MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, May 8, 2017
HS Day 1
WHOLE SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LC Makerspace Mother's Day Cards: Our Makerspace greeting
card station is back in time for Mother's Day. Feel free to drop by the
Learning Commons to create your own card either with your teacher as a
classroom activity or on your own/with your friends during lunch, before
school, or during your spare. Make cards for your mother, step-mother,
grandmother, and/or aunt. Card making starts on Monday, May 8 and runs until Friday, May 12th. Happy Creating!
(NBD May 12)
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
HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attention all Girls Softball players! There will be a short meeting on Monday, May 8th at 11:30 in the dance studio. Attendance is mandatory. See you
there! (CH May
8)
Student Council: Any High
School students interested in running for a student council position for next
year must attend an important information meeting on Tuesday, May 9th at
the start of lunch in room 136. If you have any questions see Mr. Rowley or
Mrs. Byrne. (MR May 9)
REACH FOR THE TOP INTRAMURALS PLAYOFFS:
Senior Lunch: Learning Commons Seminar Room
Thursday May 4 -- Supreme Meme Team
vs The Savages
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 Coop for SHSM students: Any student currently enrolled in a
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM Energy or ICT) are eligible to attend a
summer Coop to fulfil the requirement for the SHSM designation. Please
see your Guidance Counsellor to apply. The registration deadline
is Thursday, May 18. (JH May 18)
There will be an information meeting for Dual Credit at 11:30 in
the Career Centre in Student Services on Tuesday May 2. Dual Credit
is for students going into grades 11 and 12 next year. It gives students an
opportunity to take a course at Algonquin College and earn a high school and
college credit. The course usually runs once a week. For more info; pick up a
pamphlet in student services, come to the meeting at lunch, make an appointment
on my.mths.ca and
check out the website http://www.algonquincollege.com/AP/courses
Registration is open from May 1-19 and must be done through a
guidance counsellor. (TC May 19)
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)
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
LF Volunteers: Charity
Barbeque for Threads of Life. Threads of Life is a
National Charity that provides help and support to families who have had a
loved one killed or injured in a workplace accident. Come out and support a
great cause and get some community service hours. Barbeque is Saturday, May 13th
at the M&M Meat Shop in Manotick from 11:00am-3:00pm. If interested please
come and see Mrs. Devine in the Main Office. (DD May 12)
LF Volunteers: Looking for High
School student volunteers for the Ottawa Children’s Festival!
May 10th - May 14th. Find all the information and fun activities
on the following link:
http://ottawachildrensfestival.ca/volunteer/ (KW May 10)
Berrigan
ES is having their Spring Fling on Friday, May 5th from 3:30 pm
to 8:00 pm and Saturday, May 6th, from 6:30 am to 2:00 pm.
Need volunteers to help with set up and take down, parking, greeters,
etc...Please sign up with Jenn at: besgaragesale@gmail.com
(KW May 5)
(KW May 5)
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)
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)
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)
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)
PARISHES SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY