Friday, May 28, 2010

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

clip_image002CARNIVAL DAY 2010!!  The MT year-end Carnival will be happening on Wednesday June 2.  It is a regular school day with an extra long lunch.  For lunch, you can pay $5 for 2 slices of pizza (make sure you tell your homeroom teacher if they are pepperoni or cheese), a pop and 2 carnival tickets.  You must bring your money to your homeroom teacher by Tuesday June 1 to get lunch.  Carnival tickets are also available for pre-purchase in homeroom.  Avoid the VERY long ticket lines and buy your tickets in advance.  Tickets cost $0.50 each and most activities cost between 2 and 4 tickets.  Make sure you are prepared for the fun of carnival and bring in your money today!! (NR –Jun 1)

SPIRIT WEEK!!  May 31 to June 4 is the final Spirit Week of the year - and it is VERSUS week.  Each day you get to choose the way you will dress!  Monday - Peace & Love Vs. Rock'n Roll, Tuesday: G's Vs. Gents, Wednesday: Battle of the Grades (Gr. 12 - White, Gr. 11 - Blue, Gr. 10 - Red, Gr. 9 - Green, Gr. 8 - Purple, Gr. 7 - Yellow), Thursday: Nerds Vs. Jocks, Friday: Country Vs. Hip Hop.  Show your MT spirit and dress up! (NR –Jun 4)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

7/8 TRACK AND FIELD 1ST AND 2ND PLACE WINNERS: Results are posted outside of the P.E. office by the Caf Gym. All Bantam and Midget 1st and 2nd place winners will advance to the Carleton Place Track and Field Meet on Thursday June 3rd.  Practices are on Tuesday May 26th *, Wednesday May 27th*, and Tuesday June 1st at lunch. High Jump & relay 12:40-1:00 PM, Shot Put & Long Jump 1:00 - 1:20. Please see Mr. Nicoletti or Mrs. McKenna for permission forms or if you cannot make the tournament. (TM –June 3)*Cancelled due to heat advisory.

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

STRATFORD 2010: Spots still available for the trip to Stratford next October.  See Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138 for information. (JS –May 28)

clip_image004SAY IT OUT LOUD WRITING COMPETITION: Congratulations to C.E. for her winning poem, "Time is so thin".  Come to Room 138 to claim your prize.  See all of the 2009/2010 winners' work posted in the trophy case in the first floor wing! (JS –May 28)

POLICE SCIENCE STUDENTS! The Ottawa Police Tactical Unit has planned a visit for Semester 1 and 2 Police Science students Friday Period 4.  If you want to attend, please see Mr. Prigent Wednesday or Friday this week to get an admit slip. (DP –May 28)

EUROPEAN ENRICHMENT TRIP 2011: Could all of the students who handed in their permission forms please see Mrs. Brady (room 201) this week if you haven't already done so.  Also a waiting list is being put together for students who are still interested in going on this trip.  It is not too late! (AB –May 28)

clip_image006BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: There will be a blood donor clinic in the Mother Teresa High School gym on the morning of Friday, May 28th. You must be 17 years old and a minimum of 50 kg/110 lbs to donate (see the posters displayed around the school for more donation criteria). If interested, please sign up through your homeroom teacher or with Mrs. McLaughlin in room 130. Family members are also invited to donate on May 28th (give their names to your HR teacher or Mrs. McLaughlin also). (DM –May 28)

ATTENTION STUDENTS AGE 14 – 17: GET A FREE GOODLIFE FITNESS MEMBERSHIP THIS SUMMER! Explore GoodLife's NEW Teen Fitness Program:

  • clip_image008Must be 14-17 years of age (proof of age is required at first visit).

  • Program membership duration: July 2nd, 2010 until August 31, 2010. All teen memberships expire on August 31, 2010.

  • Valid between the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm, seven days a week. Last check-in is at 3:00pm. All workouts must be completed by 4:00pm.

  • Teens may workout up to 2 hours per day. 

  • It's FREE.

Parent or guardian must be present at first visit. Valid at all GoodLife Fitness clubs and Nubody's Fitness Centres across Canada. http://www.goodlifefitness.com/TeenFitness/TeenFitness.aspx. (AJ -May 28)

MOTHER TERESA ATHLETIC BANQUET – MONDAY JUNE 7TH:  Athletes and their guest are invited to attend Mother Teresa’s Athletic Banquet on Monday June 7th.  Dinner is in the Atrium at 6:30 and the awards ceremony follows in the Cafeteria Gym at 7:30 PM.  Tickets are FREE for all Athletes who have paid their Athletic fees and are available for pick up in the Atrium at LUNCH June 1st to 3rd.  Only students with tickets will be admitted!  Athletes are invited to bring a student as a guest to the dinner for $13.00.  Guest tickets can also be purchased in the Atrium at lunch June 1st to 3rd. (EK –Jun 4)

ATHLETIC BANQUET SLIDE SHOW: IF you were involved with a Mother Teresa Sport this season (coach or player) and you have pictures you would like included in the end of year banquet slideshow, please submit them to Mr. Prigent by June 4.  We would like to represent ALL our athletes. (DP –Jun 4)

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STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: June 18-20 at the Ferrari Festival.  You will be part of a team ensuring that the public do not get too close to the parked and roped off sports cars as well as helping with the Dream Ride fundraiser for charity. Three-hour shifts are available Friday evening, Saturday afternoon/evening and Sunday morning.  You can sign up for more than one shift.  Students are supervised and receive food and beverage vouchers as well as T-shirts and ball caps to keep.  Contact David Harding @ 613-294-4643 or dharding@magma.ca.  See Student Services for more information. www.fcaottawa.com. (AB –May 28)

clip_image012DRIVER EDUCATION – SUMMER 2010: Registration forms now available in Student Services.  Registration runs from May 4th to June 16th.  Sign-up quickly as class sizes are limited!  (KW –May 28)

SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION:

Summer School registration is on a first come first serve basis. Registration forms must be signed by your counsellor. (JH –May 28)

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SCHOOL RINGS: Looking for the perfect school ring for as little as $99.00? Come see a representative from Jostens in our atrium during senior lunch on Thursday, May 27th and Friday, May 28th.  (KW –May 28)

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clip_image017COMING UP…

  • May 28th Blood Donor Clinic

  • May 31st – June 4th – Spirit Week

  • June 2nd – Spring Carnival

  • June 11th – Grade 8 Semi-Formal (6 - 9 pm)

  • June 16th – Grade 8 Year End Trip

  • June 17th – Grade 7 Year End Trip

  • June 17th – 23rd – High School Exams

  • June 21st  – 7/8 Report Cards go home

  • June 22ndLast Day for Cafeteria Service

  • June 23rd Last day of school for Grade 7 & 8

  • June 24th High School Graduation – 1pm

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