Thursday, October 21, 2010
Day 1- H.S. & Day 1 - Gr. 7 & 8
~ Thought for the week ~
Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing. ~ Mother Teresa
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
SCHEDULE: Early dismissal at 1:50 pm. (HS Parent-Teacher Interview Day)
| High School Timetable | Grade 7/8 Timetable |
| 8:40-9:55 Homeroom and Period 1 | 8:40-8:50 Homeroom |
| 10:00-11:00 Period 2 | 9:50-9:33 Period 1 |
| 11:05-11:45 Lunch | 9:35-10:18 Period 2 |
| 11:50-12:45 Period 3 | 10:20-11:03 Period 3 |
| 12:50-1:50 Period 4 | 11:05-11:45 Period 4 |
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| 11:45-12:27 Lunch |
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| 12:30-1:09 Period 5 |
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| 1:11-1:50 Period 6 |
STUDENT MUNICIPAL VOTE – GRADES 7 TO 12: There will be a student vote in the atrium on Friday, October 22. Students will have the opportunity to vote for a mayoral candidate and a Barrhaven ward candidate. Please research the different platforms of the mayoral and councilor candidates in order to make an informed decision. See you at the polls! (AC –Oct 22)
SPIRIT WEEK: Hey MT! It's time to show your spirit! Our first spirit week of the year is here! Monday is PJ Day (fuzzy slippers welcomed!), Tuesday is Retro Day (think 90's, 80's, 70's...or even farther back!), Wednesday is Titan Pride Day and our first SPIRIT RALLY, Thursday is Twin Day (can we tell you apart?) and Friday is GQ Day (Dress to Impress!). Catch the spirit, and our Spirit Catchers may reward you with prizes! (NR –Oct 22)
YOGA: A $5.00 drop in Yoga class will be held every Monday in October from 3:05-4:05 starting the week of Oct 4th. All levels welcomed! All MT students, staff and teachers welcomed! (SD –Oct 22)
ATTENTION MILITARY PARENTS & RELATIVES OF STUDENTS AT MOTHER TERESA: Any student who has a parent(s) or relative serving in the Canadian Armed Forces (army, air force or navy), police officer, or RCMP is asked to invite their parent(s)/relative to our Remembrance Day Service on Thursday November 11th. There will be two services, one at 9:00 am for students in grades 7, 8 and 9 and a second service at approximately 10:20 am for students in grade 10, 11 and 12. All guests are invited to a reception in the school library following the second service. You are asked to arrive in uniform and to sit in the reserved seats at the front of the auditorium. Please see Mrs. Kathy Landry in the main office or Mme Jacqueline Kinloch in room 234 for an invitation. (JK –Nov 5)
REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE -CADETS AT MOTHER TERESA: We are looking for students at MT who are involved in army, air or sea cadets to be a part of our service. You'll be asked to wear your uniform and to assist with carrying a flag, marching, etc. Please see Mme Milliard in Room 315. Your presence is essential and most appreciated with this very important day. (JK –Nov 5)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
YEARBOOK – TWIN DAY! Can all grade 7-8 students dressed up for twin day come to the atrium at the start of their lunch with their twin to have their photo taken for the yearbook. (AP –Oct 21)
REACH FOR THE TOP: All members of Reach For the Top are asked to come to Room 235 at the beginning of 7/8 lunch on Thursday, October 21. New members are always welcome. (TC –Oct 21)
GRADE 7/8 THEATRE PRODUCTION: Guess what? It’s that time of year again…time for the Grade 7/8 Theatre Production! This year we will be performing the play “Paper or Plastic?” All students interested in auditioning should sign up by the water fountain on the 2nd floor of the 7/8 wing. Auditions will be held this week after school, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Simply sign up with a partner and take the appropriate script home with you to practice. See Mr. Stuart (*correction*) or Mrs Jewitt if you have any questions. (AJ –Oct 21)
IMMUNIZATION CLINICS: Reminder to all grade 7 students and grade 8 girls: Our first immunization clinics will be held on Thursday October 21 and Friday October 22. Grade 7's who have returned their permission forms will receive their Meningococcal C vaccine and Grade 8 girls who have returned their permission forms will receive the first dose of the HPV vaccine. Students are reminded to eat a good breakfast and to wear clothing that will easily allow them to receive their vaccine. (CB –Oct 21)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
YEARBOOK – TWIN DAY! Can all grade 9-12 students dressed up for twin day come to the atrium at the start of lunch with their twin to have their photo taken for the yearbook. (AP –Oct 21)
IN SCHOOL CO-OP DAY: Thursday October 21st is an In-School Co-op Day. Mr. Nearing’s students should meet in Rm 213. Ms. O'Sullivan's students should meet in Rm 318. Please bring 4 journals and information for your Career Projects. (PO –Oct 21)
HIGH SCHOOL SWIM TEAM: There will be no practice Thursday after school because of the parent-teacher interviews. Swimmers are reminded to meet Friday Oct 22 at 2:30 in the atrium to board cabs to their swim meet at Brewer Pool. (JS –Oct 22)
WHITE PINE CLUB: There is a meeting of the White Pine Club at the beginning of high school lunch on Friday, October 22 in the library seminar room. (CHV –Oct 22)
AUTHOR VISIT: Have you read Wondrous Strange or Dark Light? Author Lesley Livingston is visiting the MT Library during period 2 on Friday, October 22. If you would like to attend please drop by the library any time before Friday to pick up a pass to the presentation. (CHV –Oct 22)
9 RUN RUN: Attention to all those who have already signed up for the 9 RUN RUN this Saturday. See Mr. Prigent in Room 117 with your sign up confirmation this week, to make arrangements for this weekend. (DP –Oct 22)
INTRAMURALS: Dodgeball intramurals are coming to a close as Playoffs begin at the end of this week - look to sign up for the next activity - Shlockey - Sign Ups begin next week. $1 per player. (DP –Oct 22)
BOOK ORDERS: The Lost Hero, Hush, Hush, The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod Book 5, Twelfth Grade Kills, Shiver, Linger, Conspiracy 365 and more.....Great books at great prices! Drop by the library to pick up a Scholastic order form. Orders are due Monday, October 25th. Cash or cheque made payable to Mother Teresa High School. (CHV –Oct 25)
CAPPIES: Mandatory after-school meeting on Tuesday, October 26 in Rm 138. The meeting will run about 30-40 minutes. (JS –Oct 26)
MONT SAINTE ANNE AND LE MASSIF SKI TRIP: The Mother Teresa Ski Club presents 2 great hills for one exciting weekend. As an added bonus Saturday night will be spent in Quebec City at the world famous Carnival. Forms are available from Mr. Nearing (Rm.111), Mr. Linke (Rm. 119, during the morning) and Mrs. Brady (Rm. 201). Avoid disappointment and get your form now. Forms are due Oct. 29th. (KN –Oct 28)
SAY IT OUT LOUD: Students must submit their 500 word essays for the month of October by Monday, November 1. For additional information, please see Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138 (JS –Oct 29)
STUDENT SERVICES 
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY! The Snowsuit Fund is happy to provide a fast-paced, fun and supportive volunteer environment. Please call Joanne Andrews at 613 746-5143 for more information on volunteering at the Depot. (KW – Oct 22)
FRENCH TUTOR NEEDED: Looking for a French tutor for a Grade 4 female student from MPB School. Please call Mr. or Mrs. Richardson at 613 823-5774 or at 613 864-1993. (KW –Oct 29)
FEMALE MATH TUTOR NEEDED: Looking for a female math tutor for a Grade 3 female student from MPB School 1 or 2 nights a week. Family lives on Gospel Oak, just behind the school. Please call Danye at 613 823-0568. (KW –Oct 29)
THINKING OF A CAREER AS A FIREFIGHTER? November 17th from 9:00am - 5:00pm at the Ramada Inn, 817 Exeter Rd in LONDON, Ontario there is a Firefighter Career Expo. $60.00 admission. There is limited seating - order now to reserve your spot. See poster on the Student Services bulletin board in the atrium. (KW –Oct 29)
HOUSE OF COMMONS PAGE PROGRAM: Are you interested in being a Page in the House of Commons? Information is available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site and applications must be submitted online at www.parl.gc.ca/hocpage. High School students who maintain an average of 80% and who are fluent in English and French are invited to apply. To be eligible, students must also be accepted at a university in the National Capital Region. Those chosen as Pages will be contracted to work for a period of one year, beginning late August 2011. Please note that the deadline for applications this year is Friday, January 7, 2011. For further information, please contact the House of Commons Page Program (Recruitment), Human Resources, Corporate Planning and Communications Services at (613) 996-0897. (KW –Oct 29)
ALGONQUIN COLLEGE – TRANSITION PROGRAM FALL 2010: Do you have issues with anxiety, depression/mood disorder, social phobia, post-traumatic stress, or schizophrenia? Are you in Grade 11 or 12? If so, then plan to attend the one day Transition Planning Workshop on Wednesday, November 24th, 2010. The Centre for Students with Disabilities at Algonquin College is hosting a free one day transition planning workshop to assist students with mental disabilities prepare for post secondary. For more information or to register, please check the website: www.algonquincollege.com/csd/dare. (KW –Oct 29)
GRADS
PROM COMMITTEE: Meeting this Thursday at 11:10 in Room 202. We've voted on our theme and now it's time to start planning!! Hope to see you all there. (KP –Oct 21)
GRADUATING STUDENTS – POLICIES AND DEADLINES: In the past, it has been the practice of some graduating students to leave their Community Service Hours to the last month of school, thereby jeopardizing their graduation in June. As a result, the following policies are now in place at Mother Teresa:
· PROM: All graduating students must have completed their 40 hours of community service if they intend to attend their graduation dance. The earlier the better! Hours must be submitted to Student Services by May 13th, 2011.
- GRADUATION: In order to attend the Graduation Ceremony, students must have the 40 hours of community service completed by Friday June 10, 2011.
Forms are available in Student Services, the main office, or on the Mother Teresa website. (SD –Oct 29)
GRAD PHOTOS ARE COMING! Monday, November 1st - Friday, November 5, 2010 in the Library Seminar Room. **NEW THIS YEAR - You need to sign up for your appointment at www.bookmygrad.ca. Sign up now to get the appointment that works for you. You will need the three-letter school code located on your information pamphlet to sign up which is available in Student Services. Info on sitting and cost fees are included on this pamphlet. Dress code for gentlemen: dress shirt and tie, ladies: white collared blouse or tank top for a bare neck look. You will need casual clothes and props for contemporary poses. You will need to hand in your sitting fee to the photographer at the time of your photos. For more information, check out www.edgeimaging.ca. Edge Imaging can also be contacted at
1-888-416-3343. (KW –Nov 4)
ATTENTION ALL GRADS: If you only want to have a yearbook photo taken and not order a Grad Photo Package, you do not have to book an appointment with the Company Edge Imaging. There is no cost involved with a yearbook photo. See Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services the Week of November 1st to find out what times are available to drop by the Library Seminar Room. (KW –Nov 4)
STAFF 
UNITED WAY: Reminder that pledge forms are due on Friday Oct 22nd, and completed forms can be placed in Katie Pipkins Mailbox or brought to the Bagel Breakfast on Friday. The Bagel breakfast is complementary for all staff who complete a pledge form by this date. Please e-mail Katie Pipkins if you need a blank pledge form. (KP –Oct 21)
COMING UP…
- Oct 21st – Parent Teacher Interviews, Grades 9-12. Early Dismissal for all students.
- Extra Interview Request forms available on our website.
- Oct 21st – 22nd – Grade 7 & 8 Immunization Clinics
- Oct 25th – Municipal Elections – Wood floor gym unavailable all day.
- Oct 26th – WRK 4U2 Day for Grade 8 Students
- Oct 28th – Gr. 7 & 8 Halloween Dance (1:15 – 2:40 pm)
- Nov 3rd – Take our Kids to Work Day – all Grade 9 students
