MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, April 13, 2018
HS Day 2

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT

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 

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

7/8 Girls Touch Football: Any grade 7/8 girls interested in trying out for the 7/8 touch football team, please sign up on the sheets outside the cafeteria gym by the phys-ed offices. The sheets will be up for Thursday and Friday of this week. (MM April 13)
LGBTQ+ /Allies Club:  This group will resume on Monday, April 16th.  This Gay-Straight Alliance type group, which started in the Fall, is beginning again in a new space.  We will gather in the Learning Commons conference room at lunch on Monday the 16th.  All are welcome.​ (LD Apr 13)
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

Friday Improv is back! Bring your lunch to the stage (rm. 114) every Friday to be part of some hilarious improv fun. No experience necessary. See Ms. Laviolette or Mrs. Rose for more information. (MR April 13)

Oscars Tickets:  Tickets for the high school Oscars/Casino night are on sale, online and in the atrium, for $10 until Friday, April 13th.  Guest tickets can be bought until Wednesday, April 11th. (EB April 13)

High School Girls’ Touch Football Tryouts: There is a sign-up sheet posted outside room 119 for any high school girls interested in trying out for the touch football team. The first three tryout sessions will be after school on Wednesday, April 4th (caf gym), Wednesday, April 11th and Friday, April 13th. (AC April 13)
Referees Needed for Elementary Basketball Tournaments- any experienced high school players who are interested in helping with the Elementary Basketball Tournaments at St. Andrews Elementary on Wednesday, April 11th (girls) or Wednesday, April 18th (boys) are asked to see Mr. Liska for more information. (JL April 18)

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 School: We have both the public and catholic school boards' summer school registration forms in Student Services.  Drop by early morning, lunch time, after school to pick up your forms. Students, parents and guidance counsellors need to sign these forms.  June 28th is the final registration date for both boards. (KW June 28)

OCSB Summer Student Employment Program - opportunities for returning students that are over 18: Please click on link to view:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2VW6Lyra8MPVW05Z1l6QjJzYlF2ZGpfVWhLU0NWTUVrMVN3/view

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

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

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: 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


Titans, have you ever thought about what you will do after high school? What you will cook and eat? We know freshman 15 is real, help us help you learn to cook healthy meals, to keep your mind ready to learn with proper nutrition learned in ourTechnovation App: Foogle Fresh. Wanna support us? Please help us gain traction on Instagram with Foogle Fresh. (SH April 19)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

LF Volunteers: Dan Murphy Ford, Manotick. Looking  to invite 3 students, who currently hold their G1 licence or greater, to participate in the Ford Driving Skills for Life Event, sponsored by the Ford Motor Company of Canada, to be held on: Dates: Thursday, May 17th and Friday, May 18th, 7:30 am - 12 pm (morning sessions, both days) and  12:30 pm - 5 pm (afternoon sessions, both days) Location: Rockcliffe Flying Club at 1495 Sir George-Étienne Cartier Pkwy, Ottawa Transportation for your 3 students, to the Event location and then back to MT.  If interested, provide us with:1) Students first and last names 2) Students e-mail address 3) Students age and proof of G1 licence or greater  4) Students Event time preference. This will also be based on your authorization for the 3 students to participate during class time. If they choose to participate in the early morning session, please indicate as well.  Please contact: Peter Kalil: Client Relations Manager DAN MURPHY FORD SALES Since 1985 The Ford Store That Gives You More 1346 Bankfield Road, Manotick ON, K4M 1A5 P: 613-692-3594 EXT 1228 F: 613-692-6018 peter@danmurphyford.com (KW May16)

LF Volunteers: MPP MacLeod is hosting a pancake breakfast on April 21st 2018. It would be from 7:00 am to 11:00 am and the Spring Clean up is until 1:00 pm. If any of the Students are interested please have them contact our office at 613-823-2116 or Rebecca.hubble@pc.ola.org. Looking forward to your assistance and Thank you in advance for the help. (Apr 16)

LF Volunteers: Doors Open Ottawa 2018 June 2nd and 3rd, 2018 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.  New Volunteer Information Sessions: May 14 at 6pm - Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive.  Contact Daniele Hamonic for more details at  heritagevolunteers@ottawa.ca or  613-580-2424 ext 19042.

LF Volunteers: Ottawa Kennel Club:  Location: Richmond Fair Grounds.  Date: Friday, May 25th to Sunday, May 27th.  Time: scheduled on your availability  Lunch provided for full day volunteers, Outdoor dog show, dress according to weather. Show times approx. 9:00am to 6:00pm. If interested in volunteering for this event, please contact: Gail Somers at 613-741-7486 or gailsomers@rogers.com (KW May 27)

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED for the OTTAWA MANDARIN MS WALK - Sunday, April 29, 2018, Tunney's Pasture.  Apply:  http://bit.ly/2018MSWalkVolunteer. For more information please call 613-728-1583 ext. 3326, or email info.ottawa@mssociety.ca (April 28)

It's back by popular demand, Aspiring Artists! This summer camp is looking for volunteers here at St. Mother Teresa High School. Camp dates are:  July 16-20 and July 23-27. Please call 613-296-3726.

LF Volunteers: The Canadian Cancer Society is still in need of over 100 volunteers for our Daffodil Days during the first two weekends of April, the 6th, 7th, and 8th, and the 13th, 14th and 15th. Shifts are as short as 3 hours long and are in locations across the city.  This is a wonderful opportunity for students to accumulate volunteer hours. Please visit  www.myccsschedule.ca to sign up for a shift, or call 613-723-1744 ext. 3625.  Volunteer, help fight back with your time! (KW April 15)

LF Volunteers: Ottawa Children’s Festival  May 11- May 15.  The volunteer works with the Festival Staff at the onsite box-office, which is usually open from 8:45am – 4:00pm every day of the Festival. Because of the nature of this job, we appreciate volunteers who can work for several days. The box office generally needs 4 – 6 volunteers each day. Volunteer Duties include: Taking orders and filling out our forms, Selling tickets, Tracking sales, Checking and confirming arrival lists for school groups, Schlepping – carrying items to/from the office and storage trailer, Other tasks as assigned by the box-office manager

Volunteer Hours: St. Vincent de Paul : Need your Community Service Hours? Want to Volunteer?
1273 Wellington St.W 613-722-7166 / 1620 Merivale Rd. 613-695-7162. If you are interested in volunteering with us to fulfil your mandatory community service hours, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator Jenny at 613-722-7166 Ext. 13 or by email at ssvp.jenny.martin@gmail.com.
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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