MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Friday, April 1 2016
HS Day 2 - 7/8 Day 3

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ski Club Refunds: All online refunds were done as of Friday, March 7th and should be in accounts by this week. People who paid by cash or cheque can expect their cheques to be ready in main office for pick-up by Monday, March 21st. Please remind your child to pick-up cheques!

A reminder to parents to please not do any pick-ups (or have cars) in the traffic circle between 2:45-3:05pm. We appreciate your understanding to this matter. (MC)

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 April 30)

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 Swim Team Try-outs - Those interested in joining the 7&8 swim team are asked to sign up on a list outside Mlle Pendergest's room (234).  Try-outs will be on held on April 12th from 3:15-4:15pm at Minto Recreation Complex (3500 Cambrian Rd). Attendance is mandatory at the try-out to be considered for the team. (CP & BL April 12)

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

Would you like to BE YOUR OWN BOSS? ...start your own summer business?  Applications are currently being accepted for the Government of Ontario - Summer Company Program which provides start-up money to kick-off a new summer business plus advice and mentorship from local business leaders to help get the business up and running. $3000 Grants available...  “Grant” means you don't have to pay it back!!!!! Learn more on The Business Buzz board outside room 216 or visit the application advisory service in room 213 at lunch each day.  Opportunity is knocking! (SM April 30)

MT Swim Team: End of season meeting. We will be handing out the awards and pizza. You won't want to miss this one! Room 310 Friday April 8th. (April 8 BB/PC)

High School Badminton practices are scheduled as follows. March 24th, 29th, 31st, and April 5th - 7:30-8:30 in the wood floor gym. (RB April 5)

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.

Summer Job and Volunteer Opportunities for students at Waupoos Family Farm.
Come see information sheet in Student Services for job descriptions. Summer volunteer opportunities include assisting with programming, cottage clean-up, laundry, animal care, gardening, weeding, painting, crafts, outdoor games, etc. Mondays to Saturdays available.  Summer volunteers are encouraged to participate one day per week, for 6 to 8 weeks.  Interview and police check required. Must be a minimum of 14 years to apply as a volunteer.  Phone 613-822-2189.  Email:  Contact@Waupoos.com
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

Looking for volunteers for Top Shelf 4 on 4 Barrhaven Ball Hockey Tournament on May 15, 2016.  Volunteer positions available pre-event (paperwork collection, distribution of event posters) and event day (Scoreboard, thirst station, set up, clean up, scorekeepers, runner, referees) Please visit topshelf4on4barrhaven.ca for all information. Complete the volunteer form online and submit to Julie Clement at info@barrhavengetbusy.ca (KW May 15)

The Daffodil Gala which is a charity event taking place at the Ottawa St. Anthony’s Soccer Italia Soccer Club (523 St. Anthony Street) in support of the Canadian Cancer Society is looking for student volunteers to support the committee on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Further information can be found at: www.daffodilgala.ca .Please note that we will require confirmation by noon March 23rdfor those who are interested and available to commit their time.  You will need to attend a brief (1.5 hours) orientation session on Friday, April 8th, 2016 at the Ottawa St. Anthony’s Soccer Italia Soccer Club. You need to arrive at 4:00pm on Saturday, April 9th and volunteer through to midnight. Dress is semi-formal/business casual - white shirt with dark pants or skirt (no tights please). A meal will be provided for all volunteers. For a full list of activities and requirements, please go to Student Services. (KW April 9)

LF Voluneteers for Run for Reach: We are pleased to invite your school to participate in the 31st annual Run for Reach, taking place on Sunday April 10, 2016 at City Hall. We would like to offer your students a unique and exciting opportunity to obtain their volunteer credits for their high school diploma. Volunteer positions include Set Up / Tear Down, Information Booth, On Route – barricades & water and more. Bands, duos and trios are also invited to play music for the participants and spectators along the Rideau Canal. By volunteering on race day, students will have the chance to win a great prize in our Volunteer Appreciation Raffle. Additionally, we would be delighted to have your students and staff members join in the 5 km Team Challenge.  For more information please visit: By email: runforreachcoordinator@gmail.com By mail to Reach Canada, 400 Coventry Road, Ottawa, ON K1K 2C7 (KW April 10)

LF Volunteers for CN Cycle for CHEO: On Sunday, May 1, 2016 we are holding our annual CN Cycle for CHEO, the hospital’s largest pediatric cancer fundraising event which last year raised over $942,000 for CHEO.  Funds raised are used to support lifesaving cancer research and treatment at CHEO.  This fun, non-competitive event offers a wide range of cycling (15K, 35K, 70K) and walking (2K, 5K) routes for people of all ages and abilities.  In order to make this a safe and enjoyable event, we need many volunteers especially Route Assistants!  Please log on to www.cncycle.ca , check out the position descriptions and sign up today!  You will receive an automatic confirmation e-mail when you register on-line, confirming the time and area for
which you have been scheduled.  A reminder e-mail will be sent on Tuesday, April 26, 2016.
High School Students – CN Cycle for CHEO is a great way to earn (6) volunteer hours.  Register online
with your friends at www.cncycle.ca.  Volunteers get a free bbq, t-shirt, a chance to win prizes and best
of all, the opportunity to help the children at CHEO.(KW April 26)

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 1st – Sunday, April 3rd, 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)

Run for  Reach Volunteers Needed: High school student volunteers needed for Sunday April 10th, at City Hall and along the Queen Elizabeth Driveway. Event is a Run for a local charitable and self-funded organization that promotes equality and justice for people with all disabilities. This is REACH Canada’s 35th Anniversary! Please encourage all your students
to join this #runforareason by volunteering.Volunteers are each asked to complete this form and send to the link or send copy to  Run for Reach Volunteer Coordinator: runforreachcoordinator@gmail.com (KW April 10)
 Reach is looking for volunteers for the 2016 Run for Reach,
Sunday April 10th 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sign-up online 
HERE OR Download a volunteer form HERE

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

U.S. College Expo: Wednesday April 27, 2016 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the National Gallery of Canada.
Learn about U.S. Admissions process, NCAA, Common Application and network with Representatives from American Colleges and Universities. Find more information on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), how to meet NCAA eligibility, which sports qualify for scholarships, what U.S. Coaches looking for, SAT/ACT and SAT Subject Tests, Prep School, vs. Community College and costs of going to an American College Admission is free but you must register online:http://uscollegeexpo.com/register.html
Join their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/uscollegeexpo for more information. (MP April 27)

Important Information Regarding Prom 2016: Prom tickets are $85 each. Now available for purchase online or will be on sale, in the atrium, from March 28-April 1 during high school lunch. Students may pay for their prom tickets (and guest) only after they have visited my.mths.ca and registered for tickets and input the required information. Students will not be given their tickets until their account with the school is cleared, their community service hours have been documented and they have returned their signed prom agreement. Tickets will be given out, in the atrium, approximately 1 week before prom. (KZ April 1)

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. (April 27)

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 HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday, March 31 2016
HS Day 1 - 7/8 Day 2

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Learning Commons will be closed all day today for the Literacy test. Devices and books will not be available to sign out. Please make alternate arrangements. Thank you! (NBD March 31)

Ski Club Refunds: All online refunds were done as of Friday, March 7th and should be in accounts by this week. People who paid by cash or cheque can expect their cheques to be ready in main office for pick-up by Monday, March 21st. Please remind your child to pick-up cheques!
A reminder to parents to please not do any pick-ups (or have cars) in the traffic circle between 2:45-3:05pm. We appreciate your understanding to this matter. (MC)

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 April 30)

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

The Learning Commons will be closed all day for the literacy test. There will be no lunch passes and the LEGO Club is cancelled for the day. Thank you! (NBD March 31)

7&8 Swim Team Try-outs - Those interested in joining the 7&8 swim team are asked to sign up on a list outside Mlle Pendergest's room (234).  Try-outs will be on held on April 12th from 3:15-4:15pm at Minto Recreation Complex (3500 Cambrian Rd). Attendance is mandatory at the try-out to be considered for the team. (CP & BL April 12)

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

Would you like to BE YOUR OWN BOSS? ...start your own summer business?  Applications are currently being accepted for the Government of Ontario - Summer Company Program which provides start-up money to kick-off a new summer business plus advice and mentorship from local business leaders to help get the business up and running. $3000 Grants available...  “Grant” means you don't have to pay it back!!!!! Learn more on The Business Buzz board outside room 216 or visit the application advisory service in room 213 at lunch each day.  Opportunity is knocking! (SM April 30)

MT Swim Team: End of season meeting. We will be handing out the awards and pizza. You won't want to miss this one! Room 310 Friday April 8th. (April 8 BB/PC)

Peer Helpers: We will have a wrap up meeting to discuss improvements and things to keep for next year's Peer Helper groups.  Please come ready with some ideas next Thursday, March 31st in room 310 at lunch.
(PC March 31)

High School Badminton practices are scheduled as follows. March 24th, 29th, 31st, and April 5th - 7:30-8:30 in the wood floor gym. (RB April 5)

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.

LF for a Tutor (math, organizational skills) for a Grade 6 student (boy) from St. Luke School.  Looking to pay $15/hour, twice a week right after school. Please contact Leanna McCaffrey at 613-986-8981.  Thank you. (KW March 30)

Summer Job and Volunteer Opportunities for students at Waupoos Family Farm.
Come see information sheet in Student Services for job descriptions. Summer volunteer opportunities include assisting with programming, cottage clean-up, laundry, animal care, gardening, weeding, painting, crafts, outdoor games, etc. Mondays to Saturdays available.  Summer volunteers are encouraged to participate one day per week, for 6 to 8 weeks.  Interview and police check required. Must be a minimum of 14 years to apply as a volunteer.  Phone 613-822-2189.  Email:  Contact@Waupoos.com
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

Looking for volunteers for Top Shelf 4 on 4 Barrhaven Ball Hockey Tournament on May 15, 2016.  Volunteer positions available pre-event (paperwork collection, distribution of event posters) and event day (Scoreboard, thirst station, set up, clean up, scorekeepers, runner, referees) Please visit topshelf4on4barrhaven.ca for all information. Complete the volunteer form online and submit to Julie Clement at info@barrhavengetbusy.ca (KW May 15)

The Daffodil Gala which is a charity event taking place at the Ottawa St. Anthony’s Soccer Italia Soccer Club (523 St. Anthony Street) in support of the Canadian Cancer Society is looking for student volunteers to support the committee on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Further information can be found at: www.daffodilgala.ca .Please note that we will require confirmation by noon March 23rdfor those who are interested and available to commit their time.  You will need to attend a brief (1.5 hours) orientation session on Friday, April 8th, 2016 at the Ottawa St. Anthony’s Soccer Italia Soccer Club. You need to arrive at 4:00pm on Saturday, April 9th and volunteer through to midnight. Dress is semi-formal/business casual - white shirt with dark pants or skirt (no tights please). A meal will be provided for all volunteers. For a full list of activities and requirements, please go to Student Services. (KW April 9)

LF Voluneteers for Run for Reach: We are pleased to invite your school to participate in the 31st annual Run for Reach, taking place on Sunday April 10, 2016 at City Hall. We would like to offer your students a unique and exciting opportunity to obtain their volunteer credits for their high school diploma. Volunteer positions include Set Up / Tear Down, Information Booth, On Route – barricades & water and more. Bands, duos and trios are also invited to play music for the participants and spectators along the Rideau Canal. By volunteering on race day, students will have the chance to win a great prize in our Volunteer Appreciation Raffle. Additionally, we would be delighted to have your students and staff members join in the 5 km Team Challenge.  For more information please visit: By email: runforreachcoordinator@gmail.com By mail to Reach Canada, 400 Coventry Road, Ottawa, ON K1K 2C7 (KW April 10)

LF Volunteers for CN Cycle for CHEO: On Sunday, May 1, 2016 we are holding our annual CN Cycle for CHEO, the hospital’s largest pediatric cancer fundraising event which last year raised over $942,000 for CHEO.  Funds raised are used to support lifesaving cancer research and treatment at CHEO.  This fun, non-competitive event offers a wide range of cycling (15K, 35K, 70K) and walking (2K, 5K) routes for people of all ages and abilities.  In order to make this a safe and enjoyable event, we need many volunteers especially Route Assistants!  Please log on to www.cncycle.ca , check out the position descriptions and sign up today!  You will receive an automatic confirmation e-mail when you register on-line, confirming the time and area for
which you have been scheduled.  A reminder e-mail will be sent on Tuesday, April 26, 2016.
High School Students – CN Cycle for CHEO is a great way to earn (6) volunteer hours.  Register online
with your friends at www.cncycle.ca.  Volunteers get a free bbq, t-shirt, a chance to win prizes and best
of all, the opportunity to help the children at CHEO.(KW April 26)

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 1st – Sunday, April 3rd, 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

U.S. College Expo: Wednesday April 27, 2016 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the National Gallery of Canada.
Learn about U.S. Admissions process, NCAA, Common Application and network with Representatives from American Colleges and Universities. Find more information on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), how to meet NCAA eligibility, which sports qualify for scholarships, what U.S. Coaches looking for, SAT/ACT and SAT Subject Tests, Prep School, vs. Community College and costs of going to an American College Admission is free but you must register online:http://uscollegeexpo.com/register.html
Join their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/uscollegeexpo for more information. (MP April 27)

Important Information Regarding Prom 2016: Prom tickets are $85 each. Now available for purchase online or will be on sale, in the atrium, from March 28-April 1 during high school lunch. Students may pay for their prom tickets (and guest) only after they have visited my.mths.ca and registered for tickets and input the required information. Students will not be given their tickets until their account with the school is cleared, their community service hours have been documented and they have returned their signed prom agreement. Tickets will be given out, in the atrium, approximately 1 week before prom. (KZ April 1)

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. (April 27)

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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