Thursday, November 1, 2007

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

TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY: Wednesday, November 7th is Take Our Kids To Work Day. There are no classes for Gr. 9 students on that day. All Grade 9 students have been given information pamphlets and permission forms. The permission forms are to be returned to the homeroom teacher by Monday, Nov. 5th.

YEARBOOK COMMITTEE: Yearbook Committee members who are involved in page design are asked to attend a meeting TODAY after school in Room 103. This is a very important meeting to finalize the layout/design of pages before the first deadline. Photographers who have Halloween pictures are also asked to attend in order to download their photos.

REACH FOR THE TOP: Students interested in entering the annual Reach In-School Tourney should pick up team entry forms in Room 200 as soon as possible. Entry deadline is Thursday Nov. 8. The revolution continues...

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE: A representative from Algonquin College will be here on Monday, Nov. 5 at 9:05 a.m. to speak to graduates who are interested in attending Algonquin College in September 2008. Come and pick up a viewbook and find out about the many programs available to students.

ATTENTION GRADS: Your opportunity to purchase your "Class of 2008" grad ring has arrived!! Representatives from Jostens will be here to take orders on Wednesday and Thursday - Nov. 7th and 8th - at lunchtime. Catalogues are now available in the main office. A $60 deposit is required to place an order.

INTRAMURALS: Deadline for Soccer is fast approaching - 5 of 8 teams are paid and entered, there are only 3 spots left! Deadline is Friday. Dodgeball intramurals are in full swing - come check out the action: TODAY: Soulja Boys vs No Names and Acidic Purple Rain vs Transformers. Friday: Juggernaughts vs ROB's and President's Choice vs Terra.

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS: Any serious students wishing to get valuable community service hours helping out with yearbook sales are asked to see Mr. Prigent. Shifts include 8:15 - 8:55 and 11:45 - 12:30. 1 hour of community service for each shift but students must be willing to commit. Ideal for students that are regularly at school early or need something to do at lunch. You must have at least 2 teacher references.

MT COFFEE HOUSE: Student Council is hosting our 3rd Annual Coffee House TONIGHT. Performers from grades 7 through 12 will sing, dance and play for your enjoyment. Admission is $2 at the door, and refreshments, including Starbucks coffee and homemade treats, will be available for a small fee. Doors open at 6:45 pm and the show will run from about 7:00 – 9:00pm. Everyone is welcome!! High school students can get a sneak preview of the high school acts during period 4 TODAY. Just bring $2 to your period 4 teacher to buy out of class, and come down and see your very talented classmates perform!

LF VOLUNTEERS FOR TWO EVENTS SPONSORED BY THE BARRHAVEN LIONS CLUB:

1. The Santa Clause parade (November 17th) needs marshalls along the route and other posts. Each student would need to report to a marshalling area at 5:00 pm on that evening and would receive credit for 3-4 hours.

2. Assistance with the sale of Xmas trees at the IKEA store on the weekends of November 23-24-25, November 30-Dec 1-2 and December 14-15-16. Friday hours 7pm-9:30pm; Saturday hours; 9am-1pm; 1pm-4pm; 4pm-7pm; 7pm-9pm; Sunday hours; 10am-1pm; 1pm-4pm; 4pm-6:30pm.

Liaison contacts are Lion Richard Andrews and Barbara Taubman. You can reach them at 613 843-1856 daytime and evenings. Email addresses are: Richardefc@rogers.com and Barbarataubman@rogers.com.

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

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

RED MAPLE CLUB: Meeting TODAY at the start of Junior lunch. Bring your lunch with you to the library.

LIBRARY CLOSURE: The library will be closed after school TODAY.

TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY: Wednesday, November 7th is Take Our Kids To Work Day. There are no classes for Gr. 9 students on that day. Students have been given information pamphlets and permission forms. The permission forms are to be returned to the homeroom teacher by Monday, Nov. 5th.

H.S. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: If you are interested in trying out for the JUNIOR or SENIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL team this year, please come out to Room134 (first floor in the new wing) at 11:45 TODAY for a very brief meeting. If you cannot make it, please let a friend know who is attending the meeting so they can sign you up.

YEARBOOK COMMITTEE: Yearbook Committee members who are involved in page design are asked to attend a meeting this Thursday, November 1st after school in Room 103. This is a very important meeting to finalize the layout/design of pages before the first deadline. Photographers who have Halloween pictures are also asked to attend in order to download their photos.

REACH FOR THE TOP: Students interested in entering the annual Reach In-School Tourney should pick up entry forms in Room 200 as soon as possible. An information session will be held TODAY at 12:00-12:15 in Room 203 (Mr. Miller's Mindscape) for those requiring more data.

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE: A representative from Algonquin College will be here on Monday, Nov. 5 at 9:05 a.m. to speak to graduates who are interested in attending Algonquin College in September 2008. Come and pick up a viewbook and find out about the many programs available to students.

ATTENTION GRADS: Your opportunity to purchase your "Class of 2008" grad ring has arrived!! Representatives from Jostens will be here to take orders on Wednesday and Thursday - Nov. 7th and 8th - at lunchtime. Catalogues are now available in the main office. A $60 deposit is required to place an order.

INTRAMURALS: Deadline for Soccer is fast approaching - 5 of 8 teams are paid and entered, there are only 3 spots left! Deadline is Friday. Dodgeball intramurals are in full swing - come check out the action: TODAY. Soulja boys vs Acidic Purple Rain and Transformers vs No Names. Thurs. Soulja Boys vs No Names and Acidic Purple Rain vs Transformers. Fri. Juggernaughts vs ROB's and President's Choice vs Terra.

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS: Any serious students wishing to get valuable community service hours helping out with yearbook sales are asked to see Mr. Prigent. Shifts include 8:15 - 8:55 and 11:45 - 12:30. 1 hour of community service for each shift but students must be willing to commit. Ideal for students that are regularly at school early or need something to do at lunch. You must have at least 2 teacher references.

DOOR DECORATING CONTESTS: The Halloween door decorating contest for High School homerooms will take place TODAY. Judging will occur between 9:10 and 9:25 am. Prizes will be awarded to the top three homerooms. Note - All doors must be cleaned up on Thursday, November 1.

DRESS UP FOR HALLOWEEN: A reminder that masks are NOT permitted, and costumes should be appropriate to be worn at school. Best Costume contests will be held during both senior and junior lunch in the Cafeteria. Come out and vote for your favorite costumes!!

MATH TUTOR WANTED: LF a Math and English tutor for a Grade 7 boy once or twice a week, after 5:30pm for one hour. All those interested should call Ikram at 613 843-9660.

MT COFFEE HOUSE: Student Council is hosting our 3rd Annual Coffee House on Thursday, November 1st. Performers from grades 7 through 12 will sing, dance and play for your enjoyment. Admission is $2 at the door, and refreshments, including Starbucks coffee and homemade treats, will be available for a small fee. Doors open at 6:45 pm and the show will run from about 7:00 – 9:00pm. Everyone is welcome!! High school students can get a sneak preview of the high school acts during period 4 on Thursday. Just bring $2 to your period 4 teacher to buy out of class, and come down and see your very talented classmates perform!

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

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

RED MAPLE CLUB: What: Reading club for Grade 7/8 students. Why: Read books by Canadian authors, have fun! When: First meeting is on Wednesday, October 31 at the start of Junior lunch. Bring your lunch with you to the library. Where: Library seminar room. Grade 7/8 students interested in joining the Red Maple Club are to drop by the library to pick up a Red Maple lunch pass before Wednesday's meeting.

MULITICULTURAL CLUB: GRADE 7s AND 8s - Just a reminder of our little Hallowe'en gathering today at lunch. Bring a treat to share if you want. For more information see Mrs. Birmingham in room 306.

LIBRARY CLOSURE: The library will be closed after school on Wednesday, October 31st.

YOUTH MINISTRY MEETING: TODAY at 11:45 in the chapel. We need to get begin to plan for Christmas Baskets! Everyone is welcome to join.

TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY: Wednesday, November 7th is Take Our Kids To Work Day. There are no classes for Gr. 9 students on that day. Students have been given information pamphlets and permission forms. The permission forms are to be returned to the homeroom teacher by Monday, Nov. 5th.

REACH FOR THE TOP: Students interested in entering the annual Reach In-School Tourney should pick up entry forms in Room 200 as soon as possible. An information session will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 12:00-12:15 in Room 203 (Mr. Miller's Mindscape) for those requiring more data.

CAPPIES: You must have your permission form returned by Wednesday morning (Oct. 31) or you will not be able to attend the training session. Please see Mrs. Simpson.

PUMPKING CARVING CONTESTS: Each H.S. homeroom is to send two representatives to the atrium after homeroom TODAY. Pumpkins and carving materials will be supplied. Prizes will be awarded to the top three homerooms in each division. Come by the atrium at lunch to see the final results!

DOOR DECORATING CONTESTS: The Halloween door decorating contests will take place this week. Doors should only be decorated on the judging day. All doors must be cleaned up on Thursday, November 1. 7/8 homerooms will be judged TODAY, and high school homerooms will be judged on Wednesday October 31st. Judging will occur between 9:10 and 9:25 am. Prizes will be awarded to the top three homerooms in each division.

DRESS UP FOR HALLOWEEN: All staff and students are encouraged to dress up on Wednesday, October 31st. A reminder that masks are NOT permitted, and costumes should be appropriate to be worn at school. Best Costume contests will be held during both senior and junior lunch in the Cafeteria. Come out and vote for your favorite costumes!! Show your Halloween spirit MT!!

MATH TUTOR WANTED: LF a Math and English tutor for a Grade 7 boy once or twice a week, after 5:30pm for one hour. All those interested should call Ikram at 613 843-9660.

MT COFFEE HOUSE: Student Council is hosting our 3rd Annual Coffee House on Thursday, November 1st. Performers from grades 7 through 12 will sing, dance and play for your enjoyment. Admission is $2 at the door, and refreshments, including Starbucks coffee and homemade treats, will be available for a small fee. Doors open at 6:45 pm and the show will run from about 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Everyone is welcome!! High school students can get a sneak preview of the high school acts during period 4 on Thursday. Just bring $2 to your period 4 teacher to buy out of class, and come down and see your very talented classmates perform!

INTRAMURAL SOCCER: Soccer sign ups continue this week, get your teams in early. Only a maximum of 8 teams will be accepted. First come first served. Envelopes and team forms can be found at Mr. Prigent's Phys. Ed. office. Deadline is November 2. $1 per player.

LF VOLUNTEERS FOR 2 EVENTS SPONSORED BY THE BARRHAVEN LIONS CLUB:

1. The Santa Clause parade (November 17th) needs marshalls along the route and other posts. Each student would need to report to a marshalling area at 5:00 pm on that evening and would receive credit for 3-4 hours.

2. Assistance with the sale of Xmas trees at the IKEA store on the weekends of November 23-24-25, November 30-Dec 1-2 and December 14-15-16. Friday hours 7pm-9:30pm; Saturday hours; 9am-1pm; 1pm-4pm; 4pm-7pm; 7pm-9pm; Sunday hours; 10am-1pm; 1pm-4pm; 4pm-6:30pm.

Liaison contacts are Lion Richard Andrews and Barbara Taubman. You can reach them at 613-843-1856 daytime and evenings. Email addresses are: and Richardefc@rogers.com and Barbarataubman@rogers.com.

Monday, October 29, 2007

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

SENS TICKET DRIVE: Wear your SENS JERSEY on Monday to support the last day for our fundrasing drive. Sell those tickets and bring in your pledge sheets. GO SENS GO!

RED MAPLE CLUB: What: Reading club for Grade 7/8 students. Why: Read books by Canadian authors, have fun! When: First meeting is on Wednesday, October 31 at the start of Junior lunch. Bring your lunch with you to the library. Where: Library seminar room. Grade 7/8 students interested in joining the Red Maple Club are to drop by the library to pick up a Red Maple lunch pass before Wednesday's meeting.

7/8 STUDENT COUNCIL: All 7/8 Homeroom Reps are reminded of the meeting after school today in the 7/8 Art Room. We'll be making decorations for the upcoming dance.

MULITICULTURAL CLUB GRADE 7s AND 8s - just a reminder of our little Hallowe'en gathering tomorrow at lunch. Bring a treat to share if you want. For more information see Mrs. Birmingham in room 306.

LIBRARY CLOSURE: The library will be closed after school on Wednesday, October 31st.

YOUTH MINISTRY MEETING: Tuesday, October 30 at 11:45 in the chapel. We need to get begin to plan for Christmas Baskets! Everyone is welcome to join.

PUMPKING CARVING CONTESTS: The annual MT Pumpkin Carving Contests are back again. Each homeroom is to send two representatives to the atrium after homeroom. Pumpkins and carving materials will be supplied. Prizes will be awarded to the top three homerooms in each division. 7/8 homerooms will carve on Monday, October 29th. High school homerooms will carve on Tuesday,October 30th. Come by the atrium at lunch to see the final results!

DOOR DECORATING CONTESTS: The Halloween door decorating contests will take place this week. Doors should only be decorated on the judging day. All doors must be cleaned up on Thursday November 1. 7/8 homerooms will be judged on Tuesday October 30th, and high school homerooms will be judged on Wednesday October 31st. Judging will occur between 9:10 and 9:25am. Prizes will be awarded to the top three homerooms in each division.

DRESS UP FOR HALLOWEEN: All staff and students are encouraged to dress up on Wednesday, October 31st. A reminder that masks are NOT permitted, and costumes should be appropriate to be worn at school. Best Costume contests will be held during both senior and junior lunch in the Cafeteria. Come out and vote for your favorite costumes!! Show your Halloween spirit MT!!

MT COFFEE HOUSE: Student Council is hosting our 3rd Annual Coffee House on Thursday, November 1st. Performers from grades 7 through 12 will sing, dance and play for your enjoyment. Admission is $2 at the door, and refreshments, including Starbucks coffee and homemade treats, will be available for a small fee. Doors open at 6:45 pm and the show will run from about 7:00 – 9:00pm. Everyone is welcome!! High school students can get a sneak preview of the high school acts during period 4 on Thursday. Just bring $2 to your period 4 teacher to buy out of class, and come down and see your very talented classmates perform!

CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING: Congratulations to the high school Cross Country team who participated in the NCSSAA meet on Thursday. All members were very successful in their events. Thank you for a great season!

INTRAMURAL SOCCER: Soccer sign ups continue this week, get your teams in early. Only a maximum of 8 teams will be accepted. First come first served. Envelopes and team forms can be found at Mr. Prigent's Phys. Ed. office. Deadline is November 2. $1 per player.

CAPPIES: Please get a field trip permission form from Mrs. Simpson in room 300. It must be completed before Wednesday, October 31.

Friday, October 26, 2007

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

ENVIRONMENT CLUB: There will be an Environment Club Meeting at Lunch today in room 204. Please bring your lunch. We will be deciding our next project.

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE TRIP: The students who have returned their permission forms for the Algonquin College Open House today are asked to meet in the Atrium right after period 1. Bus leaves at 10:30 a.m.

NOTICE: A representative from the Canadian Diabetes Association has dropped off kits for those students who signed up to help and have been contacted at home. Please see Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services for your kit.

INTRAMURALS: Dodgeball intramurals for TODAY: No Names vs Terra and ROB's vs Acidic Purple Rain

INTRAMURAL SOCCER: Soccer sign ups continue this week, get your teams in early. Only a maximum of 8 teams will be accepted. First come first served. Envelopes and team forms can be found at Mr. Prigent's Phys. Ed. office. Deadline is November 2. $1 per player.

CAPPIES: Please get a field trip permission form from Mrs. Simpson in room 300. It must be completed before Wednesday, October 31.

COFFEE HOUSE AUDITIONS: All students who signed up to audition for the Coffee House TODAY are asked to report to the Dance Studio for their audition. Those with audition times after 4 pm, please be 30 minutes early in case the judges are ready for you prior to your scheduled time.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

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

7/8 STUDENT COUNCIL: All 7/8 Homeroom Reps are asked to come to a brief meeting at the start of lunch TODAY in Room 339. If you cannot attend the meeting, please see Ms. Daigeler for information.

LIBRARY CLOSURE: The library will be closed during High School lunch TODAY.

HAT/PAJAMA DAY FOR UNITED WAY: Pull out your fuzzy slippers and hats and show your support for United Way and the many youth organizations it supports. Pay a loonie ($1) in your home room to wear your pajamas and/or hat on Friday, October 26th.

SOCKS AND CEREAL: Peer Helpers will continue collecting Socks and Cereal until Friday to support Operation Go Home and Ottawa's street youth. Please remember to bring in new or clean socks and boxes of cereal.

NOTICE: A representative from the Canadian Diabetes Association will be dropping off kits TODAY for those students who signed up to help and have been contacted at home. Please see Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services for your kit.

YEARBOOK COMMITTEE: All Yearbook Committee members who attended the In-Design training workshop are asked to attend a meeting TODAY at 3:05 in Room 103 to continue working on page design. The student editors will also be giving an important presentation on layout and design.

INTRAMURALS: Dodgeball intramurals for TODAY: ROB's vs No Names and Acidic Purple Rain vs Terra. Friday: No Names vs Terra and ROB's vs Acidic Purple Rain

INTRAMURAL SOCCER: Soccer sign ups begin this week, get your teams in early. Only a maximum of 8 teams will be accepted. First come first served. Envelopes and team forms can be found at Mr. Prigent's Phys. Ed. office. Deadline is November 2. $1 per player.

SKI CLUB - GRADE 7-12: Winter is almost here and that means lots of fresh snow! It's almost time to dust off those skis and snowboards and get them ready for another season. Are you interested in becoming part of Mother Teresa's ski and snowboarding club? If so, Grade 7 and 8 students can pick up a form from Ms. Merklinger in Room 337 and high school students can pick up a form from Mr. Linke in room 212. Please pick up forms between 8:30 and 8:50 am. Return completed forms to Ms. Merklinger and Mr. Linke.

CAPPIES: Please get a field trip permission form from Mrs. Simpson in room 300. It must be completed before October 31.

BOYS HOCKEY: Hockey team members are to check Mr. Prigent's office for team lists for the next two practices. They are exhibition games, all players can attend, but can only play on the day they are scheduled to play. If you cannot make your scheduled day, you may switch with another player.

COFFEE HOUSE AUDITIONS: All students who signed up to audition for the Coffee House on Friday are asked to report to the Dance Studio for their audition. Those with audition times after 4 pm, please be 30 minutes early in case the judges are ready for you prior to your scheduled time.

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

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

ENRICHMENT GROUP: Enrichment group meeting during 7 & 8 Lunch today in Room 132.

7/8 STUDENT COUNCIL: All 7/8 Homeroom Reps are asked to come to a brief meeting at the start of lunch tomorrow, Thursday, October 25th, in Room 339. If you cannot attend the meeting, please see Ms. Daigeler for information.

HAT/PAJAMA DAY FOR UNITED WAY: Pull out your fuzzy slippers and hats and show your support for United Way and the many youth organizations it supports. Pay a loonie ($1) in your home room to wear your pajamas and/or hat on Friday, October 26th.

SOCKS AND CEREAL: Peer Helpers will continue collecting Socks and Cereal until Friday to support Operation Go Home and Ottawa's street youth. Please remember to bring in new or clean socks and boxes of cereal.

VOCAL GROUP: A reminder to all students in the vocal group that practices will resume starting today, Wed. Oct 24th, in the chapel after school (3:15) If you would like to be involved in the Evening for the Arts please plan to attend. Information about other upcoming events will also be shared at this time. If you cannot make this practice, please see Mrs. Symes in room 336 before the end of the day.

YEARBOOK COMMITTEE: All Yearbook Committee members who attended the In-Design training workshop are asked to attend a meeting this Thursday, October 25th at 3:05 in Room 103 to continue working on page design. The student editors will also be giving an important presentation on layout and design.

INTRAMURALS: Dodgeball intramurals begin today, check the Intramural schedule for upcoming matches: TODAY: Juggernaughts vs Transformers and Soulja Boys vs President's Choice. Thursday: ROB's vs No Names and Acidic Purple Rain vs Terra. Friday: No Names vs Terra and ROB's vs Acidic Purple Rain

INTRAMURAL SOCCER: Soccer sign ups begin this week, get your teams in early. Only a maximum of 8 teams will be accepted. First come first served. Envelopes and team forms can be found at Mr. Prigent's Phys. Ed. office. Deadline is November 2. $1 per player.

SKI CLUB - GRADE 7-12: Winter is almost here and that means lots of fresh snow! It's almost time to dust off those skis and snowboards and get them ready for another season. Are you interested in becoming part of Mother Teresa's ski and snowboarding club? If so, Grade 7 and 8 students can pick up a form from Ms. Merklinger in Room 337 and high school students can pick up a form from Mr. Linke in room 212. Please pick up forms between 8:30 and 8:50 am. Return completed forms to Ms. Merklinger and Mr. Linke.

CAPPIES: Please get a field trip permission form from Mrs. Simpson in room 300. It must be completed before October 31.

BOYS HOCKEY: Hockey team members are to check Mr. Prigent's office for team lists for the next two practices. They are exhibition games, all players can attend, but can only play on the day they are scheduled to play. If you cannot make your scheduled day, you may switch with another player.

VIMY TRIP PARTICIPANTS: Could all the students that went on last year’s Vimy trip please stop by room 212 TODAY, at lunch, to see Mr. Coxall about a Remembrance Day concert at Notre Dame Cathedral on November 10th.

COFFEE HOUSE AUDITIONS: All students who signed up to audition for the Coffee House TODAY and Friday are asked to report to the Dance Studio for their audition. Those with audition times after 4 pm, please be 30 minutes early in case the judges are ready for you prior to your scheduled time.

REMINDER TO CO-OP STUDENTS: Thursday, October 25 is an in-school Integration Day. Co-op students must come to school for their regular co-op class with Mrs. O’Sullivan on that day. Students should remind their employers that they will not be at work on that day. Students are asked to meet at the computer lab and to bring with them their journals (12 entries) and their first employer evaluation (E1 of the PPLP).

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE: Students are reminded to return their permission form for the Algonquin Open House, which is taking place this Friday. Deadline to return the form is TODAY.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED: The Friendship Circle of Ottawa is looking for teen volunteers to be buddies of children with special needs in the area of this school. The goal is to offer friendship by going to their homes for one hour a week. You can go by yourself or in pairs. The Friendship Circle offers training and events like BBQs and workshops. If you are interested, please email Miriam at friendship.circle@yahoo.ca. You can also check the website: www.jylofottawa.org

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

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

GRADE 7 & 8 MATH! Any student interested in writing the Euler (grade 7) or Lagrange (grade 8) Math contests this year are asked to sign up outside room 236 by Friday, October 26th. For more information about these contests see Ms. Brownrigg.

LIBRARY NOTICE: Students will outstanding library books and fines are to go to the library during homeroom period today.

SKI CLUB - GRADE 7-12: Winter is almost here and that means lots of fresh snow! It's almost time to dust off those skis and snowboards and get them ready for another season. Are you interested in becoming part of Mother Teresa's ski and snowboarding club? If so, Grade 7 and 8 students can pick up a form from Ms. Merklinger in Room 337 and high school students can pick up a form from Mr. Linke in room 212. Please pick up forms between 8:30 and 8:50 am. Return completed forms to Ms. Merklinger and Mr. Linke.

STUDENT COUNCIL GENERAL MEETING: There will be a General Council meeting for all executive council members and high school homeroom reps this morning in the Library Seminar Room at 9:05 am. Please bring your white admit slips with you. You will be given information about Halloween events and the Coffee House to bring back to your homeroom.

CAPPIES: Please get a field trip permission form from Mrs. Simpson in room 300. It must be completed before October 31.

BOYS HOCKEY: Hockey team members are to check Mr. Prigent's office for team lists for the next two practices. They are exhibition games, all players can attend, but can only play on the day they are scheduled to play. If you cannot make your scheduled day, you may switch with another player.

TUG OF WAR: All individuals that signed up for the TUG OF WAR community service opportunity are to see Mr. Prigent at the end of lunch today for more info.

OUTDOOR CLUB: Members interested in Mountain Biking in the Gatineau Park this Sunday are to meet in Room 103 at 12:00 TODAY for a brief meeting.

VIMY TRIP PARTICIPANTS: Could all the students that went on last year’s Vimy trip please stop by room 212 on Wednesday, at lunch, to see Mr. Coxall about a Remembrance Day concert at Notre Dame Cathedral on November 10th.

COFFEE HOUSE AUDITIONS: All students who signed up to audition for the Coffee House on Wednesday and Friday are asked to report to the Dance Studio for their audition. Those with audition times after 4 pm, please be 30 minutes early in case the judges are ready for you prior to your scheduled time.

REMINDER TO CO-OP STUDENTS: Thursday, October 25 is an in-school Integration Day. Co-op students must come to school for their regular co-op class with Mrs. O’Sullivan on that day. Students should remind their employers that they will not be at work on that day. Students are asked to meet at the computer lab and to bring with them their journals (12 entries) and their first employer evaluation (E1 of the PPLP).

MATH CONTEST: The first of six CNML (Canadian Math League) contests takes place TODAY during period 2. Students must report to their period 2 class for attendance before making their way to the library for the contest. The contest takes 30 minutes and is open to all high school students.

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE: Students are reminded to return their permission form for the Algonquin Open House, which is taking place this Friday. Deadline to return the form is Wednesday.

FLEMING COLLEGE PRESENTATION: A representative from Fleming College (Peterborough) will be at Mother Teresa H.S. on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 1:45 p.m. to speak to potential grads. If you are interested in attending, please sign up in Student Services.

SUMMER CREDITS IN EUROPE: The Irish Experience summer credits in Ireland program is hosting an information meeting for students and their parents interested in traveling this summer while earning credits. The meeting takes place at the Central Library, 120 Metcalfe St. tonight (Tuesday, Oct. 23) and begins at 7:00 p.m. For more information on this exciting travel and educational opportunity, call 905-804-9402 or log onto the website at: www.irishexperience.com

VOLUNTEERS WANTED: The Friendship Circle of Ottawa is looking for teen volunteers to be buddies of children with special needs in the area of this school. The goal is to offer friendship by going to their homes for one hour a week. You can go by yourself or in pairs. The Friendship Circle offers training and events like BBQs and workshops. If you are interested, please email Miriam at friendship.circle@yahoo.ca. You can also check the website: www.jylofottawa.org

Monday, October 22, 2007

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

GRADE 7 & 8 MATH! Any student interested in writing the Euler (grade 7) or Lagrange (grade 8) Math contests this year are asked to sign up outside room 236 by Friday, October 26th. For more information about these contests see Ms. Brownrigg.

H.S. BOYS BASKETBALL: Basketball practices will run from 3:20 – 5 pm for TODAY, Tuesday and Wednesday. Make sure your name is on the list posted outside the door of room 104. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Mr. Denis.

NOTICE TO GRADS: The presentation to grads by Bishops University has been rescheduled to Nov. 21 at 9:30 a.m.

FLEMING COLLEGE PRESENTATION: A representative from Fleming College (Peterborough) will be at Mother Teresa H.S. on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 1:45 p.m. to speak to potential grads. If you are interested in attending, please sign up in Student Services.

MATH CONTEST: The first of six CNML (Canadian Math League) contests takes place on Tuesday, October 23 during period 2. Students must report to their period 2 class for attendance before making their way to the library for the contest. The contest takes 30 minutes and is open to all high school students.

COMMUNITY SERVICE – CHOIR: St. Monica’s Parish is looking for student volunteers to join their Christmas Choir. Students would commit to joining the choir, from mid-November to Christmas, for a 90-minute choir practice once a week and singing at the Masses, and either a Christmas Eve or Christmas morning mass.

Another option would be to join the choir from mid-February to Easter Sunday (March 23). Students would join the choir for weekly 90-minute practices and sing with the choir at Sunday Masses and Hoy Week devotions as assigned.

Men or women student volunteers with Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass singing voices will be welcome.

The community involvement would total approximately 20 hours of rehearsal, 15 to 18 hours of Sunday Mass, and one or two special services at Christmas or Easter. It would total almost 40 hours.

For more information on rehearsal dates and times, please pick up a handout in Student Services.

Friday, October 19, 2007

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

AWARD WINNERS: The following students are asked to meet in Student Services, today at 3:05 to claim their Terry Fox prizes. Congratulations to: David Urgolo (8-09), Tracy Kirkpatrick (16), Natalie Grant(8-09), Idman Hassan(8-09), Danielle Labaelle(8-09), Dexter Grant(16), Zoe Clairoux(8-04), Natasha Lomonossoff(7-05), Matthew Morgan(8-09), Ben DeJong (7-07).

ATTENTION 7-8 STUDENTS: The music room will be open at lunch TODAY.

PICTURE RE-TAKES: Picture re-takes TODAY. If you missed the first picture day, be sure to have your picture taken in order to obtain your student ID card. There is no cost if you simply want the ID card. Packages are available if you want to order more photos.

LIBRARY CLOSURE: The library is closed all day TODAY.

H.S. BOYS BASKETBALL: Basketball practices will run from 3:20 – 5 pm on Mon. Oct. 22 to Wed. Oct. 24. Make sure your name is on the list posted outside the door of room 104. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Mr.Denis.

NOTICE TO GRADS: Due to the Open House at Ottawa U. today, the presentation by Bishops University, scheduled for lunch time, has been postponed to Nov. 21.

INTERESTED IN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS: Interested in community service hours? Mother Teresa is putting together a TUG OF WAR team to compete against other high schools, police department, fire department as part of a fundraiser for the Union Mission High school. 20 hours available for a full Saturday on October 27. Only serious individuals should inquire with Mr. Prigent this week. We need 6 more males to round out the co-ed team. Must be in grades 11 or 12.

MATH CONTEST: The first of six CNML (Canadian Math League) contests takes place on Tuesday, October 23 during period 2. Students must report to their period 2 class for attendance before making their way to the library for the contest. The contest takes 30 minutes and is open to all high school students.

INTRAMURALS: Dodgeball team entry forms are due by TODAY. Cost is $1 per player. All teams must have at least one male and one female on it. All money and forms should be handed into Mr. Prigent.

Thursday, October 18, 2007

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

7-8 BAND TRIP: Any 7/8 Band student who has not received a letter and form for the trip to the NAC on November 30th, needs to see Mrs. Antoine today to get one. Don't miss out on a fabulous opportunity!

ATTENTION 7-8 STUDENTS: The music room will be open at lunch on TODAY & Friday.

LIBRARY CLOSURES: TODAY during Grade 7/8 lunch and Friday, October 19 the library is closed all day.

ENRICHMENT MEETING: TODAY during 7 & 8 Lunch. Please bring your lunch to Room 132.

PEER HELPING: Very brief and very important meeting for all Peer Helpers TODAY at the start of lunch in room 326.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MT CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM: All team members have advanced to the regional finals next Thursday. Well done. Reminder of the next practice on Monday, October 22nd.

H.S. BOYS BASKETBALL: Attention all high school basket ball players. There will be an important meeting today at lunch time in room 104. If you are interested in playing basketball you need to be there to sign up. If you can’t make it at lunch time just add your name to the sign-up sheet that will be posted to door 104. If you have any questions, please see Mr.Denis.

VARSITY GIRLS HOCKEY: A reminder to members of the Varsity Girls Hockey team to please bring in their outstanding athletic fee to their game TODAY.

INTERESTED IN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS: Interested in community service hours? Mother Teresa is putting together a TUG OF WAR team to compete against other high schools, police department, fire department as part of a fundraiser for the Union Mission High school. 20 hours available for a full Saturday on October 27. Only serious individuals should inquire with Mr. Prigent this week. We need 6 more males to round out the co-ed team. Must be in grades 11 or 12.

PICTURE RE-TAKES: Lifetouch will be here TOMORROW (Friday, Oct. 19) for picture re-takes. If you missed the first picture day, be sure to have your picture taken this Friday in order to obtain your student ID card. There is no cost if you simply want the ID card. Packages are available if you want to order more photos.

MATH CONTEST: The first of six CNML (Canadian Math League) contests takes place on Tuesday, October 23 during period 2. Students must report to their period 2 class for attendance before making their way to the library for the contest. The contest takes 30 minutes and is open to all high school students.

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Friends of the Jock River are organizing an environmental project for this Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It involves wrapping the lower part of trees in the Half Moon Bay area (Greenbank Rd. area) to protect them from beavers. If you are interested in helping out, sign up in Student Services.

INTRAMURALS: Dodgeball team entry forms are due by Friday this week. Cost is $1 per player. All teams must have at least one male and one female on it. All money and forms should be handed into Mr. Prigent.

YEARBOOK PHOTOGRAPHERS: TODAY is the deadline to submit all Yearbook photos from the first assignments of the year. Please come to Room 103 after school at 3:05 TODAY to download your photos. These include: Welcome Back, Terry Fox, Spirit Week, What's in your Locker, What's in your Backpack, Students Learning, Leadership Camp, and the Stratford Trip. All Committee members who attended the In-Design training workshop are also asked to attend today to begin designing some pages.

QUEBEC UNIVERSITIES IN OTTAWA: The three English language Quebec Universities, McGill, Concordia and Bishops, will have representatives in Ottawa TONIGHT at Woodroffe H.S. to explain programs and admission requirements. Program begins at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

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

ATTENTION 7-8 BAND STUDENTS: Are you a leader? Do you want to make the Mother Teresa Music Department a better place? Do you want a say in what happens? Then you should run for the 7/8 Student Music Council. Any student who is interested should attend a meeting in room 120 today at the beginning of lunch.

7-8 BAND TRIP: Any 7/8 Band student who has not received a letter and form for the trip to the NAC on November 30th, needs to see Mrs. Antoine today to get one. Don't miss out on a fabulous opportunity!

ATTENTION 7-8 STUDENTS: The music room will be open at lunch on Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday.

GRADE 7 & 8 MATH! Any student interested in writing the Euler (grade 7) or Lagrange (grade 8) Math contests this year are asked to sign up outside room 236 by Friday, October 26th. For more information about these contests see Ms. Brownrigg.

LIBRARY CLOSURES: Thursday, October 18th during Grade 7/8 lunch and Friday, October 19 the library is closed all day.

ENRICHMENT MEETING: Thursday, Oct 18 during 7 & 8 Lunch. Please bring your lunch to Room 132.

PEER HELPING: Very brief and very important meeting for all Peer Helpers on Thursday at the start of lunch in room 326. Those helping with making posters are to meet TODAY after school in Student Services.

VARSITY GIRLS HOCKEY: A reminder to members of the Varsity Girls Hockey team to please bring in their outstanding athletic fee to their game this Thursday.

INTERESTED IN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS: Interested in community service hours? Mother Teresa is putting together a TUG OF WAR team to compete against other high schools, police department, fire department as part of a fundraiser for the Union Mission High school. 20 hours available for a full Saturday on October 27. Only serious individuals should inquire with Mr. Prigent this week. We need 6 more males to round out the co-ed team. Must be in grades 11 or 12.

PICTURE RE-TAKES: Lifetouch will be here this Friday, Oct. 19, for picture re-takes. If you missed the first picture day, be sure to have your picture taken this Friday in order to obtain your student ID card. There is no cost if you simply want the ID card. Packages are available if you want to order more photos.

MATH CONTEST: The first of six CNML (Canadian Math League) contests takes place on Tuesday, October 23 during period 2. Students must report to their period 2 class for attendance before making their way to the library for the contest. The contest takes 30 minutes and is open to all high school students.

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Friends of the Jock River are organizing an environmental project for this Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It involves wrapping the lower part of trees in the Half Moon Bay area (Greenbank Rd. area) to protect them from beavers. If you are interested in helping out, sign up in Student Services.

INTRAMURALS: Intramural sign ups begin this week. Look for a sign in the atrium. Cost is $1 per player and the first activity is Dodgeball. All teams must have at least one male and one female on it. Deadline is this Friday.

YEARBOOK PHOTOGRAPHERS: This Thursday, October 18th is the deadline to submit all Yearbook photos from the first assignments of the year. Please come to Room 103 after school at 3:05 on Thursday to download your photos. These include: Welcome Back, Terry Fox, Spirit Week, What's in your Locker, What's in your Backpack, Students Learning, Leadership Camp, and the Stratford Trip. All Committee members who attended the In-Design training workshop are also asked to attend on Thursday to begin designing some pages.

SCHOLARSHIPS: To see a list of Scholarships sent to the school: Go to www.MTHS.ca click on the News and Docs menu, click on Grads, follow the link to scholarships. This link will be updated periodically so check back from time to time.

QUEBEC UNIVERSITIES IN OTTAWA: The three English language Quebec Universities, McGill, Concordia and Bishops, will have representatives in Ottawa on Thursday, Oct. 18 at Woodroffe H.S. to explain programs and admission requirements. Program begins at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

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

ATTENTION 7-8 STUDENTS: Any band student wishing to join the music council is asked to meet in rm. 120 today at lunch.

7-8 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: The next practice for the 7-8 volleyball team will be tonight (Tuesday) from 3:10 to 4:20.

GRADE 7 & 8 MATH! Any student interested in writing the Euler (grade 7) or Lagrange (grade 8) Math contests this year are asked to sign up outside room 236 by Friday, October 26th. For more information about these contests see Ms. Brownrigg.

PICTURE RE-TAKES: Lifetouch will be here this Friday, Oct. 19, for picture re-takes. If you missed the first picture day, be sure to have your picture taken this Friday in order to obtain your student ID card. There is no cost if you simply want the ID card. Packages are available if you want to order more photos.

LIBRARY CLOSURES: The library will be closed after school on Thursday, October 18th.

MATH CONTEST: The first of six CNML (Canadian Math League) contests takes place on Tuesday, October 23 during period 2. Students must report to their period 2 class for attendance before making their way to the library for the contest. The contest takes 30 minutes and is open to all high school students.

LIVE IT UP! - Meeting for all members TODAY at 11:45 in the Career Center. See you there!

CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING TEAM: Meeting TODAY in Room135 at the beginning of HS lunch. Please bring any outstanding forms and fees.

NOTICE: Could Elizabeth McSheffrey please see Ms. Gervais in room 305 TODAY regarding the New York Trip.

STE. ANNE SKI TRIP: Tired of this weather? Imagine a blanket of snow overlooking the St-Lawrence river. This is what you will get on the Ste Anne ski trip. If this is for you, come to a meeting TODAY at 12:00 pm, in room 103. This is your chance apply before everyone else. Place is limited.

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Friends of the Jock River are organizing an environmental project for this Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It involves wrapping the lower part of trees in the Half Moon Bay area (Greenbank Rd. area) to protect them from beavers. If you are interested in helping out, sign up in Student Services.

INTRAMURALS: Intramural sign ups begin this week. Look for a sign in the atrium. Cost is $1 per player and the first activity is Dodgeball. All teams must have at least one male and one female on it. Deadline is this Friday.

YEARBOOK PHOTOGRAPHERS: This Thursday, October 18th is the deadline to submit all Yearbook photos from the first assignments of the year. Please come to Room 103 after school at 3:05 on Thursday to download your photos. These include: Welcome Back, Terry Fox, Spirit Week, What's in your Locker, What's in your Backpack, Students Learning, Leadership Camp, and the Stratford Trip. All Committee members who attended the In-Design training workshop are also asked to attend on Thursday to begin designing some pages.

SCHOLARSHIP INFO: The Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation ($500 - $10,000) The Loran Award. Deadline: Hand in to Student Services by the end of the day TODAY. Criteria: maintain 85% average. Demonstrate character, leadership and a commitment to the community. Application can be found at: www.loranaward.ca_

SCHOLARSHIPS: To see a list of Scholarships sent to the school: Go to www.MTHS.ca click on the News and Docs menu, click on Grads, follow the link to scholarships. This link will be updated periodically so check back from time to time.

ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES IN OTTAWA: The Ontario University Information Program (UIP) will be in Ottawa on TONIGHT at A.Y. Jackson S.S. in Kanata. All 20 of Ontario's universities will have representatives on hand to give presentations on programs and admission requirements. Hours are 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

QUEBEC UNIVERSITIES IN OTTAWA: The three English language Quebec Universities, McGill, Concordia and Bishops, will have representatives in Ottawa on Thursday, Oct. 18 at Woodroffe H.S. to explain programs and admission requirements. Program begins at 7:00 p.m.

Monday, October 15, 2007

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

ATTENTION 7-8 STUDENTS: The music room will be open today at lunch for practice.

GRADE 7 & 8 MATH! Any student interested in writing the Euler (grade 7) or Lagrange (grade 8) Math contests this year are asked to sign up outside room 236 by Friday, October 26th. For more information about these contests see Ms. Brownrigg.

LIBRARY CLOSURES: The library will be closed after school on both Monday, October 15th and Thursday, October 18th.

CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING TEAM MEETING: Tuesday, October 16th in Room135 at the beginning of HS lunch. Please bring any outstanding forms and fees. There is no Tuesday AM practice this week.

STE. ANNE SKI TRIP: Tired of this weather? Imagine a blanket of snow overlooking the St-Lawrence river. This is what you will get on the Ste Anne ski trip. If this is for you, come to a meeting at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, October the 16th, in room 103. This is your chance apply before everyone else. Place is limited.

INTRAMURALS: Intramural sign ups begin this week. Look for a sign in the atrium. Cost is $1 per player and the first activity is Dodgeball. All teams must have at least one male and one female on it. Deadline is this Friday.

YEARBOOK PHOTOGRAPHERS: Attention all Yearbook Photographers! Thursday, October 18th is the deadline to submit all photos from the first assignments of the year. These include: Welcome Back, Terry Fox, Spirit Week, What's in your Locker, What's in your Backpack, Students Learning, Leadership Camp, and the Stratford Trip. Please come to Room 103 after school at 3:05 on Thursday to download your photos. If you have questions in the meantime, please see Mrs. Hopkins, Ms. Daigeler, Sam Hopkins, or Miriam Matti.

SCHOLARSHIP INFO: The Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation ($500 - $10,000) The Loran Award. Deadline: Hand in to Student Services by Tuesday, October 16. Criteria: maintain 85% average. Demonstrate character, leadership and a commitment to the community. Application can be found at: www.loranaward.ca_

ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES IN OTTAWA: The Ontario University Information Program (UIP) will be in Ottawa on Tuesday, October 16th at A.Y. Jackson S.S. in Kanata. All 20 of Ontario's universities will have representatives on hand to give presentations on programs and admission requirements. Hours are 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

QUEBEC UNIVERSITIES IN OTTAWA: The three English language Quebec Universities, McGill, Concordia and Bishops, will have representatives in Ottawa on Thursday, Oct. 18 at Woodroffe H.S. to explain programs and admission requirements. Program begins at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, October 12, 2007

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

GRADE 7 & 8: There will be a Gifted/Enrichment Meeting today during lunch recess in Room 132. This meeting is to plan for upcoming events. Please attend if you missed yesterday's meeting.

GRADE 7 & 8: Would all members of the 7/8 Girls Soccer and Gaelic Football teams meet Ms. McKenna at her office during lunch today at 12:45 to take a Team Photo. Please be on time.

GRADE 7 & 8 MATH! Any student interested in writing the Euler (grade 7) or Lagrange (grade 8) Math contests this year are asked to sign up outside room 236 by Friday, October 26th. For more information about these contests see Ms. Brownrigg.

GRADE 7-8 ENVIRONMENT CLUB: There will be a meeting for all those interested in joining the 7/8 Environment Club TODAY during lunch recess in Room 204. Please see Miss Mancini before going to the cafeteria, if you are interested.

STE. ANNE SKI TRIP: Tired of this weather? Imagine a blanket of snow overlooking the St-Lawrence river. This is what you will get on the Ste Anne ski trip. If this is for you, come to a meeting at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, October the 16th, in room 103. This is your chance apply before everyone else. Place is limited.

YEARBOOK PHOTOGRAPHERS: Attention all Yearbook Photographers! Next Thursday, October 18th is the deadline to submit all photos from the first assignments of the year. These include: Welcome Back, Terry Fox, Spirit Week, What's in your Locker, What's in your Backpack, Students Learning, Leadership Camp, and the Stratford Trip. Please come to Room 103 after school at 3:05 next Thursday to download your photos. If you have questions in the meantime, please see Mrs. Hopkins, Ms. Daigeler, Sam Hopkins, or Miriam Matti.

NATUROPATHIC STUDY: Any student interested in the field of Naturopathic Study and would like to meet with a Naturopathic Doctor, please sign up in Student services TODAY.

BOYS HOCKEY TEAM: A reminder of practice TODAY 4-5 pm at Walter Baker.

SCHOLARSHIP INFO: The Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation ($500 - $10,000) The Loran Award. Deadline: Hand in to Student Services by Tuesday, October 16. Criteria: maintain 85% average. Demonstrate character, leadership and a commitment to the community. Application can be found at: www.loranaward.ca.

ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES IN OTTAWA: The Ontario University Information Program (UIP) will be in Ottawa on Tuesday, October 16th at A.Y. Jackson S.S. in Kanata. All 20 of Ontario's universities will have representatives on hand to give presentations on programs and admission requirements. Hours are 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

QUEBEC UNIVERSITIES IN OTTAWA: The three English language Quebec Universities, McGill, Concordia and Bishops, will have representatives in Ottawa on Thursday, Oct. 18 at Woodroffe H.S. to explain programs and admission requirements. Program begins at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 11, 2007

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

GRADE 7 & 8 MATH! Any student interested in writing the Euler (grade 7) or Lagrange (grade 8) Math contests this year are asked to sign up outside room 236 by Friday, October 26th. For more information about these contests see Ms. Brownrigg.

GRADE 7-8 ENVIRONMENT CLUB: There will be a meeting for all those interested in joining the 7/8 Environment Club this Friday during lunch recess in Room 204. Please see Miss Mancini before going to the cafeteria, if you are interested.

GIRLS 7-8 VOLLEYBALL TEAM: The girl's 7-8 volleyball team practices TODAY. Please make every effort to be there as the season starts next week.

ENRICHMENT STUDENT MEETING: TODAY @ 11:40 in Room 132. To discuss and plan for upcoming events. Bring your lunch.

STE. ANNE SKI TRIP: Tired of this weather? Imagine a blanket of snow overlooking the St-Lawrence river. This is what you will get on the Ste Anne ski trip. If this is for you, come to a meeting at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, October the 16th, in room 103. This is your chance apply before everyone else. Place is limited.

ATHLETIC COUNCIL: Those who signed up for athletic council are asked to come to a brief meeting to discuss and organize intramurals. Meeting takes place in the dance studio at 11:45 a.m. TODAY.

NATUROPATHIC STUDY: Any student interested in the field of Naturopathic Study and would like to meet with a Naturopathic Doctor, please sign up in Student services TODAY and Friday this week.

YEARBOOK: All Yearbook Committee members who are interested in attending the In-Design computer training session are reminded of the meeting TODAY at 3:05 in Room 103.

PEER HELPERS: There will be a very important meeting of the Peer Helpers TODAY, at the start of lunch, in room 326.

BOYS HOCKEY TEAM: A reminder of practice this Friday 4-5 pm at Walter Baker.

SCHOLARSHIP INFO: The Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation ($500 - $10,000) The Loran Award. Deadline: Hand in to Student Services by Tuesday, October 16. Criteria: maintain 85% average. Demonstrate character, leadership and a commitment to the community. Application can be found at: www.loranaward.ca.

NOTICE TO GRADS: Student Services held meetings last week for all Gr. 12 grads regarding graduation requirements and post-secondary pathways (work, apprenticeship, college, and university). If you were absent for this meeting, please sign up in Student Services and counselors will meet with you.

ST. F.X. UNIVERSITY: A representative from St. F.X. University will be at Mother Teresa H.S. this Friday, Oct. 12, at 9:05 a.m. to meet with students interested in attending St. F.X. next September. If you are interested, you must sign up in Student Services prior to 3:15 TODAY. Only those signed up will be permitted to attend.

ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES IN OTTAWA: The Ontario University Information Program (UIP) will be in Ottawa on Tuesday, October 16th at A.Y. Jackson S.S. in Kanata. All 20 of Ontario's universities will have representatives on hand to give presentations on programs and admission requirements. Hours are 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

QUEBEC UNIVERSITIES IN OTTAWA: The three English language Quebec Universities, McGill, Concordia and Bishops, will have representatives in Ottawa on Thursday, Oct. 18 at Woodroffe H.S. to explain programs and admission requirements. Program begins at 7:00 p.m.

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED. The Canadian Diabetes Association is in need of door-to-door canvassers. The association will provide each student with 3 hours of community service per route. Each route contains an average of 25 houses. If interested, sign up in Student Services before October 20th or contact Amie at 613-688-5939. Thank you.

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Day 1 – H.S. & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8

GIRLS 7-8 VOLLEYBALL TEAM: The girl's 7-8 volleyball team's practices this week will be TODAY and Thursday. Please make every effort to be there as the season starts next week.

ENRICHMENT STUDENT MEETING: On Thursday, October 11th @ 11:40 in Room 132. To discuss and plan for upcoming events. Bring your lunch.

CAPPIES: Please meet in Rm. 300 TODAY at lunch. Please see Mrs. Gervais or Mrs. Simpson if you cannot make the meeting.

GIRLS HOCKEY: Meeting in room 107 @ 12:00 TODAY to hand out busing information, Jerseys and discuss upcoming games.

NOTICE TO GRADS: Student Services held meetings last week for all Gr. 12 grads regarding graduation requirements and post-secondary pathways (work, apprenticeship, college, and university). If you were absent for this meeting, please sign up in Student Services and counselors will meet with you.

YEARBOOK: All Yearbook Committee members who are interested in attending the In-Design computer training session are reminded of the meeting Thursday, October 11th at 3:05 in Room 103.

PEER HELPERS: There will be a very important meeting of the Peer Helpers on Thursday, at the start of lunch, in room 326.

ST. F.X. UNIVERSITY: A representative from St. F.X. University will be at Mother Teresa H.S. this Friday, Oct. 12, at 9:05 a.m. to meet with students interested in attending St. F.X. next September. If you are interested, you must sign up in Student Services prior to 3:15 on Thursday, Oct. 11. Only those signed up will be permitted to attend.

ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES IN OTTAWA: The Ontario University Information Program (UIP) will be in Ottawa on Tuesday, October 16th at A.Y. Jackson S.S. in Kanata. All 20 of Ontario's universities will have representatives on hand to give presentations on programs and admission requirements. Hours are 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

QUEBEC UNIVERSITIES IN OTTAWA: The three English language Quebec Universities, McGill, Concordia and Bishops, will have representatives in Ottawa on Thursday, Oct. 18 at Woodroffe H.S. to explain programs and admission requirements. Program begins at 7:00 p.m.

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE: There will be an Open House at Algonquin College on Friday, October 26 from 9:00 - 3:00 p.m. Grade 12 students, interested in attending Algonquin in Sept. are invited to sign up for the tour. The tour will last three hours and a bus is provided for students for transportation to and from the event. Any Gr. 12 student interested must sign up in Student Services by TODAY.

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED: The Canadian Diabetes Association is in need of door-to-door canvassers. The association will provide each student with 3 hours of community service per route. Each route contains an average of 25 houses. If interested, sign up in Student Services before October 20th or contact Amie at 613-688-5939. Thank you.

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Day 2 – H.S. & Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8

MULTICULTURAL CLUB - GRADE 7s AND 8s: Join us today at lunch in room 306 to play games, and maybe learn some games from other countries. Anyone is welcome. See Mrs. Birmingham for more details.

CAPPIES: Please meet in RM 300 at lunch on Wednesday, Oct. 10. Please see Mrs. Gervais or Mrs. Simpson if you cannot make the meeting.

LIVE IT UP! Reminder to All Live it Up members There will be a meeting today at 11:45, in the Career Center. Hope to see you all there.

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE: There will be an Open House at Algonquin College on Friday, October 26 from 9:00 - 3:00 p.m. Grade 12 students, interested in attending Algonquin in Sept. are invited to sign up for the tour. The tour will last three hours and a bus is provided for students for transportation to and from the event. Any Gr. 12 student interested must sign up in Student Services by Wednesday, Oct. 10.

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED: The Canadian Diabetes Association is in need of door-to-door canvassers. The association will provide each student with 3 hours of community service per route. Each route contains an average of 25 houses. If interested, sign up in Student Services before October 20th or contact Amie at 613-688-5939. Thank you.

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Day 1 – H.S. & Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8

PD DAY: Tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 5 is a PD Day. There is no school for students.

7/8 GIRLS GAELIC FOOTBALL: Team Practice TODAY from 3:15 – 4:15. See Ms. McKenna if you cannot attend.

PEER HELPERS: Please visit your grade 7 homerooms today as Friday is a PD Day. Activity sheet is in Student Services.

YEARBOOK: Interested in helping out with the Yearbook? Please come by Room 103 at 3:05 after school TODAY, for a brief information meeting. All Yearbook Photographers who have pictures to download (or who missed the last meeting where assignments were handed out) are also asked to stop by Room 103 after school TODAY.

CAPPIES: Please meet in RM 300 at lunch on Wednesday, Oct. 10. Please see Mrs. Gervais or Mrs. Simpson if you cannot make the meeting.

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE: There will be an Open House at Algonquin College on Friday, October 26 from 9:00 - 3:00 p.m. Grade 12 students, interested in attending Algonquin in Sept. are invited to sign up for the tour. The tour will last three hours and a bus is provided for students for transportation to and from the event. Any Gr. 12 student interested must sign up in Student Services by Wednesday, Oct. 10.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED #1: If you are interested in getting some volunteer hours this coming Saturday between 9 am and noon, call Lisa MacLeod's Campaign Office @ 613 825-7472.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED #2: Looking for volunteers at the Big Sky Ranch - Haunted Hallowe'en - Come out and help support abused and unwanted animals. Three weekends in October: October 12/13, 19/20, 26/27 from 6 pm to 10 pm. 810 Peyton Road in Peltons Corner. Kemptville, Ontario. 613 258-7118 or toll free at 1-866-433-7118. Poster in Student Services.

STUDENT ELECTIONS GR. 7 – 12: There will be a student vote TODAY. Students will have the opportunity to vote for a provincial party. Students will also be voting on a referendum question regarding our electoral system. Please research the different platforms and policies of the various provincial parties (Liberal, Conservative, New Democrat, Green) in order to make an informed decision. See you at the polls!

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Day 2 – H.S. & Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8

7/8 GIRLS GAELIC FOOTBALL: Team Practice on TODAY and Thursday this week from 3:15 – 4:15. See Ms. McKenna if you cannot attend.

YEARBOOK: Interested in helping out with the Yearbook? Please come by Room 103 at 3:05 after school tomorrow, Thursday October 4, for a brief information meeting. All Yearbook Photographers who have pictures to download (or who missed the last meeting where assignments were handed out) are also asked to stop by Room 103 after school tomorrow.

VOCAL GROUP: A reminder to all students who are part of the vocal group: There will be a brief meeting after school TODAY. We will be discussing upcoming events. Please plan to attend if you'd like to be involved. Please meet in the chapel at 3:15.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Looking for volunteers at the Big Sky Ranch - Haunted Hallowe'en - Come out and help support abused and unwanted animals. Three weekends in October: October 12/13, 19/20, 26/27 from 6 pm to 10 pm. 810 Peyton Road in Peltons Corner. Kemptville, Ontario. 613 258-7118 or toll free at 1-866-433-7118. Poster in Student Services.

STUDENT ELECTIONS GR. 7 – 12: There will be a student vote on Thursday, October 4. Students will have the opportunity to vote for a provincial party. Students will also be voting on a referendum question regarding our electoral system. Please research the different platforms and policies of the various provincial parties (Liberal, Conservative, New Democrat, Green) in order to make an informed decision. See you at the polls!

Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007

Day 1 – H.S. & Day 1 - Gr. 7 & 8

GRADE 7s AND 8s - COME ON OUT TO THE MULTICULTURAL CLUB: We are looking for students interested in joining this club. Learn about other countries and cultures - special days on the calendar, play games, have guest speakers, learn about social justice issues, etc. One thing we would like to plan for this year is a multicultural festival with booths from different countries. Do you have a country you would like to highlight or share with others? Come on out to room 306 TODAY at lunch to join the fun and hear what it is all about. See Mrs. Birmingham if you have any questions.

7/8 GIRLS GAELIC FOOTBALL: Team Practice on TODAY, Wednesday, and Thursday this week. See Ms. McKenna if you cannot attend.

STUDENT ELECTIONS GR. 7 – 12: There will be a student vote on Thursday, October 4. Students will have the opportunity to vote for a provincial party. Students will also be voting on a referendum question regarding our electoral system. Please research the different platforms and policies of the various provincial parties (Liberal, Conservative, New Democrat, Green) in order to make an informed decision. See you at the polls!

NOTICE: Mitchell Kearney and Eric Lepine are asked to see Mrs. Simpson at lunch in Rm. 300 TODAY.

HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA PRODUCTION: There will be a very important information meeting regarding this year’s high school play TODAY at 11: 45 on stage. Bring your lunch.

LIVE IT UP! Reminder to All Live it Up members and those interested in joining our team this year. There will be a meeting TODAY at 11:45 a,m. in the Career Centre. Hope to see you all there.

BOYS HOCKEY: A reminder that this week the Varsity Boys hockey team practices TODAY and will be away all day Wednesday for a tournament. Only those who have paid their fees will be eligible to play in the tournament. Deadline for payment is TODAY at practice. Any questions, please see Mr. Prigent.

REMINDER TO GRADS: There are two Gr. 12 assemblies this week -- one TODAY, during period 3 and one on Thursday, during period 3. Both are held in the Library. Topics include grad requirements, post-secondary options, college and university application process and scholarships. Grade 12s have been divided into two groups. Student invitations were distributed in homerooms yesterday indicating which session to attend. If you have any concerns, please see your counsellor. Please bring your Status Sheet to the meeting.