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For those of you who have not yet picked up their LTC Bus Pass Strike Refund
cheque, they are now available at Info Source (1st floor of the UCC, across
from The Spoke).

PLEASE NOTE: To pick-up your cheque, students are required to present their
Student Identification Card & and their Valid Bus Pass

Total Refund:
$18.21

The upcoming Faculty of Education presentation of ‘13‘ is starting to gain some steam and is starting to appear in various media sources across the city. One of the first places 13 has appeared is in the Interrobang, Fanshawe College’s Student Newspaper.

Recently 13 Director, Saffron Dieroff and Greg Ryerson who plays one of the lead roles, Evan, were interviewed for an article.  CLICK HERE to read what Jessica Ireland from the Interrobang had to say.

Hi Everybody!!

Have you wanted to take your students outside for some lessons on nice days,
but aren’t sure how or worried about “outdoor classroom management”? Learning
about our environment and how to care for it is an important part of being a
global citizen, but how can you fit it into the curriculum? Maybe, you just
want to learn something different and have some fun outside? Whatever your
reasons may be, I encourage everyone to take part in this workshop hosted by
our very own Judy Halpern on Wednesday, February 3 from 10:30am- 12:00pm in
Room 2038. In addition to some really fun door prizes and a chance to pick up
some wonderful resources (children’s books, outdoor education resources etc.),
here is what we have in store for you:

Mother Natures Curriculum
Although sometimes hidden, environmental education exists throughout the
elementary science curriculum. Whether you have a passion for bugs, birds,
botany or books pursue nature’s secrets through simple schoolyard activities
and stories and invite Mother Nature into your classrooms! Join Judy Halpern -
a teacher, a storyteller, and an environmental enthusiast to find easy ways to
incorporate the outdoors into your classroom program. This workshop is
designed for PJI teachers. (Senior students are also welcome but the focus
will be on the elementary grades.) Please dress for a fun time outdoors in the
winter!

So bring your coat, hat, boots and woolly mittens. Hope to see you all there!
For more information on other upcoming events such as the “Grow your own plant
sale”, join our Facebook group: Althouse Enviro Club
- Your Environmental committee

Some I/S history students are interested in seeing the King Tut exhibit at the
Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto and have organized a trip that is being
offered to all Faculty of Education students. The cost for the trip is the
group student rate of $15 per person.

The King Tut exhibit contains a wonderful display of artifacts of ancient
Egypt. This exhibit has appeal to anyone who has an interest in ancient
civilizations whether you will be teaching history or not. In addiiton to the
King Tut exhibit, the Art Gallery of Ontario and its large collection of
paintings and other types of artwork can provide a wide range of learning
opportunities for students in the junior, intermediate, and senior levels in
many differenct courses. This trip can provide you with an opportunity to
explore the Art Gallery to discover some of those potential opportunities
while both admiring the gallery’s collection and the highly regarded
renovation that was developed by noted Canadian born architect Frank Gehry.

Since all the regular schools days are taken up with classes and other special
activities and events, the trip has been scheduled for the March Break week on
Tuesday March 16, 2010.

As the trip is taking place during March Break and students will be back home
in various locations, bus transportation is not being provided. Car pooling is
being organized for those students who will be in or near London during March
Break. For those who live closer to Toronto, it is anticipated that
individuals would find their own transportation to the Art Gallery of Ontario.

If you are interested on participating in the trip, please stop by the table
that will be set up outside the Students’ Council office near the cafeteria
over the next week. As payment must be provided 30 days in advance of the
trip, Wednesday February 3, 2010 will be the last day to sign up and provide
payment for the trip. Only cash can be accepted for payment.

Your Athletic Committee would like to invite you to an afternoon of skating at Victoria Park THIS SATURDAY, January 30th. Hot chocolate and cookies will be available for a small donation to our Red Cross Haiti Relief efforts. It’s cold and we’re Canadian so dig out those skates and come on out to this family friendly event.

When? THIS SATURDAY  Drop in anytime between 1-4pm and WE will be there
Where? Victoria Park
Who? You (Education student) your family and friends!
Why? Get Active and Enjoy One Another’s Company

See you on the ice!