Mrs. Eimiller's classes

Using Google docs for your personal storage in the cloud:

http://docs.google.com/a/swcsk12.com

Method Test Prep is broadcasting a 

FREE SAT Prep class 

tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 9:00 pm.

Go to

https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/983308391

to pre-register.

This workshop will cover strategies for dealing with SAT/ACT percent questions and SAT/ACT questions dealing with one of the most common grammar rules tested. Every 9th, 10th, and 11th grade student will benefit from participating in this class. 

They record these workshops, so students should register even if they can't be on live.

 

 Are you taking the SAT or PSAT this Fall? 

Check out the hints at this link: 

Seven Things Students Should Know About the SAT Test

and then...

check out the information and practice tests in this Infotrac data base:

Testing and Education Reference Center:

http://www.nelnetsolutions.com/terc/default.aspx?sponsor=2088

Taking College Board exams?

Click here to see

Eight Things You Should Know About the ACT Test

Mr. Brown's Senior Economics class:

Here are his suggestions for authoratative sites for the information you need for your budget project:

Careercruising for college costs and other info: Career Cruising for college costs

NY Health Insurance for cost estimates: http://www.ins.state.ny.us/ihmoindx.htm
Occupational Outlook Handbook for wages by area and occupation: http://www.bls.gov/ncs/ocs/compub.htm#NY

Cost of living calculator: http://www.bestplaces.net/col/?salary=35000&city1=27460&2=20620

Tax Calculator: compute how much of your paycheck you actually get to take home:  http://www.paycheckcity.com/netpaycalc/netpaycalculator.asp

Wegmans: create a list for grocery shopping: http://www.wegmans.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/HomepageView?storeId=10052&catalogId=10002&langId=-1&clear=true

CraigsList for housing, cars, etc.: http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites.html

Welcome to the 2013-14 School Year

at the SWHS Library

It's a new school year and we have NEW STUFF. 

GOOD STUFF!

Look for the magazines you like: read them here & save a little $$

We have added about 200 new books so far and are still ordering.

If you don't see anything that looks good, ask us for suggestions!

Are you a fan of the Hunger Games trilogy? Do you like to compete? On Saturday, June 1st, the Sugar Grove Library is sponsoring the Sugar Grove Hunger Games. Click on the link below to see the trailer & find out what's involved.

http://studio.stupeflix.com/v/pzvinYJRf3/?autoplay=1

Don't miss the chance to win these amazing prizes:

Prizes for the Sugar Grove Hunger Games have been decided! Each member of the winning team will receive a Kindle eReader! Then the top-scoring individual from each team will compete in a final round for: 1st-$300 Visa Gift Card, 2nd-$200 Visa Gift Card, and 3rd-$100 Visa Gift Card. Registrations are due at the library by May 16th! If you don't have a full team we can add you to one!

 

 

Ask Mrs. Kane for the entry form, or download the rules and entry form from the Library site: http://www.sgfreelibrary.org/