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Newslet ter January 20, 2014

ECSS e-bulletin

Principal’s Message

Contents

Principal’s Message 1

What’s happening 2

Dates at a Glance 2

Significant Faith Day 2

Extra-curricular schedule 3

Clubs Schedule 4

Athletic Schedule 5

Clothing Depot 6

High School Clinic Info 7

Menactra Letter 8

Student Transfers 9-10

Senior Information Night 11

Grade 8 Information Night 12

Exam Study Guide 13-14

Exam schedule 15

Guidance 16-17

Pr inc ipa l Pao lo Burzese

Vice-Pr inc ipa l L i sa Perez

V ice-Pr inc ipa l M ike V lachopoulos

Tel . 905-850-5012

Upcoming Events

January 21 Grade 8 & Senior Information Night

January 24 Exams Begin

Follow us on Twitter @EmilyCarrss

Online Supports.

I wanted to share three online resources that I thought parents might find interesting 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 already doing well.www.Khanacademy.org

At Khan Academy, students can create an account and track their progress. The site offers video tutorials, interactive lessons as well as ongoing assessments. It starts at 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.

Although the Khan Academy is known for Math there are also lessons on Science, Economics and the Humanities.

www.duolingo.com

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, Spanish, German and Italian.

www.academicearth.org

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, Princeton and Yale. It will give students a taste of university lectures and more importantly student can sample different fields of study.

Online Survey.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our survey. We are busy compiling the results and I will be sharing some of that information next week.

Paolo Burzese

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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 

Character Matters  Korn, Romano, Marinelli, 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 

Varsity Boys Basketball  Hope, Martins Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 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

    

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.

MONDAY  TUESDAY  WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

20  Jazz Combo 1 2:35‐4:10  EDU Crew @ 11am 

21 Drama Council @ 2:30pm  Character Matters @11:15am  Model UN Club @ 11:15am  The Coding Club @11:15am 

22 Student Council 2:30‐4:00  Jazz Combo 2&3 2:35‐4:30  Art Council @ lunch  ECO‐Action Club @ 11:20am 

23  Grade 9 Jazz 2:35‐4:10  Positive Climate for Learning 11am  DECA Business Club 11:15 

24 EXAMS BEGIN 

27  EXAMS 

28 EXAMS 

29 EXAMS 

30  EXAMS 

31  EXAM REVIEW 

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January Athletics

    

 

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.

MONDAY  TUESDAY  WEDNESDAY  THURSDAY  FRIDAY 

20 Sr. Girls Volleyball Practice  Jr. Girls Volleyball practice after school 

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22Sr. Girls Volleyball Practice  Varsity Boys Basketball practice after school  Jr. Girls Volleyball practice after school 

23  Varsity Boys Basketball practice after school 

24 EXAMS BEGIN 

27  EXAMS 

28 EXAMS 

29 EXAMS 

30  EXAMS 

31  EXAM REVIEW 

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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):

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

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Tuesday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Wednesday 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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Regional Municipality of York High School Clinic Schedule for 2014

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

School Name Town School Phone #

Date 2014

Time

Public High Schools

Alexander Mackenzie High School Richmond Hill

905-884-0554 Feb. 11 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Aurora High School Aurora 905-723-3107 Feb. 5 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bayview Secondary School Richmond

Hill 905-884-4453 Feb. 11 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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 School

Newmarket 905-836-0021 Feb. 4 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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

Hill 905-889-6266 Feb. 10 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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

Hill 905-780-7858 Feb. 13 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Richmond Hill High School Richmond Hill

905-884-2131 Feb. 13 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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

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)

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

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

EMILY CARR SECONDARY SCHOOL 4901 Rutherford Road, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 3C2

Phone (905) 850-5012 Fax (905) 850-7591

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

Excellence with Character Success with Support

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Grade 8 Information Nights

SECONDARY SCHOOLS - GRADE 8 INFORMATION NIGHTS (for September 2014 Enrolment)

Alexander Mackenzie HS December 9, 2013 November 12, 2013 - Arts Alexander Mackenzie

(@ Richmond Hill Performing Arts Centre)

7:00 pm7:00 pm

Aurora HS January 16, 2014 7:00 pmBayview SS January 16, 2014 7:00 pm

Bill Crothers SS October 30, 2013 (for West/North YR) November 5, 2013 (for East YR)

November 7, 2013 (for Central YR)

7:00 pm7:00 pm7:00 pm

Bur Oak SS January 16, 2014 7:00 pmDr JM Denison SS November 21, 2013 7:00 pmDr GW Williams SS January 16, 2014 6:30 pm

Emily Carr SS January 21, 2014 7:00 pmHuron Heights SS January 16, 2014

November 28, 2013 - Arts Huron Heights (@ Huron Heights SS)

7:00 pm7:00 pm

Keswick HS January 9, 2014 6:30 pmKing City SS January 16, 2014 7:00 pmLangstaff SS November 21, 2013 7:00 pm

Maple HS January 9, 2014 7:00 pmMarkham DHS January 9, 2014 7:00 pmMarkville SS January 15, 2014 7:00 pm

Middlefield CI January 16, 2014 7:00 pmMilliken Mills HS January 8, 2014 6:30 pmNewmarket HS December 5, 2013 6:30 pm

Pierre E. Trudeau HS January 13, 2014 7:00 pmRichmond Green SS December 10, 2013 7:00 pmRichmond Hill HS January 9, 2014 7:00 pm

Sir William Mulock SS January 15, 2014 7:00 pmStephen Lewis SS January 9, 2014 7:00 pm

Stouffville DSS January 15, 2014 7:00 pmSutton DHS December 5, 2013 6:30 pmThornhill SS December 5, 2013 7:00 pmThornlea SS October 24, 2013 6:30 pm

Unionville HS January 15, 2014 November 5, 2013 - Arts Unionville

(@ Flato Markham Theatre)

7:00 pm

Vaughan SS January 16, 2014 6:30 pmWestmount CI January 16, 2014

October 16, 2013 - Arts Westmount (@ City Playhouse)

7:00 7:00 pm

Woodbridge College November 28, 2013 7:00 pm

Brainstorm

Exam Study Tips

Don’t be scared, be

prepared.

Use this space to jot down stuff. For example – get solutions to tests, ask teacher for extra help, photocopy a friend’s notes, etc.

EXAM DAY

Before the exam o Get  a  good  night’s  sleep  

o Have  a  good  breakfast    

o Bring  extra  pencils,  pens,  erasers,  highlighters,  calculator,  etc.  

o Don’t  be  late  for  the  exam  

 

During the exam o Preview  the  whole  exam  

before  beginning  and  budget  time  your  time  

o Read  instructions  carefully    -­‐  make  sure  you  understand  them  

o Answer  the  questions  you  know  first  

o Star  questions  you  don’t  know  and  go  back  to  them  

o Read,  think  and  write  something  down  for  every  question  

o Don’t  leave  multiple  choice  questions  blank  

o Check  answers  

 

 

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School

Exams are quickly approaching.

• Do you have a study plan?

• Do you need extra help leading up to exams?

Now is the time to start preparing!

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Plan  to  start  studying  2  weeks  ahead.  

Use  the  calendar  provided  on  this  

brochure.  Indicate  your  studying  blocks  and  

exams.  

Choose  both  a  time  and  a  place  to  study.      

• Chunk  your  studying  into  2  hour  blocks.  

• Choose  a  place  to  study  without  distractions.  

 Get  your  study  materials  ready.  

Do  you  have  the  material  need  for  each  course?    If  

not,  where  will  I  get  them?  

 

Study  materials  include:  

• Class  notes,  tests,  quizzes,  labs,  assignments,  textbook,  exam  review  from  teacher  

 Study  Plan  

Rewrite  notes  from  class  in  point  form  for  study  purposes  

Review  tests,  quizzes  and  assignments.    Go  over  problem  areas.  

Reflect  –  think  about  material  and  reflect  on  main  ideas.  

Restate  –  read  aloud,,  create  images,  charts,  pictures,  etc.  to  help  you  understand  and  recall  info.  

 

 

 

 

Study  group/partner  

If  you  study  with  a  group/partner  try  teaching  and  quizzing  each  other  and/or  brainstorming  together.  

My  study  partners/group  (write  names/numbers  here):  

 

 

 

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January 20th - GUIDANCE AND CAREER EDUCATION

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL NEW ITEMS ARE INDICATED IN GREEN

UPCOMING POST-SECONDARY EVENTS:    POST-SECONDARY APPLICATIONS FOR ONTARIO COLLEGES are due February 1, 2014. Please make an appointment with your Guidance Counsellor if you require any support. VISITING A UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE is a great way to find out more about the campus, the people, and the environment. Each post-secondary institution offers campus tours and special events throughout the year for secondary school students. Visit each institution’s website to find out the best time to visit and when they are hosting their Open House. ECSS GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT:

COURSE SELECTION PRESENTATIONS are now complete. Our presentations can be viewed on our school website under the Guidance link. Please note that completed course selection forms will be collected by semester two Homeroom teachers, Special Education 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. TWITTER: Follow the Guidance and Career Education Department at ECSS_Guidance for updates and reminders related to opportunities 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. Potential Graduates are encouraged to add their name to our GRAD E-MAIL distribution list to receive graduate news and regular post-secondary updates. To be added to this list, send an e-mail to Mrs. Genova at barb.genova@yrdsb.edu.on.ca with the subject line “Grad Distribution List 2014”. 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.

COMMUNITY PARTNER INFORMATION:

THE CITY OF VAUGHAN updates their site regularly for seasonal employment and volunteer opportunities. Visit:  www.vaughan.ca/cityhall/employment/ recreation_jobs/Pages/default.aspx THE AL PALLADINI COMMUNITY CENTRE offers a number of different programs, including: active living, creative, educationaland instructional for all ages and abilities. Fomore information, visit: http://www.vaughan.ca/services/ recreation/community_centres/al_ palladini_cc/Pages/default.aspx

The PIERRE BERTON LIBRARY offers a number of different programs and events. For more information, visit: www.vaughanpl.info.

The YOUTH LINK PROGRAM of the Vaughan Community Health Centre offers a number of programs and services. For more information, visit: http://www.vaughanhealthcarechc.com/

EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ACHIEVEMENT VAUGHAN (ETA Vaughan) offers support to women and children in our community, and specifically offers a number of different programs aimed towardyouth in Vaughan. For more information, visit: http://etavaughan.com/?q=youth-room  

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 Opportunities, Canadian Mental Health Association, National Eating Disorders Information Centre, Vaughan Community Health Care, Scholarship and Financial Planning, and Annual ECSS Grad Award Offerings. Visit: www.emilycarr.ss.yrdsb.edu.on.ca and click on the Guidance link.

CONTUNUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES: CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES are now available for Winter2014. Students are encouraged to come by the Guidance and Career Education Office to pick up an Instruction Tip Sheet outlining the differenregistration procedures. WATERLOO UNLIMITED GRADE 10 PROGRAM invites students who are interested in a pre-university enrichment experience. From engineering and the environment to science fiction and virtual reality, students will spend a week exploring the theme of CHANGE with a community of like-minded peers. Application deadline: postmarked by Monday, March 10, 2014. For more information and to register, visit: http://www.unlimited.uwaterloo.ca.

HELPFUL WEBSITES: Resources on ANXIETY AND MOOD DISORDERS IN CHILDREN AND YOUTH are available on our Board website. Please visit: http://www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/page.cfm? id=PRNT0004 HOMEWORK HELP FOR GRADES 7-10 MATH: The Ontario Ministry of Education and the Independent Learning Centre offer this interactive resource for students and parents. For more information, visit: www.homeworkhelp.ilc.org. PARENTING RESOUCRES and WORKSHOPS:  http://practicalparenting.ca/parenttalk/    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/health_information/a_z_mental_health_and_addiction_information/concurrent_disorders/a_family_guide_to_concurrent_disorders/selfcare/Pages/longterm_selfcare.aspx