Thursday, April 16, 2009

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

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS – REPORT CARDS: A reminder that High School Interim report cards go home on Friday of this week. As usual, your report card will be withheld if you owe course fees, library fines, team uniforms, etc. Please bring these things up to date before Friday. Thank you. (Apr 17)

HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS: Some of the new titles include the latest in the Alex Rider series Snakehead by Anthony Horowitz, Wounded by Eric Walters, and Bounce by Natasha Friend. Drop by the library to pick up a flyer. Orders are due April 20th. (Apr 20)

LIVE IT UP: All Live it up members are asked to meet today in the Career Center to work on Earth Day events. See you at 11:45! (Apr 16)

7/8 – BOYS BASKETBALL AND GIRL’S HOCKEY: All members of the 7/8 boys basketball team and 7/8 girls hockey team meet in Mr. Pelletier’s Room, 340 for a short meeting today before going downstairs for lunch. (Apr 16)

ATTENTION MEMBERS OF THE VARSITY BOYS SOCCER TEAM: There will be a very important meeting for all members of the soccer team, on Tuesday, April 21st at lunch. Please meet outside Mr. MacCuaig's office in the 7/8 Phys Ed area at 11:45. (Apr 21)

7/8 BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM: A reminder for the Boys 7/8 Basketball team about their games next week Monday, April 20 at St Paul’s and Wednesday, April 22nd at Holy Trinity. Arrange to be picked up at Mother Teresa anytime after 5:30. (Apr 22)

ATTENTION GRADE 7/8 STUDENTS: On Friday, April 17th from 1:30 - 3 PM, all Grade 7/8 students are invited to attend the "Spring Fling Fund-raiser Dance" featuring DJ Leo & Mrs. Antoine's Junior/Honour Band Snack Bar. Tickets cost $2 each and all monies raised will go toward various 7/8 initiatives. Today is the last day to purchase your ticket from your homeroom teacher. (Apr 16)

WRITING COMPETITON: Last call for submissions to the Carleton University English Department's Writing Competition. All submissions will be sent in by the end of the week. (Apr 17)

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: Students interested in donating blood at the Mother Teresa Blood Donor Clinic (May 1st) can do so in their Homeroom (speak to your HR teacher). Students who do not have a class period 1 can see Mrs. McLaughlin in room 130 to sign up for the clinic. Minimum age is 17 years. (Apr 27)

GRAD GOWNS: Grads are reminded to bring their $75.00 cheque to Room 130 to order their gown for commencement. Deadline is April 17th. (Apr 17)

PROM TICKETS: Prom tickets will be on sale this week on Thursday April 16th and Friday April 17th. Next week ticket sales will be on Tuesday April 21st and Thursday April 23rd. This year’s prom is at the National Arts Centre, the theme is Old Hollywood and it is the "do not miss event of the year"! Tickets are $75.00 and payment by cash or cheque is acceptable. All ticket sales will be at lunch in Room 209. Please see Ms. Pipkins or Ms. Rivington if you have questions. (Apr 17)

ALL GRADUATES: Please pick up your baby pictures from Student Services as soon as possible. (Apr 30)

STRATFORD 2009: Please submit your second deposit this week to Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138. ONE spot is NOW available for the Stratford trip in October of 2009. See Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138 to claim this spot. (Apr 25)

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)

SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Registration forms are now available for students interested in taking summer school courses during July. There are make up courses and reach ahead courses for high school students as well as numeracy/literacy courses for students in Grades 7, 8 & 9. If you are interested, please pick up a form and info package in the Student Services office. (Apr. 21)

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE PERTH CAMPUS is having an Open House on Saturday, April 18th, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 7 Craig Street, Perth, ON. Tel: 613 267-2859. Email: perth@algonquincollege.com or website: www.algonquinccollege.com/perth
Program Offerings September 2009: Carpentry and Millwork - Heritage; Construction Carpentry - Advance Housing; Masonry - Heritage and Traditional; Office Administration - Executive; Personal Support Worker; Social Service Worker. (Apr 17)

THE OTTAWA CITIZEN CAREER FAIR: National Career Event would like to invite you to our Career Fair which we will be hosting at the Ottawa Hampton inn and Conference Centre on April 28, 2009. We will spotlight careers in Engineering and Hi-Tech, as well as General Career Openings. If you require additional information, please feel free to visit our website: www.nationalcareerevent.com or contact us directly at 1-866-397-1150 ext. 11. (Apr 27)

BARRHAVEN RUN FOR ROGERS HOUSE – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Students - Earn your volunteer hours! June 6th, 2009. Choose from several opportunities:
Delivery of posters and brochures to Barrhaven businesses - April 1st- 30th !
Event Day morning site set up
Event Day evening site tear down
Event Day registration and route assistants
CONTACT: Andrea Steenbakkers, Barrhaven Business Improvement Area, execdirector@barrhavenbia.ca, 613-825-8242 (Apr 17)

YEAR – END FASHION SHOW (TORONTO): On Monday, April 27, 2009 at the George Brown School of Fashion Studies. We promise you an exciting showing of our best 100+ student outfits at the historic Design Exchange, presented on the Trading Room Floor. The show will also feature make-up from our Yorkville School, student models and jewellery. Orders can be placed on hold now by calling Admin. Assistant Sue Ascenzi at 416 415-5000 extension 4840, or by email: sascenzi@georgebrown.ca. Tickets are general admission, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis and entry will commence at 1:30 pm for the 2 pm show. Additional info about the show at: cjeffrey@georgebrown.ca. To access info on the Design Exchange venue, please visit: www.dx.org (Apr 24)

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 29)

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