Volunteer Opportunities for  B.Ed. Students

Saturday February 27 – Supervise Spelling Bee Contestants
Need 2-3 volunteers
Delta Hotel, Regina – Tarentino/Tuscany Room
9:00-noon
Hang out with children who were eliminated from the the contest; possible console them
Lunch is provided
Contact Brenda at the Leader Post – 781-5474

Sunday, March 14th Supervise Children While Parents in Workshop
At the Pasqua Neighborhood Centre263 Lewvan Drive
12:30-5:00 pm

While parents and / or family members participate in a workshop:
“Advocating for Our Children, Our Schools and Our Communities”
(with Jacqui Strachan of Ontario People for Education)
Organized by RealRenewal.Org Regina

During the workshop, children will be in the basement of the Pasqua Neighborhood Centre which includes an indoor gym. While the children will require supervision while on the gym there is also a breakout room where a range of activities and / or materials can be available to engage the children’s imaginations.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact:
Janice Huber
Room 381 Education Building
Phone: 585-4551
Email: janice.huber@uregina.ca

Below Zero Workshop – A Message from Linda

Thank you to all who have registered for the Feb. 6th Below Zero workshop!

We have enough to go ahead with the workshop but would accept a few more students as well.

Please pay your registration fee to your EPS instructor prior to the workshop.

Please be prepared to be outside for part of the workshop by dressing in layers and having appropriate outdoor footwear for playing in the snow.  Don’t forget a hat and mitts.

We will be in Room 320 in the Education Building from 10:00 – 2:00.

Please bring a bag lunch and water.

I am looking forward to seeing you.  Thanks.  Linda Dodd

Dr. Joel Westheimer’s Presentation Streaming Info

Dr. Joel Westheimer’s presentation “No Child Left Thinking: Democracy at Risk in Canadian Schools” is on as scheduled today at 3:30 in the Education Auditorium,. He’s arrived safely from Ottawa so those of you (Section 40) who were to attend this as part of your Social Studies class are still invited to attend. Due to the fact that all university classes have been cancelled today, you are not expected to attend but are most welcome to do so.

IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT IN THIS EVENT WILL BE STREAMED LIVE -
Go to Ustream channel or if you have difficulties go to http://couros.ca and follow the link from that site.

University Classes Cancelled Today

Yes, it is true. University classes are cancelled today but the university is open. It was announced on the radio – I double checked online – here’s the website.
Still haven’t heard if Dr. Joel Westheimer’s presentation “No Child Left Thinking: Democracy at Risk in Canadian Schools” is on or not. Keep checking the blog for updates.

Internship Orientation INFO

Write Introductory letter.

This letter is intended to help your cooperating teacher know your strengths and talents. You will have a draft ready by Feb. 1st or 2nd bring to EPS class for peer editing and to share ideas & suggestions. Then you will do a good copy to hand in to your EPS instructors by Feb. 8th or 9th for double checking before attaching to your internship application.

Here are a few guidelines for preparing your letter suggested by the Field Experience Office:

➢ Keep the letter positive and relatively brief (about one type-written page);
➢ Try to envision the impression your letter may give on the co-op;
➢ Avoid lengthy expositions of your philosophy of education and teaching
(This is a separate document suitable for your teaching portfolio).

Major points to cover:

➢ A brief personal background (where you are from etc.);
➢ Some information about activities you have been involved in;
➢ Skills that you have acquired that will be an asset to teaching;
➢ Evidence of a desire to be in the classroom as a pre-intern;
➢ Appreciation of the role your co-operating teaching will play in your professional development.

Saskatchewan School Board Association check out School Divisions. There are 19 public school divisions, nine catholic school divisions and one francophone school division.  .

Important Dates:

1. Monday, Feb. 1st:  Internship list of possible placements will be posted outside ED 357 by 8:30 a.m.. This list will be for out of town placements only - not Regina Public or Regina Catholic or Prairie Valley (close placements). If you see a placement that you want, just sign your name and it is yours.
2. FRI. FEB. 12: INTERNSHIP FORMS DUE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, FEB. 12th. HAND IN TO ED. 357.

ECEC Clothing Logo Contest

Enter our Contest! Submit your logo to any ECEC member by Thurs. Jan. 28 (or email kuntz20s@gmail.com. The winning logo/design/slogan will win a free T-shirt of your choice. Coming soon: Early Childhood Education hoodies, T-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, shorts, and sweat pants (with 2 colour options).



April Orientation for Internship

Please make note of this important event:

Orientation for Internship Session (with final details before the end of the semester)
Friday, April 16, 2010 from 10:00 until 12:00 in the Education Auditorium. It is mandatory that students attend this session.

Note: This is in addition to the Friday, January 22nd initial orientation where you will get information and forms to be submitted.

Below Zero Workshop Offer

NOTE: AS OF SUNDAY, LINDA HAS 20 PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED. IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP, CONTACT HER ASAP SO YOU CAN GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT AND SHE CAN THEN ORDER MATERIALS.
Excellent workshop and one that may help you in your planning of your unit/learning plan for your 3-week block!

“Through a fun, hands-on workshop, you will have the opportunity to experience a variety of learning activities from Below Zero. Supplementing the popular Project WILD program, Below Zero focuses on the Canadian winter environment and how wildlife adapts to the snow and ice conditions. The 198 page Activity Guide is free upon workshop completion and contains 46 complete lesson plans, black line masters for learning game cards, and informational appendices on winter ecology. Below Zero supports the curriculum in language arts, math, science, social studies, arts education, health and physical education. All the activities have a cooperative learning base and suit classrooms with multi-level learners.”

When: Saturday February 6, 2010, 10 am – 2 pm
Where: University of Regina, Faculty of Education (Room ED 320)
Your cost for Workshop fee: $35 (subsidized) Bring a bag lunch

REGISTRATION NOTE: Contact Linda Dodd, Facilitator at ldodd@accesscomm.ca or call 789-6275. We need a minimum of 25 participants to run the workshop and to guarantee a spot in the workshop you must register by January 25th.
PAYMENT: Please pay the $35 registration fee to your section instructor (cash or cheque). Cheques payable to Canadian Wildlife Federation.

Welcome Back!

Welcome back Section 10, 20 and 40. We know that everyone is looking forward to your school visits in January and February to reconnect with your students AND of course that wonderful 3-week block in March. We look forward to walking alongside each one of you as you continue your ‘process of becoming’ a teacher. Take time to reflect on ‘who your learners are’ and what do you believe about the ‘commonplaces’. Work hard to build on your curriculum & instruction knowledge through all of your classes and take advantage of the many ‘invitations to learning’ that your instructors have carefully mapped out. Your unit or ‘learning’ plan will come together as you gather and create the many interconnected pieces. With hard work, dedication and passion for making a difference for your learners, you will have an amazing semester. Revisit ‘Playground Wisdom’ YouTube for inspiration and to remind yourselves of the special ‘little people’ that you are planning engaging and meaningful learning experiences for.

Julie, Carol & Pam

Reminder to Register for Conference Sessions

If you have not already done so, please register for the (e)Merging Conference sessions.

Registration Link

See you soon!

Conference Dates & Times:
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.