MTHS – Daily Announcements

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

SPIRIT WEEK: The first of the year and it's going to rock! Today is Pajama Day. Wednesday dress up in your favourite Retro gear. On Thursday it's Twin Day - so double your dress up fun. And finally, Friday is amazing. It's Battle of the Grades and BBQ day! Here are your colours – Gr. 12: Black, Gr. 11: White, Gr. 10: Green, Gr. 9: Blue, Gr. 8: Red and Gr. 7: Yellow. (NBD –Sep 11)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

ULTIMATE FRISBEE: Any grade 7/8 boys and girls interested in trying out for the Ultimate Frisbee team, should sign up in front of Mr. Lussier’s class (Rm. 231). Times and dates for tryouts will be posted there as well. (BL –Sep 8)

REACH FOR THE TOP: Interested in joining a Reach for the Top team? There will be an information meeting in Rm. 233 on THURSDAY, September 10 at 12:37. Bring your lunch! (TC –Sep 10)

ATTENTION GRADE 7/8 BOYS: Interested in trying out for the 7/8 Titan Boys' Volleyball Team? Sign up outside room 332 before Friday, September 11th. Listen for further announcements regarding try out times and dates. Questions? See Ms. McKenna or Mrs. Jewitt. (AJ –Sep 11)

ATTENTION GRADE 8 STUDENTS: Were you a performer in last year's Festival of the Arts? Did you sing a song? Were you a part of Ms. Merklinger's Dance Team? Were you in the production of Candy Cane Court? Were you in Mrs. Antoine's Honour or Junior Band? DVDs of the 3rd Annual Festival of the Arts are on sale now! Visit room 332 to purchase your copy for only $5. These professionally recorded and edited DVDs will preserve your memories of your wonderful performance! (AJ –Sep 11)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

OUTDOOR CLUB: Any High School students interested in joining the Outdoor club is asked to attend a meeting in room 103 Tuesday, September 8 at 12:00 pm. We have a lot of exciting outdoor activities this year. (MF –Sep 8)

STRATFORD 2009: Mandatory meeting for ALL Stratford students at lunch on Tuesday, September 8 in Rm 138. Your final installment of $150 is due by the end of the week (September 11). Room assignments will be determined and the schedule handed out. Please do not miss this one! (JS –Sep 8)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Any student looking for community service hours, and is available to help out at the grade 7 Honk 'n Blow on Tuesday September 8th from 6:30 - 8:30 is asked to visit Mrs. Antoine in Music Room 120 as soon as possible. (CA –Sep 8)

WEIGHT ROOM: The Weight Room will be officially open for all high school students beginning Thursday, September 10, at 3:15ish. It will be open for both male and female participants on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of each week. Use of the weight room after school on Wednesday is reserved for female participants only, under the supervision of Mrs. Soprovich. Times and dates are subject to change. (CW –Sep 9)

BOYS BASKETBALL: All Junior and Senior boys interested in trying out for basketball this year are asked to attend a meeting on Wednesday, September 9th 2009 at Lunch - 11:40 AM in Room 136. If you have any questions please see Mr. Rowley prior to the meeting in Room 136. (MR –Sep 9)

CALCULATOR UPDATES: Students and teachers with their own TI-Nspire CAS handheld can come by room 303 at the start of lunch on Sept 3rd, 4th, 8th or 9th, to update their operating system. (TS –Sep 9)

TEEN READERS: Need a book for Siren? There are great prices on popular bestsellers like The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, The Graveyard Book, Cut, Pop, The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod #3, The Battle of the Labyrinth, The Bar Code Tatoo and more..... Drop by the library to pick up an order form. Orders are due by Friday, September 11, 2009. (CHV –Sep 11)

ATTENTION GRADE 9 STUDENTS: Were you a performer in last year's Festival of the Arts? Did you sing a song? Were you a part of Ms. Merklinger's Dance Team? Were you in the production of Candy Cane Court? Were you in Mrs. Antoine's Honour or Junior Band? DVDs of the 3rd Annual Festival of the Arts are on sale now! Visit room 332 to purchase your copy for only $5. These professionally recorded and edited DVDs will preserve your memories of your wonderful performance! (AJ –Sep 11)

STUDENT SERVICES

NIGHT SCHOOL: The Catholic School Board is not offering night school; however the Public School Board is. Public School Night School registration forms are available in Student Services. Students may register during the day at Continuing Education, 440 Albert Street Wednesday, September 2nd to Thursday, September 10th from 9 am to 3:30pm OR evenings at the school offering the course (Adult High School or Merivale High School) Wednesday, September 9th (6pm to 7:30pm) and Thursday, September 10th (6pm to 7:30pm). Registration deadline is Thursday, September 10th. (KW – Sep 10)

OTTAWA YOUTH COMMISSION: The Ottawa Youth Commission provides a voice for young people in Ottawa. We hope to encourage awareness and among youth to further understand and take action on the issues that involve them and their communities. We want youth to become active, have influence, take responsibility and be heard. Opportunities for Community Service hours. For more info go to www.ottawayouthcommission.ca (JH –Sep 11)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Check out the Volunteer Binder in Student services for information on volunteer opportunities. (TC – Sep 11)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! FOR: Blast off to Kids Wellness. What wouldn’t you give to help raise funds for Children At Risk? On September 19th 2009 Optihealth Wellness Centre, Greco Fitness and Children At Risk are partnering up to run the third annual Blast Off to Kids Wellness Day. This event is not for profit and the primary goal is to focus on kid’s health, safety and fitness. We are looking for volunteers who would enjoy helping us run this fun and educating event. These volunteers would be helping with flyer delivery, set up/ clean up, and running activities during the event. As our appreciation you will receive: Credit, Community Hours Form and Letter of Reference, a T- shirt, and Blast Off to Wellness Lunch & Drink. If you are interested in this opportunity to help out, please call us at Tel.:(613) 829-7100 or email us at dr.joel@rogers.com through this website: http://blastoffkids.ca/volunteer. (TC - Sep 11)