Thursday, May 1, 2014

Day 1 - HS & Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8

Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand.
clip_image002WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

clip_image004COMING UP IN THE LEARNING COMMONS:

Remember that lunch passes are available to Grade 8 students on Mondays and Wednesdays, Grade 7 students on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Grade 7 & 8 students on Fridays.

clip_image005 Choir practice - Thursday May 1st - Room 119 at 11:45. Preparing for a special event. (SS May 1)

clip_image007Student Council Elections: Any grade 8-11 students interested in being apart of the 2014-2015 MT Student Council are invited to an information meeting.

High school students will meet on April 30th at lunch in room 317.

Grade 8 students will meet on May 1st at lunch in student services. (EB May 1)

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MINI-ENRICHMENT: Students attending mini-enrichment courses (May 5th - May 9th) are reminded to access the website for information on the Orientation Sessions which occur on either Saturday May 3rd or Sunday May 4th. (DM –May 2)

clip_image011 BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: There will be a blood donor clinic at Mother Teresa High School (wood floor gym) on Friday, May 9th. You must be a minimum of 17 years old to donate blood.  If you didn't sign up in your homeroom, please see Mrs. McLaughlin in room 130 to make an appointment. (DM May 9)

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clip_image015 Mandatory 7/8 dance club practice Thursday after school until 3:30pm. (TM May 1)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

clip_image017 All students going on the New York City 2014 trip next week are asked to attend a final MANDATORY important information meeting at lunch on Friday, May 2nd 2014 in Room 136 at the start of lunch. (MR May 2)

clip_image019Leadership Camp Leaders: Any grade 11 student, with previous leadership camp experience, interested in being a team leader at camp next September please pick up an information package in Student Services.  (EB May 30)

clip_image021TO ALL CHEERLEADERS ON THE MT CHEER SQUAD. Here is the schedule of practices from now until the end of the school year. April 28, May 5, May 12, May 18, May 25, June 2, June 9, June 16. It has been difficult to get gym time and balance my allotted time. Please note that we need the entire team to be there in order to get the most of practice. ***I also need fees and uniforms from cheerleaders that have not paid or have left the team.**** (JR –May 2)

STUDENT SERVICES clip_image023

The STUDENT SERVICES WEBSITE at ss.mths.ca is set up as an information tool, including information about: Community Service Hours Opportunities, Courses, Careers, Graduation, Scholarships, etc.

UNIVERSITY of WINDSOR APPLICANT RECEPTION.  You and your family are invited to join representatives from the University of Windsor on May 21st, at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, from 7pm to 9pm.  Refreshments will be served and a Scholarship Draw will be held.  Learn more atwww.uwindsor.ca/reception. (KW May 21)

LOOKING FOR SUMMER WORK? - full and part time - $12.95 base/appt.

Apply online to work4students.ca/cab.

Vector Marketing Canada is the sole distributor of Cutco Cutlery throughout Canada and the U.S.. They also offer scholarships.  More information available in Student Services.

clip_image025VOLUNTEERS – OTTAWA CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL: The Ottawa Children’s Festival is looking for volunteers.  Register online at ottawachildrensfestival.ca. The festival takes place May 9-May 14, 2014, Lebreton Flats Park.  Lots of volunteer positions such as box office and information agent, set up, greeter, site host, site maintenance, traffic control, ushers, 4Cats art studio, face painting, petting zoo, circus workshops and floaters.  Information flyer available in Student Services. (KW May 2)

WALK SO KIDS CAN TALKclip_image027: Mark your calendar for Sunday, May 4, 2014 for the annual Walk so Kids Can Talk; Canada's largest walk for child and youth mentalhealth, which kicks off Mental Health Week in Canada each year. Check out walksokidscantalk.ca. Check out their new youth volunteer program at volunteer.resources@kidshelpphone.ca (KW May. 2)

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, visit:  www.myexplore.ca and to apply, visit www.myexplore.ca/apply. (May 2)

clip_image029LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!  Berrigan ES is having a community garage sale on Friday, May 9th from 3:30pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, May 10 th from 6:30 am to 2:00 pm.  They need help with set up and take down, parking, as greeters, etc.. Please sign up with Jenn Roy at:besgaragesale@gmail.com.  Pick up info sheet in Student Services. (KW –May 2)

clip_image031ABORIGINAL YOUTH CREATIVE WRITING AWARD.  The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration is looking for submissions for the James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award.  Creative writing pieces may include short stories, poems, essays, plays, songs or even comic strips.  Recipients will receive a cash award of $2,500 each. Submission forms and more information are available at www.ontario.ca/bartleman, or by phone at:

1 877 832-8622.  Submissions must be received by May 31, 2014.  See poster on the Student Services Board in the atrium. (KW –May 23)

GRADE 12’s / GRADS clip_image033

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

 

Graduation Ceremony tickets: The Graduation Ceremony will take place at Mother Teresa HS on Thursday June 26 from 1:00 - 3:00pm. Please note that each graduate will be given 2 tickets for guests. Students can request extra tickets by signing up in Student Services between Thursday May 1st and Friday May 23. No extra tickets can be requested after May 23. Students will be informed exactly how many extra tickets they will receive shortly there after. (JH May 23)

STAFF

COMMUNITY CORNER clip_image035

clip_image037PARISHES 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_image040COMING UP….

clip_image042 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, April 30, 2014

Day 2 - HS & Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8

Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.
clip_image002WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

clip_image004COMING UP IN THE LEARNING COMMONS:

Wednesday:

  • Shakin’ It With Shakespeare (Learning Commons Closed today for 7/8 lunches)

Remember that lunch passes are available to Grade 8 students on Mondays and Wednesdays, Grade 7 students on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Grade 7 & 8 students on Fridays.

clip_image005 Choir practice - Thursday May 1st - Room 119 at 11:45. Preparing for a special event. (SS May 1)

clip_image007Student Council Elections: Any grade 8-11 students interested in being apart of the 2014-2015 MT Student Council are invited to an information meeting.

High school students will meet on April 30th at lunch in room 317.

Grade 8 students will meet on May 1st at lunch in student services. (EB May 1)

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MINI-ENRICHMENT: Students attending mini-enrichment courses (May 5th - May 9th) are reminded to access the website for information on the Orientation Sessions which occur on either Saturday May 3rd or Sunday May 4th. (DM –May 2)

clip_image011 BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: There will be a blood donor clinic at Mother Teresa High School (wood floor gym) on Friday, May 9th. You must be a minimum of 17 years old to donate blood.  If you didn't sign up in your homeroom, please see Mrs. McLaughlin in room 130 to make an appointment. (DM May 9)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS clip_image013

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

clip_image015 All students going on the New York City 2014 trip next week are asked to attend a final MANDATORY important information meeting at lunch on Friday, May 2nd 2014 in Room 136 at the start of lunch. (MR May 2)

clip_image017Leadership Camp Leaders: Any grade 11 student, with previous leadership camp experience, interested in being a team leader at camp next September please pick up an information package in Student Services.  (EB May 30)

clip_image019TO ALL CHEERLEADERS ON THE MT CHEER SQUAD. Here is the schedule of practices from now until the end of the school year. April 28, May 5, May 12, May 18, May 25, June 2, June 9, June 16. It has been difficult to get gym time and balance my allotted time. Please note that we need the entire team to be there in order to get the most of practice. ***I also need fees and uniforms from cheerleaders that have not paid or have left the team.**** (JR –May 2)

STUDENT SERVICES clip_image021

The STUDENT SERVICES WEBSITE at ss.mths.ca is set up as an information tool, including information about: Community Service Hours Opportunities, Courses, Careers, Graduation, Scholarships, etc.

Looking for Summer Work? - full and part time - $12.95 base/appt.

Apply online to work4students.ca/cab.

Vector Marketing Canada is the sole distributor of Cutco Cutlery throughout Canada and the U.S.. They also offer scholarships.  More information available in Student Services.

clip_image023VOLUNTEERS – OTTAWA CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL: The Ottawa Children’s Festival is looking for volunteers.  Register online at ottawachildrensfestival.ca. The festival takes place May 9-May 14, 2014, Lebreton Flats Park.  Lots of volunteer positions such as box office and information agent, set up, greeter, site host, site maintenance, traffic control, ushers, 4Cats art studio, face painting, petting zoo, circus workshops and floaters.  Information flyer available in Student Services. (KW May 2)

WALK SO KIDS CAN TALK: Mar your calendar for Sunday, May 4, 2014 for the annual Walk so Kids Can Talk; Canada's largest walk for child and youth mentalhealth, which kicks off Mental Health Week in Canada each year. Check out walksokidscantalk.ca. Check out their new youth volunteer program at volunteer.resources@kidshelpphone.ca (KW May. 2)

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, visit:  www.myexplore.ca and to apply, visit www.myexplore.ca/apply. (May 2)

clip_image025LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!  Berrigan ES is having a community garage sale on Friday, May 9th from 3:30pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, May 10 th from 6:30 am to 2:00 pm.  They need help with set up and take down, parking, as greeters, etc.. Please sign up with Jenn Roy at:besgaragesale@gmail.com.  Pick up info sheet in Student Services. (KW –May 2)

clip_image027ABORIGINAL YOUTH CREATIVE WRITING AWARD.  The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration is looking for submissions for the James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award.  Creative writing pieces may include short stories, poems, essays, plays, songs or even comic strips.  Recipients will receive a cash award of $2,500 each. Submission forms and more information are available at www.ontario.ca/bartleman, or by phone at:

1 877 832-8622.  Submissions must be received by May 31, 2014.  See poster on the Student Services Board in the atrium. (KW –May 23)

GRADE 12’s / GRADS clip_image029

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

 

Graduation Ceremony tickets: The Graduation Ceremony will take place at Mother Teresa HS on Thursday June 26 from 1:00 - 3:00pm. Please note that each graduate will be given 2 tickets for guests. Students can request extra tickets by signing up in Student Services between Thursday May 1st and Friday May 23. No extra tickets can be requested after May 23. Students will be informed exactly how many extra tickets they will receive shortly there after. (JH May 23)

STAFF

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

clip_image034

clip_image036COMING UP….

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)

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Day 1 - HS & Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8

We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.
clip_image002WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

clip_image004COMING UP IN THE LEARNING COMMONS:

Tuesday:

  • Documentary Film Festival:  Brothers Hypnotic (HS P2)
  • Animanga (HS Anime Club) during HS Lunch
  • Red Maple (7/8 Book Club) guest presentation by Mrs. HV
  • Red Maple Voting…drop by the Learning Commons to cast your ballot
  • Documentary Film Festival:  Fight Like Soldiers, Die Like Children (HS P4)

Wednesday:

  • Shakin’ It With Shakespeare (Learning Commons Closed today for 7/8 lunches)

Remember that lunch passes are available to Grade 8 students on Mondays and Wednesdays, Grade 7 students on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Grade 7 & 8 students on Fridays.

Student Council Elections: Any grade 8-11 students interested in being apart of the 2014-2015 MT Student Council are invited to an information meeting.

High school students will meet on April 30th at lunch in room 317.

Grade 8 students will meet on May 1st at lunch in student services. (EB May 1)

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MINI-ENRICHMENT: Students attending mini-enrichment courses (May 5th - May 9th) are reminded to access the website for information on the Orientation Sessions which occur on either Saturday May 3rd or Sunday May 4th. (DM –May 2)

clip_image008 BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: There will be a blood donor clinic at Mother Teresa High School (wood floor gym) on Friday, May 9th. You must be a minimum of 17 years old to donate blood.  If you didn't sign up in your homeroom, please see Mrs. McLaughlin in room 130 to make an appointment. (DM May 9)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS clip_image010

clip_image012Boy's Touch Football tryout on Tuesday after school 3-4.  Please meet at the back field. Bring cleats if you have them! (GR Apr. 29)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

clip_image014 All students going on the New York City 2014 trip next week are asked to attend a final MANDATORY important information meeting at lunch on Friday, May 2nd 2014 in Room 136 at the start of lunch. (MR May 2)

Leadership Camp Leaders: Any grade 11 student, with previous leadership camp experience, interested in being a team leader at camp next September please pick up an information package in Student Services.  (EB May 30)

clip_image016TO ALL CHEERLEADERS ON THE MT CHEER SQUAD. Here is the schedule of practices from now until the end of the school year. April 28, May 5, May 12, May 18, May 25, June 2, June 9, June 16. It has been difficult to get gym time and balance my allotted time. Please note that we need the entire team to be there in order to get the most of practice. ***I also need fees and uniforms from cheerleaders that have not paid or have left the team.**** (JR –May 2)

STUDENT SERVICES clip_image018

The STUDENT SERVICES WEBSITE at ss.mths.ca is set up as an information tool, including information about: Community Service Hours Opportunities, Courses, Careers, Graduation, Scholarships, etc.

Looking for Summer Work? - full and part time - $12.95 base/appt.

Apply online to work4students.ca/cab.

Vector Marketing Canada is the sole distributor of Cutco Cutlery throughout Canada and the U.S.. They also offer scholarships.  More information available in Student Services.

clip_image020FEMALE CAREERS IN THE TRADES: Any grade 9, 10 or 11 female student interested in learning more about careers in the Trades. Please go to Student Services and sign your name to a Career in Trade Forum sheet. We will accept the first 25 students. Interested parties will be contacted by Mr. Nearing and Mrs. Rennick for an upcoming May 7, 2014 event. (JR Apr. 30)

clip_image022VOLUNTEERS – OTTAWA CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL: The Ottawa Children’s Festival is looking for volunteers.  Register online at ottawachildrensfestival.ca. The festival takes place May 9-May 14, 2014, Lebreton Flats Park.  Lots of volunteer positions such as box office and information agent, set up, greeter, site host, site maintenance, traffic control, ushers, 4Cats art studio, face painting, petting zoo, circus workshops and floaters.  Information flyer available in Student Services. (KW May 2)

WALK SO KIDS CAN TALK: Mark your calendar for Sunday, May 4, 2014 for the annual Walk so Kids Can Talk; Canada's largest walk for child and youth mentalhealth, which kicks off Mental Health Week in Canada each year. Check out walksokidscantalk.ca. Check out their new youth volunteer program at volunteer.resources@kidshelpphone.ca (KW May. 2)

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, visit:  www.myexplore.ca and to apply, visit www.myexplore.ca/apply. (May 2)

clip_image024LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!  Berrigan ES is having a community garage sale on Friday, May 9th from 3:30pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, May 10 th from 6:30 am to 2:00 pm.  They need help with set up and take down, parking, as greeters, etc.. Please sign up with Jenn Roy at:besgaragesale@gmail.com.  Pick up info sheet in Student Services. (KW –May 2)

clip_image026ABORIGINAL YOUTH CREATIVE WRITING AWARD.  The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration is looking for submissions for the James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award.  Creative writing pieces may include short stories, poems, essays, plays, songs or even comic strips.  Recipients will receive a cash award of $2,500 each. Submission forms and more information are available at www.ontario.ca/bartleman, or by phone at:

1 877 832-8622.  Submissions must be received by May 31, 2014.  See poster on the Student Services Board in the atrium. (KW –May 23)

GRADE 12’s / GRADS clip_image028

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

Graduation Ceremony tickets: The Graduation Ceremony will take place at Mother Teresa HS on Thursday June 26 from 1:00 - 3:00pm. Please note that each graduate will be given 2 tickets for guests. Students can request extra tickets by signing up in Student Services between Thursday May 1st and Friday May 23. No extra tickets can be requested after May 23. Students will be informed exactly how many extra tickets they will receive shortly there after. (JH May 23)

clip_image030GRADUATING STUDENTS – POLICIES AND DEADLINES:  In the past, it has been the practice of some graduating students to leave their Community Service Hours to the last month of school, thereby jeopardizing their graduation in June.  As a result, the following policies are now in place at Mother Teresa:

· PROM: All graduating students must have completed their 40 hours of community service if they intend to attend their graduation dance.  The earlier the better! Hours must be submitted to Student Services by Friday May 23rd, 2014.

  • GRADUATION: In order to attend the Graduation Ceremony, students must have the 40 hours of community service completed by Monday June 09, 2014.

Forms are available in Student Services, the main office, or on the Mother Teresa website. (JH –Apr. 30)

STAFF

COMMUNITY CORNER clip_image032

clip_image034PARISHES 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_image037COMING UP….

April 29: Feeder Schools Information Night 6:30 – 8:30 pm

clip_image039 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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