MOTHER TERESA HIGH
SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
“SEEK
JUSTICE
LOVE KINDNESS & MERCY
WALK HUMBLY WITH GOD”
Monday, September 16, 2019
WHOLE SCHOOL
For those interested in Enrichment Opportunities available in our local community, please
visit: https://engineering.uottawa.ca/outreach-programs/clubs-for-teens
Did you know that you can already order your yearbook for 2019-2020? Why
wait when you can do it now through school cash online. Get it out of the way and
buy yours today! (TM Sept.27)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Learning Commons lunch passes are now available to sign out.
Please stop at the Learning Commons' main desk, before 8:35am, and sign out
your lunch pass. (NBD Sept. 20)
· Grade 7: Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday
· Grade 8: Monday,
Tuesday, and Thursday
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Want to go to Costa
Rica in March? This exciting trip is almost full! Don't miss out on the
opportunity of a lifetime to see manatees, howler & spider monkeys and
giant iguanas in their natural habitats! We will also be visiting the
beautiful Arenal Hot Springs and enjoying an Aerial Tram ride over the
rainforest of Tortuguera! For more information, visit www.explorica.ca/Brownrigg-3024 When
registering online, use the voucher code 75off2020 to save $75
until October 31st! Check out this video showing some of the amazing
things you will experience https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=CacI08DHm3E Information packages and permission forms can also be found
outside room 203. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Brownrigg
(rm 203) or Mrs. Sinclair (rm 211). (LB Oct. 31)
Calling all high school students, Shakespeare first-timers and fans
alike. Find your
voice, build confidence, and hone your
public speaking chops by participating in the 26th Shakespeare on the Platform
competition, November 6th at 6 PM in the University of Ottawa -
Academic Hall.
Explore the seasons of life and the human condition: love, loss,
courage, hatred, politics ... in the Bard's brilliant soliloquies and
sonnets. Get expert feedback and win some of the $1250 in prize
money.
Please see Ms Simpson in Rm 138 for specifics. (JS Nov. 5)
HS Ladies Golf: Looking for 1 final team member for the HS Ladies Golf team. Please see
Mr. Côté in room 310 if interested. (PC Sept 20)
Student Tutors needed -
interested in tutoring a younger student at SMT? Tutors are
paid $15/hour or you can earn community service hours. Tutoring takes
place from 3:00-4:00 at the school. Please see Mrs. McCarthy in Room 200
to pick up an application form. (KM Sept. 27)
Come with
friends and start your own JA (Junior Achievement) Company. Gain
valuable leadership, business, communication, and workplace skills plus new
friendships in a special chapter of the JA Company program running after school
for 15 weeks on Wednesdays beginning September 18th at the Viva
retirement residence. Bus tickets and snacks provided. Apply ASAP at http://bit.ly/JA_VIVA. Questions? Pop by room 213 or 216. (SM Sept. 27)
Looking to fulfill your volunteer hours or
a paying job? A student from Mrs. Parker’s
resource classroom needs a buddy to walk
home after school Monday to Friday. Please see Mrs. Parker room #308 for more information. (KP Oct.1)
HS Girls
Hockey: Any HS girls interested in playing hockey this year are
asked to sign up outside room 110 this week. If you are a returning
player please let me know if you are playing or not. (MP Sept. 13)
New York
City 2020: Any Grade 11/12 students who are
still interested in joining this spring's NYC trip are asked to see Mr. Rowley
in Room 136 for information and permission forms. There are a few spots
remaining for this coming years trip.
Last chance to sign up for the trip is Thursday,
September 26, 2019 (MR Sept. 26)
Boys' Basketball Open Gym: There will be open gym for any grade 9 - 12 boys'
interested in playing pick up games on
the following dates: Tuesday, September 10 @ 4:30PM, Thursday, September
12th @ 4:30PM, and Tuesday, September 17th @ 4:30PM. If you have
any questions see Mr. Rowley in Room 136. (MR Sept.17)
STUDENT SERVICES
The
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board Fall 2019 Night School Program registration
forms have arrived at St. Mother Teresa High School. Registration
dates are from Monday, August 26th to Tuesday, September 17th at Registration
Office, 440 Albert Street, Room E122B, 9:00am to 4:30pm Forms must be signed by
student, parent and guidance counsellor and include student status sheet, proof
of citizenship and Status in Canada and proof of address.
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
University Visits:
September 16th: 11:25
am, New Brunswick U, in atrium
September 18th: 11:25
am, Queen's University, in atrium
September 19th: 11:25 am, U of Ottawa, presentation, Learning Commons
September 24th: 11:25 am, St. Lawrence College, in atrium
October 1st: 11:25 am, Redeemer University, in atrium
October 18th: 8:55
am, Algonquin College presentation, Learning Commons
October 22nd: 8:55 am, Carleton U, presentation, Learning Commons
October 25th: 11:25 am, McMaster University, in atrium
Any Grade 12 student who is interested in
joining this year's prom committee is invited to please attend a short meeting
on Thursday, September 19th. We
will meet at 11:30 in the hairstyling room (room 112). Everyone is
welcome! (CH Sept.
19)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
LF Volunteers. Watson’s Mill in Manotick wants you
to join their cast and crew for a truly haunting experience. They
need volunteers who will scare our visitors and leave them frightened
of things that go bump in the night.
Haunt Night volunteers will
be needed for the evenings of October 24, 25, and 26 from 5pm – 10pm.
All time spent as part of our cast and crew can be used towards the 40
hours of community service needed to graduate. Please sign up by emailing programs@watsonsmill.com
(KW Oct. 24)
PARISHES SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY
St. Patrick’s Fallowfield: For information please visit www.stpatricks.nepean.on.ca
St. Andrew Parish Christmas & New Year's Mass
Schedule: