The Education Students' Society ( ESS )

Hello everyone!

We hope that you are all having some time to relax and enjoy your summer holidays! With summer fully set in, the E.S.S. is already busy planning for next year! Please let us know at contact.ess@usask.ca if you have any suggestions for improvement! Currently, we are planning PDs for the upcoming school year and we would really appreciate any feedback on any Professional Development events you attended or would like to see happen next year!

We are also happy to announce the 2013-2014 Education Students' Society Executive Council:

President: Maryssa Wilde
VP Admin: Ashley Colson
VP Internal: Shannon Wandler
VP Academic: Madison Kjargaard
VP Social: Patrick Wills
Senior STF Rep: Sam Fulton
MSC Rep: Borden Miller
MSC Rep: Morgan Jangula
Fundraising Coordinator: Stacey Kotsanidis
Post Intern Rep: Drew Ross
Post Intern Rep: Breanne Swarbrick
Post Intern Rep: Wendy Li

We are looking forward to meeting all of the new teacher candidates entering the college in September and we hope that everyone has an amazing summer!

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Now that the acceptance letters are out, we’ve started to hear from some of the new teacher candidates. We highly recommend you consider joining the E.S.S., as it is a fun way to meet people and get involved in the college! Currently, we are looking for two President Liaisons for our Executive Council.

The duties of the President Liaison are to:
1. Represent the President’s views and act on his/her behalf in his/her absence
2. Be the voice of all pre-intern education students at executive meetings
3. Take on tasks as deemed necessary
4. Management of ESS office procedures and organization of ESS office space
5. Attend committee meetings throughout the year as deemed necessary by the President and Executive

If you are interested in applying for this position, please write a 200 word platform and email it to contact.ess@usask.ca by July 30th! The annual E.S.S. Executive Retreat is August 10-12, 2012 and we want you to join us in the planning and teambuilding!

There are also many positions available on the General Council in the fall. Elections are held in September and there will be plenty of time to apply for one once classes start! For those of you interested in learning more about the positions sooner rather than later, please email contact.ess@usask.ca. Thanks!

The following positions are available on the General Council:
- PD Officers (2)
- Public Relations Officers (2)
- ITEP Rep (1)
- NORTEP Rep (1)
- Secretary (1)
- Alpha Rep (1)
- Beta Rep (1)
- Chi Rep (1)
- Delta Rep (1)
- Secondary Reps (3)
- KISS (Kin) Rep (1)
- Music Rep (1)
- PAA Rep (1)
- Industrial Arts Rep (1)
- Campus Rec Reps (1 Female 1 Male)
- Social Rep (1)
- Fundraising Rep (1)

We hope you have a great summer and are looking forward to seeing you at Orientation!

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With summer fully set in, the E.S.S.is already busy planning for next year! Please let us know at contact.ess@usask.ca if you have any suggestions for improvement! Currently, we are planning PDs for the upcoming school year and we would really appreciate any feedback on any Professional Development events you attended or would like to see happen.

We are also happy to announce the 2012-2013 Education Students’ Society Executive Council:

President: Morgan Loeffelholz
Members of Student Council: Andrew Kitchen and Kyle Males
VP Admin: Davin Fischer
VP Internal: Emma Nystuen
VP Academic: Jalynn Middleton
VP Social: Kyle Jatzen
STF Representative: Korrina Marks
Fundraising Coordinator: Raylene Willms
Post- Internship Representatives: Allison de Hoop, Paul Sarsons and Riley Sharp

We are looking forward to meeting all of the new teacher candidates entering the college in September and we hope that everyone has an awesome summer!

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The ESS is still looking for two President Liaisons for our Executive Council. The President's Liaisons are a vital component of the Education Student's Society so please consider applying! It's a great way to network, looks great in your resume/portfolio, and is an all-around good time!

The President's Liaisons must:
1. Represent the President’s views, and act on their behalf in their absence.
2. Be the voice of all pre-intern education students at executive meetings.
3. Take on tasks as deemed necessary.
4. Management of ESS office procedures and organization of ESS office space.
5. Attend committee meetings throughout the year as deemed necessary by the President and Executive.

It may sound like a daunting task, but it's well worth the time! If you are interested in applying for this position, please write a 200 word platform and email it to contact.ess@usask.ca as soon as possible!

For those of you interested in other positions, nominations for ESS General Council positions will be accepted from Sept. 6-12, with voting being held Sept 20-21. Descriptions of the positions are posted on the MSC board outside the student lounge and nomination forms can be picked up in the ESS office (1009) once classes begin!

We'd love to have you join us!

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Now that the acceptance letters are out, we've started to hear from some of the new teacher candidates. We highly recommend you consider joining the E.S.S. as it's a fun way to meet people and get involved in the college! Foremost, we are currently looking for two President Liaisons for our Executive Council.

The President Liaisons must:
1. Represent the President’s views, and act on their behalf in their absence.
2. Be the voice of all pre-intern education students at executive meetings.
3. Take on tasks as deemed necessary.
4. Management of ESS office procedures and organization of ESS office space.
5. Attend committee meetings throughout the year as deemed necessary by the President and Executive.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please write a 200 word platform and email it to Angela Schindelka by July 30 if possible! The annual E.S.S. Executive Retreat is August 5-7, 2011 and we want you to join us in the planning and teambuilding!

There are also many positions available on the General Council in the fall. Elections are held in September and there will be plenty of time to apply for one once classes start! For those of you interested in learning more about the positions sooner than later, please email Angela . Thanks!

The following positions are available on the General Council:
PD Officers (2)
Public Relations Officers (2)
ITEP Rep (1)
Nortep Rep (1)
Secretary (1)
Alpha Rep (1)
Beta Rep (1)
Chi Rep (1)
Delta Rep (1)
Secondary Reps (3)
KiSS (Kin) Rep (1)
Music Rep (1)
PAA Rep (1)
Industrial Arts Rep (1)
Campus Rec Reps (1 Female, 1 Male)
Social Rep (1)
Fundraising Rep (1)

Have a great summer! See you at Orientation!

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With classes and final exams finally finished, the E.S.S. is finishing this year’s duties (clothing sales, locker returns, etc.) and already busy planning for next year! Let us know if you have any suggestions for improvement! In particular, we would greatly appreciate any feedback on any Professional Development events you attended or would like to see happen.

We are also pleased to announce the 2011-2012 Education Students’ Society Executive Council!
President: Jeremy Rolheiser
Members Of Student Council: Rylan Goudreau, Jessalyn Clark
VP Admin: Ryan Scragg
VP Internal: Breanne Cooper
VP Academic: Angela Schindelka
VP Social: Rebecca Elson
Senior STF Representative: Carly Murray
Fundraising Coordinator: Scott McBean
Post-Internship Representatives: Denille Martineau, Lee McDougall, Dylan Sveinbjornson

We will also be looking for two President Liaisons to join our Executive Council. Check back for further details! Elections for our general council will be held shortly after classes commence in September. We look forward to meeting all the new teacher candidates entering the college! Have an awesome summer!

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Education clothing can now be picked up in the ESS office (1009)! The office is generally open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We ask that you please bring ID. Special arrangements for pick up can be arranged by contacting Angela. Huge thanks go out to everyone who helped with clothing orders and who purchased clothing; your support is greatly appreciated!

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Welcome,
As a College of Education student you are invited to join the Education Students' Society. Currently we are looking for applications for the President Liaison position. This position allows for two students to join and work cooperatively (students not on their intership are preferred). If you are interested in applying for this position please write a 200 word platform and email it to Fawn Rohatensky (fvh627@mail.usask.ca). We will be voting on the President Liaison at our Annual Retreat in August. We will inform the applicants soon thereafter.

The President Liaisons’ Job includes:
1. Represent the President’s views, and act on their behalf in their absence.
2. Be the voice of all pre-intern education students at executive meetings.
3. Take on tasks as deemed necessary.
4. Management of ESS office procedures and organization of ESS office space.
5. Attend committee meetings throughout the year as deemed necessary by the President and Executive.

More positions are available to be a part of the Education Students’ Society. Please check out the MSC Bulletin Board across from the ESS Office in September to see the positions available.

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Welcome new students to the College of Education and welcome back to returning students. Hopefully registration went well for everyone. We at the Education Students' Society are excited to return to school in the fall and can't wait to start to meet all the new students. Feel free to stop by our office at any time (Room 1009). Also check out this tab periodically for announcements on social events, important information and professional development opportunities.

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(The following is an excerpt from an STF News Release from Wed., March 24, 2010)

The STF has released new information regarding the 2010-11 provincial budget as it relates to the teaching profession. The PreK-12 education sector has received a modest $18.6 million (1.16 %) increase for the upcoming school year. This amount; as announced by Minister of Education, Ken Krawetz, pales in comparision to the $241 million increase in the budget just one year ago.

According to STF President, Dianne Woloschuk, the slight increase was appreciated but is unlikely to be sufficient to cover the actual costs of the vast range of educative programs now offered in Saskatchewan's school divisions. "Education is a human endeavor and it is important for the holistic learning needs of students that the education systen is adequately funded and resourced in order for Saskatchewan to maintain a sustainable, high quality public education system. We were glad to hear the Minister emphasize that education is a priority, and we agree it is an investment in the future of our children and the future of our province." Woloschuk shared with Krawetz the thought that there is still a substantial backlog as well as emerging needs.

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Hello Ed Students! I hope all of you will consider volunteering your precious time to assist with the Regional Heritage Fair in Saskatoon on Thursday May 6th!

What is a Heritage Fair you ask? This event is like a Science fair but for Social Studies.... it fits in perfectly with the curriculum. Students from grade 4-8 have been working hard on their presentations that deal with anything having to do with Canadian heritage. Anything at all that is of interest to them! You will see some pretty creative products with costumes, audio-visual aspects, original artifacts and more. The Regional Fair will be held at the Nutana Curling Club in Saskatoon and the event is shaping up nicely.
At the moment, our committee is short on judges and we would love to have some ed students come out and support this event.... and its good assessment practice! A rubric has already been made up for you so you will know exactly what you are looking for. You will be required to attend a short session on May 6th to introduce you to the rubric . Then you will be assigned to a handful of students who will give you their presentation. You will then ask some interview type questions and assess their presentations.
The fair is being held into the weekend of May 6th but you will only be required to attend one evening for judging. It might be nice if you could be flexible and possibly come on Friday or Saturday. Either way, your help is needed!

Please contact: Lisa Bryden (STF rep) at lkb097@mail.usask.ca expressing your interest and your contact information (phone number and e-mail) so that I can finalize the dates with you.
Thank you for your consideration!

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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

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Junior Achievement Volunteer Opportunities

Build your resume, improve your public speaking and presentation skills, inspire the next generation of community leaders, and have fun! Junior Achievement is looking for volunteers to deliver in-school programs to students in grades 5-8. Programs are well designed and easy to facilitate, and volunteers are trained by JA. All program materials are provided. Each program is approximately 3-4 hours in duration and is usually completed over a single 3hr. session, or two visits to the classroom. Volunteers and teachers coordinate times and dates for program delivery to ensure flexibility with both parties’ schedules.

Volunteer training takes approximately 1 hour, and we would ask our volunteers to commit to delivery in at least one classroom. If requested, a volunteer can be paired with an experienced presenter. The total time commitment to the program can be as little as 4-5 hours, or as many as a volunteer wishes. Our most popular programs are:

"Business Basics" (gr.5&6) is a fun and interactive program designed to provide elementary students with a practical understanding of the organization and operation of business within a free-enterprise system. Students learn about business plans, management decisions, and different ways in which products are produced and marketed.

"Dollars with Sense" (gr.7&8) is designed to encourage students to develop the financial literacy skills necessary to make informed decisions about their financial futures. Students learn about budgeting, money management, and investments.

There are also programs available for grades 3-4 students, but there are limited opportunities
for presentation at these grade levels.

For more information on how to get involved, please contact :

Carol Ward
Director: Elementary Program
Phone: 955-5267
Fax:653-1507
cward@jasask.org

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Interested in becoming a member of the Education Students Society?
There are still positions available for ESS Representatives. Currently we are looking for Cohort Reps! If you are in a Cohort and are interested in being apart of our council, please e-mail ashlyn.george@usask.ca and let her know.

We need cohort members for every cohort except:
Beta
Alpha
Bedford Road
Aden Bowman
Prairie Spirit

For more information, contact:
Ashlyn George
Member of Student Council
Education Student's Society
ashlyn.george@usask.ca

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There are several paid volunteer positions available at Brunskill Elementary School. The postion is for supervisiors in the lunchroom at the school. The lunch hour is from 11:45-12:45 and the shifts would be in half hour time slots. The wage is approx $12.50/ hour. This a great opportunity for the college of Educaiton students to get experience in the schools, meet students and teachers, and make a little money. You can sign up for as many shifts as you want. Brunskill school is located on Wiggins which is about a 5-10 min walk from the University. For more information or to sign up, please call the Vice Principal of Brunskill School, Shaun, at 683-7132.

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Hi Everyone!
Welcome to the College of Education! With the beginning of the school year comes many exciting events, activities, and fundraisers put on by the Education Students Society - and we are looking for extroverted, enthusiastic students to join our General Council.

There are currently about 18 positions we need filled. You can view these positions online at http://www.usask.ca/education/ess/who.php as well as descriptions of the positions on the ESS board outside the Education Student Lounge.

Interested students can pick up a nomination form from the ESS office or from the board outside the student lounge. Nomination forms can also be picked up at Orientation on September 1 & 2. Voting will be held the third week of September and the elected members will be notified by e-mail. And don't forget, joining our Council is a great way to meet new people and network yourself within the college.

Looking forward to a fun-filled and educational year,

Your Members of Student Council,
Ashlyn George & Jason Goodwin

ashlyn.george@usask.ca
jjg658@mail.usask.ca

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Welcome to orientation 2009!

This year at orientation we will have education lanyards ($7) and travel mugs ($13) for sale. We will also be selling Education memberships ($15). With the memberships you will receive discounts on social events, clothing and professional development events. The memberships are a great way to save money and become more involved in the college. Our first social event will be on Friday, Sept 11. More information will be available soon, keep checkin the blog or the walls around the building.
Can't wait to see everyone out at orientation 2009, this is going to be a great year!!!

Kirstin Osback
kjo451@mail.usask.ca
VP Internal

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

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Clothing Sale is going on now until January 29. Check out the posters
around the building to see what is being sold. Sample sizes are
available in the ESS office.

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Those who are interested in picking up a USSU Survival Guide/Day
Planner, are encouraged to do so at the USSU office (Lower Place Riel).

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General Council 2008-2009

Secretary: Lisa Mealing
Public Relations Officer: Matt Tumbach and Kirstin Osback
Campus Rec: Caleb Berg and Stephan Kowalchuck
Secondary Rep (Bedford): Jeremy Murphy
Secondary Rep (Bowman) :Matt Kalesnikoff
Bowman Cohort Rep: Stephen Kowalchuk
Prairie Spirit Cohort Rep: Kirsten Taylor
Chi Rep: Lisa Bryden
Music Rep: Rylan Goudreau
SUNTEP Rep: Kate Clements
PAA Rep: Kendra Munday
PAA Rep: Ryan Serblowski
Social Representative: Katelynn Moldenhauer
PD Officer: Ashlyn George and Jason Goodwin
Alpha Rep: Kristin Dolman
Beta Rep: Stephanie Kennedy
Delta Rep: Jennifer Sample
KiSS Rep: VACANT
ITEP Rep: VACANT

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