MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL
~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
HS Day 2
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Breakfast Club – The breakfast
club runs out of the tuck shop in the atrium every morning till 8:30 a.m. It is free for all students. We know many of you are rushing out
the door in the morning, so you are more than welcome to grab one or some of
the following; a bagel, a piece of fruit, milk and/or a granola bar. The menu
varies throughout the year but we want all students to know they are welcome
and the program is for them! (KM)
Ski Club Members - Please check the list outside room 213
ASAP to ensure your information is complete and to check the Ski Club Info
Board. Ski club begins Wednesday, February 7th. (SM Feb 7)
Course Changes: Students looking for a
change to their schedule for second semester, must make an appointment with
their Guidance Counsellor through my.mths.ca. Check back regularly on my.mths.ca for the date and time of your
appointment. Last day for course changes is Thursday, February 8th. (LB Feb 8)
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.
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
There are two new lunch clubs in the LC for
students in grades 7 and 8! We are happy to
announce the Chess and Code My Robot lunch clubs will both begin meeting at the start of
lunch on Wednesdays in the Learning Commons. Bring your lunch and meet in the
LC Seminar Room at the beginning of the lunch period. No experience necessary.
For more information on the Code My Robot club, please check out: codemyrobot.ca (NBD Feb7)
7/8 Girls Basketball tryouts will
be on Monday, February 12th and
Wednesday, February 14th. Both in the tile floor gym. If you cannot make
either try out please see Ms. Mandia in room 332. There is no signup sheet.
Please just be there at 3:00 pm on Monday after school. (SM Feb 14)
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: (CH Feb 7)
Participants can access the tourney schedule on the Reach website at
https://goo.gl/ywiRHu. Game dates are be
continuously updated.
GAME 9
Wednesday February 7, 2018
T. B.D. vs. INCOMPETENT FIVE
Learning Commons Seminar Room 11:35
Spectators are more than welcome to attend. You can bring lunch,
but no school bags.
Jr. Boys Volleyball: Junior Boys
volleyball tryouts/practice Tuesday, February 6th
from 3-4pm. (KH Feb 6)
Jr. Girls Volleyball:
Any Junior Girls interested in trying out for this year's volleyball
team are invited to come to the tryouts on Wednesday, February 7th and Thursday, February 8th at 3:00 in the
wood floor gym. Please see Mr. Beaulne or Ms. Hadwen with any
questions. (CH Feb 8)
Attention all Gr. 9 - 11 Students: If you are interested in writing the Waterloo
math contest come to a short but important meeting on Wednesday, February 7th in room 326 at lunch. (RM Feb 7)
All High School Cross Country Runners: can now pick up their hoodies in room 304. If you have
not already paid for your hoodie, payment is due before pick-up. (MG Feb 6)
What's Your Type? - Are you 17
yrs old? Do you want to know what your blood type is? Then sign up for an
appointment on the school calendar starting Monday, February
5th .Go to my.mths.ca to sign up for an appointment. Then on February 12th, bring ID to the Learning Commons at
your appointment time and find out your type! Volunteers from Blood Services
Ottawa will be doing the blood typing. (SS Feb 12)
There will be a MANDATORY meeting
for all students who are participating in the New York City trip this
May on Thursday, February 8th 2018 at
lunch (11:25 am) in Room 136. Important
information/updates will be shared and hotel room groupings will be organized.
If you have any questions or concerns see Mr. Rowley. (MR Feb 8)
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)
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.
Carleton University March Break
2008 - March 10, 12-17. Campus Tour Days are March 12-15
See
poster outside of Student Services and/or check carleton.ca/marchbreak
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.
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
Grad Retakes: Taking place
on Monday, February 12th, in the seminar room (The Learning
Commons). Sign up
now at bookmygrad.com
Our school code is MTH. Select
your sitting type, date and time. Sitting fees range from $30 to $40.
Portrait Session Guides are available in Student Services. (KW Feb 12)
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