Adam Scott C.V.I./I.S. has a focus on student achievement with clearly stated expectations and equitable assessment guidelines. This mandate will be met within a purposeful learning atmosphere that is free from the threat of physical or emotional harm, delivered within a climate which is supportive of curriculum and instruction, and addresses the learning needs of both staff and students.

CHARACTER EDUCATION ATTRIBUTE OF THE MONTH: INITIATIVE

VICE PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Welcome back to school and to winter! Cold weather is finally upon us so please make sure that kids are warmly dressed as outdoor recess is part of our daily routine.

The high school examination period will begin on January 25^th so the cafeteria will be closed between January 25^th and February 5^th when semester 2 begins. Students must bring their own lunch and snacks to school for this period of time.

Question of the month:

What types of extra-curricular activities would you like to see your child involved in? Send responses to karin_mackenzierussell@kprdsb.ca.

VOLLEYBALL!!

There were over 90 students who tried out for the volleyball teams – well done Adam Scott! With so much interest, Mrs. Knox decided to create four teams so that we could have 2 competitive and 2 recreational teams. Congratulations to the following students and good luck in your tournaments.

Tournament dates and locations are:

Jan. 30 – Boys Recreational at Lakefield

Jan. 31 – Boys Competitive at Lakefield

Jan. 31 – Girls Recreational at Adam Scott

Feb. 1 – Girls Competitive at Adam Scott

A big thank you goes out to Madame Dalton, a high school teacher who volunteered to coach the girls competitive team – Merci Madame Dalton!

CANWEST CANSPELL NATIONAL SPELLING BEE 2007

This national spelling contest is now in its third year. At the regional level, it offers the following prizes: all expenses paid for the winner and chaperone to attend the National Spelling Bee Finals in Ottawa and the 2007 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., plus a $3 000 Registered Education Savings Plan.

Adam Scott Intermediate will have a school spelling bee Thursday, January 25, at lunch. Our winner will move on to the district level contest, a written spelling contest. This determines who will attend the regional level spelling bee. Students have already met to discuss the study guide, procedures, rules, prospective words, and strategies, during the first week back at school.

Other students who may be interested in taking part in this opportunity are welcome to get a copy of the “Spell It!” Study Guide from Mme Harding, which details a number of prospective words for the bee. Check www.canspell.com and www.spellingbee.com for daily words, games, and study tips. Students are invited to study independently or with a friend in Room 110 on Mondays or Tuesdays, and on Thursday, Jan. 18, in the Art Room.

HISTORICA CLUB

Historica Fairs have been growing by leaps and bounds in the last few years - more than 350 000 people participated in the Fairs last year. The Historica Foundation behind the Fairs is a charitable organization, focused on engaging us in the history of our country. It runs three educational programs and three support resources. About five years ago, it launched the Canadian website www.histori.ca. This site offers easy access to the Canadian Encyclopedia and Encyclopedia of Music in Canada, “History by the Minute” (including Historica Minutes, as seen on TV, Historica Radio Minutes, and the Footprints sports series), This Day in History, Screen Legends, Youthlinks (a place to express opinions on a wide variety of issues, geared particularly to secondary level students), student games, the “Tattoo a Moose” programme, and most importantly for us, Historica Fairs. Under Historica Fairs, you will find rules and criteria, guidelines and resources, and many examples of student work.

The Historica Foundation provides special awards for each Regional Fair: The Honourable Laurier L. LaPierre, O.C. Medal, for enthusiasm and dedication to Canadian history and heritage; the HBC Explorers Award, for demonstrating an aspect of exploration that has influenced Canadian history; the RBC Foundation Award for the Celebration of Aboriginal Heritage, for celebrating an aspect of Aboriginal history, heritage, or culture; the CN Veterans Award, for celebrating veterans and their contribution to Canadian history; the Ontario Trillium Foundation Award of Excellence, for presenting Ontario history, heritage, or culture; and the Archives of Ontario Award for best use of original records related to Ontario history.

Currently, six students are meeting regularly with Mme Harding to prepare research projects for this year’s Kawartha Lakeshore Regional Fair in Orono, Friday, May 4. Most have chosen a topic and are checking that there are sufficient sources of information to proceed. Our next step is to develop “thick” questions to guide our research. New members are welcome!

PUBLIC SPEAKING

The Lions Club Public Speaking Contest is fast approaching! Participants must be registered for the Feb. 17 speak-off by February 2. Our Adam Scott group meets Mondays at lunch in Mme Harding’s room to share ideas and feedback. Members will bring their completed drafts to the meeting on Jan. 22, and then revise their work for Jan. 29. February meetings will focus on delivery (expression, pace, projection, posture, etc.). Wish us good luck!

EASY ACCESS TO BUS CANCELLATION INFORMATION @ WWW.STSCO.CA

Students, parents and guardians have quick, easy access to information on school bus delays and cancellations at www.stsco.ca

“With the delayed but inevitable return of winter weather, we know that parents and students are eager to learn the status of school bus routes each morning,” notes Joel Sloggett, chief executive officer of Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario. STSCO is the consortium responsible for busing elementary and secondary students from the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board.

“In addition to listening to local radio stations, students and parents can visit www.stsco.ca and click on the yellow school bus icon for immediate access to information on school bus delays and cancellations,” he adds. “We have sent letters home with students from all schools, reminding them of the website. We know that use of the website was quite heavy this morning.”

STSCO also has a 24-hour information line, available at 705-748-9240 or toll-free at 1-866-433-4441. “Region-wide cancellations are announced on this line,” he adds. “As we have close to 700 bus routes system-wide, however, we can not include each affected route on the telephone hotline. For more detailed, route-by-route information, we encourage people to visit the STSCO website or to listen to their local radio stations.”

GRADUATION PHOTOS

Grade 8 students..... it’s time for grad photos. These will be done first thing the morning of February 1^st.  BE READY! You are reminded to wear a white blouse or shirt.

IN THE COMMUNITY

There will be a Grade 9 Information Evening on January 24/07 to learn about Adam Scott and Grade 9 Curriculum, have questions answered, pick up an Adam Scott Handbook and Course Calendar, meet the teachers and, to have a tour of the Optional Subject Area Classrooms.

7:00 - 8:00      Optional Subject Area Classrooms

8:00 - 9:00      Presentation in the Auditorium

Ridpath Junior PS - Lakefield, 705-652-3811

- Week-long family literacy bingo, Family Literacy Night January 23 @ 6:30 p.m. with rooms devoted to different subjects/characters, book swap January 25, and story book Character Day January 26.

Public Information Meeting

Capital Plan Consultation

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board has recently completed its Capital Plan outlining future enrolment projections, expected new school construction, additions and consolidations for the next 10 years. This plan will shape how we meet the future accommodation needs of our students, and we would like to share it with our communities for their input. The Board invites and welcomes all parents and community members to a:

Public Information Meeting

Adam Scott Collegiate Vocational Institute

175 Langton Street

Peterborough

MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2007

6:30 P.M.

This public information meeting will provide an opportunity for all those present to learn more about the unique accommodation issues specifically concerning the City of Peterborough, Lakefield District Secondary School and its feeder schools, and Crestwood Secondary School and its feeder schools.

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