MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL
~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, December 13,
2017
HS Day 1
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
This is a reminder to parents who have ordered
play tickets online, and don't want them left at the door, please have
your child come and pick them up in the main office with Ms. Zimmer.
Battle of the Bites! The event
you've been waiting for!...Bring your loonies and twonies on Monday,
December 18th at lunch in the Atrium for the Intro to Bizz
- Entrepreneurship Competition. Purchase your favorite treats. May
the best store win! (SM Dec.
18)
Are you interested in participating in The Enrichment
Mini-Courses Program this year May 6th- 11th? This opportunity is for students in Gr 8 -11.
The courses take place at the University of Ottawa, Carleton University, La
Cite and Saint Paul's University Mon- Fri from 9 am - 3pm. Students are
responsible for their own transportation. Courses are offered in a
variety of disciplines including technology, psychology, engineering,
journalism, music and law. If this opportunity interests you please pop by Rm
130 to pick up an application. Cost is $133.00. Forms are due - DEC 22, 2017. We have a limited
number of spots and completed applications will be chosen by a lottery
system. (NC Dec. 21)
Breakfast Club
Volunteers - All students who have helped out with Breakfast Club are invited to our
"Christmas Meeting" On Monday, December 18th at 11:30 a.m in
Room 208. All students are asked to attend. See you there! (Km Dec. 18)
Attention Skiers and Snowboarders: the ski and snowboard club is up and running! It will run
all Wednesdays in February: (7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th) Please pick up the
information package in the office to find out more! (KB Dec. 15)
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
7/8 Boys
Floor Ball: Any grade 7/8 boys interesting in playing floor ball hockey
this year is invited to the first tryouts Monday, January 8th 2018. For more
information, come see Mme Côté. (MC
Dec. 22)
Candy Grams: Don't forget to go
buy your candy grams from 7/8 student council in the caf! Gift them to your
friends, or to someone who might need a pick me up :) 2$ in the caf gym during
7/8 lunch. Don't miss out!
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. Money
raised individually will take money off your own personal trip to Toronto. (SM and JTS Dec 13)
The Learning Commons' clubs have begun,
but new members are always welcome. The
Makerspace and Red Maple books 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 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
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Grade 8: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Reach for the top students and those interested in Biology - during lunch this week, Ms. Soprovich in room 202 will be
hosting a viewing of Planet Earth II. Geography, biology and earth sciences are
all part of the films. Each day will be a different episode. Bring your lunch
and a device to record information if you are a RFTT participant. (SS Dec. 15)
REACH FOR THE TOP: A reminder to all participants that you can access
the tourney schedule on the Reach website at https://goo.gl/ywiRHu
Game dates will be continuously updated. Please see Mr.
Specht, or e-mail him at jeffrey.specht@ocsb.ca if
you are having technical difficulties.
GAME 3
Tuesday December 12, 2017
GESEKIS vs FLAT EARTH THEORISTS
Learning Commons Seminar Room 11:35
GAME 4
Wednesday December 13, 2017
PHOTO 51 vs TRENCH RATS
Learning Commons Seminar Room 11:35
Spectators are more than welcome to attend. You can bring lunch but
no school bags.
THE GLOBAL EXPOSURE PROGRAM - still has a few spots available for the 10-day mission trip
to Guatemala in March 2018. This will be an opportunity to live in
a developing country while working in some of the poorest areas, on community
projects and with students. Furthermore, we will be exploring Guatemalan
culture at some of its most breathtaking locations, as well as visiting
historical sites like the Mayan Ruins. It is a trip that will impact your
life. Please see Mrs Ragaisis if you are interested in this incredible
once in a lifetime experience. (SR Dec 18)
Ski Trip: If you are
interested in the ski trip to Vermont I now have the provisional letters
available. The dates are March 2-4th,
2018 and the price is $425. If you are interested in the trip, come
and collect a form and return it with a
$100 deposit to Mr. Pentlow in room
103 by December 15th to
secure your spot on the bus. (AP Dec.15 )
The Learning Commons' clubs have begun,
but new members are always welcome. The
Makerspace and White Pine books 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.
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:
Attention Grads! Tuesday,
December 19th is Grad
Trivia and Pizza Lunch. Trivia will be during period 2 with lunch to
follow. Go to my.mths.ca to let us know your preference for pizza and pop. Movie
prizes will be won and there is a chance for 1 lucky student to win their
ticket to prom! Please make sure you have paid your grad fees on line or to Mrs
Chaisson in room 130 to be eligible to participate. (TC Dec. 19)
December 22nd,
2017. We will not accept write ups after this date.
Your quote must be a maximum of 140 characters not including spaces.
Thank you to everyone who sent and brought in a baby photo. For those who handed in a copy, please pick up your photo in the return box in student services. (AP Dec. 22)
Thank you to everyone who sent and brought in a baby photo. For those who handed in a copy, please pick up your photo in the return box in student services. (AP Dec. 22)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
LF volunteers at Bell Canada Cup,
Minto Skating Center (2571
Lancaster Road)
Volunteers
for 2+ hours on Thursday, December 28th
and Friday, December 29th, 2017 between the hours of 8 am and 9
pm at registration desk, as time keeper, score keeper and merchandise sales.
Please contact Linda Jolivet: ice@canterburyhockey.ca
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