MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, February 13, 2015
Day 2 - HS & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
A REMINDER TO ALL TO TAKE CARE OF ANY OUTSTANDING FEES, LIBRARY FINES OR ANY OTHER MONIES OWED BY THIS FRIDAY THE 13TH . PLEASE CHECK my.mths.ca TO SEE IF YOU ARE ON THE LIST. (KZ FEB. 13)
SchoolCashOnline: Now that many families have signed up for our fast, friendly and convenient online banking option, we encourage parents to regularly check to see if there are any new additions to your child’s account. If you have yet to sign up for online banking, please go to: ocsb.schoolcashonline.com to register. If you don’t see an activity you wish to pay for online, please call Kathi Zimmer in our main office with details. (KZ Feb. 20)
LEGO donations: We are looking for donations of LEGO bricks and/or sets for our new grade 7/8 club. Donations can be dropped off to the Learning Commons. Thanks! (NBD Feb. 20)
No Valentine? No Problem! If you're feeling adventurous, stop by the Learning Commons and get set up on a blind date... with a book! Those of you who are willing to take a chance, just may end up finding your one-true-love, or you might suffer a disappointing first date. There are only so many literary love connections to be made, so stop by the Learning Commons before they're all taken! (NBD Feb. 14)
IN THE LEARNING COMMONS:
The Grade 7/8 Read-A-Thon is coming up very soon. Please return all money and pledge forms to the Learning Commons as soon as possible to save your spot.
Friday: The White Pine book club will meet during high school lunch in the seminar room. New members are welcome.
The Red Maple group will meet in the seminar room - the Learning Commons will be closed to all other students because of a math contest taking place during HS period 3.
Unfortunately, there will be no grade 7/8 clubs on Monday and Tuesday, however, the Learning Commons will remain open during the 7/8 lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Do not forget to sign up for passes.
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attention all 7/8 girls who signed up for the girls basketball team. Tryouts will be Tuesday February 17 (3-4 pm, Gym C/D), Monday February 23 (3-4 pm, Gym A/B), Tuesday February 24 (3-4 pm, Gym C/D), and Thursday February 26 (3-4 pm, Gym C/D). Please bring proper attire for game play. If you cannot make a tryout, please let Mr. Quinn know. (TQ Feb. 17)
Attention all 7/8 girls who signed up for the girls hockey team. There will be a brief meeting on Tuesday February 17 at the beginning of lunch in room 236 in order to go over tryout dates. (TQ Feb. 17)
READ-A-THON - Deadline extended. There are a few spots left. Do not miss out on an amazing day of reading and prizes. If you forgot your pledge sheet and/or payment, you can still hand it in next week or complete the online payment at https://ocsb.schoolcashonline.com (NBD Feb. 13)
Red Maple Book Club will be meeting this Friday. The Learning Commons will be closed during Friday's lunch, however, our Red Maple meeting is still on in the seminar room for members. Ms. Hussey will be discussing Dead Man's Switch. If you cannot attend, please see Ms. Bell-Dagenais in the Learning Commons. (NBD Feb. 13)
The annual MT Read-A-Thon is just around the corner. Final day to sign up is this Friday. Do not miss out on an amazing day of reading and fun on February 19th. Prizes will be awarded throughout the day. Extra forms are available in the Learning Commons or online payments can be made at https://ocsb.schoolcashonline.com
7-8 Boys Hockey: There will be a practice for Tier 1 team on February 23 @Walter Baker, from 3:00-4:30pm.
Please let Mme Beraldin know if you cannot make it. (JB Feb. 23)
Any 7/8 girl interested in trying out for the 7/8 Girls Basketball Team are asked to sign up outside of Mr. Quinn's Phys. Ed. Office. Tryout dates will follow shortly. (TQ Feb. 13)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
White Pine: The White Pine book club will meet at the start of lunch on Friday in the Learning Commons Seminar Room. This will be our first official meeting - new members are welcome. (NBD Feb 13)
Looking for two responsible students who would be willing to referee a 7-8 Boys Hockey Exhibition Game
Attention all peer helpers, there will be a short but important meeting on Tuesday, February 17 in room 302 at lunch. All peer helpers must attend. Please be prompt. Topic: Kindness week activity. (MB Feb. 17)
The Matchmaker results will be sold during High School lunch Thursday and Friday. Make sure to bring a Toonie. Find out who is your match. This is for High School students only. (MF Feb. 13)
Math Enrichment: Students in grade 9 to 11 planning to write the Waterloo Math Contest are reminded to bring $5 to their enrichment teacher BEFORE exams. You must bring in your money to be registered to write the contest on February 24. We will meet next on Wednesday, February 4th. (NR Feb. 24)
STUDENT SERVICES
The Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto is hosting an information session for applicants in the Ottawa area on February 21, 2015 at the Ottawa Convention Centre, Room 205/207, 55 Colonel By Drive, from 3PM to 5PM (registration begins at 2:30pm). Registration: http://uoft.me/FAS-Ottawa. (KW Feb. 21)
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.
LF a responsible student to tutor a Grade 4 boy in French, 2 to 3 times a week, either for community service hours or $. Please contact Julie at 613-784-9922. Thank you.
LF French Tutor: (immersion) for a grade 6 boy attending St. Luke elementary school. Looking for help once a week to start. If interested, please contact Mr. Kay at 613-823-8482. Thank you.
Winter 2015 Night School - Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. Classes run from February 18th to June 1st. Students must meet with their Guidance Counsellor to discuss course selection, complete the registration form and have a parent bring the completed/signed form to: During the day: 440 Albert St, Room E 112B, Monday, January 19th to Friday, February 6th 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. Evening Registration: At the School Offering Your Course; Merivale HS or Adult HS Monday, February 2nd and Tuesday, February 3rd from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. (KW Feb. 18)
Driver Education Program - Winter 2015. Registration runs from January 12th to February 18th.
Forms are available in Student Services. Classes run at Mother Teresa High School on Wednesdays from 3:15pm to 6:00pm. First class is February 25th. (KW Feb. 18)
Summer Student Employment. Apply online February 2nd to February 27th, 2015. Ottawa.ca/careers. (KW Feb. 27)
Once again this year there will be a Babysitting Course at the Ruth E. Dickinson Library during the March Break. For more information please visit the following links: www.menardsafetycourses.com, or
www.coursdesecuritemenard.com. (KZ March 13 )
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Havenlea-Chapman Mills Community Association is looking for student volunteers to help with their 8th annual Winter Family Fun Day on Saturday February 14th from 11 am to 2 pm. The event will take place in Cresthaven Park (near St. Andrew Catholic School). Students will be helping to run the carnival games and generally help people if needed. If interested, please contact Andrea Vronska at 613-850- 2680 or andrea@vronsky.ca. Please, make sure to wear warm clothing as the day is cold and we will be out for several hours! (KW –Feb 13)
Volunteers needed! We are coordinating our annual West End Basketball League (WEBL) Midget Girls Year-end Tournament and need basketball scorekeepers and timekeepers. The event takes place at LDHS starting from Friday (April 24th) after school until Sunday (April 26th) evening. We are looking for high school students and priority will be given to those who can commit to the whole tournament. This is a great way to pick up a ton of volunteer hours! For more information please contact: James Turner at vprec@nepeanbluedevils.ca (KW Apr. 24)
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
Concordia University Admissions Information Day is Saturday, February 14th from 10am to 4pm. Register at: concordia.ca/admissionsinformation day. Complete your application on site! Also, it's portfolio day, when members of the Faculty of Fine Arts are available to meet with future students one-on-one. Students will get valuable feedback on their artwork plus tips on putting together a strong portfolio as part of their application. (KW –Feb 13)
Are you looking to attend a US college or university? Pre-registration at USCOLLEGEEXPO.COM.
Ottawa, Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 6pm - 9pm at the National Art Centre. Free admission. For more information, see info@uscollegeexpo.com (KW April 15)
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
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