Friday, May 1, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

URGENT! LOOKING FOR BILLETS: We are looking for families to take in visiting students from the St. Michael's Choir School, May 11-13. This involves taking in 2 or more choir boys, ranging in age from 12 - 18 into your home. More detailed information should be posted in your homeroom. Copies of the detailed information are available in the office. (May 6)

SPIRIT WEEK: Monday is Royalty vs. Commoners day, Tuesday is Supernatural day, Wednesday is All Fools Day, Thursday is EMO day and Friday is Your Culture Day. Also come by the atrium at lunch to participate in our multicultural events. (May 8)

MULTICULTURAL SHOW AND CANNED FOOD DRIVE: On Friday May 8 we will be having our second annual MT Multicultural Show. All students will be invited to attend. We will also have a variety of cultural foods to try. In order get a taste, you must have a ticket. How do you get tickets? Great question!! Bring in non-perishable food items to your homeroom next week. For every 2 items you will get 1 ticket. The more you bring in, the more tickets (and food) you will get. Help support our local food bank while enjoying a taste of the world! (May 8)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

7/8 INTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES:
Sign up for Ping Pong--teams of two players
Sign up for So You Think You Can Dance Titans
Please visit the sign up table at lunch in the Caf gym. (May 1)

7/8 TOUCH FOOTBALL PRACTICES:
7/8 Girls Touch Football team practices: Wed and Fri this week 3:15 - 4:30 outside
7/8 Boys Touch Football team practices: Friday this week 3:15- 4:30
Please see Ms. Brownrigg and Ms. McKenna if you cannot make practice. (May 1)

ST. ANDREW’S YOUTH GROUP: Saturday MAY 2ND will be the last youth group for this school year. 5:30-7:30 at St. Joe's High School. Bring $2 for pizza! See ya there! (May 1)

REACH FOR THE TOP: Friday, May 1. All members are welcome to watch the game between the Purple Monkey Nuggets and the Flying Tacos. Be in Rm. 233 at 12:50. (May 1)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD athletes are required to see Mr. Liska today to receive training dates for the upcoming weeks for all runners, jumpers, and throwers. Those interested in competing at the National Capital invitational on Thursday, May 7th, also must register today with Mr. Liska. (May 1)

STRATFORD 2009: Would the following students please see Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138 as soon as possible: A.S., M.G., A.M., R.J., J.C., S.R., and S.S. (May 1)

WRITERS! Submissions are now being accepted for the 2nd Annual Mother Teresa Writing Anthology. Have your writing published! Prizes will be given out for the best poem, the best short story and the best alternative writing (visual poetry, scripts, lyrics etc.). We are also looking for someone to create the best cover design. Artwork to accompany writing may also be submitted. Please give your writing to Mrs. Earle or Mrs. Zivkovic by May 21, 2009. (May 1)

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN FOOLISHNESS? Shakespeare? Comedy? Come get your tickets to the "A Company of Fools" production, Interactive Shakespeare! $2 gets you in to see the show during period 4 on May 8. Please see your semester one or two English teacher for tickets. Only 300 spots are available. (May 1)

CAPPIES: Students are reminded to vote on Saturday, May 9 at the Confederation Education Centre, next to the Sportsplex on Woodroffe. Please check the voting schedule for your specific time. (May 8)

STUDENT SERVICES

PEER HELPERS: For any group that missed last week's class visit, please visit today. Activities are in Student Services. (May 1)

VOLUNTEERS! VOLUNTEERS! Up to 20 volunteers required. The Rotary Club of South Nepean is looking for volunteers for the Strandherd Road Clean Up Project. Saturday, May 9th from 1pm to 4pm. Please contact Doug Pritchard at 613 558-6683. (May 7)

JOB POSTING: Students needed. Easy work serving customers at our Flower stands. Mothers Day Weekend (May 9, 10). Part time work also available in the summer. Minimum $80 a day guaranteed. WeeklyFlowers.com is hiring students in the following areas: Orleans, Gloucester, Ottawa, Nepean, and Kanata. Leave message for Tammy at 613 837-3873. Posters available to pick up in Student Services. (May 8)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Royal City Soccer Club is looking for summer camp volunteers, CITs and camp counsellors. Locations served are Jockvale P.S. Field (Nepean), A.Y. Jackson S.S. Field (Kanata) and Brewer Park (Ottawa). Pamphlet and applications can be found in Student Services. (May 15)

ART STUDENT NEEDED: A local resident is looking for an art student who could paint "scenes" on his fence. Please contact Aelian Weerasooriya at 613 825-8905. His address is 24 Colindale Avenue off Berrigan. (May 15)

VOLUNTEER HOURS: Farley Mowat Public School is hosting a Family Mayfair on Saturday, May 30 from 10-2pm. Volunteers are needed to work from 8 am to 4 pm at the concession stands, bake sale, ticket sales, BBQ and games for all ages. On Friday evening (6 pm - 8 pm) volunteers are also needed to help set up. Please contact Karla Randell at krandec385@rogers.com for more information or to sign up. (May 28)

VOLUNTEER HOURS AVAILABLE: Come to the Great Barrhaven Ball Hockey Tournament on Saturday, June 6th and help out. Pair up and work as game officials or at the registration desk. Volunteer for one hour or four or for the day. If you need more hours, let us know. Send an e-mail to joeking@magma.ca with your contact information: name, school, grade and phone/e-mail. Many thanks for helping out. See poster in Student Services. (May 29)

GRAD

STUDENTS GOING INTO SCIENCE AT CARLETON: The Faculty of Science is holding a specialty tour on Saturday, May 2 for students who’ve applied and are interested in attending Carleton University in the fall 2009. Students and their parents are invited to meet with faculty members and students from the Faculty of Science before the first-year labs tour. Registration and more information is available at: http://www2.carleton.ca/admissions/campustours/st_science_may09.php. We will also be offering general campus tours following the science laboratories tour. (May 1)

ATTENTION GRADUATES: The Sylvester Quinn Memorial Award in the amount of $1000 is awarded to one graduating student in each Ottawa Catholic High School to assist in pursuing a post-secondary education. The criteria for this award is service to others, scholastic achievement, need for financial assistance and strong moral and ethical values. Applications are available from the Student Services Department. (May 1)

GRADUATES APPLYING TO ALGONQUIN COLLEGE: The Sens Foundation in partnership with the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club has established ten scholarships of $1000 each for students planning to attend Algonquin College. For criteria information and an application, go to Student Services. (May 1)

SCHOOL LETTER APPLICATIONS: Application forms to apply for the School Letter (32 point award) are available in the Student Services office. The deadline to return your completed application, to the Student Services office, is FRIDAY, MAY 15. (May 8)

THE BLACK CANADIAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND ($5000 BURSARY): Criteria: Black Canadian graduating from an Ottawa high school with a minimum of 75% in top 6 grade 12 courses. Must demonstrate financial need and community involvement. Visit www.bcsf.ca for the application. (May 8)

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