The library will be closed to students Thursday and Friday during break and lunch due to an event.
Alex Chen will be the MOD on May 20, 2023 (Sat.)
Dear all,
Alex Chen will be the MOD on May 20, 2023 (Sat.).
Best wishes,
Clara
Does your ManageBac entries look like this?
Deadline May 22, 4pm
Library closed break & lunch Thursday and Friday
The library will be closed to students during break and lunch on Thursday and Friday due to setting up and breaking down for the Friday event. I will contact primary teachers individually who have lessons and checkout scheduled on these days to make arrangements.
Tech Tip 6 – The Researcher Tool in Word
Todays Tech tip is a super handy tool for students to use when they are writing their research essays. Microsoft Word has a built-in tool to assist with finding sources and reference material to support the content of their essays called “Researcher”.
Open or create and document in Word, then click the References Tab then click Researcher.
This will open a pane to the right of the document you are working on. You can then type the topic you want to find supporting references for. This will search the internet for journals and websites that have related content.
You can then read the content of these articles right there in the pane beside word without needing to open a web browser. Once you find a good supporting website or journal, there is even a link at the bottom of the source that enables you to automatically add that source as a citation.
For a short video that shows you more about how to use this tool you can check out the following video from Microsoft. https://youtu.be/3BWEyN3G56c
That’s it for today’s Tech Tip. See you again next Tuesday.
Tech Coach Ken
SLC Lunch Options
The following menu items are available for purchase for staff in the cafeteria on Wednesday’s student-led conference day:
- Chicken Gorden Bleu
- Spinach, Mushroom and pumpkin Lasagna
The cafeteria snack bar will also have the usual sandwich, salad and snack options.
Thanks!
Have you completed your entries on ManageBac?
The deadline is May 22, 2023 at 4pm.
Grades 6-10 need at least 1 Volunteering entry and 1 Service as Action entry.
Grade 9s must complete a total of 2 GCD stories.
Grade 10s must complete a total of 4 GCD stories.
Grade 11s are reminded to complete 8 GCD stories, 5 different outcomes, 1 project and 2 interviews.
AI LunchByte Session
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to become more prevalent in our world, teachers have an important role to play in preparing their students for the future. Here are some things that teachers can do to make a difference:
- Teach digital literacy
- Foster critical thinking
- Encourage creativity and innovation
- Adapt teaching methods to prepare students for the jobs of the future
- Stay informed about the latest trends and developments in AI and related technologies.
To assist with all of these we must first learn how to use the tools and have experience with them. So to begin this process, we will be offering several AI-focused LunchByte Sessions. The first will be about the Poe Platform. Come and learn
- How to get an account
- What bots are available
- What each bot is good at
- Have time to play with the tool and gain more confidence in using it.
Join us at 12:30-12:55 on Monday the 15th and Wednesday the 17th in room D243
WIDA Testing
Hello all ELL students
The final round of WIDA testing is this week. Please note the timetable and come to Ms Kelly’s room D240 with your charged laptop. Grade 8 you are first: Block 3, today!
Student names are here:
Round 2 – resource room items for the classroom/office
More resource room items are available to go into your classrooms. Everything is inside the library, right next to the doors. Just let Winnie or I know what you are taking so we can assign it to your classroom. Items will be removed Tuesday morning.
WIDA Secondary Testing – May 2023
Please find below the list of ELL students who will be WIDA tested over the next two weeks. Some ELL students are exempt because we have current WIDA data, or they are exiting the program. Apologies in advance for interruption to classes.
DATES
Week 32 (May 8 – May 12): Speaking tests for all students. These are conducted individually and take around 15 minutes.
Week 33 (May 15 – May 19): Reading, Writing and Listening testing. These elements are conducted in bulk. Classes affected are indicated.
WEEK 33: Listening, Reading and Writing Schedule
Julia Zhang will be the MOD on May 13, 2023 (Sat.)
Dear all,
Julia Zhang will be the MOD on May 13, 2023 (Sat.)
Best wishes,
Clara
WIDA Secondary Testing – May 2023
Please find below the list of ELL students who will be WIDA tested over the next two weeks. Some ELL students are exempt because we have current WIDA data, or they are exiting the program. Apologies in advance for interruption to classes.
DATES
Week 32 (May 8 – May 12): Speaking tests for all students. These are conducted individually and take around 15 minutes.
Week 33 (May 15 – May 19): Reading, Writing and Listening testing. These elements are conducted in bulk. Classes affected are indicated.
WEEK 33: Listening, Reading and Writing Schedule
NIS Voice and Spaces: Thursday Lunch
What: NSSA Lunch Meeting
When: Thursday, Lunch 2
Where: D240
Why: Come join our inclusive space where students can participate in conversations and art activities.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!