Tuesday, May 19, 2009

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

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUMMER SCHOOL GRADE 7 & 8 -OTTAWA CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD – NEW CHANGES:
A. Two remedial language arts for ELL students will be offered.
B. Two grade 9 math preparation classes intended for students achieving at level 3 but who may require additional support to prepare for the grade 9 academic program will be offered at Sir Robert Borden HS and Sir Wilfrid Laurier SS.
C. New explicit curriculums have been developed for the remedial literacy and numeracy program.
Completed registration forms are to be sent back to Continuing Education by June 5th. Forms available in Student Services. (KW –Jun 5)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

REMINDER: High School students are NOT to be cutting through the 7/8 wing (2nd and 3rd Floor of the new wing). This includes all times of the day…before school, between classes, at lunch, and after school. Violators will face consequences. (JP –May 22)

ATTENTION STUDENTS WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR CO-OP NEXT YEAR! Co-op interviews appointment slips are now being given to homeroom teachers. If you have handed in your application form, resume and co-op fees then you will be given a co-op interview over the next few weeks. Please inform your parents of your interview and keep the appointment slip in a secure place. If you have a scheduling conflict please see Mrs. O’Sullivan to re-schedule. If you miss your interview you will be re-scheduled for a later date when there will be fewer job opportunities available. (MO –May 22)

GRADE 10 AND 11 STUDENTS: If you are interested in archeological excavation field work, please see Ms. D'Angela in room 211 following announcements. The Boyd Archaeological Field School is providing students with an opportunity to earn a grade 12 University Prep Credit in Interdisciplinary Studies (IDC4U). The course takes place between July 26th to August 15th. (ED –May 20)

MARINE BIOLOGY TRIP SEPTEMBER 09: This is a reminder to all students enrolled in Grade 12 biology next year, and who are interested in the marine biology trip next September, that your 3 post dated cheques are due this Thursday May 21 to secure your spot. Please see Mrs. Sinclair ASAP in room 202 for more information. (JS –May 21)

CAPPIES GALA: Please order your tickets to the Gala from Mrs. Simpson (Rm 138). The deadline for ordering is May 21 -- no exceptions. (JS –May 21)

STRATFORD 2009: Students attending the Stratford trip in October of 2009 are asked to meet in Rm 138 on Wednesday, May 20 at the start of lunch. We will discuss room assignments. Please be prompt. (JS –May 20)

STUDENT SERVICES

DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM – SUMMER 2009: Students may register either by mailing/dropping off the registration form to the Continuing Education Department (570 West Hunt Club Road), or by calling 613 228-3338 to register with Visa or MasterCard payment. Registration runs from May 15th to June 17th. The forms are available in Student Services. (KW –Jun 17)

VOLUNTEER HOURS: Farley Mowat Public School is hosting a Family Mayfair on Saturday, May 30 from 10-2pm. Volunteers are needed to work from 8 am to 4 pm at the concession stands, bake sale, ticket sales, BBQ and games for all ages. On Friday evening (6 pm - 8 pm) volunteers are also needed to help set up. Please contact Karla Randell at krandec385@rogers.com for more information or to sign up. (KW -May 28)

VOLUNTEER HOURS AVAILABLE: Come to the Great Barrhaven Ball Hockey Tournament on Saturday, June 6th and help out. Pair up and work as game officials or at the registration desk. Volunteer for one hour or four or for the day. If you need more hours, let us know. Send an e-mail to joeking@magma.ca with your contact information: name, school, grade and phone/e-mail. Many thanks for helping out. See poster in Student Services. (KW -May 29)

MPB NEEDS VOLUNTEERS: Monsignor Paul Baxter School is having a school Barbeque on Friday June 12. They are looking for student volunteers to help with set up, clean up, serving, face painting etc. A great opportunity to earn some community service hours right here in Barrhaven! Please contact Mary Wong at 613-825-8806 for more information. (SD –Jun 10)

RELAY FOR LIFE: Need volunteer hours to graduate? Interested in helping a great cause? Join the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life on June 12 and 13, 2009 at the Nepean Sportsplex. We are looking for volunteers to help with this fun and exciting event. Sign up at www.cancer.ca/relay, or call 613-325-6180. Gain valuable community service hours, have fun with your friends, meet new people, and help the Canadian Cancer Society raise one million dollars for the fight against cancer. (Jun 5)
Friday, May 15, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday May 18th is Victoria Day. Enjoy your long weekend!

MOTHER TERESA 8TH ANNUAL EUROPEAN ENRICHMENT TRIP: Spain – Morocco – Portugal. Together with six other schools in our Board, we will travel to Spain and be immersed in Spanish culture. The tour includes: Madrid, the centre of the Golden Age of Spain, Seville, Andalusi, the meeting point of Spanish and African/Islamic culture, Alhambra in Granada, Costa Del Sol, an excursion to Morocco, and finally, Lisbon, Portugal. The 11 day tour leaves on Monday March 29, 2010 from Ottawa and returns Thursday April 8, 2010. Students currently in grades 8-11 are eligible to apply to participate in this experience. Please pick up an application in room 201. Please see Mrs. Brady for further details. (AB -May 15)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

7/8 BAND: This is a reminder to 7/8 Band students that Monday's rehearsal is moved to Tuesday morning due to the holiday. (CA –May 15)

7/8 TOUCH FOOTBALL: Boys and girls touch football players are to be dismissed from class today (Friday, May 15th) at 1:40 in order to catch the bus to Sacred Heart at 1:45pm. Any player not on the bus at 1:45pm will be left behind. (EB –May 15)

MANGA CLUB meeting will be cancelled on Friday, May 15. Pizza money is due next week. (CHV –May 15)

7/8 BOYS BASKETBALL: All members of the boys 7/8 basketball team must return their clean uniforms to Mr. Pelletier this week. (MP –May 15)

7/8 SOFTBALL: Students who are interested in trying out for the softball team, please sign up before Friday, May 15th. Girls' sign up is posted by room 340. Boys sign up is posted by room 332. Coaches: Mr. Pelletier and Mrs. Jewitt. Try-outs start next week - listen for further announcements. (AJ -May 15)

SUMMER SCHOOL GRADE 7 & 8 -OTTAWA CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD – NEW CHANGES:
A. Two remedial language arts for ELL students will be offered.
B. Two grade 9 math preparation classes intended for students achieving at level 3 but who may require additional support to prepare for the grade 9 academic program will be offered at Sir Robert Borden HS and Sir Wilfrid Laurier SS.
C. New explicit curriculums have been developed for the remedial literacy and numeracy program.
Completed registration forms are to be sent back to Continuing Education by June 5th. Forms available in Student Services. (KW –Jun 5)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

REMINDER: High School students are NOT to be cutting through the 7/8 wing (2nd and 3rd Floor of the new wing). This includes all times of the day…before school, between classes, at lunch, and after school. Violators will face consequences. (JP –May 22)

ATTENTION ALL SEMESTER 1 POLICE SCIENCES STUDENTS: The Ottawa Police Tactical Unit will be coming to MT period 3 Friday for a presentation. If you are interested in participating, please see Mr. Prigent for an admit slip to present to your current period 3/4 teacher. Admit Slips will be available Thursday and Friday during HS lunch in the weight room. (DP –May 15)

TRI-SPORT CHALLENGE: Any student gr. 9-12 interested in assisting as a ref/organizer for a 7/8 Tri-sport Challenge-- next Thursday May 21st from 9-1:30 - here at school, please see Ms. McKenna ASAP. Sports involved: Tchoukball, Speed Stax, Territory Challenge (TM –May 15)

GRADE 10 AND 11 STUDENTS: If you are interested in archeological excavation field work, please see Ms. D'Angela in room 211 following announcements. The Boyd Archaeological Field School is providing students with an opportunity to earn a grade 12 University Prep Credit in Interdisciplinary Studies (IDC4U). The course takes place between July 26th to August 15th. (ED –May 20)

GRADE 11 CHEMISTRY COMPETITION: The students taking part in the grade 11 chemistry competition on May 21st are to meet, briefly, with Ms. D'Angela in room 211, following announcements. (ED –May 15)

OUTDOOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL INTRAMURALS: It is the last intramural of the year! Come grab a registration form from the phys-ed office door. All registration forms and fees ($1.00 per person) are due by Friday May 15th and the season commences next Wed. May 20th. (EK –May 15)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL INTRAMURALS: If you are interested in helping set up as well as keep score for beach volleyball intramurals at lunch then please see Miss. Kuchma this week. Community service hours will be awarded. (EK –May 15)

STUDENT SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Royal City Soccer Club is looking for summer camp volunteers, CITs and camp counsellors. Locations served are Jockvale P.S. Field (Nepean), A.Y. Jackson S.S. Field (Kanata) and Brewer Park (Ottawa). Pamphlet and applications can be found in Student Services. (May 15)

ART STUDENT NEEDED: A local resident is looking for an art student who could paint "scenes" on his fence. Please contact Aelian Weerasooriya at 613 825-8905. His address is 24 Colindale Avenue off Berrigan. (KW -May 15)

VOLUNTEER HOURS: Farley Mowat Public School is hosting a Family Mayfair on Saturday, May 30 from 10-2pm. Volunteers are needed to work from 8 am to 4 pm at the concession stands, bake sale, ticket sales, BBQ and games for all ages. On Friday evening (6 pm - 8 pm) volunteers are also needed to help set up. Please contact Karla Randell at krandec385@rogers.com for more information or to sign up. (KW -May 28)

VOLUNTEER HOURS AVAILABLE: Come to the Great Barrhaven Ball Hockey Tournament on Saturday, June 6th and help out. Pair up and work as game officials or at the registration desk. Volunteer for one hour or four or for the day. If you need more hours, let us know. Send an e-mail to joeking@magma.ca with your contact information: name, school, grade and phone/e-mail. Many thanks for helping out. See poster in Student Services. (KW -May 29)

MPB NEEDS VOLUNTEERS: Monsignor Paul Baxter School is having a school Barbeque on Friday June 12. They are looking for student volunteers to help with set up, clean up, serving, face painting etc. A great opportunity to earn some community service hours right here in Barrhaven! Please contact Mary Wong at 613-825-8806 for more information. (SD –Jun 10)

RELAY FOR LIFE: Need volunteer hours to graduate? Interested in helping a great cause? Join the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life on June 12 and 13, 2009 at the Nepean Sportsplex. We are looking for volunteers to help with this fun and exciting event. Sign up at www.cancer.ca/relay, or call 613-325-6180. Gain valuable community service hours, have fun with your friends, meet new people, and help the Canadian Cancer Society raise one million dollars for the fight against cancer. (Jun 5)

GRAD
Thursday, May 14, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PIZZA! Got the after school munchies? Help support prom and enjoy a slice of delicious Toppers pizza Thursday May 14 right after school this week at the tuck shop. Pizza is $2.00 a slice. Come on down for a great after school snack. (CC –May 14)

MOTHER TERESA 8TH ANNUAL EUROPEAN ENRICHMENT TRIP: Spain – Morocco – Portugal. Together with six other schools in our Board, we will travel to Spain and be immersed in Spanish culture. The tour includes: Madrid, the centre of the Golden Age of Spain, Seville, Andalusi, the meeting point of Spanish and African/Islamic culture, Alhambra in Granada, Costa Del Sol, an excursion to Morocco, and finally, Lisbon, Portugal. The 11 day tour leaves on Monday March 29, 2010 from Ottawa and returns Thursday April 8, 2010. Students currently in grades 8-11 are eligible to apply to participate in this experience. Please pick up an application in room 201. Please see Mrs. Brady for further details. (AB -May 15)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

REACH FOR THE TOP: All Reach for the Top Teams are invited to participate in a game on Thursday, May 14 at 12:50 in Rm. 233. (TC -May 14)

MANGA CLUB meeting will be cancelled on Friday, May 15. Pizza money is due next week. (CHV –May 15)

7/8 BOYS BASKETBALL: All members of the boys 7/8 basketball team must return their clean uniforms to Mr. Pelletier this week. (MP –May 15)

7/8 SOFTBALL: Students who are interested in trying out for the softball team, please sign up before Friday, May 15th. Girls' sign up is posted by room 340. Boys sign up is posted by room 332. Coaches: Mr. Pelletier and Mrs. Jewitt. Try-outs start next week - listen for further announcements. (AJ -May 15)

7/8 GIRLS AND BOYS TOUCH FOOTBALL TEAMS:
Practices: Monday and Wednesday 3:10-4:30 this week.
Home Game: Thursday girls game begins at 3:00 PM Vs. St.Joe's. Girls leave P. 6 at 2:30 PM (TM –May 14)

SUMMER SCHOOL GRADE 7 & 8 -OTTAWA CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD – NEW CHANGES:
A. Two remedial language arts for ELL students will be offered.
B. Two grade 9 math preparation classes intended for students achieving at level 3 but who may require additional support to prepare for the grade 9 academic program will be offered at Sir Robert Borden HS and Sir Wilfrid Laurier SS.
C. New explicit curriculums have been developed for the remedial literacy and numeracy program.
Completed registration forms are to be sent back to Continuing Education by June 5th. Forms available in Student Services. (KW –Jun 5)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

REMINDER: High School students are NOT to be cutting through the 7/8 wing (2nd and 3rd Floor of the new wing). This includes all times of the day…before school, between classes, at lunch, and after school. Violators will face consequences. (JP –May 22)

ATTENTION STUDENTS WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR CO-OP NEXT YEAR: Co-op interviews will be starting next week. Only students who have handed in all of the following items will be interviewed: application form, resume, co-op fees. Those who have not handed in these items will be missing out on fantastic and exciting career opportunities. (MO – May 13)

ATTENTION ALL SEMESTER 1 POLICE SCIENCES STUDENTS: The Ottawa Police Tactical Unit will be coming to MT period 3 Friday for a presentation. If you are interested in participating, please see Mr. Prigent for an admit slip to present to your current period 3/4 teacher. Admit Slips will be available Thursday and Friday during HS lunch in the weight room. (DP –May 15)

TRI-SPORT CHALLENGE: Any student gr. 9-12 interested in assisting as a ref/organizer for a 7/8 Tri-sport Challenge-- next Thursday May 21st from 9-1:30 - here at school, please see Ms. McKenna ASAP. Sports involved: Tchoukball, Speed Stax, Territory Challenge (TM –May 15)

OUTDOOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL INTRAMURALS: It is the last intramural of the year! Come grab a registration form from the phys-ed office door. All registration forms and fees ($1.00 per person) are due by Friday May 15th and the season commences next Wed. May 20th. (EK –May 15)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL INTRAMURALS: If you are interested in helping set up as well as keep score for beach volleyball intramurals at lunch then please see Miss. Kuchma this week. Community service hours will be awarded. (EK –May 15)

STUDENT SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Royal City Soccer Club is looking for summer camp volunteers, CITs and camp counsellors. Locations served are Jockvale P.S. Field (Nepean), A.Y. Jackson S.S. Field (Kanata) and Brewer Park (Ottawa). Pamphlet and applications can be found in Student Services. (May 15)

ART STUDENT NEEDED: A local resident is looking for an art student who could paint "scenes" on his fence. Please contact Aelian Weerasooriya at 613 825-8905. His address is 24 Colindale Avenue off Berrigan. (KW -May 15)

VOLUNTEER HOURS: Farley Mowat Public School is hosting a Family Mayfair on Saturday, May 30 from 10-2pm. Volunteers are needed to work from 8 am to 4 pm at the concession stands, bake sale, ticket sales, BBQ and games for all ages. On Friday evening (6 pm - 8 pm) volunteers are also needed to help set up. Please contact Karla Randell at krandec385@rogers.com for more information or to sign up. (KW -May 28)

VOLUNTEER HOURS AVAILABLE: Come to the Great Barrhaven Ball Hockey Tournament on Saturday, June 6th and help out. Pair up and work as game officials or at the registration desk. Volunteer for one hour or four or for the day. If you need more hours, let us know. Send an e-mail to joeking@magma.ca with your contact information: name, school, grade and phone/e-mail. Many thanks for helping out. See poster in Student Services. (KW -May 29)

MPB NEEDS VOLUNTEERS: Monsignor Paul Baxter School is having a school Barbeque on Friday June 12. They are looking for student volunteers to help with set up, clean up, serving, face painting etc. A great opportunity to earn some community service hours right here in Barrhaven! Please contact Mary Wong at 613-825-8806 for more information. (SD –Jun 10)

RELAY FOR LIFE: Need volunteer hours to graduate? Interested in helping a great cause? Join the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life on June 12 and 13, 2009 at the Nepean Sportsplex. We are looking for volunteers to help with this fun and exciting event. Sign up at www.cancer.ca/relay, or call 613-325-6180. Gain valuable community service hours, have fun with your friends, meet new people, and help the Canadian Cancer Society raise one million dollars for the fight against cancer. (Jun 5)

GRAD
Wednesday, May 13, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PIZZA! Got the after school munchies? Help support prom and enjoy a slice of delicious Toppers pizza Thursday May 14 right after school this week at the tuck shop. Pizza is $2.00 a slice. Come on down for a great after school snack. (CC –May 14)

MOTHER TERESA 8TH ANNUAL EUROPEAN ENRICHMENT TRIP: Spain – Morocco – Portugal. Together with six other schools in our Board, we will travel to Spain and be immersed in Spanish culture. The tour includes: Madrid, the centre of the Golden Age of Spain, Seville, Andalusi, the meeting point of Spanish and African/Islamic culture, Alhambra in Granada, Costa Del Sol, an excursion to Morocco, and finally, Lisbon, Portugal. The 11 day tour leaves on Monday March 29, 2010 from Ottawa and returns Thursday April 8, 2010. Students currently in grades 8-11 are eligible to apply to participate in this experience. Please pick up an application in room 201. Please see Mrs. Brady for further details. (AB -May 15)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

REACH FOR THE TOP: All Reach for the Top Teams are invited to participate in a game on Thursday, May 14 at 12:50 in Rm. 233. (TC -May 14)

7/8 BOYS BASKETBALL: All members of the boys 7/8 basketball team must return their clean uniforms to Mr. Pelletier this week. (MP –May 15)

7/8 SOFTBALL: Students who are interested in trying out for the softball team, please sign up before Friday, May 15th. Girls' sign up is posted by room 340. Boys sign up is posted by room 332. Coaches: Mr. Pelletier and Mrs. Jewitt. Try-outs start next week - listen for further announcements. (AJ -May 15)

7/8 GIRLS AND BOYS TOUCH FOOTBALL TEAMS:
Practices: Monday and Wednesday 3:10-4:30 this week.
Home Game: Thursday girls game begins at 3:00 PM Vs. St.Joe's. Girls leave P. 6 at 2:30 PM (TM –May 14)

SUMMER SCHOOL GRADE 7 & 8 -OTTAWA CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD – NEW CHANGES:
A. Two remedial language arts for ELL students will be offered.
B. Two grade 9 math preparation classes intended for students achieving at level 3 but who may require additional support to prepare for the grade 9 academic program will be offered at Sir Robert Borden HS and Sir Wilfrid Laurier SS.
C. New explicit curriculums have been developed for the remedial literacy and numeracy program.
Completed registration forms are to be sent back to Continuing Education by June 5th. Forms available in Student Services. (KW –Jun 5)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

REMINDER: High School students are NOT to be cutting through the 7/8 wing (2nd and 3rd Floor of the new wing). This includes all times of the day…before school, between classes, at lunch, and after school. Violators will face consequences. (JP –May 22)

TRACK AND FIELD: High school Track & Field athletes are to meet today (Wednesday) at 11:45 am in the Dance Studio for information about the NCSSAA meet on Thursday and Friday. Please be prompt. (JL –May 13)

STAND UP TO BULLYING: There will be a very important STAND UP TO BULLYING meeting TODAY in the Career Centre from 11:45 – 12:15. Bring your lunch. (TC –May 13)

ATTENTION STUDENTS WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR CO-OP NEXT YEAR: Co-op interviews will be starting next week. Only students who have handed in all of the following items will be interviewed: application form, resume, co-op fees. Those who have not handed in these items will be missing out on fantastic and exciting career opportunities. (MO – May 13)

OUTDOOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL INTRAMURALS: It is the last intramural of the year! Come grab a registration form from the phys-ed office door. All registration forms and fees ($1.00 per person) are due by Friday May 15th and the season commences next Wed. May 20th. (EK –May 15)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL INTRAMURALS: If you are interested in helping set up as well as keep score for beach volleyball intramurals at lunch then please see Miss. Kuchma this week. Community service hours will be awarded. (EK –May 15)

STUDENT SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Royal City Soccer Club is looking for summer camp volunteers, CITs and camp counsellors. Locations served are Jockvale P.S. Field (Nepean), A.Y. Jackson S.S. Field (Kanata) and Brewer Park (Ottawa). Pamphlet and applications can be found in Student Services. (May 15)

ART STUDENT NEEDED: A local resident is looking for an art student who could paint "scenes" on his fence. Please contact Aelian Weerasooriya at 613 825-8905. His address is 24 Colindale Avenue off Berrigan. (KW -May 15)

VOLUNTEER HOURS: Farley Mowat Public School is hosting a Family Mayfair on Saturday, May 30 from 10-2pm. Volunteers are needed to work from 8 am to 4 pm at the concession stands, bake sale, ticket sales, BBQ and games for all ages. On Friday evening (6 pm - 8 pm) volunteers are also needed to help set up. Please contact Karla Randell at krandec385@rogers.com for more information or to sign up. (KW -May 28)

VOLUNTEER HOURS AVAILABLE: Come to the Great Barrhaven Ball Hockey Tournament on Saturday, June 6th and help out. Pair up and work as game officials or at the registration desk. Volunteer for one hour or four or for the day. If you need more hours, let us know. Send an e-mail to joeking@magma.ca with your contact information: name, school, grade and phone/e-mail. Many thanks for helping out. See poster in Student Services. (KW -May 29)

MPB NEEDS VOLUNTEERS: Monsignor Paul Baxter School is having a school Barbeque on Friday June 12. They are looking for student volunteers to help with set up, clean up, serving, face painting etc. A great opportunity to earn some community service hours right here in Barrhaven! Please contact Mary Wong at 613-825-8806 for more information. (SD –Jun 10)

RELAY FOR LIFE: Need volunteer hours to graduate? Interested in helping a great cause? Join the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life on June 12 and 13, 2009 at the Nepean Sportsplex. We are looking for volunteers to help with this fun and exciting event. Sign up at www.cancer.ca/relay, or call 613-325-6180. Gain valuable community service hours, have fun with your friends, meet new people, and help the Canadian Cancer Society raise one million dollars for the fight against cancer. (Jun 5)

GRAD
Tuesday, May 12, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PIZZA! Got the after school munchies? Help support prom and enjoy a slice of delicious Toppers pizza Tuesday May 12 and Thursday May 14 right after school this week at the tuck shop. Pizza is $2.00 a slice. Come on down for a great after school snack. (CC –May 14)

MOTHER TERESA 8TH ANNUAL EUROPEAN ENRICHMENT TRIP:
Spain – Morocco – Portugal. Together with six other schools in our Board, we will travel to Spain and be immersed in Spanish culture. The tour includes: Madrid, the centre of the Golden Age of Spain, Seville, Andalusi, the meeting point of Spanish and African/Islamic culture, Alhambra in Granada, Costa Del Sol, an excursion to Morocco, and finally, Lisbon, Portugal. The 11 day tour leaves on Monday March 29, 2010 from Ottawa and returns Thursday April 8, 2010. Students currently in grades 8-11 are eligible to apply to participate in this experience. Please pick up an application in room 201. Please see Mrs. Brady for further details. (AB -May 15)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

REACH FOR THE TOP: All Reach for the Top Teams are invited to participate in a game on Thursday, May 14 at 12:50 in Rm. 233. (TC -May 14)

7/8 BOYS BASKETBALL: All members of the boys 7/8 basketball team must return their clean uniforms to Mr. Pelletier this week. (MP –May 15)

7/8 SOFTBALL: Students who are interested in trying out for the softball team, please sign up before Friday, May 15th. Girls' sign up is posted by room 340. Boys sign up is posted by room 332. Coaches: Mr. Pelletier and Mrs. Jewitt. Try-outs start next week - listen for further announcements. (AJ -May 15)

7/8 GIRLS AND BOYS TOUCH FOOTBALL TEAMS:
Practices: Monday and Wednesday 3:10-4:30 this week.
Home Game: Thursday girls game begins at 3:00 PM Vs. St.Joe's. Girls leave P. 6 at 2:30 PM (TM –May 14)

SUMMER SCHOOL GRADE 7 & 8 -OTTAWA CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD – NEW CHANGES:
A. Two remedial language arts for ELL students will be offered.
B. Two grade 9 math preparation classes intended for students achieving at level 3 but who may require additional support to prepare for the grade 9 academic program will be offered at Sir Robert Borden HS and Sir Wilfrid Laurier SS.
C. New explicit curriculums have been developed for the remedial literacy and numeracy program.
Completed registration forms are to be sent back to Continuing Education by June 5th. Forms available in Student Services. (KW –Jun 5)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

REMINDER: High School students are NOT to be cutting through the 7/8 wing (2nd and 3rd Floor of the new wing). This includes all times of the day…before school, between classes, at lunch, and after school. Violators will face consequences. (JP –May 22)

ATHLETIC COUNCIL: There will be an important Athletic Council meeting on Tuesday May 12 at 3:10 in Room 135. See you there! (EK - May 12)

ATTENTION STUDENTS WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR CO-OP NEXT YEAR: Co-op interviews will be starting next week. Only students who have handed in all of the following items will be interviewed: application form, resume, co-op fees. Those who have not handed in these items will be missing out on fantastic and exciting career opportunities. (MO – May 13)


OUTDOOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL INTRAMURALS: It is the last intramural of the year! Come grab a registration form from the phys-ed office door. All registration forms and fees ($1.00 per person) are due by Friday May 15th and the season commences next Wed. May 20th. (EK –May 15)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL INTRAMURALS: If you are interested in helping set up as well as keep score for beach volleyball intramurals at lunch then please see Miss. Kuchma this week. Community service hours will be awarded. (EK –May 15)

STUDENT SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Royal City Soccer Club is looking for summer camp volunteers, CITs and camp counsellors. Locations served are Jockvale P.S. Field (Nepean), A.Y. Jackson S.S. Field (Kanata) and Brewer Park (Ottawa). Pamphlet and applications can be found in Student Services. (May 15)

ART STUDENT NEEDED: A local resident is looking for an art student who could paint "scenes" on his fence. Please contact Aelian Weerasooriya at 613 825-8905. His address is 24 Colindale Avenue off Berrigan. (KW -May 15)

VOLUNTEER HOURS: Farley Mowat Public School is hosting a Family Mayfair on Saturday, May 30 from 10-2pm. Volunteers are needed to work from 8 am to 4 pm at the concession stands, bake sale, ticket sales, BBQ and games for all ages. On Friday evening (6 pm - 8 pm) volunteers are also needed to help set up. Please contact Karla Randell at krandec385@rogers.com for more information or to sign up. (KW -May 28)

VOLUNTEER HOURS AVAILABLE: Come to the Great Barrhaven Ball Hockey Tournament on Saturday, June 6th and help out. Pair up and work as game officials or at the registration desk. Volunteer for one hour or four or for the day. If you need more hours, let us know. Send an e-mail to joeking@magma.ca with your contact information: name, school, grade and phone/e-mail. Many thanks for helping out. See poster in Student Services. (KW -May 29)

MPB NEEDS VOLUNTEERS: Monsignor Paul Baxter School is having a school Barbeque on Friday June 12. They are looking for student volunteers to help with set up, clean up, serving, face painting etc. A great opportunity to earn some community service hours right here in Barrhaven! Please contact Mary Wong at 613-825-8806 for more information. (SD –Jun 10)

RELAY FOR LIFE: Need volunteer hours to graduate? Interested in helping a great cause? Join the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life on June 12 and 13, 2009 at the Nepean Sportsplex. We are looking for volunteers to help with this fun and exciting event. Sign up at www.cancer.ca/relay, or call 613-325-6180. Gain valuable community service hours, have fun with your friends, meet new people, and help the Canadian Cancer Society raise one million dollars for the fight against cancer. (Jun 5)

GRAD

Monday, May 11, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

MOTHER TERESA 8TH ANNUAL EUROPEAN ENRICHMENT TRIP: Spain – Morocco – Portugal. Together with six other schools in our Board, we will travel to Spain and be immersed in Spanish culture. The tour includes: Madrid, the centre of the Golden Age of Spain, Seville, Andalusi, the meeting point of Spanish and African/Islamic culture, Alhambra in Granada, Costa Del Sol, an excursion to Morocco, and finally, Lisbon, Portugal. The 11 day tour leaves on Monday March 29, 2010 from Ottawa and returns Thursday April 8, 2010. Students currently in grades 8-11 are eligible to apply to participate in this experience. Please pick up an application in room 201. Please see Mrs. Brady for further details. (AB -May 15)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

SEEDS IN RESIDENCE: 7/8 Students attending the SEEDS in Residence trip, please return your Code of Conduct sheets to Ms. Stewart in Rm 130. Also, e-mails were sent out by the university to your parents to sign up for nightly activities. Please fill out these forms. (NS – May 11)

7/8 GIRLS AND BOYS TOUCH FOOTBALL TEAMS:
Practices: Monday and Wednesday 3:10-4:30 this week.
Home Game: Thursday girls game begins at 3:00 PM Vs. St.Joe's. Girls leave P. 6 at 2:30 PM (TM –May 14)

SUMMER SCHOOL GRADE 7 & 8 -OTTAWA CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD – NEW CHANGES:
A. Two remedial language arts for ELL students will be offered.
B. Two grade 9 math preparation classes intended for students achieving at level 3 but who may require additional support to prepare for the grade 9 academic program will be offered at Sir Robert Borden HS and Sir Wilfrid Laurier SS.
C. New explicit curriculums have been developed for the remedial literacy and numeracy program.
Completed registration forms are to be sent back to Continuing Education by June 5th. Forms available in Student Services. (KW –Jun 5)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

REMINDER: High School students are NOT to be cutting through the 7/8 wing (2nd and 3rd Floor of the new wing). This includes all times of the day…before school, between classes, at lunch, and after school. Violators will face consequences. (JP –May 22)

MARINE BIOLOGY TRIP 09: There will be a very important but quick meeting at the start of lunch in room 202 Monday, May 11 for all students interested in going on the marine biology trip to St. Andrew NB located on the beautiful Bay of Fundy. Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with marine life, from tiny sea urchins to the enormous and endangered Right Whale. You must be enrolled in grade 12 biology next year to be able to go. Please see Mrs. Sinclair ASAP if you are unable to attend the meeting. (JS –May 11)

ATHLETIC COUNCIL: There will be an important Athletic Council meeting on Tuesday May 12 at 3:10 in Room 135. See you there! (EK - May 12)

ATTENTION STUDENTS WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR CO-OP NEXT YEAR: Co-op interviews will be starting next week. Only students who have handed in all of the following items will be interviewed: application form, resume, co-op fees. Those who have not handed in these items will be missing out on fantastic and exciting career opportunities. (MO – May 13)

STUDENT SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Royal City Soccer Club is looking for summer camp volunteers, CITs and camp counsellors. Locations served are Jockvale P.S. Field (Nepean), A.Y. Jackson S.S. Field (Kanata) and Brewer Park (Ottawa). Pamphlet and applications can be found in Student Services. (May 15)

ART STUDENT NEEDED: A local resident is looking for an art student who could paint "scenes" on his fence. Please contact Aelian Weerasooriya at 613 825-8905. His address is 24 Colindale Avenue off Berrigan. (KW -May 15)

VOLUNTEER HOURS: Farley Mowat Public School is hosting a Family Mayfair on Saturday, May 30 from 10-2pm. Volunteers are needed to work from 8 am to 4 pm at the concession stands, bake sale, ticket sales, BBQ and games for all ages. On Friday evening (6 pm - 8 pm) volunteers are also needed to help set up. Please contact Karla Randell at krandec385@rogers.com for more information or to sign up. (KW -May 28)

VOLUNTEER HOURS AVAILABLE: Come to the Great Barrhaven Ball Hockey Tournament on Saturday, June 6th and help out. Pair up and work as game officials or at the registration desk. Volunteer for one hour or four or for the day. If you need more hours, let us know. Send an e-mail to joeking@magma.ca with your contact information: name, school, grade and phone/e-mail. Many thanks for helping out. See poster in Student Services. (KW -May 29)

MPB NEEDS VOLUNTEERS: Monsignor Paul Baxter School is having a school Barbeque on Friday June 12. They are looking for student volunteers to help with set up, clean up, serving, face painting etc. A great opportunity to earn some community service hours right here in Barrhaven! Please contact Mary Wong at 613-825-8806 for more information. (SD –Jun 10)

RELAY FOR LIFE: Need volunteer hours to graduate? Interested in helping a great cause? Join the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life on June 12 and 13, 2009 at the Nepean Sportsplex. We are looking for volunteers to help with this fun and exciting event. Sign up at www.cancer.ca/relay, or call 613-325-6180. Gain valuable community service hours, have fun with your friends, meet new people, and help the Canadian Cancer Society raise one million dollars for the fight against cancer. (Jun 5)

GRAD
Friday, May 8, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

SPIRIT WEEK: Monday is Royalty vs. Commoners day, Tuesday is Supernatural day, Wednesday is All Fools Day, Thursday is EMO day and Friday is Your Culture Day. Also come by the atrium at lunch to participate in our multicultural events. (May 8)

MULTICULTURAL SHOW AND CANNED FOOD DRIVE: On Friday May 8 we will be having our second annual MT Multicultural Show. All students will be invited to attend. We will also have a variety of cultural foods to try. In order get a taste, you must have a ticket. How do you get tickets? Great question!! Bring in non-perishable food items to your homeroom next week. For every 2 items you will get 1 ticket. The more you bring in, the more tickets (and food) you will get. Help support our local food bank while enjoying a taste of the world! (May 8)

MOTHER TERESA 8TH ANNUAL EUROPEAN ENRICHMENT TRIP: Spain – Morocco – Portugal. Together with six other schools in our Board, we will travel to Spain and be immersed in Spanish culture. The tour includes: Madrid, the centre of the Golden Age of Spain, Seville, Andalusi, the meeting point of Spanish and African/Islamic culture, Alhambra in Granada, Costa Del Sol, an excursion to Morocco, and finally, Lisbon, Portugal. The 11 day tour leaves on Monday March 29, 2010 from Ottawa and returns Thursday April 8, 2010. Students currently in grades 8-11 are eligible to apply to participate in this experience. Please pick up an application in room 201. Please see Mrs. Brady for further details. (AB -May 15)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

7/8 BAND: This is a reminder to all band members that your permission forms for the tulip festival are due today. Please bring your form and $5 to Mrs. Antoine at the end of the morning announcements in room 120. (CA –May 8)

SEEDS IN RESIDENCE: 7/8 Students attending the SEEDS in Residence trip, please return your Code of Conduct sheets to Ms. Stewart in Rm 130. Also, e-mails were sent out by the university to your parents to sign up for nightly activities. Please fill out these forms. (NS – May 11)

SUMMER SCHOOL GRADE 7 & 8 -OTTAWA CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD – NEW CHANGES:
A. Two remedial language arts for ELL students will be offered.
B. Two grade 9 math preparation classes intended for students achieving at level 3 but who may require additional support to prepare for the grade 9 academic program will be offered at Sir Robert Borden HS and Sir Wilfrid Laurier SS.
C. New explicit curriculums have been developed for the remedial literacy and numeracy program.
Completed registration forms are to be sent back to Continuing Education by June 5th. Forms available in Student Services. (KW –Jun 5)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

REMINDER: High School students are NOT to be cutting through the 7/8 wing (2nd and 3rd Floor of the new wing). This includes all times of the day…before school, between classes, at lunch, and after school. Violators will face consequences. (JP –May 22)

PEER HELPERS: Could the peer helpers who are going to Tim Horton's Camp please meet with Mrs. Zivkovic in Rm 134 at lunch on Friday May 8. (FZ–May 8)

STRATFORD 2009: M.G., R.J., J.C., A.S., please see Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138 this week. (JS -May 8)

ATHLETIC COUNCIL: There will be an important Athletic Council meeting on Tuesday May 12 at 3:10 in Room 135. See you there! (EK - May 12)

ATTENTION STUDENTS WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR CO-OP NEXT YEAR: Co-op interviews will be starting next week. Only students who have handed in all of the following items will be interviewed: application form, resume, co-op fees. Those who have not handed in these items will be missing out on fantastic and exciting career opportunities. (MO – May 13)

STUDENT SERVICES

BLUESFEST VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Do you need volunteer hours? Do you like good music and good food? Great working conditions? Then come to Rm 205 on Friday at lunch and check out how to volunteer for Bluesfest or Folkfest. (SS -May 8)

JOB POSTING: Students needed. Easy work serving customers at our Flower stands. Mothers Day Weekend (May 9, 10). Part time work also available in the summer. Minimum $80 a day guaranteed. WeeklyFlowers.com is hiring students in the following areas: Orleans, Gloucester, Ottawa, Nepean, and Kanata. Leave message for Tammy at 613 837-3873. Posters available to pick up in Student Services. (KW -May 8)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Royal City Soccer Club is looking for summer camp volunteers, CITs and camp counsellors. Locations served are Jockvale P.S. Field (Nepean), A.Y. Jackson S.S. Field (Kanata) and Brewer Park (Ottawa). Pamphlet and applications can be found in Student Services. (May 15)

ART STUDENT NEEDED: A local resident is looking for an art student who could paint "scenes" on his fence. Please contact Aelian Weerasooriya at 613 825-8905. His address is 24 Colindale Avenue off Berrigan. (KW -May 15)

VOLUNTEER HOURS: Farley Mowat Public School is hosting a Family Mayfair on Saturday, May 30 from 10-2pm. Volunteers are needed to work from 8 am to 4 pm at the concession stands, bake sale, ticket sales, BBQ and games for all ages. On Friday evening (6 pm - 8 pm) volunteers are also needed to help set up. Please contact Karla Randell at krandec385@rogers.com for more information or to sign up. (KW -May 28)

VOLUNTEER HOURS AVAILABLE: Come to the Great Barrhaven Ball Hockey Tournament on Saturday, June 6th and help out. Pair up and work as game officials or at the registration desk. Volunteer for one hour or four or for the day. If you need more hours, let us know. Send an e-mail to joeking@magma.ca with your contact information: name, school, grade and phone/e-mail. Many thanks for helping out. See poster in Student Services. (KW -May 29)

MPB NEEDS VOLUNTEERS: Monsignor Paul Baxter School is having a school Barbeque on Friday June 12. They are looking for student volunteers to help with set up, clean up, serving, face painting etc. A great opportunity to earn some community service hours right here in Barrhaven! Please contact Mary Wong at 613-825-8806 for more information. (SD –Jun 10)

RELAY FOR LIFE: Need volunteer hours to graduate? Interested in helping a great cause? Join the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life on June 12 and 13, 2009 at the Nepean Sportsplex. We are looking for volunteers to help with this fun and exciting event. Sign up at www.cancer.ca/relay, or call 613-325-6180. Gain valuable community service hours, have fun with your friends, meet new people, and help the Canadian Cancer Society raise one million dollars for the fight against cancer. (Jun 5)

GRAD

SCHOOL LETTER APPLICATIONS: Application forms to apply for the School Letter (32 point award) are available in the Student Services office. The deadline to return your completed application, to the Student Services office, is FRIDAY, MAY 15. (GN -May 8)

THE BLACK CANADIAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND ($5000 BURSARY): Criteria: Black Canadian graduating from an Ottawa high school with a minimum of 75% in top 6 grade 12 courses. Must demonstrate financial need and community involvement. Visit www.bcsf.ca for the application. (May 8)
Thursday, May 7, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

SPIRIT WEEK: Monday is Royalty vs. Commoners day, Tuesday is Supernatural day, Wednesday is All Fools Day, Thursday is EMO day and Friday is Your Culture Day. Also come by the atrium at lunch to participate in our multicultural events. (May 8)

MULTICULTURAL SHOW AND CANNED FOOD DRIVE: On Friday May 8 we will be having our second annual MT Multicultural Show. All students will be invited to attend. We will also have a variety of cultural foods to try. In order get a taste, you must have a ticket. How do you get tickets? Great question!! Bring in non-perishable food items to your homeroom next week. For every 2 items you will get 1 ticket. The more you bring in, the more tickets (and food) you will get. Help support our local food bank while enjoying a taste of the world! (May 8)

MOTHER TERESA 8TH ANNUAL EUROPEAN ENRICHMENT TRIP: Spain – Morocco – Portugal. Together with six other schools in our Board, we will travel to Spain and be immersed in Spanish culture. The tour includes: Madrid, the centre of the Golden Age of Spain, Seville, Andalusi, the meeting point of Spanish and African/Islamic culture, Alhambra in Granada, Costa Del Sol, an excursion to Morocco, and finally, Lisbon, Portugal. The 11 day tour leaves on Monday March 29, 2010 from Ottawa and returns Thursday April 8, 2010. Students currently in grades 8-11 are eligible to apply to participate in this experience. Please pick up an application in room 201. Please see Mrs. Brady for further details. (AB -May 15)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

SEEDS IN RESIDENCE: 7/8 Students attending the SEEDS in Residence trip please return your Code of Conduct sheets to Ms. Stewart in Rm 130. Also, e-mails were sent out by the university to your parents to sign up for nightly activities. Please fill out these forms. (NS – May 11)

7/8 PINGPONG INTRAMURALS begin this Thursday at lunch. If you would like to bring your own paddles, bring them in by Thursday. (TM -May 8)

REACH FOR THE TOP: Will be held on Thursday, May 7th. All members of all teams are asked to go to Rm. 233 at 12:55. (May 7)

GRADE 8 STUDENTS: Tickets for a Company of Fools, a Shakespeare parody troupe, are now available for purchase by grade 8 students. See Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138 for tickets to this unique drama presentation. The show is from 1:45 -- 3:00 on Friday, May 8. Tickets are limited. (JS -May 7)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PEER HELPERS: Could the peer helpers who are going to Tim Horton's Camp please meet with Mrs. Zivkovic in Rm 134 at lunch on Friday May 8. (FZ–May 8)

ATHLETIC COUNCIL: There will be an important Athletic Council meeting on Tuesday May 12 at 3:10 in Room 135. See you there! (EK - May 12)

ATTN: VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER: Please be reminded that you are excused TODAY (Thurs. May 7) at 2:20. Please be changed and in the atrium at 2:30. A reminder to also bring your athletic fees. All athletic fees must be paid in order to play today. All players who bought a uniform, please also bring your $40.00. (EK -May 7)

EXERCISE SCIENCE FIELD TRIP: Ms. Lawlor's exercise science class is to meet today at the front doors at 11:50 to leave for their field trip. All students will be back by 1:40 for period 4. (DL –May 7)

A COMPANY OF FOOLS: Please get your $2 ticket from your English teacher for this Friday's show! Don't miss out! Grade 8 students are invited to attend (last period -- 1:45 on Friday) (JS -May 7)

CAPPIES: Please meet in Rm 138 on Thursday, May 7 at the start of lunch for a brief but important meeting. (JS -May 7)

STRATFORD 2009: M.G., R.J., J.C., A.S., please see Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138 this week. (JS -May 8)

STUDENT SERVICES

BLUESFEST VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Do you need volunteer hours? Do you like good music and good food? Great working conditions? Then come to Rm 205 on Friday at lunch and check out how to volunteer for Bluesfest or Folkfest. (SS -May 7)

VOLUNTEERS! VOLUNTEERS! Up to 20 volunteers required. The Rotary Club of South Nepean is looking for volunteers for the Strandherd Road Clean Up Project. Saturday, May 9th from 1pm to 4pm. Please contact Doug Pritchard at 613 558-6683. (May 7)

JOB POSTING: Students needed. Easy work serving customers at our Flower stands. Mothers Day Weekend (May 9, 10). Part time work also available in the summer. Minimum $80 a day guaranteed. WeeklyFlowers.com is hiring students in the following areas: Orleans, Gloucester, Ottawa, Nepean, and Kanata. Leave message for Tammy at 613 837-3873. Posters available to pick up in Student Services. (KW -May 8)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Royal City Soccer Club is looking for summer camp volunteers, CITs and camp counsellors. Locations served are Jockvale P.S. Field (Nepean), A.Y. Jackson S.S. Field (Kanata) and Brewer Park (Ottawa). Pamphlet and applications can be found in Student Services. (May 15)

ART STUDENT NEEDED: A local resident is looking for an art student who could paint "scenes" on his fence. Please contact Aelian Weerasooriya at 613 825-8905. His address is 24 Colindale Avenue off Berrigan. (KW -May 15)

VOLUNTEER HOURS: Farley Mowat Public School is hosting a Family Mayfair on Saturday, May 30 from 10-2pm. Volunteers are needed to work from 8 am to 4 pm at the concession stands, bake sale, ticket sales, BBQ and games for all ages. On Friday evening (6 pm - 8 pm) volunteers are also needed to help set up. Please contact Karla Randell at krandec385@rogers.com for more information or to sign up. (KW -May 28)

VOLUNTEER HOURS AVAILABLE: Come to the Great Barrhaven Ball Hockey Tournament on Saturday, June 6th and help out. Pair up and work as game officials or at the registration desk. Volunteer for one hour or four or for the day. If you need more hours, let us know. Send an e-mail to joeking@magma.ca with your contact information: name, school, grade and phone/e-mail. Many thanks for helping out. See poster in Student Services. (KW -May 29)

GRAD

GRAD DAY: Grad day is May 28th. Please make sure you fill in the order form for your t-shirt and BBQ food. If you have not done so by Thursday, May 7th, please see Mrs. Coyle in student services. (TC -May 7)

SCHOOL LETTER APPLICATIONS: Application forms to apply for the School Letter (32 point award) are available in the Student Services office. The deadline to return your completed application, to the Student Services office, is FRIDAY, MAY 15. (GN -May 8)

THE BLACK CANADIAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND ($5000 BURSARY): Criteria: Black Canadian graduating from an Ottawa high school with a minimum of 75% in top 6 grade 12 courses. Must demonstrate financial need and community involvement. Visit www.bcsf.ca for the application. (May 8)
Wednesday, May 6, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

URGENT! LOOKING FOR BILLETS: We are looking for families to take in visiting students from the St. Michael's Choir School, May 11-13. This involves taking in 2 or more choir boys, ranging in age from 12 - 18 into your home. More detailed information should be posted in your homeroom. Copies of the detailed information are available in the office. (May 6)

SPIRIT WEEK: Monday is Royalty vs. Commoners day, Tuesday is Supernatural day, Wednesday is All Fools Day, Thursday is EMO day and Friday is Your Culture Day. Also come by the atrium at lunch to participate in our multicultural events. (May 8)

MULTICULTURAL SHOW AND CANNED FOOD DRIVE: On Friday May 8 we will be having our second annual MT Multicultural Show. All students will be invited to attend. We will also have a variety of cultural foods to try. In order get a taste, you must have a ticket. How do you get tickets? Great question!! Bring in non-perishable food items to your homeroom next week. For every 2 items you will get 1 ticket. The more you bring in, the more tickets (and food) you will get. Help support our local food bank while enjoying a taste of the world! (May 8)

MOTHER TERESA 8TH ANNUAL EUROPEAN ENRICHMENT TRIP: Spain – Morocco – Portugal. Together with six other schools in our Board, we will travel to Spain and be immersed in Spanish culture. The tour includes: Madrid, the centre of the Golden Age of Spain, Seville, Andalusi, the meeting point of Spanish and African/Islamic culture, Alhambra in Granada, Costa Del Sol, an excursion to Morocco, and finally, Lisbon, Portugal. The 11 day tour leaves on Monday March 29, 2010 from Ottawa and returns Thursday April 8, 2010. Students currently in grades 8-11 are eligible to apply to participate in this experience. Please pick up an application in room 201. Please see Mrs. Brady for further details. (May 15)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIBRARY CLOSURE: Due to Education Week activities, the library will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday during 7/8 lunch. The next Red Maple meeting will be next Tuesday, May 12. (May 6)

7/8 PINGPONG INTRAMURALS begin this Thursday at lunch. If you would like to bring your own paddles, bring them in by Thursday. (May 8)

REACH FOR THE TOP: Will be held on Thursday, May 7th. All members of all teams are asked to go to Rm. 233 at 12:55. (May 7)

GRADE 8 STUDENTS: Tickets for a Company of Fools, a Shakespeare parody troupe, are now available for purchase by grade 8 students. See Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138 for tickets to this unique drama presentation. The show is from 1:45 -- 3:00 on Friday, May 8. Tickets are limited. (May 7)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

A COMPANY OF FOOLS: Please get your $2 ticket from your English teacher for this Friday's show! Don't miss out! Grade 8 students are invited to attend (last period -- 1:45 on Friday) (May 7)

GRADE 12 CONTESTS: Those students interested in writing contests in the Grade 12 Physics or Chemistry fields, should see Mr. Miller in room 203 before Wednesday. (May 7)

CAPPIES: Please meet in Rm 138 on Thursday, May 7 at the start of lunch for a brief but important meeting. (May 7)

STRATFORD 2009: M.G., R.J., J.C., A.S., please see Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138 this week. (May 8)

STUDENT SERVICES

BLUESFEST VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Do you need volunteer hours? Do you like good music and good food? Great working conditions? Then come to Rm 205 on Friday at lunch and check out how to volunteer for Bluesfest or Folkfest. (May 7)

VOLUNTEERS! VOLUNTEERS! Up to 20 volunteers required. The Rotary Club of South Nepean is looking for volunteers for the Strandherd Road Clean Up Project. Saturday, May 9th from 1pm to 4pm. Please contact Doug Pritchard at 613 558-6683. (May 7)

JOB POSTING: Students needed. Easy work serving customers at our Flower stands. Mothers Day Weekend (May 9, 10). Part time work also available in the summer. Minimum $80 a day guaranteed. WeeklyFlowers.com is hiring students in the following areas: Orleans, Gloucester, Ottawa, Nepean, and Kanata. Leave message for Tammy at 613 837-3873. Posters available to pick up in Student Services. (May 8)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Royal City Soccer Club is looking for summer camp volunteers, CITs and camp counsellors. Locations served are Jockvale P.S. Field (Nepean), A.Y. Jackson S.S. Field (Kanata) and Brewer Park (Ottawa). Pamphlet and applications can be found in Student Services. (May 15)

ART STUDENT NEEDED: A local resident is looking for an art student who could paint "scenes" on his fence. Please contact Aelian Weerasooriya at 613 825-8905. His address is 24 Colindale Avenue off Berrigan. (May 15)

VOLUNTEER HOURS: Farley Mowat Public School is hosting a Family Mayfair on Saturday, May 30 from 10-2pm. Volunteers are needed to work from 8 am to 4 pm at the concession stands, bake sale, ticket sales, BBQ and games for all ages. On Friday evening (6 pm - 8 pm) volunteers are also needed to help set up. Please contact Karla Randell at krandec385@rogers.com for more information or to sign up. (May 28)

VOLUNTEER HOURS AVAILABLE: Come to the Great Barrhaven Ball Hockey Tournament on Saturday, June 6th and help out. Pair up and work as game officials or at the registration desk. Volunteer for one hour or four or for the day. If you need more hours, let us know. Send an e-mail to joeking@magma.ca with your contact information: name, school, grade and phone/e-mail. Many thanks for helping out. See poster in Student Services. (May 29)

GRAD

GRAD DAY: Grad day is May 28th. Please make sure you fill in the order form for your t-shirt and BBQ food. If you have not done so by Thursday, May 7th, please see Mrs. Coyle in student services. (May 7)

SCHOOL LETTER APPLICATIONS: Application forms to apply for the School Letter (32 point award) are available in the Student Services office. The deadline to return your completed application, to the Student Services office, is FRIDAY, MAY 15. (May 8)

THE BLACK CANADIAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND ($5000 BURSARY): Criteria: Black Canadian graduating from an Ottawa high school with a minimum of 75% in top 6 grade 12 courses. Must demonstrate financial need and community involvement. Visit www.bcsf.ca for the application. (May 8)
Tuesday, May 5, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

URGENT! LOOKING FOR BILLETS: We are looking for families to take in visiting students from the St. Michael's Choir School, May 11-13. This involves taking in 2 or more choir boys, ranging in age from 12 - 18 into your home. More detailed information should be posted in your homeroom. Copies of the detailed information are available in the office. (May 6)

SPIRIT WEEK: Monday is Royalty vs. Commoners day, Tuesday is Supernatural day, Wednesday is All Fools Day, Thursday is EMO day and Friday is Your Culture Day. Also come by the atrium at lunch to participate in our multicultural events. (May 8)

MULTICULTURAL SHOW AND CANNED FOOD DRIVE: On Friday May 8 we will be having our second annual MT Multicultural Show. All students will be invited to attend. We will also have a variety of cultural foods to try. In order get a taste, you must have a ticket. How do you get tickets? Great question!! Bring in non-perishable food items to your homeroom next week. For every 2 items you will get 1 ticket. The more you bring in, the more tickets (and food) you will get. Help support our local food bank while enjoying a taste of the world! (May 8)

MOTHER TERESA 8TH ANNUAL EUROPEAN ENRICHMENT TRIP: Spain - Morocco -Portugal. Together with six other schools in our Board, we will travel to Spain and be immersed in Spanish culture. The tour includes: Madrid, the centre of the Golden Age of Spain, Seville, Andalusi, the meeting point of Spanish and African/Islamic culture, Alhambra in Granada, Costa Del Sol, an excursion to Morocco, and finally, Lisbon, Portugal. The 11 day tour leaves on Monday March 29, 2010 from Ottawa and returns Thursday April 8, 2010. Students currently in grades 8-11 are eligible to apply to participate in this experience. Please pick up an application in room 201. Please see Mrs. Brady for further details. (May 15)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIBRARY CLOSURE: Due to Education Week activities, the library will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday during 7/8 lunch. The next Red Maple meeting will be next Tuesday, May 12. (May 6)

ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: There is an environmental club meeting today (Tuesday) at lunch to set up our Batterycycle campaign. Please meet in Room 204 at 1:00 if you were one of the students on stage receiving the buckets on Earth Day. (May 5)

JEANS FUNDRAISER: 7/8 Students who are working on the jeans fundraiser please meet in Rm 132 for a quick meeting today at lunch. (May 5)

REACH FOR THE TOP: Will be held on Thursday, May 7th. All members of all teams are asked to go to Rm. 233 at 12:55. (May 7)

GRADE 8 STUDENTS: Tickets for a Company of Fools, a Shakespeare parody troupe, are now available for purchase by grade 8 students. See Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138 for tickets to this unique drama presentation. The show is from 1:45 -- 3:00 on Friday, May 8. Tickets are limited. (May 7)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

A COMPANY OF FOOLS: Please get your $2 ticket from your English teacher for this Friday's show! Don't miss out! Grade 8 students are invited to attend (last period -- 1:45 on Friday) (May 7)

GRADE 12 CONTESTS: Those students interested in writing contests in the Grade 12 Physics or Chemistry fields, should see Mr. Miller in room 203 before Wednesday. (May 7)

CAPPIES: Please meet in Rm 138 on Thursday, May 7 at the start of lunch for a brief but important meeting. (May 7)

ATTENTION SOCCER PLAYERS: All players that have been asked to play in this Saturday's soccer game vs. the Alumni students, are asked to come to an important meeting, Wednesday at 11:40 outside of the 7/8 Phys Ed. offices. Please remember to bring your permission form with you. (May 6)

STRATFORD 2009: M.G., R.J., J.C., A.S., please see Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138 this week. (May 8)

STUDENT SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS! VOLUNTEERS! Up to 20 volunteers required. The Rotary Club of South Nepean is looking for volunteers for the Strandherd Road Clean Up Project. Saturday, May 9th from 1pm to 4pm. Please contact Doug Pritchard at 613 558-6683. (May 7)

JOB POSTING: Students needed. Easy work serving customers at our Flower stands. Mothers Day Weekend (May 9, 10). Part time work also available in the summer. Minimum $80 a day guaranteed. WeeklyFlowers.com is hiring students in the following areas: Orleans, Gloucester, Ottawa, Nepean, and Kanata. Leave message for Tammy at 613 837-3873. Posters available to pick up in Student Services. (May 8)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Royal City Soccer Club is looking for summer camp volunteers, CITs and camp counsellors. Locations served are Jockvale P.S. Field (Nepean), A.Y. Jackson S.S. Field (Kanata) and Brewer Park (Ottawa). Pamphlet and applications can be found in Student Services. (May 15)

ART STUDENT NEEDED: A local resident is looking for an art student who could paint "scenes" on his fence. Please contact Aelian Weerasooriya at 613 825-8905. His address is 24 Colindale Avenue off Berrigan. (May 15)

VOLUNTEER HOURS: Farley Mowat Public School is hosting a Family Mayfair on Saturday, May 30 from 10-2pm. Volunteers are needed to work from 8 am to 4 pm at the concession stands, bake sale, ticket sales, BBQ and games for all ages. On Friday evening (6 pm - 8 pm) volunteers are also needed to help set up. Please contact Karla Randell at krandec385@rogers.com for more information or to sign up. (May 28)

VOLUNTEER HOURS AVAILABLE: Come to the Great Barrhaven Ball Hockey Tournament on Saturday, June 6th and help out. Pair up and work as game officials or at the registration desk. Volunteer for one hour or four or for the day. If you need more hours, let us know. Send an e-mail to joeking@magma.ca with your contact information: name, school, grade and phone/e-mail. Many thanks for helping out. See poster in Student Services. (May 29)

GRAD

SCHOOL LETTER APPLICATIONS: Application forms to apply for the School Letter (32 point award) are available in the Student Services office. The deadline to return your completed application, to the Student Services office, is FRIDAY, MAY 15. (May 8)

THE BLACK CANADIAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND ($5000 BURSARY): Criteria: Black Canadian graduating from an Ottawa high school with a minimum of 75% in top 6 grade 12 courses. Must demonstrate financial need and community involvement. Visit www.bcsf.ca for the application. (May 8)
Monday, May 4, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

URGENT! LOOKING FOR BILLETS: We are looking for families to take in visiting students from the St. Michael's Choir School, May 11-13. This involves taking in 2 or more choir boys, ranging in age from 12 - 18 into your home. More detailed information should be posted in your homeroom. Copies of the detailed information are available in the office. (May 6)

SPIRIT WEEK: Monday is Royalty vs. Commoners day, Tuesday is Supernatural day, Wednesday is All Fools Day, Thursday is EMO day and Friday is Your Culture Day. Also come by the atrium at lunch to participate in our multicultural events. (May 8)

MULTICULTURAL SHOW AND CANNED FOOD DRIVE: On Friday May 8 we will be having our second annual MT Multicultural Show. All students will be invited to attend. We will also have a variety of cultural foods to try. In order get a taste, you must have a ticket. How do you get tickets? Great question!! Bring in non-perishable food items to your homeroom next week. For every 2 items you will get 1 ticket. The more you bring in, the more tickets (and food) you will get. Help support our local food bank while enjoying a taste of the world! (May 8)

MOTHER TERESA 8TH ANNUAL EUROPEAN ENRICHMENT TRIP: Spain - Morocco - Portugal. Together with six other schools in our Board, we will travel to Spain and be immersed in Spanish culture. The tour includes: Madrid, the centre of the Golden Age of Spain, Seville, Andalusi, the meeting point of Spanish and African/Islamic culture, Alhambra in Granada, Costa Del Sol, an excursion to Morocco, and finally, Lisbon, Portugal . The 11 day tour leaves on Monday March 29, 2010 from Ottawa and returns Thursday April 8, 2010. Students currently in grades 8-11 are eligible to apply to participate in this experience. Please pick up an application in room 201. Please see Mrs. Brady for further details. (May 15)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

GRADE 8 STUDENTS: Tickets for a Company of Fools, a Shakespeare parody troupe are now available for purchase by grade 8 students. See Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138 for tickets to this unique drama presentation. The show is from 1:45 -- 3:00 on Friday, May 8. Tickets are limited. (May 7)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

CAPPIES: Students are reminded to vote on Saturday, May 9 at the Confederation Education Centre, next to the Sportsplex on Woodroffe. Please check the voting schedule for your specific time. (May 8)

HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES are required to see Mr. Liska today to receive training dates for the upcoming weeks for all runners, jumpers, and throwers. Those interested in competing at the National Capital invitational on Thursday, May 7th also must register today with Mr. Liska. (May 4)

STUDENT SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS! VOLUNTEERS! Up to 20 volunteers required. The Rotary Club of South Nepean is looking for volunteers for the Strandherd Road Clean Up Project. Saturday, May 9th from 1pm to 4pm. Please contact Doug Pritchard at 613 558-6683. (May 7)

JOB POSTING: Students needed. Easy work serving customers at our Flower stands. Mothers Day Weekend (May 9, 10). Part time work also available in the summer. Minimum $80 a day guaranteed. WeeklyFlowers.com is hiring students in the following areas: Orleans, Gloucester, Ottawa, Nepean, and Kanata. Leave message for Tammy at 613 837-3873. Posters available to pick up in Student Services. (May 8)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Royal City Soccer Club is looking for summer camp volunteers, CITs and camp counsellors. Locations served are Jockvale P.S. Field (Nepean), A.Y. Jackson S.S. Field (Kanata) and Brewer Park (Ottawa). Pamphlet and applications can be found in Student Services. (May 15)

ART STUDENT NEEDED: A local resident is looking for an art student who could paint "scenes" on his fence. Please contact Aelian Weerasooriya at 613 825-8905. His address is 24 Colindale Avenue off Berrigan. (May 15)

VOLUNTEER HOURS: Farley Mowat Public School is hosting a Family Mayfair on Saturday, May 30 from 10-2pm. Volunteers are needed to work from 8 am to 4 pm at the concession stands, bake sale, ticket sales, BBQ and games for all ages. On Friday evening (6 pm - 8 pm) volunteers are also needed to help set up. Please contact Karla Randell at krandec385@rogers.com for more information or to sign up. (May 28)

VOLUNTEER HOURS AVAILABLE: Come to the Great Barrhaven Ball Hockey Tournament on Saturday, June 6th and help out. Pair up and work as game officials or at the registration desk. Volunteer for one hour or four or for the day. If you need more hours, let us know. Send an e-mail to joeking@magma.ca with your contact information: name, school, grade and phone/e-mail. Many thanks for helping out. See poster in Student Services. (May 29)

GRAD

SCHOOL LETTER APPLICATIONS: Application forms to apply for the School Letter (32 point award) are available in the Student Services office. The deadline to return your completed application, to the Student Services office, is FRIDAY, MAY 15. (May 8)

THE BLACK CANADIAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND ($5000 BURSARY): Criteria: Black Canadian graduating from an Ottawa high school with a minimum of 75% in top 6 grade 12 courses. Must demonstrate financial need and community involvement. Visit www.bcsf.ca for the application. (May 8)

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