Thursday, February 1, 2007

Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Exams - H.S.

Grade 7 & 8: X-Fast Program- Learn how to Skate Ski. Where: Mother Teresa Field. When: Monday February 12th. Time: Period 5. Cost: $3.00. Who: High Level Ski Instructors/ Sponsored by Fresh Air Sports. Brand New Equipment will be available for each participant. Sometime DIFFERENT that your PE classes are offering---Take advantage! First come, First Served. See Ms. McKenna.

Grade 7 & 8: Any Grade 7 or 8 student interested in representing Mother Teresa High School in the annual Math Olympics competition is asked to come to a brief, but important, meeting TODAY at the beginning of junior lunch in room 317.

Grade 7 & 8: Any Grade 7 & 8 student that signed up to write the Gauss mathematics contest is reminded to bring their $2 to Ms. Brownrigg by Monday, February 5th.

Library Notice: The library will not be open after school TODAY.

The Yearbook is Looking For Your Writing: Have you written an awesome song, paragraph or poem? The yearbook would love to see it! Just bring it to room 207 (slide under the door if no one is there) or give it to Mrs. Birmingham. Get your writing in the book!

Youth Action Grants: United Way has sent the school a copy of their grant package and postcard series as part of their promotional package concerning their Youth Action Grants.

United Way offers Youth Action Grants to students with ideas on how to make Ottawa a better place to live. Youth Action is a program for youth, by youth. Young people choose an issue, decide how they want to improve their school, neighbourhood or community, and then create a community project that turns their ideas into action. Teams can apply for grants of up to $2500 from United Way.

A total of $60,000 in grants will be awarded to young people in the Ottawa area. Projects must be developed and implemented by a team of young people aged 13-19 and require a community sponsor with a registered charitable number. Next application deadline is March 1.

You can check out the details on their website: www.youthactionjeunesse.ca

We have the whole package for viewing in Student Services.

College Application: Students applying to Ontario colleges for Sept. ‘07 are reminded that the deadline for the application is TODAY. Info sheets are available in Student Services.

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Exams - H.S.

Grade 7 & 8: X-Fast Program- Learn how to Skate Ski. Where: Mother Teresa Field. When: Monday February 12th. Time: Period 5. Cost: $3.00. Who: High Level Ski Instructors/ Sponsored by Fresh Air Sports Brand. New Equipment will be available for each participant. Sometime DIFFERENT that your PE classes are offering --- Take advantage! First come, First Served. See Ms. McKenna.

Red Maple Club: Red Maple Club meets today. Two of Mother Teresa's teachers will be joining us to discuss the books they have read. Please try to arrive at the beginning of lunch.

Grade 7 & 8: Any Grade 7 or 8 student interested in representing Mother Teresa High School in the annual Math Olympics competition is asked to come to a brief, but important, meeting on Thursday, February 1st at the beginning of junior lunch in room 317.

Grade 7 & 8: Any Grade 7 & 8 student that signed up to write the Gauss mathematics contest is reminded to bring their $2 to Ms. Brownrigg by Monday, February 5th.

Library Notice: The library will not be open after school on Thursday, February 1st.

The Yearbook is Looking For Your Writing: Have you written an awesome song, paragraph or poem? The yearbook would love to see it! Just bring it to room 207 (slide under the door if no one is there) or give it to Mrs. Birmingham. Get your writing in the book!

Youth Action Grants: United Way has sent the school a copy of their grant package and postcard series as part of their promotional package concerning their Youth Action Grants.

United Way offers Youth Action Grants to students with ideas on how to make Ottawa a better place to live. Youth Action is a program for youth, by youth. Young people choose an issue, decide how they want to improve their school, neighbourhood or community, and then create a community project that turns their ideas into action. Teams can apply for grants of up to $2500 from United Way.

A total of $60,000 in grants will be awarded to young people in the Ottawa area. Projects must be developed and implemented by a team of young people aged 13-19 and require a community sponsor with a registered charitable number. Next application deadline is March 1.

You can check out the details on their website: www.youthactionjeunesse.ca

We have the whole package for viewing in Student Services.

$1,000 scholarship - Ottawa Senators Alumni Scholarship Program. The program is for both male and female graduating high school hockey players. Deadline for application forms to be sent to Ottawa senators Alumni is February 13th. A high school transcript and at least one letter of reference must be included with the application. Drop by Student Services for more info.

5km Walk/Run for Diabetes: On Sunday, February 4th starting at 9:00 am from St. Joseph HS. Win a Play Station 3 for the most pledges raised. More information available in Student Services.

College Application: Students applying to Ontario colleges for Sept. ‘07 are reminded that the deadline for the application is Thursday, February 1.

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Exams - H.S.

Grade 7 & 8: Any Grade 7 or 8 student interested in representing Mother Teresa High School in the annual Math Olympics competition is asked to come to a brief, but important, meeting on Thursday, February 1st at the beginning of junior lunch in room 317.

Grade 7 & 8: Any Grade 7 & 8 student that signed up to write the Gauss mathematics contest is reminded to bring their $2 to Ms. Brownrigg by Monday, February 5th.

Red Maple Club: Meeting is on Wednesday of this week.

Library Notice: The library will not be open after school on Thursday, February 1st..

Youth Action Grants: United Way has sent the school a copy of their grant package and postcard series as part of their promotional package concerning their Youth Action Grants.

United Way offers Youth Action Grants to students with ideas on how to make Ottawa a better place to live. Youth Action is a program for youth, by youth. Young people choose an issue, decide how they want to improve their school, neighbourhood or community, and then create a community project that turns their ideas into action. Teams can apply for grants of up to $2500 from United Way.

A total of $60,000 in grants will be awarded to young people in the Ottawa area.
Projects must be developed and implemented by a team of young people aged 13-19
Require a community sponsor with a registered charitable number. Next application deadline is March 1, 2007. You can check out the details on their website: www.youthactionjeunesse.ca. We have the whole package for viewing in Student Services

$1,000 scholarship - Ottawa Senators Alumni Scholarship Program. The program is for both male and female graduating high school hockey players. Deadline for application forms to be sent to Ottawa Senators Alumni is February 13th. A high school transcript and at least one letter of reference must be included with the application. Drop by Student Services for more info.

H.S. Exam Notice: In the event of school bus cancellation (listen to radio announcements which will say buses are cancelled but the schools are open) all High School exams for THAT day will be rescheduled and written on Thursday, February 1 at the same time and location.

5km Walk/Run for Diabetes: On Sunday, February 4th starting at 9:00 am from St. Joseph HS. Win a Play Station 3 for the most pledges raised. More information available in Student Services.

College Application: Students applying to Ontario colleges for Sept. ‘07 are reminded that the deadline for the application is February 1. Do not leave it to the last minute. Info sheets are available in Student Services. Make an appointment if you need help.

Monday, January 29, 2007

Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Exams - H.S.

Red Maple Club: Meeting is on Wednesday of this week.

Library Notice: The library will not be open after school on Thursday, February 1st.

$1,000 scholarship - Ottawa Senators Alumni Scholarship Program. The program is for both male and female graduating high school hockey players. Deadline for application forms to be sent to Ottawa senators Alumni is February 13th. A high school transcript and at least one letter of reference must be included with the application. Drop by Student Services for more info.

H.S. Exam Notice: In the event of school bus cancellation (listen to radio announcements which will say buses are cancelled but the schools are open) all High School exams for THAT day will be rescheduled and written on Thursday, February 1 at the same time and location.

Looking for a summer job? Look no further. Ontario Summer Jobs, 2007 from Employment Ontario. Pick up a folder in Student Services.

5km Walk/Run for Diabetes: On Sunday, February 4th starting at 9:00 am from St. Joseph HS. Win a Play Station 3 for the most pledges raised. More information available in Student Services.

Literacy Preparation: Any high school student interested in participating in an after school literacy program is encouraged to sign up outside room 322. The program is preparation for the Grade 10 Provincial Literacy Test (in March) and classes will run twice a week for six weeks starting Feb. 6th and ending March 22nd. Students must commit to all twelve sessions.

College Application: Students applying to Ontario colleges for Sept. ‘07 are reminded that the deadline for the application is February 1. Do not leave it to the last minute. Info sheets are available in Student Services. Make an appointment if you need help.

Friday, January 26, 2007

Day 1 - Gr. 7 & 8 - Exams for H.S.

$1,000 scholarship - Ottawa Senators Alumni Scholarship Program. The program is for both male and female graduating high school hockey players. Deadline for application forms to be sent to Ottawa senators Alumni is February 13th. A high school transcript and at least one letter of reference must be included with the application. Drop by Student Services for more info.

H.S. Exam Notice: In the event of school bus cancellation (listen to radio announcements which will say buses are cancelled but the schools are open) all High School exams for THAT day will be rescheduled and written on Thursday, February 1 at the same time and location.

Looking for a Summer Job? Look no further. Ontario Summer Jobs, 2007 from Employment Ontario. Pick up a folder in Student Services.

5km Walk/Run for Diabetes: On Sunday, February 4th starting at 9:00 am from St. Joseph HS. Win a Play Station 3 for the most pledges raised. More information available in Student Services.

Literacy Preparation: Any high school student interested in participating in an after school literacy program is encouraged to sign up outside room 322. The program is preparation for the Grade 10 Provincial Literacy Test (in March) and classes will run twice a week for six weeks starting Feb. 6th and ending March 22nd. Students must commit to all twelve sessions.

College Application: Students applying to Ontario colleges for Sept. ‘07 are reminded that the deadline for the application is February 1. Do not leave it to the last minute. Info sheets are available in Student Services. Make an appointment if you need help.

Thursday, January 25, 2007

Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 2 - H.S.

Red Maple Club will meet TODAY during 7/8 lunch.

Notice for Gr. 7 & 8's: Stop by the atrium during lunch TODAY to see the grade 11 computer class's final project. Play a game of the classic "pong"; try your hand at hangman or even a modified version of DDR. You can even see "The Blobs of Doom" on PC and PSP or for the first time ever, an XBOX 360 game made by one of our students, in the gaming focus program, on the big screen!

Library Notice: The library will be closed after school TODAY and the library/seminar room will be closed all morning on Friday, January 26th due to the Grade 7/8 Spelling Bee competition.

$1,000 scholarship - Ottawa Senators Alumni Scholarship Program: The program is for both male and female graduating high school hockey players. Deadline for application forms to be sent to Ottawa senators Alumni is February 13th. A high school transcript and at least one letter of reference must be included with the application. Drop by Student Services for more info.

H.S. Exam Notice: In the event of school bus cancellation (listen to radio announcements which will say buses are cancelled but the schools are open) all High School exams for THAT day will be rescheduled and written on Thursday, February 1 at the same time and location.

Grads 2007 - by now, most have you have scanned the list outside room 2007 regarding the grad comments for the yearbook. The comments look amazing and we appreciate your efforts. If there are any questions or concerns, please see Mrs. Birmingham TODAY. Thanks!

Library Notice H.S.: High School students should return or renew books TODAY. All outstanding fines should be paid before second semester.

Looking for a summer job? Look no further. Ontario Summer Jobs, 2007 from Employment Ontario. Pick up a folder in Student Services.

5km Walk/Run for Diabetes: On Sunday, February 4th starting at 9:00 am from St. Joseph HS. Win a Play Station 3 for the most pledges raised. More information available in Student Services.

Literacy Preparation: Any high school student interested in participating in an after school literacy program is encouraged to sign up outside room 322. The program is preparation for the Grade 10 Provincial Literacy Test (in March) and classes will run twice a week for six weeks starting Feb. 6th and ending March 22nd. Students must commit to all twelve sessions.

College Application: Students applying to Ontario colleges for Sept. ‘07 are reminded that the deadline for the application is February 1. Do not leave it to the last minute. Info sheets are available in Student Services. Make an appointment if you need help.

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 1 - H.S.

Red Maple Club will meet on Thursday, January 25th during 7/8 lunch.

7-8 Intramural Dodgeball: Refer to schedule outside the Phys. Ed. offices for your games this week and next.

7-8 Boys Basketball: Due to the cancellation on Monday, tryouts will now be held TODAY after school in the cafeteria gym (3:10 to 4:30).

Notice for Gr. 7 & 8's: Stop by the atrium during lunch on THURSDAY (new day!) to see the grade 11 computer class’s final project. Play a game of the classic "pong"; try your hand at hangman or even a modified version of DDR. You can even see "The Blobs of Doom"on PC and PSP or for the first time ever, an XBOX 360 game made by one of our students, in the gaming focus program, on the big screen! Thursday during 7 & 8 lunch hour.

Library Notice #1: The Library will be closed during 7/8 lunch and open after school TODAY. The library will be closed after school on Thursday, January 25th.

Live It Up: Hey everyone - "Live It Up" is having a meeting at lunch TODAY in the Career Centre at 11:50 am. New members are always welcome, so come on down!"

H.S. Exam Notice: In the event of school bus cancellation (listen to radio announcements which will say buses are cancelled but the schools are open) all High School exams for THAT day will be rescheduled and written on Thursday, February 1 at the same time and location.

Grads 2007 - by now, most have you have scanned the list outside room 2007 regarding the grad comments for the yearbook. The comments look amazing and we appreciate your efforts. If there are any questions or concerns, please see Mrs. Birmingham on Thursday. Thanks!

Library Notice #2: High School students should return or renew books this week before exams begin. All outstanding fines should be paid before second semester.

Ski Club Notice: This is a reminder to all ski club members that the next outing is Wednesday, February 7th. There is no ski club this week and next week due to the High School exams.

Looking for a summer job? Look no further. Ontario Summer Jobs, 2007 from Employment Ontario. Pick up a folder in Student Services.

5km Walk/Run for Diabetes: On Sunday, February 4th starting at 9:00 am from St. Joseph HS. Win a Play Station 3 for the most pledges raised. More information available in Student Services.

Notice of Library Closure during Exams: The library/seminar room will be closed all morning on Friday, January 26th due to the Grade 7/8 Spelling Bee competition.

Literacy Preparation: Any high school student interested in participating in an after school literacy program is encouraged to sign up outside room 322. The program is preparation for the Grade 10 Provincial Literacy Test (in March) and classes will run twice a week for six weeks starting Feb. 6th and ending March 22nd. Students must commit to all twelve sessions.

College Application: Students applying to Ontario colleges for Sept. ‘07 are reminded that the deadline for the application is February 1. Do not leave it to the last minute. Info sheets are available in Student Services. Make an appointment if you need help.

Queens University Major Entrance Scholarships: All Major Entrance Scholarships require a 90%+ average among other criteria. The Chancellor's Scholarship deadline is TODAY and must be submitted to Student Services. All other Major Awards must be received by Queens by Jan. 31. Applications at www.queensu.ca/registrar/awards.

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 2 - H.S.

Red Maple Club will meet on Thursday, January 25th during 7/8 lunch.

7-8 Intramural Dodgeball: Refer to schedule outside the Phys. Ed. offices for your games this week and next.

7-8 Boys Basketball: Due to the cancellation on Monday, tryouts will now be held on Wednesday after school in the cafeteria gym (3:10 to 4:30).

7-8 Girls Basketball: A reminder to grade 7/8 girls who signed up to tryout for Basketball that the grade seven tryout is Wednesday morning at 7:15 a.m. Please be dressed and ready to go at the start time.

Notice for Gr. 7 & 8's: Stop by the atrium during lunch on THURSDAY (new day!) to see the grade 11 computer class's final project. Play a game of the classic "pong"; try your hand at hangman or even a modified version of DDR. You can even see "The Blobs of Doom" on PC and PSP or for the first time ever, an XBOX 360 game made by one of our students, in the gaming focus program, on the big screen! Thursday during 7 & 8 lunch hour.

Library Notice #1: The Library will be closed during 7/8 lunch and open after school on Wednesday, January 24th. The library will be closed after school on Thursday, January 25th.

Library Notice #2: High School students should return or renew books this week before exams begin. All outstanding fines should be paid before second semester.

Ski Club Notice: This is a reminder to all ski club members that the next outing is Wednesday, February 7th. There is no ski club this week and next week due to the High School exams.

5km Walk/Run for Diabetes: On Sunday, February 4th starting at 9:00 am from St. Joseph HS. Win a Play Station 3 for the most pledges raised. More information available in Student Services.

Reach For The Top: Round Two of the In-School Tournament (In Quest of the Mighty Brain Hiccup) begins today as INTERGALACTIC WALRUSES face the ATTACK OF THE FLYING MONKEYS in the CRAZY KITCHEN at lunch. Buzzers, as usual, are activated at 11:50 am.

Notice of Library Closure during Exams: The library/seminar room will be closed all morning on Friday, January 26th due to the Grade 7/8 Spelling Bee competition.

Literacy Preparation: Any high school student interested in participating in an after school literacy program is encouraged to sign up outside room 322. The program is preparation for the Grade 10 Provincial Literacy Test (in March) and classes will run twice a week for six weeks starting Feb. 6th and ending March 22nd. Students must commit to all twelve sessions.

Grads 2007: The yearbook is looking for pictures of you and your friends, so that the grad section represents EVERYONE who is graduating - if you have a picture you want included (no guarantees, but we will try), bring it to room 207, (you can put it under the door if office is closed ) or bring your camera and we can download your photos.

College Application: Students applying to Ontario colleges for Sept. ‘07 are reminded that the deadline for the application is February 1. Do not leave it to the last minute. Info sheets are available in Student Services. Make an appointment if you need help.

Queens University Major Entrance Scholarships: All Major Entrance Scholarships require a 90%+ average among other criteria. The Chancellor's Scholarship deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 24 and must be submitted to Student Services. All other Major Awards must be received by Queens by Jan. 31. Applications at www.queensu.ca/registrar/awards.

Monday, January 22, 2007

Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 1 - H.S.

Notice Gr. 7 & 8: Could the following grade 7/8 students meet in room 309 promptly at the beginning of lunch TODAY for a very brief meeting: Adian Hevia-Media 8-04, Alex Carrozzi 7-01, Daniel Villeneuve 8-03, Dominique Dufresne 7-07, Cristian Plante 7-05, Casandra Leneve, Taber Gantner 7-06, David Chiarelli 7-05, Alyssa Peixoto 8-08, Emily Kittner 8-07.

7-8 Boys Basketball: Tryouts for 7-8 Boys Basketball will be held TODAY, after school, starting at 3:10 and finishing at about 4:30. Meet in the hardwood floor gym.

7-8 Girls Basketball: A reminder to grade 7/8 girls who signed up to tryout for Basketball, the grade 8 tryout is Tuesday morning at 7:15 a.m. The grade seven tryout is Wednesday morning at 7:15 a.m. Please be dressed and ready to go at the start time.

Notice for Gr. 7 & 8's: Stop by the atrium during lunch on Wednesday to see the grade 11 computer class's final project. Play a game of the classic "pong"; try your hand at hangman or even a modified version of DDR. You can even see "The Blobs of Doom" on PC and PSP or for the first time ever, an XBox 360 game made by one of our students, in the Gaming Focus program, on the big screen! Wednesday during 7 & 8 lunch hour.

Library Notice #1: The library will be closed after school on Wednesday, January 24th.

Library Notice #2: High School students should return or renew books this week before exams begin. All outstanding fines should be paid before second semester.

Notice of Library Closure during Exams: The library/seminar room will be closed all morning on Friday, January 26th due to the Grade 7/8 Spelling Bee competition.

Literacy Preparation: Any high school student interested in participating in an after school literacy program is encouraged to sign up outside room 322. The program is preparation for the Grade 10 Provincial Literacy Test (in March) and classes will run twice a week for six weeks starting Feb. 6th and ending March 22nd. Students must commit to all twelve sessions.

Grads 2007: The yearbook is looking for pictures of you and your friends, so that the grad section represents EVERYONE who is graduating - if you have a picture you want included (no guarantees, but we will try), bring it to room 207, (you can put it under the door if office is closed ) or bring your camera and we can download your photos.

College Application: Students applying to Ontario colleges for Sept. ‘07 are reminded that the deadline for the application is Feb 1. Do not leave it to the last minute. Info sheets are available in Student Services. Make an appointment if you need help.

Queens University Major Entrance Scholarships: All Major Entrance Scholarships require a 90%+ average among other criteria. The Chancellor's Scholarship deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 24 and must be submitted to Student Services. All other Major Awards must be received by Queens by Jan. 31. Applications at www.queensu.ca/registrar/awards.

Notice to Parents: The High School exams for first semester begin this Friday, January 26. The exam schedule is posted on the home page of the school's web site at: www.mths.ca

Friday, January 19, 2007

Day 1 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 2 - H.S.

Lost and Found at Ski Club: A ski/snowboard thick mitten was found on the ground after Ski club on Wed. Jan. 17th. It says 'Demon' on it. See Ms. McKenna

7/8 Boys Volleyball Team: There will be a Volleyball team picture in the Caf gym with Ms. McKenna at 7/8 lunch --TODAY at Lunch.

7-8 Boys Basketball: Tryouts for 7-8 Boys Basketball will be held on Monday, after school, starting at 3:10 and finishing at about 4:30. Meet in the hardwood floor gym.

Gauss Math Contest (7 & 8 students): Do you love Math? Are you interested in testing your mathematical skills? Any 7 & 8 student interested in writing the Gauss Mathematics Contest is asked to see Ms. Brownrigg TODAY to register.

GRADS 2007: The yearbook is looking for pictures of you and your friends, so that the grad section represents EVERYONE who is graduating - if you have a picture you want included (no guarantees, but we will try), bring it to room 207, (you can put it under the door if office is closed ) or bring your camera and we can download your photos.

College Application: Students applying to Ontario colleges for Sept. ‘07 are reminded that the deadline for the application is February 1. Do not leave it to the last minute. Info sheets are available in Student Services. Make an appointment if you need help.

Queens University Major Entrance Scholarships: All Major Entrance Scholarships require a 90%+ average among other criteria. The Chancellor's Scholarship deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 24 and must be submitted to Student Services. All other Major Awards must be received by Queens by Jan. 31. Applications at www.queensu.ca/registrar/awards.

Math Contests: The University of Waterloo math contests (Pascal - Gr. 9, Cayley - Gr. 10, and Fermat - Gr. 11) take place on February 20. All students wishing to participate must pre-register for the contest by TODAY. Students may register through their semester 1 math teacher or by seeing Mr. Cop in room 302.

Driver Education Program: Registration forms are in Student Services. Registration runs from now until February 12th, 2007. Cost is $430.36. The in-class lessons are on Wednesday evenings from 3:15 pm - 5:45 pm for ten weeks, starting February 21st. In-car lessons start and end at the school and take place Monday - Friday from immediately after school hours up until 10 pm and/or on Saturday from 8:30 am-5:30 pm.

Thursday, January 18, 2007

Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 1 - H.S.

Red Maple Club: Meeting will be TODAY during Junior lunch.

Gauss Math Contest for Gr. 7 & 8 students: Do you love Math? Are you interested in testing your mathematical skills? Any 7 & 8 student interested in writing the Gauss Mathematics Contest is asked to come to a brief meeting in room 317 TODAY at lunch. If you are unable to attend the meeting and are interested in writing the contest, please see Ms. Brownrigg before the end of this week.

7/8 Boys Volleyball team members: Please meet with Ms. McKenna in gym C/D TODAY at the beginning of lunch for a team photo.

Recycling Notice: Please send a student down to the Atrium, after announcements, with the bag liner from your recycling box on the following days: Tuesday-1st Floor and Portables; Wednesday- 2nd Floor; Thursday-3rd Floor.

Reach For The Top: Round One of the In-School Tournament (In Quest of the Mighty Brain Hiccup) comes to close today with a mystery match-up. MARY TYLER MORPHINE faces I AM SPARTACUS (featuring our school's oldest teenager!) at lunch hour in the CRAZY KITCHEN. Buzzers, as usual, are activated at 11:50 am.

College Application: Students applying to Ontario colleges for Sept. '07 are reminded that the deadline for the application is February 1. Do not leave it to the last minute. Info sheets are available in Student Services. Make an appointment if you need help.

Queens University Major Entrance Scholarships: All Major Entrance Scholarships require a 90%+ average among other criteria. The Chancellor's Scholarship deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 24 and must be submitted to Student Services. All other Major Awards must be received by Queens by Jan. 31. Applications at www.queensu.ca/registrar/awards.

Prom Committee: There will be a prom committee meeting TODAY at lunch in Room 202. See you there!

Math Contests: The University of Waterloo math contests (Pascal - Gr. 9, Cayley - Gr. 10, and Fermat - Gr. 11) take place on February 20. All students wishing to participate must pre-register for the contest by Friday January 20. Students may register through their semester 1 math teacher or by seeing Mr. Cop in room 302.

Driver Education Program: Registration forms are in Student Services. Registration runs from now until February 12th, 2007. Cost is $430.36. The in-class lessons are on Wednesday evenings from 3:15 pm - 5:45 pm for ten weeks, starting February 21st. In-car lessons start and end at the school and take place Monday - Friday from immediately after school hours up until 10 pm and/or on Saturday from 8:30 am-5:30 pm.

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 2 - H.S.

Red Maple Club: Meeting will be on Thursday, January 18th during Junior lunch.

Gauss Math Contest for Gr. 7 & 8 students: Do you love Math? Are you interested in testing your mathematical skills? Any 7 & 8 student interested in writing the Gauss Mathematics Contest is asked to come to a brief meeting in room 317 on Thursday at lunch. If you are unable to attend the meeting and are interested in writing the contest, please see Ms. Brownrigg before the end of this week.

Gr. 7 & 8 Girls Hockey: A reminder for all of the grade 7 & 8 girls that want to play on the junior Girls Hockey team that there is a meeting with Ms. Courneya at the beginning of lunch TODAY. We are still accepting new players. Also, any girl that has her permission form and cheque may bring it to the meeting to give to Ms. Courneya.

7/8 Boys Volleyball team members: Please meet with Ms. McKenna in gym C/D tomorrow at the beginning of lunch for a team photo.

Recycling Notice: Please send a student down to the Atrium, after announcements, with the bag liner from your recycling box on the following days: Tuesday-1st Floor and Portables; Wednesday- 2nd Floor; Thursday-3rd Floor.

Prom Committee: There will be a prom committee meeting this Thursday, January 18th at lunch in Room 202. See you there!

Looking for Community Service Hours: Come check the registration dates for the Ottawa South United Soccer in the Student Services Office. Registration dates at Mother Teresa High School are: Saturday, February 10th and 17th from 9:30 am - 3:00 pm and Thursday, March 8th from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Math Contests: The University of Waterloo math contests (Pascal - Gr. 9, Cayley - Gr. 10, and Fermat - Gr. 11) take place on February 20. All students wishing to participate must pre-register for the contest by Friday January 20. Students may register through their semester 1 math teacher or by seeing Mr. Cop in room 302.

Driver Education Program: Registration forms are in Student Services. Registration runs from now until February 12th, 2007. Cost is $430.36. The in-class lessons are on Wednesday evenings from 3:15 pm - 5:45 pm for ten weeks, starting February 21st. In-car lessons start and end at the school and take place Monday - Friday from immediately after school hours up until 10 pm and/or on Saturday from 8:30 am-5:30 pm.

Grad Write-Ups: Thanks to those grads who submitted their write-ups - they are amazing! The yearbook will be laying out the grad section this week, and only those students who have submitted a grad-write-up will be included, those who have not put in a write-up will have their grad photo displayed at the end of the grad section. Any last minute grad write-ups can be brought to Mrs. Watkinson in student services or to room 207 or send to Janet_Birmingham@occdsb.on.ca Write-ups must be in sentence form and use the approved abbreviations only.

Algonquin College Open House: Algonquin College will be hosting a Discovery Evening, on the Woodroffe Campus, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. TONIGHT based in the T Building (Room T102). Come and explore the options and programs available at Algonquin College. Free parking in lots 8, 9 and 12. Info cards can be picked up in Student Services.

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 1 - H.S.

Gr. 7 & 8 Music Notice: Students are reminded that they need to sign up for the percussion workshop by no later than Tuesday after school if they want to participate. Sign up sheet are on the door of room 120.

Gr. 7 & 8 Girls Hockey: Any grade 7 & 8 girl that is interested in playing on the Junior Girls Hockey team, but did not pick up a permission form yesterday, may pick one up today in the main office. There will also be a meeting at the beginning of lunch on Wednesday. If you have any concerns please contact Ms. Courneya.

Reach For The Top: The anxiously awaited match-up between STINK MACHINE and THE PURPLE ONIONS is slotted for lunch hour today in the CRAZY KITCHEN. Buzzers are activated at 11:50am.

Prom Committee: There will be a prom committee meeting this Thursday, January 18th at lunch in Room 202. See you there!

Looking for Community Service Hours: Come check the registration dates for the Ottawa South United Soccer in the Student Services Office. Registration dates at Mother Teresa High School are: Saturday, February 10th and 17th from 9:30 am - 3:00 pm and Thursday, March 8th from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Math Contests: The University of Waterloo math contests (Pascal - Gr. 9, Cayley - Gr. 10, and Fermat - Gr. 11) take place on February 20. All students wishing to participate must pre-register for the contest by Friday, January 20. Students may register through their semester 1 math teacher or by seeing Mr. Cop in room 302.

Driver Education Program: Registration forms are in Student Services. Registration runs from now until February 12th, 2007. Cost is $430.36. The in-class lessons are on Wednesday evenings from 3:15 pm - 5:45 pm for ten weeks, starting February 21st. In-car lessons start and end at the school and take place Monday - Friday from immediately after school hours up until 10 pm and/or on Saturday from 8:30 am-5:30 pm.

Grad Write-Ups: Thanks to those grads who submitted their write-ups - they are amazing! The yearbook will be laying out the grad section this week, and only those students who have submitted a grad-write-up will be included, those who have not put in a write-up will have their grad photo displayed at the end of the grad section. Any last minute grad write-ups can be brought to Mrs. Watkinson in student services or to room 207 or send to: Janet_Birmingham@occdsb.on.ca Write-ups must be in sentence form and use the approved abbreviations only.

Algonquin College Open House: On Wednesday, January 17th, Algonquin College will be hosting a Discovery Evening, on the Woodroffe Campus, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. based in the T Building (Room T102). Come and explore the options and programs available at Algonquin College. Free parking in lots 8, 9 and 12. Info cards can be picked up in Student Services. Students can pre-register for the event by logging onto: algonquincollege.com/discover

Monday, January 15, 2007

Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 2 - H.S.

Gr. 7 & 8 Girls Hockey: Grade 7 & 8 girls interested in playing on the Junior Girls Hockey team there will be a brief, but important, meeting in the atrium with Ms. Courneya at the beginning of lunch TODAY.

Library Notice: The library will be closed TODAY from 1:30 on. It will not be open after school.

Math Contests: The University of Waterloo math contests (Pascal - Gr. 9, Cayley - Gr. 10, and Fermat - Gr. 11) take place on February 20. All students wishing to participate must pre-register for the contest by Friday January 20. Students may register through their semester 1 math teacher or by seeing Mr. Cop in room 302.

Driver Education Program: Registration forms are in Student Services. Registration runs from now until February 12th, 2007. Cost is $430.36. The in-class lessons are on Wednesday evenings from 3:15 pm - 5:45 pm for ten weeks, starting February 21st. In-car lessons start and end at the school and take place Monday - Friday from immediately after school hours up until 10 pm and/or on Saturday from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm.

Grad Write-Ups: Thanks to those grads who submitted their write-ups - they are amazing! The yearbook will be laying out the grad section this week, and only those students who have submitted a grad-write-up will be included, those who have not put in a write-up will have their grad photo displayed at the end of the grad section. Any last minute grad write-ups can be brought to Mrs. Watkinson in student services or to room 207 or send to: Janet_Birmingham@occdsb.on.ca. Write-ups must be in sentence form and use the approved abbreviations only.

Algonquin College Open House: On Wednesday, January 17th, Algonquin College will be hosting a Discovery Evening, on the Woodroffe Campus, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. based in the T Building (Room T102). Come and explore the options and programs available at Algonquin College. Students can pre-register for the event by logging onto: algonquincollege.com/discover

Night School: Applications and information on night school credit courses for both the Catholic Board and the Public Board are available in Student Services. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that both boards have some "make-up" courses available for students who fail a first semester course. Offerings for the Catholic Board can also be viewed online at: www.winterconnections.com.

Friday, January 12, 2007

Day 1 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 1 - H.S.

Library Notice: The library will be closed on Monday, January 15th from 1:30 on. It will not be open after school on that day.

Algonquin College Open House: On Wednesday, January 17th, Algonquin College will be hosting a Discovery Evening, on the Woodroffe Campus, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. based in the T Building (Room T102). Come and explore the options and programs available at Algonquin College. Students can pre-register for the event by logging onto: algonquincollege.com/discover

Boys Hockey Team: Game TODAY - Dismissal at 1:05 p.m., bus leaves at 1:15 p.m.

Attention Grads: The deadline for your Grad write-up is TODAY. You can bring it in hard copy to Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services, or follow the directions on the sheet as to how to submit it to the teacher mailbox. You can also e-mail it to: Janet_Birmingham@occdsb.on.ca.

Night School: Applications and information on night school credit courses for both the Catholic Board and the Public Board are available in Student Services. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that both boards have some "make-up" courses available for students who fail a first semester course. Offerings for the Catholic Board can also be viewed online at: www.winterconnections.com.

Thursday, January 11, 2007

Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 2 - H.S.

Notice: The Library will be closed during senior lunch TODAY.

Reach For The Top: The SHOUDA GRADS, featuring Copernicus, face KABOOM in lunch-hour Reach action today. Buzzers are activated at 11:50 am.

Algonquin College Open House: On Wednesday, January 17th, Algonquin College will be hosting a Discovery Evening, on the Woodroffe Campus, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. based in the T Building (Room T102). Come and explore the options and programs available at Algonquin College. Students can pre-register for the event by logging onto: algonquincollege.com/discover

Boys Hockey Team: Practice TODAY from 3 - 4:30 p.m. at Walter Baker (dismissal at 2:15) and Game tomorrow (dismissal at 1:05, bus leaves at 1:15 p.m.). See Mr. Prigent for details.

Attention Grads: The deadline for your Grad write-up is Friday of this week (January 12th). You can bring it in hard copy to Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services, or follow the directions on the sheet as to how to submit it to the teacher mailbox. You can also e-mail it to: Janet_Birmingham@occdsb.on.ca.

Night School: Applications and information on night school credit courses for both the Catholic Board and the Public Board are available in Student Services. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that both boards have some "make-up" courses available for students who fail a first semester course. Offerings for the Catholic Board can also be viewed online at: www.winterconnections.com.

Wednesday, Janaury 10, 2007

Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 1 - H.S.

Red Maple Club: Meeting TODAY during the 7/8 lunch. Don't forget to bring your ID cards and your books.

Notice: The Library will be closed during senior lunch on Thursday, January 11th, 2007.

Reminder: There will be a brief meeting for members of "Live It Up" TODAY at 12:00 noon in the Career Centre.

Ski Club: Ski Club is cancelled this week due to the lack of snow. We will reschedule the day on March 7, 2007. Please check the door of room 103 to confirm your bus number.

Boys Hockey Team: Practice this Thursday from 3 - 4:30 p.m. at Walter Baker (dismissal at 2:15) and Game on Friday (dismissal at 1:05, bus leaves at 1:15 p.m.). See Mr. Prigent for details.

Attention Grads: The deadline for your Grad write-up is Friday of this week (January 12th). You can bring it in hard copy to Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services, or follow the directions on the sheet as to how to submit it to the teacher mailbox. You can also e-mail it to: Janet_Birmingham@occdsb.on.ca.

Night School: Applications and information on night school credit courses for both the Catholic Board and the Public Board are available in Student Services. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that both boards have some "make-up" courses available for students who fail a first semester course. Offerings for the Catholic Board can also be viewed online at: www.winterconnections.com.

Student Council Semi-Formal 2007: Tickets for the Semi-formal dinner/dance will be on sale to all grade 9-12 students from January 15-19, 2007. If you buy within the first two days, ticket price will be $35, if you buy in the last three days, tickets will be $38. A limited number of tickets will be available and guests will be permitted.

Tuesday, January 9, 2007

Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 2 - H.S.

Red Maple Club: Meeting on Wednesday, January 10th during the 7/8 lunch. Don't forget to bring your ID cards and your books.

Math Contest: The third Canadian Math League contest takes place TODAY (Tuesday, Jan 9th) during period 2. Students should report to their period 2 class for attendance before reporting to the library.

Reminder: There will be a brief meeting for members of "Live It Up" on Wednesday, January 10 at 12:00 noon in the Career Centre.

Ski Club: Ski Club is cancelled this week due to the lack of snow. We will reschedule the day on March 7, 2007. Please check the door of room 103 to confirm your bus number.

Notice: Can Stephanie Adu please see Mr. Coxall in room 212 at the end of the day.

Vimy Ridge Info: The following students must see either Mr. Coxall (in the afternoon) or Mrs. O'Sullivan ( in the morning) about their Vimy assignments: Noelle Attala, Jesse Hayes, Sam Hopkins, Ellie Hunter, Mitchell Kearney, Will McAleer, Victoria Pijacki, Adrian Rochford, Brendan Schell, and Emilia Therens

Boys Hockey Team: Practice this Thursday from 3 - 4:30 p.m. at Walter Baker (dismissal at 2:15) and Game on Friday (dismissal at 1:05, bus leaves at 1:15 p.m.). See Mr. Prigent for details.

University Applications: A reminder to all grads that Ontario university applications are due by this Wednesday, Jan. 10. Applications are done online at: www.ouac.on.ca/101 . See your Guidance Counselor if you need assistance.

Attention Grads: The deadline for your Grad write-up is Friday of this week (January 12th). You can bring it in hard copy to Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services, or follow the directions on the sheet as to how to submit it to the teacher mailbox. You can also e-mail it to: Janet_Birmingham@occdsb.on.ca.

Please make sure to follow ALL writing guidelines for your comments, including proper sentences, capitalization, punctuation and only approved abbreviations. Only students who follow these guidelines will have their write-up published in the yearbook. All write-ups must be submitted by the deadline.

Night School: Applications and information on night school credit courses for both the Catholic Board and the Public Board are available in Student Services. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that both boards have some "make-up" courses available for students who fail a first semester course. Offerings for the Catholic Board can also be viewed online at: www.winterconnections.com.

Student Council Semi-Formal 2007: Tickets for the Semi-formal dinner/dance will be on sale to all grade 9-12 students from January 15-19, 2007. If you buy within the first two days, ticket price will be $35, if you buy in the last three days, tickets will be $38. A limited number of tickets will be available and guests will be permitted.

Monday, January 8, 2007

Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 1 - H.S.


ATTENTION GRADS - DEADLINE FOR YOUR GRAD WRITE-UP is Friday of this week (January 12th). You can bring it in hard copy to Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services, or follow the directions on the sheet as to how to submit it to the teacher mailbox. You can also e-mail it to Janet_Birmingham@occdsb.on.ca.

Please make sure to follow ALL writing guidelines for your comments, including proper sentences, capitalization, punctuation and only approved abbreviations. Only students who follow these guidelines will have their write-up published in the yearbook. All write-ups must be submitted by the deadline.

University Applications: A reminder to all grads that Ontario university applications are due by this Wednesday, Jan. 10. Applications are done online at: www.ouac.on.ca/101 . See your Guidance Counselor if you need assistance.

Night School: Applications and information on night school credit courses for both the Catholic Board and the Public Board are available in Student Services. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that both boards have some "make-up" courses available for students who fail a first semester course. Offerings for the Catholic Board can also be viewed online at: www.winterconnections.com.

Student Council Semi-Formal 2007: Tickets for the Semi-formal dinner/dance will be on sale to all grade 9-12 students from January 15-19, 2007. If you buy within the first two days, ticket price will be $35, if you buy in the last three days, tickets will be $38. A limited number of tickets will be available and guests will be permitted.