Friday, May 11, 2012

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

~ CATHOLIC GRADUATE EXPECTATIONS ~

~ A Caring Family Member ~

A caring family member who attends to family, school, parish, and the wider community.

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION TITANS!!!! We will be having a SPIRIT WEEK, the week of May 7-11! Monday is Comfy Day (wear your sweats, snuggies, and comfy clothes), Tuesday is Twin Day (match with a friend), Wednesday is Titan Pride Day (show your MT pride and wear blue and white), Thursday is Party Rock Day (animal print pants) and Friday is Multicultural Day! We will also have our annual Titans Around the World Multicultural Show on Friday, May 11th! Please as always beware and respect the school dress code. (MM –May 11)

HAVE YOU BOUGHT A MOTHER'S DAY GIFT YET? Akanaka will help you give your special mom a gift that keeps on giving...just like her. Visit the tuck shop in the Atrium during high school lunch to purchase a beautiful gift package of Fair Trade goods that may include teas, jewelry, and Shea butter. Gift packages range from $10 to $35. Quantities are limited. Proceeds will help developing communities in Africa and social justice initiatives in the Mother Teresa school community. Visit the Tuck shop today! (SM –May 11)

DRESS CODE: As the warm weather moves in, we would like to remind all students and parents, of the dress code rules for our school (from page 8 of the Student Agenda). Please note that these rules WILL be enforced, and students will be required to change, as necessary. We thank you for your co-operation.

All students are asked to wear clothes that are clean and in good taste, and appropriate for a Catholic school environment.
Low-cut tops, tops with bikini straps, crop tops, muscle shirts, t-shirts with unacceptable language/pictures are not permitted.
Clothing with messages/advertisements relating to alcohol, drugs or tobacco is not acceptable.
Sleeveless blouses/shirts are permitted providing they are not low-cut in the front, back or sides. All tops must cover the shoulders.
Clothing that permits the exposure of the navel is not acceptable.
Shorts/skirts are permitted provided they are at least mid-thigh length.
Torn jeans and clothing that reveals undergarments are not acceptable.
Chains, studs, etc. are not permitted.
In addition, students are not permitted to wear jackets, hats, headgear or bandanas inside the school building at any time. (MEA –Apr 11)

POPCORN! POPCORN! POPCORN! Every Friday in May! That means this Friday! Sold during high school and 7/8 lunch. Come out and support the students who are attending the Huntsman Biology Field Trip in Sept. Only $1.00 a bag. Yum! (SS –May 31)

PIZZA: Pizza will be sold Tuesday and Thursday after school in the atrium. $2.00 a slice, supporting this year’s Prom. (NR –May 31)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION 7/8 INTRAMURAL PLAYERS: The start of the 3 on 3 basketball intramurals will have to be postponed until next week because of gym availability. We will begin on Monday, May 14th. Please check the schedule this week to see when you play. (MM –May 11)

7/8 STUDENT COUNCIL: All members of Grade 7/8 Student Council are asked to bring their MARKERS and COLOURING PENCILS to Room 235 at lunch on Monday May 14. (TC –May 14)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION STUDENTS WHO HAVE SIGNED UP FOR CO-OP NEXT YEAR: Co-op interviews start this week. If you haven’t handed in your application form and resume, please do it as soon as possible in order to get scheduled for the coop interview process now taking place! Don't delay and miss out on a great placement. Some employers are looking at fall co-op student applications over the next few weeks. (MO –May 11)

A REMINDER ABOUT COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS! Please keep in mind that The Ministry of Education has developed a list of activities that may not be chosen as community involvement activities. This has been coming up lately and so we remind you that one of the defined ineligible activities is an “activity that takes place during the time allotted for the instructional program on a school day”. (However, an activity that takes place during the student’s lunch breaks or “spare” periods is permissible). Please make sure you are scheduling community service activities OUTSIDE OF CLASS TIME. (SD –May 11)

STUDENT SERVICES

CAN YOU TIE A KNOT? A reminder to anyone who needs community service hours to come to the library (The Learning Commons) on Thursdays from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. If you can tie a knot, you can help your community. It's easy and fun. See Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services for more details. (KW –May 11)

STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Patricia Lavergne, Store Manager at the Merivale Road Running Room, is looking to recruit student volunteers to help set up the water station and hand out water cups for marathon participants on Sunday, May 27th from 5:30 am to 2pm. More specific information (exact location of water station, contact info) will be sent to those who reply but here are a few details so students know what they are expected to do:

What students can do:

1. Send an e-mail to merivaleroad@runningroom.com and include "NCM Water Station Volunteer" in the subject line

2. Arrive at the Tunney's Pasture water station location on time ready to help from5:30 am until 2:00 pm.

3. Bring hockey sticks to flick water cups off the road!

4. Bring volunteer hours forms to be signed upon completion of volunteer hours.

5. Sunscreen and comfortable shoes~no rest on marathon day! (KW –May 11)

NEED TO DO VOLUNTEER HOURS? Look into these Two (2) great opportunities coming your way.

1. Year-end BBQ at Adrienne Clarkson Elementary School, Thursday, June 14th from 5pm to 8pm.

They feed you, too! To register as a volunteer, please email your name, your school name and your phone # to faces.of.aces@gmail.com. Handing out food/drinks, taking tickets, running games and more...sounds like fun.

2. Touch a Truck event, minimum of 4 hour shifts, Sunday, June 10th, from 7am to 4pm at the Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre. Opportunities include ticket sales, security, kid zone, vehicle support and much more. Contact Shannon Macfarlane at smacfarlane@mothercraft.com, 728-1839 ext 227. Free Pizza lunch! (KW –May 31)

SUMMER - DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM: Registration forms are now available in Student Services. Registration runs from May 1st until June 22nd. Locations include All Saints HS, Sacred Heart HS, St. Joseph HS, St. Peter HS and St. Pius X HS. The driver education program combines in-class, at-home and in-car instruction in preparation for the Ontario G2 Driver's Test. (KW –May 31)

SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Forms are available in Student Services and they must be signed by a Guidance Counsellor

1) OTTAWA CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD SUMMER SCHOOL dates are from July 4th to July 25th. Pre-register from May 1st up until June 22nd, 2012 in Student Services. After June 22nd, registration takes place at summer school locations on Tuesday, July 3rd, 9am to 2pm.

2) OTTAWA CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD. SUMMER SCHOOL dates are from July 4th to July 27th. Registration May 1st - June 8th. Daytime registration is from 9 am to 3:30 pm at the Albert Street Education Centre, 440 Albert Street. Evening registration at the high school of your course choice; May 15th (6pm to 7:30pm) at Sir Robert Borden and Longfields Davidson Heights Secondary School; Final Registration for Make-Up courses only is Wed June 27, 9:00am - 4:30pm or Thurs June 28, 9:00 - 7:00pm at 440 Albert Street (JH –Jun 8)

GRADE 12’s / GRADS

GRADE 12: REQUESTS FOR EXTRA GRADUATION CEREMONY TICKETS: A reminder that if you require more than the allocated 2 Grad tickets that you must sign up in Student Services no later than Friday May 11. Signing up does not guarantee the extra tickets. You will be informed of the extra Grad tickets you will receive later in May. (JH –May 11)

ATTENTION GRADUATES: Applications for the Sylvester Quinn Memorial Award are now available in the Student Services Office. This is a $1000 bursary offered to each high school in the Board by the Ottawa unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association. The criteria for this award is service to others, scholastic achievement, need for financial assistance and strong moral and ethical values. (RB –May 11)

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SAVE MONEY ON GETTING ALL DOLLED UP FOR PROM? The hairstyling class can help!! We are offering the following services on May 18th, Period 2 and Period 4.

MANICURES: $3 (basic) $5 (French). Includes arm massage and beverage.
MAKEUP: $5 (students and teachers are asked to bring in their own makeup products and moisturizer).
HAIR: $10 (updos, curls, and braids) Please bring in any decorative clips you may want used.

Please make appointments with Mrs. Champigny in advance in room 112. (MC –May 16)

PROM! PROM! All GRAD students that have purchased PROM tickets, you must now pick up your invitations for PROM in Student Services. Please pick up the invitations as they are a keepsake and we did print enough out for all grads. See you at the PROM--it will be a NIGHT TO REMEMBER!! (JR –May 18)

COMMUNITY CORNER

For information about St. Andrew’s Parish, including parish bulletins, please visit www.saintandrewparish.ca.

OFFICER’S NOTES – News and Information from our School Resource Officer

GET TO KNOW YOUR SRO… The School Resource Officer Program has been in effect in Ottawa Schools for over 17 years and was established for officers to provide support for school staff, students and parents. SRO’s may be involved in delivering lectures on various topics as well as dealing with incidents which take place at school during school hours or those that have an effect on the overall school environment. When an SRO becomes involved in dealing with an incident it may result in a conversation, mediation or a referral to an intervention or diversion program, or a charge. The School Resource Officer mandate is to build healthy, trusting relationships with youth of all ages by becoming a familiar presence in their schools.

FREE MENTAL HEALTH INFO EVENING FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGED 10 TO 17: In partnership with the Youth Services Bureau and Le Centre Psychosocial, Ottawa Public Health is providing Parent Information Sessions on Mental Health throughout the community. A public health nurse will provide information about healthy adolescent development, warning signs of mental health problems and give practical advice to parents around communication, role modeling and resolving conflicts. Please see Ottawa.ca/health to see when they will be in your area. (AS –May 15)