MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
HS Day 1

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Red Pine Camp Counsellor: Red Pine camp is looking for students (ages 16 and 17) to work at their overnight summer camps.  If you are interested, or would like more information, please see Mrs. Byrne in Student Services.  Deadline to apply is Jan 31st. 

Red Pine Leadership camp: Are you interested in attending a leadership camp run by Red Pine camp.  A one week overnight camp, for youth entering grades 7-11, will run the last week of August.  The camp will focus on leadership training.  Days at camp are filled with games, sports, drama, swimming, crafts, boating, low ropes course and so much more. If you are interested, or would like more information, please see Mrs. Byrne in Student Services.  Deadline to apply is March 15th.  

Hey Titans! Start your day off with a fresh Smoothie to support our Health For Life Program! From Monday, January 22nd  to Wednesday, January 24th  we will be selling $2.00 per smoothie in the atrium! (SR Jan 24)

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

Attention Ambassadors: there will be a meeting in the CHAPEL on Friday at 12:30. (KB Jan 26th)

Calling all Grade 7/8 Dancers: looking for dancers to be part of this year's Grade 7/8 school musical.  Auditions will take place on Monday, January 29 and Tuesday, January 30.  Meet at the stage door at lunch and bring your lunch.  Sign up this week outside room 337. (JC Jan 26)

Could the following teams come to room 109 Wednesday, January 23rd at 11.25 or 12.20 for a team/group shot.
During 7/8 lunch: (AP Jan 24) 

          7/8 Girls Volleyball      7/8 lunch 
          7/8 Boys Volleyball      7/8 lunch 
          7/8 Wrestling                7/8 lunch 

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)

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

Are you interested in $3000 free to start your own summer company? Find out how at the Titans Den Business Club "Lunch and Learn" event. Join us on Tuesday, February 6th at 11:30 am in room 213. Meet St. MT students who received the grant last summer! Bring your lunch and find out how you can get free cash to Be Your Own Boss... (SM Feb 6)
Could the following teams come to room 109 Wednesday, January 23rd 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 

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 26)

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.

MEI International Academy High School Courses Abroad: Upcoming Info Meeting is being held at the Ottawa Public Library Main Branch at 120 Metcalfe, on Saturday, January 20th, 2018 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. 
Scholarships are available. Visit www.meiacademy.com

Winter 2018 Night School Program from the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board: Registration forms are now available in Student Services.  Registration is from January 22nd and February 13th.  Classes are given at a new location, The Adult HS located at 300 Rochester Street. To register, you must have the registration form duly signed by student, parent and guidance counsellor and a student status sheet.  Register at 440 Albert Street in Room E122B. (KW Feb 13)

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

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

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