MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
HS Day 2
WHOLE SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MT Spirit Week: April 24-28th
Show your Titan pride by participating.
Monday: Millionaire Monday
Tuesday: Tourist Day
Wednesday: Twin
Day
Thursday: Canadiana Day
Friday: Comfy Day.
Mini Enrichment is fast approaching (May 1-5). Participants should be checking with teachers
prior to, to discuss what they will be missing. Each university has an
orientation day, students have been provided with this info. www.emcp-pmce.ca has a
section with Information and FAQ. Parents should contact the school if their
child will be absent from mini enrichment. Classes run from 9-3
daily. Please see Mrs. Chiasson in Rm 130 if you have any questions. (NC April 28)
Multicultural Show:
Any students (Grade 7 to 12) interested in participating in this year's
Multicultural Show on Wednesday May 24th are asked to
sign up for auditions outside the dance room. Individuals and group acts are
welcome to audition during HS lunch and after school on Monday May 1 and Wednesday May 3, 2017. (AB
May 3)
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)
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
There will be an important rehearsal after school today (Tuesday April 25th) from 3:00-4:30 for ALL cast, choir and dancers. Please see Mrs De Pippo if you are not able to attend. This is the final practice for the preview coming next week! (JD April 25)
7/8 Boys touch football tryouts will be April 24th and April
25th at 3:10 pm. Be prepared for both an indoor and an outdoor
tryout. Don't be late! (KB April 25)
Every Wednesday in April is WASTE FREE LUNCH DAY. For a chance to win
a prize....if you have a waste free lunch, find the waste free lunch police
at the table near the vending machines before you eat. Look for posters with
WASTE FREE LUNCH suggestions posted near the cafeteria or go to: http://www.wastefreelunch.com/uploads/File/Resources_2015/Parent_Resource__Fridge_Reminder_Resource__2015.pdf (April 26)
HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
REACH FOR THE TOP INTRAMURALS:
Senior Lunch: Learning Commons Seminar Room
Wednesday April 26 -- Vector Addiction vs
The Savages
Friday April 28 -- DJPS vs Titanic Swim
Team
Boys Varsity Baseball: Boys
interested in playing on the boys varsity baseball team will have a throwing
practice on
Tuesday after school in
the field across the street from the school. See you there. (LB April 25)
Costa Rica 2018:
All students interested in going on the Costa Rica experience
of a lifetime Feb. 2018 please come to an information session at 11:30 am on Friday,
April 28th in room 131 (the new fitness room). This trip is for
you if you enjoy adventure and the outdoors. Please see Mrs. Ragaisis if
you have any questions. (SR Apr 28)
H.S. Lacrosse: The game
scheduled for Monday vs. St.F.X. has been
postponed. The team will practice after school instead of the game. (JL April 24)
Marine biology excursion September 13-17th, 2017: Students enrolled
in grade 11 or 12 biology are eligible to participate in a marine biology trip
at the Huntsman Marine Science Center in St. Andrew's, New
Brunswick. If you are interested and would like further details, please
see Ms. D'Angela in room 211 following announcements. (ED Apr 26)
HS Swim Team: Our end of year luncheon will be Friday, April 28th in room 310!
Please see Mr. Côté for any dietary needs prior to Wednesday. (PC April 27)
Girls Varsity Soccer:
There will be a tryout Monday, April 24th after
school for any girls interested in
playing on the girls varsity soccer team. Please come prepared to play in the
gym as well as outdoors. (CN April 24)
New York City Trip:
Those high school students going on the New York City trip in
May are asked to attend a mandatory and very important
meeting at lunch on Wednesday, April 26th 2017 in
Room 136. (MR April 26)
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.
The YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange is a national exchange
program offering opportunities for youth to gain valuable work experience,
explore another part of Canada and improve their second official language
skills, all for the cost of $100 (travel and activity costs are all covered by
the program!). More specifically, it is a 6-week summer program for
16- and 17-year-old youth. In Ontario, each English-speaking participant
is matched with a French-speaking participant from Québec and the two youth are
hosted in one another’s homes to deepen their cultural experience. Youth are
also provided with a full-time summer job in the non-profit sector.
During weekends, the youth will join their Local YMCA Coordinator in group
activities to explore their new community and form lasting memories. Please sign up in Student Services by Friday
May 12. (KW May 12)
Summer School Registration forms
from the Ottawa Catholic School Board are now available in Student Services. Registration period is
from May 1 to June 28. Final registration date is Wednesday,
June 28, from 9am to 1pm at St. Nicholas Adult High School (West
Campus) 893 Admiral Avenue.
Forms
must be completed/signed by student and parent and then approved by a Student
Services counsellor. Summer school locations are Holy Trinity HS,
Immaculata HS, St. Pius X HS and L.B. Pearson HS. L.B. Pearson has online
courses only.(KW)
Attention all students interested in a coop
placement with Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of Ottawa
for next year. Please see Mrs. OSullivan
(room 320) , Mr Francoeur or Mrs Rivington by Friday May 12th. You must send your resume to coop@mths.ca as soon as possible and the coop teacher will discuss
with you how the "Meet you in School
Program" works. There is a big application package to complete and you must get different letters of reference. (MO May 8)
Program" works. There is a big application package to complete and you must get different letters of reference. (MO May 8)
Attention all
students interested in a coop placement with Ottawa Police for
next year. Please see Mrs. OSullivan (room 320). Mr. Francoeur or Mrs Rivington before Friday April 28.
Only two students form MTHS will be
selected for interviews in May with the Ottawa Police. You must send your resume to coop@mths.ca as soon as possible and the coop teacher will
discuss with you the possible job placements.
You will also need 2 letters of reference. There are 7
areas available and you will only be interviewed for your first and second preference. (MO April 28)
areas available and you will only be interviewed for your first and second preference. (MO April 28)
Interested in US colleges? Register to attend the US
College Expo, taking place on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the National
Gallery of Canada. 6pm-7pm US college admissions panel
discussion, 7pm - 9pm public exhibit. Please register at uscollegeexpo.com (KW May 2)
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 April 28)
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon
Boat Festival, Mooney's Bay Park, June 22-25, 2017. LF
volunteers for bike parking, children's area, docks and staging, green team,
VIP and Festival kitchen, welcome crew, etc....Register at dragonboat.net/lvolunteer.aspx
Volunteers needed for the Nepean Eagles Football Club. LF
cheerleading coaches to teach cheers and half-time dance routines to junior and
senior squads. Spring Camp is May 23, 24, 25th. Cheerleaders
practice twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) at Bob Stephen Park in
Barrhaven. Email: NepeanEaglesCheer@gmail.com (KW May 18)
The Ottawa Dog Rescue is
looking for volunteers for the month of April, May, and June. If you are a high school, university or any
student who still needs to log in volunteer hours, we have a challenge for
you!!!! ODR has partnered with Pet
Valu Beechwood in an attempt to reach a fundraising goal for April. If you
would like to help us raise some much needed funds, we have several ideas that
are easily tackled by students and we will sign off on volunteer hours!
E-mail us at ottawadogrescue@gmail.com for
more information and we will be happy to chat with you and support your efforts
in any way we can! NOTE - Must be completed by END OF APRIL (KZ
April 28)
LF Volunteers : Watson’s Mill on Sunday June 4th Our event Gathering
in the Square: Celebrating 150 years of Canada. (KW June 4 )
Here are some of the things you might be asked to do:
- Games and crafts:
Supervise the children’s area and help them make crafts and play games
- Greet visitors: Put
on a big smile and welcome the visitors to the Mill.
- Answer questions:
Walk around the event and be prepared to answer any questions visitors might have.
- Set up and take down:
Help set up tables, arrange the tent, get it ready for the meal.
- Serve food &
clearing tables: Help serve a delicious meal to our visitors and clear tables
for the next round.
- Serve cake to those
who did not purchase tickets to the meal.
- Decorations: Let your
artistic side show and help decorate the tent and the Square
If this is something you are interested in, you can: drop in and
see us in the carriage shed (5524 Dickinson Street),
Volunteer - Soccer Camps 2017 - July and August weeks available. For details
call 1 800 427-0536. To apply online,
visit their website at: www.royalsoccer.com. See also
Student Services Bulletin Board in the Atrium. (May 12)
CN Cycle for CHEO: CAN YOU SPARE A FEW HOURS ON SUNDAY, MAY 7? Every year hundreds
of volunteers join the cycling enthusiasts, families and motivated citizens who
support kids with cancer by making CN Cycle for CHEO a success. VOLUNTEER WITH
CHEO! Sign up and earn six volunteer hours while working with a
partner. Register online with your friends at www.cncycle.ca Contact : Tara
Reid,Corporate Events Administrator: Administratice des événements des
compagnies. T (613) 737-2779 | F (613) 738-4818 | Toll free / Sans frais
: 1-800-561-5638 (KZ May 7)
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. (May 12)
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 5)
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
Grads: Please fill out the
grad gown form in my.mths.ca.
The order is going in soon and we need your height. Payments can be
completed online or bring a cheque for $85 to Rm 130. (NC)
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