New items this year in the Writing Center:

·       A Williston Writing Manual with sections for each of the disciplines
·       A Middle School program that connects Writing Center tutors with the Middle School during the “help” period at the end of the day
·       A defined connection with Tina Berghoff to help identify students who need additional support in writing and language skills

Some reminders:  The Writing Center is open for most of the class day and for evening study hall.  Tutors are being trained next week, so we’ll be working with full hours by next Wednesday.  We offer short (around 15-20 pain-free minutes) one-on-one consultations for writers at any level and at any stage of the writing process.  Students are welcome to drop by or to make an appointment by emailing writing@williston.com or, in a week or so, by signing up on our web calendar.  I send the schedule out each Sunday.

During the day:
Come visit us!  If it is not periods B, E, or F, I am likely to be there.  If you know you need to meet at a specific time, just email me and we will set something up.

During the night:
We are open every night for evening study hall from 7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.  Isn’t that fabulous?

Some reminders:

·      ANYONE can use the Writing Center!
·      Your question can be BIG (“Please help me improve this US History paper!  It’s horrible and I’m freaking out!”) or small (“Can you decipher my teacher’s scrawl on page four?”).
·      You DO NOT need an appointment!  Later, we will have a fancy sign-up system which you can use if that’s your thing.  We love it when people drop by.
·      The Writing Center is on the second floor of the library.  There is a candy jar.
·      EVERYONE benefits from help with writing.
·      You will not be the only one going to the Writing Center.  We see over 1,000 visits each year.  Why not you?

That’s all for now, except a big “thank you” in advance to my tireless tutors!

We hope to see you soon in the Writing Center!

Sarah and the Writing Center Staff

Happy Graduation to all the seniors!  What a beautiful ceremony today…now that we are finished crying, let’s get back to work (but only for a few more days!).

The Writing Center will be open for study hall every night this week.  During the day, we will be open by appointment only.  Reply to this email if you would like to set up a time.

See you soon, but if not, have a wonderful summer vacation!

Sarah Sawyer

Congratulations to all the seniors graduating on Sunday!  A special thanks to my senior Writing Center Tutors:

Brittany Collins, Meredith Westover, Gabe Hohmann, Lily Sun, Rachel Lloyd, Abigail Rogers-Berner, Maddy Stern, Elizabeth Calderone, Nick Pattison, and Henry Lombino.  Be sure to thank them if you see them this week!

If you would like to be a Writing Center Tutor next year, one of your teachers needs to nominate you so that you can apply; we have a number of nominations already, but if you have a special interest, let one of your teachers know.

Finish the year with gusto, people!  Make a visit to the Writing Center!  Also, don’t skip Assembly on Wednesday…you’re in for a treat.

Here are the hours for this week:

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At long last, it’s the final BLUE WEEK of the year.  Celebrate by making a visit to the Writing Center!  We would love to read your history research papers, your final Williston Scholars papers, your Paper(s) of Many Parts, and whatever else you have in the hopper this week!

Here are the hours for this week:

Monday
No Morning Hours
12:30 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. (B2, E)
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

Tuesday
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (G, C, E, F1)
1:40 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. (A)
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

Wednesday
10:15 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. (D, A)
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. (F, E, B)
12:30 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. (G2, C)
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

Friday
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (E, G, A, D1)
1:40 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. (B)
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

Sunday
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

Remember, there is no need to sign up for an appointment:  just drop by!  If you would like to sign up online for the evening hours, however, click this link and then look on the lower left of the page for the orange box that says “Writing Center Sign Up.”  Click there, find a slot, and then put in your name!  (But don’t hog the spots.)  Hope to see you soon!

http://libguides.williston.com/content.php?pid=385800#

Here are the hours for this week…make sure to visit us to put your best foot forward on your upcoming papers!

Monday
9:40 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. (F, C)
12:30 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. (E2, B)
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

Tuesday
8:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. (All Day!)
Advisory Dinner!
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

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The Writing Center tutors are READY to help you with your questions about research papers, final projects, and anything else that might be on your plate.

Here are the hours for this week:

Sunday
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

Monday
9:40 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. (F, C)
12:30 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. (B2, E)
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

Tuesday
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (G, C, E, F1)
1:40 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. (A)
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

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The Writing Center will be open bright and early tomorrow to help you with any question you may have…research paper, anyone?  Tiny question about citation?  Come and see us!  (Otherwise, we get lonely!)

Wednesday
9:05 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. (C, A, D)
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (F, E, B, C1)
1:40 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. (G)
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

Friday
9:40 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. (G, A)
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (B2)

Next Sunday
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

Remember, there is no need to sign up for an appointment:  just drop by!  If you would like to sign up online for the evening hours, however, click this link and then look on the lower left of the page for the orange box that says “Writing Center Sign Up.”  Click there, find a slot, and then put in your name!  (But don’t hog the spots.)  Hope to see you soon!

http://libguides.williston.com/content.php?pid=385800#

Only THREE Blue Weeks left this year…let’s make the most of them!  The Writing Center is ready to see your papers, projects, plans, etc.  Come on by!

Here are the hours for this week:

Sunday
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

Monday
9:40 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. (F, C)
12:30 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. (B2, E)
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

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Family Weekend is next week…make sure you can tell your visitors that you have been using the Writing Center!

Sunday
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

Monday
9:40 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. (F, C)
12:30 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. (E2, B)
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

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The Writing Center is ready to see your great third trimester work!  Remember that we can help you plan out a timeline for longer assignments so that you stay on track.
See you soon!

Here are the hours for this week:

Sunday
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

Monday
10:50 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. (C)
12:30 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. (B2, E)
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

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