MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, May 10, 2018
HS Day 1

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT

The Scholastic Book Fair is back just in time for summer reading! Every year Scholastic provides several amazing books and gifts to purchase in our “bookstore” (Learning Commons Seminar Room). Both high school and intermediate students are welcome to drop by before, after school, or during the lunch hour. All funds raised are used to buy literacy resources for our Learning Commons. (NBD May 11)

Found: a White Shimano girls bike. If yours please come to main office to claim. (DD May 11)
Best luck to all our Technovation Team Members who will be representation SMT and competing in this year's Technovation Challenge on Saturday, May 12th at Carleton University - Southampton Hall from 12:30 - 5:00

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Attention all 7/8 Students.  If you would like to purchase a Hot Dog Combo ($5.00 for 2 hot dogs, bag of chips, and bottle of water) and/or Freezie ($1.00 each) for Track & Field Day, please pay your Phys. Ed. teacher by Monday May 14, 2018.  Sales will stop after this date, and there will be NO sales the day of the event.  This is cash only, and will NOT be available at schoolcashonline.  (TQ May 11) 

7/8 Waterloo Math Contest:  The 7/8 Waterloo Math Contest will take place on May 16th for those students who have already signed up. Students interested in practicing for the contest can meet on Thursdays in room 235 over lunch. (KS May 16)

7/8 Rugby Team: Are you looking for good sport to practice team work, respect and confidence? The Barrhaven Scottish rugby team is looking for new recruits between the ages of 7 to 17. It is a great hobby to be part of. For more information, contact the emails matching your age group on the flyers posted on the 2nd and 3rd floor.

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

REACH FOR THE TOP - OPEN HOUSE: All club members are invited to participate in an Open House 'demonstration game' tomorrow night between 5-6 p.m. in the Learning Commons (Computer Section). 
The buzzers will be set up so we can 'challenge' any parents, guests or alumni willing to take the good 'old-school' trivia plunge. (CH May 10)
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.

Youth Night: Starting Friday, June 8th every second Friday. For ages 12-16 at 7-9pm  
Games, Crafts, snacks & bible study and much more!!!!!
St. Patrick’s Church Fallowfield. 15 Steeple Hill Crescent
Contact Mara Roach: mara.roach4@gmail.com 613-219-7937 (KW June 8)

Dual Credit at Algonquin College gives students the opportunity to experience a college course, while students earn credits towards both their high school diploma and their post secondary education. 
Courses vary by semester and are offered across a variety of College programs.
All students in grades 10 and 11 that are interested in the Dual Credit Program for next school year but missed the meeting should come by student services to pick up a pamphlet and application form.  
For more information see  http://www.algonquincollege.com/ap/about-dualcredit/  (TC May 17)

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

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

Attention Grads! The prom committee will be selling Grad Socks in several styles. Come get yours on Thursday May 10 after school for $10 a pair... and why not pick up a piece of pizza at the same time for $2 a slice? You can also visit Mrs. Monette in room 112 right before Period 3 all week if you want to see the styles or purchase a pair. Proceeds go to decorations for prom this year. (JM May 10)

The Graduation Ceremony is Wednesday, June 27th at 1:00 pm at the Metropolitan Bible Church.
Each graduate will be given 2 tickets for guests. 

Students can request extra tickets by going to my.mths.ca between Tuesday, May 1st and Thursday, May 31st. No extra tickets can be requested after May 31st. Students will be informed exactly how many extra tickets they will receive shortly thereafter. (TC May 31)

A Message from Carleton University: The Enriched Support program – ESP – is designed for students that don’t meet the traditional entrance requirements. We offer students the chance to begin first-year study with structured academic support in the form of weekly support workshops. Students who finish our program with the necessary average are guaranteed admission to many programs at Carleton. We also have Information Nights coming up on May 18th and June 1st. The application package can be found on our website carleton.ca/esp. (TC June 1)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

LF Volunteers: Jungle Sport (Summer Camp) currently looking for one or two female students in grade 10,11 or 12 interested in working summer camp to apply to nick@junglesport.ca
LF Volunteers: Looking for volunteers for set up, take down, parking, greeters, etc.  on May 11th, 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm and May 12th, 6:30 am - 2:00pm.  Berrigan ES is hosting their Annual Community Spring Fling on Saturday, May 12th. Please sign up with Jenn at:  besgaragesale@gmail.com (KW May 11)

LF Volunteers: Family Fun Zone  and 50/50 Seller at Ottawa Fury Games
Are you interested in sports and events? Have you always wanted to get a peek behind the curtain of a world-class stadium? Well now is your chance to get a glimpse behind the scenes of how a major event unfolds at TD Place. Be a part of the action while engaging in your local community!  Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group and the OSEG Foundation have a variety of exciting volunteer opportunities this season. To find out more info on how you can get involved, kindly send a note to volunteers@tdplace.ca with the subject “Volunteer Opportunities”

LF Volunteers: Threads of Life Charity BBQ. Threads of Life is a National Charity that provides help and support to families who have a family member killed or injured in a workplace accident. Date: Saturday, May 12th Where: M&M Meat Shop in Manotick. 990 River Rd Time: 11:00am -3:00pm (volunteers would have to be there from 10:00am to 4:00pm for set-up and take down) Please see Mrs. Devine in the main office if interested. (DD May 11)

LF Volunteers: Mothercraft Ottawa's 11th annual fundraiser -Touch a Truck - Sunday, June 10th, 2018, Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre, 2525 Carling Avenue10:00 am to 3:00 pm. To volunteer, contacttrucks@mothercraft.com, 613-728-1839 . (KW June 10)

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: 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.

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: 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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