MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
We have had a lot of exciting
activities going on at Adam Scott over the past month. Our Open House and
first ever Historica Fair was a great success!
Our thirteen judges had a very
difficult time choosing top projects because of the effort and enthusiasm
all our students put into their projects. Our students represented us very
well at the opening of the Canoe Museum. Local MP Peter Adams and MPP Jeff
Leal were very impressed with the projects and the depth of knowledge the
students demonstrated.
Historica Winners
Honourable Mentions - Kush Dugolli,
Mark Rizk, Beth Nelson, Samantha Goschl, Sabheen Khan, Michelle Ilmer, Rebekah
Bulmer, Paige Mahoney, Karine Briere, Jessie Jacobs, Joe Hartung, Rick Astell,
Alisa woods, Amber Maynard, Omar Kamr.
First Place Grade 7 Project
- Lucy Marshall-Kiparissis
Second Place Grade 7 Project
- Kevin Holton
Third Place Grade 7 Project -
Jacob Houpt
Third Place Grade 7 Project -
Yllka Dugolli
Top Grade 7 Achievement - Samantha
Sherman, Joe McKay, Liz Caley, Jessica Dobson, Leah Andrews.
First Place Grade 8 Project
- Rachel Pott &
Cheryl Copson
First Place Grade 8 Project -
Lily Gearin
Second Place Grade 8 Project
- Chelsea Norris
Third Place Grade 8 Project -
Rebecca Dillon
Top Grade 8 Achievement - Brie
Taylor, Victoria Gray, Riley Found, Edith Brown, Rabab Ali, Julianne Parrington
Congratulations to Rachel Potts
and Cheryl Copson, our Top Overall Winners, as they represent us in Kingston
this week. Students will be receiving Historica Certificates during the AAACS
Awards Assembly later in June.
The Intermediate Band did a wonderful
performance at Canada’s Wonderland recently. Jamie Desjardins, a grade 11
student, and Mr. Simmons have been working hard to help keep the band up to
performing quality while Mrs. Locklin has been ill. As many of us heard during
the Open House, they have done a good job and the students hard work really
showed.
An exciting basketball season
is winding down. Both girls’ and boys’ teams played with enthusiasm and developed
their skills considerably. Thanks to Mr. Jeff Pascoe for his dedication to
both teams. Thanks also to Ms. Scott and Ms. Irvine for their encouragement.
Students from the Peer Reading
Programme were honoured this month with a visit from MP Peter Adams. An
informal chat allowed for open dialogue about Adam Scott’s newest programme,
designed by Don Jones. The program integrates trained reading tutors from
the secondary panel with elementary students. Mr. Adams was very impressed
with the efforts of Adam Scott students and staff, but most enjoyed his in-class
observation of the programme in action. He has promised to promote programmes
such as this at the provincial level. Way to go Adam Scott!
The end of the year is fast approaching
and with the end of the year comes thoughts of graduation, summer holidays
and school trips. Thank you to all members of our school community for their
support with our fund-raisers this year. The donut sales were very successful
and we have also received a large number of orders for our plant sale. Thank
you to all our volunteers for all of their hard work on this fund raising-campaign
and Sharron Hatton and John Britton for organizing these events.
Graduation will be occurring
next month and already the students are discussing what they are going to
wear for their graduation ceremony and dance. The enthusiasm for the elementary
leaving ceremony is understandable but, some students are concerned about
the quality of their attire and whether or not they will "fit in"
with the social expectations for the evening. Please take some time to talk
to your child(ren) about the realities of dressing appropriately for a school
event and the judicious spending of money on outfits. Reviewing with all
students that people come from a variety of different social situations and
should not be judged on their physical appearance or attire may help to encourage
inclusion and group support for each and every person who will take pride
in graduating from the elementary panel. This is a special day for all our
children.
CLASS PLACEMENTS
FOR NEXT YEAR
Academic balance within each
class is of primary importance when making up the class lists; individual
student needs and abilities are taken into account for all students. Although
we recognize the importance of social relationships for this age group, we
do not place students in classes based on their friendships with other students.
Staff assignments are subject
to change every year. Assignments and staffing units are not determined until
mid-June and there is always the possibility that the teacher you have requested
for your child will not be teaching at this school in September. Your understanding
in this area is greatly appreciated.
WELCOMING BARBECUE
Each Spring we hold a barbecue
to welcome the new Grade 7 students (fall 2004) into our School Community.
Information sessions about the Grade 6 to Grade 7 transition are going to
be held at this year’s Welcoming Open House and Barbecue here, at Adam Scott.
Grade 6 students attending our feeder schools along with our current grade
7 students will be invited to this event. This B.B.Q. will allow the new
students and their families to meet and greet the our grade 7 students in
a relaxed atmosphere. A tour of the school’s facilities will take place after
the B.B.Q.
This year the Barbecue will take
place on Thursday, June 3rd between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. A form
will be attached to this Newsletter asking you how many people will be attending.
The cost will be set at $5.00 per family. Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Tim Bits
and Milk will be available. Please fill out the form and return it by Tuesday,
May 25th .
GRADE 8 GRADUATION
This year’s Grade 8 Graduation
will be held on June 21st. Traditionally the Grade 7 parents help
with the graduation by providing food and drinks for the parents and grads
after the event. We need all Grade 7 parents to step forth and provide what
is needed. Grade 7 teachers, Mrs. Harding, Ms. Scott, Ms. Irvine, and Mr.
Simmons are organizing this important event and can be reached at: 743-7373.
IMPORTANT DATES
May 24 Victoria Day - no classes
June 3 Welcoming BBQ - 5:00-7:00 p.m.
June 18 Grade 8 AAACS Awards
- parents welcome
June 21 Grade 8 Graduation
June 23 Grade 7 AAACS Awards
- parents welcome
COATS FOR KIDS
Coats for Kids is a community initiative led by the United
Way. Coats for Kids provides warm winter coats, snow suits and snow pants
to families in need in the Peterborough area. The coats are collected during
two annual collection periods, and are cleaned free of charge by local dry
cleaners. Anyone with a gently used winter coat, snow suit or pair of snow
pants is asked to drop these items off at a local dry cleaner during our collection
periods: May 25 – June 1 this spring and September 7 – 14 in the
fall. Coats will be distributed to families in need on October 8 and 9. Over
the past 17 years, Coats for Kids has provided warm winter clothing to over
17, 000 individuals. For more information, please contact Heather or Will
at the United Way, 742-8839 or visit www.peterborough.unitedway.ca.
CRAIG KIELBURGER TO SPEAK AT KPR PARENT CONFERENCE
Craig Kielburger, who was only 12 when he embarked on his well-known
quest to eradicate child labour worldwide, will be the keynote speaker for
the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board’s next Parent and School Council
Conference.
The Board-wide conference will take place Saturday, October 2, at Adam
Scott Collegiate Vocational Institute in Peterborough. The event will include
a variety of workshops of interest to parents, school councils and students.
All interested community members will be welcome to attend, free of charge.
A planning committee including school council, trustee and staff representatives
has been organizing the conference, which also will include a variety of displays.
More information on the Parent and School Council Conference will be shared
with parents through school newsletters and the media. Registration information
will be available, starting next week, at schools and at www.kpr.edu.on.ca
SUMMER DISCOVERY
Summer Discovery at the Peterborough Centennial
Museum & Archives features exciting programs full of fun and learning
for 4 to 13 year olds, plus a volunteer program for teens. From space adventure
to fairy lore, Vikings to music, drama to science experiments - the world
is our playground this summer!
We are celebrating 17 years of professional programming with 17 programs
for you!
For information, pick up a brochure or visit www.pcma.ca
Call 705-743-5180 to register.
(Financial help is available.)
WELCOME TO
ADAM SCOTT INTERMEDIATE
BARBECUE
HOT DOGS
HAMBURGERS
TIM BITS
MILK
COST IS $5.00 PER FAMILY
FRONT OF SCHOOL
5:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M.
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Please tear off and return bottom portion of this form
with payment to Adam Scott Intermediate. If paying by cheque, make payable
to Adam Scott Intermediate.
Name of Student : ____________________________________________________________
Grade: _________________Class: ______________School:
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Number Attending:___________________________________________________________
Please return form by May 25th, 2004
Congratulations to Jonathan McKee, 8A, this
month’s draw winner.
Please sign and return this portion of the
newsletter to the school to indicate you received and read this newsletter.
Your child’s name will be entered into a draw for a prize. Return by Friday,
May 28, 2004.
Name of Student ______________________________________________________________HR
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Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________
Date _______________________