MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, March 19, 2018
HS Day 1
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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
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
Grade 11 Avogadro
Chemistry Competition: The grade 11 chemistry competition
will take place Thursday, May 17th, 2018. Students interested in
participating, please see Ms. D'Angela in room 211, period 1,3 or
4. Previous exams and solutions may be accessed through the following
link. Past Avogadro exams with solutions
Grade 12 Chem 13
News Competition:The grade 12 chemistry competition will take
place Thursday, May 10th, 2018. Students
interested in participating, please see Ms. D'Angela in room 211, period
1,3 or 4. Previous exams and solutions may be accessed through the
following link. Past Chem 13 exams with solutions
New York City
Trip: A reminder to all students going on this
year's New York City trip that the final payment and all
outstanding paperwork (Passport and Travel Insurance) are due to Mr. Rowley in
Room 136 by Friday, March 23rd 2018.This
is a firm and mandatory deadline. (MR March 23)
Any high school student interested in
timekeeping the 7/8 Royal/Titan Hockey
Classic in Barrhaven March 27th, 28th, 29th
and April 3rd
and 4th, please see Mr. Helman or Mr. Quinn.
Tournament games are between 8:30am and 3pm. Six volunteers are needed for each date. Pizza
lunch is included on each day. Students can volunteer for 1 day or
multiple days. Tournament games will either take place at Minto
Recreation Complex or Walter Baker Sports Complex depending on the date chosen.
(TQ/GH March
23)
HS Track &
Field: Any High School (9-12) boys or girls
interested in trying out for this year's Track and Field team are
asked to meet in room 100 (ART STUDIO) at the start of lunch (11:30
am) on Thursday, March 29th 2018 -
Be on time! (MR March 29)
Marine Biology Trip to New Brunswick September, 2018: A unique learning
opportunity awaits students enrolled in the Grade 11/12 University Biology or
grade 11 Environmental Science during the 2018/2019 school year. The
students enrolled in these courses are eligible to participate in
a Marine Biology Trip from September 16-20, 2018 to
the Huntsman Marine Science Center in St. Andrew's, New
Brunswick. Access the following link for a complete itinerary and
initial form Marine Biology itinerary and
Initial Interest Form 2018. Return the form to Ms. D'Angela in
room 211 period 1, 3 or 4. (ED March 16)
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.
Summer Camps with the Ottawa
Catholic School Board. Summer Camp Flyers are available in Student Services. Come and get
them! Lots happening at St. Mother
Teresa HS over the summer. Registration forms are available online at conted.ocsb.ca
March Break On-Campus Opportunities:
Open House, Algonquin College Saturday, March 17 between 10 am
- 2 pm
Campus Tours, Algonquin College, March 12 and 14 between 10 am –
1 pm
Academic Days
& Campus Tours, Carleton University, March Break - various
Open House, uOttawa, March 17 between 9 am - 4 pm
Campus tours or Student for a day, St. Paul University, March Break -
various
Are you
thinking about coming to Algonquin College? How does up to $5,000 towards your
tuition sound?
NAV CANADA’s Explore Aviation Summer Camp - this summer, 20 girls entering Grade 10 in September 2018, will gather from July 15th - 20th. Their mission: one week of learning with a focus on aviation (fly drones, practice air traffic control and flight service sessions in real world training simulators, interact with industry speakers). Applications for this all-expenses-paid camp are due March 9th. (KW March 9)
Are you
looking to attend a US College or University? Understand all aspects of the US College
Admissions process, from selection, application, financing and student athlete
considerations. An info session will take place on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, 6-9pm at the National Gallery. For more info visit: http://uscollegeexpo.com/ottawa-national-gallery-canada
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
The Milk Bag Club will be meeting
on Thursdays from 11:30 am to 12 noon.
These are the upcoming dates for this school year: 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:
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