Monday , January 4, 2010

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Happy New Year - Welcome Back!

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

READ –A – THON: Pledge sheets and money (or cheque made out to MTHS) are due Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Extra pledge forms are available in the library. (CHV –Jan 25)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

KNITTING CLUB: The knitting club will meet in the library seminar room during HS lunch today. All are welcome - come learn how to make your own hats, mitts and scarves. We have extra supplies on hand to help get you started. (AH –Jan 4)

MTSAID MEMBERS: Our shirts are in! Please come and pick up your shirt in room 311. The following students need to see Mrs. Rivington in room 311: T.W., M.M., E.C., S.N., J-A. J.-B., and I.H.. (NR –Jan 6)

GRAD

GRAD WRITE-UPS: This is the LAST DAY to submit your grad write up - all grad write-ups must be submitted by 9:00 AM on Tues. Jan. 5, or else they will NOT be included in the yearbook. To submit your write-up, email it to MTyearbook@gmail.com. Details about grad write-ups can be found in Student Services. Please make sure you follow the instructions carefully, or else your write-up will not be accepted. (AH –Jan 4)
Friday, December 18, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Have a safe and Merry Christmas, and a wonderful New Year! See you in January!

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK: Don't forget to dress up and show your Christmas spirit Titans! Monday, December 14th - Christmas Ornaments will be made in homeroom and these ornaments will be placed on the Christmas tree in the Atrium.
Here’s what’s happening this week…
• Monday, December 14th - Santa Hat Day
• Tuesday, December 15th - Santa vs. Elves Day
• Wednesday, December 16th – Tropical, Elf Day
• Thursday, December 17th - Bundle Up Day
Friday, December 18th - Rudolph PJ Day (NBD –Dec 18)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

PHYS –ED CLASSES: Starting in January you will be working on a dance unit. If you would like to bring in an iPod with some appropriate music to be used in PE class, please speak to your PE teacher today (Friday). (TM –Dec 18)

STUDENT SERVICES

SCHOOL LETTER: Each year eligible graduates receive the prestigious Mother Teresa School Letter. To be eligible you need to demonstrate your contribution to the Mother Teresa School community through various activities and involvement. You need to keep records of these activities on a form available in Student Services. It is important to hand in the form on a regular basis, once or twice per year. Do not leave this until your grade 12 year. (JH –Dec 18)

NEPEAN OUTREACH TO THE WORLD (NOW) is looking to lend a hand to the small town of Tutumdara in Afghanistan. It is situated north of Kabul. Tutumdara has one high school for boys and one high school for girls. NOW is looking for volunteers in the following areas: sorting material donations for culturally appropriate items, researching info and preparing materials for presentations, developing and expanding the current website and translation and cultural awareness. Here's your chance to contribute ideas, come up with solutions and learn about other people. Please contact Des Garvey at 613 591-6314, or visit their website for more information: www.nepeanoutreach.com. (KW –Dec 18)

GRAD

GRAD WRITE-UPS: An important reminder for all grads - your grad write-ups are due by 9:00 on Tues. Jan. 5! Get your 500 character grad write-up done over the Christmas holidays, and email it to MTyearbook@gmail.com. Details about grad write-ups can be found in Student Services. Please make sure you follow the instructions carefully, or else your write-up might not make it into the yearbook. (AH –Jan 4)
Thursday, December 17, 2009

Day 1 - H.S. & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIBRARY BOOKS: Library books/magazines can be signed out over the holidays. Drop by the library to stock up on holiday reading. (CHV –Dec 17)

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK: Don't forget to dress up and show your Christmas spirit Titans! Monday, December 14th - Christmas Ornaments will be made in homeroom and these ornaments will be placed on the Christmas tree in the Atrium.
Here’s what’s happening this week…
 Monday, December 14th - Santa Hat Day
 Tuesday, December 15th - Santa vs. Elves Day
 Wednesday, December 16th – Tropical, Elf Day
 Thursday, December 17th - Bundle Up Day
Friday, December 18th - Rudolph PJ Day (NBD –Dec 18)


HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

RENT REHEARSAL: Full cast and chorus rehearsal today at 3:15 pm on stage. All parts of Act 1 learned to date will be covered. (RL –Dec 17)

SAY IT OUT LOUD WINNER: Congratulations to T.G. for winning the November writing competition for her sonnet "Remembering". Thank you to all who submitted poems. You still have time to submit a short story before the December 18 deadline (keep to about 500 words). December's contest is on the topic of ADOLESCENCE. (JS – Dec 17)

STUDENT SERVICES

U OF O SCIENCE LECTURES: The University of Ottawa is having their holiday science lectures on December 28th and December 29th. The Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science organize these lectures to give young people and their parents a dynamic and interesting view about science and engineering. Check out the poster in Student Services. (KW –Dec 17)

SCHOOL LETTER: Each year eligible graduates receive the prestigious Mother Teresa School Letter. To be eligible you need to demonstrate your contribution to the Mother Teresa School community through various activities and involvement. You need to keep records of these activities on a form available in Student Services. It is important to hand in the form on a regular basis, once or twice per year. Do not leave this until your grade 12 year. (JH –Dec 18)

NEPEAN OUTREACH TO THE WORLD (NOW) is looking to lend a hand to the small town of Tutumdara in Afghanistan. It is situated north of Kabul. Tutumdara has one high school for boys and one high school for girls. NOW is looking for volunteers in the following areas: sorting material donations for culturally appropriate items, researching info and preparing materials for presentations, developing and expanding the current website and translation and cultural awareness. Here's your chance to contribute ideas, come up with solutions and learn about other people. Please contact Des Garvey at 613 591-6314, or visit their website for more information: http://www.nepeanoutreach.com/. (KW –Dec 18)

GRAD

UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE APPLICATIONS: Please login to the application site(s) before the end of the week. That way if there are any questions or concerns you can check with your counsellor before the Christmas Holidays. (JH –Dec 17)

ATTENTION ALL GRADS: Your Grad Photo Orders need to be returned by the due date to Student Services. Even if no package is ordered, proofs need to be returned to Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services as soon as possible before Friday, December 18th. Once all orders are received in Student Services, we will call Edge Imaging and they will pick up the orders. If you have any issues or questions, please call the company directly at 1-866-707-3343. (KW –Dec 17)

GRAD WRITE-UPS: It's time to start thinking about how can you summarize your 6 years at MT in 500 characters or less! Details about grad write-ups can be found in Student Services. Please make sure you follow the instructions carefully, or else your write-up might not make it into the yearbook. Write-ups can be submitted by email to MTyearbook@gmail.com. All grad write-ups absolutely must be submitted by 9:00 am on Tues. Jan. 5. (AH –Jan 4)
Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Day 2 - H.S. & Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIBRARY BOOKS: Library books/magazines can be signed out over the holidays. Drop by the library to stock up on holiday reading. (CHV –Dec 17)

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK: Don't forget to dress up and show your Christmas spirit Titans! Monday, December 14th - Christmas Ornaments will be made in homeroom and these ornaments will be placed on the Christmas tree in the Atrium.
Here’s what’s happening this week…
Monday, December 14th - Santa Hat Day
Tuesday, December 15th - Santa vs. Elves Day
Wednesday, December 16th – Tropical, Elf Day
Thursday, December 17th - Bundle Up Day
Friday, December 18th - Rudolph PJ Day (NBD –Dec 18)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

REACH FOR THE TOP: All members of Reach for Top are invited to Room 233 at the beginning of 7/8 lunch on Wednesday December 16th. (TC –Dec 16)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PEER HELPER MEETING: There will be a Peer Helping meeting in Rm. 134 at lunch today. (VW –Dec 16)

GRADE 9 MATH ENRICHMENT GROUP: We will hold a snow-day make-up meeting this Wednesday, December 16, during lunch in room 301. Please bring previous contests and your $7 test fee. (NR –Dec 16)

SAY IT OUT LOUD WINNER: Congratulations to T.G. for winning the November writing competition for her sonnet "Remembering". Thank you to all who submitted poems. You still have time to submit a short story before the December 18 deadline (keep to about 500 words). December's contest is on the topic of ADOLESCENCE. (JS – Dec 17)

STUDENT SERVICES

U OF O SCIENCE LECTURES: The University of Ottawa is having their holiday science lectures on December 28th and December 29th. The Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science organize these lectures to give young people and their parents a dynamic and interesting view about science and engineering. Check out the poster in Student Services. (KW –Dec 17)

SCHOOL LETTER: Each year eligible graduates receive the prestigious Mother Teresa School Letter. To be eligible you need to demonstrate your contribution to the Mother Teresa School community through various activities and involvement. You need to keep records of these activities on a form available in Student Services. It is important to hand in the form on a regular basis, once or twice per year. Do not leave this until your grade 12 year. (JH –Dec 18)

NEPEAN OUTREACH TO THE WORLD (NOW) is looking to lend a hand to the small town of Tutumdara in Afghanistan. It is situated north of Kabul. Tutumdara has one high school for boys and one high school for girls. NOW is looking for volunteers in the following areas: sorting material donations for culturally appropriate items, researching info and preparing materials for presentations, developing and expanding the current website and translation and cultural awareness. Here's your chance to contribute ideas, come up with solutions and learn about other people. Please contact Des Garvey at 613 591-6314, or visit their website for more information: www.nepeanoutreach.com. (KW –Dec 18)

GRAD

UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE APPLICATIONS: Please login to the application site(s) before the end of the week. That way if there are any questions or concerns you can check with your counsellor before the Christmas Holidays. (JH –Dec 17)

ATTENTION ALL GRADS: Your Grad Photo Orders need to be returned by the due date to Student Services. Even if no package is ordered, proofs need to be returned to Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services as soon as possible before Friday, December 18th. Once all orders are received in Student Services, we will call Edge Imaging and they will pick up the orders. If you have any issues or questions, please call the company directly at 1-866-707-3343. (KW –Dec 17)

GRAD WRITE-UPS: It's time to start thinking about how can you summarize your 6 years at MT in 500 characters or less! Details about grad write-ups can be found in Student Services. Please make sure you follow the instructions carefully, or else your write-up might not make it into the yearbook. Write-ups can be submitted by email to MTyearbook@gmail.com. All grad write-ups absolutely must be submitted by 9:00 am on Tues. Jan. 5. (AH –Jan 4)
Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Day 1 - H.S. & Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK: Don't forget to dress up and show your Christmas spirit Titans! Monday, December 14th - Christmas Ornaments will be made in homeroom and these ornaments will be placed on the Christmas tree in the Atrium.
Here’s what’s happening this week…
Monday, December 14th - Santa Hat Day
Tuesday, December 15th - Santa vs. Elves Day
Wednesday, December 16th - Tropical Elf Day
Thursday, December 17th - Bundle Up Day
Friday, December 18th - Rudolph PJ Day (NBD –Dec 18)

LIBRARY BOOKS: Library books/magazines can be signed out over the holidays. Drop by the library to stock up on holiday reading. (CHV –Dec 17)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

GRADE 8 GIRLS: If you are interested in doing paper crafts, think about signing up for a workshop in which we will make a Christmas card and a bookmark. Sign up soon outside of room 237 since there will only be place for 6 people. Workshop will take place Wednesday during lunch time. No prior skills are necessary. (JG –Dec 15)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC – POSTPONED: The blood donor clinic that was scheduled for Thursday Dec 17th has been postponed. Thanks to everyone who volunteered to donate blood - you will be contacted when the next clinic is scheduled. (DM –Dec 15)

JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE: Any and all girls interested in participating in the Junior Girls Volleyball team are asked to attend the following practices: Tuesday Dec. 15th - 7:30 am Gym A/B, (you must be changed and ready to go at 7:30 am), and Wednesday Dec 16th at 3:30 in the weight room. The season starts in February. (SS –Dec 15)

GRADE 9 MATH ENRICHMENT GROUP: We will hold a snow-day make-up meeting this Wednesday, December 16, during lunch in room 301. Please bring previous contests and your $7 test fee. (NR –Dec 16)

SAY IT OUT LOUD WINNER: Congratulations to T.G. for winning the November writing competition for her sonnet "Remembering". Thank you to all who submitted poems. You still have time to submit a short story before the December 18 deadline (keep to about 500 words). December's contest is on the topic of ADOLESCENCE. (JS – Dec 17)

STUDENT SERVICES

U OF O SCIENCE LECTURES: The University of Ottawa is having their holiday science lectures on December 28th and December 29th. The Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science organize these lectures to give young people and their parents a dynamic and interesting view about science and engineering. Check out the poster in Student Services. (KW –Dec 17)

SCHOOL LETTER: Each year eligible graduates receive the prestigious Mother Teresa School Letter. To be eligible you need to demonstrate your contribution to the Mother Teresa School community through various activities and involvement. You need to keep records of these activities on a form available in Student Services. It is important to hand in the form on a regular basis, once or twice per year. Do not leave this until your grade 12 year. (JH –Dec 18)

NEPEAN OUTREACH TO THE WORLD (NOW) is looking to lend a hand to the small town of Tutumdara in Afghanistan. It is situated north of Kabul. Tutumdara has one high school for boys and one high school for girls. NOW is looking for volunteers in the following areas: sorting material donations for culturally appropriate items, researching info and preparing materials for presentations, developing and expanding the current website and translation and cultural awareness. Here's your chance to contribute ideas, come up with solutions and learn about other people. Please contact Des Garvey at 613 591-6314, or visit their website for more information: http://www.nepeanoutreach.com/. (KW –Dec 18)

GRAD

UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE APPLICATIONS: Please login to the application site(s) before the end of the week. That way if there are any questions or concerns you can check with your counsellor before the Christmas Holidays. (JH –Dec 17)

GRAD WRITE-UPS: It's time to start thinking about how can you summarize your 6 years at MT in 500 characters or less! Details about grad write-ups can be found in Student Services. Please make sure you follow the instructions carefully, or else your write-up might not make it into the yearbook. Write-ups can be submitted by email to MTyearbook@gmail.com. All grad write-ups absolutely must be submitted by 9:00 am on Tues. Jan. 5. (AH –Jan 4)
Monday, December 14, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK: Don't forget to dress up and show your Christmas spirit Titans!
Monday, December 14th - Christmas Ornaments will be made in homeroom and these ornaments will be placed on the Christmas tree in the Atrium.
Here’s what’s happening this week…
Monday, December 14th - Santa Hat Day
Tuesday, December 15th - Santa vs. Elves Day
Wednesday, December 16th - Tropical Elf Day
Thursday, December 17th - Bundle Up Day
Friday, December 18th - Rudolph PJ Day (NBD –Dec 18)

LIBRARY BOOKS: Library books/magazines can be signed out over the holidays. Drop by the library to stock up on holiday reading. (CHV –Dec 18)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

GRADE 7 ASSEMBLIES: On Monday December 14 we will have assemblies for the grade 7 students on Social Networking. There will be presenters from the Privacy Commission, and there will also be a PowerPoint presentation. The assemblies will be in the multi-purpose room and will be scheduled as follows:
Per 5 1:23-2:13 Homerooms 7-01, 7-02, 7-03, 7-04, 7-05, 7-11
Per 6 2:15-3:05 Homerooms 7-06, 7-07, 7-08, 7-09, 7-10
As soon as attendance is taken at the beginning of the period, please proceed immediately to the multi-purpose room with your students. (LD –Dec 11)

GRADE 8 GIRLS: If you are interested in doing paper crafts, think about signing up for a workshop in which we will make a Christmas card and a bookmark. Sign up soon outside of room 237 since there will only be place for 6 people. Workshop will take place Wednesday during lunch time. No prior skills are necessary. (JG –Dec 15)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

NORDIC SKI TEAM: All members of the Nordic Ski Team are asked to meet in room 103 today, Monday December 14 at 12:00 pm to discuss the team practices. Please see Mr. Francoeur if unable to attend. (MF –Dec 14)

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC – POSTPONED: The blood donor clinic that was scheduled for Thursday Dec 17th has been postponed. Thanks to everyone who volunteered to donate blood - you will be contacted when the next clinic is scheduled. (DM –Dec 15)

JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE: Any and all girls interested in participating in the Junior Girls Volleyball team are asked to attend the following practices: Tuesday Dec. 15th - 7:30 am Gym A/B, (you must be changed and ready to go at 7:30 am), and Wednesday Dec 16th at 3:30 in the weight room. The season starts in February. (SS –Dec 15)

GRADE 9 MATH ENRICHMENT GROUP: We will hold a snow-day make-up meeting this Wednesday, December 16, during lunch in room 301. Please bring previous contests and your $7 test fee. (NR –Dec 16)

SAY IT OUT LOUD WINNER: Congratulations to T.G. for winning the November writing competition for her sonnet "Remembering". Thank you to all who submitted poems. You still have time to submit a short story before the December 18 deadline (keep to about 500 words). December's contest is on the topic of ADOLESCENCE. (JS – Dec 17)

STUDENT SERVICES

U OF O SCIENCE LECTURES: The University of Ottawa is having their holiday science lectures on December 28th and December 29th. The Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science organize these lectures to give young people and their parents a dynamic and interesting view about science and engineering. Check out the poster in Student Services. (KW –Dec 17)

SCHOOL LETTER: Each year eligible graduates receive the prestigious Mother Teresa School Letter. To be eligible you need to demonstrate your contribution to the Mother Teresa School community through various activities and involvement. You need to keep records of these activities on a form available in Student Services. It is important to hand in the form on a regular basis, once or twice per year. Do not leave this until your grade 12 year. (JH –Dec 18)

NEPEAN OUTREACH TO THE WORLD (NOW) is looking to lend a hand to the small town of Tutumdara in Afghanistan. It is situated north of Kabul. Tutumdara has one high school for boys and one high school for girls. NOW is looking for volunteers in the following areas: sorting material donations for culturally appropriate items, researching info and preparing materials for presentations, developing and expanding the current website and translation and cultural awareness. Here's your chance to contribute ideas, come up with solutions and learn about other people. Please contact Des Garvey at 613 591-6314, or visit their website for more information: http://www.nepeanoutreach.com/. (KW –Dec 18)

GRAD

UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE APPLICATIONS: Please login to the application site(s) before the end of the week. That way if there are any questions or concerns you can check with your counsellor before the Christmas Holidays. (JH –Dec 18)

GRAD WRITE-UPS: It's time to start thinking about how can you summarize your 6 years at MT in 500 characters or less! Details about grad write-ups can be found in Student Services. Please make sure you follow the instructions carefully, or else your write-up might not make it into the yearbook. Write-ups can be submitted by email to MTyearbook@gmail.com. All grad write-ups absolutely must be submitted by 9:00 am on Tues. Jan. 5. (AH –Jan 4)
Friday, December 11, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

RECYCLE YOUR PRINTER CARTRIDGES: The science department is collecting ink cartridges for a recycling program. We would like to extend the opportunity for you to bring in any of your old/used ink cartridges. You can drop them off to any science teacher, and we will take care of them. This provides a more environmentally conscious way of disposing these cartridges. We will be accepting them all year round! (LB – Dec 11)

IT’S TIME FOR ANOTHER MOTHER TERESA CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK…
Friday, December 11th -
Deck the Halls during homeroom. This is a competition to decorate the hallways of our school so, please bring in lots of fabulous decorations.
Monday, December 14th - Christmas Ornaments will be made in homeroom and these ornaments will be placed on the Christmas tree in the Atrium.
Here’s a preview of next week…
Monday, December 14th - Santa Hat Day
Tuesday, December 15th - Santa vs. Elves Day
Wednesday, December 16th - Tropical Elf Day
Thursday, December 17th - Bundle Up Day
Friday, December 18th - Rudolph PJ Day (NBD –Dec 11)

LIBRARY BOOKS: Library books/magazines can be signed out over the holidays. Drop by the library to stock up on holiday reading. (CHV –Dec 18)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: There will be a mobile blood donor clinic at Mother Teresa on Thursday, December 17th. Any student who has not signed up through homeroom can see Mrs McLaughlin in room 130. Minimum age is 17 yrs old. (DM –Dec 11)

SNOWBOARD RAFFLE: The Snowboard Race Team will raffle a 157cm Rossignol snowboard with Ride bindings to help raise money for race bibs. MT and 6 other schools will be involved with a total of 600 tickets to be sold (good odds). Tickets are $2 or 3 for $5 and will be sold at lunch. (Promotional package developed by Mrs. Young's Grade 11 Marketing Class.) (KN –Dec 11)

JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE: Any and all girls interested in participating in the Junior Girls Volleyball team are asked to attend the following practices: Tuesday Dec. 15th - 7:30 am Gym A/B, (you must be changed and ready to go at 7:30 am), and Wednesday Dec 16th at 3:30 in the weight room. The season starts in February. (SS –Dec 15)

SAY IT OUT LOUD WINNER: Congratulations to T.G. for winning the November writing competition for her sonnet "Remembering". Thank you to all who submitted poems. You still have time to submit a short story before the December 18 deadline (keep to about 500 words). December's contest is on the topic of ADOLESCENCE. (JS – Dec 17)

STUDENT SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Ottawa International Children's Festival is looking for volunteers at the LeBreton Flats Park between May 26th - May 30th, 2010. Positions available: box office and information agents, greeters for school audiences, site host/hostess, arts tent assistants, ushers, site maintenance personnel. For complete job descriptions please visit their website: http://www.ottawachildrensfestival.ca/ and fill out an information sheet, or phone 613 241-0999. (KW – Dec 11)

U OF O SCIENCE LECTURES: The University of Ottawa is having their holiday science lectures on December 28th and December 29th. The Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science organize these lectures to give young people and their parents a dynamic and interesting view about science and engineering. Check out the poster in Student Services. (KW –Dec 17)

NEPEAN OUTREACH TO THE WORLD (NOW) is looking to lend a hand to the small town of Tutumdara in Afghanistan. It is situated north of Kabul. Tutumdara has one high school for boys and one high school for girls. NOW is looking for volunteers in the following areas: sorting material donations for culturally appropriate items, researching info and preparing materials for presentations, developing and expanding the current website and translation and cultural awareness. Here's your chance to contribute ideas, come up with solutions and learn about other people. Please contact Des Garvey at 613 591-6314, or visit their website for more information: http://www.nepeanoutreach.com/. (KW –Dec 18)

GRAD

GRAD WRITE-UPS: It's time to start thinking about how can you summarize your 6 years at MT in 500 characters or less! Details about grad write-ups can be found in Student Services. Please make sure you follow the instructions carefully, or else your write-up might not make it into the yearbook. Write-ups can be submitted by email to MTyearbook@gmail.com. All grad write-ups absolutely must be submitted by 9:00 am on Tues. Jan. 5. (AH –Jan 4)
Thursday, December 10, 2009

Day 2 - H.S. & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADVENT LITURGIES: Our Advent Liturgy will take place Thursday December 10th during Period One and Period Two at 9:10 and 10:25. Period One classes in grade 7,8 and 9 will be called down at 9:10 and Grade 10, 11 and 12 classes will be called down at 10:25 during Period Two.
~ Please wait to be called down to the gym/cafeteria.
~ Please sit with your class and actively supervise.
~ Review basic expectations of behaviour with your students just prior to arriving. (e.g.: gum should be disposed of in class before hand; refrain from talking during the liturgy especially during communion when each student coming forward should do so with respect and reverence, please ensure that bags, books, pens are left in the class).
~ Each class does have an assigned row of seats. The name of each teacher will be found on the first of the rows their class will be sitting in. (DH –Dec 10)

PIZZA! Mother Teresa Students Against Impaired Driving will be selling pizza after school Wednesday and Thursday. $2.00 a slice! (NR –Dec 10)

RECYCLE YOUR PRINTER CARTRIDGES: The science department is collecting ink cartridges for a recycling program. We would like to extend the opportunity for you to bring in any of your old/used ink cartridges. You can drop them off to any science teacher, and we will take care of them. This provides a more environmentally conscious way of disposing these cartridges. We will be accepting them all year round! (LB – Dec 11)

IT’S TIME FOR ANOTHER MOTHER TERESA CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK…
Friday, December 11th - Deck the Halls during homeroom. This is a competition to decorate the hallways of our school so, please bring in lots of fabulous decorations.
Monday, December 14th - Christmas Ornaments will be made in homeroom and these ornaments will be placed on the Christmas tree in the Atrium.
Here’s a preview of next week…
· Monday, December 14th - Santa Hat Day
· Tuesday, December 15th - Santa vs. Elves Day
· Wednesday, December 16th - Tropical Elf Day
· Thursday, December 17th - Bundle Up Day
· Friday, December 18th - Rudolph PJ Day (NBD –Dec 11)

LIBRARY BOOKS: Library books/magazines can be signed out over the holidays. Drop by the library to stock up on holiday reading. (CHV –Dec 18)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT TICKETS: Attention Grade 7/8 Students - Get your tickets to the show! Don't miss out! The performance of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and the Grade 7/8 Dance teams will take place Thursday, December 10th at 7 PM. Tickets will be on sale at lunch - $5 each. Buy your tickets early - this event is sure to sell out! (AJ –Dec 10)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: There will be a mobile blood donor clinic at Mother Teresa on Thursday, December 17th. Any student who has not signed up through homeroom can see Mrs McLaughlin in room 130. Minimum age is 17yrs old. (DM –Dec 10)

GRADE 11 U OF WATERLOO MATH CONTEST: All students that have been preparing to write the U of W grade 11 Math contest are asked to come to a mandatory meeting on Thursday, December 10th at 11:45 am in Rm 326. Bring $6 to cover the cost of the test. Please see Mrs. Mendrisky in Rm 326 if you are unable to attend. (RM –Dec 10)

MEETING FOR STUDENTS ON SPRING EUROPE TRIP: Students attending the Europe trip to Spain and Portugal over Easter please see Ms. Stewart in Rm 130 Thursday sometime during HS lunch. (NS –Dec 10)

SNOWBOARD RAFFLE: The Snowboard Race Team will raffle a 157cm Rossignol snowboard with Ride bindings to help raise money for race bibs. MT and 6 other schools will be involved with a total of 600 tickets to be sold (good odds). Tickets are $2 or 3 for $5 and will be sold at lunch. (Promotional package developed by Mrs. Young's Grade 11 Marketing Class.) (KN –Dec 11)

JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE: Any and all girls interested in participating in the Junior Girls Volleyball team are asked to attend the following practices: Tuesday Dec. 15th - 7:30 am Gym A/B, (you must be changed and ready to go at 7:30 am), and Wednesday Dec 16th at 3:30 in the weight room. The season starts in February. (SS –Dec 15)

SAY IT OUT LOUD: December's contest is a short story (max. 500 words) on the topic of ADOLESCENCE. Explore that theme and bring your edited copies to RM 138 before December 18. (JS –Dec 17)

STUDENT SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Ottawa International Children's Festival is looking for volunteers at the LeBreton Flats Park between May 26th - May 30th, 2010. Positions available: box office and information agents, greeters for school audiences, site host/hostess, arts tent assistants, ushers, site maintenance personnel. For complete job descriptions please visit their website: www.ottawachildrensfestival.ca and fill out an information sheet, or phone 613 241-0999. (KW – Dec 11)

U OF O SCIENCE LECTURES: The University of Ottawa is having their holiday science lectures on December 28th and December 29th. The Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science organize these lectures to give young people and their parents a dynamic and interesting view about science and engineering. Check out the poster in Student Services. (KW –Dec 17)

NEPEAN OUTREACH TO THE WORLD (NOW) is looking to lend a hand to the small town of Tutumdara in Afghanistan. It is situated north of Kabul. Tutumdara has one high school for boys and one high school for girls. NOW is looking for volunteers in the following areas: sorting material donations for culturally appropriate items, researching info and preparing materials for presentations, developing and expanding the current website and translation and cultural awareness. Here's your chance to contribute ideas, come up with solutions and learn about other people. Please contact Des Garvey at 613 591-6314, or visit their website for more information: www.nepeanoutreach.com. (KW –Dec 18)

GRAD

URGENT! GRAD PHOTO RETAKES: Edge Imaging will be back on Friday, December 11th for one more grad retake photo day. Please sign up in Student Services. There will only be one photographer this time. (KW –Dec 11)

GRAD WRITE-UPS: It's time to start thinking about how can you summarize your 6 years at MT in 500 characters or less! Details about grad write-ups can be found in Student Services. Please make sure you follow the instructions carefully, or else your write-up might not make it into the yearbook. Write-ups can be submitted by email to MTyearbook@gmail.com. All grad write-ups absolutely must be submitted by 9:00 am on Tues. Jan. 5. (AH –Jan 4)
Wednesday, December 9, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PIZZA! Mother Teresa Students Against Impaired Driving will be selling pizza after school Wednesday and Thursday. $2.00 a slice! (NR –Dec 10)

RECYCLE YOUR PRINTER CARTRIDGES: The science department is collecting ink cartridges for a recycling program. We would like to extend the opportunity for you to bring in any of your old/used ink cartridges. You can drop them off to any science teacher, and we will take care of them. This provides a more environmentally conscious way of disposing these cartridges. We will be accepting them all year round! (LB – Dec 11)

IT’S TIME FOR ANOTHER MOTHER TERESA CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK…
Friday, December 11th -
Deck the Halls during homeroom. This is a competition to decorate the hallways of our school so, please bring in lots of fabulous decorations.
Monday, December 14th - Christmas Ornaments will be made in homeroom and these ornaments will be placed on the Christmas tree in the Atrium.
Here’s a preview of next week…
Monday, December 14th - Santa Hat Day
Tuesday, December 15th - Santa vs. Elves Day
Wednesday, December 16th - Tropical Elf Day
Thursday, December 17th - Bundle Up Day
Friday, December 18th - Rudolph PJ Day (NBD –Dec 11)

LIBRARY BOOKS: Library books/magazines can be signed out over the holidays. Drop by the library to stock up on holiday reading. (CHV –Dec 18)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT TICKETS: Attention Grade 7/8 Students - Get your tickets to the show! Don't miss out! The performance of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and the Grade 7/8 Dance teams will take place Thursday, December 10th at 7 PM. Tickets will be on sale at lunch - $5 each. Buy your tickets early - this event is sure to sell out! (AJ –Dec 10)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

HIGH SCHOOL ALPINE SKI TEAM: The MTHS High School Alpine Ski Team will have its first dryland training session today after school. All athletes should meet in the dance studio ready to train, immediately after school. (TS –Dec 9)

ATTENTION ALL MTSAID MEMBERS: The cost of your shirt is $26.00. Please bring cash or a cheque made out to Mother Teresa High School as soon as possible to Mrs. Rivington in room 311. (NR –Dec 9)

GRADE 11 U OF WATERLOO MATH CONTEST: All students that have been preparing to write the U of W grade 11 Math contest are asked to come to a mandatory meeting on Thursday, December 10th at 11:45 am in Rm 326. Bring $6 to cover the cost of the test. Please see Mrs. Mendrisky in Rm 326 if you are unable to attend. (RM –Dec 10)

MEETING FOR STUDENTS ON SPRING EUROPE TRIP: Students attending the Europe trip to Spain and Portugal over Easter please see Ms. Stewart in Rm 130 Thursday sometime during HS lunch. (NS –Dec 10)

SNOWBOARD RAFFLE: The Snowboard Race Team will raffle a 157cm Rossignol snowboard with Ride bindings to help raise money for race bibs. MT and 6 other school will be involved with a total of 600 tickets to be sold.(good odds) Tickets are $2 or 3 for $5 and will be sold at lunch. (Promotional package developed by Mrs. Young's Grade 11 Marketing Class.) (KN –Dec 11)

JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE: Any and all girls interested in participating in the Junior Girls Volleyball team are asked to attend the following practices: Tuesday Dec. 15th - 7:30 am Gym A/B, (you must be changed and ready to go at 7:30 am), and Wednesday Dec 16th at 3:30 in the weight room. The season starts in February. (SS –Dec 15)

SAY IT OUT LOUD: December's contest is a short story (max. 500 words) on the topic of ADOLESCENCE. Explore that theme and bring your edited copies to RM 138 before December 18. (JS –Dec 17)

STUDENT SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Ottawa International Children's Festival is looking for volunteers at the LeBreton Flats Park between May 26th - May 30th, 2010. Positions available: box office and information agents, greeters for school audiences, site host/hostess, arts tent assistants, ushers, site maintenance personnel. For complete job descriptions please visit their website: www.ottawachildrensfestival.ca and fill out an information sheet, or phone 613 241-0999. (KW – Dec 11)

U OF O SCIENCE LECTURES: The University of Ottawa is having their holiday science lectures on December 28th and December 29th. The Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science organize these lectures to give young people and their parents a dynamic and interesting view about science and engineering. Check out the poster in Student Services. (KW –Dec 17)

NEPEAN OUTREACH TO THE WORLD (NOW) is looking to lend a hand to the small town of Tutumdara in Afghanistan. It is situated north of Kabul. Tutumdara has one high school for boys and one high school for girls. NOW is looking for volunteers in the following areas: sorting material donations for culturally appropriate items, researching info and preparing materials for presentations, developing and expanding the current website and translation and cultural awareness. Here's your chance to contribute ideas, come up with solutions and learn about other people. Please contact Des Garvey at 613 591-6314, or visit their website for more information: www.nepeanoutreach.com. (KW –Dec 18)

GRAD

GRAD WRITE-UPS: It's time to start thinking about how can you summarize your 6 years at MT in 500 characters or less! Details about grad write-ups can be found in Student Services. Please make sure you follow the instructions carefully, or else your write-up might not make it into the yearbook. Write-ups can be submitted by email to MTyearbook@gmail.com. All grad write-ups absolutely must be submitted by 9:00 am on Tues. Jan. 5. (AH –Jan 4)
Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Day 2 - H.S. & Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PIZZA! Mother Teresa Students Against Impaired Driving will be selling pizza after school Wednesday and Thursday. $2.00 a slice! (NR –Dec 10)

RECYCLE YOUR PRINTER CARTRIDGES: The science department is collecting ink cartridges for a recycling program. We would like to extend the opportunity for you to bring in any of your old/used ink cartridges. You can drop them off to any science teacher, and we will take care of them. This provides a more environmentally conscious way of disposing these cartridges. We will be accepting them all year round! (LB – Dec 11)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT TICKETS: Attention Grade 7/8 Students - Get your tickets to the show! Don't miss out! The performance of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and the Grade 7/8 Dance teams will take place Thursday, December 10th at 7 PM. Tickets will be on sale at lunch - $5 each. Buy your tickets early - this event is sure to sell out! (AJ –Dec 10)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION ALL MTSAID MEMBERS: The cost of your shirt is $26.00. Please bring cash or a cheque made out to Mother Teresa High School as soon as possible to Mrs. Rivington in room 311. (NR –Dec 9)

GRADE 11 U OF WATERLOO MATH CONTEST: All students that have been preparing to write the U of W grade 11 Math contest are asked to come to a mandatory meeting on Thursday, December 10th at 11:45 am in Rm 326. Bring $6 to cover the cost of the test. Please see Mrs. Mendrisky in Rm 326 if you are unable to attend. (RM –Dec 10)

SNOWBOARD RAFFLE: The Snowboard Race Team will raffle a 157cm Rossignol snowboard with Ride bindings to help raise money for race bibs. MT and 6 other school will be involved with a total of 600 tickets to be sold.(good odds) Tickets are $2 or 3 for $5 and will be sold at lunch. (Promotional package developed by Mrs. Young's Grade 11 Marketing Class.) (KN –Dec 11)

JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE: Any and all girls interested in participating in the Junior Girls Volleyball team are asked to attend the following practices: Tuesday Dec. 15th - 7:30 am Gym A/B, (you must be changed and ready to go at 7:30 am), and Wednesday Dec 16th at 3:30 in the weight room. The season starts in February. (SS –Dec 15)

SAY IT OUT LOUD: December's contest is a short story (max. 500 words) on the topic of ADOLESCENCE. Explore that theme and bring your edited copies to RM 138 before December 18. (JS –Dec 17)

STUDENT SERVICES

U OF OTTAWA INFORMATION EVENING AND FAIR is taking place on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009. English presentations are at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. The French presentation is at 7 p.m. and the information fair is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. No registration required. Check out their website at www.admission.uOttawa.ca. (KW –Dec 8)

BABYSITTER NEEDED for occasional afternoons and evenings looking after 3 kids ages 6, 2 1/2, and 5 months old. This busy mom could use your help to look after the kids while she runs errands. You must love to play, be responsible and have previous child care experience. We are located in the Berrigan-Longfields area. Please contact Amy at 613 823-3925 to set up a time to meet. (KW –Dec 11)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Ottawa International Children's Festival is looking for volunteers at the LeBreton Flats Park between May 26th - May 30th, 2010. Positions available: box office and information agents, greeters for school audiences, site host/hostess, arts tent assistants, ushers, site maintenance personnel. For complete job descriptions please visit their website: www.ottawachildrensfestival.ca and fill out an information sheet, or phone 613 241-0999. Check out the poster on the Student Services board. (KW – Dec 11)

U OF O SCIENCE LECTURES: The University of Ottawa is having their holiday science lectures on December 28th and December 29th. The Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science organize these lectures to give young people and their parents a dynamic and interesting view about science and engineering. Check out the poster in Student Services. (KW –Dec 17)

NEPEAN OUTREACH TO THE WORLD (NOW) is looking to lend a hand to the small town of Tutumdara in Afghanistan. It is situated north of Kabul. Tutumdara has one high school for boys and one high school for girls. NOW is looking for volunteers in the following areas: sorting material donations for culturally appropriate items, researching info and preparing materials for presentations, developing and expanding the current website and translation and cultural awareness. Here's your chance to contribute ideas, come up with solutions and learn about other people. Please contact Des Garvey at 613 591-6314, or visit their website for more information: www.nepeanoutreach.com. (KW –Dec 18)

GRAD

URGENT! GRAD PROOFS HAVE ARRIVED Please see Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services to retrieve your package. You must sign for your package. You cannot pick up someone else's nor sign for someone else's package. Hurry in, as the Grad Retake Day is December 9th. (KW –Dec 8)

GRAD PHOTO RETAKES: Attention Grads -Those of you who did not get a chance to have your grad photo taken, please sign up in Student Services for the Wednesday, December 9th retake day. (KW –Dec 8)

GRAD WRITE-UPS: It's time to start thinking about how can you summarize your 6 years at MT in 500 characters or less! Details about grad write-ups can be found in Student Services. Please make sure you follow the instructions carefully, or else your write-up might not make it into the yearbook. Write-ups can be submitted by email to MTyearbook@gmail.com. All grad write-ups absolutely must be submitted by 9:00 am on Tues. Jan. 5. (AH –Jan 4)
Monday, December 7, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PIZZA! Mother Teresa Students Against Impaired Driving will be selling pizza after school Wednesday and Thursday. $2.00 a slice! (NR –Dec 10)

RECYCLE YOUR PRINTER CARTRIDGES: The science department is collecting ink cartridges for a recycling program. We would like to extend the opportunity for you to bring in any of your old/used ink cartridges. You can drop them off to any science teacher, and we will take care of them. This provides a more environmentally conscious way of disposing these cartridges. We will be accepting them all year round! (LB – Dec 11)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

7/8 GIRLS HANDBALL: Next practice is Friday after school, 3:15-4:30, in Gym A/B.
Tournament: Monday December 7th. Coach: Ms. McKenna (TM –Dec 7)

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT TICKETS: Attention Grade 7/8 Students - Get your tickets to the show! Don't miss out! The performance of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and the Grade 7/8 Dance teams will take place Thursday, December 10th at 7 PM. Tickets will be on sale at lunch - $5 each. Buy your tickets early - this event is sure to sell out! (AJ –Dec 10)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

KNITTING CLUB: The knitting club will meet in the library seminar room during HS lunch today. All are welcome - come learn how to make your own hats, mitts and scarves. We have extra supplies on hand to help get you started. (AH –Dec 7)

ATTENTION ALL MTSAID MEMBERS: The cost of your shirt is $26.00. Please bring cash or a cheque made out to Mother Teresa High School as soon as possible to Mrs. Rivington in room 311. (NR –Dec 9)

JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE: Any and all girls interested in participating in the Junior Girls Volleyball team are asked to attend the following practices: Tuesday Dec. 15th - 7:30 am Gym A/B, (you must be changed and ready to go at 7:30 am), and Wednesday Dec 16th at 3:30 in the weight room. The season starts in February. (SS –Dec 15)

SAY IT OUT LOUD: December's contest is a short story (max. 500 words) on the topic of ADOLESCENCE. Explore that theme and bring your edited copies to RM 138 before December 18. (JS –Dec 18)

STUDENT SERVICES

U OF OTTAWA INFORMATION EVENING AND FAIR is taking place on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009. English presentations are at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. The French presentation is at 7 p.m. and the information fair is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. No registration required. Check out their website at http://www.admission.uottawa.ca/. (KW –Dec 8)

BABYSITTER NEEDED for occasional afternoons and evenings looking after 3 kids ages 6, 2 1/2, and 5 months old. This busy mom could use your help to look after the kids while she runs errands. You must love to play, be responsible and have previous child care experience. We are located in the Berrigan-Longfields area. Please contact Amy at 613 823-3925 to set up a time to meet. (KW –Dec 11)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Ottawa International Children's Festival is looking for volunteers at the LeBreton Flats Park between May 26th - May 30th, 2010. Positions available: box office and information agents, greeters for school audiences, site host/hostess, arts tent assistants, ushers, site maintenance personnel. For complete job descriptions please visit their website: http://www.ottawachildrensfestival.ca/ and fill out an information sheet, or phone 613 241-0999. Check out the poster on the Student Services board. (KW – Dec 11)

U OF O SCIENCE LECTURES: The University of Ottawa is having their holiday science lectures on December 28th and December 29th. The Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science organize these lectures to give young people and their parents a dynamic and interesting view about science and engineering. Check out the poster in Student Services. (KW –Dec 17)

NEPEAN OUTREACH TO THE WORLD (NOW) is looking to lend a hand to the small town of Tutumdara in Afghanistan. It is situated north of Kabul. Tutumdara has one high school for boys and one high school for girls. NOW is looking for volunteers in the following areas: sorting material donations for culturally appropriate items, researching info and preparing materials for presentations, developing and expanding the current website and translation and cultural awareness. Here's your chance to contribute ideas, come up with solutions and learn about other people. Please contact Des Garvey at 613 591-6314, or visit their website for more information: http://www.nepeanoutreach.com/. (KW –Dec 18)

GRAD

URGENT! GRAD PROOFS HAVE ARRIVED Please see Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services to retrieve your package. You must sign for your package. You cannot pick up someone else's nor sign for someone else's package. Hurry in, as the Grad Retake Day is December 9th. (KW –Dec 8)

GRAD PHOTO RETAKES: Attention Grads -Those of you who did not get a chance to have your grad photo taken, please sign up in Student Services for the Wednesday, December 9th retake day. (KW –Dec 8)
Friday, December 4, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

SPREAD THE NET: Lollipop sales are taking place each Tuesday and Thursday during both lunches. The proceeds support the Ambassadors, Peer Helpers and Spread the Net. Bed nets will be purchased to prevent the spread of malaria in Africa. Lollipops are $1. A bed net is $10 and will last 5 years. Save a child's life and support Spread the Net. Buy a lollipop. (MP –Dec 4)

LAST CHANCE FOR YEARBOOK SALES: The LAST day to place your yearbook order is Fri. Dec 4! Late orders will NOT be accepted. Don’t miss out on a chance to savor all your memories. The price is $45 and personalization is $5. If you are paying by cash or cheque, bring your payment and order form to the yearbook table located right in front of the cafeteria doors during H.S and 7/8 lunch. You can print off extra order forms from the MT website. Also new this year you can buy a yearbook online - follow the link from the MT web site. (AH –Dec 4)

PIZZA! Mother Teresa Students Against Impaired Driving will be selling pizza after school Wednesday and Thursday. $2.00 a slice! (NR –Dec 10)

RECYCLE YOUR PRINTER CARTRIDGES: The science department is collecting ink cartridges for a recycling program. We would like to extend the opportunity for you to bring in any of your old/used ink cartridges. You can drop them off to any science teacher, and we will take care of them. This provides a more environmentally conscious way of disposing these cartridges. We will be accepting them all year round! (LB – Dec 11)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

7/8 GIRLS HANDBALL: Next practice is Friday after school, 3:15-4:30, in Gym A/B.
Tournament: Monday December 7th. Coach: Ms. McKenna (TM –Dec 7)

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT TICKETS: Attention Grade 7/8 Students - Get your tickets to the show! Don't miss out! The performance of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and the Grade 7/8 Dance teams will take place Thursday, December 10th at 7 PM. Tickets will be on sale at lunch - $5 each. Buy your tickets early - this event is sure to sell out! (AJ –Dec 10)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

HEY SNOWBOARDERS! Does the name Ross Rebegliati mean anything to you?.....(only the first Canadian Giant Slalom Snowboarder to win an Olympic Medal.)....the Snowboard Race team is seeking male and female riders for the upcoming GS season. We will meet in the Co-op office (rm.111) at lunch on Friday. (KN –Dec 4)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENTS ATTENDING THE “OSCAR’S 2009” DANCE!!
1. Doors open at 6:30pm. No one will be admitted early. Entry is at the side of the school ONLY.
2. There will be no re-entry. Once you leave, you are not allowed to come back in.
3. All students must have a student card (or note from VP).
4. Guests must have their own student card from their school.
5. Guests must arrive with their MT student host.
6. ALL BAGS will be searched.
7. All coats and bags must be checked at the coat check for the entire dance.
8. Students will NOT be allowed access to their lockers.
9. Doors close at 8:30 pm. There will be no one admitted after this time (unless previous arrangements have been made).

We hope everyone has a great time at our “Oscar’s 2009” dance!! (NR –Dec 4)

ATTENTION ALL MTSAID MEMBERS: The cost of your shirt is $26.00. Please bring cash or a cheque made out to Mother Teresa High School as soon as possible to Mrs. Rivington in room 311. (NR –Dec 9)

JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE: Any and all girls interested in participating in the Junior Girls Volleyball team are asked to attend the following practices: Tuesday Dec. 15th - 7:30 am Gym A/B, (you must be changed and ready to go at 7:30 am), and Wednesday Dec 16th at 3:30 in the weight room. The season starts in February. (SS –Dec 15)

SAY IT OUT LOUD: December's contest is a short story (max. 500 words) on the topic of ADOLESCENCE. Explore that theme and bring your edited copies to RM 138 before December 18. (JS –Dec 18)

STUDENT SERVICES

LEARN HOW TO EARN HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS ABROAD: MEI International Academy is holding an information meeting at the Westin Hotel, Saturday, December 5th at 11:00 am. Please RSVP at meiacademy.com. This year MEI has $50,000 for the Spring 2010 Semester program. They are looking for students with strong academics, leadership skills and extracurricular involvement. (KW –Dec 4)

U OF OTTAWA INFORMATION EVENING AND FAIR is taking place on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009. English presentations are at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. The French presentation is at 7 p.m. and the information fair is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. No registration required. Check out their website at www.admission.uOttawa.ca. (KW –Dec 8)

BABYSITTER NEEDED for occasional afternoons and evenings looking after 3 kids ages 6, 2 1/2, and 5 months old. This busy mom could use your help to look after the kids while she runs errands. You must love to play, be responsible and have previous child care experience. We are located in the Berrigan-Longfields area. Please contact Amy at 613 823-3925 to set up a time to meet. (KW –Dec 11)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Ottawa International Children's Festival is looking for volunteers at the LeBreton Flats Park between May 26th - May 30th, 2010. Positions available: box office and information agents, greeters for school audiences, site host/hostess, arts tent assistants, ushers, site maintenance personnel. For complete job descriptions please visit their website: www.ottawachildrensfestival.ca and fill out an information sheet, or phone 613 241-0999. Check out the poster on the Student Services board. (KW – Dec 11)

U OF O SCIENCE LECTURES: The University of Ottawa is having their holiday science lectures on December 28th and December 29th. The Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science organize these lectures to give young people and their parents a dynamic and interesting view about science and engineering. Check out the poster in Student Services. (KW –Dec 17)

NEPEAN OUTREACH TO THE WORLD (NOW) is looking to lend a hand to the small town of Tutumdara in Afghanistan. It is situated north of Kabul. Tutumdara has one high school for boys and one high school for girls. NOW is looking for volunteers in the following areas: sorting material donations for culturally appropriate items, researching info and preparing materials for presentations, developing and expanding the current website and translation and cultural awareness. Here's your chance to contribute ideas, come up with solutions and learn about other people. Please contact Des Garvey at 613 591-6314, or visit their website for more information: www.nepeanoutreach.com. (KW –Dec 18)

GRAD

GRAD SURVEYS: Hey Grads! You’ve all been waiting for this, and now it's time for…. GRAD SURVEY’S!! All Grade 12 classes will be visited during Period 2 on Wednesday to distribute Grad surveys. If you didn’t receive a survey, you can pick one up from either Student Services or from J.R. or D.P. The deadline for all Grad surveys is Friday December 4th . Surveys can be submitted to the green folder in Student Services, or given directly to J. or D. (AH –Dec 4)

GRADUATING STUDENTS/COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS: A new policy surrounding Community Service Hours has been adopted at Mother Teresa High School. All graduating students must have completed their forty hours of community service by the date of the school prom if they intend to attend their graduation dance. This comes about as a result of the practice of some students who left their Community Service Hours to the last month of school and were not able to graduate in June. We are encouraging all our graduating students to submit their hours by May 14th, 2010. (NM –Dec 4)

URGENT! GRAD PROOFS HAVE ARRIVED Please see Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services to retrieve your package. You must sign for your package. You cannot pick up someone else's nor sign for someone else's package. Hurry in, as the Grad Retake Day is December 9th. (KW –Dec 8)

GRAD PHOTO RETAKES: Attention Grads -Those of you who did not get a chance to have your grad photo taken, please sign up in Student Services for the Wednesday, December 9th retake day. (KW –Dec 8)
Thursday, December 3, 2009

Day 1 - H.S. & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

EARLY DISMISSAL SCHEDULE: Thursday December 3 is an early dismissal day for the whole school for grade 7/8 parent-teacher interviews. (CB –Dec 3)

High School Timetable

8:55-10:10 Homeroom and Period 1
10:15-11:15 Period 2
11:20-12:00 Lunch
12:05-1:00 Period 3
1:05-2:05 Period 4

Grade 7/8 Timetable

8:55-9:05 Homeroom
9:05-9:48 Period 1
9:50-10:33 Period 2
10:35-11:18 Period 3
11:20-12:00 Period 4
12:00-12:42 Lunch
12:45-1:24 Period 5
1:26-2:05 Period 6

SWIM TEAM NEWS! Mother Teresa's senior swim team very successfully competed at the city-wide meet all day Tuesday. We had an amazing first place finish by E.H. overall and first place category wins by T.D. and E.E.. S.W., C.D., B.C., M.D., and Z.C. all competed in the finals with incredible placings and smoking fast times. Way to go, Mother Teresa swim team! You really put us on the map and made us proud! (LB –Dec 3)

CO-OP FAIR CLASS SCHEDULE: Schedule for classes to come to the co-op fair Thursday Dec 3. Each time can easily accommodate another class if you would still like to come! (MO –Dec 3)

12:15-12:30 Curtis (8-02), Bergin (Grade 10),
12:30-12:45 C. Sinclair (Grade 12), Currie (Grade 10)
12:45-1:00 Bell-Dagenais (Grade 9), Pipkins (Grade 9), D'Angela (Grade 11)
1:05-1:20 Francoeur (Grade 9), McNeil (Grade 11), Jewitt (8-03)
1:20-1:40 Mican, Gauthier (8-01), C. Sinclair (Grade 10)
1:40-2:00 Bell-Dagenais (Grade 9), C. Stuart (8-08), Morgan (Grade 11)

GRADE 7 TO 12 – LITURGY MUSIC: There will be a mandatory meeting on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 11:45 in room 119, for any students interested in singing or playing an instrument at our advent liturgy. (AC –Dec 3)

SPREAD THE NET: Lollipop sales are taking place each Tuesday and Thursday during both lunches. The proceeds support the Ambassadors, Peer Helpers and Spread the Net. Bed nets will be purchased to prevent the spread of malaria in Africa. Lollipops are $1. A bed net is $10 and will last 5 years. Save a child's life and support Spread the Net. Buy a lollipop. (MP –Dec 4)

LAST CHANCE FOR YEARBOOK SALES: The LAST day to place your yearbook order is Fri. Dec 4! Late orders will NOT be accepted. Don’t miss out on a chance to savor all your memories. The price is $45 and personalization is $5. If you are paying by cash or cheque, bring your payment and order form to the yearbook table located right in front of the cafeteria doors during H.S and 7/8 lunch. You can print off extra order forms from the MT website. Also new this year you can buy a yearbook online - follow the link from the MT web site. (AH –Dec 4)

RECYCLE YOUR PRINTER CARTRIDGES: The science department is collecting ink cartridges for a recycling program. We would like to extend the opportunity for you to bring in any of your old/used ink cartridges. You can drop them off to any science teacher, and we will take care of them. This provides a more environmentally conscious way of disposing these cartridges. We will be accepting them all year round! (LB – Dec 11)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

7/8 GIRLS HANDBALL: Next practice is Friday after school, 3:15-4:30, in Gym A/B.
Tournament: Monday December 7th. Coach: Ms. McKenna (TM –Dec 7)

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT TICKETS: Attention Grade 7/8 Students - Get your tickets to the show! Don't miss out! The performance of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and the Grade 7/8 Dance teams will take place Thursday, December 10th at 7 PM. Tickets will be on sale at lunch - $5 each. Buy your tickets early - this event is sure to sell out! (AJ –Dec 10)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

OUTDOOR CLUB: Members interested in indoor rock climbing are asked to meet in Rm. 103 at noon today. (KN –Dec 3)

DEBATERS: For next Thursday's lunch meeting, we will debate the following resolution: "Be it resolved that the driving age should be raised to 18." Prepare both sides and come ready to defend one of them. New debaters and spectators welcome! Rm 138. (JS –Dec 3)

HEY SNOWBOARDERS! Does the name Ross Rebegliati mean anything to you?.....(only the first Canadian Giant Slalom Snowboarder to win an Olympic Medal.)....the Snowboard Race team is seeking male and female riders for the upcoming GS season. We will meet in the Co-op office (rm.111) at lunch on Friday. (KN –Dec 4)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENTS ATTENDING THE “OSCAR’S 2009” DANCE!!
1. Doors open at 6:30pm. No one will be admitted early. Entry is at the side of the school ONLY.
2. There will be no re-entry. Once you leave, you are not allowed to come back in.
3. All students must have a student card (or note from VP).
4. Guests must have their own student card from their school.
5. Guests must arrive with their MT student host.
6. ALL BAGS will be searched.
7. All coats and bags must be checked at the coat check for the entire dance.
8. Students will NOT be allowed access to their lockers.
9. Doors close at 8:30 pm. There will be no one admitted after this time (unless previous arrangements have been made).

We hope everyone has a great time at our “Oscar’s 2009” dance!! (NR –Dec 4)

JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE: Any and all girls interested in participating in the Junior Girls Volleyball team are asked to attend the following practices: Tuesday Dec. 15th - 7:30 am Gym A/B, (you must be changed and ready to go at 7:30 am), and Wednesday Dec 16th at 3:30 in the weight room. The season starts in February. (SS –Dec 15)

SAY IT OUT LOUD: December's contest is a short story (max. 500 words) on the topic of ADOLESCENCE. Explore that theme and bring your edited copies to RM 138 before December 18. (JS –Dec 18)

STUDENT SERVICES

U OF OTTAWA INFORMATION EVENING AND FAIR is taking place on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009. English presentations are at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. The French presentation is at 7 p.m. and the information fair is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. No registration required. Check out their website at www.admission.uOttawa.ca. (KW –Dec 8)

BABYSITTER NEEDED for occasional afternoons and evenings looking after 3 kids ages 6, 2 1/2, and 5 months old. This busy mom could use your help to look after the kids while she runs errands. You must love to play, be responsible and have previous child care experience. We are located in the Berrigan-Longfields area. Please contact Amy at 613 823-3925 to set up a time to meet. (KW –Dec 11)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Ottawa International Children's Festival is looking for volunteers at the LeBreton Flats Park between May 26th - May 30th, 2010. Positions available: box office and information agents, greeters for school audiences, site host/hostess, arts tent assistants, ushers, site maintenance personnel. For complete job descriptions please visit their website: www.ottawachildrensfestival.ca and fill out an information sheet, or phone 613 241-0999. Check out the poster on the Student Services board. (KW – Dec 11)

U OF O SCIENCE LECTURES: The University of Ottawa is having their holiday science lectures on December 28th and December 29th. The Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science organize these lectures to give young people and their parents a dynamic and interesting view about science and engineering. Check out the poster in Student Services. (KW –Dec 17)

NEPEAN OUTREACH TO THE WORLD (NOW) is looking to lend a hand to the small town of Tutumdara in Afghanistan. It is situated north of Kabul. Tutumdara has one high school for boys and one high school for girls. NOW is looking for volunteers in the following areas: sorting material donations for culturally appropriate items, researching info and preparing materials for presentations, developing and expanding the current website and translation and cultural awareness. Here's your chance to contribute ideas, come up with solutions and learn about other people. Please contact Des Garvey at 613 591-6314, or visit their website for more information: www.nepeanoutreach.com. (KW –Dec 18)

GRAD

GRAD SURVEYS: Hey Grads! You’ve all been waiting for this, and now it's time for…. GRAD SURVEY’S!! All Grade 12 classes will be visited during Period 2 on Wednesday to distribute Grad surveys. If you didn’t receive a survey, you can pick one up from either Student Services or from J.R. or D.P. The deadline for all Grad surveys is Friday December 4th . Surveys can be submitted to the green folder in Student Services, or given directly to J. or D. (AH –Dec 4)

GRADUATING STUDENTS/COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS: A new policy surrounding Community Service Hours has been adopted at Mother Teresa High School. All graduating students must have completed their forty hours of community service by the date of the school prom if they intend to attend their graduation dance. This comes about as a result of the practice of some students who left their Community Service Hours to the last month of school and were not able to graduate in June. We are encouraging all our graduating students to submit their hours by May 14th, 2010. (NM –Dec 4)

URGENT! GRAD PROOFS HAVE ARRIVED Please see Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services to retrieve your package. You must sign for your package. You cannot pick up someone else's nor sign for someone else's package. Hurry in, as the Grad Retake Day is December 9th. (KW –Dec 8)

GRAD PHOTO RETAKES: Attention Grads -Those of you who did not get a chance to have your grad photo taken, please sign up in Student Services for the Wednesday, December 9th retake day. (KW –Dec 8)
Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Day 2 - H.S. & Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

GRADE 7 TO 12 – LITURGY MUSIC: There will be a mandatory meeting on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 11:45 in room 119, for any students interested in singing or playing an instrument at our advent liturgy. (AC –Dec 3)

SPREAD THE NET: Lollipop sales are taking place each Tuesday and Thursday during both lunches. The proceeds support the Ambassadors, Peer Helpers and Spread the Net. Bed nets will be purchased to prevent the spread of malaria in Africa. Lollipops are $1. A bed net is $10 and will last 5 years. Save a child's life and support Spread the Net. Buy a lollipop. (MP –Dec 4)

LAST CHANCE FOR YEARBOOK SALES: The LAST day to place your yearbook order is Fri. Dec 4! Late orders will NOT be accepted. Don’t miss out on a chance to savor all your memories. The price is $45 and personalization is $5. If you are paying by cash or cheque, bring your payment and order form to the yearbook table located right in front of the cafeteria doors during H.S and 7/8 lunch. You can print off extra order forms from the MT website. Also new this year you can buy a yearbook online - follow the link from the MT web site. (AH –Dec 4)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

7/8 GIRLS HANDBALL: Practice on Wednesday is cancelled. Next practice is Friday after school, 3:15-4:30, in Gym A/B. Tournament: Monday December 7th. Coach: Ms. McKenna (TM –Dec 7)

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT TICKETS: Attention Grade 7/8 Students - Get your tickets to the show! Don't miss out! The performance of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and the Grade 7/8 Dance teams will take place Thursday, December 10th at 7 PM. Tickets will be on sale at lunch - $5 each. Buy your tickets early - this event is sure to sell out! (AJ –Dec 10)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN LOVE AND IN DANGER is asking everyone to wear white on Thursday in order to show your support and awareness about domestic violence. Also, there is an In Love and In Danger team meeting today at lunch in Rm 134 for work with your shirts. (VW –Dec 2)

WRITER’S CRAMP: Final cover submissions are due by December 2. Please bring them to Rm 138. Students are encouraged to continue submitting poetry, stories and essays, illustrations and photography to Rm 138. The next deadline is early January. (JS – Dec 2)

DEBATERS: For next Thursday's lunch meeting, we will debate the following resolution: "Be it resolved that the driving age should be raised to 18." Prepare both sides and come ready to defend one of them. New debaters and spectators welcome! Rm 138. (JS –Dec 3)

JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE: Any and all girls interested in participating in the Junior Girls Volleyball team are asked to attend the following practices: Tuesday Dec. 1st - 7:30 am, Gym A/B; Wednesday Dec 2nd - weight room 3:30 pm, Tuesday Dec. 15th - 7:30 am Gym A/B, and Wednesday Dec 16th at 3:30 in the weight room. The season starts in February. You must be changed and ready to go at 7:30 am. (SS –Dec 15)

SAY IT OUT LOUD: December's contest is a short story (max. 500 words) on the topic of ADOLESCENCE. Explore that theme and bring your edited copies to RM 138 before December 18. (JS –Dec 18)

STUDENT SERVICES

ENCOUNTERS WITH CANADA is our country’s largest youth forum! Every week of the school year, 120 to 138 teens from across Canada (ages 14 to 17) come to Ottawa. Here they discover their country through each other, learn about Canadian institutions, meet famous and accomplished Canadians, explore exciting career options, develop their civic leadership skills and live an extraordinary bilingual experience. The cost for the week is $325. If interested visit www.ewc-rdc.ca. (JH –Dec 2)

U OF OTTAWA INFORMATION EVENING AND FAIR is taking place on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009. English presentations are at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. The French presentation is at 7 p.m. and the information fair is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. No registration required. Check out their website at www.admission.uOttawa.ca. (KW –Dec 8)

BABYSITTER NEEDED for occasional afternoons and evenings looking after 3 kids ages 6, 2 1/2, and 5 months old. This busy mom could use your help to look after the kids while she runs errands. You must love to play, be responsible and have previous child care experience. We are located in the Berrigan-Longfields area. Please contact Amy at 613 823-3925 to set up a time to meet. (KW –Dec 11)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Ottawa International Children's Festival is looking for volunteers at the LeBreton Flats Park between May 26th - May 30th, 2010. Positions available: box office and information agents, greeters for school audiences, site host/hostess, arts tent assistants, ushers, site maintenance personnel. For complete job descriptions please visit their website: www.ottawachildrensfestival.ca and fill out an information sheet, or phone 613 241-0999. Check out the poster on the Student Services board. (KW – Dec 11)

U OF O SCIENCE LECTURES: The University of Ottawa is having their holiday science lectures on December 28th and December 29th. The Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science organize these lectures to give young people and their parents a dynamic and interesting view about science and engineering. Check out the poster in Student Services. (KW –Dec 17)

NEPEAN OUTREACH TO THE WORLD (NOW) is looking to lend a hand to the small town of Tutumdara in Afghanistan. It is situated north of Kabul. Tutumdara has one high school for boys and one high school for girls. NOW is looking for volunteers in the following areas: sorting material donations for culturally appropriate items, researching info and preparing materials for presentations, developing and expanding the current website and translation and cultural awareness. Here's your chance to contribute ideas, come up with solutions and learn about other people. Please contact Des Garvey at 613 591-6314, or visit their website for more information: www.nepeanoutreach.com. (KW –Dec 18)

GRAD

GRAD SURVEYS: Hey Grads! You’ve all been waiting for this, and now it's time for…. GRAD SURVEY’S!! All Grade 12 classes will be visited during Period 2 on Wednesday to distribute Grad surveys. If you didn’t receive a survey, you can pick one up from either Student Services or from J.R. or D.P. The deadline for all Grad surveys is Friday December 4th . Surveys can be submitted to the green folder in Student Services, or given directly to J. or D. (AH –Dec 4)

GRADUATING STUDENTS/COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS: A new policy surrounding Community Service Hours has been adopted at Mother Teresa High School. All graduating students must have completed their forty hours of community service by the date of the school prom if they intend to attend their graduation dance. This comes about as a result of the practice of some students who left their Community Service Hours to the last month of school and were not able to graduate in June. We are encouraging all our graduating students to submit their hours by May 14th, 2010. (NM –Dec 4)

URGENT! GRAD PROOFS HAVE ARRIVED Please see Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services to retrieve your package. You must sign for your package. You cannot pick up someone else's nor sign for someone else's package. Hurry in, as the Grad Retake Day is December 9th. (KW –Dec 8)

GRAD PHOTO RETAKES: Attention Grads -Those of you who did not get a chance to have your grad photo taken, please sign up in Student Services for the Wednesday, December 9th retake day. (KW –Dec 8)

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