Book Fair 2009

Scholastic Book Fair 2009: December 1-4 (at lunch, and after school)

New Pictures!

Hi! Check out all the new photos from this school year! Just go to our school website: http://www.sd36.bc.ca/tescott.

I'll post new photos every month, so keep checking to see if you made it onto the website!

Welcome Back!

Hi everyone!

Welcome back to school!  We hope you all had a stupen-difforic summer.  Keep your eyes on this blog to read about school events, see students' work, and check out important links.

You can post a comment and tell us about your favourite summer memory (but remember: do NOT write your last name...only use your FIRST name).

H.A.G.S.!

Well, summer is here once again! Don't drink too many slurpees, kids. And hey, if you're bored, you can watch this funny movie by Div. 18. They rewrote the famous "Billy Goats Gruff" fairy tale and put their own unique spin on it. I'd be willing to risk life and limb if it meant that I got to eat some turkey. It's worth it, trust me.

Does T.E. Scott need another playground?

Watch the video and decide for yourself...

Extreme!

Ever wondered what it would be like to live in the depths of a volcano? Or maybe a dry, desolate antarctic desert? I know I have! Well, the budding web designers of Division 3 have created some cool websites to show you what these extreme environments are like. Check it out!
Namibia
Saturn
Jupiter
The Black Sea
The Sahara Desert
Yellowstone Park
Kilauea Volcano
The Kalahari Desert
Venus
Mercury
Dry Valleys
Octopus Spring
Underwater Volcanoes

T.E. Scott Talent Show!

Do you have the chops to make Cowell cower? Will your dance moves make Paula proud? T.E. Scott Idol is coming to town May 19th, so you'd better get your act together! Auditions will be held on May 4th and 5th at lunchtime.

Principals for a Day!

Welcome to our two newest principals, Mr. Sangra and Ms. Johal!  Here are their winning application letters:

Mr. Sangra:
"Mr. Dekerf is a very interesting principal, that's why I want to be a principal when I get older. I would like to take this opportunity to learn the basics of being a principal. I think I should be picked to be principal for a day because I try my hardest at school and I have excellent leadership skills. I also think that I should be chosen because I'm a people person and I can put everyone in a good mood with my humour.
My goal when I become principal for a day is to make sure that all the kids and staff are doing their job but also make sure that they're having fun at the same time. My other goal is to make sure that I handle all the kids that get sent to the office (if any kids get sent to the office).
One thing that I would accomplish from this activity is an experience of being a principal. I would use the experience to find out if I would be a good principal in the future. If you pick me to be the principal for a day, it would help me a lot to make my decision."

Ms. Johal:

"Dear Mr. Dekerf, I am going to be nice to everyone like you. I am going to be fun, not too fun. I want the teacher to gave homework. I am not going to be mean. I want the kids to be nice and good and not mean. When I grow up, I want to be a principal. I am going to be good and happy. I do not like being sad or mad. I like being happy."

Congratulations to our two winners!

Principal For a Day!

Have you ever wanted to be a Principal? Well, now's your chance! Tell Mr. Dekerf why YOU should be chosen to be T.E. Scott's Principal, and you may find yourself in the big comfy chair. Letters must be handed in by Thursday, so get writing!

My Family! A Movie By Div. 16

"My Family" was written, illustrated, and narrated by the students of Div. 16!

Polar Bears! A Movie By Div. 17

"Polar Bears" was written, illustrated, and narrated by the clever Kindergarten kids of Div. 17!

Introducing: The T.E. Scott Times!

T.E. Scott now has an online newspaper. It is written for students, by students! Some of the guys in Mrs. Langston's class have taken it upon themselves to inform the school about what's happening here at T.E. Scott, and to write reviews about past events. There will be something new to read almost every day, so check it often! The website address is http://tescotttimes.blogspot.com.

Meet Mr. Dekerf!

As most of you have now realized, we have a new principal at T.E. Scott!  I had a chance to ask Mr. Dekerf a few questions so we could get to know him a bit better:

Q:  What schools have you worked at?
A:  Colebrook, Lena Shaw, Chantrell Creek, Crescent Park, Latimer Road, Beaver Creek, and T.E. Scott

Q:  What grades have you taught?
A:  Grades 3,4,5,6,7 and combinations of these

Q:  Have you always wanted to be a teacher/principal?
A:  When I was younger, I wasn't sure what I wanted to become.  At one time I thought that I may want to be a band teacher and later I thought of becoming a city planner or architect.

Q:  Do you live in Surrey?
A:  Yes, we live near Crescent Beach.

Q:  Have you always lived in Surrey?
A:  I grew up in Burnaby and later lived in Vancouver, before moving out to Surrey, 17 years ago.

Q:  What activities do you like to do in your spare time?
A:  Reading, running, walking, watching basketball, gardening, camping, traveling

Q:  Do you have any children?
A:  Yes, my wife and I have two daughters, who are aged 15 and 17.

Q:  How long have you worked in Surrey?
A:  I have been an educator in the Surrey School District for the past 18 years.

Q:  Is there anything else that you'd like the T.E. Scott community to know about you?
A:  I loved being a classroom teacher and now feel so fortunate to be the school principal at T.E. Scott.

Thanks, Mr. Dekerf!