MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, December 1, 2017
HS Day 1

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Great News! Booklets of 5 tickets for Morning Munch cereal program can be purchased through school cash online until December 13th. Energize and inspire with a healthy bowl of cereal and milk for a limited time. Each Morning Munch contains an inspiring note or a prize voucher! The student run company is part of the Junior Achievement program helping students develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills. Morning Munch supports the Ottawa Humane Society. Thank you for your support! (SM Dec. 13)

A Note to Parents regarding Online Payments: If there is something you would like to pay online for  your child and  cannot find it on the school cash online system, please call the school to inquire and we will happily add it on. (KZ Dec. 20)

Teen Tech Winter Clubs for students from Grade 7 -10 at Ottawa University on Saturdays from January 20 to March 24. For more information and pricing, please visit adventures@uottawa.ca or call 613 562 5491

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

Grade 7 /8 Dance club: This is open to any Grade 7 and 8 student interested in learning new styles of dance.  Dance club will run from now until May, at lunch time.  Sign up outside of room 337 and keep checking for the schedule of dates. (JC Dec. 1)

Student Council: Do you want to share some holiday cheer with your friends? Maybe a special someone? The 7/8 Student Council are selling candy grams at lunch.  Keep an eye out for the table outside the caf! (KB Dec 1)

Magazine Fundraiser: Grade 8 students are reminded to please make sure to get the information out to your friends and family about the magazine fundraiser. Reminder that money raised individually will take money off your own personal trip to Toronto. Wednesday, November 29th- Wednesday December 13th. (SM and JTS Dec 13) 

The yearbook is doing grade surveys this year for grade 7-11. If you want to be part of the results click on the link below for your corresponding grade and answer the three questions.  Any questions, speak to Mr Pentlow in room 103. (AP Dec. 1)

The survey will be open for one week.

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. 
·   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. 
·   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. 
·         Grade 7: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
·         Grade 8: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday


HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ski Trip: If you are interested in the ski trip to Vermont I now have the provisional letters available. The dates are the 2nd - 4th March and the price is $425. If you are interested in the trip, come and collect a form and return it with a $100 deposit by the 15th December to secure your spot on the bus.  (AP Dec. 8)

The yearbook is doing grade surveys this year for grade 7-11. If you want to be part of the results click on the link below for your corresponding grade and answer the three questions.  Any questions speak to Mr Pentlow in room 103. (AP Dec. 1)



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. 
·   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. 
·   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. 
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!

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.

Babysitting Training Course: Please visit:  www.conted.ocsb.ca
Where: St. Mother Teresa High School (440 Longfields Drive)
When: Saturday, December 9th
Time: 8:30am-4:00pm
Cost: $70 (includes student reference manual)

The Milk Bag Club will be meeting on Thursdays from 11:30 am to 12 noon. These are the dates for this school year:  December 14, 2017; January 18, 2018; February 15, 2018; March 8 2018; April 19, 2018; April 26, 2018; May 17, 2018 and May 24, 2018.

GRADE 12’s:

There are only 20 baby pictures in at the moment. Deadline:  December 1st. Make sure you don't miss out once the deadline closes there will be no more submissions. Please submit your photo in the box in student services or email an electronic copy to smtyearbook2018@gmail.com  (AP Dec. 1)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The OC Transpo 2017 Annual Christmas Food Drive is taking place on Saturday, December 2nd from 9am to 6pm. A variety of shifts are available. If you are available to help out, please call 613-580-2424 extension 53639 or email ocvolunteer@ottawa.ca Leave your name and phone number, email addresss and preferred location and time.  A complete list of locations is available on the Ozone homepage in the Spotlight box. (KW Dec. 1)

Manotick Family Christmas Party, Saturday, December 2, 2017.  Looking for volunteers for their 10 activity stations set up in the Manotick United Church. Need students from 1pm to 4:30pm. Must provide your own transportation to and from the church.  Please contact Laurel Slattery or Cathy Ablers at 613-692-4625.  

LF Volunteers:  Mayor's 17th Annual Christmas Celebration taking place at Ottawa City Hall from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 9th, 2017.  Please apply online at:  www.ottawa.ca/volunteer. Click on “BROWSE ALL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES” and search “MAYOR”.   A​rrive no later than 12:30 p.m. at the Festival Control Boardroom (located on the 1st floor of City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West) to sign-in, get a briefing on how the event will unfold, have a bite to eat and get into position.  A light lunch will be provided to volunteers before the event.  Please be prepared to work until approximately 7:30 p.m. given that we will need help after the event to assist with clean up. In compliance with Ontario law, all volunteers must have completed their AODA training to volunteer for an event.  If you have not already completed this training, you can do so online this link at: https://ottawa.ca/en/accessibility-training  All volunteers under the age of 18 require the signature of their parent / guardian. Parent/Guardian Consent form can be downloaded from our online application.  Also, please note that the majority of festivities will be taking place outdoors, therefore, please dress weather appropriate. (KW Dec. 8)

LF a FrenchTutor for a Grade 1 female student attending one of our feeder schools. Looking to tutor once or twice a week. Family willing to pay. Please contact Shani at 613-440-4145. Thank you.

LF Volunteers: If you are looking to do something in the school at senior lunch time, please consider helping out with the transformation of milk bags into sitting mats in the Career Center just off of Student Services.  Bring your lunch!
Dates available: December 14th.   More dates to come in January. We can only fit 10 people at a time, otherwise, it is too crowded. If interested, please see Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services.  (KW Dec. 14)

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
Thursday, November 30, 2017
HS Day 2

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Moustache Day at SMT: On Thursday, November 30th it is Moustache Day at St. Mother Teresa for all grades 7 to 12, in support of Movember (a charity that raises money for men's cancer research). All students and teachers are invited to wear a fake (or real) moustache to raise awareness and to bring in some donations. The homeroom with the most moustaches will win a Timbits breakfast. Also, $1 raffle tickets will be sold for the grand prize: shaving Mr. Gervasi's face at lunch on Friday!! (TN Nov. 30)

Great News! Booklets of 5 tickets for Morning Munch cereal program can be purchased through school cash online until December 13th. Energize and inspire with a healthy bowl of cereal and milk for a limited time. Each Morning Munch contains and inspiring note or a prize voucher! The student run company is part of the Junior Achievement program helping students develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills. Morning Munch supports the Ottawa Humane Society. Thank you for your support! (SM Dec. 13)

A Note to Parents regarding Online Payments: If there is something you would like to pay online for  your child and can not find it on the school cash online system, please call the school to inquire and we happily add it on. (KZ Dec. 20)

Teen Tech Winter Clubs for students from Grade 7 -10 at Ottawa University on Saturdays from January 20 to March 24. For more information and pricing, please visit adventures@uottawa.ca or call 613 562 5491

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

Grade 7 /8 Dance club: This is open to any Grade 7 and 8 student interested in coming out at lunch time and learning new styles of dance.  Dance club will run from now until May.  Sign up outside of room 337 and keep checking for the schedule of dates. (JC Dec. 1)

Student Council: Do you want to share some holiday cheer with your friends? Maybe a special someone? The 7/8 Student Council will be selling candy grams next week at lunch.  Keep an eye out for the table outside the caf! (KB Dec 1)

Magazine Fundraiser: Grade 8 students are reminded to please make sure to get the information out to your friends and family about the magazine fundraiser. Reminder that money raised individually will take money off your own personal trip to Toronto. 
Wednesday, November 29th- Wednesday December 13th. (SM and JTS Dec 13) 

The yearbook is doing grade surveys this year for grade 7-11. If you want to be part of the results click on the link below for your corresponding grade and answer the three questions.  Any questions speak to Mr Pentlow in room 103. (AP Dec. 1)

The survey will be open for one week.
Grade 7:

Grade 8:


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. 
·   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. 
·   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. 
·         Grade 7: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
·         Grade 8: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday


HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ski Trip: If you are interested in the ski trip to Vermont I now have the provisional letters available. The dates are the 2nd - 4th March and the price is $425. If you are interested in the trip come and collect a form and return it with a $100 deposit by the 15th December to secure your spot on the bus.  (AP Dec. 8)


The yearbook is doing grade surveys this year for grade 7-11. If you want to be part of the results click on the link below for your corresponding grade and answer the three questions.  Any questions speak to Mr Pentlow in room 103. (AP Dec. 1)

Grade 9:

Grade 10:

Grade 11:


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. 
·   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. 
·   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. 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!

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.

Babysitting Training Course: Please visit:  www.conted.ocsb.ca
Where: St. Mother Teresa High School (440 Longfields Drive)
When: Saturday, December 9th
Time: 8:30am-4:00pm
Cost: $70 (includes student reference manual)

The Milk Bag Club will be meeting on Thursdays from 11:30 am to 12 noon. These are the dates for this school year:
November 23, 2017; December 14, 2017; January 18, 2018; February 15, 2018; March 8 2018; April 19, 2018; April 26, 2018; May 17, 2018 and May 24, 2018.

GRADE 12’s:

BABY PHOTOS: If you want that cute picture of yourself in the yearbook you need to submit it by November 31st
You can either email digital photos to  smtyearbook2018@gmail.com OR you can submit a hard copy in the box in student services. The deadline is November 30th. (AP Nov. 30)

There are only 20 baby pictures in at the moment. There are two weeks to go before the deadline of December 1st. Make sure you don't miss out once the deadline closes there will be no more submissions. Please submit your photo in the box in student services or email an electronic copy to smtyearbook2018@gmail.com  (AP Dec. 1)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

LF Volunteers: Manotick Family Christmas Party is happening on Saturday, December 2nd, 2017.
LF volunteers for the 10 activity stations set up in the Manotick United Church between the hours of 1:30pm to 4:30pm. Must provide your own transportation. For more info, please contact Laurel Slattery at 613-692-4625 or Cathy Ablers. (KW Dec. 2)

The OC Transpo 2017 Annual Christmas Food Drive is taking place on Saturday, December 2nd from 9am to 6pm. A variety of shifts are available. If you are available to help out, please call 613-580-2424 extension 53639 or email ocvolunteer@ottawa.ca Leave your name and phone number, email addresss and preferred location and time.  A complete list of locations is available on the Ozone homepage in the Spotlight box. (KW Dec. 2)

Manotick Family Christmas Party, Saturday, December 2, 2017.  Looking for volunteers for their 10 activity stations set up in the Manotick United Church. Need students from 1pm to 4:30pm. Must provide your own transportation to and from the church.  Please contact Laurel Slattery or Cathy Ablers at 613-692-4625.  


LF Volunteers:  Mayor's 17th Annual Christmas Celebration taking place at Ottawa City Hall from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 9th, 2017.  Please apply online at:  www.ottawa.ca/volunteer
 Click on “BROWSE ALL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES” and search “MAYOR”. 
A​rrive no later than 12:30 p.m. at the Festival Control Boardroom (located on the 1st floor of City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West) to sign-in, get a briefing on how the event will unfold, have a bite to eat and get into position.  A light lunch will be provided to volunteers before the event.  Please be prepared to work until approximately 7:30 p.m. given that we will need help after the event to assist with clean up. In compliance with Ontario law, all volunteers must have completed their AODA training to volunteer for an event.  If you have not already completed this training, you can do so online this link at: https://ottawa.ca/en/accessibility-training  All volunteers under the age of 18 require the signature of their parent / guardian. Parent/Guardian Consent form can be downloaded from our online application.
Also, please note that the majority of festivities will be taking place outdoors, therefore, please dress weather appropriate. Thank you and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. (KW Dec. 9)

LF a FrenchTutor for a Grade 1 female student attending one of our feeder schools.
Looking to tutor once or twice a week. Family willing to pay. Please contact Shani at 613-440-4145.
Thank you.

LF Volunteers: If you are looking to do something in the school at senior lunch time, please consider helping out with the transformation of milk bags into sitting mats in the Career Center just off of Student Services.  Bring your lunch!
Dates available are November 16th, November 23rd and December 14th.   More dates to come in January.
We can only fit 10 people at a time, otherwise, it is too crowded. If interested, please see Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services.  (KW Dec. 14)

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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