Friday, May 25, 2012

Day 1 - H.S. & Day 1 - 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

OVERDUE BOOKS AND FINES: Students with overdue books and fines are asked to go to the Learning Commons after morning announcements, Thursday and Friday this week. (MP –May 25)

WALK FOR DEFEAT DEPRESSION: This Sunday walk for Defeat Depression at Vincent Massey Park. The walk starts at 2:00. To learn more and register go to: http://defeatdepression.ca/ottawa/. (MP -May 25)

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 –May 25)

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

BOY'S 7/8 SOFTBALL TRY-OUTS: Any 7/8 boys interested in trying out for this year's softball team are asked to sign up this week outside room 333. (KS –May 25)

ATTENTION TO ALL PARTICIPATING GRADE 7 & 8 STUDENTS: The Canadian Ecology Centre (C.E.C.) trip is fast approaching! Please meet at the front of the school prepared to board the bus for 8:15 AM on Monday, May 28. If you have any questions, please see any of the CEC team staff members. Thank you. (SH –May 25)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

STAND UP TO BULLYING SQUAD MEMBERS: Come help celebrate a successful year by signing up in Student Services for Pizza lunch which will be held on Monday, May 28th during senior lunch. Pizza will be $2/slice, please sign up by Friday. May 25th. Drinks and dessert will be provided. (TC -May 28)

STUDENT SERVICES

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY: Looking for students to answer the phones at the CHEO Telethon, Sunday June 10. See Mr. Hallarn ASAP if interested. (JH –May 30)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY. Please contact Assunta Ricciuti at sueandbrad@live.ca for more information. Family Pic Nic at Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary school on June 12th from 4-9pm. Tthe tasks consist of helping children get on and off rides, helping lines for the make up artists, handing out food and cleaning up. We will give the volunteers hot dogs water and a few snacks but ask that they bring more food if they choose. (KW –May 31)

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)

BRIGHT MATH CAMP FLYER IS AVAILABLE IN STUDENT SERVICES. Not-for-profit camp for the promotion of math. The classes on recreational math will be held at Carleton University, July 9 to 13 and July 23 to 27, 2012. The camps are organized for motivated bright and gifted students entering the fall 2012 into grades 4-5-6 and 7-8-9. Check the camp website at: http://www.ncf.ca/~au680/index.htm. For more information you may contact Helene Desrosiers Gregoire at 613 866-6284 or email at hdgregoire@rogers.com. (KW –Jun 1)

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

GRADUATION CEREMONY TICKETS: Every Graduate receives 2 Grad Tickets for their guests. Students that requested extra Grad Tickets by the deadline have all been given 1 extra ticket. A random draw was held and a number of students received a 2nd extra ticket. The list of students receiving extra tickets is posted on the window by Student Services. The actual ticket will be given out in mid June. (JH –May 28)

STAFF NOTES

JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday May 18^th is Jeans Day. This week our contributions will go toward Prostate Cancer Research. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (SD –May 11)

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.

COME JOIN US AT THE CAMP! Your Credit Union is looking to send 10 local students to the province wide co-operative youth leadership camp at Lake St. George Field Centre, operated by the Toronto Region Conservation Authority. The Centre is located on a 120-hectare site on the Oak Ridges Moraine, just east of Bayview Avenue, in Richmond Hill. Contact Joel Lalonde, Executive Vice President, Your Credit Union, Ottawa, 613 238-8001 x264 or at jlalonde@yourcu.com. (KW –May 25)

COMING UP…

May 31 – Gr. 7/8 Play
June 8 – P.D. Day for all students
Week of June 11 – 15 – EQAO Math Testing – Gr. 9 students