Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas!  Enjoy your holiday break, and stay safe.

See you back in class on January 3rd, 2019.

Survey:

Please complete this survey for McDowell Technical Community College.  They are adding three new program areas next year - Applied Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, and 

Cyber Crime Technology.

 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LV9555R

Weekly Reminders:

Monday - 12/17

- 7pm Chorus Concert in Chorus classroom

Tuesday - 12/18

- 5pm Basketball at RS Central HS, NO JV GIRLS

Wednesday - 12/19

- Swimming at St. Stephens HS w/ Hickory HS & Alexander Central HS

- Wrestling at RS Central HS for Tri-Match

Thursday - 12/20

- 7pm MHS Band Concert at EMMS

Friday - 12/21 - FULL DAY

- Basketball v. Mitchell HS

- Wrestling at Smokey Mtn. Grapple - Asheville Convention Center

Saturday - 12/22

- Wrestling at Smokey Mtn. Grapple - Asheville Convention Center

Note to Self:

" Look at life through the

                   windshield, 

  not the rear view mirror."

                                      - Byrd Baggett

Something to Remember:

Weather Updates:

We might have inclement weather on Sunday or Monday, and possibly during a few following days.

It is still your responsibility to complete notes from class today, and to make up any missing work via the available links on this website.  I recommend that you don't procrastinate.  Procrastination is not your friend. Do any homework or makeup work tonight or Saturday to avoid possible power outages.

In the event that you have a power outage over the weekend, you should inform me of that First Thing upon our return to school -- don't delay to relay that type of information, or you risk looking like this is just an excuse.

Keep track of your money:

" Every loan ...

seats a Nation or upsets a Throne "

- By Lord Byron, in Don Juan

Make sure you know where your money is going, and why.

Take the time to budget properly and itemize your paycheck.

You can't blame anyone but yourself, once you've spent all your money.

Thought for the Day:

"Whether you think you CAN
or think you can't, 
you are right"

-- Henry Ford

Take Note:

"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns
or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses."

    -- Abraham Lincoln

The Future of Shopping Malls

Here's an interesting article about the future of shopping malls.  No longer considered an easy place to do all your holiday shopping at one time, or a local spot to hang out with friends when you're bored...today's shopping mall has to be Bigger, be Better, and continue to offer More, More, More...

More people than ever are choosing to forgo the traditional mall experience, and instead shop online from the convenience of their couch (or bed).  Retail spaces are taking a hit.  Once big-name brands like Sears and Toys-R-Us have watched their profits dry up and have closed their doors.

So, companies have to get creative.  And that's where Turkish developer Yaromir Steiner comes in.

"Twenty years ago, malls were conduits for delivering goods ... now, it's about selling experiences."

— Yaromir Steiner

Steiner wants to create a mall where you can live, play, shop, and work.  It sounds risky.  It sounds like a small town within the parameters of what used to be a "mall" (!).  It sounds creative.  But does it sound like it will work?  Only time - and consumer dollars - will tell.

Weekly Updates

Monday - 12/3
* Workkeys Testing - all week

* NJROTC Catawba River Marksmanship Match - 8:30am

Tuesday - 12/4

* FBLA Regional Competitions in Weaverville
* Home Basketball v. RS Central HS

* Wrestling at Chase HS for Tri-Match

Wednesday - 12/5

* NJROTC Nursing Home visit - after school
* Wrestling at RS Central HS

Thursday - 12/6

* Swimming at Freedom HS

Friday - 12/7

* NJROTC CyberPatriot Competition - during school

* NJROTC Area 6 Marksmanship Qualifier Match - noon

* Basketball at Mitchell HS

Saturday - 12/8

* NJROTC Drill Meet at RS Central HS

* 4th Annual Mr. MHS at EMMS - 7pm