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Mon.	Jan. 16	No School
Tue.	Jan. 17	Welcom Prezi Class Information form Seating Request and Student Class ID number. Student Class ID and seating chart are done in numerical order. Same as computer number for computer lab. Webpage: www.marketingmps.com Set Up Google Classroom Class Code: 5gdptpj Cover the Webpage and previous assignments pages This or That Classroom Activity
Wed	Jan. 18	1. Handed out the Activty Packet (linked below). This is worksheets and notes for this chapter. 2. Completed Lecture and entered the notes into the activity packet for page 1. This comes from the PowerPoint Notes link below. We discussed and took notes in the activity packets for Slides 1-6 3. Handed out and completed the Group Activity on the 5 Elements of Personal Finance Material LInks Activity Packet handed out first day and worth 20 pts. PowerPoint Notes - slides of all notes taken during class.
Thur.	Jan. 19	1. Discuss the Group Activity from Yesterday. 2. Completed Lecture and entered the notes into the activity packet for page 2. This comes from the PowerPoint Notes link below. We discussed and took notes in the activity packets for Slides 8-13 in the link   Material LInks Activity Packet handed out first day and worth 20 pts. PowerPoint Notes - slides of all notes taken during class.
Fri.	Jan. 20	Seating Chart Check Folders Set Up Google Classroom Class Code: 5gdptpj Create a Classmarker.com account (Must be 8 charaters, 1 capital and lower case letter, 1 number, and 1 special character) User name: Your Computer Log in Password: initials, Lunchcode, followed by an asterick (see below example) Vett4561 Cmv74564* Register For Free Test Taker Get Code from Mrs. Vetter Create a Virtual business account: knowledgematters.com Class Key: User Name: Use your mymps.us email to create an account Password: inititalslunchcode* cvetter@mymps.us Cmv74564* Material links: Note Activity Packet - Introduction Unit PowerPoint Notes Group Activity: 5 Elements Handout 5 Elements of Personal Finance Project

Mon.	Jan. 23	(first 15 minutes complete assignment from Friday) 1. Completed Teacher Lecture on Slides 14 - 15. Watched the video on slide 14, entered notes on page listing the mistakes people make throughout their lifetime (based on age). Material Links: Watch the Video on Money Mistakes
Tue.	Jan. 24	1. Complete Page three of your Activity packet: Read the Article "10 Money Mistakes (link below). List the 10 most common mistakes everyone makes in the left column of the table in the activity packet. Then in the right column, in your own words define each of the 10 mistakes. 2. The final question on page 3 of the Note actiity packet is to read an article of your choice about mistakes people make about money. Add any additional findings from your article to the bottom of this page. 3. Go to Goole Classroom and complete the Assignment - Three Mistakes I will try to avoid. Material LInks Read an Article 10 Money Mistakes PowerPoint Notes Lesson 1
Wed	Jan. 25	1. Finish PowerPoint for Lesson 1, Slides 17-20 Opportunity cost 2. Completed the Google Classroom EdPuzzle assignment: Hidden Costs Reading Break Material Links: PowerPoint Lesson 0-1
Thur.	Jan. 26	1. Completed the Notes for Slides 1 - 17 From the Lesson 2 notes linked below 2. Reviewed the last goal on the last page of your note packet. At your table, work as a group to come up with a solid financial goal as per the directions in the Activity Packet. Material Need Smart Goal Notes Lesson 0-2
Fri.	Jan. 27	Finish Group Assignment: Go to Google Classroom and complete the Review 2. Hand in the completed Note/Activity Packet for 20 points. The packet must be completed in it's entirety or it is worth no points.

Mon.	Jan. 30	1.Printed and handed out the worksheet Create Your savings goals 2. Watch the video linked below to answer the first set of questions in the handout. Complete the Assignment and hand in. If you are working from home, you can complete this electronically and hand it in via google classroom Living Pay Check to Paycheck Video
Tue.	Jan. 31	Chapter 1 - Career Choice 1. Handed out the Student Activity packet (link below) 2. Completed the notes for the Activity packet. Notes come from slides 1 - 14 of the PowerPoint in the link below: Material Links: Student Activity Note Packet PowerPoint Notes - Lesson 1
Wed	Feb. 01	1 Complete the Minimum Wage Assignment found on Google Classroom 2. Completed Notes for Slides 15 - 27 Material Links: Student Activity Note Packet PowerPoint Notes - Lesson 1
Thur.	Feb. 02	1. Completed the Google Classroom Calculating Wage Assignment
Fri.	Feb. 03	Work Day

Mon.	Feb. 06	1. Completed the Notes in the Activity Packet Lesson 2, for Slides 1-11 2. Group activity: How does Career Choice impact in the future? 3. Can you make it as An Uber Driver activity. Handed out the assignment to play the game in class. Material Links: Leson 1-2 Note Packet: Lesson 1-2 Selecting a Career Notes: Uber Game Link
Tue.	Feb. 07	Finish Notes 1-2 Career Choice: Kahoot Review
Wed	Feb. 08	1. Went online to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) and reviewed how to use. 2. Handed out the printed Web Project for the OOH (linked below) and the ONET Project and completed these. If you are working from home, you can print these or open and complete electronically. Material Links: Web Project for The Career of your choice: Check out Cost of Living Comparison
Thur.	Feb. 09	1. Went online to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) and reviewed how to use. 2. Handed out the printed Web Project for the OOH (linked below) and the ONET Project and completed these. If you are working from home, you can print these or open and complete electronically. Material Links: The OOH Website: Handout Web Project for The Career of your choice: Check out Cost of Living Comparison
Fri.	Feb. 10	1. Handed out the Career Choice Project assignment (linked below) and went over the instructions in class. 2. Discussed the Presentation (not handed out as these can be accessed from the link below). Material Links: Career Choice Project Presentation Tips

Mon.	Feb. 13	Working On Project Select a Theme Create Slides Material Links: Career Choice Project Presentation Tips handout Sample Career Project Slide Garnival, for free backgrounds for google or powerpont Slidesgo at https://slidesgo.com/ Google Backgrounds
Tue.	Feb. 14	Add Graphics and Pictures and complete all the slides of the presentation
Wed	Feb. 15	Transitions - From one slide to another Animations - Text coming in Sample Directions
Thur.	Feb. 16	Download your presentation to PowerPoint Step 1: You must be on a computer of Mrs. Vetter's lab computers Note the computer number as you must use the same number until this assignment is completed. Step 2: Log into your google account to open your career presentation Step 3: Select the File menu, select Download, then select Microsoft PPT. Record your Career Choice Using PowerPoint Step 1  Open your presentation In PPT and check the slide transition settings and then check Step 2  Select the Slide Show tab, Select the Record Slide Show. Select From the Beggining Step 3 Record for 4 - 10 minutes Step 4: Save your File to the Desktop Convert your File to an MP4 Video Step 1: Go to File, select Export then select Create a Video Step 2: Select Create Video in the center of the screen, be sure you are saving it to the desktop Step 3 It will take about 5 minutes for the file to convert Step 4: When done converting, go to classroom and hand in the video to the classroom assignment.
Fri.	Feb. 17	Finish Project Hand in Note Packet for Chapter 1. Work Day to complete Missing assignments: All assignments prior to this week are in Powerschool and graded. Check Powerschool for any missing grades and work on these first Then check this class webpage for Monday - Wednesday: .these will be graded and entered into powerschool starting Friday. Complete any that have not been finished yet. Your note packet should be entirely completed. If you have not finished them, you need to go back and get these in this order:

Mon.	Feb. 20	No school
Tue.	Feb. 21	Begin Chapter 2 1. Hand in Note Packet , OOH Assignment, and Rubric for Career Project 2. Handed out the Activity Packet for class for Chapter 2.. Complete the notes for Slides 1 - 11 There is a video on slide 4. It should play but may be an issue from the chrome books. Open from this link for video or open in youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgs3pkwbRhQ 3. After Completing the notes, go to Google Classroom: Getting a "Job" to Prepare for Career. Material Links Class Activity Packet: Chapter 2 Lesson 1, slides 1-10 Lesson 2 - 1 PowerPoint Notes: Slides 1-11
Wed	Feb. 22	1. Completed Slides 13 - 14 in the Lesson 2-1 Notes (linked below) Material Links: Class Activity Packet: Lesson 1, slides 13-14 Lesson 2 - 1 PowerPoint Notes:
Thur.	Feb. 23	1. Printed and Handed out the Resume Packet (linked below). Began writing a Resume. Discussed the Heading, heading formating rules, and skills. Material Needed: Resume Packet
Fri.	Feb. 24	Working on Resume - Due today

Mon.	Feb. 27	- Finish Notes on ND Laws for Minors working in your note packet. This informatoin is on Slides 17 - 20 in the link below: - Go to Google Classroom. Watch the Edpuzzle "Finding a Job" and complete page three of note activity packet while you watch the video. The video has 9 questions as well. Be sure to select replay if needed before you answer any questions. Material Links: PowerPoint Slides for Notes Note activity packet page 3: Where to find Job LIstings:
Tue.	Feb. 28	1. Began Discussing Coverletters and how used to apply for a job. To apply, you must customize the letter to fit the job. 2. Complete the Finding Job Openings exercise. Use Monster.com, Indeed.com and snagajob.com to complete this packet. 3. After completion of the Finding Job Openings packet, you will select one job opening from the packet and begin writing the cover letter and complete the packet. Material LInks: Finding job openings: 12 Ways to Find a Job for the final page questions.
Wed	Mar. 01	Finished the Finding Job Opening Handout Reading Break
Thur.	Mar. 02	- Mrs. Vetter handed out Cover Letter Packet for Monday's assignment and discussed this in class. If you are at home. Please open and print. Material Links: Cover Letter Packet
Fri.	Mar. 03	Writing A Cover Letter Hand out Cover Letter Packet

Mon.	Mar. 06	Ultimate Gift
Tue.	Mar. 07	Ultimate Gift.
Wed	Mar. 08	No School
Thur.	Mar. 09	No School
Fri.	Mar. 10	No School

Mon.	Mar. 13	1. Finished the Movie 2. Handed out the Packet of notes for Chapter 5. 3. Complete the Edpuzzle Where did all my paycheck go.
Tue.	Mar 14	1. Chapter 5 - Work Forms and Laws. Printed and handed out the Student Activaity/Note Packet (linked below). 2. Class discussion, lecture, and notes were completed for page one and the top of page two in note packet. Stopped at Forms needed for Employment. These are from the PowerPoint notes slides 1 - 10 3. Completed what are taxes used for in Google Classroom Material Links:a Student Activity/Note Packet PowerPoint Notaes - Slides 1 - 10
Wed	Mar 15	Have students complete the Taxes Google Classroom Assignment from yesterday. Open the Tax Tutorial PowerPoint notes linked here or below - Enter your notes on Page 3 and 4 of your activity packet - Start under the section heading Payroll Taxes on page 3 (you have a copy attached and highlighted where they start so you see it). - Read and Review the file Tax Tutorial and enter the information from this file to complete page 3 and 4 (all of page 4) of the student activity Packet Material Links: Student Activity/Note Packet TheTax Tutorial
Thur.	Mar 16	1 Did the Notes for W4 & Social Security Forms Slides Slides 11 - 16 2. Filled out a W4 form together in Activity Packet. 3. Discussed the Social Security Card and how to get one. Material Links: Student Activity/Note Packet PowerPoint Notes - Slides 1 - 10
Fri.	Mar 17	1. Review Notes from Yesterday - Check you math together from page 4 of the student activity packet together in class. 2. Completed the notes for slides 18-28 in the PowerPoint linked below and filled out the I9 form in the packet. 3. Discuss the remaining notes for the I9 and W2 3. After completion of notes, go to google classroom and answer the quesitons Material Links Student Activity/Note Packet PowerPoint Notes - Slides 18-28

Mon.	Mar. 20	1. Discuss the remaining notes for the I9 and W2   Material Links Student Activity/Note Packet PowerPoint Notes - Slides 18-28
Tue.	Mar. 21	2. After completion of notes, go to google classroom and answer the quesitons Quizzizz Review for the chapter.
Wed	Mar. 22	Early Release - Reading Break Begin 5-2 - Group Presentation Project: Workplace laws that protect employees Presenation Rubric −Topic must have a definition (5 pts) −Minimum Include 5 key facts about the law – what/who it protects/ how it protects employees (10 Points) −Your instructor will approve your details to be taught (5 pts) −You will present your topic as notes to the class. (15 points.  This is the class notes for everyone)  −Hand into the Classroom Stream and label it as the law name, students who created it followed by the share link from pictochart (10 Points) •FMLA by Cassie Vetter - https://create.piktochart.com/output/50021551-clock
Thur.	Mar. 23	Complete Writing the Presentation in class - Add text, frames, shapes, graphics, photos to make your poster visually appealing
Fri.	Mar 24	Present laws in class

Mon.	Mar. 27	1. Finish Presentation of Laws in Class 2. If time allows: 2. Complete Google Classroom Assignment on Laws 5-2 Laws
Tue.	Mar. 28	1. Complete Google Classroom Assignment on Laws
Wed	Mar. 29	Chapter - Employment Benefits: 1. Handed out the Note Packet: Print this if you are working from home. 2. Discussed and Completed Slides 1 - 7 from the notes PowerPoint 3. Go to google classroom and complete the Ed Puzzle "Employee Benefits". Watch the video and answer the questions.
Thur.	Mar. 30	1. Students will complete the lecture and notes from the PowerPoint for Slides 8-20 2
Fri.	Mar. 31	. Go to Google classroom and complete the Types of Retiement accounts.

Mon.	Apr. 03	1. Discussed Different types of retirement funds from the notes, and the difference between 401, 403 B, and Traditional and Roth IRA accounts
Tue.	Apr. 04	1. Finish Notes on Additional Benefits from the presentation. Begin on Slide 26 and finish the note packet to the end. Be sure your entire Activity Packet is complete. 2. Upon Completion of the notes, go to Google Classroom and complete the assignment "My Benefits Opinion". Material Needed: Activity Packet PowerPoint Slide Notes
Wed	Apr. 05	Short Day - Reading Break at the end of the hour. 1. Completed Any note slides for this unit. 2. Hand in your note packet.
Thur.	Apr. 06	Complete the Assignment "Choose Job Benefits". This was printed and handed out in class. If you are working from home, please print and complete as instructed.
Fri.	Apr. 07	No School Easter Break

Mon.	Apr. 10	No School
Tue.	Apr. 11	Student will begin the Banking Unit: Go to Google Classroom and Complete the Banking Project. They will open the google form and complete the assignment as directed in the Google Form. All the directions and articles needed are linked in the form.
Wed	Apr. 12	Begin the Chapter on Spending and Savings: Handed out Page 1-2 of the Note Packet for Chapter 9 Discussed Notes Slides 1 - 8 Students went to Google Classroom and completed Ed Puzzle: Spent Looking for Change
Thur.	Apr. 13	1. Discussed the Video on Edpuzzle from yesterday 2. Open the article here titled Where to Cash Your Checks, and completed the top section of the notes on top of Page 2, Where you can cash a check should you choose not to bank. 3. Discussed the Where to Cash checks 4. Completed notes in the note packet on slides 11 - 14.
Fri.	Apr. 14	1. Complete Lecture and Notes on Checking Accounts Slides 13 - 22 2. Handed out and students completed How to Allocate Accounts to Budget Money (bottom of page 3 in your Activity Packet.) Material Needed Notes: Slides 15- 21 Handout: How to Allocate Accounts to Budget Money (page 3 of your note packet)

Mon.	Apr. 17	1. Handed out the Overdraft Assignment. Complete page 1 & 2 only. Use the following Articles to complete this assignment. Materials Needed Overdraft Assignment. Complete page 3 - 5. Hand in packet.. NerdWallet's What are Overdraft Fees
Tue.	Apr. 18	1. Begin Lesson 9-2 on Budgeting. Complete yoiur notes for slides 1 - 11 linked below. 2. Completed the Video from Edpuzzle and answered the questions, putting into your note packet on Page 6 of the notes. 3. Complete the Draw Your Budget Plan in the note packet on Page 5 of note packet Classroom Material Links: Note Packet Notes: Slides 1 - 11
Wed	Apr. 19	Learn two additional methods of Budgeting: 1. Zero Plan Budget video: Watch the video and enter notes from the video into note packet on the bottom of page 5 and top of page six. 2. Learn about the the third type of budeting by reading the article Cash Envelope Budget - Read the Article and complete the note packet page 6. 3. Upon completion, your instructor must initial your note pages to show you completed the assignment as scheduled. Material Links: - Zero Plan Budget video: - Article Cash Envelope Budget After Completion - discussed these as a class.
Thur.	Apr. 20	2. Handed out the Budget Assignment Packet - This is a Test. Complete Page 1 of the budget assignment Material Links: Budget Assignment Packet Paycheck Calculator Link at Smartassets.com used in the assignment packet
Fri.	Apr. 21	Today's Assignments: 1. Continue working on the Budeting Assignment (see link below) to create a budget using Google Sheets. Complete page 2 & 3, 2. Create a google slides spreadsheet. Enter the figures from your Budget packet into your google sheets budget file like the example on page three. 3. Open a blank file in Google Sheets. - Name your budget Budget for "Your Name" - Create a field for gross income, net income, and list a column for each payperiod. - Create column headings for fixed expenses, variable expenses, total Expenses, savings, and spending on wants. Google Sheets Tips:: Adding, subtracting, multipication, or division: = Cell name + Cell name = cell name * cell name = cell name / cell name = cell name - cell name All formulas begin with an equal sign and no spaces between. Example: =A12+A13 Adding Several Fields at once:: -enter equal sign followed by Sum, followed by a parenthesis, first cell name, followed by a colon, then last cell name followed by a parenthesis. See example: This will add all up for you. =sum(A12:A20)

Mon.	April 24	Today's Assignment Directions: 1. Continue working on the budget. Finish and hand in the packet into the inbox. Hand in the google speadsheet into Google classroom assignment Material Links: Budget Assignment Packet Paycheck Calculator Link at Smartassets.com used in the assignment packet
Tue.	Apr. 25	1. Create an account If you have not created an account yet: Go to vb.knowledgematters.com User name: use your mymps.us email as your username Password: your initials (first letter capitalized, your lunch code,followed by an asterick) See the example below: Username: cvetter@mymps.us Password: Cmv456789* 2. Complete the Turtorial Basics and Views Sections only. When they get to the Reports they can stop and close it. The reading for the first assignment should start.
Wed	Apr. 26	Reading Finding a Job 20 Pts Simulation 30 Points
Thur.	Apr. 27	Reading Finding an Apartment 20 Pts Simulation 30 Points
Fri.	Apr. 28	Reading Budgeting and Saving 20 Pts Simulation 30 Points

Mon.	May 01	Begin Chapter 10 - 1. Printed and passed out Note Pages Page 1 & 2 of the Note packet (link below). If you are working from home, print, or open it electronically and complete your notes. 2. Completed Slides 1-6 and entered these into the notes for Banking fees 3. Completed the google classroom assignment on Checking Account Agreements Material Links: Printed Note Packet Pages PowerPoint Notes Slides
Tue.	May 02	1. Complete the Banking Alerts Assignment on Google Classroom. 2. Completed the Notes for Slides 9 - 12 and discussed the many types of Bank Alerts. 3. Completed the Assignment of logging into your own checking account and set up banking alerts for you to receive via text. Material Links: Printed Note Packet PowerPoint Notes Slides
Wed	May 03	Today's Assignments: 1. Finished Notes for slides 13-24 on Deposit Slips, Checks, and endorsements. 2. Handed out and completed the Check, Deposit and Endorsement Assignment. Material Links: Printed Note Packet Pages PowerPoint Notes Slides Check and Endorsement Assignment
Thur.	May 04	1. Complete the simulation for Online Banking – Do not do the reading for this section at vb.knowledgematters.com 2. Complete the Reading and Simulation for Buying a Car at vb.knowledgematters.com
Fri.	May 05

Mon.	May 08	1. Learned how to reconcil a bank statement and register from 10 - 2 notes slides 1 - 8 (link below) Material Links: Notes: Chapter 10 Note packet page 5 - 8 Notes for 10 - 2 Note Slides in PowerPoint
Tue.	May 09	Printed and handed out the Bank Statement Practice
Wed	May 10	Handed out Bank Statement Practice 2.
Thur.	May 11	Finish and Handed in Practice 2 handed out on Thursday
Fri.	May 12	1. Printed and Handed out the Note packet (see link below). If you are working from home, print or open and complete electronically. 2. Complete Page 1 of the note packet using the internet to find your answers. Material Links: Note Slides Chapter 7: Note Packet for Chapter 7 Taxes

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