TheELI Weekly
Out and About: Relish Burgers in Gainesville
by Ewaldo Rivas Millan, RW60
Every time I decide to eat outside of my house. The only option that comes to my mind is Relish. If you are looking for really amazing hamburgers, definitely Relish is your option. Every piece of the hamburger is amazing. I always order the double tasty burger which is a double 200g of meat. You can find other options such as chicken and even hot dogs, but If I were you, I would choose the double tasty. That burger is perfect starting from the bread. I think that the gods of Olympus are those who create the bread because the bread has not comparison. The meat is terrific. There is no difference between the meat there and a steak. The meat tastes like real meat. Additionally, they have several options for sauces, and all toppings are always fresh. The combination of all these elements creates the perfect burger. Every bite is like going to the other side and coming back. I do not want to share all the time that I have eaten there because I would feel embarrassed. Definitely, Relish is the best burger restaurant in Gainesville. Hand downs to these burgers!
Notes from the Office
COVID-19 Requirements: Face-to-face students, this week you must do the weekly COVID-19 screening AND a saliva test. If you got a test last week, that does not count for this week. You must follow the above schedule with the rest of the ELI students. Everyone is required to do a test this week.
Please complete the screening, schedule a test, and forward Victoria your test appointment confirmation by 3pm on Monday, March 1. You must make your test appointment on or before Thursday, March 4.
- Complete the screening and schedule a test: https://uf.tfaforms.net/440
- Log in to your UF email account with you GatorLink Username and Password: https://outlook.com/ufl.edu
- Forward the test appointment confirmation email to Victoria: vcshelly@ufl.edu
If you do not forward the test appointment confirmation email by 3pm on Monday, March 1, you cannot attend classes. Please email Victoria with any questions!
Midterms: You have made it half-way through the semester! Be sure to eat, sleep, and study well to be ready for midterm tests in classes this week. You can see your class reports in my.eli.ufl after March 9th.
Teacher Planning Day: Friday, March 12th, in two weeks, will be a teacher planning day. There are no classes on this day. Enjoy a long weekend!
Student Voices: Send your original writing to Olga Moody (omoody@ufl.edu) to publish in Student Voicesso that we can enjoy your thoughts and ideas. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April, 2nd.
CIP Weekday Activities
Monday, March 1st – Game Night (Zoom) – 6-8pm
Play fun virtual games with LAs and classmates! This week we will play Boggle and Pictionary!
https://ufl.zoom.us/j/96129662095?pwd=TmdIdmgvWkFIekhBc0FwdFdOeW9NZz09
- Meeting ID: 961 2966 2095
- Passcode: gamenight
Tuesday March 2nd – Plaza Hangout (In-person) – 5:15–7:15pm
Come hang out face to face at the Plaza! Socialize and play some contactless games. You MUST sign up for this activity, be cleared for campus, and wear a mask at the event.
Sign Up Here!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA9A823A02-plaza15
Wednesday, March 3rd – Coffee and Culture Talk (Zoom) – 6-7:30pm
Join us this week for discussion about architecture around the world!
https://ufl.zoom.us/j/99582032927?pwd=UlFOQ1pjaiswa3huUk41cnBuMEFiQT09
- Meeting ID: 995 8203 2927
- Passcode: 926123
Thursday, March 4th – Movie Night (Zoom) – 6-8:30pm
Come vote on a movie and watch it with LAs and ELI friends as we chat in the chatbox! Stick around for a fun discussion afterward! Movie choices this week are Beauty and the Beast (Live Action), Miracle, and Unknown.
https://ufl.zoom.us/j/92962712031?pwd=dnZhVnh5WTJxWE5FNGZaRndyOFN0UT09
- Meeting ID: 929 6271 2031
- Passcode: movienight
Weekend Activities
ELI students, LAs and Staff at the Paint the Wall Event February 20, 2021
Saturday March 6th – Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (In-person) – 11:00 am – 1:00pm
Come see Gainesville’s very own botanical gardens, with beautiful plants from around the world! Explore the beautiful trails with friends and LAs. Tickets cost 10 dollars at the entrance. Please read the signup for more details. You must wear a mask, be campus cleared, and sign up to attend this event.
Sign up here!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA9A823A02-kanapaha
Saturday March 6th – I Spy! (Zoom) – 4:00 to 6:00pm
See how good you are at word searched and finding hidden images with your team during this fun, friendly competition!
https://ufl.zoom.us/j/95560429180?pwd=WjQ4cDdmY0hBSFVwY05IbXVTdnlyUT09
- Meeting ID: 955 6042 9180
- Passcode: 603677
Conversation Partners: Want to meet with an English speaker every week to practice English and make a friend? Sign up for a conversation partner! You can sign up by emailing Tate at conversationpartners@eli.ufl.edu. We still have some volunteers waiting to be paired with you!
Wednesday, March 3rd–Santa Fe College Information night (Zoom) – 5:15pm
Are you interested in Santa Fe College? Come to this Zoom meeting get more information about admissions.
https://sfcollege.zoom.us/j/97973935695?pwd=MjNyVkplcCtUN1RjeFd6M2JDWXVMdz09
- Meeting ID: 979 7393 5695
- Passcode: 350730
Grammar
Q: What are the correct uses for a semicolon?
A: Semicolons are used to connect two related independent clauses in the same place where a period could go. You should not use it to separate an independent and dependent clause. Here are some examples:
- I usually wear a coat in the winter; I’ve only worn a coat once this year.
- I thought it would be very cold in January; however, it wasn’t cold.
- Incorrect: If the weather gets cold; I will have to wear a coat.
Birthdays!
Students:
- Donal Bissainte 3/5
- Mihyang Kim 3/3
Staff:
- none
Notes from the Editor
Do you have something to say? Say it in the Weekly! Send your grammar questions, culture questions, and stories to Maya Shastri at mshastri@ufl.edu.
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