MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
HS: Day 1


WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade is taking place Sunday, November 20th 2016 at 5:30pm.
Once again, school bursary awards will be available.  Mother Teresa High School won $1,000 last year for the best float at the High School level! You can sign up as a volunteer for the event and/or create a team to plan and build our school float.....Please check www.SantaClausBarrhaven.com for more information about the event, how to sign up as volunteer and how to register your float for free. (KW Nov. 20)

MT students have a long tradition of  participating in our local Legion's Poster and Writing Contest for Remembrance Day.  It is a great way to shine and show your talents!   This year we are looking for art, writing or video projects.  Posters can be in black and white or colour, with the theme-Remembrance   We are also looking for essays or poems.   You can write stories, journals, recollections from family members, etc.   Maximum words for the literary contest is 500, maximum lines for poetry is 32 lines.    Posters and writing can be in French or English.   (no larger than 56 X 71 cm - no bristol boards, canvas please....)  If you have any questions, or would like a registration form, please see Mrs. Birmingham in room 230.   Deadline is November 11th!   Good luck. (JB Nov. 11)

Inviting Military Personnel to the Remembrance Day Service: If you have a military parent, relative or friend that you'd like to invite to our school Remembrance Day Service on November 11th please pick up an invitation outside of the school office or outside of Mme Kinloch's room 232. (JK Nov. 10) 

RedBlacks Tickets for Sale: The football team is selling Ottawa RedBlacks tickets for their final game of the season on November 4,@ 7:00 pm. Tickets are $30. Tickets can be purchased in the atrium every morning before homeroom. Students who have purchased tickets online can pickup their tickets in the atrium in the morning. (AC Nov. 4)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

7/8 Tchoukball: Any grade 7/8’s interested in trying out for Tchoukball, please sign up outside Room 231 by Friday, November 4th. Remember that if you have been part of a school team already this year, you are not eligible to tryout for the Tchoukball team. The first tryout will take place on Wednesday, November 9th after school from 3-4 pm. (MM Nov. 9)

Remembrance Day Service - Attention Cadets: Any gr. 7/8 or high school cadets interested in participating  in our Remembrance Day Service on November 11th are asked to sign up on the list outside of Mme Kinloch's room. (room 232) We are looking for cadets to march in the flag parade, sell poppies, etc. (JK Nov 10)

Grade 7/8 Students are invited to visit the Learning Commons before school. Lunch passes have to be signed out every day.
Days for Gr.7/8 will alternate:
Mondays:  Gr.7/8 
Wednesdays & Fridays:  Gr. 7 only
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Gr.8 only
 Red Maple (the Grade 7/8 Book Club) is coming soon. Please sign up in the Learning Commons.

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wrestling: The first wrestling practice will be Wednesday, November 2nd at 3:05 in the caf gym. New members are welcome. Please see Mr. Liska, Mr Lefrançois or Mr Connor for more information. (BC Nov. 2)
During the lunch period, no High School student is permitted on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the new wing which is the 7/8 classroom areas. (MK)

H.S Boys' Varsity Hockey try-outs: will take place on November 8th @ Nepean Sportsplex "2" from 3:30-4:30 and November 10 @ Walter Baker "B" from 3:30-4:30.  This is Contact Hockey so Full equipment is needed, please make sure that you have a light and dark jersey with you.  See Mr. Gervasi in room 309 for more details. (MG Nov. 10)

 Do you have basketball score keeping experience? Do you need community service hours? Mr. Rowley is looking for FOUR basketball score keeping experienced students to volunteer to score keep for the Senior Boys' basketball season. This will require 5 games after school at 4:00 pm between December and February and 3 tournament games on the weekend of January 12-14 2017 - earn up to 20 community service hours - if experienced and interested see Mr. Rowley in Room 136. (MR)

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.

Looking for a french tutor, one day a week, (community service hours opportunity, could lead to a paying job) for a grade 2 student attending Msgr Paul Baxter school.  Family lives close to the school.  ​Please contact Benny at either 613-710-0883 or 613-627-4965.  (KW)

The Milk Bags 4 Haiti Club meets on Wednesdays at senior lunch time in the career centre. We are in need of specific milk bags to continue our mats project.
If you have any of the following milk bags at home that you are willing to part with, please send them to school to the attention of ​Mrs. Watkinson.  Thank you.
Neilson brandred, light blue, dark blue, green
Sealtest brand: med/dark blue, light purple, light blue, red
Beatrice brand: light and dark blue

Carleton University FREE Saturday Engineering and Design Sessions from November 5th to December 3rd.  An in-depth look at program of your choice, followed by a hands-on lab experiement/demo and a tour of the facilities and campus.  Parents can register to accompany their children.  For more info or to register online, please visit carleton.ca/engineering-design/seds.  All sessions begin at 9:30am. (KW Dec. 3)

The Irish Experience Summer Programs in Ireland.  27 days in duration and offers 110 hours of instructional time to fulfill requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum requirements. Grade 11 English (ENG3U),Grade 12 English (ENG4U),Grade 12 English (ENG4C)
Grade 12 Studies in Literature (ETS4C).  Check out their website for further information and program costs at:  www.irishexperience.com (KW )

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Nepean Ringette Association is looking for student volunteers to help out at the Nepean Sportsplex and Walter Baker Sports Centre during their tournament weekend: Thursday, November 17th to Sunday, November 20th, 2016Please contact student volunteer coordinator, Anna Chopra at tourn_volunteer@nepeanravens.ca (KW Nov. 20)

Leisure at Carleton Lodge Long Term Care Home: Do you need your 40 hours of community service? Then contact us…You can register for one or more of the following assignments:
- Work in the Tuck Shop
- Help at church services
- Help out at mealtime –
-Help Recreation staff with activities
If you are interested, go to http://ottawa.ca/en/volunteering-city- Ottawa and complete an application in the “Student Program” option for Carleton Lodge. This site also provides more available assignment opportunities Students are expected to commit to a minimum of 2 hours of volunteering per visit, work on a regular schedule, and to abide by the rules of the Home. If you have any questions, please contact Kim at: kimc6193@gmail.com (KZ )

GRADE 12’s / GRADS

Here are the deadlines regarding the grad section for the yearbook:
November 14, 2016 - Baby Photos
December 16, 2016 - Grad write ups 
January 14, 2017 - Grad survey 
Grads can email write ups and baby photos to mthsgrads1617@gmail.com. Hard copy photos can be put in the box in students services.
This is your yearbook. Make it a good one. If we don't get 50% returns by the deadline then that section gets taken out of the yearbook. (AP Nov. 23)

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

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
Monday, October 31, 2016
HS: Day 2


WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade is taking place Sunday, November 20th 2016 at 5:30pm.
Once again, school bursary awards will be available.  Mother Teresa High School won $1,000 last year for the best float at the High School level! You can sign up as a volunteer for the event and/or create a team to plan and build our school float.....Please check www.SantaClausBarrhaven.com for more information about the event, how to sign up as volunteer and how to register your float for free. (KW Nov. 20)

MT students have a long tradition of  participating in our local Legion's Poster and Writing Contest for Remembrance Day.  It is a great way to shine and show your talents!   This year we are looking for art, writing or video projects.  Posters can be in black and white or colour, with the theme-Remembrance   We are also looking for essays or poems.   You can write stories, journals, recollections from family members, etc.   Maximum words for the literary contest is 500, maximum lines for poetry is 32 lines.    Posters and writing can be in French or English.   (no larger than 56 X 71 cm - no bristol boards, canvas please....)  If you have any questions, or would like a registration form, please see Mrs. Birmingham in room 230.   Deadline is November 11th!   Good luck. (JB Nov. 11)

Inviting Military Personnel to the Remembrance Day Service: If you have a military parent, relative or friend that you'd like to invite to our school Remembrance Day Service on November 11th please pick up an invitation outside of the school office or outside of Mme Kinloch's room 232. (JK Nov. 10) 

RedBlacks Tickets for Sale: The football team is selling Ottawa RedBlacks tickets for their final game of the season on November 4,@ 7:00 pm. Tickets are $30. Tickets can be purchased in the atrium every morning before homeroom. Students who have purchased tickets online can pickup their tickets in the atrium in the morning. (AC Nov. 4)

Halloween Spirit Week: Our first school spirit week will be starting on 
Monday (October 31stis Halloween, so wear your costumes! Boo!

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Remembrance Day Service - Attention Cadets: Any gr. 7/8 or high school cadets interested in participating  in our Remembrance Day Service on November 11th are asked to sign up on the list outside of Mme Kinloch's room. (room 232) We are looking for cadets to march in the flag parade, sell poppies, etc. (JK Nov 10)

Grade 7/8 Students are invited to visit the Learning Commons before school. Lunch passes have to be signed out every day.
Days for Gr.7/8 will alternate:
Mondays:  Gr.7/8 
Wednesdays & Fridays:  Gr. 7 only
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Gr.8 only
 Red Maple (the Grade 7/8 Book Club) is coming soon. Please sign up in the Learning Commons.

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wrestling: The first wrestling practice will be Wednesday, November 2nd at 3:05 in the caf gym. New members are welcome. Please see Mr. Liska, Mr Lefrançois or Mr Connor for more information. (BC Nov. 2)
During the lunch period, no High School student is permitted on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the new wing which is the 7/8 classroom areas. (MK)

H.S Boys' Varsity Hockey try-outs: will take place on November 8th @ Nepean Sportsplex "2" from 3:30-4:30 and November 10 @ Walter Baker "B" from 3:30-4:30.  This is Contact Hockey so Full equipment is needed, please make sure that you have a light and dark jersey with you.  See Mr. Gervasi in room 309 for more details. (MG Nov. 10)

Do you have basketball score keeping experience? Do you need community service hours? Mr. Rowley is looking for FOUR basketball score keeping experienced students to volunteer to score keep for the Senior Boys' basketball season. This will require 5 games after school at 4:00 pm between December and February and 3 tournament games on the weekend of January 12-14 2017 - earn up to 20 community service hours - if experienced and interested see Mr. Rowley in Room 136. (MR)

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.

Looking for a french tutor, one day a week, (community service hours opportunity, could lead to a paying job) for a grade 2 student attending Msgr Paul Baxter school.  Family lives close to the school.  ​Please contact Benny at either 613-710-0883 or 613-627-4965.  (KW)

The Milk Bags 4 Haiti Club meets on Wednesdays at senior lunch time in the career centre. We are in need of specific milk bags to continue our mats project.
If you have any of the following milk bags at home that you are willing to part with, please send them to school to the attention of ​Mrs. Watkinson.  Thank you.
Neilson brandred, light blue, dark blue, green
Sealtest brand: med/dark blue, light purple, light blue, red
Beatrice brand: light and dark blue

Carleton University FREE Saturday Engineering and Design Sessions from November 5th to December 3rd.  An in-depth look at program of your choice, followed by a hands-on lab experiement/demo and a tour of the facilities and campus.  Parents can register to accompany their children.  For more info or to register online, please visit carleton.ca/engineering-design/seds.  All sessions begin at 9:30am. (KW Dec. 3)

The Irish Experience Summer Programs in Ireland.  27 days in duration and offers 110 hours of instructional time to fulfill requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum requirements. Grade 11 English (ENG3U),Grade 12 English (ENG4U),Grade 12 English (ENG4C)
Grade 12 Studies in Literature (ETS4C).  Check out their website for further information and program costs at:  www.irishexperience.com (KW )

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Nepean Ringette Association is looking for student volunteers to help out at the Nepean Sportsplex and Walter Baker Sports Centre during their tournament weekend:  Thursday, November 17th to Sunday, November 20th, 2016Please contact student volunteer coordinator, Anna Chopra at tourn_volunteer@nepeanravens.ca (KW Nov. 20)


Leisure at Carleton Lodge Long Term Care Home: Do you need your 40 hours of community service? Then contact us…You can register for one or more of the following assignments:
- Work in the Tuck Shop
- Help at church services
- Help out at mealtime –
-Help Recreation staff with activities
If you are interested, go to http://ottawa.ca/en/volunteering-city- Ottawa and complete an application in the “Student Program” option for Carleton Lodge. This site also provides more available assignment opportunities Students are expected to commit to a minimum of 2 hours of volunteering per visit, work on a regular schedule, and to abide by the rules of the Home. If you have any questions, please contact Kim at: kimc6193@gmail.com (KZ )
GRADE 12’s / GRADS
Here are the deadlines regarding the grad section for the yearbook:
November 14, 2016 - Baby Photos
December 16, 2016 - Grad write ups 
January 14, 2017 - Grad survey 
Grads can email write ups and baby photos to mthsgrads1617@gmail.com. Hard copy photos can be put in the box in students services.
This is your yearbook. Make it a good one. If we don't get 50% returns by the deadline then that section gets taken out of the yearbook. (AP Nov. 23)

 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

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
Friday, October 28, 2016
HS: Day 1


WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade is taking place Sunday, November 20th 2016 at 5:30pmOnce again, school bursary awards will be available.  Mother Teresa High School won $1,000 last year for the best float at the High School level! You can sign up as a volunteer for the event and/or create a team to plan and build our school float.....Please check www.SantaClausBarrhaven.com for more information about the event, how to sign up as volunteer and how to register your float for free. (KW Nov. 20)

MT students have a long tradition of  participating in our local Legion's Poster and Writing Contest for Remembrance Day.  It is a great way to shine and show your talents!   This year we are looking for art, writing or video projects.  Posters can be in black and white or colour, with the theme-Remembrance   We are also looking for essays or poems.   You can write stories, journals, recollections from family members, etc.   Maximum words for the literary contest is 500, maximum lines for poetry is 32 lines.    Posters and writing can be in French or English.   (no larger than 56 X 71 cm - no bristol boards, canvas please....)  If you have any questions, or would like a registration form, please see Mrs. Birmingham in room 230.   Deadline is November 11th!   Good luck. (JB Nov. 11)

Inviting Military Personnel to the Remembrance Day Service: If you have a military parent, relative or friend that you'd like to invite to our school Remembrance Day Service on November 11th please pick up an invitation outside of the school office or outside of Mme Kinloch's room 232. (JK Nov. 10) 

RedBlacks Tickets for Sale: The football team is selling Ottawa RedBlacks tickets for their final game of the season on November 4,@ 7:00 pm. Tickets are $30. Tickets can be purchased in the atrium every morning before homeroom. Students who have purchased tickets online can pickup their tickets in the atrium in the morning. (AC Nov. 4)

Halloween Spirit Week: Our first school spirit week will be starting on 
Friday (October 28th) Bad Fashion Day. Don't forget that
Monday (October 31stis Halloween, so wear your costumes! Boo!

Learning Commons: Do you need Bristol board for a school project?  You are in luck - you can now buy Bristol board from the Learning Commons for $1! (AH Oct. 28)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Remembrance Day Service - Attention Cadets: Any gr. 7/8 or high school cadets interested in participating  in our Remembrance Day Service on November 11th are asked to sign up on the list outside of Mme Kinloch's room. (room 232) We are looking for cadets to march in the flag parade, sell poppies, etc. (JK Nov 10)

Grade 7/8 Students are invited to visit the Learning Commons before school. Lunch passes have to be signed out every day.
Days for Gr.7/8 will alternate:
Mondays:  Gr.7/8 
Wednesdays & Fridays:  Gr. 7 only
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Gr.8 only
 Red Maple (the Grade 7/8 Book Club) is coming soon. Please sign up in the Learning Commons.

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wrestling: The first wrestling practice will be Wednesday, November 2nd at 3:05 in the caf gym. New members are welcome. Please see Mr. Liska, Mr Lefrançois or Mr Connor for more information. (BC Nov. 2)
Vermont Ski Trip: There will be a meeting for all those interested in the Ski Trip to Vermont or the Alpine Ski team this year. The meeting will be at 11.25 in room 103 on Friday, October 28th. This meeting will just be to gauge interest for both. (AP Oct. 28)
Biology Competition: Any students in grade 11 or 12 who are interested in the U of T Biology competition - please come to an information session on Friday Oct. 28 in room 202 at the beginning of lunch. (SS Oct. 28)

White Pine: If you enjoy reading, sign up for the White Pine reading club in the Learning Commons.  This year's White Pinenominated books cover a wide range of topics from schizophrenic episodes, terrorism, survival, teen pregnancy, life in luxury vs. life in the the slums of India, living with an alcoholic parent, rebelling from life as a political hostage, to blending the lines between imagination and real life.  Click on the link below to see the list of books and descriptions, and choose your favorites. (AH Oct. 28)

During the lunch period, no High School student is permitted on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the new wing which is the 7/8 classroom areas. (MK)

H.S Boys' Varsity Hockey try-outs: will take place on November 8th @ Nepean Sportsplex "2" from 3:30-4:30 and November 10 @ Walter Baker "B" from 3:30-4:30.  This is Contact Hockey so Full equipment is needed, please make sure that you have a light and dark jersey with you.  See Mr. Gervasi in room 309 for more details. (MG Nov. 10)

Do you have basketball score keeping experience? Do you need community service hours? Mr. Rowley is looking for FOUR basketball score keeping experienced students to volunteer to score keep for the Senior Boys' basketball season. This will require 5 games after school at 4:00 pm between December and February and 3 tournament games on the weekend of January 12-14 2017 - earn up to 20 community service hours - if experienced and interested see Mr. Rowley in Room 136. (MR)

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.

Looking for a french tutor, one day a week, (community service hours opportunity, could lead to a paying job) for a grade 2 student attending Msgr Paul Baxter school.  Family lives close to the school.  ​Please contact Benny at either 613-710-0883 or 613-627-4965.  (KW)

The Milk Bags 4 Haiti Club meets on Wednesdays at senior lunch time in the career centre. We are in need of specific milk bags to continue our mats project.
If you have any of the following milk bags at home that you are willing to part with, please send them to school to the attention of ​Mrs. Watkinson.  Thank you.
Neilson brandred, light blue, dark blue, green
Sealtest brand: med/dark blue, light purple, light blue, red
Beatrice brand: light and dark blue

Carleton University FREE Saturday Engineering and Design Sessions from November 5th to December 3rd.  An in-depth look at program of your choice, followed by a hands-on lab experiement/demo and a tour of the facilities and campus.  Parents can register to accompany their children.  For more info or to register online, please visit carleton.ca/engineering-design/seds.  All sessions begin at 9:30am. (KW Dec. 3)

The Irish Experience Summer Programs in Ireland.  27 days in duration and offers 110 hours of instructional time to fulfill requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum requirements. Grade 11 English (ENG3U),Grade 12 English (ENG4U),Grade 12 English (ENG4C)
Grade 12 Studies in Literature (ETS4C).  Check out their website for further information and program costs at:  www.irishexperience.com (KW )

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Nepean Ringette Association is looking for student volunteers to help out at the Nepean Sportsplex and Walter Baker Sports Centre during their tournament weekend: Thursday, November 17th to Sunday, November 20th, 2016Please contact student volunteer coordinator, Anna Chopra at tourn_volunteer@nepeanravens.ca (KW Nov. 20)

St Luke's is holding a Halloween Spooktacular event on Fri Oct 28th from 5-9 pm. Looking for highschool students who need volunteer hours. Below is a description of the event:  Fri Oct 28th. Set up 4-5pm. Event 5-9pm. Clean up after. We need your help setting up tables, chairs, decorations, a haunted house, games and raffle tables. We also need volunteers to run the games and raffle tables with adult help, and help with clean up afterwards. If you're interested in helping us, please email Krista at kdetmers@live.ca (KW Oct. 28)

Leisure at Carleton Lodge Long Term Care Home: Do you need your 40 hours of community service? Then contact us…You can register for one or more of the following assignments:
- Work in the Tuck Shop
- Help at church services
- Help out at mealtime –
-Help Recreation staff with activities
If you are interested, go to http://ottawa.ca/en/volunteering-city- Ottawa and complete an application in the “Student Program” option for Carleton Lodge. This site also provides more available assignment opportunities Students are expected to commit to a minimum of 2 hours of volunteering per visit, work on a regular schedule, and to abide by the rules of the Home. If you have any questions, please contact Kim at: kimc6193@gmail.com (KZ )

GRADE 12’s / GRADS

Here are the deadlines regarding the grad section for the yearbook:
November 14, 2016 - Baby Photos
December 16, 2016 - Grad write ups 
January 14, 2017 - Grad survey 
Grads can email write ups and baby photos to mthsgrads1617@gmail.com. Hard copy photos can be put in the box in students services.
This is your yearbook. Make it a good one. If we don't get 50% returns by the deadline then that section gets taken out of the yearbook. (AP Nov. 23)

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

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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