Grade 12 and ESL Exam Schedule

On Monday, January 14th and Tuesday January 15th, Grade 12 English, ESL and Grade 12 Math exams will take place.

Regular classes for both January 14th and 15th will follow a modified schedule. See below:
Period 1 – 8:50 -9:35 a.m.
Period 4 – 9:40 – 10:25 a.m.
Period 5 – 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

The Earl Haig Library Learning Commons will remain open for students signed-up for BOOST from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

See below for the exam schedule and study tips:
Exam Schedule 2019

Have time for a distraction?  Browse through one of our many library databases and learn something new!  Try out the Destiny Discover for fiction online.  All usernames and passwords can be found on p.23 of the agenda.  Best of luck on your exams!

Additional Study Support:
Don’t forget the wealth of resources available through the Toronto Public Library site.  TPL offers a page on Homework Help. This includes Brainfuse  – live tutoring available to students. Online tutors are hired experts (often teachers and/or individuals with a university degree) available from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Brainfuse also offers a writing lab feature which gives students access to experts online for writing assistance (for constructive feedback, they require work to be sent 3 days in advance).

Good Luck on your Exams!

Wishing you a Safe & Relaxing Break!

Interested in a perfect read for the Winter Break?

Welcoming all staff & students to come by the Library Learning Commons to pick up a read just in time for the holidays.  If you are interested in online reading, checkout our online books from Follett Shelf.

Visit the Toronto Public Library for a list of great reads, ebooks & digital content.

The Earl Haig Library Learning Commons wishes you a safe and relaxing Winter Break! See you in 2019!

Literacy Workshops

Literacy Workshops 2018:

Interested in improving your literacy skills? Sign-up today for our literacy workshops. Classes begin mid-November.

Workshops will focus on the following:

• Reading Comprehension
• Writing
• Critical Thinking
• Report Writing
• Reading/Understanding Graphic Texts
• OSSLT Preparation

Snack will be provided!
Speak with a Teacher-Librarian if there are any additional questions.

To sign up, please use this link:  bit.ly/EHSSliteracy

OSSLT Preparation 2019:

The OSSLT (Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test) will take place on March 27th 2019. The OSSLT is a graduation requirement, it is important that students are well-prepared. OSSLT Preparation will begin in January. There will be 8 sessions in total. Each session will be 1 hour, after school, from 3:40-4:40pm. Sign up form  will be released in December. Students need to attend ALL sessions for maximum benefit as the lessons are carefully structured and sequential.

*NOTE* If you are currently taking an ESL course – please speak to Ms. Zhou in the ESL Department about signing after school sessions.

Get a head start. Visit the EQAO website for additional resources.

 

Toronto Public Library Visits Earl Haig

On Wednesday October 31st, the EHSS Library Learning Commons along with students in the ESL program welcomed Laura Freeman, Toronto Public High School Outreach Librarian to Earl Haig SS.

Laura shared valuable information to our students from Digital Innovation Hubs to Teen Portal resources.

Our English Language Learners were able to test out the following:
Mango –  a resources that helps improve English Skills or learn a new language. This program can also be downloaded to your smart phone – allowing you to improve English on the go!
Tense Buster – a program that provides lessons and practices test geared toward improving English Grammar (beginner to advanced levels and ESL included).

Students were given the opportunity to explore the New to Canada page which included resources to assist citizens new to Canada.

In addition to the above, TPL also offers a page on Homework Help. This includes Brainfuse  – live tutoring available to students. Online tutors are hired experts (often teachers and/or with a university degree) available from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Brainfuse also offers a writing lab feature which gives students access to experts online for writing assistance (for constructive feedback, they require work to be sent 3 days in advance).

A special thank you to Laura from the Toronto Public Library for sharing this wealth of information.

 

 

 

 

Interested in joining a reading club?

Join the White Pine Reading Club 2018-19

The reveal party for the 2018-19 titles  will be held in library, early November. The date is to be determined. Listen to announcements for updates.

Fill out this registration form to confirm your attendance. .

For further details about White Pine Reading Club, speak to a Teacher-Librarian.

 

Welcome Back Earl Haig!

Welcome back !

Your 2018-2019 Earl Haig Teacher-Librarians, , Mr. Kopyto, Ms. Lo Re, Ms. Mandarano (in for Ms. Figliano-Craig), Ms. Philips, and Ms. Prosper (in for Mr. Go) and are excited to welcome you  to  another new school year!

 

Start the year off right – challenge yourself with a new read. Come visit the library, chat with a Teacher-Librarian and checkout what we have to offer!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 2018-2019:

Do you like working with books? Are you hard-working and responsible? Interested in being part of a dedicated team of students who help make Haig a better place?

If so, the Earl Haig Library Learning Commons is looking for you!  Stay tuned to this blog for details on how and when to apply.

• gain volunteer hours while working to help your school become a better learning environment!
• learn how the library works and gain research experience
• work with presentation tools (powerpoint, web-based) to help us market our services
• particpate in a leadership opportunity and gain leadership skills
• work with Teacher-Librarians in making the library a fun, dynamic place to learn

Click here for applications. Applications are due on Fri., Sept. 21st. MANDATORY training: Tues., Sept. 25th & Wed., Sept. 26th 

Please speak to a Teacher-Librarian if you have any further questions.

*IMPORTANT* PASSWORD RESET REMINDER:

Before using the wifi, logon to a school computer using your old password, to reset. IF you are having trouble, ask any teacher to reset your password and the shared secret password as outlined in your school agenda: last four digits of student number + 2 digits for DAY of birth + 2 digits for MONTH of birth + @Tdsb

Please speak with a teacher-librarian if further assistance is required.

To browse our library collection online, see video below:

Looking for some “good reads”?  Check out our read more section (see top menu) for tips on how to choose the right book.

 

Wishing you a safe summer!

Wishing you a wonderful summer holiday!
Brought to you by the EHSS Library Learning Commons

Just a friendly reminder – if you have some time to spare, browse through one of our many library databases and learn something new!  Try out Destiny Discover for fiction e-books.  All usernames and passwords can be found in your student agenda.

Don’t forget the wealth of resources available through the Toronto Public Library site. Get your summer read on browse the Book Clubs & Writers’ Groups for other opportunities to read over the summer.