MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
WHOLE SCHOOL

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Grade 7/8 Track and Field Information:
Team lists are posted outside of room 232 (Mme Kinloch's class) and the grade 7/8 phys. ed. offices.
There will be a team meeting on Tuesday, May 21st in room 232.
Practices will be held: Wednesday, May 22nd; Friday, May 24th; Monday, May 27th; Wednesday, May 29th after school from 3-4.
The Meet is scheduled for Thursday, May 30th at the Terry Fox Complex.
If you have any questions or concerns please see Mme Kinloch in room 232 or Mr. Connor in room 333. (JK May 29)


7/8 Math Contest:  Any 7/8 students interested in writing this year's Waterloo Math Contest are asked to sign up with Mr. Shannon in room 235. There is a limit of 35 spots available, so sign up right away to reserve your spot. (KS May 22)

7/8 Girl's Softball:  Any 7/8 girls interested in trying out for the softball team are asked to sign up outside Mr. Nicoletti/Quinn's office. Try-outs will take place May 22nd, 23rd and 24th from 7:30 am to 8:30 am at the diamond across the street from MT. Bring your glove, if you have one. (KS May 24)

Craft Club: The grade 7/8 craft club meets every Friday at lunch in room 233. Bring your lunch and get ready to be creative! All grade 7 and 8 students welcome! 

Lunch clubs in the Learning Commons - new schedule: 
Monday: Robots 
Tuesday: Red Maple Book club 
Wednesday: Makerspace
Thursday: Makerspace
Friday: Titans for Justice
New members are welcome to join Red Maple, Makerspace, and Titans for Justice. For more information, please ask at


HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Do you need volunteer hours? Are you available Friday, May 24th from 3:30-7:30? If so we need your help at the 7/8 Trivia Event! Come see Ms. Brennan in room 233 for details. (KB May 24)

STUDENT SERVICES

Driver Education Forms are available in Student Services for Summer 2019 program.  You must be 16 years old and have a G1 license prior to July 2, 2019. Total cost is $705.12. Register online, by fax, by mail, or in person as is indicated on the form. Do not return the form to Student Services. In-class instruction July 2-5 inclusive, 20 hours 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  In-car instruction = 20 hours (10 hours behind the wheel; 10 hours observation) takes place during the months of July and August.

2019 Walk for Arthritis is Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Carleton U - Alumni Park.  Volunteers required at 7:30 am.  Walk registration, family zone, cheerleaders, route marshals...Sign up at Walkforarthritis.ca and click on Participate and follow instructions. Tammy Welin, 613-723-1083 extension 1514.  twelin@arthritis.ca

Summer Registration Forms from the public board (OCDSB) have arrived in Student Services.  Classes run July 3 to July 25, 2019. Class times are from 8:30 am to 3:35 pm.  Student or parent must bring completed signed forms (student/parent/guidance counsellor) to 400 Albert Street, Room E122B. Monday to Friday, from April 8th to June 27th, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. On Tuesdays, May 7 to June 25, the registration office is open until 7 pm.

The OCDSB Alternate Programs - Open House:
April 17th, 2019. Elizabeth Wyn Wood will be open for tours from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.  
9:00 am to 12:00 noon:
Elizabeth Wyn Wood: 20 Rossland Avenue
Frederick Banting:      1453 Stittsville Main Street
Norman Johnston:       2401 Cleroux Cr
Richard Pfaff:              160 Percy Street
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm:
Urban Aboriginal:          440 Albert Streeet
YSB Drop in Classroom: 147 Besserer Street

Summer School registration forms are now available in Student Services.  Register from March 6th to June 28th. All forms must be signed by student, parent/guardian and guidance counsellor.
Final registration date is June 28th (9am to 1pm) and must be done at St. Nicholas Adult High School located at 893 Admiral Avenue.


Young Women in Public Safety Program will be held from July 15-19, 2019. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to visit several federal public safety organizations in the National Capital Area, such as: Canada Border Services Agency, Cdn Security Intelligence Service, Correctional Service Canada, just to name a few. For more information, visit canada.ca/gcjobs and check out the leaflets in Student Services. Complete the application process through the Federal Student Work Experience program.

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

Shout Out! Needed - 14 grade 12s who are 17 and older who are willing and able (you need to take a quiz) to donate blood on May 23rd (that's right - the day between Grad Day and Prom!!) If interested, please see Ms. Soprovich in Room 202 to pick up a form and get more information. First timers welcome! (SS May 23)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

LF Volunteers: to help at a Child Services Expo on Saturday, June 1st from 9-noon. It is being held at Southpointe Community Centre at 220 Stonecrest Drive in Barrhaven. Assistance is needed for set up and clean up, children's craft table, assisting service providers, etc. Please contact Karen at karenfromm@yahoo.ca for more information. (KW June 1)

LF Volunteers:  At the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend on Saturday, May 25th at the Confederation Park.  From handing out race kits before the race to keeping runners hydrated on course, etc.  Run Ottawa will provide transportation (bus) to the Recovery area if there is interest.There will be supervisors on the bus. Bus time would be departing at 9 am Saturday from the school and returning around 4 pm. Official volunteer shirt, hat, snack beverage and supervision will be provided. For more information, contact the Recovery Area Coordinator, Ingrid Koenig at runottawarecovery@gmail.com (KW May 24)

LF Volunteers:  The Royal City Soccer Club is looking for volunteers, counsellors in training, co-op students for their soccer day camps.  5 locations in Ottawa (including Kanata, Nepean, Orleans) July and August weeks available.  1 800-427-0536, royalsoccer.com  Volunteer and Staff application forms are available in Student Services. (KW May 24)

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
St. Andrew Parish Christmas & New Year's Mass Schedule:

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