MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL
~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, January 19, 2018
HS Day 2
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Staying Healthy: Exams are a week
away, so it’s a very stressful time for many students. This website is meant to
relieve a little stress from students and help them make time for themselves.
It not only gives you tips on how to stay healthy, but it also provides study tips
for students. Please take a few minutes to view this website. https://mosadiqaissaqzai.wixsite.com/healthyliving
(SR Feb 2)
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
Could the following
teams come to room 109 next Tuesday at 11.25 or 12.20 for a
team/group shot.
During 7/8 lunch: (AP Jan 23)
7/8 Girls Volleyball
7/8 lunch
7/8 Boys Volleyball
7/8 lunch
7/8 Wrestling
7/8 lunch
Red Maple Club: A reminder to all club members of our meeting today at
the start of lunch. We will have a guest speaker, so please arrive as close to
the beginning of lunch as possible. Update: our meeting location has changed for this week only. We will
now be meeting in Student Services (beside the main office). Thank you! (NBD Jan 19)
Grade 7/8 Badminton Team: Any students interested in trying out for the
grade 7/8 badminton team are asked to sign up on the appropriate list outside
of the grade 7/8 phys. ed. office. The first try-out is for grade 7 girls
on Tuesday January 23rd. Check the schedule for the try-out dates,
practices and tournaments. (JK Jan 23)
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)
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
Could the following
teams come to room 109 next Tuesday at 11.25 or 12.20 for a
team/group shot.
During HS lunch: (AP Jan 23)
HS X county
HS lunch
Snr Soccer
HS Lunch
HS Wrestling
HS lunch
Girls Hockey
HS Lunch
Inter-mural team
HS Lunch
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)
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)
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.
UNB
Visit: A representative from The University of New Brunswick (UNB)
will be here for a second visit on February 22nd, at 8:10 am, in the atrium. (KW Feb 22)
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
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