Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Essay writing assistance

Mrs. Holden has a shelf full of books in the library that can help with writing college essays. They are excellent resources that are underused.

Mrs. Holden can also help you if you're struggling with your topic because it is too narrow or too broad.

CAS Volunteer Opportunities

The American Heart Association Heart Walk needs volunteers. Report to the HSBC Arena at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2007. You will be finished by approximately 1:00 p.m.

Help with the Elmwood Village Tour of Kitchens. Sunday, September 23, 2007. Call Nate or Dan at 881-0707 to sign up.

Are you interested in volunteering with young kids who have been adopted from China? Asian Connection, a local adoption group for families with kids from Asia, is looking for students to assist with their Chinese Cultural Fair on November 11, 2007. Students interested should stop by the Library to see Mrs. Holden, or drop her an email at mholden@buffaloschools.org

Sunday, September 9, 2007

Extended Essay Timeline

Monday, September 10, 2007: Turn in missing EE topic forms.

Wednesday, October 10, 2007: Rough draft finished and given to your advisor for review. You will turn in a sheet with your advisor's signature indicating that you have turned in the rough draft.

Between October 10 and November 19 you should fix any issues/concerns your advisor had and show it to your advisor again.

Monday, November 19, 2007: Final Extended Essay turned into Mrs. Banas. Make sure your advisor has signed off on the final copy.