The Education Students' Society ( ESS )

With September quickly approaching, we figured it's about time we update everyone on our progress! We have lots of really cool professional development opportunities and social events planned for the coming year. More details on those will be available soon; check back for a detailed event calendar (which you should be able to synch to your device)!

The year's events will begin with the Orientation for the new teacher candidates on September 1st and 2nd. The ESS will be in the student lounge during the Orientation breaks (Thurs 2:00pm-2:15pm, Friday 10:15am-10:30am and 2:15pm-2:30pm) serving up tasty snacks and refreshments. We'd love to meet as many of you as possible and talk with you about Education and all of the awesome things the E.S.S. has to offer!

To top it all off, we are also having a "Welcome BBQ & Social" at The Sutherland on Friday September 2, starting at 7:00pm! Come join us for a burger and beverages/tokens, as well as beach volleyball - all for FREE! It's a great way to get to know your fellow teacher candidates and celebrate your entry in the college!
(We assure those of you who are under 19 or aren't interested in events like this, that there will be other kinds of awesome events throughout the year as well!)

Enjoy the last few weeks of summer vacation! Best of luck in classes, student teaching, internship, etc.! Don't hesitate to stop by the ESS office (EDUC 1009) if there's anything we can do to help you!

Posted by aks120 at 10:55 AM | Permalink

We're pleased to announce that Education clothing is officially on sale!
Designs can be viewed on posters throughout the building.
Drop by the ESS Office (1009) to try on sample sizes.
Cash or cheque will be accepted. Sales run until Thursday MARCH 3 at 4 p.m.

Unisex T-Shirts: S-3XL, $17 M / $20 N
Women's T-Shirts: S-2XL, $17 M / $20 N
Available in Black, Navy, Heather Indigo, Kiwi, Cedar, Texas Orange, and Purple!

Sweatpants (Unisex, No pockets): S-3XL
Available in Black and Navy.
$22 M / $26 N

Unisex Bunnyhug:S-4XL, $30 M / $35 N
Unisex Zip Ups: S-3XL, $38 M / $45 N
Both styles available in Black, Navy, Light Steel, and Deep Forest.

Black Soft Shell Jackets (No Hood)
Men's: XS-3XL
Women's :XS-2XL
$63 M / $70 N

Hooded Soft Shell Jackets, $93 M / $100 N
Men's: S-4XL
Women's: S-2XL
*Women's is a long style; see posters!

Posted by aks120 at 04:17 PM | Permalink

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming up on Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 at 4:00 pm in Rm 2060. All Education students are welcome to attend and all ESS members are eligible to vote. All motions, amendments, or changes to the agenda must be submitted in writing to Alysha (alb652@mail.usask.ca) or Rylan (rrg501@mail.usask.ca) no later than two full days before. Pizza and pop will also be available.

ESS Executive Council nominations will be accepted January 31st-February 8th, 2011. Nomination forms are available in the ESS office (1009) and campaigning regulations and position details are available in the ESS Constitution.

Planning has begun for the 2011 Education Graduation Banquet!
Grad Student Nomination forms (Valedictorian, MC, etc) are available in the ESS office and are due February 3rd, 2011. Suggestions for Keynote Speaker can be forwarded to Chantal (cdo263@mail.usask.ca).
Grad Award Nominations forms (Instructor of the Year, Co-operating Teacher of the year, etc) are also available in the ESS office and are due March 2nd, 2011.

There is still plenty of room for volunteers on the Grad Committee; those who aren’t graduating this spring are particularly encouraged to volunteer, as they are essential to the successful execution of the big day. It’s an excellent opportunity to see how grad works and what you might want to do the same or differently when it’s your turn.

Two grad fundraisers are currently planned; there will be a Steak Night March 4th at Mulberry’s and a Bake Sale on Feb 14th in the Education Building. More details to come.

Posted by aks120 at 01:19 PM | Permalink

Grad is fast approaching so there are a few things to keep in mind.

Grad banquet tickets are on sale now through Thursday February 11th from 10am-3pm. Tickets are $35 each and payable by cash or cheque made out to the Education Students' Society. Grad will be held friday march 12 at TCU place at 6pm.

**grad banquet tickets will not be sold after feb 11**

We will have a seating plan day later in February after the midterm break for those who want to choose who they sit with. Those who do not come and sign up for a spot will still have reserved seating with their party the night of.

Nominations for master of ceremonies, valedictorian, toast to supporters, toast to faculty, toast to graduates, grade, student service award, community service award are being accepted until thursday feb 4th. Voting will take place at the grad ticket sales counter from Feb 8-11.

Any questions please contact myself at kjo451@mail.usask.ca
thanks and hope to see you at grad!

Kirstin Osback
VP Internal for the ESS

Posted by kjo451 at 05:58 PM | Permalink

The Education Students' Society will be holding its yearly Annual General Meeting (AGM) Feb. 9/10 in room 1004 ED at 4:30 p.m. The Purpose of the AGM is for Education Students to come and make ammendments to the ESS constitution. In order for you to make ammendments you must be a member of the ESS (anyone who paid $15 at the beginning of the year). The constitution is in the ESS office or online at http://www.usask.ca/education/ess/

If you would like to make ammendments to the ESS Constitution please submit your changes by Feb. 7, 2010 to ang141@mail.usask.ca or jjg658@mail.usask.ca

Come out and have some FREE PIZZA AND POP!

Posted by jjg658 at 09:34 AM | Permalink

On Friday, January 15, there will be a vote to accept a new program developed for the College of Education. As undergrads of the College, everyone has the right to have their opinions and concerns heard. If you would like to see what the new program will look like, stop by the ESS office and take a look. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions about the new program, please email them to contact.ess@usask.ca and they will be voiced at the Faculty meeting where the vote will be taken.
Remember, as a student, your voice counts.

Posted by mjt508 at 11:42 PM | Permalink

Hello everyone and welcome back to campus!

I hope your internship experience was as amazing as mine was, but it is time to start thinking about grad. Grad will be held on Friday March 12, 2010 at TCU Place. The evening will consist of cocktails, a banquet dinner, some speeches (valedictorian, toast to the parents etc.) and some dancing. This is different than convocation which will be held in June where we get our degrees. This is just for education students and their families/guests.

There will be grad photos starting Monday January 18 and will be running for 2 weeks. The photographer has been booked to come to the education building so there will be no travel/time expense for you. There will be sign up sheets and information outisde the ESS office in early January.

We will need a grad committee come early January. This will consist of first and second year education students. Most of the work is done, we will just need to help with decorations, creating a program, some fundraising, etc. This is a really fun and important committee and I would really like some help. Let's make our grad a great one.

If you would like any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me at kjo451@mail.usask.ca

I hope you had a great holiday, let's finish up this last term then we're done!!

Kirstin Osback
ESS- VP Internal
kjo451@mail.usask.ca

Posted by kjo451 at 09:20 AM | Permalink

Hello everyone,
I know that we are all very busy with interning, student teaching, and upcoming final exams, but what better way to relax than to think about the upcoming Febuary break?
The deadline to sign up for the 2010 Ski/Snowboard trip to Panorama is fast apporaching, the deadline to sign up is December 1st. This is so that I can book rental equipment and get room lists ready.
As it stands, there are not nearly enough people signed up to make the trip a go, so if you are interested in coming, you need to sign up now!
If you are interning out of the city or you are away and cant sign up, please email me and I will make other arrangements.
Once again, the deadline is December 1st, if we dont have enough people signed up by then, the trip will be cancelled.
email questions, comments, or to sign up- kmm199@mail.usask.ca
Thanks, hope to see you all on the slopes!
Katelynn Moldenhauer, Universtiy of Saskatchewan
College of Education, Education Students' Society, Vice-President Social

Posted by kmm199 at 04:01 PM | Permalink

Hello Everyone,
As promised, here is the details about the Information night for the Ski/Snowboard trip. The first information night will take place on Tuesday October 27 at 5pm in the student lounge. It will be super informal, just the details and then a question and answer. People can also sign up at this time. So if you arent sure if you want to come on the trip, or you want for info, come on tuesday to get the details! If you have questions please email me, Katie, at kmm199@mail.usask.ca.
Thanks, hope to see you there!
Katie Moldenhauer
University of Saskatchewan
College of Education
Education Students' Society
Vice President Social

Posted by kmm199 at 08:28 AM | Permalink

This year, the Education Students' Society is planning a Ski/Snowboard trip for February break I am posting all the information here so that if you are interested you can sign-up, and if you have questions you can contact me (Katie). This is an Education event so preference is given to Education students HOWEVER we want to sell this out fast so everyone is welcome. There are 55 spots, so sign-up as soon as you can. For more information you can email me (my email is at the end), or stop in at the ESS office.

When? February Break- Monday February 15th, to Friday February 19, 2010

Where? Panorama Mountain Village, British Columbia.

What? Skiing or Snowboarding for 3 days.

Cost: $475.00 - (2 deposits of 237.50, first deposit due when you sign-up, before December 1, 2009 and final payment must be made before Wednesday January 6, 2010. You can also make one payment for the full amount before December 1)

Cost includes:
- Coach bus trip there and back
-3 days and 3 nights in a gold level, fully equiped, condo
-3 days of lift tickets to ski/snowboard

Questions? Email Katie at kmm199@mail.usask.ca
There will be an information meeting sometime in October (time and date TBD) for all those who are interested so look for updates!
Thanks!
Katie Moldenhauer, University of Saskatchewan,
College of Education, Education Students' Society, Vice-Preseident Social

Posted by kmm199 at 09:07 AM | Permalink

Looking for a fun and rewarding volunteer experience, but don't know where to go? Come to the Volunteer Fair! On Wednesday Sept. 30 from 11:00 am-2:00 pm in the main hallway of the College of Education building, a huge variety of volunteer-based organizations from around Saskatoon will have information booths for students looking for meaningful, career related, and enjoyable volunteer opportunities. Make sure to come to the Volunteer Fair to find out where you can make a difference!

Posted by lmm187 at 04:02 PM | Permalink

Hey guys! I just wanted to let you all know that Education is putting together a hockey team. This is for Education students only and is a great opportunity to get to know people in other cohorts.

Next Friday October 2, is the last day to sign up so let me know if your interested. It will be a lot of fun!

Cost $25 (15 dollars returned at the end of the year)
Contact: Jeff Humber
jrh324@mail.usask.ca
717-0199

Thanks!
Jeff

Posted by ang141 at 09:40 PM | Permalink

On September 15, 2009, join Teachers Without Borders - University of Saskatchewan (TWB - U of S) by "Coming Together for Education." University students will help by pushing two giant pieces of the “education puzzle” across the University of Saskatchewan campus. These pieces will be 200 feet apart, and we are inviting you to push and help us bring them together. Small donations will be accepted. Proceeds raised at the event are being used to improve educational programming for students in Saskatoon and area schools.

TWB - U of S works in the Saskatoon region to bring communities together to improve the educational opportunities for students. In turn, the symbolic “coming together” of the TWB sign at the U of S represents Saskatoon citizens coming together for the students in their area.

Please email twb.uofs@gmail.com or call 220-9616 if you are interested in taking your participation one step further by volunteering with us between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm on September 15th - This is a great opportunity to add some volunteering to your resume or portfolio as well as network with professors and students in the college!

We are holding an info session for those interested, September 9 at 6:00pm in the Education Student Lounge.

For more information, contact:
Carmen Adams [carmen.adams@usask.ca]

Posted by ang141 at 04:36 PM | Permalink

Please stay tuned for new announcements about the Education Students' Society

Posted by jwm332 at 09:26 AM | Permalink

Grad Tickets are now on sale, under the big plasma TV in the main hallway on the main floor.

Continue reading "Grad 2009" »

Posted by jrd739 at 05:28 PM | Permalink

The Crazy Carpet Crawl will happen on January 31. Tickets are $10, and
are limited, so get them as soon as you can. Tickets go on sale on
January 21.

Posted by jrd739 at 09:30 PM | Permalink

The Annual General Meeting is coming up on January 26. For those of you
who do not know what this is, this meeting deals with the ESS
constitution and any changes which might be made to it. All students
are welcome to attend, but only ESS members can vote to make any
changes. Any changes which students wish to make must be handed in to
the ESS office, in writing, by Friday, January 23 at 4:00. Pizza will
be provided at this meeting, so come out, have a say in the
constitution and have a free meal!

Posted by jrd739 at 09:28 PM | Permalink

David Caplin Concert – Sunday at 7:30 in Convocation Hall David Caplin
is performing a concert. The cost is $15, or free for students, so go
check it out!

Posted by jrd739 at 08:50 AM | Permalink

Beer Night – Thursday, 7:00 at the Hose. Cost is $10

Posted by jrd739 at 08:47 AM | Permalink

http://www.stf.sk.ca/the_profession/certification/index.html

This is a link to the STF website. This is an advanced link which contains the information regarding when to apply for teacher certification, how to apply and which requirements must be met before applying. Follow the website on the left hand side to specify your information.

Posted by jrd739 at 07:43 PM | Permalink

SUNTEP is holding a Louis Riel Day celebration in the education student lounge on Thursday November 13th from 2:30-5:30.

Everyone is welcome!

Posted by jrd739 at 07:39 PM | Permalink

SESH invitations are in the ESS office,
Tickets $25
Tables of 8 $175
cocktails 6:00pm
dinner 7:00pm
The Formal Gala is on Nov 21st at the Odeon.

For more information contact your cohort representative!

Posted by jrd739 at 07:35 PM | Permalink

Student teaching will be done on November 28th! What better time to regroup and share your stories than at an education event?

November 28th at the hose, cups are $10, just show up!

More information to come

Posted by jrd739 at 07:31 PM | Permalink

This year's Rider Trip is now sold out.

Posted by jrd739 at 05:54 PM | Permalink

Wednesday, September 3rd ................................................ Orientation Social / BXXR NIGHT in Lounge
Friday, September 12th ....................................................... “Back to School” Pubcrawl
Wednesday, September 24th .............................................. Potluck
Friday, October 3rd .............................................................. Edtoberfest
Tuesday, October 9th .......................................................... Potluck
Sunday, October 19th ......................................................... Education does Regina: Roughriders Trip
Friday, October 31st ........................................................... Halloween Pubcrawl
Thursday, November 13th .................................................. Louis Riel Day (SUNTEP)
Wednesday, November 19th .............................................. Potluck
Friday, November 21st ....................................................... SESH Gala (Santa`s Education Student Helpers)
Friday, November 28th ...................................................... Student Teaching is Done BXXR NIGHT
Saturday, December 13th ................................................. It’s Been A While Since We Drank BXXR NIGHT

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