Availability of Math Brush Up Sessions - Before March 17th, 2016 Exam Sitting

Good Day Professional Program B.Ed Students,

The Faculty of Education here at the Orillia campus, has scheduled "brush up" sessions that will take place before the compulsory Math Competency Exam on Thursday March 17th, 2016.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THESE SESSIONS:

• These sessions are ONLY for students who have been working on their math content knowledge. These sessions are designed to give those students who have been working on their math knowledge a chance to practice problem solving prior to the exam.
• These are not workshops designed to TEACH you math.
• It is not possible for us to teach all the relevant math you will need for the exam in one or two sessions (and you will find these sessions more confusing than helpful).
• However, if you have been working on your math, or feel confident about your math understanding, these sessions will provide you with an opportunity for some extra practice.  

If you have a specific type of math question, please bring it with you.
The workshop facilitator will do their best to address it.

When Are The "Brush Up" Sessions?

DATE: Monday March 7, 2016

TIME: 2:30-4:30pm

ROOM: OH04

DATE: Friday March 11, 2016

TIME: 10:30am - 12:30pm

ROOM: OH04

How Do I Sign Up?

We would ask that any B.Ed student wishing to attend either session, plan to visit the Education Administration Office in Heritage Place, to sign up.

There is limited space in both sessions, so students are encouraged sign up soon.

Information on Student Success Centre Services - Orillia

If you have any questions, please visit www.lakeheadu.ca/ssc-orillia

Availability of Math Mock Exam Dates (February and March 2016)

Good Morning B.Ed Professional Program Students,

For those of you who will be writing our second sitting of the Math Competency Exam on March 17, 2016, we have arranged for several dates to hold math "mock exams", to help you prepare for your next attempt.

The dates for the Math Mock Exams are outlined below.

Consecutive (2 Year Program) Student Mock Exam Writing Dates:

• Monday Feb 8th, 2016 - from 5-7 in OH8 and OH10
• Monday Feb 29, 2016 - from 5-7 in OH8 and OH10

NOTE: Students registered in EDUC 3519 YBO have class on Mondays at these times.  Your instructor will communicate a plan to allow you to take advantage of a practice exam, in class.

Concurrent (1 Year Program) Student Mock Exam Writing Dates:

• Wednesday Feb 10, 2016 - from 5-7 in OH04 and OH7
• Wednesday Mar 2, 2016 - from 5-7 in OH04 and OH7

Should you wish to sign up for any of these dates to write a practice exam, please sign up in The Education Administration Office.

REMINDER: Building Futures - Compulsory Event for all 1 Year B.Ed Students - January 20th, 2016

Good Morning 1 Year B.Ed Students,

This email is a reminder that Lakehead University will be hosting the Ministry of Education's Building Futures event on Wednesday January 20th, 2016.
This event provides you with an excellent opportunity to learn about the ministry's newest initiatives, policies and programs, participate in practical face-to-face workshops, exchange with ministry staff and hear from interactive panel discussions.
All 1 Year B.Ed students are required to attend.

All Professional Year B.Ed classes are cancelled on January 20th, 2016 and will be made up on Monday March 14th, 2016 - which will follow a WEDNESDAY class schedule.

Registration - Day Of The EventA registration table will be set up in the Heritage Place hallway, just outside of the library closest to Council Chambers.
As you may remember, we asked you to register online for the 3 workshops you will attend, back in October 2015 - before heading out to your Fall Placement.

If you registered online, you would have received an email confirmation of your workshop selections.  If you did not receive a confirmation, please email buildingfutures@ontario.ca to request a copy of your confirmation.  It is important that you include your name, Faculty and the date of the event in the email.    
Please arrange to print that confirmation email and bring it with you, on Wednesday January 20th, 2016, when you report to the registration table in Heritage Place between 8:15 and 8:30am.

If you are a handful of students who did not complete their workshop registration online, you are required to make your workshop selections at the Registration Table, between 8:15 and 8:30am.

Lunch Break - Day Of The EventStudents will be given a lunch break between 11:30 and 12:30pm, with workshops resuming immediately following lunch.
It is a good idea to plan to bring a brown bag lunch on the day of the event, to ensure that you are back on campus for the afternoon workshops.

Parking - Day Of The EventAs always, there is absolutely no student parking on campus at Heritage Place.
If you have secured a monthly parking pass from the City of Orillia for one of the designated parking lots, those will be honored as usual.
If you have not, it will be up to you to locate parking in the downtown area, using an available municipal parking lot. (see: http://www.orillia.ca/en/livinginorillia/resources/mapofparkinglots.pdf)

We look forward to seeing all of you there.

A Message From Dr. Ruth Beatty - Family (Math) Games Night

Below, you will find a message from Dr. Ruth Beatty about an upcoming incredible opportunity.

Hello Everyone!

I have very exciting news! This term we will be partnering with the SCDSB to design and run Family (Math) Games Nights in local schools. These will be evening workshops to which parents and their children will come to participate in math games and learn about fun ways to practice math concepts at home.

We are looking for students to volunteer to work in teams to design and run these workshops. We will be partnering with three SCDSB resource teachers, Kit Luce, Lisa Boate, and Paulyne Casselman, who will be working with you to design the evenings. We'll also be working with Dean Maltby, the Principal of Program for the SCDSB. 

At the end of this term, participating students will receive a certificate of recognition and a letter for their portfolio.

We have scheduled two times to meet next Friday January 15th. Please come to whichever meeting is convenient for you. The first will be held from 10:30 - 11:30 and the second from 2:30-3:30 in OH07. During this meeting we will introduce the SCDSB resource teachers, brainstorm activities, and figure out dates and times for the workshops.

If you are interested in taking advantage of this incredible opportunity please sign up at the Education Office.
If you have any questions don't hesitate to email me rbeatty@lakeheadu.ca.

Chair's Video Message

Hello everyone. It's a stormy Sunday evening. I hope you're safe and warm as you watch this video. Here are some of the highlights of this week's message, which can be found here: https://youtu.be/YcDjbx9OiJ4

• Information about weather status updates to determine if the campus is open can be found here: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/about/orillia-campus/weather. A link to this information can also be found on Lakehead Orillia's home page.
• Here's a link to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation's information on safe winter driving: http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/ontario-511/winter-driving-tips.shtml.
• the Learning Commons are now open at 7 am. The space also contains a microwave and a kettle so if you arrive on campus early you can relax on one of the couches with a hot drink. And do try the new water fountain if you have a chance.
• The e-learning zone (formerly the computer lab) is for your use. It will be booked from time to time for recruitment interviews or workshops, but please feel free to use the room otherwise.
• Protocol Education is offering an information session this Friday from 11 to noon in OH 4; interviews will follow in the e-learning zone until 2 pm.
• Looking ahead, here are some important dates to keep in mind:
• Last day of classes: Wednesday, March 16th
• Make up day: Monday March 14th will follow a Wednesday schedule
• Culminating task days: Tuesday March 15th & Wednesday March 16th (exams, make up days for snow days, etc.)
• Math Competency Exam: Thursday March 17th
• Block placement days start on Monday March 21st for all programs
• As you prepare to write the Math Competency Exam, if you are looking for a tutor please stop by the Education office. We have a number of paid and free opportunities to support you as you increase your Math understanding

That's it from me for now. Have a great week!

Protocol Education - ‘Teach in the UK’ Information Session - Friday January 15, 2016

Protocol Education - ‘Teach in the UK’ Information Session

Graduating soon? Not sure what's next? Why not hop on a plane and go and teach in England through Protocol Education. We are looking for qualified Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Special Needs teachers to teach in a daily supply or long term capacity in schools across England.

Whether you are looking to further your career by teaching in a different environment or you are looking to teach in England to fund your travels around Europe, we guarantee that we will find the right teaching position for you!

Our Canadian-based consultants are on hand to help with all of your relocation needs, CV writing, accommodation, visa advice and much, much more....

Want to find out more? We will be hosting a presentation at Lakehead University Orillia campus on January 15^th from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm in OH4.   

Even if you are only considering teaching in the UK, just come by and gather some more useful information!

I will also be conducting interviews after the information session, so please get in touch with me beforehand to book in your spot as time slots are limited. Contact me via email: mvelocci@protocol-education.com or via phone toll free: 1-877-562-3658. Hope to see you all on January 15^th!

Kind regards,

Melissa 

Melissa Velocci

International Recruitment ConsultantProtocol Education Canada

t: 1 888 898 8950 f: 1 705 733 3381 toll free: 1-877-562-3658 
mvelocci@protocol-education.com
http://www.protocol-education.com  

If interested in attending this presentation at Heritage Place in OH4, please sign up in the Education Office.