Thursday, November 25, 2010
Day 2- H.S. & Day 1 - Gr. 7 & 8
~ Thought for the week ~
I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love. ~ Mother Teresa
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
TEEN TRUTH LIVE PRESENTATION: A presentation by Teen Truth Live on Bullying and School Violence, will take place today in Gym C/D (caf gym). Please wait for your grade to be called down, and sit where your class is assigned on the seating plan.
HS Period 1 Grades 9 and 10
HS-Period 2 Grades 11 and 12
1:35-2:50 All grade 7 and 8 (TC –Nov 25)
HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Want to win a $400 netbook and case OR 1 of 24 awesome mugs from Timmies? We knew you would! Every day this week at High School and 7/8 lunch, tickets will be sold outside the caf. Just $2 for 1 ticket, and $5 for 3. Help make a difference! (SR –Nov 26)
YOGA: drop-in yoga classes, continue for the month of November. Classes take place from 3:05-4:05 pm on Monday afternoons in the dance studio. Cost is $5.00 per class. Beginners are welcome! (JR –Nov 29)
YEARBOOKS! Yearbooks go on sale today, Monday November 22nd, priced at $45. The early bird special will be from 22nd November – 3rd December when the yearbook will be just $40. You can also personalize your yearbook with your name for just $5. Order forms should be distributed during homeroom on November 22nd. You need to bring cash or a cheque with your order form to the school atrium during any lunchtime until December 17th. Cheques should be made payable to Mother Teresa High School and the student’s name, grade and the word yearbook written in the memo portion. Remember pre-ordering is the only way to guarantee you get a yearbook and orders will not be accepted after the 17th of December. (AP –Nov 30)
SKI CLUB: This year, we return to Camp Fortune for 6 sessions (Jan.12, Feb. 2,9,16,23 and March 2) Forms are available from Mr. Nearing (rm.111) and Ms. Stewart (rm.130). Completed forms are due back Friday Dec. 3rd. Space is limited so don't miss out. (KN –Dec 3)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR – GRADE 7 & 8 SCHEDULE: Thurs Nov 25 (Day 1)
Block 1 (8:50 – 9:34) 8-03 (Jewitt - 332), 8-09 (Delorme – 334), 8-06 (Curtis - 235) |
Block 2 (9:42 – 10:32) 8-01 (Morris - 238) |
Block 3 (10:40 – 11:30) 8-07 (Shannon - 333), 8-04 (Godard - 237) |
Block 4 (11:32 – 12:22) 8-10 (Morris – 238), 7-02 (Kinloch – 234), 8-05 (Card - 120) |
ATTENTION CAST MEMBERS OF “PAPER OR PLASTIC”: All actors are required to have his/her costumes at school on or before the Tuesday, November 30th rehearsal. Store costume in your locker and bring to rehearsal on Nov. 30th. (AJ –Nov 30)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
REACH FOR THE TOP: The action continues today with the JFK Zombies seeking to destroy The Council of Doom. Next week begins Tuesday with The P. Bouchard Experience Grappling The Mans Club For intellectual superiority. The games begin at 12:35 in room 307. BE THERE ON TIME! Spectators are welcome. (JS –Nov 25)
GUITAR SHOWCASE: There will be a guitar showcase in the library during High School lunch on Friday, November 26th. Bring your lunches to the library and check out some of M.T's talented guitar players. (AC –Nov 26)
DESI AND MSA MEETINGS: The DESI Group will meet in the CHAPEL on Thursday at lunch time. The MSA is meeting on Friday in the Chapel at lunchtime. (MD –Nov 26)
ALPINE SKI TEAM: Do you love to ski, love speed and want to try a new challenge? Join the Titan's Alpine Ski Team. We have three full-day practices at Mt. Ste. Marie and Mt. Cascades before the two day race in February. Sign up outside room 201 or see Mrs. Brady/Mrs. Earle/Mr. Steinke. We will be starting dryland practices Monday November 29. (AB –Nov 26)
SAY IT OUT LOUD WRITING CONTEST: November competition is to write a sonnet. Final day to submit it to Rm 138 is November 30. October winner will be announced at the end of November. Please see Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138 with questions. (JS –Nov 29)
STUDENT SERVICES
SHAD VALLEY EXPERIENCE: An opportunity for a grade 10, 11 and 12 students to experience university life at a Canadian University for 4 weeks during the summer. Shad Valley is a well recognized program for high achievers that focuses on Science, Engineering, Technology, Entrepreneurship and Leadership. For more information and the application see Mr. Hallarn in Student Services. (JH –Dec 3)
GRADS
PROM COMMITTEE: There will be an important prom meeting Friday Nov 26th at 11:25 in Room 202. All volunteers helping with the grad video or the bake sale are asked to attend. See you there! (KP –Nov 26)
UNIVERSITY APPLICATION PINS HAVE ARRIVED: University bound students received their application passwords on Friday Nov 19. Students that were absent or who did not receive their envelope are asked to drop by Student Services. (JH –Nov 26)
ATTENTION ALL GRADE 12 STUDENTS – GRAD PHOTOS: Edge Imaging will be back December 13th, 14th, and 15th in our atrium. Please sign up for your appointment at www.bookmygrad.ca. Our school code is MTH. If you don't already have their leaflet, please pick one up in Student Services. All students must have their pictures taken for yearbook purposes. (KW –Nov 26)
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 –Nov 26)
CONSIDERING AMERICAN COLLEGES? Free information seminar by PREPSKILLS on Saturday, November 27, 2010, 10:00am to 12:00pm at Ecclesiax/The Glebe House, 2 Monk Street, Ottawa. You can contact PREPSKILLS at 416-200-7728 to register for the free information seminar or register at: http://prepskills.net/app/SeminarForm.aspx. Please drop by Student Services for more information. (KW –Nov 26)
GRAD RINGS: Jostens is back on November 29th and November 30th during high school lunch in our atrium. They are here to deliver and take new ring orders. Come check out their catalog in Student Services. (KW –Nov 30)
ATTENTION UNIVERSITY BOUND STUDENTS: On Wednesday, December 8th, 2010, the University of Ottawa will host an information evening for prospective university students and their parents. This is an ideal opportunity to find out about our admission process, scholarships and bursaries. English presentation is at 7:30pm, French presentation is at 6 pm and the Information Fair is from 5pm to 9pm at Jock Turcot University Centre (85 University Street). Ottawa U will be broadcasting the presentations live on the Internet also. Event and webcast details can be found in the Events section of their website at: uOttawa.ca/admission. (KW –Dec 3)
STAFF
JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday November 26th, is Jeans Day. This week our donations will go toward prostate cancer research. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (SD –Nov 26)
COMING UP…
- Nov 28th – Advent Begins
- Dec 13th & 14th – 7/8 Immunization Clinics
- Dec 13th – 15th – Grad Photos