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
·         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)
Yearbook is now collecting grad write ups.  Please send your quotes to smtyearbook2018@gmail.com by 
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)

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

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