LION TALES
ADAM SCOTT C.V.I.
175 Langton Street, Peterborough, ON K9H 6K3 (705)743-7373
An Information Newsletter to Parents
Principal: Craig Allan Vice-Principals: Bill Mitchell & Annie Johnston October 2007 Superintendent of Student Achievement: Reet Patterson School Council Chair: Sharron Hatton
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
Like all staff and students, I looked forward to the first day of school. On that day, you get to reacquaint yourself with the teaching staff and the students that make this place a great place to be and experience the many routines which begin again.
One of these routines is the start up of the many extra-curricular programs which continue to happen at this school. Band, sports teams, yoga, Students’ Activity Council, GWME’s, and auditions/practices for this year’s musical production, “Crazy For You”are in full swing. These activities increase school spirit and provide a wide variety of benefits to both staff and students.
I made a point of going to the first senior football practice on the first day of school to see a team on our new playing field. The field has matured over the summer to form a thick bed of grass and it was very satisfying to see a team play on it. I am hopeful that, with some careful scheduling and with the use of the new irrigation and drainage system, the field will be one of the best in the city. I believe that the inconvenience of playing/practices on other fields last year was worth it. Over the next two weeks, a fence will be put up to completely enclose the field so that it can be shut down (for preservation) during certain times of the year.
Our EQAO Mathematics results show that we are doing well in the academic programs at our school. Our result of an 84% pass rate in our grade 9 test is exceptional and exceeds the provincial average by 13%.
New teachers to our school include Mr. Kevin Robinson (English/History), Ms. Ingrid Morgan (English) and Ms. Julie Paige (LLS). Returning from a leave is Mrs. Tracy Minnema. I am also pleased to welcome Mrs. Annie Johnston as our vice-principal in charge of the Intermediate section of the school.
At our recent Professional Development Day (Oct. 5), we ran an in-school session on “The Use of Computer Technology to Enhance Instruction.” “Hands-on” workshops involved instruction on the design of Podcasts, Wikiis and Powerpoint. Other topics included digital photography and photo sorting/retrieval, the use of SMART BOARDs and the sorting of data using charts and mneumonics.
Parent/Teacher Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, October 17th 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 especially 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 15th, in the School Library beginning at 6:45 p.m.
When at Boston Pizza, write Adam Scott on the receipt and place it in the special box at the cashier. A percentage of the bill is donated to Adam Scott School Council to help fund school events/awards.
EQAO GRADE 9 MATH RESULTS
FOR 2006-2007
(% Pass Rate)
PROGRAM
ACADEMIC APPLIED
Adam Scott CVI 84 37
Board 68 36
Province 71 35
We are very proud of our results for our academic students on last year EQAO math test. We are presently reviewing results to formulate an action plan for continued improvement at all levels. At Adam Scott, our grade 9 population according to program selection is 55% Academic, 35% 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 7th. 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 CVI “FREE MARKET” WINTER CLOTHING EXCHANGE
If you have warm clothes, coats, boots, etc. to donate to this “green” event, please bring them to Parent/Teacher Interviews on Wednesday, October 17th.
Items will be collected at a booth set up by our Family Studies class.
Items will be distributed to deserving families at a later date.
Canadian Mathematics Competitions
2007-2008
Canadian Open Math Contest - November 19/07
Gr. 9 Pascal - February 19/08
Gr. 10 Cayley - February 19/08
Gr. 11 Fermat - February 19/08
Gr. 12 Euclid - April 15/08
(all dates are tentative at this point)
“EXPLORE YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE”
Students: would you like to build race cars, cater events, construct new homes, style hair, film television productions, appear in the theatre, learn forestry or practise outdoor skills - all while earning your high school diploma? Would you prefer to gain advanced standing at universities around the world - while still in secondary school?
You can come to one place and find out about all the exciting options open to you at the:
“Explore Your Future” High School Fair
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
at the Evinrude Centre, Monaghan Rd., Peterborough
Bring your parents and friends, enjoy practical demonstrations and have your questions answered by students and staff from Adam Scott, Crestwood, Kenner, Norwood, Lakefield, Peterborough CVS and Thomas A. Stewart secondary schools.
Come and check out the world of possibilities open to you!
LIBRARY NEWS
The Adam Scott web page (adamscott.ca) and the on-line homework system receive about 20,000 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. Get logins and passwords in the library.
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EBSCO Host is the research tool used by colleges and universities.
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.
“KEEPING KIDS SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL IN THE 21ST CENTURY”
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board presents, “KEEPING KIDS SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL IN THE 21ST CENTURY”, a Parent and School Council Conference to be held on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Crestwood Secondary School from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Parents, school council and community members are invited to learn and share. Pre-register by October 16, 2007. Registration forms are available at the school or call the school (743-7373) for more information.
IMPORTANT DATES
October 11 - Terry Fox Run
October 12 - Progress Report - Semester 1
October 15 - School Council Meeting - 6:45 p.m.
October 17 - Parent/Teacher Interviews - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
October 25 - School Dance
October 29 - Secondary & Intermediate Photo Retake Day
- Rm. 127
November 2 - P.A. Day
November 3 - Commencement
November 5 - Junior Awards Ceremony - a.m.
November 6 - High School Fair - Evinrude Centre
November 7 - Take Our Kids To Work (Gr. 9)
November 9 - Last Day Semester 1 - Day 1
- Files Due to OCAS
- Remembrance Day Assembly
November 11 - Remembrance Day
November 12 - First Day Semester 1 - Day 2
November 15 - Second Report - Semester 1
November 16 - Files Due to OUAC
November 19 - School Council Meeting - 6:45 p.m.
November 30 - Semi-Formal School Dance
December 7 - Professional Activity Day
December 13 - Adam Scott’s Christmas Music Concert - 7:30 p.m.
December 21 - Christmas Assembly
Dec. 23 - Jan. 4 - Winter Holidays
January 7 - Classes Resume
January 8 - 11 - Grad Photos
January 16 & 17 - Gr. 9 Math EQAO (tentative dates)
January 21 - School Council Meeting - 6:45 p.m.
January 23 - Semester I classes end
January 24, 25, 28, 29 - Semester I Exam Days
January 30 - Exam Day (if required)
January 31 - Assessment Day
February 1 - P.A. Day
February 5 - Semester II Begins