Friday, June 13, 2008
Remember to bring in a letter if you can't make the IB Summer Institute
IBers in the Class of 2009 and 2010 are required to bring in a note explaining why they cannot attend the summer institute/seminar. The note should also included contact information for the summer so that I (Mrs. Banas) can contact you during the summer.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
'09 CAS Volunteer Opportunity
We are looking for 6-8 juniors to help out at graduation by handing out programs. Volunteers would need to arrive at 6 p.m. Please see Mrs. Banas to sign up.
We are also looking for five juniors to come in to school during Regents exams to help pack up items in the offices on the first floor. Please see Mrs. Banas to sign up.
We are also looking for five juniors to come in to school during Regents exams to help pack up items in the offices on the first floor. Please see Mrs. Banas to sign up.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Class of 2010 IB Summer Seminar Information
IB SUMMER SEMINAR INFORMATION
2008-2009
Dear Class of 2010 IB Diploma Candidates,
You are Buffalo’s most ambitious and conscientious students! As you move through your experience in IB, we want to assist you in seeking a path to increase chances of being successful within the IB program and in school in general. Therefore, at no cost to you, we have developed a one-day seminar on study skills and time management. Additionally, information on CAS and other aspects of the IB program will be introduced and handed out.
Mrs. Holden and Mrs. Banas believe that the skills you will take home on July 7th will greatly benefit you in the rest of your high school career as well as in college.
This year, the IB Summer Seminar is scheduled for Monday, July 7th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the conference facilities in the Larkin at Exchange building (726 Exchange Street, Buffalo, 14210).
You will be responsible for transportation and money for lunch (either pizza will be ordered or we will eat at the cafeteria in the Larkin at Exchange building).
All candidates are expected to attend the seminar. If you cannot attend, you must notify Mrs. Banas by Friday, June 13. At that time, you will submit a note from a parent explaining why you cannot attend. You will also supply Mrs. Banas with all of your summer contact information (phone numbers, email, address) and when you will be available this summer so that you can be contacted for an appointment later in the summer.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Banas at ebanas@buffaloschools.org or 816-4235.
2008-2009
Dear Class of 2010 IB Diploma Candidates,
You are Buffalo’s most ambitious and conscientious students! As you move through your experience in IB, we want to assist you in seeking a path to increase chances of being successful within the IB program and in school in general. Therefore, at no cost to you, we have developed a one-day seminar on study skills and time management. Additionally, information on CAS and other aspects of the IB program will be introduced and handed out.
Mrs. Holden and Mrs. Banas believe that the skills you will take home on July 7th will greatly benefit you in the rest of your high school career as well as in college.
This year, the IB Summer Seminar is scheduled for Monday, July 7th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the conference facilities in the Larkin at Exchange building (726 Exchange Street, Buffalo, 14210).
You will be responsible for transportation and money for lunch (either pizza will be ordered or we will eat at the cafeteria in the Larkin at Exchange building).
All candidates are expected to attend the seminar. If you cannot attend, you must notify Mrs. Banas by Friday, June 13. At that time, you will submit a note from a parent explaining why you cannot attend. You will also supply Mrs. Banas with all of your summer contact information (phone numbers, email, address) and when you will be available this summer so that you can be contacted for an appointment later in the summer.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Banas at ebanas@buffaloschools.org or 816-4235.
Class of 2009 IB Summer Institute Information
IB SUMMER INSTITUTE INFORMATION
2008-2009
Dear IB Diploma Candidates,
You are Buffalo’s most ambitious and conscientious students! As you move through your experience in IB, we want to assist you in seeking a path to increase your mastery the Extended Essay process. With you in mind, we have developed the 1st Annual IB Extended Essay Summer Institute! Participating in this program is mandatory. It will greatly improve your critical thinking capacity, writing skills, research proficiency, and your approach to the Extended Essay project – all undeniably necessary for successfully completing the IB Extended Essay. This institute is being run at no cost to you.
In an enthusiastic partnership with the University at Buffalo, we plan to take you through an intensive three day collegiate institute where you will have access to a vast array of resources that are normally reserved only for enrolled UB students. You will participate in four seminar courses:
• Academic honesty – what is expected of you as IB Diploma Candidates, proper source citation, and avoiding plagiarism pitfalls.
• Library Research – improving your ability to use a university library while accessing all of its resources during your EE research journey.
• Extended Essay Format – clarifying the expectations of the Extended Essay assignment and providing you with the opportunity to assess the strengths and weaknesses of model EE papers.
• Study skills/Time management – skills that will help you with your Extended Essay and with all of your academic endeavors.
This year, the IB EE Summer Institute is scheduled for three days from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 30th through Wednesday, July 2nd at the University at Buffalo North Campus. Please check the City Honors IB Blog at: ibcityhonors.blogspot.com for the exact meeting location. Currently, the plan is to meet in the morning for the seminar courses, give you time to get lunch on the campus, and return in the afternoon to give you time to research and/or write your EE. Mrs. Holden and Mrs. Banas will be available for guidance every day after lunch.
All candidates are expected to attend the institute. If you cannot attend the institute, you must notify Mrs. Banas by Friday, June 13. At that time, you will submit a note from a parent explaining why you cannot attend. You will also supply Mrs. Banas with all of your summer contact information (phone numbers, email, address) and when you will be available this summer so that you can be contacted for an appointment later in the summer.
To reduce the burden on parents, it is highly recommended that you take the time now to arrange driving schedules and carpool to and from UB North.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Banas at ebanas@buffaloschools.org or 816-4235.
2008-2009
Dear IB Diploma Candidates,
You are Buffalo’s most ambitious and conscientious students! As you move through your experience in IB, we want to assist you in seeking a path to increase your mastery the Extended Essay process. With you in mind, we have developed the 1st Annual IB Extended Essay Summer Institute! Participating in this program is mandatory. It will greatly improve your critical thinking capacity, writing skills, research proficiency, and your approach to the Extended Essay project – all undeniably necessary for successfully completing the IB Extended Essay. This institute is being run at no cost to you.
In an enthusiastic partnership with the University at Buffalo, we plan to take you through an intensive three day collegiate institute where you will have access to a vast array of resources that are normally reserved only for enrolled UB students. You will participate in four seminar courses:
• Academic honesty – what is expected of you as IB Diploma Candidates, proper source citation, and avoiding plagiarism pitfalls.
• Library Research – improving your ability to use a university library while accessing all of its resources during your EE research journey.
• Extended Essay Format – clarifying the expectations of the Extended Essay assignment and providing you with the opportunity to assess the strengths and weaknesses of model EE papers.
• Study skills/Time management – skills that will help you with your Extended Essay and with all of your academic endeavors.
This year, the IB EE Summer Institute is scheduled for three days from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 30th through Wednesday, July 2nd at the University at Buffalo North Campus. Please check the City Honors IB Blog at: ibcityhonors.blogspot.com for the exact meeting location. Currently, the plan is to meet in the morning for the seminar courses, give you time to get lunch on the campus, and return in the afternoon to give you time to research and/or write your EE. Mrs. Holden and Mrs. Banas will be available for guidance every day after lunch.
All candidates are expected to attend the institute. If you cannot attend the institute, you must notify Mrs. Banas by Friday, June 13. At that time, you will submit a note from a parent explaining why you cannot attend. You will also supply Mrs. Banas with all of your summer contact information (phone numbers, email, address) and when you will be available this summer so that you can be contacted for an appointment later in the summer.
To reduce the burden on parents, it is highly recommended that you take the time now to arrange driving schedules and carpool to and from UB North.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Banas at ebanas@buffaloschools.org or 816-4235.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Class of 2009 onward : Extended Essay Guide
A reminder that the Extended Essay program is changing slightly - beginning with the Extended Essays student in the Class of 2009 will turn in to IB. Go here to read the guide and get a head start on the essay!
Topics for 2009 are: English A1, Biology, Business and management, Chemistry, Computer science, Dance, Design technology, Economics, Environmental systems and societies, Film, Geography, History, Human rights, Information technology in a global society,
Mathematics, Music, Peace and conflict studies, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Social and cultural anthropology, Theatre, Visual arts, World religions, or a paper written in either French or Spanish detailing literature in that language.
Topics for 2009 are: English A1, Biology, Business and management, Chemistry, Computer science, Dance, Design technology, Economics, Environmental systems and societies, Film, Geography, History, Human rights, Information technology in a global society,
Mathematics, Music, Peace and conflict studies, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Social and cultural anthropology, Theatre, Visual arts, World religions, or a paper written in either French or Spanish detailing literature in that language.
Class of 2010 NEW CAS Guide
Go here to read the new CAS guide and get a head start on knowing what you'll need to do come this summer! Again, this is only for the Class of 2010 and beyond. The Classes of 2008 and 2009 are under the old CAS guide.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Buffalo Riverkeeper Volunteer Opportunity
On April 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. a group will be meeting at the Buffalo River Ohio St. Fishing access site to clean up that area of the Buffalo River.
There are sign up sheets posted throughout the school and in Mr. Alesse's classroom.
Be sure to dress warmly, bring garden gloves and snacks.
There are sign up sheets posted throughout the school and in Mr. Alesse's classroom.
Be sure to dress warmly, bring garden gloves and snacks.
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