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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Omemee Students Attending Argos Huddle Against Bullying Game!
Scott Young Public School Students AttendingToronto Argos Game Day, Tuesday, June 19!
Tuesday, June 19, Scott Young Public School Students will attend one of the largest student gatherings ever at a sporting event in Toronto! Toronto Argonauts will welcome close to 30,000 students who will pack Rogers Centre for the team’s home pre-season game as part of an extraordinary year-end 'Field Trip' to celebrate student success.
The Argos' award-winning 'Huddle Up Bullying Prevention Program', presented by Tim Hortons, just completed its eleventh year, and is recognized as being among the premier in-school bullying education programs in the province.
'We are thrilled with the overwhelming support we’ve received for this initiative from the Ministry of Education, and the many school boards from around the GTA.'commented Jason Colero, Toronto Argonauts Director, Education Programs & The Argos Foundation, adding'We have reached out to over half a million students over the years with our many community programs, and we’re so excited that on June 19 we will be able to celebrate all of our successes and growth together.'
The game will provide students with an exciting and educational game day experience. Along with special student and community-focused presentations, specifically targeting bullying prevention and health and wellness, students will be treated to great football action, while learning about the dangers of bullying and benefits of physical activity through special videoboard messages and announcements. Following the game, students will be invited to take their 'Field Trip' onto the actual field at Rogers Centre where they will meet their Argonauts heroes as well as the Argos Cheerleaders during an Argonauts post-game tradition known as See You on the Field.
Scott Young Public School students have received free tickets to the game,the only fee being $15 to offset bussing costs.
Sources:
Scott Young June News Letter
Argonauts.ca Article - 30 0000 Students Confirmed for Field Trip
Argonauts.ca Article 30 0000 Students Confirmed for Field Trip
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
OPP Attending Scott Young Boys Night!
OPP Bringing K-9 Member to Scott Young PS
Ontario Provincial Police will be in attendance at Scott Young Public School in Omemee for their ‘boys’ night’ presentations.
May 23, 2012 Scott Young Public School will be hosting a boy’s night presentation for the male students in grades 5 through 8 inclusive. The students will attend three different workshops designed to provide them with new experiences.
The OPP will have a member from the K-9 unit as well as the Emergency Response Team (ERT) in attendance to demonstrate some of the specialties that are utilized by the OPP as they police the province, including the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Canine Teams Constantly On Call
27 Canine teams: each consisting of a dog and a handler are stationed at strategic points across the province and provide canine support for search and rescue operations, tracking wanted persons, detecting narcotics, explosives, cadaver and physical evidence. Canine teams teams are on call 24 hours a day for assignment anywhere in Ontario.
Canine teams undergo 16 weeks of intensive training at the OPP Academy Canine Training Centre. During the first 16week training period dogs are trained to follow specific human scent over various terrains in all weather conditions. The dogs are also taught to protect the handler on command even in the face of gunfire.
Within one year of completing the training, teams return to be trained to detect narcotics.
Some Specialty dogs, usually Labrador retrievers, are trained for specific duties. There are currently 6 teams trained to detect explosives, 6 additional teams are trained to detect human remains that are buried or under water, and 3 teams are trained to locate people buried as a result of a disaster.
You can find out more about the OPP Canine Teams and the Emergency Response Team on the OPP website
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Omemee Educational Assistants Receive Impact Awards!
Scott Young Public School Educational Assistants Receive Character Awards
Two EAs local students connect with were recently honoured by Trillium Lakelands District School Board. Joanne Darling, a current EA at Scott Young Public School, as well as former EA, Whitney Powers, were recognized with Character Awards by TLDSB.
The Annual Impact Awards recognize TLDSB Staff members for their commitment and leadership in education.
'We’re thrilled by the Board’s recent announcement that one of our current EA’s, Joanne Darling, as well as a former EA, Whitney Powers, have both been recognized with Character Awards.' writes Robert Murray,Scott Young Public School
Principal, adding,'The objective of these awards is to recognize the successes of staff members who have made a significant contribution to staff learning, student learning, and/or safe and caring learning communities – highlighting them as role models for the rest of TLDSB.'
This quote from Mrs. Darling’s nomination form speaks volumes about her impact on the SYPS school community:
“You can always go to Mrs. Darling for support. Even if you have a bad day she will see the best in you. She believes in everyone. She looks after everyone before herself and she never gives up on anyone.”
Miss Power’s nominators also held her in high esteem:
“Just knowing Whitney and working with her it would be easy to tell she is a very respectful person. She goes that extra mile to support all the students she works with. The students love her, and they flock to her when they see her. They willingly give her their respect because they receive respect from her.”
Omemee Pigeon eFlyer extends its gratitude, along with other community members to Mrs. Darling and Miss Powers, for making our community a better place to work and live. Mrs. Darling and Miss Powers will be recognized along with the other 2011-2012 Impact Awards Winners at a gala event in Bracebridge on May 16th.
Principal, adding,'The objective of these awards is to recognize the successes of staff members who have made a significant contribution to staff learning, student learning, and/or safe and caring learning communities – highlighting them as role models for the rest of TLDSB.'
Monday, December 5, 2011
Parenting Committees Seek Your Input!
Parent Needs Assessment Survey Online!
The Community Planning Table for Children and Youth for the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton parenting committees are looking for feedback from parents, grandparents, foster parents, and guardians. They want to know what parenting information you would like to see available in our community.
Paper copies of the survey had to be returned to the schools by Friday, December 2, 2011, but the online survey will be open until Friday, December 16, 2011.
You can complete the survey online at:
http://app.fluidsurveys.com/surveys/parentingsurvey/parenting-needs-survey/
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
TLAC Deadline Tomorrow! What is TLAC ?
Trillium Lakelands Arts Camp Applications Due!
From Scott Young Public School
TLAC is an arts camp for Grade 7 through 12 students that will take place for 1 week in June 2011! TLAC camp has been in operation since 2003.
Trillium Lakelands Arts Camp offers specialized instruction for Music, Drama, Music Theatre, Dance, and Visual Art within an exciting camp experience. The arts camp is set up as a typical high school day with 4 periods. There are nightly evening concerts featuring performances from major artists, a presentation from a local visual artist and art display. The enriched arts experience is enhanced by the summer camp atmosphere.
TLAC Applications
Deadline for applications is December 1st.Applications are accepted on a first come completed, first served basis. A waiting list will be kept for any forms received over and above our maximum capacity. Applications that are not complete will be returned, so take your time and complete all sections accurately! This year’s program is looking even more energized than last year! Check with your school office for an application package. See the board website, www.tldsb.on.ca for more information or contact Sandra Corry at s.corry@tldsb.on.ca
Monday, November 14, 2011
Ecosystem 2000 - Scott Young Public School Wild Imaginings Reality!
Scott Young Public School Wild Imaginings Reality!
by Suzanne Sholer (Omemee Pigeon Editor)
Scott Young Public School,Omemee, Ontario transformed Jack White’s toboggan hill,on Kawartha Trans Canada Trail from barren farmer’s field into Ecosystem 2000. Since 1994, Scott Young Public School staff and students have planted over 13,000 seedlings, 1900 large trees, 1000 shrubs and wildflowers through the Ecosystem 2000 program. What was once a barren farmer’s field, is visibly transforming into a lush habitat for a wide variety of flora and fauna. We need to put it on the map!Friday, May 6, 2011
Omemee Students Host Car Wash Supporting Cops 4 Cancer Saturday
Good Clean Fun Benefits Cops 4 Cancer Tomorrow
Scott Young Public School Intermediate and Seniors Students want your dirty car! Tomorrow morning from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Scott Young Public School Students will be rolling up their sleeves and rubbing down cars in an effort to raise funds for the Cops 4 Cancer Campaign. A staff spokesperson from SYPS noted there may even be a teacher waving balloons on the corner of hwy 7 and Ski Hill Road to attract attention to the event.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Emily Omemee 2011 Minor Soccer Club Registration April
Recreational Soccer Registration
Only one week till kids Soccer Registration starts at Lady Eaton Elementary School and the Omemee Curling ClubGot some spare time? They're looking for coaches too!
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
Omemee Student Receives Radio Air Time
Trent Radio Host Dr. Zobel Invites Scott Young Student
Elizabeth Sholer experienced the luck of the Irish today. A chance encounter a Trent Radio a few weeks ago had Elizabeth Sholer, from Scott Young Public School , on Trent Radio 92.7 FM this morning at 11:30 a.m talking with Dr. Alicja Zobel about Health and Nature.
This morning on Trent Radio, Dr. Zobel , founder of the International Allelopathy Society, publicly launched a new initiative: Garden Farmacies for Healthy Living. Garden Farmacies for Healthy Living includes an intergenerational student educational outreach program encouraging young people to take charge of their health by learning about ecologically growing medicinal plants that can improve their health.
Elizabeth Sholer experienced the luck of the Irish today. A chance encounter a Trent Radio a few weeks ago had Elizabeth Sholer, from Scott Young Public School , on Trent Radio 92.7 FM this morning at 11:30 a.m talking with Dr. Alicja Zobel about Health and Nature.
This morning on Trent Radio, Dr. Zobel , founder of the International Allelopathy Society, publicly launched a new initiative: Garden Farmacies for Healthy Living. Garden Farmacies for Healthy Living includes an intergenerational student educational outreach program encouraging young people to take charge of their health by learning about ecologically growing medicinal plants that can improve their health.
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