Thursday, May 2, 2014
Day 2 - HS & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8
Words which do not give the light of Christ increase the darkness.
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMING UP IN THE LEARNING COMMONS:
Coming up in the Learning Commons
Friday May 2nd : Animanga (HS Anime Club) during HS Lunch
Grade 8 Games Club (7/8 Lunch)
Documentary Film Festival: The Ghost in Our Machine (7/8 P3-P4)
Tuesday May 6th : Animanga (HS Anime Club) during HS Lunch
Red Maple (7/8 Book Club) guest presentation by Mr. Pelletier
Thursday May 8th : Documentary Film Festival: When I Walk (HS P1)
Grade 7 Games Club (7/8 Lunch)
Guest Performance by the Grade 7 Band (7/8 Lunch)
Friday May 9th: Leadership Day (Learning Commons Closed today)
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.
CHECK OUT OUR INSIDE RIDE WEBPAGE: http://titans.theinsideride.com As of Thursday we have reached 50% of our goal for on-line donations. This does not include cash/cheque donations. Way to go Titans, I know we can do this. If you are riding in a team this year, consider donating to another team.
Here's more info on the organization and why we are supporting this worthy cause: Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation presents the Inside Ride, Canada’s first indoor cycling challenge and fundraising event dedicated to raising monies in support of families and children with cancer. Support will be provided where the needs are greatest, including funding of oncology camps, community support programmes, research scholarships and other areas which contribute to inspiring hope and improving prognoses for children and their families impacted by cancer. (LD May 2)
CHOIR PRACTICE FOR OPEN HOUSE PERFORMANCES: All choir members please come to room 119 at lunch on Monday, May 5th and Tuesday, May 6th. Final practice before the performances is on Thursday May 8th at 8:15 am in Mr. Currie's room 119. Students must see Ms. Soprovich during one of these practices to be included in the choir list. (SS May 7)
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)
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 
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Any student in grade 10 or 11 interested in learning more about Dual Credits for next year, please come to Student Service this week to sign up for a presentation on Monday, May 12th at 1:00. Those students who indicated on their option sheets that they would be interested in Dual Credit, please check the list to ensure your name is there. (TC May 12)
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)
TO 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 
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.
Summer School Forms are now available in Student Services.
(KW May 23)
LOOKING FOR PART-TIME WORK? Why not attend this Job Fair, May 3rd, from 10am to 3pm at the Ottawa Convention Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive. TD Place at Lansdowne is opening soon and now staffing over 1,000 part-time positions.
(KW May 3)
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)
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.
VOLUNTEERS – 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)
LOOKING 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)
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)
GRADE 12’s / GRADS 
FOR THE LATEST GRAD AND PROM INFORMATION, CHECK THE STUDENT SERVICES GRAD WEBPAGE:
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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 23)
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)
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 5-9, 2014: Education Week
May 6, 2014: Multicultural Showcase
May 7, 2014: Inside Ride
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)