MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL
~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, October 19, 2017
HS Day 1
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Early Dismissal High
School
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Early Dismissal 7 & 8
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Homeroom:
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8:40-8:50
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Homeroom:
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8:40-8:48
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Period 1:
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8:50-9:55
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Period 1:
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8:50-9:32
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Period 2:
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10:00-11:00
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Period 2:
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9:35-10:17
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Lunch:
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11:05-11:45
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Period 3:
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10:20-11:02
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Period 3:
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11:50-12:45
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Period 4:
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11:05-11:45
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Period 4:
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12:50-1:50
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Lunch:
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11:45-12:27
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Period 5
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12:30-1:08
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Period 6:
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1:11-1:50
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Shepherds of Good Hope Collection: The SMT toiletries collection for Shepherds of Good Hope
starts on Tuesday, October 10th. We are collecting
shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bar soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant
and moisturizer to be distributed to those in need. Travel sizes of these items
are ideal. Our collection runs until Friday, October 20th. Please bring your items into
homeroom. (SG Oct
20)
Looking
for Math Enrichment opportunities in our community? If so, Carleton
University's Math Enrichment Centre is offering a new course: Math
Connections in Arts, Science and Beyond, for Grade 8 to 10 students. Classes
will run from Sept. 26, 2017 to April 2018
on Tuesday evenings from 6 - 7:30 PM. Course
details and online registration form can be found at: http://carleton.ca/math/math-enrichment-centre/ For more
information, please contact the course instructor David Salusbury at: math.connections.beyond@gmail.com
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Learning Commons' clubs have begun, but new members are
always welcome. The Makerspace and Red Maple book clubs start at
the beginning of the lunch period and students are asked to bring their lunches
with them.
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The Makerspace club is a fun club that includes crafts,
Lego, knitting and so much more. This club will meet on Tuesdays for Grade
7s and Thursdays for Grade 8s.
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Our Red Maple book club will meet
every Friday at lunch. This year's club will be reading up to 10
Canadian Fiction selections selected specifically for students in grades 7 and
8. The titles have been announced and will be discussed at this week's meeting.
The
Learning Commons lunch passes: Please stop at the Learning
Commons' main desk, before 8:35am, and sign out your pass for the
day.
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Grade 7: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
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Grade 8: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Learning Commons' clubs have begun, but new members are
always welcome. The Makerspace and White Pine book
clubs start at the beginning of the lunch period and students are asked to
bring their lunches with them.
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The Makerspace club is a fun club that includes
crafts, Lego, knitting and so much more. This club will meet every Monday during
HS lunch.
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Our White Pine book club will meet
every Friday at lunch. This year's club will be reading up to 10
Fiction selections selected specifically for students in grades 9-12. The
titles have been announced and will be discussed at this week's meeting.
Dual Credit: Registration is open for semester 2
Dual credit courses at Algonquin College. The deadline to apply is Oct
31st. This is a great opportunity for students in grades 11 and 12, Pop by
Student Services to pick up more information about Algonquin
College's Dual Credit program. Earn 1 high school credit and 1
college credit at the same time! A variety of courses are being offered:
Graphic Design, ECE, Chef Training, Trades Exploration, Career and College
Success, Tourism, Canadian Music Industry, Accounting, Political Science,
Logical and Critical Thinking, Math for Powerline Technicians
and Aboriginal Studies. Visit www.algonquincollege.com/AP/courses/ for
more information and course descriptions Applications are due to Mrs
Coyle in Student Services by Oct 31st so don't miss this chance to
apply for one of these seats! (TC Oct. 31)
IMUM- Our next IMUM meeting is Monday Oct 23rd in Room
208 at 11:30. We will be learning our first two lessons for the
grade 9 classes. All IMUM's must attend See you then ! (KM Oct. 23)
Calling all
business minded students! … Are you interested in biz department news, biz club
news, and opportunities galore? (business volunteer experience, job fairs
for paid jobs, lunch & learns, special in school sales, business competitions,
extra seats on field trips, and more!!!! Keep your phone on the pulse of Titans
Den by clicking on the link below to join the info group. (For reference, our
class code is @3a9cbh.) https://www.remind.com/join/3a9cbh
Also, if you would like to become an active “member at large” in our
club, please meet us each Monday at the start of lunch in room 216! New members
are WELCOME!
If anyone is interested in reffing for the 7/8 volleyball games after school on Wednesday, October 18th and
Monday, October 23rd can you please see or email Madame
Haucke (katrina.haucke@ocsb.ca) in room 238. You will receive community service
hours. (KH Oct. 23)
Blood donation Day - We are
looking for 14 grade 12s who are 17+ and willing to give blood on Monday, November 6th. If interested, please attend a
meeting in Room 202 at lunch on Tuesday Oct. 17th,
or speak directly to Jordan Vecchio or Ms. Soprovich. Participants would be
missing part of the morning and would have a pizza lunch provided.
(SS Oct. 24)
Curling Team: Any high school students interested in trying out for
the school curling team are asked to come to a planning meeting on Thursday, October 19th. The meeting will be in
room 301 during lunch. Please see Mrs. Robinson if you
are not able to attend. (NR Oct. 19)
Calling all
business minded students! … Are you interested in biz department news, biz
club news, and opportunities galore? (business volunteer experience, job
fairs for paid jobs, lunch & learns, special in school sales, business
competitions, extra seats on field trips, and more!!!! Keep your phone on the
pulse of Titans Den by clicking on the link below to join the info group. (For
reference, our class code is @3a9cbh.) https://www.remind.com/join/3a9cbh . Also, if you would like to become an active
“member at large” in our club, please meet us each Monday at the start of lunch
in room 216! New members are WELCOME! (SM - 31 Oct)
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 student volunteers (video recording and editing,
social media; stage assistant, participants).
Youth night for mental health on November 4, 2017 from 7 to 9pm at Barrhaven United Church. The
event includes a live concert and messages from mental health advocates, such
as Neida Mercedes founder of the Faith and Mind Ministry (FAMM) an
interdenominational group dedicated to mental health awareness. Students may sign in by messaging FAMM (Neida
Mercedes) on FB @Faith And Mind Ministry or by texting 613
220 2893. Parents’ consent will be required. (KW-Nov 1)
Looking for a grade 12 student to tutor a
student in grade 11 university biology. Must be willing to come to the
student’s home in Barrhaven. The tutoring might be needed a couple of
times a week. If interested, please ask for Robin at 613-889-8531. (EB Oct. 20)
GRADE 12’s:
Graduation portraits are taking place Monday, November 13 - November 17, 2017.
Steps to take to book an online appointment:
1. visit bookmygrad.ca
2. Enter school code: MTH
3. Select sitting type, date and time
Stop by
Student Services to pick up your pamphlet. Check ss.mths.ca for
more grad photo information.
Grads: Don't
forget to put your grad gown orders in. Visit my.mths.ca to
enter your height and pay your $85 online or with cash or cheque in Rm
130. Payments due Oct. 20th. (NC Oct. 20)
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US College Expo is
happening October 24-27, 2017 in Toronto.
Tuesday,
October 24th - York Mills Collegiate Institute, Toronto, 6 pm to 8
pm.
Wednesday, October
25th - Oakville Trafalgar HS, Oakville, 6 pm to 8 pm
Grade 12 students: A representative from Memorial
University will be here on November 2nd, at 11:20 am, in
the atrium.
Add it to
your calendar! (KW Nov.2)
Ontario
Universities' Fair (OUF) - The University Information Program is also
coming to the Ottawa region the week of
October 23rd. See the schedule at http://www.ouf.ca/uip/ottawa-region/ for
specific date, time and location.
College / University visits to
St. Mother Teresa High School:
October
2017:
23rd: Sacred Heart College is in the atrium
at 11:25 am
November
2017:
3rd:
UOIT is in the atrium at 11:25 am
7th:
Brock U is in the atrium at 11:25 am
8th:
Lakehead U is in the atrium at 11:25 am
17th: U
St. Paul is in the atrium at 11:25 am
24th: U
of NB is in the atrium at 11:25 am
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
LF
Volunteers: The Nepean Ringette Association is looking for student
volunteers to help out at the Nepean Sportsplex and Walter Baker Sports Centre
during their tournament days; Thursday, November 16th to Sunday, November 19th, 2017. Please contact Annu Chopra at tourn_volunteer@nepeanravens.
MPB is looking for volunteers for Friday, October
27th for their Halloween Dance. For more information and to sign up please
contact valeriababin@yahoo.com or call 613-867-6088.
(KW – Oct 26)
LF Volunteers: St. Luke Spooktakular Event is taking place
on October 27, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Looking for
6-8 students that are still missing volunteer hours. Please send an email
to steven@stevenboucher.ca with the
following information:
- Full name, Email address, Grade,
Hours completed toward volunteer hours required
Tasks would be to setup, monitor activities and then clean up. (KW Oct. 27)
LF Volunteers: Do
you have what it takes? Watson’s Mill in Manotick wants you to join our cast
and crew for a truly haunting experience. We need volunteers who will scare our
visitors and leave them frightened of things that go bump in the night.
Volunteers will be need for the evenings of October 19, 20, and 21
from 5pm – 10pm. Volunteers must be 14 or older and will need parental consent. All
time spent as part of our cast and crew can be used towards the 40 hours of
community service needed to graduate. Please sign up by emailing programs@watsonsmill.com. If you have any further questions or require clarification
please contact by email, programs@watsonsmill.com, or by telephone at 613-692-6455. (KW Oct. 21)
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