Message from the Dean: Provincial Mathematics Exam

~ Forwarding this important message on behalf of our Dean of Education - Dr. Wayne Melville ~

Please see the original email with the materials regarding the new Provincial Mathematics Exam, and how we as a Faculty will be responding, as more information is made available by the government of Ontario.

REMINDER - Aurelia Education Ltd. Campus Visit - Tuesday, September 17, 2019

GRADUATING IN JUNE 2020? - Importance of Creating Your Ontario College of Teachers Profile - Due By Feb 28th, 2020

Attention all YEAR 2 (of 2 Year B.Ed) Students Hoping to Graduate in the Spring: (June 2020)

As we move closer toward the beginning of the New Year and the final term of your B.Ed degree journey, there are a number of tasks you will have to complete to become recognized as a Certified Teacher in Ontario, by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).

We ask that each of you complete the necessary steps to create an Online Certification Applicant Profile, via the Ontario College of Teacher`s website. (https://www.oct.ca/)

Starting your Online Certification Applicant Profile should be done as soon as possible.

Note About The OCT Application Fee:

You do not have to pay the OCT application fee before you can supply the Faculty of Education with your "pending" OCT Application #.  The application fee can be paid at a later date. The Faculty of Education requires your pending OCT # as soon as you start your OCT application process.  

Your Application/Certification Number will not change, as you work to supply OCT with everything required on their certification checklist.

IF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION DOES NOT RECEIVE YOUR SUBMISSION OF THE INFORMATION REQUESTED IN THIS SURVEY by the communicated deadline, YOU WILL NOT BE FORMALLY RECOMMENDED FOR CERTIFICATION TO TEACH IN ONTARIO TO THE ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS, in late May 2020.

AND, if you are late with your submission of the requested information, THERE MAY BE DELAYS IN THE HANDLING OF YOUR APPLICATION, OR CHANGES TO THE REQUIREMENTS THAT NEED TO BE SATISFIED, TO HAVE YOUR CERTIFICATION APPLICATION CONSIDERED.

In order for us to be able to formally recommend you to the Ontario College of Teachers for your certification at the end of May 2020, we need each of you to answer a few questions on this form (link below), by the deadline indicated.

Link to Survey To Submit Your Pending OCT # to the Faculty of Education:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEenspcliV_brGnCYcZXfksgSuq175hR9-94RdNT8XTsLmDA/viewform  

The absolute latest the Faculty of Education can receive your pending OCT # for inclusion in our 2020 submission,  is Friday Feb 28, 2020.

Invitation to MAC2 Picnic! Free Food!

Hi Everyone!

You are invited to the first meeting of the Mathematics Association for Cottage Country, which will be held next Wednesday September 18 from 5:00 to 7:00 at Orillia Secondary School. There will be a free picnic dinner and a bunch of fun math activities. This is a great chance to relax, get fed, and meet some math teachers from the area.

Here is a link to the poster with more information:  http://tinyurl.com/MAC2picnic2019

If you are interested, please email Erin Valenzuela at ecrawfor@lakeheadu.ca by Monday September 16th so we can let them know how many folks to expect for dinner.

Thanks!

Campus Wellness

Topic of the Week: Sexual Health

Events This Week:

• Monday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: The Simcoe Muskoka Health Unit will be on site in the Orsi Family Learning Commons to provide information regarding safe sex, STI’s, contraception, etc. 
• Tuesday, Sept. 17, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Drop-in STI testing and HPV scripts provided by the Huronia Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic (HNPLC). Let’s start the year off right and ensure that you are taking care of your sexual health.
• Tuesday, Sept. 17: Sexual Health Clinic at the Lakehead Orillia Wellness Centre hosted by the HNPLC. Book an appointment by calling 705-835-7545. Schedule an appointment for a PAP test, contraception information, HPV scripts, etc. Non sexual health related appointments will still be booked this day as well.
• Tuesday, Sept. 17, 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.: Informations sessions provided by the HNPLC on safe sex in university. Educate yourself - you won’t want to miss these!

Sexual Health Resources:

• Sex & U: www.sexandu.ca
• The Gilbert Centre (Barrie): www.gilbertcentre.ca
• Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit: www.simcoemuskokahealth.org
• Catie: www.catie.ca 

Have questions? Drop by the Wellness Centre (OR 1015 or OR 1017) or call us at ext. 2116 and we’d be happy to help. Browse our resources related to sexual health (as well as other health topics) in our wellness display outside the Wellness Centre.

Campus Rec: Ball Hockey & Dodgeball League

Campus Rec: Ball Hockey & Dodgeball League

Interested in getting involved in a Campus Rec league? During the fall semester, join one of the following teams:

Ball Hockey - Tuesdays - $35

Dodgeball - Tuesdays - $55

For more information and to register, visit MySuccess!

O-Cup Hockey Game this Weekend!

Grab your blue and gold and start practicing your cheer! The annual O-Cup hockey game between Lakehead Orillia and Georgian Orillia men’s teams is happening Sunday, Sept. 15. Come and cheer on your Thunderwolves! Blue and gold facepaint is encouraged.

Date: Sunday, Sept. 15

Time: 4:15 p.m.

Location: Rotary Place Arena