Daily Announcements
Tuesday, October 2, 2014
Day 1 - HS & Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
IN THE LEARNING COMMONS
Lunch Club Sign Up: Sign up in the learning commons to participate in the various lunch clubs that we will be running this semester / year.
Mondays 7/8 Lunch: Grade 8 Games Club (video games, board games, card games)
Tuesdays 7/8 Lunch: Grade 7 Games Club (video games, board games, card games)
Thursdays 7/8 Lunch: Tinker Thursdays (robotics, computer programming, maker)
Fridays 7/8 Lunch: Red Maple Book Club (book talks, reading club)
Thursdays HS Lunch: Tinker Thursdays (robotics, computer programming, maker)
Fridays HS Lunch: White Pine Book Club (book talks, reading club)
Grade 7/8 Students are invited to stop by before school in the morning to pick up a Learning Commons Pass. On Monday /Wednesday /Friday, grade 8 students are welcome to come after eating in the cafeteria on your lunch time. On Tuesday / Thursday / Friday, grade 7 students are welcome. Come see what the Learning Commons has to offer! No passes required before or after school.
Visit http://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/OCSB today to register for your FREE Virtual Library Card from the Ottawa Public Library.
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
7/8 Student Council Meeting Friday at lunch room 236, bring lunch. Bring paper and pencil. (TF Oct. 3)
Important meeting for 7/8 LEADERSHIP CAMP students. Please meet in Mr. Lussiers Science Lab on Thursday at lunch-bring your lunch. (TF Oct. 2)
There will be tryouts on Wednesday October 1 @ 7:15am and Friday October 3 in the caf gym from 3:00-4:30pm for all 7-8 girls that signed up for volleyball. (JB Oct. 3)
Boys Flag Rugby Practice will take place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3-4. Please bring water and cleats. See Mrs. DePippo in roon 237 if you have a conflict. (JD Oct. 2)
The tryouts for the 7/8 Boys Volleyball Team will be Wednesday October 1st and Thursday October 2nd at 7:30 am. If you have not signed up yet, please do so outside of room 238. (KB Oct. 2)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Debate Team High School: Students interested in joining the debate team are asked to attend a brief meeting in Rm 138 at lunch on Tuesday, October 7. No experience is necessary. You have the option of being a practice debater or a debating competitor. If you are interested in current events and want a forum to express your opinions, then this is the right place for you. (JS Oct. 7)
Senior Boys Volleyball Schedule this week: Tuesday & Friday practice @ 7:15 am and Monday & Wednesday games @ 4:00. (MC Oct. 3)
Do you have talent??? Perform at the upcoming Talent Show and Coffee House on November 12th 7-9pm. Signups for “Mocha Teresa” are posted outside room 216. Auditions will be held October 20th – 24th at lunch and after school in the multipurpose room. Self tapes may also be submitted to mthstalentshow2014@gmail.com. Sign up now! (SM Oct. 20)
All Grade 11 and 12 students going on the Ancient History trip to Toronto are reminded to pick up their permission form and submit their forms and cheques by October 8th at the latest. Please see Mrs. Galbraith in room 304 if you need more details. Spots are filling up. Get your form in today. (MG Oct. 4)
Attention all High School Swimmers - Sign up all week outside room 205 for the high school swim team. Our first meeting will be at the start of lunch in room 205 on Friday October 3. See Mr. Cote or Mrs. Sinclair if you can't attend. Practices at Walter Baker Pool will begin in November. No swimming experience necessary. (JS Oct. 3)
Cappies: The date of the critics training session is October 16. (JS Oct. 16)
CIBC Run for the Cure: On October 5th, the City is hosting the CIBC run for the cure. If you are interested in completing some volunteer hours or making an MT running team, come in and talk with Mr. Côté in room 315 Wednesday September 17th at lunch. (PC Oct. 17)
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.
Driver Education Forms are available in Student Services. Registration period is until October 15th.
Sign up quickly as class sizes are limited. (KW Oct. 15)
Study and Go Abroad Fair - Thursday, October 2nd at the Ottawa Convention Centre. Expo from 2pm to 6pm and seminars start at 1pm. Visit www.studyandgoabroad.com
Saturday, November 15th from 9am to 2pm - Open House - Saint Paul University. For more information, please contact recruitment officer, Emilie Fournier, at 613-236-1393 ext 2580 or by e-mail efournier@ustpaul.ca (KW Nov. 15)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
St. Luke is looking for two volunteers to help with movie night on October 17 from 5-9:30ish. Please contact stlukevolunteers@gmail.com if you are able to help out. (ER Oct. 17)
Volunteers Needed - Thursday, October 9th, 4pm - 9pm, 199 Berrigan for the Berrigan Elementary School BBQ. Duties may include set up, monitoring activities, face painting, distributing food orders and clean up. (1 hour shifts). Please email Esmat at : salameh252@yahoo.ca (KW Oct. 9)
Volunteer Opportunity at The Ravines Retirement Residence (Prince of Wales and Colonnade).
Activities include but not limited to coffee club, walking club, gardening club, social hour, bingo, afternoon tea and outings. Please contact Sonia Makus, Activity Aide - The Ravines at 613-288-7900 extension 1001.
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
Youth Net 20th Anniversary Celebration Saturday Oct 18: They will have a Showcase of positive strategies for coping with stress and maintaining good mental health. R112 Tabaret Hall - University of Ottawa 10:30 -12:30 for Youth only. 12:30 - 4:30 all are welcome. (JH Oct.18)
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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
Mother Teresa