MOTHER TERESA HIGH
SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
“SEEK
JUSTICE
LOVE KINDNESS & MERCY
WALK HUMBLY WITH GOD”
Thursday, September 19, 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
Grade 7 and 8 students are invited to join the
lunchtime club called the Beyond Hate Alliance. The Beyond Hate Alliance
is a club for those who want to create safer spaces for and celebration of
LGBTQ+ students here at SMT. We meet on Thursdays at the beginning of
lunch in Mr. Connor’s room (333). If you are Beyond Hate, come join the BHA. (LD Sept.19)
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
H.S. Varsity Non
Contact Hockey try-outs will begin next week. All high
school players that are currently playing Competitive B or lower, are eligible
to play non-contact. Full hockey equipment is mandatory. Please see
Mr. Gervasi or Mr. Helman with any questions. (MG
Oct.1)
Thursday September
26th 3-4 @ Sportsplex Yzerman Arena
Tuesday October 1st
from 3-4 @ Sportsplex Yzerman Arena
Team Practice Thursday
October 3rd from 3-4 @ Walter Baker "A" Arena
Eco Club: Meeting is today (Thursday, September 19th) during
High School lunch in room 209. See Mrs. Pari if you have any questions. (AP Sept. 19)
ATTENTION High School Ultimate Frisbee Players: The 7/8
Ultimate Frisbee Tournament (September
26th in the afternoon) is in need of high school referees. If you
are interested please see Ms. Brennan in room 233. (KB Sept. 26)
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)
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)
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)
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
Looking
for Blood Donors - Looking
for 13 grade 12s who are or will be 17 by October 3rd to donate blood. The
bus will pick you up in the morning and return you by lunch. If interested,
please see Ms. Soprovich in room 204 at lunch for more information and the
paperwork. (SS Oct. 3)
Calling
all Grads!! You can now submit your baby photo and write-up. Please use smtyearbookclass@gmail.com
A Liaison Officer from the University of Ottawa will be visiting
SMTHS on Thursday, Sept, 19
at lunch time in the Learning Commons to discuss the opportunities
available at uOttawa.
Be sure to come by! (LB Sept. 19)
University Visits:
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
PROM COMMITTEE: Any
grade 12 student 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 room 137. Everyone is welcome! (TE 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: