MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL
~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
HS Day 2
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
WE Day: Members of the WE Day Team please answer the brief survey
sent to your school email account. Complete the survey by Thursday,
January 18. See Mr. Nicoletti or Mme Francella if you have any
questions. (LF, CN Jan 17)
Ottawa
University’s Mini Medical School presents:
- 6 week courses on Thursday Evenings
from April 12, 2018 - May 17, 2018 at the The Ottawa Hospital, Civic
Campus and/or
- DOC for a Day on Tues., April 24,
2018 in the evening at the University of Ottawa Skills and Simulation
Centre.
For more
information, please visit their website at: http://med.uottawa.ca/professional-development/ or
call
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
IMPORTANT UPDATE
ABOUT MINI ENRICHMENT: Students who were
chosen for mini enrichment must pick their courses and return their forms by FRIDAY, JANUARY 19th,
not Tuesday, January 23rd. Forms must be returned
with a cheque made payable to Ottawa Catholic School Board for $133 to Rm 130. (NC Jan 19)
7/8 Boys Futsal: Any 7/8 boys
interested in trying out for the futsal team, come to the tryouts Tuesday, January 16th and Thursday, January 18th at 7:30 am in
the Caf Gym. There will be a sign up sheet outside of the 7/8 Physical
Education offices near the Caf Gym. (CN Jan 17)
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
Cross-Country Hoodies: For all athletes who
ordered High School Cross Country Hoodies, your payment is past due.
Please ensure that your payment is submitted to Mrs. Galbraith or paid online
by Monday January 22 at the very latest. (MG Jan 19)
Ski Team: Could the ski team
meet in room 103 at 11.25 on Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtime.
(AP Jan 17)
Ski Trip: Could all those who
have signed up for the Ski trip in Vermont come to a meeting in room 103 on
Wednesday lunchtime at 11.25. (AP Jan 17)
REACH FOR THE TOP: A reminder to participants that you can access
the tourney schedule on the Reach website at https://goo.gl/ywiRHu
Game dates are be continuously updated. Please e-mail jeffrey.specht@ocsb.ca if
having technical difficulties.
- GAME 7
Tuesday January 16, 2018 / MYOPIANS vs. FLAT EARTH THEORISTS / Learning Commons Seminar Room, 11:35 am
- GAME 8
Thursday January 18, 2018 / The Cool Dudes vs. The Myopians / Room 307 (Mr. Specht's class), 11:35 am. Spectators are more than welcome to
attend. You can bring lunch, but no school bags. (CH – 18 Jan)
Hoodie order forms are available for members of the
girls' and boys' hockey teams on the door of room 309. Orders are due
by January 23rd, payments can be made online, or by
cash or cheque. Please see Mr. Gervasi for more details. (MG 23 Jan)
Peer Helpers: For any Peer Helpers interested
in participating in supplemental activities, we have ideas coming up before
exams. Come to a meeting Wednesday, January 17th at lunch in room
310. It will be brief! (PC Jan 17)
New York Trip: A spot has
opened up for a male grade 11/12 student for the New York City trip in May - if
you are interested in taking this spot see Mr. Rowley in room 136. (MR Jan 19)
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.
Beginner Driver Education -
Winter 2018 - with DTSM Driving School - Register online at conted.ocsb.ca or
by mailing/faxing/dropping off the registration form to the Continuing
Education Department (570 West Hunt Club Road).
Registration forms are available in Student Services. Registration runs
until February 16th. Classes at St. Mother Teresa High School will
run on Wednesdays, from 3:15 pm to 6:00 pm. First class
is February 28th.
High school students who would like to schedule
an appointment with their Guidance Counsellor: please be sure to
check your my.mths.ca account regularly to see
when your appointment is. (MB 26 Jan)
OCSB
Baysitting Course: Our OCSB Continuing and Community Education Department is
offering the Canada Safety Council babysitting training course at our school
for the winter 2018 session. Dates are: Saturday, January 13th, February
3rd or March 3rd, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
The cost is $70. Students must be 12
years of age, must establish a passing grade of 75% on the final exam to receive
their certificate. Students are
asked to bring their own lunch and snacks to the class. Register online
at: conted.ocsb.ca (KW
March 3)
The Milk Bag Club will be meeting
on Thursdays from 11:30 am to 12 noon.
These are the dates for this school year: 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:
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
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
LF Volunteers: Join the Volunteer Team on February 9th and 10th - Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat 2018 Festival on the Rideau
Canal Skateway! Sign up at: http://www.icedragonboat.ca/volunteer
LF
tutor (community service hours or willing to pay) for
a grade 6 student attending St. Luke school. Student requires help with french
immersion material. Please contact Mrs. Richards at 613-791-2117.
(KW 26 Jan)
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