list of winter classes, visit bit.ly/1bLcVLK  
   
3. Get Registered for Spring Semester
   Before you settle into winter vacation, be sure to register for your Spring courses.  Sections are filling up fast, so don't wait until January to register.  
   
4. Meet with your Advisor
   I am here to help!  Want to plan for winter and spring?  Ready to start preparing for the transfer process?  Want to develop a plan for graduating?  Click on the link below for my schedule and instructions for scheduling an appointment at the Arnold campus (Student Services Building, Room 200) or for Arundel Mills (Suite 309).
   https://www.aacc.edu/teach/file/schedule.pdf 
   
5. Prepare for and Pass the Praxis
   If you are working on an AAT degree, you'll need to pass the Praxis I.  Winter break is the perfect time to study for the test.  For more information, visit http://www.aacc.edu/teach/praxis.cfm.  You can also take a Praxis preparation class here at AACC this winter term:  EDU 002 (Praxis I: Reading Skills) and EDU 004 (Praxis I: Writing Skills).
   

Part-time Job at AACC Child Development Center

The Child Development Center on our Arnold Campus is hiring 2 Part-time Classroom Aides to work with children ages 2-5 years.

To be eligible, 

• you must be receiving Financial Aid and be in good academic standing.
• you must be available to work 18-20 hours per week. (They will work around your school schedule!)

Hourly rate $8.50 - $10 per hour (varies based on education & experience)

This is a great opportunity to gain classroom experience and get paid while you are doing it.

The Center is nationally accredited (NAEYC) and offers a model program with highly trained and degreed teachers.

If interested, contact the Director- Janet Klenkel at (410) 777-2450 as soon as possible.

The positions start January 2, 2014.

Final Exam Information

Just in case you missed a final this morning (or more snow comes our way), here's what you need to know!

Notice from the Registrar:

Final exams that were scheduled for the 8-10 a.m. time block this morning (Monday, December 9th) are rescheduled for Monday, December 16th during the same time block (8-10 a.m.) and in the same room. 

In the event we experience additional delayed openings or unscheduled closings this week, any final exams that need to be rescheduled will be held the week of December 16th on the same day of the week/time block/room. 

Reminder: Register today for Winter & Spring

Science Fair Judges Needed

Arundel Middle School's Science Department is looking for some volunteer science fair judges.  

Science Fair Information

Tuesday, December 10th

Arundel Middle School

Judges needed for shifts between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm

Categories: Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Mathematical Science and Behavioral/Social Science

If you're interested in judging, please view event details available at http://bit.ly/18bC5mj and contact Department Chair Zachary Jones ASAP at zkjones@aacps.org.  If you want a letter to include in your portfolio, please mention that when you contact him.

Spring Registration Update

Register for classes for Spring 2014 starting November 12th at 8:30 am.

The published course schedule is not yet available, but you can access the spring schedule using the course search option.  

For instructions, visit this tutorial.

Not sure how to register online?  Follow the instructions available here.

For payment schedules, visit http://www.aacc.edu/tuitionfees/spring.cfm

Not sure what classes to take? E-mail me at janagiel@aacc.edu or schedule an advising appointment. Instructions available at http://bit.ly/apptinfo

Part-time Lead Preschool Teacher Needed

Colonial Nursery School, a cooperative nursery school in Annapolis, is looking for a part-time lead teacher for the 4's classroom.

See additional job posting information here.

For more information about Colonial Nursery School, visit http://www.colonialnurseryschool.org/.

If you're interested in the position, e-mail Marcus Zumwalt (mzumwalt@verizon.net) or colonial3054@gmail.com. 

TEACH Grant

You could be eligible to receive nearly $4,000 per year if you would like to teach in a low-income school and you are planning to teach math, science, foreign language, English for speakers of other languages, special education or another high-need area.

 

Once you have reviewed the TEACH Grant Information, you can check to see if you are eligible by completing the TEACH Grant Interest Form and submitting it to AACC's Financial Aid Office.

 

Official TEACH Grant information below is from the Federal Student Aid website at http://studentaid.ed.gov/types/grants-scholarships/teach. Be sure to visit that website for details.

 

The TEACH Grant Program provides grants of up to $4,000 a year to students who are completing or plan to complete course work needed to begin a career in teaching.

As a condition for receiving a TEACH Grant, you must sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve in which you agree to (among other requirements) teach

• in a high-need field
• at an elementary school, secondary school, or educational service agency that serves students from low-income families
• for at least four complete academic years within eight years after completing (or ceasing enrollment in) the course of study for which you received the grant.

IMPORTANT: If you do not complete your service obligation, all TEACH Grant funds you received will be converted to a Direct Unsubsidized Loan. You must then repay this loan to the U.S. Department of Education, with interest charged from the date the TEACH Grant was disbursed (paid to you or on your behalf).

AACC Job Fair

AACC Fall 2013 Job Fair 

Thursday, November 14, 2013
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Jenkins Gymnasium
Arnold Campus

Teaching/childcare employers include Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Open Door Care, Trellis Services, Y of Central Maryland, and more.

Click here for a preview of participating employers, visit   scroll down to Job Seekers and click Search Employers.

Be sure to bring your resume and come "dressed to impress."  

BONUS! Job seekers who attend the free, pre-job fair workshop “The Job Fair: The Spotlight is on YOU” from 10-11 a.m. in Pascal Center for Performing Arts, PCPA room 107, will gain EARLY ACCESS into the Job Fair at 11:30 a.m. instead of waiting until noon!

If you have any questions or need information, please e-mail veboreland@aacc.edu.

Time Management

I don't know about you, but lately my to-do list seems to be growing much more quickly than I can check things off!  

If you're feeling the same way, check out one of the Time Management workshops:

Tuesday, October 22

3:30-4:15 p.m. 

Arundel Mills 108

Monday, October 28

3:30-4:15 p.m. 

Arnold/SUN 102 

Just in case those workshops don't fit your busy schedule, there is a webshop available 24/7 at
http://ola2.aacc.edu/vc/timemanagement/TimeManagementWebShop/

For more academic success workshops (including test prep, math anxiety, learning styles, stress management), visit http://www.aacc.edu/advising/file/pathways.pdf

AACPS @ AACC

Do you enjoy your Education classes here at AACC?  

Do you think we have fantastic faculty?

Aren't you glad you chose AACC?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, we want you to share that excitement with AACPS Intro to Teaching students coming to visit on Tuesday, October 22!

We need volunteers!

Campus Tour Guides (10:45 - 11:45) or (11:45-12:45)

Student Panelists for Q & A (10:45 - 11:45) or (11:45-12:45)

Lunch Volunteers (10:45 - 11:30) and (11:30 - 12:15)

All volunteers will receive a certificate to put in your teacher portfolio.

If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, e-mail TEACH Advisor Jill Nagiel at janagiel@aacc.edu

Towson Special Education Informational Meetings

If you are planning to apply to any of Towson's Special Education programs in Spring 2014, be sure to attend one of these information sessions.  They will go over program requirements, deadlines, and application information.  Advisors will be there to answer questions.

Wednesday, October 16th from 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Psychology Room 304

Friday, October 18th from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Psychology Room 304

Visit http://www.towson.edu/main/maps for parking information.

Questions?  Contact Mrs. Rosemary Rappa of the Special Education Department at 410-704-3835

 

UMBC Scholarships

Did you know that you may be eligible for $cholar$hips at UMBC?

General Transfer Awards
http://www.umbc.edu/financialaid/scholarship_transfers.html

• Academic Achievement Award for Transfers (AAAT) - Check this out if you have a 3.70 GPA or higher!
• Phi Theta Kappa Award - Up to $2,500 per year for eligible PTK members

Teacher Education Awards

• Sherman STEM Teacher Scholars Program - Opportunities and funding for teachers of science and math
• Maggie Hrabowski Scholarships - Up to $2,000 toward educational expenses for future teachers

For more information about these scholarships and additional opportunities, visit UMBC's Scholarship Retriever.

Priority Deadlines:

• November 1 for spring applicants
• March 15 for fall applicants

National Student Day at the Bookstore

Message from the AACC Bookstore:

HEY AACC!

Are you ready to celebrate?
The AACC Bookstore is a proud participant in National Student Day! Get recognized for your service to your school and community when the party kicks off October 3^rd 10AM – 2PM.

Enjoy a coffee tasting hosted by Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company, cookies and sushi courtesy of
AACC Dining Services, and sample new snack offerings from Pepsi Co!

LIVE MUSIC with Sparks & McCoy!
10:30AM - 1:30PM

Visit with campus organizations and
get involved! Guests include representatives from
Service Learning, Health Services,
Sustainability Learning Design Team, Student Success Services,
RAINN, AACC’s Student Association,
The Campus Activities Board, Internship Office,
Student Food Pantry,
and the AACC Bookstore!
Grab some giveaway goodies, participate in surveys, and enter raffles for a chance to take home some amazing prizes!

Share your story for a chance to win a $3,000 scholarship or other awesome awards from NACS! Find out more at National Student Day!

Save the date and follow the signs! We hope to see EVERYONE at this year’s National Student Day Celebration!

Honoring our Veterans - Photos needed!

Message below from AACC public relations and marketing:

To prepare for a presentation needed for this year’s Veterans Day Ceremony, photographs are being collected to honor the time soldiers have served or are currently serving. Types of photos needed, from all eras and conflicts, black and white or color, include official military portraits as well as any fun pictures taken while deployed.

Please send scanned photographs via email to Cheryl Miller, camiller@aacc.edu.

Deadline to submit a photo is October 11.

Thank you in advance for your participation!

Recommendation Letter Recommendations

Need a recommendation letter from a professor for a transfer application, job opportunity or scholarship?  Read these recommendations first!

Why?

Select someone who knows you well and can best speak to your potential.  An EDU professor would be a good choice when you are applying for transfer because of his/her ability to comment on your academic performance and the teacher dispositions that you possess.          

Who?

When an application calls for recommendation letters, read the information carefully to determine if you need a professional reference from an employer or supervising teacher or an academic letter of reference from a professor.

When?

Once you have determined that an academic letter of reference is required, note the application deadline.  Be sure that when you request a letter of recommendation that your professor has plenty of time to write it.  It is customary to make your request at least 2 weeks before the deadline, but earlier is better!

How?

It’s appropriate to make your initial request for a letter of reference in person or by email.  As clearly and politely as possible, explain what you are hoping to be recommended for and when that letter needs to be submitted.  Once the professor agrees to write the letter, be prepared to follow up by email with all of the pertinent information.

What?

When you send your follow-up email, thank your professor and include the following information to help your professor write a positive and thorough recommendation on your behalf.

•  Information about the program, scholarship, or job opportunity for which you are applying
•  Due date and details about how the letter should be submitted
• The name and address to whom the letter should be addressed
• Your updated resume, including any relevant professional experiences, extracurricular activities, or awards and achievements
• An unofficial copy of your transcript or details about which class(es) you took with the professor if some time has passed
• When possible, a draft of the letter or essay that you are submitting as part of the application process

TEACH Advising - on the move

TEACH Advising at the Arnold campus will now be in the general advising office on the second floor of the Student Services building.  When you come for an appointment, you will need to check in at the front desk.

For the fall semester, here are my advising hours:

Monday:        Arundel Mills (Suite 309) from 9 am - 4 pm

Tuesday:        Arundel Mills (Suite 309) from 9 am - 12 pm

Wednesday:   Arnold (SSVC 200) from 10 am - 6 pm

Thursday:       Arnold (SSVC 200) from 10 am - 3 pm

Friday:           Arundel Mills (Suite 309) from 9 am - 4 pm

Online scheduling has begun!  Please visit https://www.aacc.edu/teach/file/schedule.pdf for instructions

Questions?  Please call me at 410-777-1962

Get involved at AACC!

Looking to get involved here on campus or develop your leadership skills?  Take a look at what's happening at AACC this week:

Student Activities Fair featuring Musician, Casey Weston from The Voice

Wednesday, September 11^th

10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Quad

Would you like to get involved on campus and gain priceless amounts of leadership? Do you want to meet new people? Then please join us for our Student Activities Fair where all of our clubs and organizations will be available passing out information, calendars, goodies and more about their club!  

Be sure to stop by to meet some members of the Student Education Association (SEA).  For instructions on how to join SEA, please visit http://bit.ly/joinaaccsea

Leadership Challenge information session

Thursday, September 12th

1 p.m., SUN 204

Would you like to gain more leadership skills to use for future reference? Please come to the Leadership Challenge information session where you will learn about an amazing program!    Please visit www.aacc.edu/studentlife/leadership for more information

Student Education Association (SEA) Kick-off Meeting
Thursday, September 12th
3:30 p.m., CALT 132

Please come out to the first SEA meeting of the semester and meet the new executive board and fellow teacher education students. Hope to see you there!

Special Education Teaching Assistant Position

Tyler Heights Elementary School is hiring a TSA to work with two special needs kindergarten students.  The TSA is supervised by the classroom teacher and a special education teacher, so it is the perfect opportunity to gain some valuable classroom experience as you continue your studies here at AACC.

The school day runs from 8:45 am until 3:10 pm the compensation is $10/hour.  If you are interested, please send your resume to Assistant Principal Shira Dowling at sdowling@aacps.org. They are hoping to fill this position this week, so be sure to get your resume in ASAP!

If you have questions about adjusting your course schedule to take advantage of this opportunity, please contact me at janagiel@aacc.edu or 410-777-1962.

Write it Right

As you prepare for writing assignments this semester, don't forget to take advantage of the Writing Center (at Arnold or AMIL)!

 

Be sure to check out the website at http://www.aacc.edu/writing center as well as the additional resources at http://www.aacc.edu/writingcenter/resources.cfm.

 

Have any advice about using the writing center services?  Post a comment - thanks!

Don't miss an e-mail!

How often do you check your @mymail.aacc.edu account?  Just in case logging in is not at the top of your to-do list, be sure to have those messages forwarded to you.  That way you won't miss an update from an instructor or classmate, a wait list notification, a scholarship opportunity or an important message from your TEACH advisor!

While you're at it, be sure to sign up for AACC's e2campus system to get texts/e-mail alerts about school closings and emergency information.

Here's how to forward your e-mail:

1.  Log in to MyAACC and click on your @mymail.aacc.edu Student Email

2. Once you've logged in, click on Options (on the right) and then See All Options

3. Select Forward your e-mail

4. Type in your preferred e-mail address in the space below Forward my e-mail to:
5. Then click on Start Forwarding

Ready to graduate?

If you plan to graduate at the end of this semester, be sure to check in with me (your advisor) to make sure you've completed all degree requirements.  Also, don't forget to submit your graduation application!

Here are the deadlines you need to know:

Fall Graduation: Deadline - November 1

Spring Graduation: Deadline - March 1

Summer Graduation: Deadline - July 1

For updated information from the registrar's office, visit http://www.aacc.edu/recreg/graduation/

To submit your graduation application online, follow these steps:

1. Log-in to MyAACC

2. Select the Self Services tab

3. Click on Credit Students and select Academic Profile

4. Click on Graduation Application




















5.  Read the information carefully and click on OK

6.  Choose the appropriate degree program and click Submit

Register NOW

Fall semester classes start on August 26th!  

Are you registered?  If not, don't wait another moment!  

Register today: http://www.aacc.edu/recreg/waystoregister.cfm

New Blog Page - Top 10 Transfer Tips

Just added a new page to help guide AAT students through the transfer process.  It's never too early to think about what comes next!

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Check out the list by visiting this link or clicking on Transfer Tips on the Menu Bar at the top of the page. 

What is a sophomore literature class?

Students completing the AAT for Early Childhood Education are required to complete a sophomore literature class.  What does that mean?

A sophomore literature class is any 200 LEVEL English class, but NOT the CREATIVE WRITING courses.

Check out the list of options below and then see what's being offered this semester.

ENG 215 - Early American Literature (Colonial to 1865)
ENG 216 - American Literature (1864-1945)
ENG 217 - Contemporary American Literature (1945 - Present)
ENG 222 - The American Novel
ENG 213 & 214 - British Literature 1 & 2
ENG 223 - The British Novel
ENG 211 & 212 - World Literature 1 & 2
ENG 220 - The Bible as Literature
ENG 221 - Introduction to Shakespeare
ENG 220 - Modern Poetry
ENG 224 - Modern American Poetry
ENG 225 - African American Literature
ENG 226 - Ethnic American Literature
ENG 227 - Literary Nonfiction
ENG 228 - Literature in English by Women
ENG 235 - Modern Drama
ENG 250 - Literature of the Chesapeake Bay
ENG 260 - Travels in Literature
ENG 280 - Special Topics in English

Visit the English department website for more details!

Get registered on Friday!

AACPS Substitute List Now Open!

Now is the time to apply to be a substitute teacher in Anne Arundel County Public Schools!  They are accepting applications between now and August 2, 2013 for qualified candidates with at least 48 college credit hours.

To apply, visit http://www.aacps.org/humanresources/external.asp

Need help with your resume or cover letter?  Check out the Career Resources available for AACC students at http://www.aacc.edu/careers/studentservices.cfm

Need help registering?

Struggling with the new MyAACC?  If so, you're not alone.  To provide some assistance, AACC has posted some Tutorials to assist you.

Need help with registration?  Check out the Registration Tutorial and get yourself registered today!

Volunteers Needed

If you're not yet following HOPE for Teachers of Central Maryland, you should be!  It's a great resource for professional development opportunities, free stuff, special events, and inspiration for local teachers and future teachers.

Amy Neumayer, founder and the energy behind HOPE for Teachers, gathered supplies donated by AACPS teachers at the end of the last school year.  She now has boxes and boxes of items (+50!) to share with new teachers at New Teacher Free Supply Store on Tuesday, August 13th at Old Mill Middle School North.

How can you help?  HOPE for Teachers needs volunteers to transport supplies that morning and help organize the "store" in the school's cafeteria.

To get involved, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/494287063975455/ or email HOPEforteachers@gmail.com for more information.

Schedule Update for Early Childhood Students

EDU 247 (Early Childhood: Methods and Materials) will be offered this Fall at the following times/locations:

Section 350:  MW (noon - 1:15 pm) at Arundel Mills (noon - 1:15 pm) 

*change from published schedule

Section 400: Tu (5:30 - 8:00 pm) at Arnold

Click here to access schedule details.

Keeping Cool in Careers

It's steamy outside, but quite chilly down here on the first floor of the Careers building!  I am in the midst of helping students select courses for the Fall semester.  Some of our classes are filling up, so be sure to call 410-777-1962 to schedule an advising appointment.