Monday, May 14, 2012

Day 1 - H.S. & Day 3 - 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

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 15)

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

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)

7/8 GIRLS SOFTBALL: Attention Grade 7 & 8 Girls interested in trying out for the Girls Softball Team: Sign up outside room 332 by Tuesday, May 15^th. The try-out schedule has been posted on the door to room 332 - please see Mrs. Jewitt if you are unable to attend any of the tryouts. (AJ –May 15)

7/8 GIRLS BASKETBALL – UNIFORM RETURN: Please return all uniforms to Mr. O’Donnell in room 302, in the mornings before homeroom. (AO –May 17)

OTTAWA FAT CATS SCHOOL DAY: All Grade 7 & 8 students are reminded to return signed permission forms and payment to their homeroom teachers by Wednesday, May 23^rd at the latest. (AJ –May 23)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

H.S. REACH FOR THE TOP: The final game takes place on Wednesday May 16! The Pierre Boucahrd Experience wants to end their high school careers with a championship victory, but the young upstarts Uberspam plan on being the spoilers. Come out and see who wins Wednesday in room 307 at lunch! (JS –May 16)

SUBS MEETING: There will be a brief but important meeting at lunch today, Monday May 14th for all Stand Up to Bullying Squad members. (TC –May 14)

STUDENT SERVICES

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

WEARING A KILT TO PROM? If you plan on wearing a kilt to Prom, please see Miss Thuesen in the main office to give her your name. Thank you! (CT –May 15)

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)

safeTALK: safeTALK is training that prepares anyone over the age of 15 to identify persons with thoughts of suicide, and connects them to suicide first aid resources. Most people with thoughts of suicide invite help to stay safe. Alert helpers know how to use these opportunities to support that desire for safety. A free safeTALK training will be held Thursday June 7th 2012, 5-8:30pm at the Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC) at Merivale Mall, 1642 Merivale Road, Nepean. For more information and to register contact Katherine Occhiuto at NROCRC @ 613.596.5626 ext. 255 or @ kocchiuto@nrocrc.org. (MP –May 18)