Blog Homework Due Next Mon. 2/7

Please make sure that you:

1. Type one new post about yourself, stating 3 things about you.
2. Comment on at least 2 other classmates' posts. Include a question in your post.
3. Respond to the questions that you are asked by your classmates on your post. That means you will have to revisit the blog every few days to see if someone commented on your post!

Good luck! See you Wednesday :)

Hello!

Hello, everyone!

It is nice to see you all using the blog and learning more about all of you. Here are some things about me:

1. My mom is from the Philippines and my dad is from Thailand.

2. I am hoping to go back to school for my Ph.D. soon.

3. I am going to Puerto Rico in May for a wedding in Condado, San Juan. Where are my Puerto Ricans??? What are the "must-sees"? I'm looking for recommendations that the guide books won't have. I LOVE FOOD and nature, so any suggestions related to these things would be appreciated!

Karen

JTM - I'm On It/ Worst Enemy Music Video

Another video by Salim

Nova - Money Running Part II Music Video

Salim's video

Melissa a.k.a Melo

Hi everyone My name is melissa a.k.a melo and i am 26 years old i am here to get my GED. At this moment i am in three school now first school is Pre-Ged the second one is Ged and the third is i am in traing for medical assistant so sometime i am mostly tier or sick but i do stay forcus.
I have faith that i will be able to achieve my goal. I love working with people, I love to learn new thing. because then i know what i have to do to better my self.`

A Few Video Samples

Here my fellow classmates and etc... here are 2 links to some of my friend's videos that was edited by me, directed by me & shot by me :D hope you all enjoy them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNljH_fRXDI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYGnCLpqiPQ

I am a mother of two beautiful girls,living and working in coney island .

i am working hard to get my GED

i also love eating apples.

welcome class of 2011

hello everyone, I'm here to get my GED. I hope to get it and to better myself.

yossis schedual

Hi im yossi i live in borough park i like math i dont smoke

welcome class

hi i'am natalie , i'am here to get my ged . this class have such a warm and nice feeling, i hope you all do well. on my time i like to work on reading in spelling. i also like to do hair it's one of my compassion. stay strong we can do it . ged

Hey Guys,

Welcome ladies & gentlemen, I'm a 20 year old filmmaker working on getting his GED to complete the success of a NYC filmmaker. I LOVE to clean around the house and babysit at times. I am very proud to be in this Pre-GED class because i can or will learn so much more.

KOJO

Welcome class.my name is Kojo. am from Ghana

Hi to everybody in the class, my name is Omar, I am from Mexico, I am glad to be in the class, I hope to get my GED diploma soon

whitney

Hi class, my name is Whitney I have a 1 year old daughter , and im taking GED classes so i can get my GED , so i can move forward with my education.

Leslie

Welcome Class ,

My name is Leslie , Im a full time mother to a 2 year old boy . Im here to get my GED so I can go to school to be a journalist .

Intelligent young lady sharing 3 things about myself.

Hello Karen and classmates, my name is Kiomarie Montes you can call me Kim for short. i am here to share three things about myself. I am a very intelligent young lady, i am very motivated and im also a funny and a out going person. im here to receive my ged diploma so that i can move foward to go ahead and achieve my goals.

Today's Class CANCELLED

Hello, everyone--

Because the library is closing early tonight, our PRE-GED class is CANCELLED. Stay warm, and I will see you on Monday.

Have a good weekend!
Karen

Welcome New and Returning Students!

Hello!

Welcome to the Winter 2011 Cycle of our Pre-GED class at Coney Island. We will be learning about how to post on the blog in the coming weeks, but for now, this is a site that has resources to help you on your path to getting your GED.

Please see the information below for some events going on at the library-- especially if you are looking for a job or want financial help.

Let me know if you have any questions!
Karen

BPL Partnership with Workforce1
There is a hiring event this week for those of you looking for jobs. Students should have a resume and be ready to answer questions from employers. Several of the sales positions do not require a GED/High School Diploma and there are listings specifically requesting students with bilingual skills.

Right now we are not doing formal referrals to Workforce1. If your students are actively looking for work and have a resume, encourage them to visit a Workforce1 Center in Brooklyn. http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/wf1/html/locations/brooklyn.shtml

Education Job and Information Center (EJIC) at Central Library
EJIC has an extensive collection of career and education resources and computers available for job seekers. EJIC staff offer free resume help every week. EJIC also offers a job seekers club and special workshops on topics such as such as finding government jobs, college and career planning, writing resumes on the computer and using your foreign degree in the United States. They also generate referral lists for job training, internships and educational resources around New York City. For more information, see their page on the website http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/ejic.jsp or call 718.230.2177.

Growing Dollars and $ense
This program offers free workshops and financial counseling for teens and adults on a range of topics including smart investing, banking, smart shopping and retirement planning. For upcoming workshops see: http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/growingdollars/.