Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Day 1 - HS & Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8
We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMING UP IN THE LEARNING COMMONS:
Thursday: 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: 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.
EDUCATION WEEK SPIRIT ACTIVITIES! May 5 – 9
Monday is Rainbow Day, so dress up in bright colours.
Tuesday is Multicultural Clothing Day.
Wednesday is the Inside Ride, so dress to support your team or a friend’s team.
Thursday is Canada Day in May
Friday is Comfy Day. (May 9)
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)
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 
7/8 PADDLE BALL: Any 7/8 boys or girls interested in trying out for the Mother Teresa Paddle Ball AAA Competitive Team are asked to sign up outside room 333. If you were a member of the volleyball, basketball or touch-football teams, you are not permitted to try out. (KS May 9)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The members of the Track and Field team are asked to attend a mandatory meeting at lunch today (Wednesday) in Room 136 - this meeting will be to select your West Conference meet events. (MR May 7)
MTSAID: All members are asked to attend a meeting at lunch on Thursday, May8th. We will be working on the Kiss bags in room 326 (ZM May 8)
INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN BUSINESS? Follow us @BusinessBuzzMT to take advantage of the dynamic Business Speaker Series throughout the year. Coming Soon: Hostelling International and Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group. Information is always available on The Business Buzz info board outside room 216. Check it out! (SM –May 7)
ATTENTION STUDENTS WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR CO-OP NEXT YEAR! Co-op interview appointment slips will be given to homeroom teachers throughout the month of May. If you have handed in your application form, then you will be given a co-op interview over the next month. Please inform your parents of your interview and keep the appointment slip in a secure place. If you have a scheduling conflict please see Mrs. O’Sullivan to re-schedule. If you miss your interview you will be re-scheduled for a later date. (MO –May 9)
DUAL CREDIT COURSES: Any student in grade 10 or 11 interested in learning more about Dual Credits for next year, please come to Student Services 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 9)
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.
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. (KW – May 9)
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
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 5-9, 2014: Education Week
May 6, 2014: Multicultural Showcase
May 7, 2014: Inside Ride
May 9, 2014: Open House and BBQ
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)
