Monday, February 3, 2014

Day 1 HS & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8

Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.

clip_image002WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

What do hip hop, classical music and 2 violins have in common? Check out Black Violin on youtube and find out! Performance at Centerpointe this weekend. (SS Feb 3)

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clip_image006Winterfest: There will be a brief meeting Monday at lunch in Mr. Rusch's room 240. Please bring permission form and athletic fee. (GR Feb 3)

clip_image008 Jr. Girls Volleyball: There is a practice Monday morning at 7:30am (KB Feb 3)

clip_image010 Any grade 7 or 8 students who took Music during the 1st Arts rotation and who still owe Reed money, please see Mr.Card in room 120. (IC Feb 7)

clip_image012All 7/8 athletes who have paid their athletic fees are to see Mr. Quinn or their Phys. Ed teacher for t-shirt sizing and colour choice.  The first t-shirt order will be made early next week.(TQ Feb 7)

clip_image014 Grade 7-8 Valentine’s Dance : Friday February 14th  from 1:15 to 2:35 pm in the Caf. gym

Purchase your ticket in homeroom as of Wednesday February 5th.  Is the Valentine’s Day Dance not your thing?  No worries!  The library will be available for alternative activities (e.g., computer time, study hall - maybe you want to get a head start on your homework for the weekend?, watch a movie, etc.) No charge for entry to the library. (EM Feb 7)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT

MTSAID: All members are invited to attend a meeting on Thursday, February 6 at lunch in room 326. (ZM Feb 6)

clip_image016 Alpine Ski Team's: First race is on Tuesday February 4 at Mont Cascades. All grades and levels will be able to race in this All Catholic ski race. Racers should be at school by 7 am to catch the bus. Please see Mrs. Brady if you have any questions. (AB Feb 7)

clip_image018Attention Semester One Art Students: All sketchbooks and projects are ready to pick. Please come by room 102 anytime to bring them home. All books will be held until Friday, after which they will be recycled. (CV Feb 7)

clip_image019 Debate Club: Debate Team will resume on Mondays after school in Rm 138 starting on February 17.  New members ALWAYS welcome!  Debate is a great way to develop your oral presentation and critical thinking skills.  Plus, it's a lot of fun!  See Mrs. Simpson for details. (JS Feb 17)

clip_image021 Math Enrichment:  Reminder to all students involved in math enrichment of our next meeting on Wednesday February 5th.  Also, grade 9, 10 and 11 students, please make sure you have brought the contest fee to your teacher by Wednesday at the latest. (NR Feb 5)

clip_image023 Any high school girl interested in being a member of MT's Varsity Girls Futsal Team is invited to come tryout on Tuesday, February 4th @ 7:20AM SHARP! If you have any questions please see Mr. Nicoletti or Ms. McSwiggan. (SM Feb 4)

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

Includes information about: Community Service Hours Opportunities, Courses, Careers, Graduation, Scholarships,etc.

Volunteers Needed! Family Dance on Friday, February 28th, 5:30pm to 9pm at the Berrigan Elementary School gym.   Need help with set-up, registration desk, bake sale, etc...and clean up a the end of the event.  For more information please contact Esmat Fares, 613-797-4004, salameh252@yahoo.ca (KW Feb 28)

I am coordinating our local minor hockey association's house league tournament.  The tournament runs Thursday, February 6th through Sunday, February 9th. It is hosted by the Osgoode Rideau Minor Hockey Association and is called the Don Mott tournament. We are seeking general help after school hours on Thursday and Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.  Students can choose to volunteer at either the Manotick arena or the Osgoode arena.  Any students who have experience running the time clock would be especially welcome (they should be 16 years of age for time clock duty), though there are plenty of other things to do.  Students will mainly act as helpers to the rink manager.  Rink managers are ORMHA board members, all of whom have current PRC's and are themselves Volunteers.Students can phone me directly to sign up for hours. Kathryn Roy 613-692-5501 (KW Feb 9)

Transition to UNB - There will be a student/parent information evening on Thursday, February 13th, 2014 at 7pm at the Lord Elgin Plaza.  Learn about programs, campus life, financial aid and scholarships as well as next steps and time and budget management. (KW Feb 13)

Looking for a Gr. 11, female student, French Immersion, who would be available to tutor a Grade 4 student from St. Andrew School once or twice a week either for community service hours or $$. Please contact Kim at 613 823-0704.  Thank you. (KW Feb 7)

The Driver Education Program - Winter 2014 - registration forms are now available in Student Services. Students can register by mailing/dropping off the form to the Continuing Education Department (570 West Hunt Club Road) or by having their parent call 613-228-3338 to register with Visa or MasterCard. (KW)

The Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa Carleton (LDAO-C) is having a Monthly Parent Support/Education Night on Thursday, February 6, 2014 from 7-9 pm.  February topic is The 6 attributes of success.  Childcare is available at $5 per child:  please RSVP in advance so that we can arrange for enough staff.  Reply to:  info@ldaottawa.com (KW Feb 6)

NEED STUDENT VOLUNTEER HOURS! Join the dynamic team putting on Annie-The Board-wide Broadway Musical to help raise funds for the Catholic Education Foundation of Ottawa and earn volunteer hours.  All funds raised remain in our Catholic Schools to support those who are in most need. Students can earn volunteer hours selling food in a canteen, taking tickets, handing out programs or working backstage at rehearsals and shows.  Shows run February 13-16/19-22, 2014.  Contact Joanne.MacEwan@ocsb.ca 613-842-0166 (call or text) (KW Feb. 22)

LF for Volunteers for the ByWard Market, BIA Annual Stew Cook-Off on February 7th. 

It is a yearly charitable stew competition held between restaurants in the ByWard Market.  The event goes from 11:00am to 2:00pm.  We are seeking volunteers to assist in set up and take down of our event.  Please contact Angel Caldwell at 613-562-3325.  Poster with more information will be available next week. (KW Feb 7)

Explore is a five-week language-immersion course (spring or summer). Participants live in a student residence on campus or with a homestay family whose members speak French.  Participants in Explore receive a $2,200 bursary that covers tuition fees for the course, meals, accommodations, workshops, but the bursary does not cover other necessary costs such as registration fee ($225 non-refundable and payable only if you receive a bursary), travel costs, optional activities, spending money.  See brochures in Student  Services.   To be eligible to apply, you must meet all of the following criteria:  be a canadian citizen or permanent resident; be at least in Grade 11 during the current school year; have been a full-time student for at least one term during the current school year.   You must also be at least 16 years old.  To see a detailed list of the participating colleges and universities across Canada, go to their website:  www.myexplore.ca and to apply, visit www.myexplore.ca/apply

GRADE 12’s / GRADS clip_image027

FOR THE LATEST GRAD AND PROM INFORMATION, CHECK THE STUDENT SERVICES GRAD WEBPAGE:

https://sites.google.com/a/ocsb.ca/teh-student-services-information/home/grade-12-information/graduation-prom-grad-day-info

 

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COMMUNITY CORNER clip_image031

clip_image033PARISHES SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY:

St. Andrew’s Parish: For information please visit www.saintandrewparish.ca.

St. Monica’s Parish: For information please visit www.st-monica.com

St. Patrick’s Fallowfield: For information please visit www.stpatricks.nepean.on.ca

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clip_image036COMING UP….

February 3, 2014- First day of Semester 2

February 13, 2014- HS Report Cards

February 14, 2014- 7/8 Report Cards

February 14, 2014- 7/8 Valentines’ Dance

February 17, 2014- Family Day, No School

February 20, 2014- Early Dismissal, 7/8 Parent /Teacher Interviews

February 28, 2014- HS Oscar Night

clip_image038 Mother Teresa… Did you know…??

The Catholic Church has begun to move Mother Teresa along the steps toward sainthood, and she was beatified in 2003. Her official title is now Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. (legacy.com)

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8

Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.

clip_image002WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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clip_image006 Grade 7 and 8 Winterfest Team- The team is posted outside Mr. Rusch's Room 240.  Please meet Mr. Rusch for a team meeting at the beginning of lunch today. (GR Jan 30)

clip_image008 All boys who are trying out for the hockey team are asked to meet in room 337 Thursday Jan 30, at the START of lunch for a quick meeting. (DL Jan 30)

Grade 7/8 Badminton Team: Reminder to grade 7 and 8 boys that the try-outs are this week in the cafeteria gym after school. Grade 7 boys:  Wed. Jan. 29th from 3:00 - 4:30. Grade 8 boys:  Thurs. Jan. 30th from 3:00 - 4:30. (JK Jan 29)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

clip_image010 Any high school girl interested in being a member of MT's Varsity Girls Futsal Team is invited to come tryout on Tuesday, February 4th @ 7:20AM SHARP! If you have any questions please see Mr. Nicoletti or Ms. McSwiggan. (SM Feb 4)

STUDENT SERVICES clip_image012

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

Includes information about: Community Service Hours Opportunities, Courses, Careers, Graduation, Scholarships,etc.

I am coordinating our local minor hockey association's house league tournament.  The tournament runs Thursday, February 6th through Sunday, February 9th. It is hosted by the Osgoode Rideau Minor Hockey Association and is called the Don Mott tournament. We are seeking general help after school hours on Thursday and Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.  Students can choose to volunteer at either the Manotick arena or the Osgoode arena.  Any students who have experience running the time clock would be especially welcome (they should be 16 years of age for time clock duty), though there are plenty of other things to do.  Students will mainly act as helpers to the rink manager.  Rink managers are ORMHA board members, all of whom have current PRC's and are themselves volunteers.Students can phone me directly to sign up for hours.Kathryn Roy 613-692-5501 (KW Feb 9)

Transition to UNB - There will be a student/parent information evening on Thursday, February 13th, 2014 at 7pm at the Lord Elgin Plaza.  Learn about programs, campus life, financial aid and scholarships as well as next steps and time and budget management. (KW Feb 13)

Looking for a Gr. 11, female student, French Immersion, who would be available to tutor a Grade 4 student from St. Andrew School once or twice a week either for community service hours or $$. Please contact Kim at 613 823-0704.  Thank you. (KW Feb 7)

The Driver Education Program - Winter 2014 - registration forms are now available in Student Services. Students can register by mailing/dropping off the form to the Continuing Education Department (570 West Hunt Club Road) or by having their parent call 613-228-3338 to register with Visa or MasterCard. (KW)

The Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa Carleton (LDAO-C) is having a Monthly Parent Support/Education Night on Thursday, February 6, 2014 from 7-9 pm.  February topic is The 6 attributes of success.  Childcare is available at $5 per child:  please RSVP in advance so that we can arrange for enough staff.  Reply to:  info@ldaottawa.com (KW Feb 6)

NEED STUDENT VOLUNTEER HOURS! Join the dynamic team putting on Annie-The Board-wide Broadway Musical to help raise funds for the Catholic Education Foundation of Ottawa and earn volunteer hours.  All funds raised remain in our Catholic Schools to support those who are in most need. Students can earn volunteer hours selling food in a canteen, taking tickets, handing out programs or working backstage at rehearsals and shows.  Shows run February 13-16/19-22, 2014.  Contact Joanne.MacEwan@ocsb.ca 613-842-0166 (call or text) (KW Feb. 22)

LF for Volunteers for the ByWard Market, BIA Annual Stew Cook-Off on February 7th. 

It is a yearly charitable stew competition held between restaurants in the ByWard Market.  The event goes from 11:00am to 2:00pm.  We are seeking volunteers to assist in set up and take down of our event.  Please contact Angel Caldwell at 613-562-3325.  Poster with more information will be available next week. (KW Feb 7)

Explore is a five-week language-immersion course (spring or summer). Participants live in a student residence on campus or with a homestay family whose members speak French.  Participants in Explore receive a $2,200 bursary that covers tuition fees for the course, meals, accommodations, workshops, but the bursary does not cover other necessary costs such as registration fee ($225 non-refundable and payable only if you receive a bursary), travel costs, optional activities, spending money.  See brochures in Student  Services.   To be eligible to apply, you must meet all of the following criteria:  be a canadian citizen or permanent resident; be at least in Grade 11 during the current school year; have been a full-time student for at least one term during the current school year.   You must also be at least 16 years old.  To see a detailed list of the participating colleges and universities across Canada, go to their website:  www.myexplore.ca and to apply, visit www.myexplore.ca/apply

GRADE 12’s / GRADS clip_image014

FOR THE LATEST GRAD AND PROM INFORMATION, CHECK THE STUDENT SERVICES GRAD WEBPAGE:

https://sites.google.com/a/ocsb.ca/teh-student-services-information/home/grade-12-information/graduation-prom-grad-day-info

 

STAFF clip_image016

clip_image018 JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday Jan 30th is Jeans Day. (KM –Jan 30)

COMMUNITY CORNER clip_image020

clip_image022PARISHES SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY:

St. Andrew’s Parish: For information please visit www.saintandrewparish.ca.

St. Monica’s Parish: For information please visit www.st-monica.com

St. Patrick’s Fallowfield: For information please visit www.stpatricks.nepean.on.ca

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clip_image025COMING UP….

January 22-23 7/8 Immunization

January 27-30- High School Exams

January 31- PD Day No School

clip_image027 Mother Teresa… Did you know…??

The Catholic Church has begun to move Mother Teresa along the steps toward sainthood, and she was beatified in 2003. Her official title is now Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. (legacy.com)

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8

Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.

clip_image002WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS clip_image004

clip_image006 All boys who are trying out for the hockey team are asked to meet in room 337 Thursday Jan 30, at the START of lunch for a quick meeting. (DL Jan 30)

Grade 7/8 Badminton Team: Reminder to grade 7 and 8 boys that the try-outs are this week in the cafeteria gym after school. Grade 7 boys:  Wed. Jan. 29th from 3:00 - 4:30. Grade 8 boys:  Thurs. Jan. 30th from 3:00 - 4:30. (JK Jan 29)

clip_image008 Grade 7 and 8 Titan Winterfest Team: Any grade seven and eight boy and girls interested in being on the Titan Winterfest team please sign up outside Mr. Rusch's room 240. Ten boys and Ten girls with skating experience will be eligible to represent Mother Teresa at the Winterfest skating events down at the canal on Wednesday Feb 5. (GR Jan 28)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

clip_image010 Any high school girl interested in being a member of MT's Varsity Girls Futsal Team is invited to come tryout on Tuesday, February 4th @ 7:20AM SHARP! If you have any questions please see Mr. Nicoletti or Ms. McSwiggan. (SM Feb 4)

STUDENT SERVICES clip_image012

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

Includes information about: Community Service Hours Opportunities, Courses, Careers, Graduation, Scholarships,etc.

On Wednesday, January 29th, MPB is looking for Gr. 9 - 12 students to babysit from 6:15 - 8:15 p.m to earn volunteer hours. If students are interested, could you please have them email mpbparentcouncil@gmail.com or call Janet Sanii at 613-823-3559. (KW Jan 29)

The Driver Education Program - Winter 2014 - registration forms are now available in Student Services. Students can register by mailing/dropping off the form to the Continuing Education Department (570 West Hunt Club Road) or by having their parent call 613-228-3338 to register with Visa or MasterCard. (KW)

The Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa Carleton (LDAO-C) is having a Monthly Parent Support/Education Night on Thursday, February 6, 2014 from 7-9 pm.  February topic is The 6 attributes of success.  Childcare is available at $5 per child:  please RSVP in advance so that we can arrange for enough staff.  Reply to:  info@ldaottawa.com (KW Feb 6)

NEED STUDENT VOLUNTEER HOURS! Join the dynamic team putting on Annie-The Board-wide Broadway Musical to help raise funds for the Catholic Education Foundation of Ottawa and earn volunteer hours.  All funds raised remain in our Catholic Schools to support those who are in most need. Students can earn volunteer hours selling food in a canteen, taking tickets, handing out programs or working backstage at rehearsals and shows.  Shows run February 13-16/19-22, 2014.  Contact Joanne.MacEwan@ocsb.ca 613-842-0166 (call or text) (KW Feb. 22)

LF for Volunteers for the ByWard Market, BIA Annual Stew Cook-Off on February 7th. 

It is a yearly charitable stew competition held between restaurants in the ByWard Market.  The event goes from 11:00am to 2:00pm.  We are seeking volunteers to assist in set up and take down of our event.  Please contact Angel Caldwell at 613-562-3325.  Poster with more information will be available next week. (KW Feb 7)

Explore is a five-week language-immersion course (spring or summer). Participants live in a student residence on campus or with a homestay family whose members speak French.  Participants in Explore receive a $2,200 bursary that covers tuition fees for the course, meals, accommodations, workshops, but the bursary does not cover other necessary costs such as registration fee ($225 non-refundable and payable only if you receive a bursary), travel costs, optional activities, spending money.  See brochures in Student  Services.   To be eligible to apply, you must meet all of the following criteria:  be a canadian citizen or permanent resident; be at least in Grade 11 during the current school year; have been a full-time student for at least one term during the current school year.   You must also be at least 16 years old.  To see a detailed list of the participating colleges and universities across Canada, go to their website:  www.myexplore.ca and to apply, visit www.myexplore.ca/apply

GRADE 12’s / GRADS clip_image014

FOR THE LATEST GRAD AND PROM INFORMATION, CHECK THE STUDENT SERVICES GRAD WEBPAGE:

https://sites.google.com/a/ocsb.ca/teh-student-services-information/home/grade-12-information/graduation-prom-grad-day-info

 

STAFF clip_image016

COMMUNITY CORNER clip_image018

clip_image020PARISHES SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY:

St. Andrew’s Parish: For information please visit www.saintandrewparish.ca.

St. Monica’s Parish: For information please visit www.st-monica.com

St. Patrick’s Fallowfield: For information please visit www.stpatricks.nepean.on.ca

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clip_image023COMING UP….

January 22-23 7/8 Immunization

January 27-30- High School Exams

January 31- PD Day No School

clip_image025 Mother Teresa… Did you know…??

The Catholic Church has begun to move Mother Teresa along the steps toward sainthood, and she was beatified in 2003. Her official title is now Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. (legacy.com)

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8

Peace begins with a smile.

clip_image002WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS clip_image004

clip_image006 Grade 7 and 8 Titan Winterfest Team: Any grade seven and eight boy and girls interested in being on the Titan Winterfest team please sign up outside Mr. Rusch's room 240. Ten boys and Ten girls with skating experience will be eligible to represent Mother Teresa at the Winterfest skating events down at the canal on Wednesday Feb 5. (GR Jan 28)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

clip_image008 Any high school girl interested in being a member of MT's Varsity Girls Futsal Team is invited to come tryout on Tuesday, February 4th @ 7:20AM SHARP! If you have any questions please see Mr. Nicoletti or Ms. McSwiggan. (SM Feb 4)

STUDENT SERVICES clip_image010

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

Includes information about: Community Service Hours Opportunities, Courses, Careers, Graduation, Scholarships,etc.

On Wednesday, January 29th, MPB is  looking for Gr. 9 - 12 students to babysit from 6:15 - 8:15 p.m to earn volunteer hours. If students are interested, could you please have them email mpbparentcouncil@gmail.com or call Janet Sanii at 613-823-3559. (KW Jan 29)

The Driver Education Program - Winter 2014 - registration forms are now available in Student Services. Students can register by mailing/dropping off the form to the Continuing Education Department (570 West Hunt Club Road) or by having their parent call 613-228-3338 to register with Visa or MasterCard. (KW)

The Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa Carleton (LDAO-C) is having a Monthly Parent Support/Education Night on Thursday, February 6, 2014 from 7-9 pm.  February topic is The 6 attributes of success.  Childcare is available at $5 per child:  please RSVP in advance so that we can arrange for enough staff.  Reply to:  info@ldaottawa.com (KW Feb 6)

NEED STUDENT VOLUNTEER HOURS! Join the dynamic team putting on Annie-The Board-wide Broadway Musical to help raise funds for the Catholic Education Foundation of Ottawa and earn volunteer hours.  All funds raised remain in our Catholic Schools to support those who are in most need. Students can earn volunteer hours selling food in a canteen, taking tickets, handing out programs or working backstage at rehearsals and shows.  Shows run February 13-16/19-22, 2014.  Contact Joanne.MacEwan@ocsb.ca 613-842-0166 (call or text) (KW Feb. 13)

LF for Volunteers for the ByWard Market, BIA Annual Stew Cook-Off on February 7th. 

It is a yearly charitable stew competition held between restaurants in the ByWard Market.  The event goes from 11:00am to 2:00pm.  We are seeking volunteers to assist in set up and take down of our event.  Please contact Angel Caldwell at 613-562-3325.  Poster with more information will be available next week. (KW Feb 7)

Explore is a five-week language-immersion course (spring or summer). Participants live in a student residence on campus or with a homestay family whose members speak French.  Participants in Explore receive a $2,200 bursary that covers tuition fees for the course, meals, accommodations, workshops, but the bursary does not cover other necessary costs such as registration fee ($225 non-refundable and payable only if you receive a bursary), travel costs, optional activities, spending money.  See brochures in Student  Services.   To be eligible to apply, you must meet all of the following criteria:  be a canadian citizen or permanent resident; be at least in Grade 11 during the current school year; have been a full-time student for at least one term during the current school year.   You must also be at least 16 years old.  To see a detailed list of the participating colleges and universities across Canada, go to their website:  www.myexplore.ca and to apply, visit www.myexplore.ca/apply

GRADE 12’s / GRADS clip_image012

FOR THE LATEST GRAD AND PROM INFORMATION, CHECK THE STUDENT SERVICES GRAD WEBPAGE:

https://sites.google.com/a/ocsb.ca/teh-student-services-information/home/grade-12-information/graduation-prom-grad-day-info

 

STAFF clip_image014

COMMUNITY CORNER clip_image016

clip_image018PARISHES SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY:

St. Andrew’s Parish: For information please visit www.saintandrewparish.ca.

St. Monica’s Parish: For information please visit www.st-monica.com

St. Patrick’s Fallowfield: For information please visit www.stpatricks.nepean.on.ca

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clip_image021COMING UP….

January 22-23 7/8 Immunization

January 27-30- High School Exams

January 31- PD Day No School

clip_image023 Mother Teresa… Did you know…??

The Catholic Church has begun to move Mother Teresa along the steps toward sainthood, and she was beatified in 2003. Her official title is now Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. (legacy.com)

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