PSL CLASS OF 2025 WEEKLY AGENDA
Monday, May 5
Submit time sheets from last week and/or GYSD project time sheet if you have not done so already. Celebrate the accomplishments of the PSL Class of 2025. Complete Dear Replacement letter. Review for final exam.
Tuesday, May 6
Any student who is NOT able to fulfill their 2 hour requirement this week should report to PSL during block 2.
Wednesday, May 7
Block 2: Complete caption for environmental justice photo that you submitted.
Block 3 and 4: Complete PSL Final Exam and end-of-course evaluation.
Thursday, May 8
Any student who is NOT able to fulfill their 2 hour requirement this week should report to PSL during block 2.
Friday, May 9
All PSL students should submit their last time sheet today.
Block 2: Complete PSL Final Exam and end-of-course evaluation.
Submit time sheets from last week and/or GYSD project time sheet if you have not done so already. Celebrate the accomplishments of the PSL Class of 2025. Complete Dear Replacement letter. Review for final exam.
Tuesday, May 6
Any student who is NOT able to fulfill their 2 hour requirement this week should report to PSL during block 2.
Wednesday, May 7
Block 2: Complete caption for environmental justice photo that you submitted.
Block 3 and 4: Complete PSL Final Exam and end-of-course evaluation.
Thursday, May 8
Any student who is NOT able to fulfill their 2 hour requirement this week should report to PSL during block 2.
Friday, May 9
All PSL students should submit their last time sheet today.
Block 2: Complete PSL Final Exam and end-of-course evaluation.
Monday, April 28
Finish watching Erin Brockovich and complete viewing guide to make connections between the film and our study of environmental justice. If time permits, complete a campus walk where you identify two environmental benefits and two environmental burdens.
Wednesday, April 30
Continue working with the DOCUMERICA Northeast Ohio project by creating a title/captions for your image, and by voting for class winners. Block 2 students will also meet with Tom Anderson (American Legion) regarding Friday's service project, and all students will have the opportunity to participate in the "Arrive Alive" Wellness Week Simulation.
Block 2 Finalists
Block 3 Finalists
Block 4 Finalists
Friday, May 2
Block 2 - Meet in PSL Classroom, then travel to Perry Cemetery to place flags on veterans' graves.
Block 3 - Meet in Field House during 3a (11:03) for luau.
Block 4 - Meet in Field House at the start of class to clean up luau and work in Giving Garden.
Additional Luau help needed:
10:15-10:45- traffic directors
10:15-10:45- greeters to stand outside and greet students as they arrive
10:15-10:45- pass out leis upon student arrival
Finish watching Erin Brockovich and complete viewing guide to make connections between the film and our study of environmental justice. If time permits, complete a campus walk where you identify two environmental benefits and two environmental burdens.
Wednesday, April 30
Continue working with the DOCUMERICA Northeast Ohio project by creating a title/captions for your image, and by voting for class winners. Block 2 students will also meet with Tom Anderson (American Legion) regarding Friday's service project, and all students will have the opportunity to participate in the "Arrive Alive" Wellness Week Simulation.
Block 2 Finalists
Block 3 Finalists
Block 4 Finalists
Friday, May 2
Block 2 - Meet in PSL Classroom, then travel to Perry Cemetery to place flags on veterans' graves.
Block 3 - Meet in Field House during 3a (11:03) for luau.
Block 4 - Meet in Field House at the start of class to clean up luau and work in Giving Garden.
Additional Luau help needed:
10:15-10:45- traffic directors
10:15-10:45- greeters to stand outside and greet students as they arrive
10:15-10:45- pass out leis upon student arrival
Week Thirty Three
Wednesday, April 23 - Donor Appreciation Night is tonight
Begin watching Erin Brockovich and complete viewing guide to make connections between the film and our study of environmental justice. Homework: Email photo of a Northeast Ohio environmental benefit or burden to [email protected] and [email protected] by April 25.
Friday, April 25
Time sheets due today. Finish watching Erin Brockovich and complete viewing guide to make connections between the film and our study of environmental justice. Homework: Email photo of a Northeast Ohio environmental benefit or burden to [email protected] and [email protected] by April 25.
Begin watching Erin Brockovich and complete viewing guide to make connections between the film and our study of environmental justice. Homework: Email photo of a Northeast Ohio environmental benefit or burden to [email protected] and [email protected] by April 25.
Friday, April 25
Time sheets due today. Finish watching Erin Brockovich and complete viewing guide to make connections between the film and our study of environmental justice. Homework: Email photo of a Northeast Ohio environmental benefit or burden to [email protected] and [email protected] by April 25.
Week Thirty Two
Monday, April 14
Review EJ Screen homework and environmental justice graphic organizer. Takes notes on presentation introducing Ten Elements of Good Photography (slides 7-18). Complete quiz on Elements of Photography. Homework: Take photo of environmental benefit or burden in Northeast Ohio between April 11 and April 27, 2025. To ensure success:
1. Review the instructions found in this video: https://youtu.be/AoThQcybTgc
2. Review some winning photographs from previous PSL classes for inspiration.
3. Email your photo to [email protected] and [email protected] by April 25.
Wednesday, April 16
Review elements of good photography. View presentation on Photography and The Environmental Movement. Complete exit slip. Exit slip: Analyze the DOCUMERICA photograph assigned to you. Then answer questions below on the DOCUMERICA worksheet: in a GoogleDoc to be shared with [email protected] and be prepared to share your answers in class.
1. Identify which of the 11 guidelines for taking better photos the photographer used (list all that apply).
2. Summarize the literal caption (who, what, where, when) that accompanies this photo.
3. Write a creative title for this photo.
4. Identify the Global Goal addressed and explain how this photo relates to this goal.
5. Explain how this photo relates to the concept of environmental justice.
Thursday, April 17
Turn in time sheet for service hours completed this week.
Friday, April 18 - NO SCHOOL GOOD FRIDAY
Monday, April 21 - NO SCHOOL EASTER MONDAY
Wednesday, April 23 - Donor Appreciation Night
Review EJ Screen homework and environmental justice graphic organizer. Takes notes on presentation introducing Ten Elements of Good Photography (slides 7-18). Complete quiz on Elements of Photography. Homework: Take photo of environmental benefit or burden in Northeast Ohio between April 11 and April 27, 2025. To ensure success:
1. Review the instructions found in this video: https://youtu.be/AoThQcybTgc
2. Review some winning photographs from previous PSL classes for inspiration.
3. Email your photo to [email protected] and [email protected] by April 25.
Wednesday, April 16
Review elements of good photography. View presentation on Photography and The Environmental Movement. Complete exit slip. Exit slip: Analyze the DOCUMERICA photograph assigned to you. Then answer questions below on the DOCUMERICA worksheet: in a GoogleDoc to be shared with [email protected] and be prepared to share your answers in class.
1. Identify which of the 11 guidelines for taking better photos the photographer used (list all that apply).
2. Summarize the literal caption (who, what, where, when) that accompanies this photo.
3. Write a creative title for this photo.
4. Identify the Global Goal addressed and explain how this photo relates to this goal.
5. Explain how this photo relates to the concept of environmental justice.
Thursday, April 17
Turn in time sheet for service hours completed this week.
Friday, April 18 - NO SCHOOL GOOD FRIDAY
Monday, April 21 - NO SCHOOL EASTER MONDAY
Wednesday, April 23 - Donor Appreciation Night
Week Thirty One
Monday, April 7:
Traditional PSL will read and discuss excerpts from the The Slave Across the Street and watch Theresea Flores' TED Talk, and will read the 2025 USA Today article "These Ohio teen boys were blackmailed online. It cost them their lives." and watch THIS news excerpt.
Honors PSL will read and discuss excerpts from the The Slave Across the Street and watch Theresea Flores' TED Talk.
Click HERE for Senior Survey.
Wednesday, April 9
Review press releases for the following legislation and complete Research and Pre-Writing Preparation assignment.
Friday, April 11: Complete time sheet. Take notes on the Photography and the Environmental Movement. Complete graphic organizer using Kahn Academy lesson on Environmental Justice. Use the EPA's Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool to answer assigned questions in your PSL notebook.
Traditional PSL will read and discuss excerpts from the The Slave Across the Street and watch Theresea Flores' TED Talk, and will read the 2025 USA Today article "These Ohio teen boys were blackmailed online. It cost them their lives." and watch THIS news excerpt.
Honors PSL will read and discuss excerpts from the The Slave Across the Street and watch Theresea Flores' TED Talk.
Click HERE for Senior Survey.
Wednesday, April 9
Review press releases for the following legislation and complete Research and Pre-Writing Preparation assignment.
- H.R. 1185: Human Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Training Act
- H.R. 1379: Trafficking Survivors Relief Act
- H.R. 863: National Human Trafficking Database Act
Friday, April 11: Complete time sheet. Take notes on the Photography and the Environmental Movement. Complete graphic organizer using Kahn Academy lesson on Environmental Justice. Use the EPA's Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool to answer assigned questions in your PSL notebook.
Week Thirty
Monday, March 31 : View disturbing public service announcement designed to draw attention to exploitation that occurs during the Super Bowl. Review local example and recent sting operations in Northeast Ohio. Take notes using problem solving analysis protocol for human trafficking. Complete exit slip to reflect on today’s lessons and develop questions for the panel of local experts visiting PSL on Wednesday using these sources:
Wednesday, April 2: Discuss impact of human trafficking locally with panel of local experts:
- “Lake County Mother Educates Others on Human Trafficking,”
- Sanctuary Night…providing a safe space for people at risk of exploitation
- Ohio Attorney General HTI 2024 Accomplishments
- Six Arrested in Lake County Trafficking Sting
Wednesday, April 2: Discuss impact of human trafficking locally with panel of local experts:
- Carolyn Kinkoph, Alliance Against Human Trafficking
- Nancy Hashman, Ohio Attorney General’s Office HTI Team Ambassador
- Mary Kate Waggoner, Ohio Attorney General’s Office HTI Team
- Linda Powers, Ohio Attorney General’s Office HTI Team
- Detective Thomas McClurkin, Lake County Sheriff’s Office
- Detective Corey Svagerko, Lake County Sheriff’s Office
Week Twenty Nine
Monday, March 17
Wednesday, March 19
Friday, March 21
- Review Philanthropy Site Visit Video.
- Review grant applications for Medwish, Achievement Centers for Children, and American Cancer Society and vote for organization you think offers the best return on our investment.
- Complete 2024-25 Magnified Giving Survey. Note...this counts as a summative assignment. Show "thank you" page with Mr. Soeder for points.
- HONORS: Discuss summer fellowship opportunities and complete SMART goal posters.
Wednesday, March 19
- Watch Tuesdays with Morrie
Friday, March 21
- Watch Tuesdays with Morrie
- Time sheet due.
- Summer fellowship applications due
Week Twenty Eight
Monday, March 10th
Honors PSL: Seminar Exam on Tuesdays With Morrie, The Last Lecture, and other PSL resources. Discussion questions and prep time will be provided at the start of the block, and students will be expected to engage in a 30 minute conversation on the unit's essential questions and class resources as well as a final evaluation.
Traditional PSL: Exam on Tuesdays With Morrie and other class resources. Open book/open note.
Block 2 Quiz
Block 3 Quiz
Block 4 Quiz
Wednesday, March 12th
Honors: PSL: Return to field experience locations to share almost-final draft of Profile Piece and get final feedback from senior partner. BRING CHROMEBOOKS SO YOU CAN EDIT ON SITE. Click HERE for review/revise questions.
Traditional PSL: Share podcasts in small groups and participate in evaluation activity.
Friday, March 14th
1. 3rd Quarter PSL Awards and Recognition
2. Sign up for PSL scholarships if interested. "Application" due TODAY (March 14)..
3. Note: Deadline for InnerView awards and 100s Picnic is April 15th, 2025
4. Sign up one ONE Global Youth Service Day Project on InnerView.
5.Traditional PSL complete SMART goal reflection. Note...this counts as a summative assignment.
6. Honors PSL: complete and share SMART goal poster.
7. Complete Ohio Means Jobs Report as needed.
Honors PSL: Seminar Exam on Tuesdays With Morrie, The Last Lecture, and other PSL resources. Discussion questions and prep time will be provided at the start of the block, and students will be expected to engage in a 30 minute conversation on the unit's essential questions and class resources as well as a final evaluation.
Traditional PSL: Exam on Tuesdays With Morrie and other class resources. Open book/open note.
Block 2 Quiz
Block 3 Quiz
Block 4 Quiz
Wednesday, March 12th
Honors: PSL: Return to field experience locations to share almost-final draft of Profile Piece and get final feedback from senior partner. BRING CHROMEBOOKS SO YOU CAN EDIT ON SITE. Click HERE for review/revise questions.
Traditional PSL: Share podcasts in small groups and participate in evaluation activity.
Friday, March 14th
1. 3rd Quarter PSL Awards and Recognition
2. Sign up for PSL scholarships if interested. "Application" due TODAY (March 14)..
3. Note: Deadline for InnerView awards and 100s Picnic is April 15th, 2025
4. Sign up one ONE Global Youth Service Day Project on InnerView.
5.Traditional PSL complete SMART goal reflection. Note...this counts as a summative assignment.
6. Honors PSL: complete and share SMART goal poster.
7. Complete Ohio Means Jobs Report as needed.
Week Twenty Seven
Monday, March 3rd and Wednesday, March 5th
Honors PSL: Review Profile Piece exemplar and directions. Share rough draft with Mrs. Trentanelli by the end of class on Monday. Publishable draft due Tuesday, March 11th at 8am.
Traditional PSL: Introduce Podcast Project, and begin working on details. Project is due Wednesday, March 12th.
Tuesday, March 4th - Seniors should report the PHS Lobby by 8am. We will provide granola bar/fruit for breakfast, and pizza for lunch. Anticipated return time is 2pm.
Friday, March 7th - Students who participated in Your Life, Your Choice on Tuesday are excused from PSL only today. Students who did not attend should report to Mrs. James in the PHS Media Center during their class time. Your assignment will provided at that time, and part 1 will be due by the end of the block, and will count as both attendance and a summative grade. Part two and part three will be due on Monday.
Honors PSL: Review Profile Piece exemplar and directions. Share rough draft with Mrs. Trentanelli by the end of class on Monday. Publishable draft due Tuesday, March 11th at 8am.
Traditional PSL: Introduce Podcast Project, and begin working on details. Project is due Wednesday, March 12th.
Tuesday, March 4th - Seniors should report the PHS Lobby by 8am. We will provide granola bar/fruit for breakfast, and pizza for lunch. Anticipated return time is 2pm.
Friday, March 7th - Students who participated in Your Life, Your Choice on Tuesday are excused from PSL only today. Students who did not attend should report to Mrs. James in the PHS Media Center during their class time. Your assignment will provided at that time, and part 1 will be due by the end of the block, and will count as both attendance and a summative grade. Part two and part three will be due on Monday.
Week Twenty Six
Monday, February 24th
Honors PSL: Participate in inter-generational field experience at Perry Senior Center (Block 2), Divine Living (Block 3), and PSL Classroom (Block 4).
Traditional PSL: Finish The Last Lecture chapter presentation preparation.
Wednesday, February 26th
Honors PSL: Participate in inter-generational field experience.
Traditional PSL: Present The Last Lecture chapters.
Friday, February 28th
Block 2 - Collaborate with students from Wickliffe's Learn, Lead, Serve program in PSL Classroom.
Block 3 - Collaborate with PEEPS program to set up cereal box dominoes at PES and PHS.
Block 4 - Collaborate with PEEPS program to manage cereal box dominoes and load delivery truck. PLEASE CHECK IN WITH MR. SOEDER ON HS BRIDGE AT 1:10PM.
Honors PSL: Participate in inter-generational field experience at Perry Senior Center (Block 2), Divine Living (Block 3), and PSL Classroom (Block 4).
Traditional PSL: Finish The Last Lecture chapter presentation preparation.
Wednesday, February 26th
Honors PSL: Participate in inter-generational field experience.
Traditional PSL: Present The Last Lecture chapters.
Friday, February 28th
Block 2 - Collaborate with students from Wickliffe's Learn, Lead, Serve program in PSL Classroom.
Block 3 - Collaborate with PEEPS program to set up cereal box dominoes at PES and PHS.
Block 4 - Collaborate with PEEPS program to manage cereal box dominoes and load delivery truck. PLEASE CHECK IN WITH MR. SOEDER ON HS BRIDGE AT 1:10PM.
Week Twenty Four
Monday, February 10, 2025
Review Friday's reflection question. Watch excerpts from Nightline (2:30-4:30). In small groups, find and reflect on at least two aphorisms from the text. Read/listen to Tuesdays With Morrie through page 90 prior to class on Wednesday. Complete reflection question.
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025
Review yesterday’s reflection question. Take quiz on Tuesdays With Morrie. Continue reading/listening to the book, working through page 129. Complete reflection in your PSL notebook.
Friday, February 14
Review Friday’s quiz and discuss Tuesdays With Morrie through page 129. Discuss the idea of comparative literature, and examine the first soliloquy from William Shakespeare's Hamlet. Homework: Read through page 159 of Tuesdays With Morrie prior to class on Wednesday.
Homework: Time sheets are due by 3pm today.
Review Friday's reflection question. Watch excerpts from Nightline (2:30-4:30). In small groups, find and reflect on at least two aphorisms from the text. Read/listen to Tuesdays With Morrie through page 90 prior to class on Wednesday. Complete reflection question.
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025
Review yesterday’s reflection question. Take quiz on Tuesdays With Morrie. Continue reading/listening to the book, working through page 129. Complete reflection in your PSL notebook.
Friday, February 14
Review Friday’s quiz and discuss Tuesdays With Morrie through page 129. Discuss the idea of comparative literature, and examine the first soliloquy from William Shakespeare's Hamlet. Homework: Read through page 159 of Tuesdays With Morrie prior to class on Wednesday.
Homework: Time sheets are due by 3pm today.
Week Twenty Three
Monday, February 3rd: Philanthropy Unit Exam.
Wednesday, February 5th: Conference calls with nonprofits that reached the semi-final round in the Magnified Giving grant competition. Review philanthropy unit exam results.
Friday, February 7th: Read and discuss Sonya Sones poem "Dear Teachers." Begin working with Tuesdays With Morrie by reading/listening to pages 1-40 of the text. and completing reflection.
Homework: Read through page 40 of Tuesdays With Morrie prior to class on Wednesday.
Reflection Question: What early text evidence shows that Morrie is a beloved teacher? How does that compare with what you read in Sonya Sones’ poem “Dear Teachers” and your own experiences?
Tuesdays With Morrie audiobook
Wednesday, February 5th: Conference calls with nonprofits that reached the semi-final round in the Magnified Giving grant competition. Review philanthropy unit exam results.
Friday, February 7th: Read and discuss Sonya Sones poem "Dear Teachers." Begin working with Tuesdays With Morrie by reading/listening to pages 1-40 of the text. and completing reflection.
Homework: Read through page 40 of Tuesdays With Morrie prior to class on Wednesday.
Reflection Question: What early text evidence shows that Morrie is a beloved teacher? How does that compare with what you read in Sonya Sones’ poem “Dear Teachers” and your own experiences?
Tuesdays With Morrie audiobook
Week Twenty Two
Monday, January 27nd - Review committee presentation expectations. (Each student should give a 5-10 minute presentation in which they share their nomination form as well as a brief video about their organization or the issue that it addresses. When you are not presenting, you should record the name of each student in your group, the nonprofit they nominated, and details about each organization that impressed you in your notebook). Reconvene and complete ballots individually.
Wednesday, January 29th - Complete 2025 Magnified Giving Bracket Challenge. Complete side-by-side analysis of non-profits, and determine which organizations will participate in next week's conference calls. Review S.M.A.R.T. goal progress with PSL teachers.
Friday, January 31st: Share upcoming opportunities, including small group field trip to Project Hope and Your Life, Your Choice. 2025 Magnified Giving Bracket update. Read “Justice is Beyond Charity: A Parable.” Notes on justice, charity, and evaluating nonprofits. View "The way we think about charity is dead wrong" and answer comprehension questions. Review for Philanthropy Exam. Homework: Time sheet with SMART goal progress due today. Study for Philanthropy Exam on Monday.
Wednesday, January 29th - Complete 2025 Magnified Giving Bracket Challenge. Complete side-by-side analysis of non-profits, and determine which organizations will participate in next week's conference calls. Review S.M.A.R.T. goal progress with PSL teachers.
Friday, January 31st: Share upcoming opportunities, including small group field trip to Project Hope and Your Life, Your Choice. 2025 Magnified Giving Bracket update. Read “Justice is Beyond Charity: A Parable.” Notes on justice, charity, and evaluating nonprofits. View "The way we think about charity is dead wrong" and answer comprehension questions. Review for Philanthropy Exam. Homework: Time sheet with SMART goal progress due today. Study for Philanthropy Exam on Monday.
Week Twenty One
Monday, January 20 - Wednesday, January 22 - MLK Day and Snow Days
Friday, January 24 - Submit InnerView time sheet by 3:00pm with progress report on SMART goal. Annual Fund update and Cleveland Cavs ticket incentive. Review nonprofit nomination presentation guidelines and exemplar. Make a copy of this template, complete slides 1-7, and share your presentation with [email protected] before the end of the block. For help completing your slides, please use this resource. Homework: Be prepared to present your nonprofit slides to a small group of peers on Monday, January 27th. Students who are absent on Monday, January 27th will receive a 0 for this assignment.
Friday, January 24 - Submit InnerView time sheet by 3:00pm with progress report on SMART goal. Annual Fund update and Cleveland Cavs ticket incentive. Review nonprofit nomination presentation guidelines and exemplar. Make a copy of this template, complete slides 1-7, and share your presentation with [email protected] before the end of the block. For help completing your slides, please use this resource. Homework: Be prepared to present your nonprofit slides to a small group of peers on Monday, January 27th. Students who are absent on Monday, January 27th will receive a 0 for this assignment.
Week Twenty
Monday, January 13 - Celebrate second quarter awards for service hours, recycling, Midterm Reflection and more. Send 10 emails for PSL annual fund campaign. Students awarded a TLC grant will briefly conference with Mrs. Trentanelli. Use remaining class time to reply to SMART goal emails if necessary.
Annual Fund Steps
1. Register HERE. Sign up using your school email address. SKIP phone number. Personalize your page by adding: your name, PSL-related photo, and your bio.
2. Add emails. You can copy/paste or add individually. Personalize the name associated with each email as appropriate.
Wednesday, January 15 - Introduce philanthropy unit. Share story of Bob’s Bugatti and take notes on philanthropists, The Giving Pledge, and Magnified Giving. Assessment: Read Jeff Green's Giving Pledge letter and answer comprehension questions. Then identify three nonprofitsmgapprovednonprofits.org/qualified-npos-northern-ohio-region/ whose mission resonates with you and explain why the work they do is important to you.
Friday, January 17 - Submit InnerView time sheet by 3:00pm with progress report on SMART goal. Review nonprofit nomination presentation guidelines and exemplar. Make a copy of this template and complete the title slide, mission statement slide, and promotional video slide before the end of class today. Share your presentation with [email protected] before you leave. For help identifying a nonprofit to nominate, please use this resource.
Annual Fund Steps
1. Register HERE. Sign up using your school email address. SKIP phone number. Personalize your page by adding: your name, PSL-related photo, and your bio.
2. Add emails. You can copy/paste or add individually. Personalize the name associated with each email as appropriate.
Wednesday, January 15 - Introduce philanthropy unit. Share story of Bob’s Bugatti and take notes on philanthropists, The Giving Pledge, and Magnified Giving. Assessment: Read Jeff Green's Giving Pledge letter and answer comprehension questions. Then identify three nonprofitsmgapprovednonprofits.org/qualified-npos-northern-ohio-region/ whose mission resonates with you and explain why the work they do is important to you.
Friday, January 17 - Submit InnerView time sheet by 3:00pm with progress report on SMART goal. Review nonprofit nomination presentation guidelines and exemplar. Make a copy of this template and complete the title slide, mission statement slide, and promotional video slide before the end of class today. Share your presentation with [email protected] before you leave. For help identifying a nonprofit to nominate, please use this resource.
Week Nineteen
Monday, January 6 - Finding Joy in Volunteering with Rob Toonkel.
Wednesday, January 8 - Review 3rd qtr. InnerView reflection rubric, S.M.A.R.T. goal rubric, and TLC Grant application.
TRADITIONAL PSL
1. Make a copy of this slide presentation.
2. Review the exemplar found on slide 2.
3. Create your own slide using the template on slide 3.
4. Copy your S.M.A.R.T. Goal from sheet and insert on slide 3 after making suggested revisions.
5. Share completed slide with Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli.
6. Email your supervisor with your SMART goal (see template), and CC Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli on the message.
7. Complete TLC Grant Application if you need funds to complete your S.M.A.R.T. goal.
HONORS PSL:
1. Make needed revisions to your S.M.A.R.T. Goal.
2. Email SMART goal to adult mentor overseeing your project (see template), and CC Soeder and Trent on the message.
3. Review S.M.A.R.T. Goal poster exemplars (Exemplar 1, Exemplar 2, Exemplar 3, Exemplar 4, Exemplar 5).
4. Create your own poster by copying one of the exemplar templates or creating your own from scratch using Canva or Google Slides (Note: When creating your own Google Slide from scratch, go to File, Page Setup, Custom, and make the dimensions 11.69" by 16.54")
5. Your poster must include your name, name and mission statement of the organization your project serves, S.M.A.R.T. goal, reflection that quantifies your impact, at least 2 photos, and personal touches that make this uniquely your own. Share progress with [email protected] before you leave today.
6. Complete TLC Grant Application if you need funds to complete your S.M.A.R.T. goal.
Friday, January 10 - Preview Annual Fund campaign for Monday including incentive opportunities. Review updated InnerView reflection rubric and complete time sheet with SMART goal for week ending January 10th. Review and revise S.M.A.R.T. goal elements (poster/bulletin board sign, email, etc) and conference with Soeder and Trent.
Wednesday, January 8 - Review 3rd qtr. InnerView reflection rubric, S.M.A.R.T. goal rubric, and TLC Grant application.
TRADITIONAL PSL
1. Make a copy of this slide presentation.
2. Review the exemplar found on slide 2.
3. Create your own slide using the template on slide 3.
4. Copy your S.M.A.R.T. Goal from sheet and insert on slide 3 after making suggested revisions.
5. Share completed slide with Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli.
6. Email your supervisor with your SMART goal (see template), and CC Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli on the message.
7. Complete TLC Grant Application if you need funds to complete your S.M.A.R.T. goal.
HONORS PSL:
1. Make needed revisions to your S.M.A.R.T. Goal.
2. Email SMART goal to adult mentor overseeing your project (see template), and CC Soeder and Trent on the message.
3. Review S.M.A.R.T. Goal poster exemplars (Exemplar 1, Exemplar 2, Exemplar 3, Exemplar 4, Exemplar 5).
4. Create your own poster by copying one of the exemplar templates or creating your own from scratch using Canva or Google Slides (Note: When creating your own Google Slide from scratch, go to File, Page Setup, Custom, and make the dimensions 11.69" by 16.54")
5. Your poster must include your name, name and mission statement of the organization your project serves, S.M.A.R.T. goal, reflection that quantifies your impact, at least 2 photos, and personal touches that make this uniquely your own. Share progress with [email protected] before you leave today.
6. Complete TLC Grant Application if you need funds to complete your S.M.A.R.T. goal.
Friday, January 10 - Preview Annual Fund campaign for Monday including incentive opportunities. Review updated InnerView reflection rubric and complete time sheet with SMART goal for week ending January 10th. Review and revise S.M.A.R.T. goal elements (poster/bulletin board sign, email, etc) and conference with Soeder and Trent.
Weeks Seventeen and Eighteen
Monday, December 9th
Introduce Midterm Question #3 (biography) and complete in class today.
Wednesday, December 11th - SPECIAL SCHEDULE
As part of Midterm Question #4, read Adam Davis' article "What We Don't Talk About When We Don't Talk About Service" and participate in classroom activity.
Friday, December 13th - SPECIAL SCHEDULE
Turn in time sheets by 3pm today. Wrap up Holiday Food Drive by collecting donations, sorting donations, and delivering donations to the Perry Center.
Monday, December 16th - SPECIAL SCHEDULE
If we meet our Holiday Food Drive goal, today will be our PSL Day of Celebration. If we do not meet our Holiday Food Drive goal we will introduce Midterm Question #5.
Tuesday, December 17th - Friday, December 20th
We will NOT meet as a class. Students should sign up for a Midterm Conference time (see Infinite Campus message that was sent on 12/12 at 7am for SignUp Genius).
Click HERE to see the testing schedule for 12/10 through 12/16
Introduce Midterm Question #3 (biography) and complete in class today.
Wednesday, December 11th - SPECIAL SCHEDULE
As part of Midterm Question #4, read Adam Davis' article "What We Don't Talk About When We Don't Talk About Service" and participate in classroom activity.
Friday, December 13th - SPECIAL SCHEDULE
Turn in time sheets by 3pm today. Wrap up Holiday Food Drive by collecting donations, sorting donations, and delivering donations to the Perry Center.
Monday, December 16th - SPECIAL SCHEDULE
If we meet our Holiday Food Drive goal, today will be our PSL Day of Celebration. If we do not meet our Holiday Food Drive goal we will introduce Midterm Question #5.
Tuesday, December 17th - Friday, December 20th
We will NOT meet as a class. Students should sign up for a Midterm Conference time (see Infinite Campus message that was sent on 12/12 at 7am for SignUp Genius).
Click HERE to see the testing schedule for 12/10 through 12/16
Week Sixteen
Monday, December 2nd
No school due to snow day. Stay warm!
Wednesday, December 4th
Honors/Traditional PSL:
1. Introduce Midterm Conferences, and review the conference schedule (sign ups available next week).
2.Introduce Hart's Ladder of Youth Participation, and develop a 3rd quarter PACE Leadership Project.
Friday, December 6th
1. The Holiday Food Drive begins today! Review goals, expectations, and schedule.
2. Watch Chimamanda Adichie's TED Talk "The Danger of a Single Story" and develop response in PSL notebook.
3. Time sheet are due at 3pm today.
Please note that we are on a special schedule next week. Click HERE for details.
No school due to snow day. Stay warm!
Wednesday, December 4th
Honors/Traditional PSL:
1. Introduce Midterm Conferences, and review the conference schedule (sign ups available next week).
2.Introduce Hart's Ladder of Youth Participation, and develop a 3rd quarter PACE Leadership Project.
Friday, December 6th
1. The Holiday Food Drive begins today! Review goals, expectations, and schedule.
2. Watch Chimamanda Adichie's TED Talk "The Danger of a Single Story" and develop response in PSL notebook.
3. Time sheet are due at 3pm today.
Please note that we are on a special schedule next week. Click HERE for details.
Week Fifteen
Monday, November 25th
Block 2: Participate in Poverty Simulation at Wickliffe High School.
Blocks 3 and 4: Participate in sessions presented by the Lake County General Health District or Project White Butterfly.
Homework: Continue working on Addiction and Recovery summative. When finished, submit InnerView time sheet documenting your efforts.
Block 2: Participate in Poverty Simulation at Wickliffe High School.
Blocks 3 and 4: Participate in sessions presented by the Lake County General Health District or Project White Butterfly.
Homework: Continue working on Addiction and Recovery summative. When finished, submit InnerView time sheet documenting your efforts.
Week Fourteen
Monday, November 18th
Introduce Addiction and Recovery Performance Summative. Discuss Heroine and classroom speakers' stories in small groups following the TQE approach. Complete exit slip.
Homework: Read through page 319 of Heroine prior to class on Friday. Attend tonight's CPR refresher course at 7pm (optional).
Wednesday, November 20th
Watch the MSNBC documentary One Nation, Overdosed and complete viewing guide.
Friday, November 22nd
Introduce the Holiday Food Drive, and select time(s) to ring the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Bell at IGA.
Homework: Time sheets are due by 3pm today.
Introduce Addiction and Recovery Performance Summative. Discuss Heroine and classroom speakers' stories in small groups following the TQE approach. Complete exit slip.
Homework: Read through page 319 of Heroine prior to class on Friday. Attend tonight's CPR refresher course at 7pm (optional).
Wednesday, November 20th
Watch the MSNBC documentary One Nation, Overdosed and complete viewing guide.
Friday, November 22nd
Introduce the Holiday Food Drive, and select time(s) to ring the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Bell at IGA.
Homework: Time sheets are due by 3pm today.
Week Thirteen
Monday, November 11th
Traditional PSl: Continue reading Heroine and participate in TQE discussion.
Honors PSL: Read Stephanie Stark's 2014 article "Watching Friends Recover from Addiction on Facebook" and take notes on America's response to the opioid crisis. View "War on Drugs is an Epic Fail."
Homework: Read through page 202 prior to class on Friday.
Wednesday, November 13th
Participate in conversation on addiction and recovery with Officer Leonbruno of Madison and Willoughby Hills and Sgt. Ovalle from the Perry Village Police Department. Continue reading and discussing Heroine. Read through page 202 prior to class on Friday.
Friday, November 15th
Complete InnerView time sheet by 3pm today. Engage in conversations on addiction and recovery with local community members.
Heroine Reading Schedule
By Friday 11/8 - page 75
By Friday 11/15 - page 202
By Friday, 11/22 - page 319
By Monday, 11/25 - page 403
Traditional PSl: Continue reading Heroine and participate in TQE discussion.
Honors PSL: Read Stephanie Stark's 2014 article "Watching Friends Recover from Addiction on Facebook" and take notes on America's response to the opioid crisis. View "War on Drugs is an Epic Fail."
Homework: Read through page 202 prior to class on Friday.
Wednesday, November 13th
Participate in conversation on addiction and recovery with Officer Leonbruno of Madison and Willoughby Hills and Sgt. Ovalle from the Perry Village Police Department. Continue reading and discussing Heroine. Read through page 202 prior to class on Friday.
Friday, November 15th
Complete InnerView time sheet by 3pm today. Engage in conversations on addiction and recovery with local community members.
Heroine Reading Schedule
By Friday 11/8 - page 75
By Friday 11/15 - page 202
By Friday, 11/22 - page 319
By Monday, 11/25 - page 403
Week Twelve
Monday, November 4th: Upper Arlington Visit. Voter registration, polling place walk through, and mock election.
Tuesday, November 5th: Election night watch party (optional).
Wednesday, November 6th:
Introduce Heroine by completing an anticipation guide, and begin reading the text. Read through page 75 prior to class on Friday.
By Friday 11/8 - page 75
By Friday 11/15 - page 202
By Friday, 11/22 - page 319
By Monday, 11/25 - page 403
Friday, November 8th:
Honors PSL: Preview the unit summative. Continue reading Heroine and participate in a TQE discussion on the book.
Traditional PSL: Read Stephanie Stark's 2014 article "Watching Friends Recover from Addiction on Facebook" and take notes on America's response to the opioid crisis. View "War on Drugs is an Epic Fail."
Homework: Read through page 202 prior to class next Friday.
Tuesday, November 5th: Election night watch party (optional).
Wednesday, November 6th:
Introduce Heroine by completing an anticipation guide, and begin reading the text. Read through page 75 prior to class on Friday.
By Friday 11/8 - page 75
By Friday 11/15 - page 202
By Friday, 11/22 - page 319
By Monday, 11/25 - page 403
Friday, November 8th:
Honors PSL: Preview the unit summative. Continue reading Heroine and participate in a TQE discussion on the book.
Traditional PSL: Read Stephanie Stark's 2014 article "Watching Friends Recover from Addiction on Facebook" and take notes on America's response to the opioid crisis. View "War on Drugs is an Epic Fail."
Homework: Read through page 202 prior to class next Friday.
Week Eleven
Monday, October 28th
1st Quarter Reflection and Celebration Day!
1. Submit time sheet, and turn in The Glass Castle and Everyday Ambassador.
2. Watch PSL alumni Melanie Johnson ‘21 share her wisdom in “Find your humanity, dust it off, and never bury again.”
3. Enjoy treats from the PSL Kitchen and celebrate 1st quarter successes.
4. Take 1st quarter survey and vote in PSL’s first annual Cutest Pet Contest.
Wednesday, October 30th
Begin mini unit Listen, Learn, Vote: Election 2024.
Honors PSL: Participate in "One Small Step" conversations using StoryCorps guidelines.
Traditional PSL: Listen to and analyze two "One Small Step" conversations.
Click HERE for Cassandra and Dave, and click HERE for April and Jonathan.
Friday, November 1st
Remote Learning Day. Carefully read “What’s at Stake” from The New York Times and complete reading guide (due at the start of class on Monday). Submit time sheet by 3pm today. Note: Honors PSL should share final essay with Mrs. Trentanelli today, too.
1st Quarter Reflection and Celebration Day!
1. Submit time sheet, and turn in The Glass Castle and Everyday Ambassador.
2. Watch PSL alumni Melanie Johnson ‘21 share her wisdom in “Find your humanity, dust it off, and never bury again.”
3. Enjoy treats from the PSL Kitchen and celebrate 1st quarter successes.
4. Take 1st quarter survey and vote in PSL’s first annual Cutest Pet Contest.
Wednesday, October 30th
Begin mini unit Listen, Learn, Vote: Election 2024.
Honors PSL: Participate in "One Small Step" conversations using StoryCorps guidelines.
Traditional PSL: Listen to and analyze two "One Small Step" conversations.
Click HERE for Cassandra and Dave, and click HERE for April and Jonathan.
Friday, November 1st
Remote Learning Day. Carefully read “What’s at Stake” from The New York Times and complete reading guide (due at the start of class on Monday). Submit time sheet by 3pm today. Note: Honors PSL should share final essay with Mrs. Trentanelli today, too.
Week Ten
Monday, October 21st: Celebrations, The Glass Castle, speakers, field trips, Chicago urban plunge, and Kiva and Cane's. Violence against the homeless. What would you do? (NPR radio broadcast, Reading Guide for Violence and Hate Crimes Against Unhoused Americans: 2020-2022). ). Homework: Get notes in order for exam on Friday.
Wednesday, October 23: Kiva introduction and extra service opportunity. Notes on "Empowering Global Change Through Microfinance: Kiva." Assignment: Go to Kiva.org and select a borrower you'd like to support. Then create a 3 slide presentation following these guidelines:
Wednesday, October 23: Kiva introduction and extra service opportunity. Notes on "Empowering Global Change Through Microfinance: Kiva." Assignment: Go to Kiva.org and select a borrower you'd like to support. Then create a 3 slide presentation following these guidelines:
- Slide 1 Loan Information: Name of borrower, country, summary of loan request, Kiva link
- Slide 2 Connections: Identify Global Goal and explain how this loan relates to your PSL service
- Slide 3 Pitch for a Purpose: Days remaining and percent funded. Complete these 3 statements:
- "I hate it when..."
- "I love it when..."
- "That's why I urge you to support..."
- CLICK HERE to review an exemplar for inspiration.
- Share slides with [email protected].
Week Nine
Monday, October 14th: Prepare 3 questions for speakers from Extended Housing in your PSL notebook.
Honors PSL: Review essay assignment, and supporting resource. Intro paragraph is due Friday. Complete hexagonal quiz in small groups. Exit slip: Share video with Mrs. Trentanelli.
Traditional PSL: Assign/discuss One Pager. Complete 50% of quote scavenger hunt as today's reading quiz. Exit slip: Turn in scavenger hunt document to Mrs. Trentanelli.
Wednesday, October 16th: Participate in conversation on homelessness with guests from Extended Housing, Inc. Use any remaining class time to read The Glass Castle, or work on essay/One Pager.
Friday, October: 18th: End of 1st quarter grading period. Turn in time sheets by 3pm today.
Block 2: Tour Karpos.
Block 3: Tour SubZero Mission.
Block 4: Tour Extended Housing’s McKinley Grove Apartments.
The Glass Castle Reading Schedule
By Friday, 9/27…. Page 80
By Friday, 10/4…. Page 163
By Friday, 10/11… Page 213
By Friday, 10/18… Page 288
Honors PSL: Review essay assignment, and supporting resource. Intro paragraph is due Friday. Complete hexagonal quiz in small groups. Exit slip: Share video with Mrs. Trentanelli.
Traditional PSL: Assign/discuss One Pager. Complete 50% of quote scavenger hunt as today's reading quiz. Exit slip: Turn in scavenger hunt document to Mrs. Trentanelli.
Wednesday, October 16th: Participate in conversation on homelessness with guests from Extended Housing, Inc. Use any remaining class time to read The Glass Castle, or work on essay/One Pager.
Friday, October: 18th: End of 1st quarter grading period. Turn in time sheets by 3pm today.
Block 2: Tour Karpos.
Block 3: Tour SubZero Mission.
Block 4: Tour Extended Housing’s McKinley Grove Apartments.
The Glass Castle Reading Schedule
By Friday, 9/27…. Page 80
By Friday, 10/4…. Page 163
By Friday, 10/11… Page 213
By Friday, 10/18… Page 288
Week Eight
Monday, 10/7 and Wednesday, 10/9:
Celebrate PSL highlights. Watch God Bless the Child, and complete the accompanying viewing guide.
Honors PSL Reminders: Turn in two week read reflection (Everyday Ambassador) today.
Friday, 10/11: No school. NEOEA Day. Time sheets are due at 3pm on Friday.
Celebrate PSL highlights. Watch God Bless the Child, and complete the accompanying viewing guide.
Honors PSL Reminders: Turn in two week read reflection (Everyday Ambassador) today.
Friday, 10/11: No school. NEOEA Day. Time sheets are due at 3pm on Friday.
Week Seven
Monday, September 30th
Review levels of civic engagement. Take notes on the causes of poverty and homelessness.
Wednesday, October 2nd
Review Million Dollar Murray and take notes on “Solving Chronic Homelessness”. View NBC news video and Daily Show videos to see the success that Utah had with Housing First model.
Homework: Read The Glass Castle through page 163 on Friday.
Friday, October 4th
Traditional PSL: Discuss The Glass Castle, and participate in the quotation scavenger hunt. Preview the One Pager assignment.
Honors PSL: Discuss The Glass Castle and Everyday Ambassador. Introduce essay assignment. Complete two week read assignment for Everyday Ambassador by Monday.
The Glass Castle Reading Schedule
By Friday, 9/27…. Page 80
By Friday, 10/4…. Page 163
By Friday, 10/11… Page 213
By Friday, 10/18… Page 288
Review levels of civic engagement. Take notes on the causes of poverty and homelessness.
Wednesday, October 2nd
Review Million Dollar Murray and take notes on “Solving Chronic Homelessness”. View NBC news video and Daily Show videos to see the success that Utah had with Housing First model.
Homework: Read The Glass Castle through page 163 on Friday.
Friday, October 4th
Traditional PSL: Discuss The Glass Castle, and participate in the quotation scavenger hunt. Preview the One Pager assignment.
Honors PSL: Discuss The Glass Castle and Everyday Ambassador. Introduce essay assignment. Complete two week read assignment for Everyday Ambassador by Monday.
The Glass Castle Reading Schedule
By Friday, 9/27…. Page 80
By Friday, 10/4…. Page 163
By Friday, 10/11… Page 213
By Friday, 10/18… Page 288
Week Six
Monday, September 23rd
Introduce unit on Poverty and Homelessness by participating in Shelter Seekers activity. Take notes on Homelessness in Lake County and levels of civic engagement. Complete exit slip.
Honors Homework: Continue reading Everyday Ambassador, with a plan to finish by Monday, 9/30.
Wednesday, September 25th
Introduce The Glass Castle and begin reading the memoir.
Homework: Read through page 80 of The Glass Castle prior to class on Friday.
Friday, September 27th:
Remote learning day. Take reverse quiz (due at 3pm today for attendance purposes). Continue reading The Glass Castle. Time sheets due by 3pm today.
Honors Homework: Finish reading Everyday Ambassador by Monday.
The Glass Castle Reading Schedule
By Friday, 9/27…. Page 80
By Friday, 10/4…. Page 163
By Friday, 10/11… Page 213
By Friday, 10/18… Page 288
Introduce unit on Poverty and Homelessness by participating in Shelter Seekers activity. Take notes on Homelessness in Lake County and levels of civic engagement. Complete exit slip.
Honors Homework: Continue reading Everyday Ambassador, with a plan to finish by Monday, 9/30.
Wednesday, September 25th
Introduce The Glass Castle and begin reading the memoir.
Homework: Read through page 80 of The Glass Castle prior to class on Friday.
Friday, September 27th:
Remote learning day. Take reverse quiz (due at 3pm today for attendance purposes). Continue reading The Glass Castle. Time sheets due by 3pm today.
Honors Homework: Finish reading Everyday Ambassador by Monday.
The Glass Castle Reading Schedule
By Friday, 9/27…. Page 80
By Friday, 10/4…. Page 163
By Friday, 10/11… Page 213
By Friday, 10/18… Page 288
Week Five
Monday, September 16th:
Review InnerView opportunities and sign up for extra service hours as appropriate.
Honors PSL: Participate in group discussion on independent reading texts. Complete Two Week Read reflection (access HERE) by Wednesday. Review for Wednesday’s exam.
Traditional PSL: Review for Wednesday’s exam on Service Learning 101.
Wednesday, September 18th:
Take open note exam on Service Learning 101. If you use your notebook, you will be required to leave it in the PSL Classroom as the conclusion of your exam.
Friday, September 20th: Turn in InnerView time sheets by 3pm today. Participate in pumpkin harvest to benefit PSL Annual Fund.
Adjusted Bell Schedule for 9/20
7:45 - 9:00 (1st BLOCK - 75 minutes)
9:05 - 10:15 (2nd BLOCK - 70 minutes) PSL BEGINS AT 9:10AM
10:15 - 10:35 (ICE)
10:35 - 11:05 (3A)
11:05 - 11:35 (3B) PSL BEGINS AT 11:10AM
11:35 - 12:05 (3C)
12:05 - 12:35 (3D)
12:35 - 1:10 (4A) PSL BEGINS AT 12:40PM
1:10 - 1:45 (4B)
Assembly 1:45 - 2:31pm
Reminder: Any student who has NOT accepted a volunteer position and/or will not earn at least two hours fof service this week must report to class during their scheduled PSL block on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students who will be volunteering with their PSL partner agency for at least two hours before Friday at 3pm do NOT need to be in class on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Review InnerView opportunities and sign up for extra service hours as appropriate.
Honors PSL: Participate in group discussion on independent reading texts. Complete Two Week Read reflection (access HERE) by Wednesday. Review for Wednesday’s exam.
Traditional PSL: Review for Wednesday’s exam on Service Learning 101.
Wednesday, September 18th:
Take open note exam on Service Learning 101. If you use your notebook, you will be required to leave it in the PSL Classroom as the conclusion of your exam.
Friday, September 20th: Turn in InnerView time sheets by 3pm today. Participate in pumpkin harvest to benefit PSL Annual Fund.
Adjusted Bell Schedule for 9/20
7:45 - 9:00 (1st BLOCK - 75 minutes)
9:05 - 10:15 (2nd BLOCK - 70 minutes) PSL BEGINS AT 9:10AM
10:15 - 10:35 (ICE)
10:35 - 11:05 (3A)
11:05 - 11:35 (3B) PSL BEGINS AT 11:10AM
11:35 - 12:05 (3C)
12:05 - 12:35 (3D)
12:35 - 1:10 (4A) PSL BEGINS AT 12:40PM
1:10 - 1:45 (4B)
Assembly 1:45 - 2:31pm
Reminder: Any student who has NOT accepted a volunteer position and/or will not earn at least two hours fof service this week must report to class during their scheduled PSL block on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students who will be volunteering with their PSL partner agency for at least two hours before Friday at 3pm do NOT need to be in class on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Week Four
Monday, Sept. 9: PHS Guidance Department visits PSL to introduce SCOIR, review Common App, and explain resources available to transition to college, career, or military after high school. Participate in conversations on the PSL Survival Guide, placement check in, and more. Homework: Study and organize notes for Service Learning 101 Exam.
Tuesday, Sept. 10: Any student who has NOT accepted a volunteer position must report to class during their scheduled PSL block today. Students who will be volunteering with their PSL partner agency for at least two hours before Friday at 3pm do NOT need to be in class today.
Wednesday, Sept. 11: Discuss 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance. Examine Dear Replacement letters in small groups, and complete exit slip. Participate in lesson on confidentiality.
Thursday, Sept. 12: Any student who has NOT accepted a volunteer position must report to class during their scheduled PSL block today. Students who will be volunteering with their PSL partner agency for at least two hours before Friday at 3pm do NOT need to be in class today.
Friday, Sept. 13: Introduce time sheet rubric, score sample time sheet reflections. Create an InnerView account today in order to track volunteer hours this year. This slide show will show you where to click in order to add a service opportunity or service activity. Homework: Continue to monitor email and reply promptly to PSL partner agencies. Complete reflections for 9/11 Day of Service Activities (i.e. pancake breakfast, beach clean-up, cemetery project, Giving Garden, and Fall Festival).
Tuesday, Sept. 10: Any student who has NOT accepted a volunteer position must report to class during their scheduled PSL block today. Students who will be volunteering with their PSL partner agency for at least two hours before Friday at 3pm do NOT need to be in class today.
Wednesday, Sept. 11: Discuss 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance. Examine Dear Replacement letters in small groups, and complete exit slip. Participate in lesson on confidentiality.
Thursday, Sept. 12: Any student who has NOT accepted a volunteer position must report to class during their scheduled PSL block today. Students who will be volunteering with their PSL partner agency for at least two hours before Friday at 3pm do NOT need to be in class today.
Friday, Sept. 13: Introduce time sheet rubric, score sample time sheet reflections. Create an InnerView account today in order to track volunteer hours this year. This slide show will show you where to click in order to add a service opportunity or service activity. Homework: Continue to monitor email and reply promptly to PSL partner agencies. Complete reflections for 9/11 Day of Service Activities (i.e. pancake breakfast, beach clean-up, cemetery project, Giving Garden, and Fall Festival).
Week Three
Tuesday, September 3rd - Introduce Fall Festival bonus opportunity. Highlight Perry Local Schools opportunities. Review interview locations in MW. Complete Interview Day prep sheet, capturing the mission/purpose of the organizations you are interviewing with, and preparing three follow up questions for each interview session.
Homework: Prepare for tomorrow's interviews! Make sure to have at least 5 copies of your resume printed prior to the start of class.
Wednesday, September 4th - Interview Day! Make sure you are dressed to impress, and that you have at least 5 copies of your resume printed prior to the start of class.
Thursday, September 5th - Conference individually with PSL teachers to discuss where you will fulfill your volunteer requirements this year. Participate in conversation on confidentiality. Email the organizations that you interviewed using professional communication guidelines. American Legion to PSL (block 3); Homework: Complete confidentiality discussion guide.
Friday, September 6th - 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance Activities Commence:
Block 1: SADD members hosting pancake breakfast for veterans at the Perry Park pavilion.
Block 2: Meet at PSL for attendance. Volunteer at Lake Erie Bluffs beach clean-up.
Block 3: Meet at PSL. Volunteer with American Legion at Perry Cemetery.
Block 4: Meet in Giving Garden (back hallway of PHS near Mr. Bezzeg's room). Volunteer at Giving Garden for potato harvest or PSL Center for Civic Engagement for recycling.
Saturday, September 7th - Perry Fall Festival
Resume Grade Revision Steps
1. Revise resume using feedback from Mrs. Trentanelli.
2. Print out updated resume and staple to front of original resume/rubric.
3. Turn in on/before Thursday, September 5th.
Homework: Prepare for tomorrow's interviews! Make sure to have at least 5 copies of your resume printed prior to the start of class.
Wednesday, September 4th - Interview Day! Make sure you are dressed to impress, and that you have at least 5 copies of your resume printed prior to the start of class.
Thursday, September 5th - Conference individually with PSL teachers to discuss where you will fulfill your volunteer requirements this year. Participate in conversation on confidentiality. Email the organizations that you interviewed using professional communication guidelines. American Legion to PSL (block 3); Homework: Complete confidentiality discussion guide.
Friday, September 6th - 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance Activities Commence:
Block 1: SADD members hosting pancake breakfast for veterans at the Perry Park pavilion.
Block 2: Meet at PSL for attendance. Volunteer at Lake Erie Bluffs beach clean-up.
Block 3: Meet at PSL. Volunteer with American Legion at Perry Cemetery.
Block 4: Meet in Giving Garden (back hallway of PHS near Mr. Bezzeg's room). Volunteer at Giving Garden for potato harvest or PSL Center for Civic Engagement for recycling.
Saturday, September 7th - Perry Fall Festival
Resume Grade Revision Steps
1. Revise resume using feedback from Mrs. Trentanelli.
2. Print out updated resume and staple to front of original resume/rubric.
3. Turn in on/before Thursday, September 5th.
Week Two
Monday, August 26th - Evaluate sample resumes using rubric. Use remaining time as a resume work day, and complete THIS form and submit resume by the end of the block. Conference individually with Mr. Soeder or Mrs. Trentanelli as needed.
Resume Samples: Exemplar 1, Exemplar 2, and Exemplar 3.
Homework: Honors students should let Mrs. Trentanelli know their book selection for their Two Week Read.
Tuesday, August 27th - Review list of organizations that will be interviewing students, research each organization on the PSL partner agency page, select your top 5, and be prepared to share your list by tomorrow.
Wednesday, August 28th - Introduce the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and participate in a learning station rotation.
Thursday, August 29th - Review resumes and discuss revision opportunities. Participate in conversations on empathy.
Resume Grade Revision Steps
1. Revise resume using feedback from Mrs. Trentanelli.
2. Print out updated resume and staple to front of original resume/rubric.
3. Turn in on/before Thursday, September 6th.
Friday, August 30th - Review interview prep slide show and schedule and submit corrections as needed.
Resume Samples: Exemplar 1, Exemplar 2, and Exemplar 3.
Homework: Honors students should let Mrs. Trentanelli know their book selection for their Two Week Read.
Tuesday, August 27th - Review list of organizations that will be interviewing students, research each organization on the PSL partner agency page, select your top 5, and be prepared to share your list by tomorrow.
Wednesday, August 28th - Introduce the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and participate in a learning station rotation.
Thursday, August 29th - Review resumes and discuss revision opportunities. Participate in conversations on empathy.
Resume Grade Revision Steps
1. Revise resume using feedback from Mrs. Trentanelli.
2. Print out updated resume and staple to front of original resume/rubric.
3. Turn in on/before Thursday, September 6th.
Friday, August 30th - Review interview prep slide show and schedule and submit corrections as needed.
Week One
Monday, August 19th
Welcome to PSL. Watch the message from the PSL class of 2024. Review syllabus. Details: Bring notebook, folder, and pen/pencil to class every day!
Homework: Honors PSL students should turn in their dialectical journal prior to the end of class today.
Tuesday, August 20th
Notes on "What is Service Learning?" Pass out required forms. Introduce 9/11 Day of Service and sign up for Fall Festival. Play PSL Center for Civic Engagement and Manchester West B-I-N-G-O.
Homework: Required forms (parent involvement form, liability waiver, transportation waiver, book form) and Annual Update all due Friday, August 23rd.
Wednesday, August 21st
Honors PSL: Read and discuss Marge Piercy's poem "To Be of Use," and complete writing assignment Review summer reading assignment. Introduce the Two Week Read assignment.
Traditional PSL: Read “Service-Learning: A Balanced Approach to Experiential Education” by Andrew Furco, take active reading notes, and complete 5-3-1 graphic organizer.
Homework: All PSL forms (parent involvement form, transportation waiver, liability waiver, and book form) due on Friday, August 26th. Bring notebook to class every day.
Thursday, August 22nd - Participate in the See Yourself assessment with Dr. Jessie Baginski from Fleur de Lead to determine personal strengths.
Friday, August 23rd - Review resume assignment slide presentation, rubric, and exemplar. Begin working on resume in class.
Homework: Share your resume with [email protected] and [email protected] by the end of your PSL class on Monday, August 26th. Note...your completed resume represents a summative exam grade for the quarter.
Welcome to PSL. Watch the message from the PSL class of 2024. Review syllabus. Details: Bring notebook, folder, and pen/pencil to class every day!
Homework: Honors PSL students should turn in their dialectical journal prior to the end of class today.
Tuesday, August 20th
Notes on "What is Service Learning?" Pass out required forms. Introduce 9/11 Day of Service and sign up for Fall Festival. Play PSL Center for Civic Engagement and Manchester West B-I-N-G-O.
Homework: Required forms (parent involvement form, liability waiver, transportation waiver, book form) and Annual Update all due Friday, August 23rd.
Wednesday, August 21st
Honors PSL: Read and discuss Marge Piercy's poem "To Be of Use," and complete writing assignment Review summer reading assignment. Introduce the Two Week Read assignment.
Traditional PSL: Read “Service-Learning: A Balanced Approach to Experiential Education” by Andrew Furco, take active reading notes, and complete 5-3-1 graphic organizer.
Homework: All PSL forms (parent involvement form, transportation waiver, liability waiver, and book form) due on Friday, August 26th. Bring notebook to class every day.
Thursday, August 22nd - Participate in the See Yourself assessment with Dr. Jessie Baginski from Fleur de Lead to determine personal strengths.
Friday, August 23rd - Review resume assignment slide presentation, rubric, and exemplar. Begin working on resume in class.
Homework: Share your resume with [email protected] and [email protected] by the end of your PSL class on Monday, August 26th. Note...your completed resume represents a summative exam grade for the quarter.
