Algebra Review

This will be great practice before you start your class in the fall. Start with the unit quizzes first and then work through the unit itself.
http://math.com/practice/Algebra.html

Cake Decorating Ideas

The Prairie Café and Bakery/Cakes By Alisha

http://www.prairiecafeandbakery.com/decorative_cakes.html

Has buttercream

Photos of cakes

Located in Middleton

Carl’s Cakes

http://marketstreetdiner.com/CarlsCakes.aspx

has buttercream

has price list on website

$16.95 to $75.99

Interesting website

http://www.buttercreambride.com/

Classes

1. Orange Tree Imports

           Meet the Baker – Daisy Café and Cupcakery, $45.00/stud
          Meet the Cake Decorators – Carl’s Cakes, $45.00/student
      2. Madison School and Community Recreation
https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/files/CurrentProgramGuide.pdf
Cooking classes range from $26 to $46 per student

Small Business Websites

Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation

https://wwbic.com/node/1255

Tips for Starting your own business

http://www.uwalumni.com/startingabusiness2010.aspx

Dane County Job Center

http://www.danejobs.com/

MATC

http://matcmadison.edu/programs-offered-south-madison-education-center

City of Madison

http://www.cityofmadison.com/news/view.cfm?news_id=2427

Small Business Administration

http://www.sba.gov/

Small Business Myths

http://madison-ct.patch.com/blog_posts/10-big-myths-about-owning-your-own-business

Legal Explorer

http://www.legalexplorer.com/legal/legal-QA.asp?Qid=1&Sid=8

Cake Decorating Links

Starting cake decorating businesses

http://smallbusiness.chron.com/start-small-cake-decorating-business-4473.html

http://www.businessideascoach.com/business-ideas-cake-decorator.html

Some cake decorating blogs

http://www.cakecupboard.com/blog/

http://cakeoricandothat.blogspot.com/2011/04/classes-by-capital-confectioners_19.html

http://cakecentral.com/

http://www.cakedecoratingcourses.co.uk/cake-decorating-blogs/

http://sifbeth.dk/blog/

http://www.mycakeschool.com/

Some Links about schools and certification associations

http://www.uppermidwestbakery.net/

http://www.uppermidwestbakery.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Why-become-a-Certified-Decorator.pdf

http://www.uppermidwestbakery.net/?page_id=129

https://www.iddba.org/

http://ices.org/

Contest for supermarket cake decorators

http://www.iddba.org/cakedecorating.aspx

Upcoming meetings

No meeting next week!
Friday, April 20, 8-10:00 am
Friday, May 4, 8-10:00 am
Study for Finals
Classes over May 10th!

Be sure to call or email if you hear from ECE, or Financial Aid (FAFSA).

Good Luck!!!

Priorites

1. Yeah! Congratulation on your new job!
2. Finish Madison College classes.
3. New transcripts to Milwaukee.
4. Add IRS information to financial aid website form.
5. Reports will then go to DPI (Department of Public Instruction).
6. Check for courses required for Wisconsin license.
7. Practice, practice, practice for Praxis test!

Whew! You have a lot going on right now. Be sure to eat, relax, and sleep so that you will stay healthy during this very stressful time.

Congratulations on your new job!

A new job! I am so happy for you!! Time to celebrate :-)