MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
HS Day 2 - 7/8 Day 2
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kindness Week February 16-19th :
Tuesday, February 16th: Shine with Kindness - wear bright
colours.
Wednesday, February 17th: Mix it Up with Kindness - wear mix
match colours
Thursday, February 18th: Team Kindness - Titan pride
Friday, February 19th: Hats on for Eric
The
Learning Commons is celebrating Black History Month. Please join us by reading
through our question and answer display posted in the Learning Commons. We
look forward to seeing you soon! Today's question is: I invented a machine
that made it possible to lubricate or oil a train engine while it was in
motion. Who am I?
A sum of money was found near the main entrance on Wednesday, February 10th. If you have lost any money
please come to the main office for more information. (MC Feb. 19)
Any Students who wanted to order a yearbook but did not do so in the
Fall, will have another opportunity between February 29th and March 11th. The Yearbook
staff will be available in the atrium over the lunch hours to take orders. A reminder.... the yearbooks are $40.00 and
can be paid for with on-line payment, by cheque or with cash. Don’t miss
out! Plan to get your yearbook during the first week of March
Also, if you are unsure as to whether or not
you purchased a yearbook for your child(ren), you can look in your online
banking profile in the payment history. This is available whether you paid
online or not. (AP March 11)
A reminder that the visitor parking
spaces at the front of the building are for those visiting our school, they are
not intended for students or staff. (MK Feb. 29)
Alpine Ski Team Upcoming important dates:
Wednesday,
February 17th: NCSSAA Alpine Championship Slalom Camp Fortune 7
-4pm
Thursday
February 18th: NCSSAA Alpine Championship Giant Slalom Camp
Fortune 7-4
Learning
Commons Seminar Room - When not booked by a
class, The Learning Commons Seminar Room will be a designated quiet study
space.
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
7-8 School Play: Rehearsal, Wednesday February 17th, 3-4pm on
the stage. (JB Feb. 17)
7-8
Boys Hockey: practice Thursday Feb 18th...time and
location to be determined. (JB
Feb. 18)
Annual Readathon for Gr.7/8 coming soon to the Learning Commons at Mother
Teresa. READ for FUN all day in the Learning Commons When?
Thursday February 25th. All are welcome to participate.
Please sign up and pick up a pledge form in the LC (MP Feb. 25)
Grade 7/8 Titan B-ball Sigh-up and Try-out: Any grade 7/8 boy interested
in trying out for the Titan basketball team please sign-up outside room 240
(Mr. Rusch's room) (GR Feb. 18)
Grade 7 tryout: Thursday, February 11th: 3-4 pm
Grade 8 tryout: Wednesday, Feb 17th: 3-4 pm
Those who are invited to the final tryout Grade 7 and Grade 8: Thursday February, 18th,
.3:00-4:00 pm
Clubs for Grades
7/8 every week in the Learning Commons:
Mondays:
Gr. 8 Games Club
Tuesdays:
Gr. 7 Games Club
Thursdays:
Gr. 7/8 Lego Builders Club
Fridays:
Gr. 7/8 Red Maple Book Club (New Books have now arrived!)
Grade
7/8 Photo Club will meet in room 339 on Wednesdays at 12:40. (HL)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Student Services Appointments: Students in grade 9 -12
who wish to meet with their Guidance Counsellors now make appointments on-line
through their my.mths.ca account. The appointment time will be
sent to the student's school email account. Students should be checking their
email regularly. Students in grade 7&8 are asked to continue to make the
appointment request in Students Services. (JH March 11)
After
School Literacy Class: The classes begin (Tuesday Feb. 2) at
3 pm in room 135. All students interested in preparing to write the Ontario
Secondary School Literacy Test are welcome to attend. Please drop your
permission form to Mrs. Watkinson in Students Services. (AB)
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.
March
Break Camp Flyers for Grade 7 students are now available in Student
Services. (KW March 11)
The City of Ottawa Parks, Recreation & Culture and Hummingbird Music
are hosting the 35th Annual Student Showcase at theCentrepointe
Theatre - Studio Theatre, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Saturday,
April 23, 2016, from 5pm to midnight. Showcase your talent in Battle
of the Bands, Singer Songwriter, Poetry Slam
Competitions for High School Youth. Entry Deadline is March
15, 2016. Auditions are March 22-23, 2016.
For more information or to register, please contact Jeff Logan at ottawastudentshowcase@ottawa.ca. Tickets
are $10. (KW March 15)
Summer High School
Credits in Ireland-The Irish Experience- 4-week credit programs in Ireland, at University
settings - Dublin and Cork cities July 2106. For information, visit their
website at: www.irishexperience.com
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
LF a French Tutor (2 nights a week) for an 11-year old
boy who lives in the Stonebridge area.
If interested, please
contact Marcia at marcia11aug@yahoo.ca or telephone at 613-692-6954.
(KW)
Volunteer
Opportunity, Sunday, April 24th, 2016 at the Jean Talon
Building, 170 Tunney's Pasture Driveway, for the Ottawa Mandarin MS Walk.
Apply: http://bit/ly/VolunteerOttawaMSWalk. For more
information, call 613-728-1583 ex 3323; info.ottawa@mssociety.ca (KW
April 24)
LF Volunteer Score Keeper's for the Year End Midget Boys
Basketball Tournament. This is a great opportunity for those who have not
completed their volunteer requirements, for those who are looking to get ahead
in their volunteer hours or for those who just would like to add to their
portfolio!
When: Friday April 2nd
- Sunday April 3, 2016
Location: Longfield Davidson Heights
HS
Reward: up to 40 volunteer hours
available
Experience: none required......we will
train you.
*Pizza Lunch on
the Saturday provided.
*sheets signed only on
the Sunday, after the tournament has completed*
Priority given to those who sign up for whole weekend.
For more information, please contact at: James Turner, Vice President,
Recreation Boys Nepean Blue Devils Basketball Association. Midget Boys
Convenor. West End Basketball Association Chair West End Basketball Association:VPrec@nepeanbluedevils.ca 613-899-2139 (cell)
(KZ April 2)
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
Attention Grade 12 students who are currently enrolled in a French class
or who were enrolled in a French class last Semester : If you are interested in
obtaining your DELF certification, please see Mme Laconi as soon as possible. (SL Feb. 19)
Are you interested in starting your own company this summer? Unsure
about where to start and how to finance it? The Summer Company Program has lots
of advice and possible funding up to $3000. For more information, visitwww.ontario.ca/summercompany.
(JH March 11)
Concordia
University: Admissions Information Day, Saturday, February 13, 2016, 10am to 4pm. Register at:concordia.ca/admissionsinformationday. Sir George
Williams Campus, 1515 Ste Catherine St. W, Montreal.
US
College Expo Canada - Supporting Canadian students who are considering
US educational options. Free Admission. Info and Pre-registration required at USCOLLEGEEXPO.COM
Ottawa-Wednesday, April 27, 2016, 6pm to 9pm
at the National Gallery of Canada
PARISHES SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY