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Newsletter January 20, 2014 Principal Paolo Burzese Vice-Principal Lisa Perez Vice-Principal Mike Vlachopoulos Tel. 905-850-5012
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Online Supports. Contents I wanted to share three online resources that I thought parents might find interesting Principal’s Message 1 and helpful for their children. All three resources are completely free and offer an opportunity to either support a student who is struggling or challenge a student who is What’s happening 2 already doing well.www.Khanacademy.org Dates at a Glance 2 At Khan Academy, students can create an account and track their progress. The site Significant Faith Day 2 offers video tutorials, interactive lessons as well as ongoing assessments. It starts at Extra-curricular schedule 3 grade four and has lessons that lead to post secondary. Over the break I helped my niece sign up start working on math lessons. The lessons are clear and easy to follow. Clubs Schedule 4 Although the Khan Academy is known for Math there are also lessons on Science, Athletic Schedule 5 Economics and the Humanities. Clothing Depot 6 www.duolingo.com High School Clinic Info 7
Menactra Letter 8 Duolingo is all about language learning. If you have a child in our French program this is a great site to help supplement their day program. The site also offers Portuguese, Student Transfers 9-10 Spanish, German and Italian. Senior Information Night 11 www.academicearth.org Grade 8 Information Night 12
Exam Study Guide 13-14 This site is great if you have a child who is planning to attend university. The site links to a number of lectures from actual university classes at schools such as, Harvard, Exam schedule 15 Princeton and Yale. It will give students a taste of university lectures and more importantly student can sample different fields of study. Guidance 16-17 Online Survey. Upcoming Thank you to everyone who participated in our survey. We are busy compiling the results Events and I will be sharing some of that information next week.
January 21 Paolo Burzese Grade 8 & Senior Information Night January 24 Exams Begin
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What’s Happening This Week!
January 21 Grade 8 & senior information night January 24 Exams begin
Dates at a Glance! January 27-30 Exams
January 31 Exam Review Day
FINAL EXAMS AND INCLEMENT WEATHER
If an Inclement Weather day occurs during the scheduled exam period of January 24th to January 30th, forcing the cancellation of all exams on a given day, the day for rescheduling exams will be Tuesday, February 4th (which is the first scheduled day of semester 2) and not January 31st as it is a significant faith day (Lunar New Year). In this case, the exam review day would follow on the morning of Wednesday, February 5th, with semester 2 classes starting that afternoon under a modified schedule. Significant Faith Day!
January 31 Lunar New Year the day after the new moon marks the beginning of the new lunar year. It is the year of the horse. Irrespective of their religion or country, all Chinese, Vietnamese and many Koreans celebrate the cultural aspect of this day. This is the beginning of year 4712 in the Chinese calendar. It is time for renewal and personal relationships, and pledges of prosperity.
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E.C.S.S. Extra-Curricular Clubs/Athletics
Name of Activity Teacher Day Time Location Art Council Hess Wednesdays Lunch 213 Korn, Romano, Marinelli, Character Matters Caporiccio Tuesday 11:15 221 Coding Club Paterson Tuesdays after school 106 DECA Business Club Mehta, Ioannou Thursday 11:15 120 Drama Council Naidu Tuesdays 2:30‐3:00 173 Drama Ninjas Naidu Mondays Lunch 173
Eco‐Action Club Kaur, Gault, Gord Wednesdays 11:20‐11:45 226 ECSS School Ambassadors Milani & Finelli When required Lunch Rm 116 EDU Crew Richardson Mondays 11am 243 Gaming Club Ng Fridays 2:45‐4:00 115 Grade 9 Jazz Eriksen Thursdays 2:35‐4:10 170 GSA Club Eriksen Fridays 2:35‐3:10 102 Jazz Combo 1 Eriksen Mondays 2:35‐4:10 172 Jazz Combo 2&3 Eriksen Wednesdays 2:35‐4:10 170 JR. Girls Volleyball Ogilvie Mondays & Wednesdays after school Gym Model UN Club Fitzgerald, Cowley Tuesday 11:15 251 Songwriters Club Margolese Fridays Lunch 225 SR. Girls Volleyball Potosky, Skidmore Mondays & Wednesdays after school Gym Student Athletic Council Hunter Wednesdays 11:00 Big Gym Student Council Mangat, Patterson, Paolino Wednesdays 2:30‐4:00 106 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Varsity Boys Basketball Hope, Martins Friday after school Gym
EDU Club: Club is run by students to fundraise money in support of education for children in developing countries.
Model United Nations Club: Students meet weekly to discuss current events and other important topics in international relations.
Coding Club: Run by students who use a free on line site called "codecademy" and learn how to write computer programs in various computer languages
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January Clubs/Committees Schedule
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
20 21 22 23 24
Jazz Combo 1 2:35‐4:10 Drama Council @ 2:30pm Student Council 2:30‐4:00 Grade 9 Jazz 2:35‐4:10 EXAMS BEGIN
EDU Crew @ 11am Character Matters Jazz Combo 2&3 2:35‐4:30 Positive Climate for @11:15am Learning 11am Art Council @ lunch Model UN Club @ 11:15am DECA Business Club 11:15 ECO‐Action Club @ 11:20am The Coding Club @11:15am 27 28 29 30 31
EXAMS EXAMS EXAMS EXAMS EXAM REVIEW
EDU Club: Club is run by students to fundraise money in support of education for children in developing countries.
Model United Nations Club: Students meet weekly to discuss current events and other important topics in international relations.
Coding Club: Club is run by students who use a free on line site called "codecademy" and learn how to write computer programs in various computer languages.
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January Athletics
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
20 21 22 23 24 Sr. Girls Volleyball Sr. Girls Volleyball Practice Practice Varsity Boys Basketball EXAMS BEGIN practice after school Jr. Girls Volleyball Varsity Boys Basketball practice after school practice after school
Jr. Girls Volleyball practice after school 27 28 29 30 31
EXAMS EXAMS EXAMS EXAMS EXAM REVIEW
The Emily Carr SS Thunderbirds junior hockey team played in their first action of the season on January 8th at the Canlan Ice Sports-York University tournament. The boys began the day with a hard fought 2-0 win over Westmount CI in the morning. This was followed by a 7-2 win over St Teresa Lisieux CHS and an 8-3 win over Northern. This set up a battle of undefeated teams in the final which saw the Thunderbirds emerge victorious over St Maximillian Kolbe by a score of 3-1. The team played all around great hockey and all players deserve an honorable mention for their hard work, sportsmanship and teamwork.
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THE CLOTHING CUPBOARD
*Limits apply FREE gently used clothing
For WOMEN & CHILDREN (infants to teens) including: innerwear, outerwear, winter boots & accessories Located by THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE 3rd floor office level of the Promenade Mall - suite 301 O
The Clothing Cupboard hours of operation (no appointment necessary):
Monday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Wednesday 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
We rely on community clothing donations and appreciate your support.
To make a clothing donation, please call: 905-882-8509 To make a monetary donation, please call: 416-638-7800 x 6999 For volunteer inquiries, please call: 416-638-7800 x 6266
Regional Municipality of York High School Clinic Schedule for 2014
School Name Town School Date Time Phone # 2014 Public High Schools
Alexander Mackenzie High School Richmond 905-884-0554 Feb. 11 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Hill Aurora High School Aurora 905-723-3107 Feb. 5 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bayview Secondary School Richmond 905-884-4453 Feb. 11 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hill Bill Crothers Secondary School Unionville 905-477-8503 Feb. 13 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Bur Oak Secondary School Markham 905-202-1234 Feb. 10 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School Aurora 905-727-3131 Feb. 5 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dr. John M. Denison Secondary Newmarket 905-836-0021 Feb. 4 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. School Emily Carr Secondary School Woodbridge 905-850-5012 Feb. 6 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Huron Heights Secondary School Newmarket 905-895-2384 Feb. 12 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Keswick High School Keswick 905-476-0933 Feb. 4 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. King City Secondary School King City 905-833-5332 Feb. 5 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Langstaff Secondary School Richmond 905-889-6266 Feb. 10 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Hill Maple High School Maple 905-417-9444 Feb. 12 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Markham District High School Markham 905-294-1886 Feb. 13 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Markville Secondary School Markham 905-940-8840 Feb. 13 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Middlefield Collegiate Institute Markham 905-472-8900 Feb. 11 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Milliken Mills High School Unionville 905-477-0072 Feb. 13 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Newmarket High School Newmarket 905-895-5159 Feb. 12 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School Markham 905-887-2216 Feb. 10 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Richmond Green Secondary School Richmond 905-780-7858 Feb. 13 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hill Richmond Hill High School Richmond 905-884-2131 Feb. 13 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Hill Sir William Mulock Secondary School Newmarket 905-967-1045 Feb. 4 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Stephen Lewis Secondary School Thornhill 905-326-7994 Feb. 10 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Stouffville District Secondary School Stouffville 905-640-1433 Feb. 6 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sutton District High School Sutton West 905-722-3281 Feb. 4 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thornhill Secondary School Thornhill 905-889-5453 Feb. 6 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Thornlea Secondary School Thornhill 905-889-9696 Feb. 12 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Unionville High School Unionville 905-479-2787 Feb. 4 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Vaughan Secondary School Thornhill 905-660-1397 Feb. 11 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Westmount Collegiate Institute Thornhill 905-882-0277 Feb. 6 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Woodbridge College Woodbridge 905-851-2843 Feb. 18 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Regional Municipality of York, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 6Z1 Health Connection Phone No: 1-800-361-5653; TTY (for the hearing impaired): 1-866-252-9933 Internet: www.york.ca
Community and Health Services Department Public Health Branch
January 16, 2014
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Re: Meningitis Vaccinations for Grade 12 Students
Nurses from York Region Community and Health Services will be visiting all York Region secondary schools in February to provide immunization clinics for those students who are not up-to-date with their mandatory vaccines.
At this time, we will also be offering Menactra® to grade 12 students. Menactra® has recently been added to the list of mandatory vaccinations for students, effective July 1, 2014. Students in grade 8 through 12 will also receive other information and opportunities to receive Menactra®.
Your son/daughter may have received Menjugate®/NeisVac® in Grade 7, but this vaccine only protects against meningitis type C disease. Menactra® protects against meningitis A,C,Y and W-135. Meningitis is a serious illness that can result in severe damage to the body or even death. It occurs mostly in teens and young adults. Students require one dose of Menactra® to be protected. More information about Menactra® is available at www.york.ca/immunizations.
Please review your son/daughter’s immunization records. If he/she has not received Menactra®, please encourage him/her to attend their high school immunization clinic (schedule on reverse) or one of our community evening clinics (schedule available at www.york.ca/immunizatons) to receive this very important immunization.
We encourage students to wear a short sleeved shirt and eat a healthy breakfast on clinic day. Students will be observed for a minimum of 15 minutes after their immunization.
Please call the Public Health Community Clinics Program at 1-877-464-9675, ext. 76080 if you have any questions about these vaccinations.
Sincerely,
Isabel Payne, RN, BScN Manager, Community Clinics Infectious Diseases Control Division
Encl: Meningitis A,C,Y,W-135 Vaccine Consent and Fact Sheet
The Regional Municipality of York, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 6Z1 Tel: 905-895-4511 1-877-464-9675 TTY (for the hearing impaired): 1-866-252-9933 Fax: 905-898-5213 www.york.ca (Schedule on reverse)
Emily Carr Secondary School 4901 Rutherford Road, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 3C2 Tel: (905) 850 - 5012 Fax: (905) 850 - 7591
Mr. P. Burzese Ms. L. Perez Mr. M. Vlachopoulos Principal Vice-Principal Vice-Principal
Dear Students and Parents/Guardians,
Each year the York Region District School Board staff work collaboratively to balance student enrolment and accommodation needs in an effort to ensure that students living in a school attendance area can attend their local secondary school without overflowing to other schools. Further, those accepted on transfer into courses and/or programs outside their home school attendance area need to be accommodated without displacing or limiting opportunity for students who live locally. To this end, this letter is to inform you of the status of new student transfer requests into secondary schools for September 2014. The following list of schools is provided to assist students in their course selection and pathways choices:
A. The following schools will not be accepting new student transfer requests into their regular program for the 2014-2015 school year:
CEC Central: Bayview Secondary School, Richmond Hill High School, Langstaff Secondary School (French Immersion only)
CEC East: Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School
CEC North: Newmarket High School
CEC West: Emily Carr Secondary School, Stephen Lewis Secondary School
Note: Transfer requests may be considered in extenuating circumstances, with prior approval from the Superintendent of Schools, for specific program reasons (i.e. Alt. Ed.)
B. The following schools will be open to new student transfer requests into grades 9-12 for the 2014-2015 school year as per Board Policy # 108:
CEC Central: Alexander Mackenzie High School, Aurora High School, Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School, King City Secondary School, Langstaff Secondary School (Regular Track only), Richmond Green Secondary School
CEC East: Bur Oak Secondary School, Markham District High School, Middlefield Collegiate Institute, Markville Secondary School, Milliken Mills High School, Unionville High School
CEC North: Dr. John M. Denison Secondary School, Huron Heights Secondary School, Keswick High School, Sir William Mulock Secondary School, Stouffville District Secondary School, Sutton District High School
CEC West: Maple High School, Thornhill Secondary School, Thornlea Secondary School, Vaughan Secondary School, Westmount Collegiate Institute, Woodbridge College Emily Carr Secondary School 4901 Rutherford Road, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 3C2 Tel: (905) 850 - 5012 Fax: (905) 850 - 7591
Mr. P. Burzese Ms. L. Perez Mr. M. Vlachopoulos Principal Vice-Principal Vice-Principal
Transfer requests from Grade 8 students must accompany the Registration Forms and are due to their home school by February 3, 2014. Students currently attending secondary school are to submit transfer request forms to their principal by February 10, 2014. Students will be notified of the decision of their transfer request by February 10, 2014. Please note that course selection forms for all students must be submitted in Career Cruising by February 18, 2014 (please see your classroom teacher, the guidance department or school principal with questions regarding course selection). For more information on attendance areas and student transfers, students and parents/guardians are encouraged to review the process outlined in Board Policy #108 Student Accommodation – Attendance Areas and Student Transfers. If you have questions regarding a specific school, course or program, please contact the school.
Sincerely, Leslie Johnstone Scott Yake Associate Director of Education - Superintendent of Schools – School and Staff Resources Operations and Labour Relations
Excellence with
Character EMILY CARR SECONDARY SCHOOL 4901 Rutherford Road, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 3C2 Success with Phone (905) 850-5012 Fax (905) 850-7591 Support
Parent/Guardian Information Session for Senior Students Entering Grade 11 or 12 in September 2014
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 7:00 pm in the ECSS Library
(Please note: the presentation in the cafetorium is for grade 8 parents & guardians.)
Current grade 10/11 students and their parents/guardians, are invited to meet school administrators, program leaders, and department heads to learn about:
. Pathways and Destination Opportunities . Mathematics Pathways . Creating Pathways to Success - The Individual Pathway Planner . The Business & Health and Wellness SHSM . Dual Credit Programs . Bachelor Degree Programs at Ontario Colleges
Afterwards, you will have an opportunity to ask questions in the following rooms:
. Ontariocolleges.ca for college requirements: demo in Library . ElectronicInfo.ca for university requirements: demo in Library . Dual Credits, SHSM, Bachelor Degree Programs: Library . Personalized Alternative Education Program: Library . Special Education Services: Room 115 . Co-operative Education Program: Presentation room in the Library . Mathematics Pathways: Room 144
You are also invited to meet with our other department representatives either in the main hallway or in designated classrooms.
In addition to our School Council Representatives, the following community partners will also be available to share their programs: Settlement School Workers of York Region; Pierre Berton Public Library; YRT – York Region Transit; Al Palladini Community Centre; Hospice Vaughan; VCHC – Vaughan Health Care Centre; ETA Vaughan Women’s Shelter
Grade 8 Information Nights
SECONDARY SCHOOLS - GRADE 8 INFORMATION NIGHTS (for September 2014 Enrolment) Alexander Mackenzie HS December 9, 2013 7:00 pm November 12, 2013 - Arts Alexander Mackenzie 7:00 pm (@ Richmond Hill Performing Arts Centre) Aurora HS January 16, 2014 7:00 pm Bayview SS January 16, 2014 7:00 pm Bill Crothers SS October 30, 2013 (for West/North YR) 7:00 pm November 5, 2013 (for East YR) 7:00 pm November 7, 2013 (for Central YR) 7:00 pm Bur Oak SS January 16, 2014 7:00 pm Dr JM Denison SS November 21, 2013 7:00 pm Dr GW Williams SS January 16, 2014 6:30 pm Emily Carr SS January 21, 2014 7:00 pm Huron Heights SS January 16, 2014 7:00 pm November 28, 2013 - Arts Huron Heights 7:00 pm (@ Huron Heights SS) Keswick HS January 9, 2014 6:30 pm King City SS January 16, 2014 7:00 pm Langstaff SS November 21, 2013 7:00 pm Maple HS January 9, 2014 7:00 pm Markham DHS January 9, 2014 7:00 pm Markville SS January 15, 2014 7:00 pm Middlefield CI January 16, 2014 7:00 pm Milliken Mills HS January 8, 2014 6:30 pm Newmarket HS December 5, 2013 6:30 pm Pierre E. Trudeau HS January 13, 2014 7:00 pm Richmond Green SS December 10, 2013 7:00 pm Richmond Hill HS January 9, 2014 7:00 pm Sir William Mulock SS January 15, 2014 7:00 pm Stephen Lewis SS January 9, 2014 7:00 pm Stouffville DSS January 15, 2014 7:00 pm Sutton DHS December 5, 2013 6:30 pm Thornhill SS December 5, 2013 7:00 pm Thornlea SS October 24, 2013 6:30 pm Unionville HS January 15, 2014 7:00 pm November 5, 2013 - Arts Unionville (@ Flato Markham Theatre) Vaughan SS January 16, 2014 6:30 pm Westmount CI January 16, 2014 7:00 October 16, 2013 - Arts Westmount 7:00 pm (@ City Playhouse) Woodbridge College November 28, 2013 7:00 pm
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EXAM DAY Exam Study
Before the exam Tips
o Get a good night’s sleep Don’t be scared, be o Have a good breakfast prepared. o Bring extra pencils, pens, Brainstorm erasers, highlighters, calculator, etc. Use this space to jot down stuff. For o Don’t be late for the exam example – get solutions to tests, ask teacher for extra help, photocopy a friend’s notes, etc. During the exam
o Preview the whole exam before beginning and budget time your time o Read instructions carefully - make sure you understand Exams are quickly them approaching. o Answer the questions you know first Do you have a o Star questions you don’t • know and go back to them study plan? o Read, think and write something down for every • Do you need question extra help leading o Don’t leave multiple choice questions blank up to exams? o Check answers Now is the time to start preparing!Emily Carr Secondary School
January 2014 What’s my plan? Sund Mond Tuesd Wedn Thurs Frida Satur Plan to start studying 2 Choose both a time and a place to ay ay ay 1esda 2day 3 y 4day weeks ahead. study. y Use the calendar • Chunk your studying into provided on this 2 hour blocks. brochure. Indicate your studying blocks and • Choose a place to study exams. without distractions.
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Get your study materials Study materials include: ready. • Class notes, tests, Do you have the material quizzes, labs, need for each course? If assignments, textbook, not, where will I get exam review from 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 them? teacher EQAO EQAO
Study Plan Study group/partner
Rewrite notes from class If you study with a in point form for study group/partner try teaching and purposes quizzing each other and/or 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 brainstorming together. Exams Review tests, quizzes and assignments. Go begin My study partners/group (write over problem areas. names/numbers here): Reflect – think about
material and reflect on 26 27 28 29 30 31 main ideas. Exam review Restate – read aloud,, day create images, charts, pictures, etc. to help you understand and recall info.
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January 20th - GUIDANCE AND CAREER EDUCATION COMMUNITY PARTNER INFORMATION:
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL NEW ITEMS ARE INDICATED IN GREEN
UPCOMING POST-SECONDARY EVENTS: THE CITY OF VAUGHAN updates their site regularly for seasonal employment and POST-SECONDARY APPLICATIONS FOR ONTARIO COLLEGES are due volunteer opportunities. Visit: February 1, 2014. Please make an appointment with your Guidance www.vaughan.ca/cityhall/employment/ recreation_jobs/Pages/default.aspx Counsellor if you require any support. THE AL PALLADINI COMMUNITY CENTRE VISITING A UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE is a great way to find out more offers a number of different programs, about the campus, the people, and the environment. Each post- including: active living, creative, educational secondary institution offers campus tours and special events and instructional for all ages and abilities. Fo throughout the year for secondary school students. Visit each more information, visit: institution’s website to find out the best time to visit and when they are http://www.vaughan.ca/services/ hosting their Open House. recreation/community_centres/al_ palladini_cc/Pages/default.aspx
ECSS GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT:
COURSE SELECTION PRESENTATIONS are now complete. Our The PIERRE BERTON LIBRARY offers a presentations can be viewed on our school website under the Guidance number of different programs and events. link. Please note that completed course selection forms will be For more information, visit: collected by semester two Homeroom teachers, Special Education www.vaughanpl.info. resource teachers, and Student Success teachers. They are due no later than February 14, 2014.
GRADE 8 INFORMATION NIGHT and SENIOR INFORMATION NIGHT will be taking place from 7:00 pm. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. The YOUTH LINK PROGRAM of the Vaughan Community Health Centre TWITTER: Follow the Guidance and Career Education Department at offers a number of programs and services. For more information, visit: ECSS_Guidance for updates and reminders related to opportunities http://www.vaughanhealthcarechc.com/ and events.
ECSS will be continuing the PEER TUTORING program this year. Interested students can come to the Guidance and Career Education Office for more information and to pick up an application form. EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ACHIEVEMENT VAUGHAN (ETA Vaughan) Potential Graduates are encouraged to add their name to our GRAD offers support to women and children in E-MAIL distribution list to receive graduate news and regular our community, and specifically offers a post-secondary updates. To be added to this list, send an e-mail to Mrs. number of different programs aimed toward Genova at [email protected] with the subject line “Grad youth in Vaughan. For more information, Distribution List 2014”. visit: http://etavaughan.com/?q=youth-room
There are a number of COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES available. Students are welcome to come by the Guidance and Career Education Office to explore these opportunities.
HOSPICE VAUGHAN offers Grief and Bereavement Support. Please visit the Hospice Vaughan website www.hospicevaughan.com for details.
BOOKMARK THE GUIDANCE LINK ON THE ECSS WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST ON: Valuable Resources for Post-Secondary Planning, ECSS Course Offerings, SHSM Requirements and Application Form,
International Volunteering Projects, Community Involvement HELPFUL WEBSITES: Opportunities, Canadian Mental Health Association, National Eating Disorders Information Centre, Vaughan Community Health Care, Scholarship and Financial Planning, and Annual ECSS Grad Award Resources on ANXIETY AND MOOD Offerings. Visit: www.emilycarr.ss.yrdsb.edu.on.ca and click on the DISORDERS IN CHILDREN AND Guidance link. YOUTH are available on our Board website. Please visit: http://www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/page.cfm? CONTUNUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES: id=PRNT0004
CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES are now available for Winter HOMEWORK HELP FOR GRADES 7-10 2014. Students are encouraged to come by the Guidance and Career MATH: The Ontario Ministry of Education Office to pick up an Instruction Tip Sheet outlining the differen Education and the Independent registration procedures. Learning Centre offer this interactive resource for students and parents. WATERLOO UNLIMITED GRADE 10 PROGRAM invites students who For more information, visit: are interested in a pre-university enrichment experience. From www.homeworkhelp.ilc.org. engineering and the environment to science fiction and virtual reality, students will spend a week exploring the theme of CHANGE with a PARENTING RESOUCRES and community of like-minded peers. Application deadline: postmarked WORKSHOPS: by Monday, March 10, 2014. For more information and to register, http://practicalparenting.ca/parenttalk/ visit: http://www.unlimited.uwaterloo.ca.
THE READING CORNER:
THE READING CORNER: An informative resource on LONG- TERM SELF-CARE STRATEGIES can be found at: http://www.camh.ca/en/hospital/he alth_information/a_z_mental_health _and_addiction_information/concurr ent_disorders/a_family_guide_to_co ncurrent_disorders/selfcare/Pages/l ongterm_selfcare.aspx