MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, March 9, 2017
HS Day 2

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Remember to bring your money!   The ESL students are having a bake sale on Friday for our Lenten Project - Women at the Heart of Change - Development and Peace!   Come and taste delicious goodies from around the World!   (JB March 19)

At the end of the day, the expectation for students who are not involved in any extracurricular activities, is that students leave the building and make their way home.  Students who wish to remain after school to watch a school sporting event, are also expected to leave immediately after the game.  Make sure transportation arrangements are made in advance.  In the future, students who are found loitering around the school at the end of the day will formally speak to an administrator. (MK) 

Please check the items in the lost and found display from Monday to Friday (Mar 6 - 10). Items will be donated to charity on Friday after school. (SS March 10)

From Thursday March 2nd until Friday March 10th yearbooks will be on sale in the Atrium at lunch. We normally sell 700 books and this year 500 have been ordered. Everyone who normally orders a yearbook come down and check to see if you are on the list. There will be no extras in June. (AP March 10)

This is an invitation for any student (grade 7-12) or staff member interested in taking part in a social justice lenten project.  We will meet in the chapel from 3-4pm on Tuesday, February 28th to discuss Share Lent 2017 (a Development and Peace initiative). (HL/Dr Joe)

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)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Red Maple club will be meeting at the start of lunch in the Learning Commons on Friday, March 10th. Please bring your lunch. New members are welcome.  (NBD March 10)

The Makerspace Club will be having a meeting Thursday at the start of lunch in the Learning Commons. There will be crafts, Lego, knitting and lots more to choose from. Don't forget to bring your lunch with you. New members are welcome. (NBD March 9)

7/8 Ecoteam: This is a reminder that grade 7/8 ecoteam meets at lunch on Thursdays in room 240.  All grade 7/8 students interested in being good environmental stewards are invited to attend. (HL April 7)

Mini enrichment - students wishing to withdraw from mini enrichment must do so by Friday March 10th.  To do so use your username and password to withdraw online. You must bring the signed paperwork to Mrs. Chiasson in room 130 by Friday for the withdrawal to be approved.  (NC March 10)

Attention 7/8 girls hockey team members.  Please check your email regarding a google form that needs to be completed by Friday March 10.  This form will confirm your availability for the exhibition game and the tournament. (TQ March 10)

Grade 7/8 students interested in participating on the MT Math Olympics Team are invited to meet in room 240 Tuesday at the beginning of lunch for our first practice.  Practices will be held Tuesday at lunch and Wednesday after school. The Olympics are scheduled for March 8th.  (HL)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

A reminder that the final payment, photocopy of valid passport, and travel insurance verification for this year's New York City Trip is due before Friday, March 24th 2017 - if you have any questions or are ready to hand in these required items see Mr. Rowley in Room 136. (MR March 24)

The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) is Thursday, March 30 2017, which is a graduation requirement for all students working towards a secondary school diploma.   All students in Ontario will be writing in paper booklets this March.  Test preparation will be held for all grade 10 students, as well as for students in grade 11 and 12 who will be writing the test on March 27-29 during their period 3 class.  Practice tests and more information can be found at http://www.eqao.com/en/assessments/OSSLT/students.  Please see Mrs. Brady in room 201 if you have any questions. (AB March 30)

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.

Babysitter Training Course. For youth 12 years of age and older. Tuesday, March 14th from 9:00am - 5:00pm. Cost is $70. Training held at the Prince of Wales Manor. For info and registration visit www.basicswithkaren.ca (JH March 14)

Home Alone Program for children 10 years of age and older. Friday, March 17th from 9:00am - 5:00pm. Cost $70. Training held at the Prince of Wales Manor. For info and registration visit  www.basicswithkaren.ca (JH March 17)

Grade 12 students & parents: It is a very busy time for grade 12's. There are a number of you that have yet to sign up for the REMIND texts. This is a key tool for us sharing information. If you are not receiving these texts, you are missing important information including Graduation Info, Grad tickets, scholarship info, Prom details, etc.
To sign up: text @mtgrad2017 to 705-230-0217. You will receive a welcome text, there is no need to sign up for the App. If you prefer to receive an email go to rmd.at/mtgrad2017 on your computer to sign up. (JH March 10)

LF tutor (Science and English, a little French too) 2X a week. Student is in Grade 9. House is located on Daventry Crescent. Please call 613-302-9989. (KW)

LF a tutor, Tuesday and Thursday evenings (1 hr each night) to help with homework in Math, English and French. The student is female and attends M.P. Baxter school. Please contact Ms. Young at 613-769-9337.  Thank you. (KW)
Registration forms for the Winter 2017 Night School Program with the public board are now available in Student
Services.  Once you have completed your form and have signatures from your counsellor and parent along with your student status sheet, you must register in person at 440 Albert Street from Monday, January 23rd to Thursday, February 16th.   The registration office is open from January 23rd to Thursday, February 16th from 9 am to 4 pm.  The office will close at 6pm on Jan 26th/Feb 2nd/Feb 9th and 7:30 on Feb 16th.  The Winter session runs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm to 9:51pm.  First night is Tuesday, February 21st and last night is Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Woodroffe HS (2410 Georgina Drive)

LF a french tutor for a Grade 5 immersion student who attends Msgr Paul Baxter School, to tutor twice a week.  Tutor for community service hours or willing to pay. Please contact Mr. Diceman at 613-809-8125. (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

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

Volunteer Hour Opportunity during March Break. A non-profit organization is looking for help with a history digitization project. You need to be comfortable on a computer. Time slots are Monday to Friday from 8:00-4:00, you must make a minimum 5 hour commitment. Email halfper@gmail.com for further details and to apply. (JH March 10)
Nepean Housing Corporation is looking for volunteers to help run March Break Programming for kids ages 8-12.  Previous experience working with kids considered an asset.  Looking for people March 13th to 17th, 2017.  Contact Sara Dell'Oso; 613-823-8452 ext 119 or saradelloso@nepeanhousing.ca.  See also job posting on the Student Services bulletin board in the atrium. (KW March 10)

Community Service Hours with Nepean Ringette Association: Thursday, March 9th to Sunday March 12th at the Nepean Sportsplex and Walter Baker Sports Centre during their AA Provincial Champions tournament weekend.  If interested , please contact Annu Chopra at tourn_volunteer@nepeanravens.ca  Check the Student Services Bulletin Board in the atrium. (KW March 9)

Christie Lake Kids Camp is looking to hire staff for this summer.  This is a summer volunteer position. The position is open to youth aged 15-17.  Students receive extensive training to work with at-risk children and youth in a residential environment while earning first aid and swimming certifications, 650 volunteer hours are also awarded for each summer of work.  Please see the Student Services Bulletin Board in the atrium for more information and application.

Looking for High School student volunteers for the Ottawa Children’s Festival!
Please visit this link if interested: register at http://ottawachildrensfestival.ca/volunteer/ (KW May 24)

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 all Grads!  Are you planning to go to this year's prom? If so, you must register online through my.mths to indicate seating preferences, guests, and vote for Prom King and Queen. Once you've registered, you may purchase your ticket online as of Friday, March 10. Tickets are $85 each and will be on sale in the atrium during the week of April 3-7 if you want to pay with cash or cheque.  All ticket sales will be closed on Friday, April 7th. (CH April 7)

Interested in Architecture or Design? Carleton University offers summer programs for students interested in learning about the field of architecture, including 2.5 day workshops and week-long camps that include studio work, portfolio prep, and opportunity exploration. The deadline to apply is June 9, 2017, but register early as space is limited! For more information and to register, please visit the following website: https://carleton.ca/architecture/programs/imagine-architecture/ (CR April 7)
  
University of Ottawa Open House, Saturday March 18 from 9:00am - 4:00pm
Through faculty presentations, an information fair and campus tours, students will be able to: discover their future campus (classrooms, residences and sports facilities), meet experts and get answers to their questions, speak with current uOttawa students . (JH March 17)

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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