Week of December 17th

One more week!

Finish Line Challenge by PSHS marketing students Brent Eaton and Andrew Creed

 

 

Everyone have a safe and enjoyable holiday!  See you next year!

Week of December 10th

Two more weeks left before vacation and lots to do before then!
Stock Market Game ends on Friday, Dec. 14th
Study take home tests and take tests on computers in school.
Prepare role play and practice.
Continue working on DECA projects.  Final draft due Jan. 18th.
Thank you, Amanda Ward for shopping over the weekend for Adopt a Child!

Massachusetts Women's Conference was amazing!  Very inspiring! 

 PSHS juniors and seniors enjoying the conference

What I heard and learned . . .

In 2010, 104 million women owned businesses, representing 84% of global GDP.
Women own 10 million firms and employ 13 million people.
Companies achieve better financial results with women on executive committees.

Charlotte Beers, @charlottebeers, advertising guru, speaker
"When you talk do so with personal “clarity, memorability, and persuasion.”
“Stand for the person who has no other voice – you.”
"Sometimes it is more important to be “leaderly” than “womanly.”

Dr. Brené Brown, @brenebrown, research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work,   author, speaker
“There is no equation where vulnerability equals weakness.”
“Most of us are afraid and brave everyday, every minute at the exact same time.”
“If you aren’t in the arena everyday getting your butt kicked then I don’t want to hear your opinion on my work.”
"Vulnerability = courage"
"Show up to be seen."

See Dr. Brown's TED talk here:

Deepak Chopra, @deepakchopra, world renowned physician, mind body health author, internist, and endocrinologist
Leaders acronym
Look and listen deeply
Emotional bonding
Awareness
Doing
Empowerment
Responsibility
Synchronicity


Arianna Huffington, @ariannahuff, president and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media Group, a nationally syndicated columnist, and author of thirteen books.
"We must “redefine success. We have accepted the male version of success” as a ladder. “Careers aren’t ladders they are more like a jungle gym.” You make lateral moves, change interests, etc. “It makes life more rich.”
“Stress reduction = sleep.”
“Leadership is about seeing the iceberg before it hits the Titanic and doing something about it.”

Meredith Walker, @smrtgrls, former SNL talent manager, producer of Smart Girls Channel for YouTube/Google with Amy Poehler.
"Get your hair wet."  Explore to find out what you want to do.
"Caring is cool."
Smart Girls Channel:    http://www.youtube.com/user/smartgirls?

Week of December 3rd

Reminder - DECA field trip forms and registration fee due this Tuesday, Dec. 4th.
We will also have a speaker from Bay State College on the same day.

Adopt a Child money is due by Period E on Thursday, Dec. 6th.  Shopping needs to be completed before Monday, Dec. 10th.

The Women's Conference is on Thursday, Dec. 6th.  We will leave PSHS at 6:30 am and return around 4 pm.  Please dress professionally.

On Monday and Tuesday of last week, Marketing and Electrical students prepared trees for the Festival of Trees held this past weekend.  Money raised from the sale of trees helps Cranberry Hospice.


Mercedes Anderson and Sara Mahan admire the tree they worked on




Greg O'Brien and Dan Broderick proud of their effort





Emily Schlecht and Alex Krastanov string lights



Week of November 19th

It has been a busy November!  Our fundraisers this month were successful - McDonald's night, Fashion Talent Show; combined with October concession stand, we are looking good!  Thanks to those that helped at our events!  Those students selling 5 fashion show tickets will receive additional points on their Term 2 grade.
  
DECA field trip and consent forms for district competition will be going home this week. 
Districts will be January 10-11 at the Sea Crest Hotel in Falmouth. 
Registration remains at $125 and will be due Tuesday, December 4th.
If anyone has a parent or family member whose place of work may be able to sponsor a DECA student, please ask them.

Short week with Thanksgiving!  Don't forget items for turkey baskets on Monday.
Hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend!
Monday - Pajama Day   Tuesday - Hallway Day     Wednesday - School colors day
PowderPuff game Tuesday night at 6 pm
Thanksgiving Day game at 10 am at PNHS

Go South!!

DECA Fundraiser Events

Friday, October 26th 7 pm            
Concession Stand at PSHS football game

Monday, November 5th  5-7 pm  
McDonald's  Exit 6  15% of sales towards DECA

Thursday, November 15th  7-9 pm 
Fashion/ Talent Show

Do your part to help out at these events.  The money raised helps to defray costs to attend DECA conferences.

Vote for PSHS marketing students now thru 10/23

Vote daily now through 3 pm on Oct. 23^rd for my Plymouth South students’  two entries in the Council for Economic Education video contest.  http://goo.gl/IIipB

Thank you to PSHS Graphic Arts for assisting with the videos.
Thanks for your support!

Good Marketing Info for DECA Projects

7 Targeted Social Networks Niche Marketers Should Try
http://goo.gl/Dm7ji

Why Every Nonprofit Should Adopt a Social Networking Mindset http://bit.ly/RuVT8W

Most Active Tweeters Also Boast Most Followers http://bit.ly/RuGbuH

How to Make an Infographic in Five Steps http://brn.sk/kN

Why the Best PowerPoint Colors Have CONTRAST http://brn.sk/kI

Did you know you can get free advertising on Google? This blog post will show you how: http://hub.am/TlxFOf

Social Entrepreneurship - New exhibit explores design for the public good: Good design isn’t just about making a great-looking ... http://bit.ly/V1XmtR

Great articles for DECA teams!

Six Steps to Becoming a Better Team Player http://goo.gl/NXJLn

FYI for your DECA teams....Characteristics of Effective Teams: http://goo.gl/XZunQ

Upcoming Events

• College Fair - Tuesday, October 16th
• PSAT's - October 17th - all grade 10 & 11 students
• Technical Studies Advisory Dinner - Tuesday, October 23rd
• McDonald's Night - Monday, November 5th
• Election Day - November 6th (no school)
• Fashion Show - November 15th

Marketing Fall 2012 Newsletter

Teamwork - DECA

Great video on teamwork by the Blue Angels

Welcome back!

Great first day back!  Students are excited about returning to marketing and working on their DECA projects.  Back to school season is like spring - a fresh start and brains begin to bloom after some time off.  September will be a busy month, learning new DECA information, deciding on a topic for a project, and preparing for the annual Fashion/Talent Show on Thursday, November 15th.

Hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend!  Looking forward to using the tools I learned in class last week to build my professional learning network. Check back often for updates to my blog!

Please use appropriate and responsible behavior when blogging or making comments on blogs.
For students and parents, here is a link to view the Plymouth Public Schools Acceptable Use Policy:  http://www.plymouth.k12.ma.us/DefaultPermissions/Technology/tabid/164/Default.aspx

Here is an up and coming entrepreneur!  What will he invent next?

Caine's Arcade

Here is the Google Hangout with Daymond John from Shark Tank.  Eighty PSHS marketing students participated in the hangout and two of our seniors, Amy Drazek and Jon Jaros, asked Daymond John a question.  Thank you to Greg Kulowiec, our tech specialist, for setting up the hangout. 
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First post to my new blog!

Hello PSHS Marketing!  Hope you are all having a wonderful summer!  This is my first attempt at blogging so bear with me.  I am taking a class this week on building your professional learning network. I am learning many new tools and hope to incorporate Twitter and this blog into my marketing classes.  So stay tuned!