Wednesday, March 11 2009

Day 1 - H.S. & Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8


DAILY PRAYER: All Muslim students are invited to pray noon prayer in our chapel. There is a space for prayer and we hope many students come and join in.

MINI-ENRICHMENT: Students attending mini-enrichment courses in May are reminded that Friday, March 13th is the deadline for withdrawal from these courses. See Mrs. McLaughlin in Room 130 if there are any questions/concerns. (Mar 13)

BACKSTAGE HAIR DESIGN/MAKEUP CREW: All students who worked backstage on hairstyles and makeup, please pick up your community service hours from Mrs. Spearin in Room 112 this week, either before or after school (Mar 13)

7/8 Boys Touch Football Try-Outs: Any 7/8 boy interested in trying out for the touch football team is asked to please sign up outside Room 208. Try-outs will begin the first week back from March break so listen for announcements to know the dates and times. (Mar 13)

ATHLETIC COUNCIL: There will be an Athletic Council meeting TODAY after school in Room 135. See you there!

CAPPIESCHORUS: Want to perform on one of the biggest stages in North America in front of a couple of thousand adoring fans? Auditions for the 2009 Cappies Chorus will take place soon, and anyone can try out. Auditions take place Tuesday, March 3 at Merivale High School, Wed., March 4 at Lester B. Pearson High School, and Thursday, March 5 at Earl of March High School and Wed., March 11 at the National Arts Centre. You can show up at any of these auditions, which take place at 4 p.m. If you're interested, go to ottawacitizen.com/cappies for more info or talk to Mrs. Simpson in Room 138. (Mar 11)

7/8 SWIM TEAM: The MT Grade 7/8 Swim Team is back at MT! If you are interested in learning more, please come to an information session TODAY at 12:37 in Room 233. Please bring your lunch and your coat as you will be going outside after the meeting. (Mar 11)

STRATFORD 2009: The Stratford trip is still on but we need 13 students to complete our crew of theatre buffs heading to Southern Ontario in October of 2009. If you're still on the fence, it's time to get off! See Mrs. Simpson in Room 138 for details. You will not regret it! (Mar 13)

WRITING COMPETITION: Carleton's English Department writing competition is accepting submissions until May. See Mrs. Simpson for entry forms and word limits. Poems, stories, literary essays and scripts are all accepted. (Mar 13)

ONTARIO LAUNCHES SUMMER JOBS PROGRAMS: Ontario has a range of summer job opportunities for students, through Ontario’s Summer Jobs Programs. The Summer Jobs Service offers students free self-marketing and job search services, and offers employers a $2-per-hour wage subsidy to encourage them to hire students. These programs are open to students aged 15 to 24 years (up to 29 years for a person with a disability) who are planning to return to school this fall.
View the complete text: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/nr/09.02/nr0220b.html

SCHOLARSHIP FOR COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS: The Garfield Weston Scholarship is for students who have applied to college. To find out all the details visit: www.garfieldwestonawards.ca The deadline for the application is Friday, March 27 (Mar 27)

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