Earl Haig SS Library http://earlhaig.ca/library Earl Haig Secondary School Learning Commons Thu, 17 May 2012 16:16:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Magazine Rack and New Graphic Novels http://earlhaig.ca/library/2012/05/magazine-rack-and-new-graphic-novels/ http://earlhaig.ca/library/2012/05/magazine-rack-and-new-graphic-novels/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 15:25:18 +0000 MisterGo http://earlhaig.ca/library/?p=4441

Check out our wide selection of magazines – click here.

If you have suggestions on what the library should buy, click here.

Also – check out these new graphic novels by Malaysian writer, Lat.

 

 

 

 

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]]> http://earlhaig.ca/library/2012/05/fri-may-25th-final-due-date/feed/ 0 Lunchtime Lessons May 14 to 18 http://earlhaig.ca/library/2012/05/lunchtime-lessons-may-14-to-18/ http://earlhaig.ca/library/2012/05/lunchtime-lessons-may-14-to-18/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 19:28:06 +0000 MisterGo http://earlhaig.ca/library/?p=4421 This week the library will continue to help our English Language Learners (ELL students) find articles on Canadian Inventors and Embedded Citations.

Plan ahead knowing there will be limited access.  Please respect the classes that are in session and remain quiet.

Monday: Period 2
Tuesday: Period 2
Wednesday: Period 3
Thursday: Period 2

The library is reserved for quiet work when a lesson is being taught.  Do your part to keep the Library fully accessible during lunch periods:  work quietly.

 

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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! Click here for applications.

  • 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

If you’re not sure, please speak to any Teacher-Librarian to clarify the application process.

 

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In celebration of Asian Heritage Month Toronto Public Library acknowledges the rich and diverse cultural contributions of Asian and Asian-Canadian writers with this booklist of recent fiction and non-fiction for adults, teens and children.

]]> http://earlhaig.ca/library/2012/04/may-asian-heritage-month/feed/ 0 Lunchtime Lessons Apr. 30 – May 4 http://earlhaig.ca/library/2012/04/lunchtime-lessons-apr-30-may-4/ http://earlhaig.ca/library/2012/04/lunchtime-lessons-apr-30-may-4/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:49:01 +0000 MisterGo http://earlhaig.ca/library/?p=4354

This week the library will continue to help our English Language Learners (ELL students) find articles on Human Rights issues.  Check out our Canadian Points of View database to find articles on violations to Human Rights (using these topics).

Plan ahead knowing there will be limited access.  Please respect the classes that are in session and remain quiet.

Monday: Period 3
Tuesday: Period 3
Wednesday: Senior English Exams – Library opens at 12pm
Thursday: Period 3
Friday:  Period 3

The library is reserved for quiet work when a lesson is being taught.  Do your part to keep the Library fully accessible during lunch periods:  work quietly.

 

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This week the library will continue to help our English Language Learners (ELL students) find articles on Human Rights issues.  Check out our Canadian Points of View database to find articles on violations to Human Rights (using these topics).

Plan ahead knowing there will be limited access.  Please respect the classes that are in session and remain quiet.

Monday: Period 3
Tuesday: Period 3
Wednesday: Period 1:  Helen Yermus – Holocaust Survivor presentation
Thursday: Period 3
Friday:  Period 3

The library is reserved for quiet work when a lesson is being taught.  Do your part to keep the Library fully accessible during lunch periods:  work quietly.

 

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It’s Earth Week at Earl Haig.  Educate yourself on the issues affecting our environment today by checking out our GREENR database. (UN/PW in agenda or at circulation desk).

See what the Ontario Government has in store for the week here.

]]> http://earlhaig.ca/library/2012/04/earth-week-check-out-greenr/feed/ 0 Lunchtime Lessons Apr. 16 – 20 http://earlhaig.ca/library/2012/04/lunchtime-lessons-apr-16-20/ http://earlhaig.ca/library/2012/04/lunchtime-lessons-apr-16-20/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:32:29 +0000 MisterGo http://earlhaig.ca/library/?p=4286 This week the library will be conducting lessons for English Language Learners (ELL students) on Human Rights issues.  (UN/PW in your agenda or see the circulation desk).  Check out our Global Issues in Context database to find out more about World Issues and violations to Human Rights.

Plan ahead knowing there will be limited access.  Please respect the classes that are in session and remain quiet.

Monday: Period 2, Period 3
Friday:  Period 3

The library is reserved for quiet work when a lesson is being taught.  Do your part to keep the Library fully accessible during lunch periods:  work quietly.

 

]]> http://earlhaig.ca/library/2012/04/lunchtime-lessons-apr-16-20/feed/ 0 April is Latin Heritage and Poetry Month http://earlhaig.ca/library/2012/04/april-latin-heritage-and-poetry-month/ http://earlhaig.ca/library/2012/04/april-latin-heritage-and-poetry-month/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:12:04 +0000 MisterGo http://earlhaig.ca/library/?p=4275 April is Latin Heritage Month and Poetry Month.  Why not check out some poems by Canadian poets of Latin Heritage?  Check out the TDSB’s Urban Voices archives for students.  Check out a copy of a Poetry zine by street youth through the Toronto Public Library.

“Latin America is a large region that covers all the territory in the Western Hemisphere south of the United States. It consists of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean Islands. ” (World Book Encyclopedia).

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Find out more about Latin America from World Book (UN/PW in agenda – or see a Teacher-Librarian)

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