MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, February 27, 2015
Day 1 - HS & Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
LOST EYEGLASSES: If anyone finds a pair of Frudenhams, prescription eyeglasses that are black with light blue accents, please return to the main office. (DD Feb. 27)
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. 27)
SKI CLUB REFUNDS: Ski Club is now finished for this season. If your son/daughter requires a refund for a Ski Club evening that they missed due to illness or an unforeseen circumstance, please fill out the refund request form (found in the main office or on mths.ca - under News & Docs) and return it to Mr. Nearing in room 320 by Friday, March 6th for a refund. Once your form is received, cheques will be issued, in the Parent name, within 2 weeks. Please note that only lift passes and ski rentals will be refunded. (KZ March 6)
LEGO donations: We are looking for donations of LEGO bricks and/or sets for our new grade 7/8 club.
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Red Maple: There will be no official Red Maple meeting today. Members are welcome to use their passes to come up to the Learning Commons after they eat their lunch. See you next week! (NBD Feb. 27)
7-8 Boys Hockey Schedule:
Tier 1: Wednesday March 11: Nepean Sportsplex Arena 1, 3:00-5;00pm
Monday March 23: Walter Baker, 3:00-5:00pm (with tier 2)
Tier 2: Monday March 9: Walter Baker, 3:00-5:00pm
Monday March 23: Walter Baker, 3:00-5:00pm (with tier 1)
Please let Mme Beraldin know if you cannot attend. (JB march 23)
7-8 School Play Schedule:
Scenes 2 & 3: Monday March 2: 3-4pm
Scenes 5 & 7: Thursday March 5: 3-4pm
All rehearsals are on stage. Please let Mme. Beraldin know if you cannot attend. (JB March 5)
Lego Club: A new lunch club is starting soon! The Lego Club will meet Thursdays at lunch in the Learning Commons. Any grade 7 or 8 interested in joining this club can sign up in the Learning Commons before/after school or at lunch. First meeting: Thursday, March 5th. (NBD March 4)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
White Pine: The White Pine group will meet today at lunch in the Seminar Room. See you soon! (NBD Feb 27)
Any high school student with knowledge of running the scorer's table at basketball games, and are willing to help out at 7/8 girls/boys basketball home games, are asked to speak with either Mr. Quinn or Mr. Rusch. The first home game is Tuesday March 3rd. Volunteers are needed for 6 regular season games and possible playoff games. The games run from 3:30pm until 5pm. Volunteer hours can be obtained for all games. Please let us know ASAP, if you are able to help out. (TQ March 6)
Costa Rica 2016 - Attention all adventurers who are signing up for the Costa Rica Trip next February! The student information meeting for next year's Costa Rica trip is this Monday at lunch in room 117. The parent information will follow in Monday, March 2nd at 6:00 pm at St, Francis Xavier High School. If you're interested in zip lining, stand up paddle boarding, snorkelling, volcanic hot springs, hiking, and staying in a tree house, this trip is for you! Only 12 spots available - secure your spot asap! If you love the beach and adventures on the water, this trip is for you! (SR march 20)
STUDENT SERVICES
Urgent request for clean and dry milk bags. Please drop off to Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services anytime between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm. Thank you. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Nominations are now open and accepted online until 5pm on April 17, 2105 for the 2015 Youth Ottawa Spirit of the Capital Youth Awards taking place this June 4, 2015. Winners receive a bursary ($1,000 for winners and $250 for runner-ups to be used for advancement of academics or social enterprise in line with the values of Youth Ottawa). For more information, email info@youthottawa.ca or visit www.spiritawards.ca
Mandarin MS Walk: Sunday, April 26th, 2015, Jean Talon Building, 170 Tunney's Pasture Driveway. Volunteers requested. For more information, please contact Michelle Davis at 613-728-1583 ex 3323 or info.ottawa@mssociety.ca (KW Apr. 26)
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.
Summer Student Employment. Apply online February 2nd to February 27th, 2015. Ottawa.ca/careers. (KW Feb. 27)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
The Irish Society/NCR organizes a St. Patrick’s parade each year (this year on March 14th (Saturday)) and we need volunteers (120 in fact) to help with traffic control. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Student Volunteers will receive six (6) community service hours for volunteering for the day. Volunteers should contact Mike McLaughlin at mclaugh@istar.ca for more information. (KW March 14)
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
On Wednesday, March 4th all Grade 12 students will be called to the wood floor gym for their Graduating Class Photo just prior to the end of period 2. (MC March 4)
Grade 12 students: Do you want to design your own grad ring or see what is available? Come to the atrium during your lunch period on Wednesday, March 4th and Thursday, March 5th and talk to a representative from Jostens' Rings. Booklets are available in Student Services. (KW March 5)
Prom will be held at the Sala San Marco on Preston Street on Friday May 29th from 5:30-11:00 pm. Grade 12 students are asked to sign into my.mths.ca and register their intent to attend, indicate food allergies, table preference, guest information (non-MT student) as well as vote for Prom King and Queen. At this time, each grade 12 student is allowed to purchase 1 ticket only. This can be done anytime online. During the week of April 6-10, tickets may be purchased in person at lunch, at which time guest tickets may also be purchased from your child's respective Vice-Principal and will require payment by cheque or cash ($80). (KZ Apr. 10)
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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