Monday, May 12, 2014

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

Love begins by taking care of the closest ones - the ones at home.

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be an IPAD Training session for Parents on May 13 at 6:30PM in the Learning Commons at Mother Teresa, all are welcome! (MR May 13)

ATTENTION STUDENTS WHO SIGNED UP FOR CO-OP NEXT YEAR (2014-2015) If you would like to do a coop placement with Ottawa Police, the Coop Department needs to speak to you between May 8 and May 16, 2014 to see if you qualify. MTHS is able to submit 2 student applications to Ottawa Police each semester. Ottawa Police interviews will take place between May 21-30 at an Ottawa Police location. Please go to the Coop Office in Room 320 for more information and ask for Mrs. O’Sullivan, Mr. Nearing or Mrs. Rennick. (MO May 16)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

7-8 boys softball: all boys interested In playing on the softball team are asked to please sign up outside room 332 Friday, May 9th and Monday, May 12. (JB May 12)

7-8 Boys Softball: There will be a softball tryout Tuesday May 13, and Wednesday May 14 from 3-4:30pm. Please meet Mme Beraldin in the caf. gym. (JB May 13)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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)

STUDENT SERVICES

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.

Current Volunteer Opportunities: Sign up online using the QR Code or contact us at (613) 723-1744 ext. 3623 or ottawavolunteer@ontario.cancer.ca

Ottawa Race Weekend Running Expo- May 22-25^th Greet all our participants and to hand out running jerseys to our top fundraisers. It will be a busy and energy filled weekend! (KW May 25) Sign up online using the QR Code or contact us at (613) 723-1744 ext. 3623 or ottawavolunteer@ontario.cancer.ca

Run or Dye - June 21th – As the chosen charity The Society will be remunerated for all volunteers and participants registered using code CCSOTT14. (KW Jun. 21) Sign up online using the QR Code or contact us at (613) 723-1744 ext. 3623 or ottawavolunteer@ontario.cancer.ca

RELAY FOR LIFE

Ottawa South – May 23^rd – 24^th,Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm

Ottawa Centre – June 06^th – 07^th,Nepean Sportsplex

Ottawa East – June 13^th – 14^th, Millennium Park

Ottawa West – June 13^th – 14^th, Walter Baker Park. Sign up online using the QR Code or contact us at (613) 723-1744 ext. 3623 or ottawavolunteer@ontario.cancer.ca

Hope Volleyball July 12th Please help us thank Max Keeping for his ongoing support by helping with security at the Hope Volleyball event in support of the Max Keeping Foundation. (KW Jun 12) Sign up online using the QR Code or contact us at (613) 723-1744 ext. 3623 or ottawavolunteer@ontario.cancer.ca

The Royal City Soccer Club is looking for volunteers, C.I.Ts and Co-op students for their summer camps.  Students interested in applying can visit their website at www.royalsoccer.com and apply online (preferred). (KW May 23)

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS.  BBQ fundraiser for The Canadian Diabetes Association. Looking for fun artistic volunteers, for face painting (maybe art students), musicians, and or entertainers.  The date is, June 21, 11am - 2pm in Barrhaven.  Contact Linda Pantusa on her cell  613-852-2722. (KW –May 16)

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 at www.uwindsor.ca/reception. (KW May 21)

SUMMER SCHOOL FORMS: Summer School Forms are now available in Student Services. (KW May 23)

ABORIGINAL 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)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! FUN GUARANTEED! Canada Day in Barrhaven runs exclusively on volunteer power. We are looking for volunteers to help out before, during and after the event. We are looking for responsible, enthusiastic, energetic individuals that want to come and enjoy Canada Day by helping out and getting involved in the community. Can you help out? Please contact us whether you can spare an hour or more. For more information or to become a volunteer, please send us an email: volunteer@canadadaybarrhaven.ca. (KZ –May23)

GRADE 12’s / GRADS

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

Grade 12's: A representative from Carleton's Enriched Support Program (ESP) will be in the Career Centre on Monday May 12 to discuss this option for students that are concerned they may not get accepted because their average is below the cut off. If interested sign up in Student Services. (JH May 12)

AN OSAP (ONTARIO STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) representative will be here on Monday. May 12th at 1:35 to assist students with the OSAP process. Please sign up in Student Services this week if you plan to attend. Check out their website ( osap.gov.on.ca ) and have your questions ready! (TC May 12)

THE ONTARIO STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (OSAP). You are invited to a presentation on Thursday, May 22nd from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at A.Y. Jackson Secondary School, 150 Abbeyhill Drive, Kanata.  Also attending are representatives from Algonquin College, Carleton University, Saint Paul University and University of Ottawa.  6:30-7:00 meet and greet, 7:00-7:30 powerpoint presentation from OSAP, 7:30-8:00 Questions and Answers.  RSVP at 613-836-5194. (KW May 22)

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)

OTHER GRADE 12 INFORMATION:

1) School Letter Application deadline is Thursday May 8

2) OSAP workshop - Monday May 12 - please sign up in Student Services by Friday May 9

3) Please check that the marks on OUAC & OCAS are accurate.

4) In order to attend the Prom your Community Service hours must be completed by Friday May 23 (JH May 9)

STAFF

COMMUNITY CORNER

PARISHES 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

COMING UP….

May 12-23: Canned Food Drive

May 13, 2014: Parent Ipad Information Session

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)