Friday, October 31, 2008

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

HALLOWEEN SPIRIT WEEK: Friday is Costume dress-up day. Pumpkin carving and door decorating will take place TODAY.

ATHLETIC COUNCIL HALLOWEEN BAKE SALE: TODAY, in the atrium, at lunch there will be a Halloween Bake Sale. All money raised will go to the Athletic Council. Thanks for your support!

ATTENTION SWIMMERS!!! If interested in playing on the school Water Polo team, please give your name to Mrs. Simpson during lunch TODAY (rm. 138).

MORNINGS WITH MILLER: Old Man Miller is running a "drop-in centre" for Physics & Chemistry each morning from 8:10 to 8:40 in room 203. Those students who would like assistance with SPH3U, SPH4U, SCH3U or SCH4U challenges are welcome to drop in for some help.

INTRAMURAL TOUCH FOOTBALL: Today in intramural the rained out game from Tuesday will be played with Boss Suace vs Ocho Cinco. All schedules and team lists are posted on the bulletin board outside the wood floor gym. Please be outside on the soccer field and ready to play by 11:55 on your game day.

GRADS: A representative from Queens University will be at Mother Teresa H.S. on Monday, Nov. 3 from 1:45 – 3:05 p.m., in the Library to explain programs and admission requirements for entry to Queens in Sept. 2009.

GRADS: The three Quebec English language universities, McGill, Concordia and Bishops, will be holding a Quebec University Information Program night on Monday, November 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Woodroffe H.S., 2410 Georgina Dr. in Ottawa. They will review admission requirements, programs and scholarships.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: St. Andrew’s School Council is looking for student volunteers who could help out with their Christmas pageant for the K- Gr. 6 students in December. It would involve meetings with parent council members as well as planning, preparations and rehearsals with the students. If you are interested in helping out, please sign up in the Student Services office ASAP. This counts as community service hours!

REMEMBRANCE DAY REHEARSAL: Will the following student please come for a rehearsal, on the stage, at 12:00 today: Zoryana Cherwick.

REMINDER TO GR. 9 STUDENTS: Permission forms for TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY, which is being held on Wednesday, Nov. 5, must be returned to your homeroom teacher TODAY.

THE BEST BOOKS FOR TEEN READERS! Order forms for the latest in teen reading can be picked up in the library. The Teen Readers Club for Gr 9-12 has great prices on many of the same books that are at Chapters and Indigo. (eg. The Juvie Three, Twilight, The Hunger Game, Inkdeath, Bart Simpson and more...) The orders are due TODAY.

STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 21st annual Nepean Ringette tournament is taking place November 13th to November 16th. Duties could include: managing the doors in the penalty box, assisting at the raffle tables or selling programs, assisting trouble shooters with collecting game sheets, minor clean up of the change rooms in between games, other duties are available depending on interest and ability. If interested, please call Ginny McGregor at (613) 825-6006 or email a-g-mcregor@rogers.com

Thursday, October 30, 2008

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

ATTENTION GRADE 7/8 MEMBERS OF THE HALLOWEEN DANCE COMMITTEE: A reminder that there will be an important meeting in room 332 after school today to prepare for our dance tomorrow. Speak to Mrs. Jewitt if you are unable to attend.

7 & 8 REACH FOR THE TOP: Our next game is today at 12:55. The Awesome Possums will be playing against the Purple Monkey Nuggets.

7/8 HALLOWEEN DANCE: Don’t forget to get your tickets for the 7/8 Halloween dance this Friday!

HALLOWEEN SPIRIT WEEK: Spirit Week is back! Make sure to dress up and show your school spirit. Thursday is Black as a Cat Day and Friday is Costume dress-up day. Pumpkin carving and door decorating will take place TODAY and Friday

CALLING ALL GIRLS FROM GRADES 8 – 11: Are you interested in exploring engineering and technology in a safe, supportive environment? Want to have fun by doing hands-on activities with professionals in the field? Do you want to be part of designing tomorrow's world? Then come out TODAY at senior lunch (11:45) to an information meeting in room 205, or see Ms. Soprovich in room 205 before or after school. Go Girls Go!

MORNINGS WITH MILLER: Old Man Miller is running a "drop-in centre" for Physics & Chemistry each morning from 8:10 to 8:40 in room 203. Those students who would like assistance with SPH3U, SPH4U, SCH3U or SCH4U challenges are welcome to drop in for some help.

VARSITY GIRLS HOCKEY: Please excuse the members of the Varsity Girls Hockey team today at 1:35 pm for their game vs AJ Jackson. The bus leaves at 1:45 pm.

ORTONA TRIP: There will be a meeting every Thursday at 11:45 in room 212 for the students going to Ortona until we leave. Please bring your passport so a copy can be made.

INTRAMURAL TOUCH FOOTBALL: Today in intramural action we have Jube Jubes vs the Genies. Tomorrow (Friday) the rained out game from Tuesday will be played with Boss Suace vs Ocho Cinco. All schedules and team lists are posted on the bulletin board outside the wood floor gym. Please be outside on the soccer field and ready to play by 11:55 on your game day.

GRADS: A representative from Queens University will be at Mother Teresa H.S. on Monday, Nov. 3 from 1:45 – 3:05 p.m., in the Library to explain programs and admission requirements for entry to Queens in Sept. 2009.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: St. Andrew’s School Council is looking for student volunteers who could help out with their Christmas pageant for the K- Gr. 6 students in December. It would involve meetings with parent council members as well as planning, preparations and rehearsals with the students. If you are interested in helping out, please sign up in the Student Services office ASAP. This counts as community service hours!

REMINDER TO GR. 9 STUDENTS: Permission forms for TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY, which is being held on Wednesday, Nov. 5, must be returned to your homeroom teacher by TOMORROW.

ATTENTION CO-OP STUDENTS: Would the following co-op students please put their co-op journals (entries 7-12) into their folders in Student Services: Kyla Conroy, Courtney O’Donnell, Henry Smith, Katie Sernoskie, Kyle Lamothe, Christian Williams. These journals will not be accepted after October 31, 2008.

THE BEST BOOKS FOR TEEN READERS! Order forms for the latest in teen reading can be picked up in the library. The Teen Readers Club for Gr 9-12 has great prices on many of the same books that are at Chapters and Indigo. (eg. The Juvie Three, Twilight, The Hunger Game, Inkdeath, Bart Simpson and more...) The orders are due Friday, October 31.

STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 21st annual Nepean Ringette tournament is taking place November 13th to November 16th. Duties could include: managing the doors in the penalty box, assisting at the raffle tables or selling programs, assisting trouble shooters with collecting game sheets, minor clean up of the change rooms in between games, other duties are available depending on interest and ability. If interested, please call Ginny McGregor at (613) 825-6006 or email a-g-mcregor@rogers.com

REMEMBRANCE DAY REHEARSAL: Will the following students please come for a rehearsal, on the stage, at 11:45 today: Danika Gauthier, Mr. Curry, Mrs. Young, Kareen Onyeaju, Shelby McEachern and Keltouma Nouah.

TUTORS NEEDED: All students who are interested in being a tutor this year ($8.00 per hour or community service hours), please sign up in Student Services. This includes students who had signed up previously this year.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

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

7 & 8 REACH FOR THE TOP: Our next game is Thursday at 12:55. The Awesome Possums will be playing against the Purple Monkey Nuggets.

NOTICE: Attention all grade 7 students who have signed up for the after school activity club: There will be Halloween activities and treats after school TODAY from 3:05-4:30. Please join us for some fun!!

7/8 HALLOWEEN DANCE: Don’t forget to get your tickets for the 7/8 Halloween dance this Friday! Tickets cost $2 and automatically include a little prize. Get into the spirit of Halloween - wear your costume or orange and black to the dance and you may win a great prize!

HALLOWEEN SPIRIT WEEK: Spirit Week is back! Make sure to dress up and show your school spirit. Wednesday is White as a Ghost Day, Thursday is Black as a Cat Day and Friday is Costume dress-up day. Pumpkin carving and door decorating will take place on Thursday and Friday

CALLING ALL GIRLS FROM GRADES 8 – 11: Are you interested in exploring engineering and technology in a safe, supportive environment? Want to have fun by doing hands-on activities with professionals in the field? Do you want to be part of designing tomorrow's world? Then come out on Thursday at senior lunch (11:45) to an information meeting in room 205, or see Ms. Soprovich in room 205 before or after school on Thursday. Go Girls Go!

HAUNTED HOUSE NOTICE: There is a mandatory meeting at High School lunch for all people (including gr. 7/8's) who have been assigned roles in the Haunted House. Please see Ms. Stewart if you can not make it.

LIBRARY: Are you a fan of Stepenie Meyer's Twilight series? Has it been difficult to get the book? Drop by the library to listen to the audio version of Twilight.

REMINDER TO GR. 9 STUDENTS: Permission forms for TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY, which is being held on Wednesday, Nov. 5, must be returned to your homeroom teacher by this Friday, Oct. 31.

CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNERS: There will be a quick meeting for all HS cross country runners right after announcements in room 132 today.

ATTENTION CO-OP STUDENTS: Would the following co-op students please put their co-op journals (entries 7-12) into their folders in Student Services: Kyla Conroy, Courtney O’Donnell, Henry Smith, Katie Sernoskie, Kyle Lamothe, Christian Williams. These journals will not be accepted after October 31, 2008.

THE BEST BOOKS FOR TEEN READERS! Order forms for the latest in teen reading can be picked up in the library. The Teen Readers Club for Gr 9-12 has great prices on many of the same books that are at Chapters and Indigo. (eg. The Juvie Three, Twilight, The Hunger Game, Inkdeath, Bart Simpson and more...) The orders are due Friday, October 31.

INTRAMURAL TOUCH FOOTBALL: Today in intramural action we have Jube Jubes vs the Genies. All schedules and team lists are posted on the bulletin board outside the wood floor gym. Please be outside on the soccer field and ready to play by 11:55 on your game day.

PROM COMMITTEE: There will be a Prom Committee meeting TODAY, in room 134, at lunch.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Community service opportunity at the Manotick Arena for a hockey tournament November 7-9th. Volunteers needed for the canteen, running the clock, time sheets, signing teams in. You can do part of the hours or all of them! See Mrs. Coyle in Student Services for more details.

REMEMBRANCE DAY REHEARSAL: Will the following student please come for a rehearsal, on the stage, at 12:00 p.m. today: Chris Herron, Danika Gauthier, Alison Murphy, Aisling McCaffrey, Kareen Onyeaju, Jenn Zimmer, Erikka Brisson, Jillian Arany, Katherine Brine.

DRAMA NOTICE: The New Star Children's Theatre Company is holding auditions for children ages 4-15 for its Spring production of The Sound of Music. Auditions are Saturday, November 1st-all children are accepted! Call Mrs. Walker at 613 523 3264 for information.

TUTORS NEEDED: All students who are interested in being a tutor this year ($8.00 per hour or community service hours), please sign up in Student Services. This includes students who had signed up previously this year.

GRAD SURVEYS: Attention all grads! If you did not have a chance to fill out the survey, please see Danika Gauthier during lunch in the cafeteria to cast your votes. Surveys must be returned to Danika by TODAY.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

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

NOTICE: Attention all grade 7 students who have signed up for the after school activity club: There will be Halloween activities and treats after school on Wednesday, October 29 from 3:05-4:30. Please join us for some fun!!

7/8 HALLOWEEN DANCE: Tickets are now officially on sale in homeroom for the 7/8 Halloween dance this Friday! Tickets cost $2 and automatically include a little prize. The music and decorations are going to be spooktacular, plus there will be a bake sale featuring lots of sweet treats. Get into the spirit of Halloween - wear your costume or orange and black to the dance and you may win a great prize!

HALLOWEEN SPIRIT WEEK: Spirit Week is back! Make sure to dress up and show your school spirit. Tuesday is Titan Pride Day, Wednesday is White as a Ghost Day, Thursday is Black as a Cat Day and Friday is Costume dress-up day. Pumpkin carving and door decorating will take place on Thursday and Friday.

CALLING ALL GIRLS FROM GRADES 8 – 11: Are you interested in exploring engineering and technology in a safe, supportive environment? Want to have fun by doing hands-on activities with professionals in the field? Do you want to be part of designing tomorrow's world? Then come out on Thursday at senior lunch (11:45) to an information meeting in room 205, or see Ms. Soprovich in room 205 before or after school on Thursday. Go Girls Go!

LIBRARY: The library will be closed after school today.

LIBRARY: Are you a fan of Stepenie Meyer's Twilight series? Has it been difficult to get the book? Drop by the library to listen to the audio version of Twilight.

THE BEST BOOKS FOR TEEN READERS! Order forms for the latest in teen reading can be picked up in the library. The Teen Readers Club for Gr 9-12 has great prices on many of the same books that are at Chapters and Indigo. (eg. The Juvie Three, Twilight, The Hunger Game, Inkdeath, Bart Simpson and more...) The orders are due Friday, October 31.

NOTICE: Could the following students please see Mr. Pagliarello at the beginning of lunch today in room 315. Chantal Desjardins, Carolina Uribe, Taylor Lucas and Leandra Tolusso.

SOCCER FAN BUS: Due to numbers, there will only be ONE bus going to the Boys Soccer game today. The following students are to be excused at 1:40 to ride the bus along with the soccer team to their semi-final game at Woodroffe. The bus leaves at 1:45 sharp so please be in the atrium and ready to go!

Tapiwa Madzire, Ovila Ruzindana, Ahmad Mehrez, Maleeha Quraishi, Chris Richardson, Jomario Williams, Shayla Pierre, Sierra Viera, Jen Roberts, Erin Chiarelli, Cassandra Silva, Robbie Jensen, Brittany Cyr, Jaime Truong, Natalie Grant, Tunc Akkaya, Scott Graham, Aras Ismael, Eric Lucas Glover, Nick Pezoulas, Karen Onyeaju, Bana Hanhan, Shukri Dalal, Gaby Soto, Mariana Klinorski

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM: All students interested in being on the wresting team must attend a mandatory meeting TODAY at 11:45 am in Room 115 (Dance Studio). Be prompt.

OUTDOOR CLUB: There will be an outdoor club meeting for all members, TODAY, at noon, in room 103. Everyone should attend.

INTRAMURAL TOUCH FOOTBALL: Today in intramural action we have Boss Sauce vs Ocho Cinco. Wed: T&T vs Co Jones and Thurs. Jube Jubes vs the Genies. All schedules and team lists are posted on the bulletin board outside the wood floor gym. Please be outside on the soccer field and ready to play by 11:55 on your game day.

PROM COMMITTEE: There will be a Prom Committee meeting on Wednesday, October 29th in room 134 at lunch.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Community service opportunity at the Manotick Arena for a hockey tournament November 7-9th. Volunteers needed for the canteen, running the clock, time sheets, signing teams in. You can do part of the hours or all of them! See Mrs. Coyle in Student Services for more details.

REMEMBRANCE DAY REHEARSAL: Will the following student please come for a rehearsal, on the stage, at 12:00 p.m. today: Zoryana Cherwick

DRAMA NOTICE: The New Star Children's Theatre Company is holding auditions for children ages 4-15 for its Spring production of The Sound of Music. Auditions are Saturday, November 1st-all children are accepted! Call Mrs. Walker at 613 523 3264 for information.

TUTORS NEEDED: All students who are interested in being a tutor this year ($8.00 per hour or community service hours), please sign up in Student Services. This includes students who had signed up previously this year.

GRAD SURVEYS: Attention all grads! Grad surveys will be filled out in homeroom this week. Co-op students and students with a first period spare can pick up their survey in the library. If you did not have a chance to fill out the survey, please see Danika Gauthier during lunch in the cafeteria to cast your votes. Each grad should only fill out ONE survey. Surveys must be returned to Danika by Wednesday, October 29th.

GRAD PHOTOS: All grads should have their grad photos taken. These are the pictures that will be used in our yearbook. If you do not have your grad picture taken, your photo will not appear in the yearbook. For Gr. 12 students, we do not use the photos taken at the beginning of the year. There is no sitting fee or cost for this photo and there is no need to make an appointment. However, if you are interested in purchasing a package of grad pictures, you do need to make an appointment in Student Services (time slots fill up fast!) and there is a sitting fee of $25, $30 or $35. This allows you to have several poses, backgrounds, etc. and, on seeing the proofs, you can order various packages from the company. Please refer to your grad photo invitation for more details.

Monday, October 27, 2008

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

7/8 INTRAMURAL FLOOR HOCKEY: Last day for sign ups for intramural floor hockey. Information needed: NHL Team name (first come first served). 8 players (5 on, 2 subs, 1 goalie). 25 cents per player = $1.50 per team (will accept I.O.U.'s). Please see Mr. Quinn, Mr. Nicoletti, or Ms. Awesome for any questions.

7/8 HALLOWEEN DANCE: Tickets are now officially on sale in homeroom for the 7/8 Halloween dance this Friday! Tickets cost $2 and automatically include a little prize. The music and decorations are going to be spooktacular, plus there will be a bake sale featuring lots of sweet treats. Get into the spirit of Halloween - wear your costume or orange and black to the dance and you may win a great prize!

HALLOWEEN SPIRIT WEEK: Spirit Week is back! Make sure to dress up and show your school spirit. Monday is PJ Day, Tuesday is Titan Pride Day, Wednesday is White as a Ghost Day, Thursday is Black as a Cat Day and Friday is Costume dress-up day. Pumpkin carving and door decorating will take place on Thursday and Friday. It's going to be a spook-er-rific time!

CALLING ALL GIRLS FROM GRADES 8 – 11: Are you interested in exploring engineering and technology in a safe, supportive environment? Want to have fun by doing hands-on activities with professionals in the field? Do you want to be part of designing tomorrow's world? Then come out on Thursday at senior lunch (11:45) to an information meeting in room 205, or see Ms. Soprovich in room 205 before or after school on Thursday. Go Girls Go!

NATIONAL SCHOOL LIBRARY DAY: In recognition of National School Library Day, all fines on overdue books at the Mother Teresa Library will be waived today only. You must bring your overdue book back to the library. Drop by the library for other activities planned throughout the day.

MT CANNED FOOD DRIVE: Congratulations to the entire school for an extremely successful canned food drive. We have provided to two local food banks in excess of 7800 items. Just think of all of the people in our community we have helped! One third of our homerooms reached the target of 4+ cans per student. But there were three homerooms with unbelievable achievements. Winner of the Big Can Award this year is Ms. Rivington's homeroom with 65.5 cans per student. Winner of the Little Can Award is Ms. Byrne's homeroom with 45.9 cans per student. Finishing in a very strong third place is Mme. Dube's homeroom with 38.3 cans per student. Honorable mentions to Mr. Currie's, Ms.Stuart's and Ms. Grainger's homerooms. Student Council thanks everyone!!

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM: All students interested in being on the wresting team must attend a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 11:45 am in Room 115 (Dance Studio). Be prompt.

VARSITY BOYS HOCKEY TEAM: A reminder of the practice this afternoon from 4-5 pm at Walter Baker.

CAESAR AUDITIONS: Students who have signed up to audition today are asked to report to the stage entrance at 3:10. Students who missed the signup are asked to see Mr. Linke ASAP.

KNITTING CLUB: The Knitting Club will meet today during HS lunch in the library seminar room. Anyone who would like to learn how to knit a scarf, hat or mittens is welcome to join us. Please bring your knitting needles & yarn if you have them - if not, we can provide you with supplies to get started.

PROM COMMITTEE: There will be a Prom Committee meeting on Wednesday, October 29th in room 134 at lunch.

GRAD SURVEYS: Attention all grads! Grad surveys will be filled out in homeroom this week. Co-op students and students with a first period spare can pick up their survey in the library. If you did not have a chance to fill out the survey, please see Danika Gauthier during lunch in the cafeteria to cast your votes. Each grad should only fill out ONE survey. Surveys must be returned to Danika by Wednesday, October 29th.

GRAD PHOTOS: All grads should have their grad photos taken. These are the pictures that will be used in our yearbook. If you do not have your grad picture taken, your photo will not appear in the yearbook. For Gr. 12 students, we do not use the photos taken at the beginning of the year. There is no sitting fee or cost for this photo and there is no need to make an appointment. However, if you are interested in purchasing a package of grad pictures, you do need to make an appointment in Student Services (time slots fill up fast!) and there is a sitting fee of $25, $30 or $35. This allows you to have several poses, backgrounds, etc. and, on seeing the proofs, you can order various packages from the company. Please refer to your grad photo invitation for more details.

OUTDOOR CLUB: There will be an outdoor club meeting for all members, Tuesday, October 28th at noon in room 103. Everyone should attend.

REMEMBRANCE DAY REHEARSAL: Will the following students please come for a rehearsal, on the stage, at 12:00 p.m. today: Chris Herron, Danika Gauthier, Alison Murphy, Aisling McCaffrey, Kareen Onyeaju, Jenn Zimmer, Erikka Brisson, Emma Bromley, Katherine Brine.

Friday, October 24, 2008

Day 1 for H.S. - Day 2 for 7/8

7/8 INTRAMURAL FLOOR HOCKEY: Sign ups continue through to Monday. Information needed: NHL Team name (first come first served). 8 players (5 on, 2 subs, 1 goalie). 25 cents per player = $1.50 per team (will accept I.O.U.'s). Please see Mr. Quinn, Mr. Nicoletti, or Ms. Awesome for any questions.

7/8 HALLOWEEN DANCE: Tickets are now officially on sale in homeroom for the 7/8 Halloween dance next Friday! Tickets cost $2 and automatically include a little prize. The music and decorations are going to be spooktacular, plus there will be a bake sale featuring lots of sweet treats. Get into the spirit of Halloween - wear your costume or orange and black to the dance and you may win a great prize!

SPIRIT WEEK: Spirit Week starts again next week. More info to follow, but to get a head start – MONDAY IS PAJAMA DAY!!

CAUGHT BY THE PRINCIPAL?! Starting this week, Norma McDonald, our Principal will be dropping into classes during SIREN to catch people reading. Mrs. McDonald will be handing out an Indigo gift card worth $10 to the lucky person(s) that she catches reading. Make sure that you are the student or students lucky enough to get caught by the Principal. Class visits could occur during any period so make sure you get caught for all of the right reasons.

MT CANNED FOOD DRIVE: What a fabulous response from everyone. Today is the last day and the overall winners are still very much in the air!! In first is Ms. Rivington's homeroom followed closely by Ms. Byrne's homeroom. Leaping into third is Mme. Dube's homeroom, fourth is Mr. Currie and fifth is our best 7/8 homeroom, Ms. Stuart. Thank you to everyone for participating in this endeavour. We will be helping many people through the Barrhaven Food Bank and the Sheperds of Good Hope.

WANT TO BUILD A FLOAT FOR A PARADE: The Barrhaven Lions are holding their annual Santa Claus parade in Barrhaven on Sunday, November 16, starting at 5:00 p.m. Schools are invited to participate in the parade by creating a float. The attire, float and music must relate to the Christmas season. There are two $1,000 bursaries for the schools with the best entries. If interested, pick up a registration form and info sheet in Student Services. The parade is a fundraiser for the needy.

CAPPIES: Please meet in RM 138, at lunch, TODAY for a brief but important Cappies' meeting.

VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL: There will be a meeting TODAY, in Room 326, at the start lunch for any students interested in playing varsity Boys Basketball

ATHLETIC COUNCIL: Just a reminder to all Athletic Council members of their important meeting in Room 135 at the start of lunch TODAY. The meeting involves sign ups so be sure to swing by for 5 minutes at 11:45.

TUTORS NEEDED: All students who are interested in being a tutor this year ($8.00 per hour or community service hours), please sign up in Student Services. This includes students who had signed up previously this year.

OUTDOOR CLUB: There will be an outdoor club meeting for all members, Tuesday, October 28th at noon in room 103. Everyone should attend.

MATH CONTEST RESULTS: A total of 124 students participated in CNML contest #1 (a fabulous turnout) and the top achievers were [score out of 6]: Aisling McAffery (gr.12) [4], Yang Lin (gr.12) [4], Gowthami Sampathkumar (gr.12) [4], Vicki Cosenzo (gr.11) [4], and Lauren Wong (gr.9) [4]. Next contest, November 18, 2008.

REMEMBRANCE DAY REHEARSAL: Will the following students please come for a rehearsal, on the stage, at 12:00 p.m. today (Friday): Zoryana Cherwick, Kathleen Sheridan, Priya Samuel, Katherine Brine, Erikka Brisson, Eleanor Miller, Chris Herron, Zac Belanger, Zak Lessard, Matt Adams , Jiabo Hou & Mr. Miller.

MT HAS TALENT!: Do you dance, sing, juggle, yodle, play a musical instrument, do martial arts, tell jokes, or have some other amazing talent? Then we are looking for you!! Auditions for our school talent show run after school. Please come to the stage after school today. Auditions are first come-first served, and no sign-ups are necessary.

Thursday, October 23, 2008

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

7/8 INTRAMURAL FLOOR HOCKEY: Sign ups are beginning at lunch today through to Monday. Information needed: NHL Team name (first come first served). 8 players (5 on, 2 subs, 1 goalie). 25 cents per player = $1.50 per team (will accept I.O.U.'s). Please see Mr. Quinn, Mr. Nicoletti, or Ms. Awesome for any questions.

7/8 HALLOWEEN DANCE: Tickets are now officially on sale in homeroom for the 7/8 Halloween dance next Friday! Tickets cost $2 and automatically include a little prize. The music and decorations are going to be spooktacular, plus there will be a bake sale featuring lots of sweet treats. Get into the spirit of Halloween - wear your costume or orange and black to the dance and you may win a great prize!

7/8 ATHLETIC COUNCIL: Please remember to be on time for your intramural sign up duty TODAY at 12:40--please pick up the brown envelope at Ms. McKenna's office.

JINGLE BELL JURY CAST MEMBERS: Please see Ms. Stuart, in room 240, to pick up your revised rehearsal schedule. Next rehearsal is scheduled for TODAY.

HALLOWEEN DANCE COMMITEE: Next meeting is TODAY at 1:55 in Mrs. Jewitt's room, 332. Don't forget to bring your computer signs and be prepared to paint.

7&8 REACH FOR THE TOP: Our next game is TODAY at 12:00 (note the new start time due to the early dismissal). The Fab 4 will be playing against FTMRA.

CAUGHT BY THE PRINCIPAL?! Starting this week, Norma McDonald, our Principal will be dropping into classes during SIREN to catch people reading. Mrs. McDonald will be handing out an Indigo gift card worth $10 to the lucky person(s) that she catches reading. Make sure that you are the student or students lucky enough to get caught by the Principal. Class visits could occur during any period so make sure you get caught for all of the right reasons.

FRIDAY MORNING PRAYER: Start your day off with prayer. Everyone is welcome to come to the chapel on Friday morning to join in prayer. We start at 8:30. See you there!

YOUTH MINISTRY: There is a Youth Ministry Meeting TODAY at lunch in the Chapel...everyone is welcome ........ we will have snacks and games.

LIVE IT UP! - All high school students who signed up for Live It Up are asked to meet TODAY at 11:00 in the career center for a lunch time meeting. New members are also welcome.

HAUNTED HOUSE: There will be an important meeting for students participating in the Haunted House, today at lunch. Please meet in room 132.

OUTDOOR CLUB: There will be a meeting for all Outdoor Club members TODAY at 12:00 pm in room 103. We will discuss the next activities taking place this semester.

INTRAMURAL DODGEBALL FINALS: Calling all Teachers and Students. Come out at 12:00 TODAY to watch the Dodgeball championship game featuring Jet Li's Purple Dragons vs the Super Team. It will be a match to remember! See you there!

ATHLETIC COUNCIL: Just a reminder to all Athletic Council members of their important meeting in Room 135 at the start of lunch on Friday Oct. 24th. The meeting involves sign ups so be sure to swing by for 5 minutes at 11:45.

FOOTBALL INTRAMURALS: Football Intramurals start on Monday. Could all captains please come to a very quick MANDATORY meeting at the start of lunch in Room 135 (new wing- 1st floor) to see the schedule and to go over rules for Monday's game. The meeting will commence at the lunch bell so please be prompt!. If you cannot make it, please see Miss Kuchma sometime before the end of the day Friday.

MATH CONTEST RESULTS: A total of 124 students participated in CNML contest #1 (a fabulous turnout) and the top achievers were [score out of 6]: Aisling McAffery (gr.12) [4], Yang Lin (gr.12) [4], Gowthami Sampathkumar (gr.12) [4], Vicki Cosenzo (gr.11) [4], and Lauren Wong (gr.9) [4]. Next contest, November 18, 2008.

REMEMBRANCE DAY REHEARSAL: Will the following students please come for a rehearsal, on the stage, at 12:00 p.m. today: Zoryana Cherwick, Kathleen Sheridan, Priya Samuel, Katherine Brine, Erikka Brisson, Eleanor Miller, Chris Herron, Zac Belanger, Zak Lessard, Matt Adams , Jiabo Hou & Mr. Miller.

MT HAS TALENT!: Do you dance, sing, juggle, yoddle, play a musical instrument, do martial arts, tell jokes, or have some other amazing talent? Then we are looking for you!! Auditions for our school talent show run after school on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Please come to the stage after school. Auditions are first come-first served, and no sign-ups are necessary.

GRADE 12's: Algonquin College is hosting an Open House on Friday Oct 24. A bus to and from the event is provided by the school. This is a great opportunity to explore the many programs they offer. You can tour the campus, sit in on some of the classes and presentations, talk to the teachers and get a taste of the college life. Please sign up for the bus transportation, first come first serve, in Student Services as well as pick up the required permission form and a schedule of the various programs.

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

Here's the schedule for our shortened day TODAY. We are dismissing at 1:45 pm for parent/teacher interviews.

High School Timetable

8:55-10:05 Homeroom and Period 1
10:10-11:05 Period 2
11:05-11:45 Lunch
11:50-12:45 Period 3
12:50-1:45 Period 4

Grade 7/8 Timetable

8:55-9:05 Homeroom
9:05-9:41 Period 1
9:43-10:29 Period 2
10:31-11:07 Period 3
11:09-11:45 Period 4
11:45-12:30 Lunch
12:30-1:06 Period 5
1:08-1:45 Period 6

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

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

7/8 ATHLETIC COUNCIL: Meeting at 1:00 PM today, outside of the C/D gym offices, to decide next intramural activity.

JINGLE BELL JURY CAST MEMBERS: Please see Ms. Stuart, in room 240, to pick up your revised rehearsal schedule. Next rehearsal is scheduled for Thursday.

HALLOWEEN DANCE COMMITEE: Next meeting is Thursday, October 23rd at 1:55 in Mrs. Jewitt's room, 332. Don't forget to bring your computer signs and be prepared to paint.

7&8 REACH FOR THE TOP: Our next game is Thursday at 12:00 (note the new start time due to the early dismissal on Thursday). The Fab 4 will be playing against FTMRA.

MT CANNED FOOD DRIVE: Well, what a wonderful Tuesday! We are now at 2500 cans, almost half way to our goal! Remember that if we reach the school goal of 6000 cans, the two male Student Council co-presidents will wear a dress for a day. Ms. Rivington's homeroom still leads the way with a VERY impressive 18 cans per student. Ms. Byrne is still in second and Ms. Stuart is in third. Jumping into the top five is Mr. Currie in fourth and Mme. Dube in fifth. Please continue to bring in your cans. Think of all of the people that we are helping!!

CAUGHT BY THE PRINCIPAL?! Starting this week, Norma McDonald, our Principal will be dropping into classes during SIREN to catch people reading. Mrs. McDonald will be handing out an Indigo gift card worth $10 to the lucky person(s) that she catches reading. Make sure that you are the student or students lucky enough to get caught by the Principal. Class visits could occur during any period so make sure you get caught for all of the right reasons.

TO ALL CO-OP STUDENTS: Please check your folders in Student Services. There are messages and marked assignments waiting to be picked up. In addition, Thursday (tomorrow) is an in-school co-op day. Please go to room 318.

PEER HELPERS: are reminded of their important meeting TODAY at 11:45 in room 134.

URGENT: Volunteers needed for this Saturday, October 25th. The Havenlea-Chapman Mills Community Association is hosting a children's Halloween party on Saturday, October 25th from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. Volunteers are needed to help with the activities (crafts and games). For information or to volunteer, please contact Karla Randell at krandec385@rogers.com or go to WWW.HCMCA.CA.

REMEMBRANCE DAY REHEARSAL: Will the following students please come for a rehearsal, on the stage, at 12:00 p.m. today: Shelby McEachern and Kareen Onyeaju.

OUTDOOR CLUB: There will be a meeting for all Outdoor Club members this Thursday at 12:00 pm in room 103. We will discuss the next activities taking place this semester.

MT HAS TALENT!: Do you dance, sing, juggle, yoddle, play a musical instrument, do martial arts, tell jokes, or have some other amazing talent? Then we are looking for you!! Auditions for our school talent show run after school on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Please come to the stage after school. Auditions are first come-first served, and no sign-ups are necessary.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED: I am looking for students to assist me to enhance my son's life. Adam is a 6 year old boy who loves to be with people. He is severely disabled and can not walk, talk nor sit on his own. He can (and loves to) play on the mats, roll and prop sit (using his arms to hold him up) but he falls over since he does not have the co-ordination to maintain that position. He loves to go outside and see people. He is very sociable. I am looking for students who would go out with me so that Adam can get out of the house. I will always be with you and take care of the feeding needs. You can play with him and have fun. If you want to come over and play with him too, that can be arranged as well. Adam attends St. Luke in the DH unit and will one day be going to Mother Teresa. If interested, sign up in the Student Services office. Counts as community service!

GRADE 12's: Algonquin College is hosting an Open House on Friday Oct 24. A bus to and from the event is provided by the school. This is a great opportunity to explore the many programs they offer. You can tour the campus, sit in on some of the classes and presentations, talk to the teachers and get a taste of the college life. Please sign up for the bus transportation, first come first serve, in Student Services as well as pick up the required permission form and a schedule of the various programs.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

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

7/8 INTRAMURAL: Final game is TODAY at lunch in C/D gym.

7/8 ATHLETIC COUNCIL: Meeting on WEDNESDAY, at lunch, to decide and plan the next series of intramural activities. Please meet at 1:00 PM at gym offices with Ms. McKenna, Mr. Quinn, and Mr. Nicoletti.

JINGLE BELL JURY CAST MEMBERS: Please see Ms. Stuart, in room 240, to pick up your revised rehearsal schedule. Tonight's rehearsal is cancelled, and is rescheduled for Thursday.

HALLOWEEN DANCE COMMITEE: Wednesday's meeting has been changed to Thursday, October 23rd at 1:55 in Mrs. Jewitt's room, 332. Don't forget to bring your computer signs and be prepared to paint.

7&8 REACH FOR THE TOP: Our next game is Thursday at 12:00 (note the new start time due to the early dismissal on Thursday). The Fab 4 will be playing against FTMRA.

MT CANNED FOOD DRIVE: We did not have a very good Monday, but perhaps that is because everyone is storing up for a big finale. The standings have changed: Ms. Rivington's homeroom has jumped into the lead, followed closely by Ms. Byrne's homeroom. Ms. Stuart has closed the gap and is now in third with Mme. Brooks and Mrs. Robinson's homerooms filling out the top five. We are still not even half way to our goal, so don't forget your cans!!

OUTDOOR CLUB: There will be a meeting for all Outdoor Club members this Thursday at 12:00 pm in room 103. We will discuss the next activities taking place this semester.

MT HAS TALENT!: Do you dance, sing, juggle, yoddle, play a musical instrument, do martial arts, tell jokes, or have some other amazing talent? Then we are looking for you!! Auditions for our school talent show run after school on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Please come to the stage after school. Auditions are first come-first served, and no sign-ups are necessary.

H.S. DRAMA PRODUCTION: High School students interested in auditioning for this season's production of Julius Caesar are asked to sign up by the drama stage door. Auditions begin Wednesday October 22nd. Location TBA.

REMEMBRANCE DAY REHEARSAL: Will the following students please come for a rehearsal on the stage, at 12:00 p.m. today: Keltouma Nouah, Pat Landry, William Onyeaju, Keisha Louis, Emma Bromley, Lizzie Velasquez, Kareen Onyeaju and Matt Morgan.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED: I am looking for students to assist me to enhance my son's life. Adam is a 6 year old boy who loves to be with people. He is severely disabled and can not walk, talk nor sit on his own. He can (and loves to) play on the mats, roll and prop sit (using his arms to hold him up) but he falls over since he does not have the co-ordination to maintain that position. He loves to go outside and see people. He is very sociable. I am looking for students who would go out with me so that Adam can get out of the house. I will always be with you and take care of the feeding needs. You can play with him and have fun. If you want to come over and play with him too, that can be arranged as well. Adam attends St. Luke in the DH unit and will one day be going to Mother Teresa. If interested, sign up in the Student Services office. Counts as community service!

GRADS: A reminder to grads of the Ontario Universities Information Night to be held TONIGHT from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 at A.Y. Jackson S.S. 150 Abbeyhill Drive, Kanata. All 20 Ontario universities will be present with information on programs, admissions and financial assistance. This is an opportunity for students to obtain information from Ontario universities that will not be presenting at Mother Teresa H.S.

GRADE 12's: Algonquin College is hosting an Open House on Friday Oct 24. A bus to and from the event is provided by the school. This is a great opportunity to explore the many programs they offer. You can tour the campus, sit in on some of the classes and presentations, talk to the teachers and get a taste of the college life. Please sign up for the bus transportation, first come first serve, in Student Services as well as pick up the required permission form and a schedule of the various programs.

MATH CONTESTS: The first Canadian Math League Contest (CNML) takes place TODAY during period 1. No need to pre-register, simply report to rooms 317 or 324 immediately following announcements. Please bring a calculator and pencil with you.

Monday, October 20, 2008

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

ATTENTION GRADE 7/8 HALLOWEEN DANCE COMMITTEE: Students designing posters for the Halloween Dance are reminded your posters must be submitted by Wednesday, October 22nd. The poster-making session scheduled for today after school in room 332 has been postponed until tomorrow. See you then!

7/8 INTRAMURALS: Play off teams check the schedule: Boys Div: MT All Stars, Triple Threat, Spanky Monkeys, Mighty Sandwiches, Skittles, Ballers, Blitz. Girls Div: Hot Jaguars, Dynamites, No Names, I Don't Know, Twilight. Starting Monday the games will be back in the C/D gym.

MT CANNED FOOD DRIVE: We are off to a good start, but are still very far from our school goal of 6000 cans. Homeroom standings are as follows: Leading the way - Ms. Byrne, followed closely in second by Ms. Rivington, third place is held by Mme. Brooks (but we all know she won't settle for third!), in fourth is our top 7/8 homeroom - Ms. Stuart, and Ms. Robinson's homeroom rounds out the top five. Remember that the point of this canned food drive is to help those less fortunate. Let us all follow the example set by Mother Teresa and do this small thing with great love!

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

HAUNTED HOUSE: There will be a meeting for people working on the construction and advertising of the Haunted House today, at lunch. Please meet in Rm. 132 and bring your lunch. Please let Ms. Stewart or Mrs. McLaughlin know if you can't attend.

H.S. DRAMA PRODUCTION: High School students interested in auditioning for this season's production of Julius Caesar are asked to sign up by the drama stage door. Auditions begin Wednesday October 22nd. Location TBA.

KNITTING CLUB: The Knitting Club will meet today during HS lunch in the library seminar room. Anyone who would like to learn how to knit a scarf, hat or mittens is welcome to join us. Please bring your knitting needles & yarn if you have them - if not, we can provide you with supplies to get started.

SCHOLARSHIP: An update has been made to the Fireside Essay Scholarship. Please see www.mths.ca - News & Docs – Grads.

ATHLETIC COUNCIL: There will be an Athletic Council meeting TODAY at 3:15 in room 135.

REMEMBRANCE DAY REHEARSAL: Will the following students please come for a rehearsal, on the stage, at 12:00 p.m. today: Zoryana Cherwick, Kathleen Sheridan, Priya Samuel, Katherine Brine, Erikka Brisson,

DODGEBALL INTRAMURALS: In TODAY’s intramural action, we have Nutella Fellas vs Cedrick's Intergalactic Band of Superheroes AND Sexy Squad vs Super Team. You must be there at 11:55 in order to play. Late teams will forfeit their game.

GRADS: A reminder to grads of the Ontario Universities Information Night to be held on Tuesday, October 21 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 at A.Y. Jackson S.S. 150 Abbeyhill Drive, Kanata. All 20 Ontario universities will be present with information on programs, admissions and financial assistance. This is an opportunity for students to obtain information from Ontario universities that will not be presenting at Mother Teresa H.S.

GRADS: The three Quebec English language universities, McGill, Concordia and Bishops, will be holding a Quebec University Information Program night on Monday, November 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Woodroffe H.S., 2410 Georgina Dr. in Ottawa. They will review admission requirements, programs and scholarships. This is a great opportunity for those students who may be contemplating attending one of those three universities.

GRADE 12's: Algonquin College is hosting an Open House on Friday Oct 24. A bus to and from the event is provided by the school. This is a great opportunity to explore the many programs they offer. You can tour the campus, sit in on some of the classes and presentations, talk to the teachers and get a taste of the college life. Please sign up for the bus transportation, first come first serve, in Student Services as well as pick up the required permission form and a schedule of the various programs.

MATH CONTESTS: The first Canadian Math League Contest (CNML) takes place on Tuesday, October 21 during period 1. The 30 minute contest consists of 6 math related problems and is open to all grade levels. No need to pre-register, simply report to rooms 317 or 324 immediately following announcements on Tues Oct. 21. EVERYONE is welcome. Please bring a calculator and pencil with you. For more information please see any math teacher.

Friday, October 17, 2008

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

7/8 INTRAMURALS: Play off teams check the schedule: Boys Div: MT All Stars, Triple Threat, Spanky Monkeys, Mighty Sandwiches, Skittles, Ballers, Blitz. Girls Div: Hot Jaguars, Dynamites, No Names, I Don't Know, Twilight. Games will be held in the wood floor gym at 1:00 PM until Friday this week. Starting Monday the games will be back in the C/D gym.

7/8 REACH FOR THE TOP: Our next game is TODAY at 12:55. The Flying Taco Muppet Riders will be playing against Ham.

MT CANNED FOOD DRIVE: We have set a school goal of 6000 cans. We will have daily prizes to the top donating homerooms and, of course, the Big Can and Little Can awards for the top overall homerooms AND the Number 1 homeroom in the school will enjoy a celebratory breakfast. Our canned food drive only runs until Friday October 24th. Bring in your donation TODAY!!

SCHOLARSHIP: An update has been made to the Fireside Essay Scholarship. Please see www.mths.ca - News & Docs – Grads.

HIGH SCHOOL SWIM TEAM PRACTICE: A reminder that there is a practice after school today at Walter Baker Pool from 3:30 - 4:30. Make sure you have your permission form signed before practice.

PEER HELPERS: There will be a Peer Helpers meeting TODAY, in room 134, at lunch. Bring your lunch with you!

GRADE 12's: Algonquin College is hosting an Open House on Friday Oct 24. A bus to and from the event is provided by the school. This is a great opportunity to explore the many programs they offer. You can tour the campus, sit in on some of the classes and presentations, talk to the teachers and get a taste of the college life. Please sign up for the bus transportation, first come first serve, in Student Services as well as pick up the required permission form and a schedule of the various programs.

ATHLETIC COUNCIL: There will be an Athletic Council meeting on Monday, October 20th at 3:15 in room 135. Could Stasa Klajic and Carolina Uribe see Miss Kuchma before the end of the day TODAY to prepare for the meeting.

DODGEBALL INTRAMURALS: Quarter finals begin TODAY with Jet Li's Purple Dragons vs the Dodgeball team AND How do they not know who we are vs Sama Hollah. You must be there at 11:55 in order to play. Late teams will forfeit their game. In Monday intramural action, we have Nutella Fellas vs Cedrick's Intergalactic Band of Superheroes AND Sexy Squad vs Super Team.

GRADS: The BC Universities Info Fair will be in Ottawa this Saturday, October 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Hampton Inn at 100 Coventry Road. Great opportunity if you are interested in attending a university in B.C. next September. For more info go to the website: www.hamptoninnottawa.com. Open to parents and students.

GRADS: A reminder to grads of the Ontario Universities Information Night to be held on Tuesday, October 21 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 at A.Y. Jackson S.S. 150 Abbeyhill Drive, Kanata. All 20 Ontario universities will be present with information on programs, admissions and financial assistance. This is an opportunity for students to obtain information from Ontario universities that will not be presenting at Mother Teresa H.S.

GRADS: The three Quebec English language universities, McGill, Concordia and Bishops, will be holding a Quebec University Information Program night on Monday, November 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Woodroffe H.S., 2410 Georgina Dr. in Ottawa. They will review admission requirements, programs and scholarships. This is a great opportunity for those students who may be contemplating attending one of those three universities.

MATH CONTESTS: Are you like the type of person that likes a challenge? Are you looking for the right opportunity to show everyone just how smart you really are? If you answered yes to either question CNML is right for you. The first Canadian Math League Contest (CNML) takes place on Tues. October 21 during period 1. The 30 minute contest consists of 6 math related problems and is open to all grade levels. No need to pre-register, simply report to rooms 317 or 324 immediately following announcements on Tues Oct. 21. EVERYONE is welcome. Please bring a calculator and pencil with you. For more information please see any math teacher.

REMEMBRANCE DAY REHEARSAL: Will the following students please come for a rehearsal, on the stage, at 12:00 p.m. today: Zoryana Cherwick, Kathleen Sheridan, Priya Samuel, Katherine Brine, Erikka Brisson, Eleanor Miller, Chris Herron, Zac Belanger, Zak Lessard, Matt Adams , Jiabo Hou & Mr. Miller.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Volunteers are needed to help set up chairs for masses at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School on Sunday mornings. Frequency: Once every 6 weeks throughout the year. Contact: Lynn Stewart (613-843-0039 / lynnstew@magma.ca) by no later than October 31, 2008.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

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

7/8 HALLOWEEN DANCE COMMITTEE: There will be a brief meeting today, at lunch, in room 240. Please bring your agenda and a pen.

7/8 MUSIC: 1. All grade 7 Band students are reminded to bring in their Pizza money for Friday's Pizza Party. and 2. Any student who has ordered a mouthpiece and not yet received it, should see Mrs. Antoine today.

7/8 INTRAMURALS: 7/8 Intramural Basketball Playoff schedule is up. Please check the calendar by the PE offices. All games will be played in the WOOD FLOOR gym until Thursday this week. Please be prompt!

7/8 REACH FOR THE TOP: Our next game will be on Friday at 12:55. The Flying Taco Muppet Riders will be playing against Ham.

MT CANNED FOOD DRIVE: It's back! The Mother Teresa canned food drive is here for another year. We have set a school goal of 6000 cans. Remember that all non-perishable food items are welcomed. We will have daily prizes to the top donating homerooms and, of course, the Big Can and Little Can awards for the top overall homerooms. Oh ya...and did we mention the breakfast? The Number 1 homeroom in the school will enjoy a celebratory breakfast. Our canned food drive only runs until Friday October 24th. Bring in your donation TODAY!!

PHOTO RETAKE DAY: A reminder to all students that tomorrow (Friday) is photo re-take day. If you missed having your photo taken in September you must have it taken this time. It is needed for your student card and for your yearbook picture. There is no cost to have your photo taken.

YOUTH MINISTRY MEETING: Youth Ministry meeting TODAY, at lunch, in the chapel.

FRIDAY MORNING PRAYER: Do you want to start your day off right? Students from grade 7 to 12 are welcome to come to the Chapel on Friday mornings at 8:30 for morning prayer. Everyone is welcome.

GRADE 12's: Algonquin College is hosting an Open House on Friday Oct 24. A bus to and from the event is provided by the school. This is a great opportunity to explore the many programs they offer. You can tour the campus, sit in on some of the classes and presentations, talk to the teachers and get a taste of the college life. Please sign up for the bus transportation, first come first serve, in Student Services as well as pick up the required permission form and a schedule of the various programs.

GRADS: The BC Universities Info Fair will be in Ottawa this Saturday, October 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Hampton Inn at 100 Coventry Road. Great opportunity if you are interested in attending a university in B.C. next September. For more info go to the website: http://www.hamptoninnottawa.com/. Open to parents and students.

GRADS: A reminder to grads that Ottawa University is holding their OPEN HOUSE tomorrow (Friday), from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you plan to attend, please register at http://www.uottawa.ca/ (click on the UOttawa Open House sign on the homepage).

MATH CONTESTS: Are you like the type of person that likes a challenge? Are you looking for the right opportunity to show everyone just how smart you really are? If you answered yes to either question CNML is right for you. The first Canadian Math League Contest (CNML) takes place on Tuesday, October 21 during period 1. The 30 minute contest consists of 6 math related problems and is open to all grade levels. No need to pre-register, simply report to rooms 317 or 324 immediately following announcements on Tues Oct. 21. EVERYONE is welcome. Please bring a calculator and pencil with you. For more information please see any math teacher.

LIVE IT UP! All high school students who signed up last week for Live it up are asked to meet TODAY at 11:40 in the career center for a lunch time meeting. New members are also welcome.

PEER HELPERS: There will be a Peer Helpers Meeting on Friday, October 17, in room 134 at lunch. Bring your lunch with you!

REMEMBRANCE DAY REHEARSAL: Will the following students please come for a rehearsal on the stage, at 12:00 p.m. TODAY: Pat Landry, William Onyeaju and Matt Morgan.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Last call for any student looking for community service hours - Friday after school. Please see Mrs. Antoine (in room 120) to sign up before the end of the day.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Volunteers are needed to help set up chairs for masses at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School on Sunday mornings. Frequency: Once every 6 weeks throughout the year. Contact: Lynn Stewart (613-843-0039 / lynnstew@magma.ca) by no later than October 31, 2008.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

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

7/8 INTRAMURALS: 7/8 Intramural Basketball Playoff schedule is up. Please check the calendar by the PE offices. All games will be played in the WOOD FLOOR gym until Thursday this week. Please be prompt!

7/8 REACH FOR THE TOP: Our next game will be on Friday at 12:55. The Flying Taco Muppet Riders will be playing against Ham.

GRADE 7 BAND STUDENTS: Any grade 7 band student wishing to order a pizza dinner for the Band Clinic/Concert is asked to bring in their money by no later than Thursday, October 16th.

MANGA CLUB: Pizza orders and money need to be handed in at the library before next Thursday, Oct. 17.

MT CANNED FOOD DRIVE: It's back! The Mother Teresa canned food drive is here for another year. We have set a school goal of 6000 cans. Remember that all non-perishable food items are welcomed. We will have daily prizes to the top donating homerooms and, of course, the Big Can and Little Can awards for the top overall homerooms. Oh ya...and did we mention the breakfast? The Number 1 homeroom in the school will enjoy a celebratory breakfast. Our canned food drive only runs until Friday October 24th. Bring in your donation TODAY!!

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

PHOTO RETAKE DAY: A reminder to all students that this Friday (Oct. 17) is photo re-take day. If you missed having your photo taken in September you must have it taken this time. It is needed for your student card and for your yearbook picture. There is no cost to have your photo taken. If you wish to buy a package of photos, there are several options for this.

HAUNTED HOUSE: There will be a meeting for students who are building the haunted house TODAY, at lunch, in room 132.

VARSITY BOYS SOCCER: The team is to be dismissed at 1:10 TODAY for their game vs. Ridgemont. The bus leaves at 1:20 and will return to the school for approximately 6:00. Bring something to do, as the bus will be arriving 2 hours before game time.

LIVE IT UP! All high school students who signed up last week for Live it up are asked to meet on Thursday at 11:40 in the career center for a lunch time meeting. New members are also welcome.

PEER HELPERS: There will be a Peer Helpers Meeting on Friday, October 17, in room 134 at lunch. Bring your lunch with you!

REMEMBRANCE DAY REHEARSAL: Will the following students please come for a rehearsal on the stage, at 12:00 p.m. today: Keltouma Nouah, Pat Landry, William Onyeaju, Keisha Louis , Emma Bromley, Lizzie Velasquez, Kareen Onyeaju, Matt Morgan.

BABYSITTER WANTED: Looking for a student for occasional babysitting on evenings and weekends for a 5 year old boy. We reside just off Longfields Drive. Student must be reliable and responsible. If interested, please call Stephanie 355-7674.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Volunteers are needed to help set up chairs for masses at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School on Sunday mornings. Frequency: Once every 6 weeks throughout the year. Contact: Lynn Stewart (613-843-0039 / lynnstew@magma.ca) by no later than October 31, 2008.

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS: The Ottawa Sooners Football Club is looking for student volunteers for this Saturday (3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m) or Sunday (11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) to help out at their football games being held at Carleton University's Keith Harris stadium. Many different jobs available, including set-up/tear down facilities, operating canteen, selling programs, working in press box, etc. Interested students can e-mail OttawaSooners@bellnet.ca or visit the website: OttawaSooners.ca and sign up there.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Any high school student looking for community service hours and is available on Friday, October 17th from 3:15 - 8:00 p.m., is asked to see Mrs. Antoine. Spaces are limited, so sign up as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

ATTENTION ALL CO-OP STUDENTS! Please note that your employer evaluations (PPLPs) are due back to Mrs. O’Sullivan by TODAY.

STE ANNE SKI TRIP: Ste Anne Ski Trip has 6 spots left. Anyone interested can get a form from the Mother Teresa web site at MTHS.ca. All applications are due by October 31. See Mr. Francoeur in room 103 for details.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

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

7/8 ATHLETIC COUNCIL: Meeting to schedule the quarter/semi finals of Intramural Basketball at lunch today.

GRADE 7 BAND STUDENTS: Any grade 7 band student wishing to order a pizza dinner for the Band Clinic/Concert is asked to bring in their money by no later than Thursday, October 16th.

MANGA CLUB: Pizza orders and money need to be handed in at the library before next Thursday, Oct. 17.

MT CANNED FOOD DRIVE: It's back! The Mother Teresa canned food drive is here for another year. We have set a school goal of 6000 cans. Remember that all non-perishable food items are welcomed. We will have daily prizes to the top donating homerooms and, of course, the Big Can and Little Can awards for the top overall homerooms. Oh ya...and did we mention the breakfast? The Number 1 homeroom in the school will enjoy a celebratory breakfast. Our canned food drive only runs until Friday October 24th. Bring in your donation TODAY!!

CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING: There is an important Cross Country meeting TODAY, in the library, at lunch concerning tomorrow’s meet. ALL members must attend.

REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY: Any military parents/guardians of Mother Teresa students are invited to attend our Remembrance Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11th. If you think your military parent/guardian may be interested, please pick up an invitation from the office.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Any high school student looking for community service hours and is available on Friday, October 17th from 3:15 - 8:00 p.m., is asked to see Mrs. Antoine. Spaces are limited, so sign up as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC EXPERIENCE: Students are reminded of our Wednesday morning meeting at 8 am in the chapel. Please arrive promptly at 8 a.m. ready to go!

PROM COMMITTEE: Students interested in being part of this year's PROM COMMITTEE are asked to attend a meeting in rm. 134, TODAY, at lunch.

NOTICE FOR GRADS: The University of New Brunswick (Fredricton and St. John campuses) is hosting a UNB & You information event on Saturday, October 25 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lord Elgin Hotel, 100 Elgin St. Ottawa. Students will be able to get information on UNB programs, scholarships, admission requirements, etc. Space is limited so students wishing to attend must RSVP by Friday, October 24 at chooseunb@unb.ca or call 1-888-895-3344.

KNITTING CLUB: The Knitting Club will meet TODAYduring HS lunch in the library seminar room. Anyone who would like to learn how to knit a scarf, hat or mittens is welcome to join us. Please bring your knitting needles & yarn if you have them - if not, we can provide you with supplies to get started.

REMEMBRANCE DAY REHEARSAL: Will the following students please come for a rehearsal on the stage, at 12:00 p.m. today: Danika Gauthier, Alison Murphy, Aisling McCaffrey, Kareen Onyeaju, Jenn Zimmer, Emma Bromley, Jillian Arany, Erikka Brisson, Katherine Brine.

ATTENTION ALL CO-OP STUDENTS! Please note that your employer evaluations (PPLPs) are due back to Mrs. O’Sullivan by Wednesday, October 15.

OUTDOOR TOUCH FOOTBALL INTRAMURALS: Register deadline is today! All registration forms and money are due TODAY.

NOTICE FOR GR. 12’s: The Loran Scholarship is due in Student Services TODAY. The application is available at www.mths.ca - News & Docs - Grads – Scholarships.

STE ANNE SKI TRIP: Ste Anne Ski Trip has 6 spots left. Anyone interested can get a form from the Mother Teresa web site at MTHS.ca. All applications are due by October 31. See Mr. Francoeur in room 103 for details.

YOUTH ACTION PROJECT: Are you interested in planning your own Youth Action Project such as designing your own mural to brighten up a neighbourhood or creating a website about issues that are important to you and other youth in your community? If you would like more information about this initiative, please see Mrs. Ladouceur in room #110. Applications are due to the United Way by November 3, 2008.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

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

GRADE 7 BAND STUDENTS: Any grade 7 band student wishing to order a pizza dinner for the Band Clinic/Concert is asked to bring in their money by no later than Thursday, October 16th.

MANGA CLUB: Pizza orders and money need to be handed in at the library before next Thursday, Oct. 16.

ATTENTION 7/8: Any student who is interested in joining the Halloween Dance Committee is asked to attend a brief meeting today at 12:37 in room 240. If you enjoy making posters, decorating, and making play lists then this is the job for you! Please see Ms. Stuart if you are unable to attend. Please bring your agenda.

7/8 MUSIC NOTICE: This is a notice to all Grade 7 band students - the rehearsal scheduled for next Monday morning has been changed to Tuesday morning due to Thanksgiving. This is a notice for all Grade 8 band students - the clarinet/ Saxophone sectional scheduled for next Monday after school has been changed to Tuesday after school due to Thanksgiving.

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

REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY: Any military parents/guardians of Mother Teresa students are invited to attend our Remembrance Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11th. If you think your military parent/guardian may be interested, please pick up an invitation from the office.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Any high school student looking for community service hours and is available on Friday, October 17th from 3:15 - 8:00 p.m., is asked to see Mrs. Antoine. Spaces are limited, so sign up as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

NOTICE: High school students and teachers who want to learn about their TI-Nspire CAS handhelds are invited to a lunch and learn workshop in room 303 during lunch TODAY.

KNITTING CLUB: Since Monday is a holiday, the knitting club will meet at lunch on Tuesday, Oct. 14, in the library seminar room. Don't forget to bring your knitting!

VARSITY BOYS HOCKEY HOCKEY TEAM: Game TODAY has been re-scheduled to a date later this month. There is a very important meeting at lunch in the Dance Studio TODAY regarding the game day lineup for Tuesday's Game after the long weekend. Please see MR. PRIGENT TODAY.

ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Want to gain great leadership experience? Interested in organizing fun, active, events for our school? Why not join "Live it up"? Our first meeting will take place TODAY at 11:40 in the career center (next to Student Services). Past and new members are all invited. So come by at lunch to sign up and hear what it is all about!

YOUTH ACTION PROJECT: Are you interested in planning your own Youth Action Project such as designing your own mural to brighten up a neighbourhood or creating a website about issues that are important to you and other youth in your community? If you would like more information about this initiative, please see Mrs. Ladouceur in room #110. Applications are due to the United Way by November 3, 2008.

PROM COMMITTEE: Students interested in being part of this year's PROM COMMITTEE are asked to attend a meeting in rm. 134, Tuesday, October 14 at lunch.

STE ANNE SKI TRIP: Ste Anne Ski Trip has 8 spots left. Anyone interested can get a form from the Mother Teresa web site at MTHS.ca. All applications are due by October 31. See Mr. Francoeur in room 103 for details.

REMEMBRANCE DAY REHEARSAL: Will the following students please come for a rehearsal, on the stage, at 12:00 p.m. today: Matt Morgon, Keltouma Nouah, Pat Landry, William Onyeaju, Keisha Louis, Emma Bromley, Lizzie Velasquez, Kareen Onyeaju,

ATTENTION ALL CO-OP STUDENTS! Please note that your employer evaluations (PPLPs) are due back to Mrs. O’Sullivan by Wednesday, October 15.

STRATFORD FESTIVAL: After school workshop will be held in the library TODAY, (3:15-4 pm). Attendance is mandatory. Please see Mrs. Brady to let her know that you will be attending. (room 201).

OUTDOOR TOUCH FOOTBALL INTRAMURALS: Register today! All registration forms and money are due by Tues. Oct. 14th.

NOTICE FOR GR. 12’s: The Loran Scholarship is due in Student Services by Oct. 14, 2008. The application is available at www.mths.ca - News & Docs - Grads - Scholarships.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

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

ATTENTION 7/8 STUDENTS: Any student who is interested in joining the Halloween Dance Committee is asked to attend a brief meeting in room 240 this Thursday at 12:37. If you enjoy making posters, decorating, and making play lists then this is the job for you! Please see Ms. Stuart if you are unable to attend.

7/8 MUSIC NOTICE: This is a notice to all Grade 7 band students - the rehearsal scheduled for next Monday morning has been changed to Tuesday morning due to Thanksgiving. This is a notice for all Grade 8 band students - the clarinet/ Saxophone sectional scheduled for next Monday after school has been changed to Tuesday after school due to Thanksgiving.

DOLLAR FOR A DINDE! TODAY is the last day for the collection of donations. Make a difference in someone else's life. Donate a Dollar for a Dinde!

STUDENT ELECTIONS - GRADES 7 TO 12: There will be a student vote on Thursday, October 9. Students will have the opportunity to vote for a candidate from a federal party. Please research the different platforms and policies of the various federal parties (Liberal, Conservative, New Democrat, and Green Party) in order to make an informed decision on October 9th. See you at the polls!

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Could the following students please see Ms. Stuart today after morning announcements: Taylor Smith, Sarah Hemes, and Emily Barrington.

HOCKEY & COMMUNITY SERVICE: Hockey scorers needed for 5 MT Boys Varsity Hockey Games (at total of 20 community service hours available for up to 3 people) - Unfortunately, some class time will be missed and transportation is provided to Walter Baker but volunteers are expected to find their own way home. See Mr. Prigent ASAP as the first home game is this Thursday.

ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Want to gain great leadership experience? Interested in organizing fun, active, events for our school? Why not join "Live it up"? Our first meeting will take place on Thursday, October 9th at 11:40 in the career center (next to Student Services). Past and new members are all invited. So come by at lunch to sign up and hear what it is all about!

YOUTH ACTION PROJECT: Are you interested in planning your own Youth Action Project such as designing your own mural to brighten up a neighbourhood or creating a website about issues that are important to you and other youth in your community? If you would like more information about this initiative, please see Mrs. Ladouceur in room #110. Applications are due to the United Way by November 3, 2008.

HIGH SCHOOL SWIM TEAM: Postponed from yesterday, there will be a quick, but mandatory meeting for all those interested in being part of the swim team TODAY, at the start of lunch, in room 202. Please see Mrs. Sinclair if you are not able to attend. Our first practice is next Wednesday, October 15th, from 3:30-4:30 at Walter Baker Pool.

PROM COMMITTEE: Students interested in being part of this year's PROM COMMITTEE are asked to attend a meeting in rm. 134, Tuesday, October 14 at lunch.

STE ANNE SKI TRIP: Ste Anne Ski Trip has 8 spots left. Anyone interested can get a form from the Mother Teresa web site at MTHS.ca. All applications are due by October 31. See Mr. Francoeur in room 103 for details.

REMEMBRANCE DAY REHEARSAL: Will the following students please come for a rehearsal, on the stage, at 12:00 p.m. today: Keltouma Nouah, Pat Landry, William Onyeaju, Keisha Louis, Emma Bromley, Lizzie Velasquez, Kareen Onyeaju,

GRADS: A reminder to all grads to register for the Carleton University OPEN HOUSE being held this Friday, Oct. 10. The website is: carleton.ca/cuday. By registering you could win your first-year tuition. Please note that current H.S. students must have valid student ID while on campus.

ATTENTION ALL CO-OP STUDENTS! Please note that your employer evaluations (PPLPs) are due back to Mrs. O’Sullivan by Wednesday, October 15.

STRATFORD FESTIVAL: After school workshop will be held in the library on Thursday, Oct. 9, (3:15-4 pm). Attendance is mandatory. Please see Mrs. Brady to let her know that you will be attending. (room 201).

OUTDOOR TOUCH FOOTBALL INTRAMURALS: Register today! All registration forms and money are due by Tuesday, Oct. 14th.

NOTICE FOR GR. 12’s: The Loran Scholarship is due in Student Services by Oct. 14, 2008. The application is available at www.mths.ca - News & Docs - Grads - Scholarships.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

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

7/8 REACH FOR THE TOP: Don't miss today's game at 12:55. DA PB&Js will be playing against The Smileys.

7/8 NOTICE: Could following students please see Ms. Stuart (room 240) after the morning announcements: Taylor Smith, Sarah Hemes, Emily Barrington, Thomas Dewe.

DOLLAR FOR A DINDE! Many people do not have a family to sit down with for Thanksgiving dinner. Many families do not have food for a Thanksgiving dinner. As we all prepare for Thanksgiving this week-end, let us remember those who are not fortunate like us. Student Council and the Enrichment Group are working together to collect $1 from each member of our school. This money will be used to buy turkeys for organizations who provide a Thanksgiving celebration for those who would not otherwise have one. Please send all donations in the baggies provided to room 130 each morning. Wednesday is the last day for the collection of donations. Make a difference in someone else's life. Donate a Dollar for a Dinde!

STUDENT ELECTIONS - GRADES 7 TO 12: There will be a student vote on Thursday, October 9. Students will have the opportunity to vote for a candidate from a federal party. Please research the different platforms and policies of the various federal parties (Liberal, Conservative, New Democrat, and Green Party) in order to make an informed decision on October 9th. See you at the polls!

CAPPIES: All Critics are asked to meet in Rm. 138 TODAY, at lunch, to discuss the details of their upcoming training session at Confederation High School on October 28 -- 8:30--4:00 pm.

HIGH SCHOOL SWIM TEAM: There will be a quick but mandatory meeting for all those interested in being part of the swim team TODAY, at the start of lunch, in room 202. Please see Mrs. Sinclair if you are not able to attend. Our first practice is next Wednesday, October 15th, from 3:30-4:30 at Walter Baker Pool.

STE ANNE SKI TRIP: Ste Anne Ski Trip has 8 spots left. Anyone interested can get a form from the Mother Teresa web site at MTHS.ca. All applications are due by October 31. See Mr. Francoeur in room 103 for details.

REMEMBRANCE DAY REHEARSAL: Will the following students please come for a rehearsal, on the stage, at 12:00 p.m. today: Keltouma Nouah, Pat Landry, William Onyeaju, Erikka Brisson, Emma Bromley, Lizzie Velasquez, Kareen Onyeaju,

GRADS: A reminder to all grads that Carleton University is holding their OPEN HOUSE this Friday, Oct. 10 (a PD day for us). This is an opportunity to see what life on campus is all about. You can talk to professors, meet program supervisors, take a campus tour, learn about co-op opportunities and more. Find out more about the activities as well as how to register by visiting the website: carleton.ca/cuday. By registering you could win your first-year tuition. Please note that current H.S. students must have valid student ID while on campus.

ATTENTION ALL CO-OP STUDENTS! This is a reminder to go to Student Services and check your co-op folders regularly. Please note that your employer evaluations (PPLPs) are due back to Mrs. O’Sullivan by Wednesday, October 15.

STRATFORD FESTIVAL: After school workshop will be held in the library on Thursday, Oct. 9, (3:15-4 pm). Essential trip information regarding itinerary, rooming lists and study guides will be provided. Attendance is mandatory. Please see Mrs. Brady to let her know that you will be attending. (room 201).

OUTDOOR TOUCH FOOTBALL INTRAMURALS: That's right...you heard correctly! Along with the help of Mr. Currie, MT is offering outdoor touch football intramurals at lunch in October. Registration forms are now available for teams AND free agents on the Phys-ed Office door. Register today! All registration forms and money are due by Tues. Oct. 14th.

NOTICE FOR GR. 12’s: The Loran Scholarship is due in Student Services by Oct. 14. The application is available at www.mths.ca - News & Docs - Grads - Scholarships.