Wednesday, October 31, 2012

                                                          

Day 2 - H.S. & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8

 

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WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

OVERDUE BOOKS AND LIBRARY FINES:  Please return all overdue books and pay outstanding fines before upcoming report card distribution. (CHV –Nov 2)

clip_image004SPIRIT WEEK:  This week is spirit week!!!  Monday is Character Day (think villains, heroes, cartoons etc) for HS Students and White Out Day for Gr. 7/8, Tuesday is Titan Pride Day, Wednesday is Halloween (costumes MUST show face at all times and adhere to dress code), Thursday is Employee of the Month Day, Friday is Comfy Day (pj’s, sweats etc.).  Show your TITAN SPIRIT!! (NR -Nov 2)

clip_image006BOOK WEEK WRITING CONTEST FOR KIDS & TEENS:  Each year the Canadian Children’s Book Centre runs a writing contest for students in Grades 4 to 12. Young writers from across Canada are invited to submit their stories and/or poems to the Book Week 2013 Writing Contest for Kids & Teens. Judging is done by noted writers from across Canada and one winner from each grade will receive a $250 gift certificate for the bookstore of his or her choice. Two honourable mentions from each grade category will also receive $50 gift certificates. The deadline for submissions is February 1, 2013. Entry forms can be picked up in the Learning Commons. (CHV - Nov. 30)

 

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clip_image010HALLOWEEN DANCE:  Don't forget to give your $2 to your homeroom teacher by Wednesday morning for this year's Halloween Dance.  Come out in your best costume to dance to the tunes of DJ Leo! (JG –Oct 31)

 

 

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

WHITE PINE CLUB: The books have arrived! First meeting will be on Thursday, November 1 at the start of senior lunch.  Meet in the seminar room of the TLC. (CHV –Nov 1)

clip_image012CHOIR PRACTICE this Wednesday Oct 31 and Friday Nov 2 in room 119 at lunch. All members needed. New members welcomed. (SS –Nov 2)

 

LOOKING FOR HIGH SCHOOL MENTORS: Are you interested in working with a younger student as a mentor? This would involve spending some one on one time with a younger student, being a role model and having a positive influence. Sharing the Titan spirit ! Pick up applications in Student Services - Due Wed Nov 7th. (JH –Nov 7)

clip_image014CALLING ALL STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS!  Have you started your own business or hope to in the near future?  (landscaping? sewing? day care? baking? merchandising? birthday parties? snow shovelling? jewelry? other???)  If so, we want to hear from you. Join the new MT Student Business Network.  Gain access to opportunities for promotion, networking, mentorship, and financial grants!  Visit room 216 after school or email sally.morency@ocsb.cafor more information today! (SM – Nov 9)

clip_image0162012/2013 VARSITY BOYS’ HOCKEY TRY-OUT SCHEDULE:

October 31 - SPLX 1 - 3-4:30 (Returning Team Members Only)
November 13
- WB A - 3-5:00 (Open Try-out)
November 19
- SPLX 2 - 4-5:30 (Open Try-out)
November 21 - SPLX 1 - 3-4:30 (Final Cuts)
November 26
- SPLX 1 - 3-4:30 (Team Practice)
*** All players trying out must come with full equipment.  You must be ready before the Zamboni is off the ice.  If you cannot make one of the scheduled try-out dates, you must let Mr. Gervasi (room 309) know 24 hours in advance.  We are not responsible for lost or stolen items during the try-outs so bring only what you need and keep an eye on it!*** (MG –Nov 26)

 

 

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The STUDENT SERVICES WEBSITE at ss.mths.ca is set up as an information tool.

Includes information about: Courses, Careers, Graduation, Scholarships,etc.

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HOUSE OF COMMONS PAGE PROGRAM:  Information about the Program is available on the Parliament of Canada Web site and applications must be submitted online at www.parl.gc.ca/hocpage. Deadline for application is Thursday, December 20, 2012. Check the Student Services Bulletin Board in the Atrium for more information. (KW – Nov 15)

LOOKING FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES? Check out a great website that posts opportunities throughout the city.  http://volunteerottawa.ca/youth/

 

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SAINT PAUL UNIVERSITY OPEN HOUSE is November 1st, 2012 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm., at 223 Main Street in Ottawa in the Cafe Paulo.  Come discover their programs as well as what's new at the University, meet the professors and visit the campus.  4 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded (conditions apply).  (KW – Oct 31)

 

clip_image022GRADE 12’s: UNB (University of New Brunswick) will be in the atrium on Thursday Nov 1 at Lunch. (JH – Nov 1)

clip_image024GRAD PHOTO’S: Grad Photos will take place in our multi-purpose room from Monday, November 19th to Friday, November 23rd.  Students are to book their own appointments online. Go to www.bookmygrad.com, select sitting type, date and time, confirm appointment via e-mail. School code is MTH.   Pamphlets will be distributed to all graduates and a few will be available in Student Services. Students with a period 1 spare are asked to pick up a pamphlet in Student Services.  Students not interested in purchasing a Grad Photo package must still get a Grad Photo taken, at no cost. This photo is used for the Yearbook and Grad Composite which hangs in the atrium. (JH – Nov. 22)

 

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

clip_image032CATHOLIC GRADUATES – WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:  We believe that Ontario Catholic education makes a difference. The Institute for Catholic Education (ICE) invites you to participate in a "Beyond Catholic Graduation Survey" about: the spiritual formation, the cultural engagement, the academic development of Ontario school graduates. All Catholic school graduates are urged to complete this survey in the next few weeks. For further information about this survey, go to www.beyondcatholicgraduation.com. (MEA –Oct 31)

clip_image034HPV VACCINATION (NO COST) FOR YOUNG WOMEN IN GRADES 10 – 12:  The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has announced they will provide three doses of the HPV Vaccine for eligible young women in Grades 9 through 12.  For more information please see the flyer at https://bboard.ocsb.ca/bbcswebdav/xid-1062257_1.  (PG –Oct 31)

clip_image036TAKE CHARGE: A GIRLFRIEND'S GUIDE TO MENTAL HEALTH.  Presented by Women in Mind - The Royal’s conference on Women’s Mental Health.  When: Thursday, November-01-12 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM.  Where: Hampton Inn Conference Centre, 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa, Ontario. 613-741-2300.
To register: http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1113963.
(MR –Oct 31)

 

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clip_image039COMING UP…

  • Oct 31 – Wrk4U2 Day – Gr. 8 Students

  • Oct 31 – Grade 7/8 Dance

  • Nov 1 – Gr. 7/8 Progress Reports

  • Nov 7 – Take Our Kids to Work Day (Gr. 9 Students)

  • Nov 7 – Gr. 7/8 Immunization Clinic

  • Nov 8 – Interviews for Gr. 7 & 8.  Early Dismissal (1:50 pm) for ALL students.

  • Nov 15 – High School Report Cards

  • Nov 15 – Flu Clinic – 3:30 pm – 8:30 pm

  • Nov 16 – PD Day.  No Classes.

  • Nov 19 – Parent Council Meeting.  7 pm in the Learning Commons

  • Nov 22 – High School Interviews.  Early Dismissal (1:50 pm) for ALL students.

 

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