Scott Young Public School

A Galaxy of Books!

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The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school for the week of November 9th and also from 10:00 to 11:35 a.m. on November 16th. The fair will be open daily from 10:00 to 2:00 and all other days.

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We invite you to share in this celebration of books and reading with us.

Students will visit the Book Fair during class time and can purchase books during that visit. If you are unable to visit the Fair, look over the attached Highlights flyer with your child and use the Student Wish List form to select books. Then, simply send it and the correct amount of money to school with your child.

Gold Certification

On Tuesday, October 27, 2009, Scott Young P.S. was awarded the highest level Ontario EcoSchools certification - "Gold".

goldcertificationaward_small Staff and students had the honour of having Trillium Lakelands District School Board Trustee, Mrs. J. Saunders, present this award to our school's Eco-Schools leader, Mr. J. Demers at a whole-school assembly.

Ontario EcoSchools is an environmental education program for grades 1-12 that helps students develop ecological literacy while engaged in practices to become environmentally responsible citizens. Developed and run by school boards, Ontario EcoSchools also helps improve school building operations to reduce environmental impacts.

Certification recognizes a school for its environmental initiatives, awarding the school bronze, silver or gold EcoSchool status depending on how successfully the school has met the requirements of the program. To become certified, a school must demonstrate achievement in at least 4 key areas: energy conservation, waste minimization, ecological literacy and school ground greening for shade and energy conservation.

H1N1 Flu Update

As you know, the occurrance of flu is increasing as health units warned it would.

During this time, we would ask that you be vigilant in keeping sick children at home, and modeling safe and healthy behaviours such as hand-washing and coughing into your sleeve or a tissue.

Your child's school is sharing this direction, and watching all students for signs of flu and calling you for immediate pick-up if your child is ill.

Signs of the flu include:

respiratory symptoms
fever
cough
sore throat
muscle aches
joint pain or weakness.

In children under 5, gastrointestinal symptoms may also be present and fever may not be prominent.

Please note that all H1N1 vaccination clinics will be offered as "community based." Health Unit staff will not be visiting schools to offer the shot to school children during school hours. Parents must bring their children to a public clinic.However, some public clinics will be held in schools. For more information, please visit the Board website, www.tldsb.on.ca, for links to the Health Unit resources.

Trillium Lakelands Arts Camp (TLAC)

TLAC 2010 - Student Applications are now available!

What is TLAC? TLAC is an arts camp for Grade 7 through 12 students that will take place for 1 week in May 2010! TLAC camp has been in operation since 2003. It 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. Students attending have proficient skills in either instrumental music, music theatre, dance, or visual arts. 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.

Check with our school office for an application package or download one here.. See the board website, www.tldsb.on.ca for more information or contact Sandra Corry at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 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!