MTHS – Daily Announcements

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Day 1 - H.S. & Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8


7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION GRADE 8 STUDENTS: Would you like to help plan events for students and provide feedback from your peers to the school. Then you should be part of the Mother Teresa Student Executive Council. For more information on being a Grade Representative, and to pick-up an application package, please come to Room 320 on Tuesday April 28 at the beginning of 7/8 lunch. If you are not able to attend this meeting, please see Mrs. Robinson in Room 301 on either Monday or Tuesday morning. (Apr 28)

7/8 BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM: A reminder for the Boys 7/8 Basketball team about their games this week: Monday, April 20 at St Paul’s and Wednesday, April 22nd at Holy Trinity. Teachers: Please allow the members of the team to leave early (2:20) to catch the bus for their game. Students: Arrange to be picked up at Mother Teresa anytime after 5:30. (Apr 22)

REACH FOR THE TOP: For your game on Thursday, April 23, be in Room 233 at 12:50 as the Awesome Possums take on the Fab 4. ALL members of Reach for the Top are welcome to come watch! (Apr 23)

7/8 GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM: Reminder: practice TODAY, away game on Wednesday, and practice on Thursday. Play-offs start next week. (Apr 23)



HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

REACH FOR THE TOP: Led by their fearless leader Mitch Kearney, the travelling team participated in the championship round of the Ottawa Reach for the Top Finals on Tuesday April 14. When all was said and done, the Mother Teresa crew finished in 7th spot in the city - the only Catholic School to crack the Top 10. Congrats to team members Will Onyeaju (MVP), Ben "Cousteau" Dean, James Munn, Bryn Belanger, Ben Kellar and Captain "BeefHeart" Kearney. (Apr 21)

ATTENTION STUDENTS IN GRADES 9 TO 11: Do you have what it takes to be a leader in the school? Do you have ideas that no one hears? As a member of the Mother Teresa Student Executive Council your voice is heard! The information meeting for all applicants for next year's council will be held on Monday April 27 and Tuesday April 28 in Room 301 at the beginning of senior lunch. You only need to attend ONE meeting. Come next week and find out what it means to be a valued member of Student Council. (Apr 28)

YEARBOOK: A reminder that there is a very important meeting for ALL EARTH DAY PHOTOGRAPHERS TODAY at 11:45 am in Room 103. Any yearbook student who is interested in helping out can still sign up if you attend the meeting today. Any photographer who absolutely cannot make the meeting MUST check in with Mrs. Hopkins before the end of the day today. (Apr 21)

Stand up to Bullying Squad: Will meet today, Tuesday April 21st, at lunch in the Career Centre. (Apr 21)

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)

ATTENTION ALL CO-OP STUDENTS! This is a reminder that the Co-op Career Fair will take place in the Atrium on Thursday April 23 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please report to the Atrium at 12:30 to set up your project board. All morning and afternoon co-op students must be present for the fair. Classroom visits to the fair will start to arrive at 1:00. Morning students should go to their co-op placement in the morning unless other arrangements have been made with Mrs. O’Sullivan. (Apr 22)

STRATFORD 2009: Please submit your second deposit this week to Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138. ONE spot is left available for the Stratford trip in October of 2009. See Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138 to claim this spot. (Apr 23)

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)


STUDENT SERVICES

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. 23)

THE OTTAWA CITIZEN CAREER FAIR: Ottawa Hampton Inn and Conference Centre on April 28, 2009. Entrance is free and includes Conferences through the day. We will spotlight careers in Engineering and Hi-Tech, as well as General Career Openings. Exhibitors include: Public Works, RCMP, the Canadian Forces, Ottawa Citizen and many more. Please see Mrs. Ladouceur in Room 111 or sign up in Student Services if you are interested in attending. You can also get additional information from the website: www.nationalcareerevent.com or contact them directly at 1-866-397-1150 ext. 11. (Apr 23)

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)

BARRHAVEN RUN FOR ROGERS HOUSE – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Students - Earn your volunteer hours! June 6th, 2009. Choose from several opportunities:
1. Delivery of posters and brochures to Barrhaven businesses - April 1st- 30th !
2. Event Day morning site set up
3. Event Day evening site tear down
4. Event Day registration and route assistants
CONTACT: Andrea Steenbakkers, Barrhaven Business Improvement Area, execdirector@barrhavenbia.ca,
613-825-8242 (Apr 23)

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 23)

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)

BABYSITTER NEEDED: Looking for an occasional babysitter for two children (a 5 year old boy and a 3 year old girl). Family lives behind Farm Boy. Please call Danielle at 613 440-5804. (Apr 30)


GRAD

PROM TICKETS: Attention all Grads! We all know prom is coming. That’s right MT get ready for the biggest and best prom you have ever dreamed of! Old Hollywood is coming back in style! Tickets will be on sale THIS WEEK! Tuesday April 21st and Thursday April 23rd in the science lab, room 209 @ lunch! Tickets are $75 each. This is your last week to get your tickets so don’t miss out! If you have any questions concerning prom please see: Ms. Pipkins or Ms. Rivington (Apr 23)

PROM DRESS – CAN’T AFFORD IT? We've got the perfect one, yours free for the night. Fairy Godmother of Ottawa, one weekend only May 2nd and 3rd at The Westin Ottawa. To book a fitting call 613-232-PROM. Visit brownscleaners.ca/fairygodmother for more details. (Apr 23)

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

ATTENTION GRADUATING STUDENTS: Applications for the Baxter Memorial Scholarship are now available. This is a $1500 scholarship to recognize a graduate who has tried his/her best, kept the faith and has been kind to others. Applications are available at Student Services. (Apr 27)