LION TALES
ADAM SCOTT C.V.I.
An Information Newsletter to Parents
Bill Mitchell, Vice-Principal Craig Allan, Principal Karin Russell, Vice-Principal
Sharron Hatton, School Council Chair October 2006
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.
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
The staff and students at this school continue to amaze me. This school is filled with student activity from 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Band practice, both secondary and intermediate, is up and running as well as a variety of sports and clubs. Our Student Council has held their first dance (Pirates of the Caribbean) and is presently selling student cards ($7.00). Our Yearbook class is selling yearbook/photo packages and the majority of our students are gearing up for the Terry Fox Run on Thursday, October 12th.
In terms of academics, I am pleased to see the successful start up of several new courses. Mr. Wright and Mr. Bemrose have set up a new student leadership course (PLF 4C1) that is based on skill development through Outdoor Education. This class has just completed a 4 day trip to Algonquin Park through the rain and sunshine. Many of the students in this course will be using this experience as a component for the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
The overwhelming response last year to our grade 10 guitar course (100 students) has led to the creation of a grade 11 course this year. Several students from the course will perform at Commencement.
The Adam Scott stock car built in our Automotive/Race Car program was successfully driven by our auto teacher, Mr. Flindall to several 2nd place finishes during the summer. Watch for this car at the High School Fair at the Evinrude Centre on Tuesday, November 7th.
New staff to the school include Mr. Ted LaCarte (Physics), Ms. Nathalie Fournier (French Immersion/Science) and Mr. Michael Colling (Mathematics). Returning to the school are Mrs. Kim McBride (Phys. Ed./Math), Mrs. Cheryl Murray (Family Studies/Math) and Ms. Lynda Hodgins (LLS). These teachers have quickly become an integral part of the staff.
Parent/Teacher Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, October 18th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. I look forward to seeing many of you there.
Please continue to communicate with teachers on an ongoing basis if your son/daughter is struggling. Attendance information can be obtained from Ms. Gemmiti at Ext. 160.
SCHOOL COUNCIL
Parents, come out and find out more about the programs and initiatives at Adam Scott through your School Council. Meetings are the third Monday of each month. The next meeting is Monday, October 16th in the School Library beginning at 6:45 p.m. The topic of this meeting will be “Differentiated Instruction”.
EQAO GRADE 9 MATH RESULTS
FOR 2005-2006
(% Pass Rate)
| ACADEMIC | APPLIED | |
| Adam Scott CVI | 68 | 52 |
| Board | 68 | 42 |
| Province | 71 | 35 |
We are presently reviewing our results to formulate an action plan for improvement. At Adam Scott, our grade 9 population according to program selection is 60% Academic, 30% Applied and 10% Locally Developed. The students in the Locally Developed program are not required to write the EQAO test.
TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY
The goal (across Canada) is to have grade 9 students attend a place of employment with an adult on Wednesday, November 1st. This is a great opportunity for students to experience a regular work day and to see first hand the expectations/rewards of employment. Our goal at Adam Scott is to find placements through parents/relatives/friends for all of our grade 9 students for that day. More information will follow.
ADAM SCOTT WEAR
Wondering what to buy that Adam Scott student for Christmas? Why not order some Adam Scott apparel from Mrs. Wollny in Room 111.
Short Sleeve T-shirt = $15.00 Hooded Sweatshirt = $35.00
Long Sleeve T-shirt = $18.00 Sweatshirt = $22.00
Ladies V-neck Top = $15.00 Lanyards = $ 3.00
ROTARIANS ASSIST ADAM SCOTT STUDENTS IN THE INTERVIEW ROOM!
Mock interviews are an integral component of the pre-employment training that Adam Scott Co-op students must complete before beginning their work placements. Each student must participate in a mock interview with someone from the professional or business community, at their respective places of business.
On Tuesday, September 12th, twenty-six Rotarians met individually with our students to help them practice their interview skills, and to offer advice on how to prepare and perform in their Co-op placement interviews.
Special thanks go to Peterborough Rotarian Rick Storey and Kawartha Rotarian David Martin, who both assisted greatly in the promotion of this program within their membership. Specific thanks go to Rotarians Bob Angione (Coyle Corrugated), Gary Ainsworth (lawyer), Bob Bedford (Primerica Financial), Jon Bryan (Mexicali Rosa’s), Ken Clare (Brown Business Equipment), Willard Chapman, Clarence Collison (Alison Realty GMAC), Paul Darby (PRHC), Lloyd Graham, William Hampton (lawyer), Paul Hartung (Trent Valley Literacy), Norm Kastner (CIBC), Doug Lockington (Play It Again Sports), Inspector Ray Vandervelde (Peterborough-Lakefield Police), David Martin (Canada Broker Link), Joe McCulloch (Vincent Press), Susan Sharpe (Brant Office), Amy Simpson (MicroAge Computers), Lorraine Skipwith (Peterborough County-City Health Unit), Morgan Smith (Sign-A-Rama), Wayne Smith (Comstock Funeral Home), Alex Soubliere (Friendly Fires), Rick Storey (Bill Storey Pontiac Buick), Wendy Swain (Holiday Inn), and Steven Vass. Thanks also go to Cynthia Sargeant, Student Success Teacher at Adam Scott, who also helped interview. Once again, thank you, Rotarians. THANKS TO YOU IT’S WORKING!
Catherine Delorme
Co-op Teacher
LIBRARY NEWS
The Adam Scott web page (adamscott.ca) and the on-line homework system receive about 25,000 hits per month. Sixty percent of students use the web page for research. The web page has links to the world’s best educational links. The following on-line data bases need logins and passwords, which you can get from the library: EbscoHost, Proquest,Culture Grams, Career Cruising & Globe & Mail.
A new service which allows parents to receive Adam Scott news automatically to their e-mail is being offered. Look for the link on the main page.
School telephone extensions, daily announcements and the school calendar are also posted.
EXPLORE YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE
Parents: exploring the possibilities for your child’s future has never been easier! All of Peterborough County’s public high schools will bring their special programs to you at the first-ever:
“Explore Your Future” High School Fair
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
4:00 - 9:00 p.m.
at the Evinrude Centre, Monaghan Rd., Peterborough
Adam Scott, Crestwood, Kenner, Lakefield, Norwood, Peterborough CVS, and Thomas A. Stewart secondary schools will offer exciting displays, demonstrations and information. They’ll introduce you to the wide variety of programs available to meet the interests and abilities of all students.
Canadian Mathematics Competitions
2006-2007
Pascal Contest (grade 9) - Tues., Feb. 20/07
Cayley Contest (grade 10) - Tues., Feb. 20/07
Fermat Contest (grade 11) - Tues., Feb. 20/07
Euclid Contest (grade 12) - Tues., April 17/07
Fryer Contest (grade 9) - Wed., April 18/07
Galois Contest (grade 10) - Wed., April 20/07
Hypatia Contest (grade 11) - Wed., April 20/07
“PARENTS MAKING A DIFFERENCE”
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board presents “PARENTS MAKING A DIFFERENCE”, a Parent and School Council Conference to be held on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Clarington Central Secondary School from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Parents, school council and community members are invited to learn and share. Pre-register by October 16, 2006. Registration forms are available at the school or call the school (743-7373) for more information.
IMPORTANT DATES
October 11 - Progress Report - Semester I
October 12 - Terry Fox Run
October 16 - School Council Meeting - 6:45 p.m.
October 18 - Parent/Teacher Interviews
October 26 - Adam Scott’s Music Concert
October 27 - School Dance
November 1 - Take Our Kids To Work (Gr. 9)
November 4 - Commencement
November 6 - Junior Awards Ceremony - a.m.
November 7 - High School Fair - Evinrude Centre
November 10 - Last Day Semester 1 - Day 1
- Files Due to OCAS
November 11 - Remembrance Day Assembly
November 13 - First Day Semester 1 - Day 2
November 16 - Second Report - Semester 1
November 17 - Files Due to OUAC
November 20 - Photo Retakes
- School Council Meeting - 6:45 p.m.
November 30 - School Dance
December 1 - Professional Activity Day
December 14 - Adam Scott’s Christmas Concert
December 15 - School Dance
December 22 - Christmas Assembly
Dec. 23 - Jan. 7 - Winter Holidays
January 8 - Classes Resume
January 9 - 11 - Grad Photos
January 17 & 18 - Gr. 9 Math EQAO
January 19 - Professional Activity Day
January 22 - School Council Meeting - 6:45 p.m.
January 24 - Semester I classes end
January 25, 26, 29, 30 - Semester I Exam Days
February 1 - Assessment Day
February 5 - Semester II Begins
