The JCC on Summer St. is looking for assistance at its Grand Reopening this Sunday, November 22nd from noon to 4:30 pm. There will be children’s activities, a family scavenger hunt, and people will also be needed to man a popcorn machine and fun stuff like that. Students can contact one of the following people if they wish to volunteer:
Debra L. Chernoff at
(716) 856-7949 X 210 or
dchernoff@buffaloplace.com
or
Barbara Reden at
886-3145 or
BarbaraReden@jccbuffalo.org
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If any Seniors are looking for some work towards an environmental career, there is an AmeriCorps opportunity that comes with a stipend and an educational grant. You would not receive CAS credit for this paid opportunity, but we wanted to pass this along.
Call Meaghan at Reinstein (683-5959) if you are interested.
More information can be found here:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1960.html
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People United for Sustainable Housing (PUSH) is always looking for volunteers to help out with their efforts to rebuild the West Side of Buffalo. This organization was instrumental in helping out with the recent Extreme Makeover Home Edition effort on Massachusetts Avenue. You can find out more about the organization by going to pushbuffalo.org and you can contact Aaron Bartley (CHS Class of 1993) at aaron@pushbuffalo.org if you would like to volunteer (CAS hours would be service or action).
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AIDS Community Services of WNY, Inc. is looking for volunteers to gift wrap at the Boulevard Mall. Dates are from 12/4-12/24. Contact Kimberly at kluangpakdy@aidscommunityservices.com for more information or to sign up.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Important IB Dates for Seniors
Friday, 11/6: Extended Essay Subject Area/Title Declaration due to Mrs. Banas
Friday, 11/13: Final draft of Extended Essay. Hard copy to Mrs. Banas and upload onto turnitin.com
The password for uploading is "principled" like the IB Learner Profile trait (not principle).
Friday, 11/13: Final draft of Extended Essay. Hard copy to Mrs. Banas and upload onto turnitin.com
The password for uploading is "principled" like the IB Learner Profile trait (not principle).
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tree Planting on Saturday, 11/7.
The sixth seasonal reforesting of the Western New York Area by Re-Tree WNY commences this Saturday in 13 municipalities and the City of Buffalo.
1,700 street trees will be planted by the all-volunteer army trained and assembled by Re-Tree WNY and includes the efforts of 48 City of Buffalo block clubs.
Trees are being off-loaded on Thursday and Friday at two sites, 1120 Seneca Street near Babcock in South Buffalo and 1042 North Forest near Sheridan in Williamsville. Distribution to all locations will be done from these addresses.
Planting in all areas will be at 9AM on Saturday, and will continue until complete. Some municipalities are extending the effort to additional days, as-needed. The Tonawanda planting will be around the Parker Boulevard area and is coordinated with Bradley Rowles, Superintendent of Highways with the Town of Tonawanda. One large Buffalo planting is a coordinated effort between Councilman David Rivera, The Green Fund, Grassroots Gardens, PUSH, and the Grant/Ferry Neighborhood Association.
Anyone who still wishes to volunteer: is being directed to any of the three major plantings: gather at the Re-Tree WNY 14th Street Tree Farm (307 14th Street between Vermont and Rhode Island Streets) for the City of Buffalo; at 333 Dexter Terrace in Tonawanda; or Union & North Forest Roads (Forest Elementary School) in Williamsville.
All sites gather at 9AM - come dressed to plant, with gloves and equipment.
Some larger tree planting areas this Saturday, November 7th, are as follows:
BUFFALO
Saturday, November 7
9AM
Gathering at NOON at the Massachusetts Avenue Boys & Girls Club - a great photo op
370 Massachusetts Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14213
1,700 street trees will be planted by the all-volunteer army trained and assembled by Re-Tree WNY and includes the efforts of 48 City of Buffalo block clubs.
Trees are being off-loaded on Thursday and Friday at two sites, 1120 Seneca Street near Babcock in South Buffalo and 1042 North Forest near Sheridan in Williamsville. Distribution to all locations will be done from these addresses.
Planting in all areas will be at 9AM on Saturday, and will continue until complete. Some municipalities are extending the effort to additional days, as-needed. The Tonawanda planting will be around the Parker Boulevard area and is coordinated with Bradley Rowles, Superintendent of Highways with the Town of Tonawanda. One large Buffalo planting is a coordinated effort between Councilman David Rivera, The Green Fund, Grassroots Gardens, PUSH, and the Grant/Ferry Neighborhood Association.
Anyone who still wishes to volunteer: is being directed to any of the three major plantings: gather at the Re-Tree WNY 14th Street Tree Farm (307 14th Street between Vermont and Rhode Island Streets) for the City of Buffalo; at 333 Dexter Terrace in Tonawanda; or Union & North Forest Roads (Forest Elementary School) in Williamsville.
All sites gather at 9AM - come dressed to plant, with gloves and equipment.
Some larger tree planting areas this Saturday, November 7th, are as follows:
BUFFALO
Saturday, November 7
9AM
Gathering at NOON at the Massachusetts Avenue Boys & Girls Club - a great photo op
370 Massachusetts Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14213
Friday, October 30, 2009
CAS Opportunity
The annual Lindsay’s Legacy 5K run is Saturday, November 14th. It benefits Carly's Club at Roswell Park Cancer Institute and will be held at 11:00 a.m. Students are needed to work about an hour before the race and are then welcome to stay for the post race party.
Any students interested in volunteering should contact Frank or Bonnie Mariani by Wednesday, November 4th. Any volunteers are appreciated - even if you decide to help out after the deadline.
Below is the link to the website and contact information for Bonnie MacIver-Mariani and Frank Mariani below.
http://www.lindsays5k.com/home.htm
mailto:bonniejm@roadrunner.com or
www.lindsays5k.com
Frank A. Mariani
276 Morgan Street
Tonawanda, NY 14150
cell (716) 602-8843 (preferred)
home phone (716) 695-7406
mailto:frankm53@roadrunner.com
Any students interested in volunteering should contact Frank or Bonnie Mariani by Wednesday, November 4th. Any volunteers are appreciated - even if you decide to help out after the deadline.
Below is the link to the website and contact information for Bonnie MacIver-Mariani and Frank Mariani below.
http://www.lindsays5k.com/home.htm
mailto:bonniejm@roadrunner.com or
www.lindsays5k.com
Frank A. Mariani
276 Morgan Street
Tonawanda, NY 14150
cell (716) 602-8843 (preferred)
home phone (716) 695-7406
mailto:frankm53@roadrunner.com
Monday, September 14, 2009
REVISED EXTENDED ESSAY TIMELINE 2009-2010 For the IB Diploma Class of 2010
May
Select Advisor. Chose topic and provide outline to TOK teacher.
June/July
Three Day IB Summer Institute.
July/August
Finish research (10-15 sources), write final rough draft.
September 18
Turn in hard copies of whatever you have done to Mrs. Banas. Make sure your name, subject area, and advisor are listed.
October 5-9
Make an appointment to meet with Mrs. Banas this week to discuss the progress of your Extended Essay. You will receive your materials back and discussions may lead to parents being brought in if your progress has not been satisfactory.
Bring all CAS journals/documentation/information at the same time for a CAS evaluation meeting.
November 13
Upload your final rough draft to turnitin.com (Keep an eye on the IB blog for info on how to do this.) Make sure your name, subject area, and advisor are listed. Turn in a hard copy of your final rough draft to Mrs. Banas. She will distribute it to your advisor.
December 13-18
Make an appointment to meet with your advisor this week to discuss your Extended Essay. Your advisor will give back your final rough draft.
February 5
HAND IN FINAL ESSAY to Mrs. Banas – two good copies. (You are being given plenty of time to revise/fix/rewrite based on your conversation with your advisor in December, so this essay should be excellent.)
BACK UP YOUR PAPER ON A CD OR A FLASH DRIVE!
Select Advisor. Chose topic and provide outline to TOK teacher.
June/July
Three Day IB Summer Institute.
July/August
Finish research (10-15 sources), write final rough draft.
September 18
Turn in hard copies of whatever you have done to Mrs. Banas. Make sure your name, subject area, and advisor are listed.
October 5-9
Make an appointment to meet with Mrs. Banas this week to discuss the progress of your Extended Essay. You will receive your materials back and discussions may lead to parents being brought in if your progress has not been satisfactory.
Bring all CAS journals/documentation/information at the same time for a CAS evaluation meeting.
November 13
Upload your final rough draft to turnitin.com (Keep an eye on the IB blog for info on how to do this.) Make sure your name, subject area, and advisor are listed. Turn in a hard copy of your final rough draft to Mrs. Banas. She will distribute it to your advisor.
December 13-18
Make an appointment to meet with your advisor this week to discuss your Extended Essay. Your advisor will give back your final rough draft.
February 5
HAND IN FINAL ESSAY to Mrs. Banas – two good copies. (You are being given plenty of time to revise/fix/rewrite based on your conversation with your advisor in December, so this essay should be excellent.)
BACK UP YOUR PAPER ON A CD OR A FLASH DRIVE!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Energized Students Needed at the Clean Air Coalition
Interested is community organizing? Community art? Environmentalism?
If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, you are a perfect fit for the Clean Air Coalition of WNY (CAC)! They are a non-profit based in Kenmore that is working to drastically improve the air quality in the area. The air out there is so toxic it’s giving people leukemia and many other skin and respiratory diseases. They have worked with lots of scientists and policy makers to determine exactly what needs to happen – now it just has to get it done!
Working with CAC is a another opportunity for personal growth and to fulfill your CAS hours. Here are a few projects you can get involved in:
Join their canvass. They are building a team of friendly folks who will go out door-to-door to talk to people about what we do and encourage them to join our work. Erin Heaney, City Honors Alum & director of the CAC of WNY, became involved in a political canvass when she was in high school and it was one of the most meaningful things she did those 4 years. You will hear some powerful stories and learn a lot.
Organize a community art and testimonial project. If you’re interested in story telling or art, this is a really exciting opportunity. They want to put together a project that tells the stories of their members. They'd like to produce a work of testimonials for their website and perhaps as a tangible installation somewhere in the community. Many members have pretty incredible stories and they'd like to be able to document them and make them more accessible to the rest of the community. They are looking for students who do photography and/or film and are interested in conducting interviews and transcribing them.
Create your own project. If their work sounds exciting, but you are not excited by the projects above, get in touch with them and they will work something out that is meaningful for you!
If you’re interested, get in touch with Erin at erin.heaney@gmail.com or give her a call at 472.8042. She’s a City Honors grad and is very excited about getting IB students involved!
If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, you are a perfect fit for the Clean Air Coalition of WNY (CAC)! They are a non-profit based in Kenmore that is working to drastically improve the air quality in the area. The air out there is so toxic it’s giving people leukemia and many other skin and respiratory diseases. They have worked with lots of scientists and policy makers to determine exactly what needs to happen – now it just has to get it done!
Working with CAC is a another opportunity for personal growth and to fulfill your CAS hours. Here are a few projects you can get involved in:
Join their canvass. They are building a team of friendly folks who will go out door-to-door to talk to people about what we do and encourage them to join our work. Erin Heaney, City Honors Alum & director of the CAC of WNY, became involved in a political canvass when she was in high school and it was one of the most meaningful things she did those 4 years. You will hear some powerful stories and learn a lot.
Organize a community art and testimonial project. If you’re interested in story telling or art, this is a really exciting opportunity. They want to put together a project that tells the stories of their members. They'd like to produce a work of testimonials for their website and perhaps as a tangible installation somewhere in the community. Many members have pretty incredible stories and they'd like to be able to document them and make them more accessible to the rest of the community. They are looking for students who do photography and/or film and are interested in conducting interviews and transcribing them.
Create your own project. If their work sounds exciting, but you are not excited by the projects above, get in touch with them and they will work something out that is meaningful for you!
If you’re interested, get in touch with Erin at erin.heaney@gmail.com or give her a call at 472.8042. She’s a City Honors grad and is very excited about getting IB students involved!
Mentoring program
INTERESTING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Science Firsthand is looking for mentors in their program. It would require only about 1 1/2 hours per week after school. The locations are in various schools or Boys & Girls Clubs in Buffalo, working with 6th graders. Note you don't have to be a science major - it is more about critical thinking.
Contact Stephanie Sears, Program Manager, Science Firsthand. stefsears@gmail.com or 716-831-8722. For more info, visit the website below:
http://www.firsthandlearning.org/sciencefirsthand.html
Science Firsthand is looking for mentors in their program. It would require only about 1 1/2 hours per week after school. The locations are in various schools or Boys & Girls Clubs in Buffalo, working with 6th graders. Note you don't have to be a science major - it is more about critical thinking.
Contact Stephanie Sears, Program Manager, Science Firsthand. stefsears@gmail.com or 716-831-8722. For more info, visit the website below:
http://www.firsthandlearning.org/sciencefirsthand.html
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