BPA Annoucements:

www.bpa.org     ---- Chapter ID:    30-0055

Old tests…Go to the Assignment folder, Johnson, BPA, BPA tests and keys.  You will find 2003 and 2005 tests and keys.  Print your test out and PRACTICE.  Pick up a reference guide and books from Mrs. Kunde (remember you can use the guide and books during the tests -- you can not use the old tests during testing)

A review/question/answer session will be held in Mrs. Kunde’s room on Tues., Dec. 18^{th, 2007} at 7:30 a.m.  Anyone taking the tests listed below should attend.

The following contests will be administered in Mrs. Kunde’s room on Wed. Dec. 19^th , 2007  Periods 1 & 2.  You will need make-up slips.

Computerized Accounting,

Spreadsheet Applications & Analysis,

Keyboarding Production,

Fundamental Word Processing Skills,

Advanced Word Processing Skills,

Integrated Office Applications,

Desktop Publishing,

Legal Concepts,

Medical Concepts,

Basic Office Systems & Procedures,

Advanced Office Systems & Procedures,

Administrative Support Team,

C++ Programmer,

VB.NET, Java Programmer,

XHTML and Database Applications.

The following contests must be given to Mrs. Kunde by January 3, 2008 to be mailed in.  Late entries will not be accepted.

• Economic Research Individual and Team
• Administrative Research Project
• Website Design Team
• Website Development Team
• Website Application Team
• Video Production Team
• Digital Media
• Global Marketing Team
• Entrepreneurship
• Interview Skills
• Advanced Interview Skills

Make sure that you read the guidelines for your contest at www.bpa.org, (Chapter ID 30-0055) under the Competitive Events link for High School.  This site will let you know what type of equipment and/or books you may bring to use for your contest.  No equipment will be provided unless notice is given to advisors to the contrary.

The 2008 Region 8 Spring Competitive Events Contest will be held on Friday, January 25 at Minnesota West, Granite Falls Campus.  . 

The bus will leave at 7:00 a.m.

The contestant meeting and advisor meeting will start at 8:30 a.m. and the contests will begin at 9 a.m.  A continental breakfast will be provided during registration.

The awards presentation is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. and last until approximately 2:30 p.m. 

Please make sure students are dressed in appropriate attire for the awards.  No jeans, sweatshirts, t-shirts or inappropriate clothing will be allowed. This will be strictly enforced! 

The day of contest, each student will be given a lunch ticket.  Students can use this ticket from 11:00-1:00 to eat in the cafeteria.  The tables will be cleared out of the cafeteria at 1:00 in order to arrange the room for the Awards Presentation.