Wednesday, October 13, 2010

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

~ Thought for the week ~

Even the rich are hungry for love, for being cared for, for being wanted, for having someone to call their own. ~ Mother Teresa

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

YOGA: A $5.00 drop in Yoga class will be held every Monday in October from 3:05-4:05 starting the Oct 4th. All levels welcomed! All MT students, staff and teachers welcomed! (SD –Oct 22)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIBRARY AMBASSADORS/HELPERS: If you would like to help out in the library join the Library Ambassadors.(TWLB) This club helps with all things connected to the library.....displays, book suggestions, shelving, planning events and more. Bring your lunch to the library seminar room after period 4 on Wednesday, October 13th. (CHV –Oct 13)

REACH FOR THE TOP members are reminded to come to Room 235 on Thursday, October 14 at the beginning of 7/8 lunch. New players are always welcome! (TC –Oct 14)

GRAPHIC NOVEL/MANGA CLUB: If you like graphic novels and manga, come to the first meeting in the library seminar room on Thursday, October 14th during the 7/8 lunch. Bring your lunch to the library seminar room after period 4. (CHV –Oct 14)

A.C.T.S: Any grade 7 & 8 students wanting to become involved in youth ministry are asked to meet in the chapel on Friday October 15 at the beginning of lunch in the chapel. Bring your lunch with you. We will meet for 20 minutes. (MD –Oct 15)

RED MAPLE CLUB: Find out what the Red Maple Club is all about on Friday, October 15 during the 7/8 lunch. Bring your lunch to the library seminar room after period 4. Join us for treats, books, conversation, and fun. (CHV –Oct 15)

GRADE 7/8 GAME CLUB: Find out about the game club at the first meeting on Monday, October 18th during the 7/8 lunch. Bring your lunch to the library seminar room after period 4. (CHV –Oct 18)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

AV CREW MEMBERS NEEDED: Mother Teresa AV crew is looking for eager and hardworking students who are interested in learning about and working with sound and lighting equipment. If you see yourself doing AV for a school play or working as an audio technician for a band or even doing your own DJ gig then this is the club for you. Find out more info by attending our first meeting on Thursday, October 14th on the stage at 3:05. Be there and get connected. (RL –Oct 14)

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC AT SCOTIABANK PLACE ON OCTOBER 18^TH: Please see Mrs McLaughlin in room 130 if you are interested in giving blood at this clinic sponsored by the Ottawa Senators. You must be a minimum of 17 years old and a minimum of 50kg/110lbs. Participants will be shuttled to and from Scotiabank Place. (DM –Oct 15)

CAPPIES: Thursday's meeting has been re-scheduled to Tuesday, October 19 in Rm 138 at lunch. (JS –Oct 19)

YOUTH MINISTRY: The Youth Ministry team will meet at the beginning of lunch on Tuesday October 19 in the chapel. Please bring your lunch with you. (MD -Oct 19)

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

LF OCCASIONAL BABYSITTER for three children, age range from 1 yr to 7 yr old. Near Earl Mulligan Drive. Must have previous babysitting experience. Please contact Nadia at 613 843-9652. (KW –Oct 15)

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)

STAFF

CANADA SAVINGS BONDS: Information on this year’s payroll savings campaign, can be found in the staff room. Check out the poster, or pick up a pamphlet for more information. (SD –Oct 14)

UNITED WAY AUCTION: Our auction for United Way will be taking place on Friday October 15^th, starting at 3 pm. Donations of auction items are welcome. Come out, have some fun, and support this very worthy cause. (SD –Oct 15)

COMING UP…

Oct 12^th – 14^th – High School Leadership Camp
Oct 15^th – Photo re-take day (* new date*)
Oct 21^st – Parent Teacher Interviews, Grades 9-12. Early Dismissal for all students.
Oct 21st – 22^nd– Grade 7 & 8 Immunization Clinics
Oct 26^th – WRK 4U2 Day for Grade 8 Students
Oct 28^th – Gr. 7 & 8 Halloween Dance (1:15 – 2:40 pm)