Coat Drive for International Students

It's time to dig deep into your closets and your hearts to help us make winter a little warmer for those in need. LUSU and International is asking for your help and donations for gently used or new winter coats, mitts, gloves, toques, and sweaters.

Your donations will help both international and domestic students in need, experience all the winter Orillia has to offer . . . without the frostbite.

Donations can be dropped off at the LUSU office or the International Office during regular business hours. If you have any questions please contact either Jessica Kearney vporillia@lusu.ca or Katie Fraser at kfraser@lakeheadu.ca

Thank you for your donations and help to ensure our students are equipped for the winter season ahead. 

Gifted Outreach Conference - Volunteers Wanted

Hello everyone. We are ready to recruit workshop leaders for the Gifted Outreach Conference. This gathering of over 200 hundred gifted students from the Simcoe County District School Board is an annual partnership between the board and Lakehead University's Faculty of Education.

We are looking for teacher candidates who are interested in expanding their knowledge of planning learning activities for gifted children.

As a participant, you will attend four planning sessions (three in January and one in February) in order to create a workshop with a partner, to be delivered during the conference on Friday May 4th at the University Avenue campus in Orillia.

This year's theme is based on Star Wars: "May the 4th Be With You."

If you are interested in being involved in this special project, please complete a survey by following this link: https://goo.gl/forms/uYBLgLHaKzVS7wi32

If you have any questions about the conference, please contact Elizabeth Thomas at sethoma1@lakeheadu.ca. Elizabeth and Denise Calvert will be the faculty liaisons for the conference.

Thank you,

Frances

Weekly Video Message - November 3, 2017

Hello everyone. 

Luke and Lauren report from last weekend's Heritage Place Haunt in this video. They also offer some words of advice about Mental Health to recognize Mental Health Week, and how to prepare for a successful practicum. Here's a link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsc8ilLwa-I

Have a great weekend, and happy Jersey Day!

Frances

Kindergarten Workshop - Monday November 6, 2017

Forwarding on behalf of Catherine Hannon

On Monday, November 6th from 5- 7:30  p.m. there will be a Kindergarten workshop for candidates from any of the three programs. The focus will be on planning, instruction and assessment while out on a Kindergarten placement, but any candidates are welcome to attend, regardless of their particular placement grade. A Kindergarten teacher from the Simcoe County DSB will join us to talk about how she plans and observes students to promote student learning and engagement. We will review the Kindergarten templates, and share Kindergarten resources that can support your work while out on placement.
 
Please sign up for this session in the Education Office by Friday, November 3 at 4:30 p.m.

The room location for this workshop is OH10.

Thank you.

Weekly Video Message - October 27, 2017

Hello everyone. In this week's video, Lauren and Luke are on location at the Orillia Public Library. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOwVVRB7E1g

We've been talking about the Gifted Outreach Conference in May. In response to questions about this year's theme, I'm please to announce that because the conference occurs on the 4th of May, the theme is "May the 4th be with you!" In other words, it's a Star Wars Theme. Stay tuned for sign-up information.

Don't forget to dress up on Tuesday for Hallowe'en!

And if you have time, please join us on Saturday (tomorrow) from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm for the Heritage Place Haunt.

Have a great weekend,

Frances

Canceled - Coaching in Ontario Schools Workshop - October 25, 2017

Please note that the Coaching in Ontario Schools Workshop, that was scheduled on Wednesday october 25, 2017, has been canceled.

Details about the winter session will be communicated at a later date.  

Weekly Video Message - October 22, 2017

Hello everyone. Luke and Lauren have information about some upcoming events, including the Coaching workshop, which has been very well received by teacher candidates in past years. There's also an announcement about this year's Gifted Outreach Conference, a chance for Lakehead teacher candidates to present a day of workshops to hundreds of Simcoe County children, in collaboration with SCDSB staff and Lakehead instructors.

Here's a link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gDK1U5lVw4&t=3s

If you have children, you might want to join us on Saturday, October 28th between 10:30 and 12:30 for the Heritage Place Haunt, featuring a haunted house in room 8, and crafts in room 10. This event is part of Lakehead Orillia's Homecoming weekend.

Don't forget to wear purple on Tuesday, to recognize that it takes a community to protect children's rights.

Have a great week,

Frances