MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL
~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, January 25, 2018
HS Exams January 25- 30
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.
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)
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
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