Tuesday, September 1, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION ALL STAFF AND STUDENTS! Please make sure to have reading material available to you for SIREN. SIREN stands for Stop Immediately and Read Everything Now. This silent reading time should occur at the beginning of EACH period and should last for 10 minutes. Teachers may ask students to read for pleasure or to read course-related work. The library has SIREN boxes available for classes that need reading materials. Throughout the semester, our Principal, Mrs. McDonald will award prizes to lucky participants through her “Get Caught Reading by the Principal” campaign. Now is the time to get ready to read. (MO – Sep 4)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

HONOR BAND: Any grade 8 student interested in joining the honor band is asked to attend an important meeting at lunch time (1:00), Wednesday Sept.3rd. (CA –Sep 3)

LIBRARY: Welcome back students. If you would like to use the library during lunch, please drop by the library in the morning to pick up a pass. (CHV –Sep 4)

7/8 BAND: Any grade 7/8 student interested in joining band this year is asked to sign up outside the music room 120. (CA –Sep 4)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

BOYS SOCCER: Any Junior or Senior aged boy interested in playing soccer this year, is asked to attend a meeting at lunch – 11:40 am – on Tuesday September 1st in room 136. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Rowley in room 136. (MR – Sep 1)

CROSS COUNTRY: Sign-up for the High School Cross Country team will take place at lunch, all week in room 305. Running will take place Wednesday and Thursday after school. There is also a mandatory meeting for all those interested in Cross Country on Friday at lunch in room 305 regarding singlets and warm up shirts. (MG –Sep 4)

NYC 2010: Senior students (11 and 12) are invited to attend an information meeting for the New York trip in Rm 135 at lunch on Friday, September 4. The trip will take place in May and will be unbelievable! Cost will be around $600 for four fun-filled days in New York City. (JS –Sep 4)

STRATFORD 2009: Mandatory meeting for ALL Stratford students at lunch on Tuesday, September 8 in Rm 138. Your final installment of $150 is due by the end of the week (September 11). Room assignments will be determined and the schedule handed out. Please do not miss this one! (JS –Sep 8)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Any student looking for community service hours, and is available to help out at the grade 7 Honk 'n Blow on Tuesday September 8th from 6:30 - 8:30 is asked to visit Mrs. Antoine in Music Room 120 as soon as possible. (CA –Sep 8)

STUDENT SERVICES

NIGHT SCHOOL: The Catholic School Board is not offering night school; however the Public School Board is. Public School Night School registration forms are available in Student Services. StudentS may register during the day at Continuing Education, 440 Albert Street Wednesday, September 2nd to Thursday, September 10th from 9 am to 3:30pm OR evenings at the school offering the course (Adult High School or Merivale High School) Wednesday, September 9th (6pm to 7:30pm) and Thursday, September 10th (6pm to 7:30pm). Registration deadline is Thursday, September 10th. (KW – Sep 10)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Check out the Volunteer Binder in Student services for information on volunteer opportunities. (TC – Sep 11)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! FOR: Blast off to Kids Wellness. What wouldn’t you give to help raise funds for Children At Risk? On September 19th 2009 Optihealth Wellness Centre, Greco Fitness and Children At Risk are partnering up to run the third annual Blast Off to Kids Wellness Day. This event is not for profit and the primary goal is to focus on kid’s health, safety and fitness. We are looking for volunteers who would enjoy helping us run this fun and educating event. These volunteers would be helping with flyer delivery, set up/ clean up, and running activities during the event. As our appreciation you will receive: Credit, Community Hours Form and Letter of Reference, a T- shirt, and Blast Off to Wellness Lunch & Drink. If you are interested in this opportunity to help out, Please call us at Tel.:(613) 829-7100 or email us at dr.joel@rogers.com through this website: http://blastoffkids.ca/volunteer. (TC - Sep 11)

Monday, August 31, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

WELCOME to all new and returning students and staff!

ATTENTION ALL STAFF AND STUDENTS! Please make sure to have reading material available to you for SIREN. SIREN stands for Stop Immediately and Read Everything Now. This silent reading time should occur at the beginning of EACH period and should last for 10 minutes. Teachers may ask students to read for pleasure or to read course-related work. The library has SIREN boxes available for classes that need reading materials. Throughout the semester, our Principal, Mrs. McDonald will award prizes to lucky participants through her “Get Caught Reading by the Principal” campaign. Now is the time to get ready to read. (MO – Sep 4)


7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIBRARY: Welcome back students. If you would like to use the library during lunch, please drop by the library in the morning to pick up a pass. (CHV –Sep 4)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

TO ALL CO-OP STUDENTS: Please go to room 318 for your co-op class today. Please bring a copy of your resume with you if you have not handed one in already. (MO –Aug 31)

BOYS SOCCER: Any Junior or Senior aged boy interested in playing soccer this year, is asked to attend a meeting at lunch – 11:40 am – on Tuesday September 1st in room 136. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Rowley in room 136. (MR – Sep 1)

HIGH SCHOOL BAND: Students who are taking High School Band for credit (AMR), will be having their first class on Tuesday, September 1st at 7:30 am in room 119. Please bring pens, pencils and band instruments if you have them. (RL - Aug 31)

STRATFORD 2009: Mandatory meeting for ALL Stratford students at lunch on Tuesday, September 8 in Rm 138. Your final installment of $150 is due by the end of the week (September 11). Room assignments will be determined and the schedule handed out. Please do not miss this one! (JS –Sep 8)

NYC 2010: Senior students (11 and 12) are invited to attend an information meeting for the New York trip in Rm 135 at lunch on Friday, September 4. The trip will take place in May and will be unbelievable! Cost will be around $600 for four fun-filled days in New York City. (JS –Sep 4)

STUDENT SERVICES

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Check out the Volunteer Binder in Student services for information on volunteer opportunities. (TC – Sep 11)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! FOR: Blast off to Kids Wellness. What wouldn’t you give to help raise funds for Children At Risk? On September 19th 2009 Optihealth Wellness Centre, Greco Fitness and Children At Risk are partnering up to run the third annual Blast Off to Kids Wellness Day. This event is not for profit and the primary goal is to focus on kid’s health, safety and fitness. We are looking for volunteers who would enjoy helping us run this fun and educating event. Theses volunteers would be helping with flyer delivery, set up/ clean up, and running activities during the event. As our appreciation you will receive: Credit, Community Hours Form and Letter of Reference, a T- shirt, and Blast Off to Wellness Lunch & Drink. If you are interested in this opportunity to help out, Please call us at Tel.:(613) 829-7100 or email us at dr.joel@rogers.com through this website: http://blastoffkids.ca/volunteer. (TC - Sep 11)

GRAD

Monday, August 17, 2009


BAR-B-QUE AND SCHOOL TOURS: Any students new to Mother Teresa this year, are invited to a school tour and Bar-B-Que on Wednesday August 26th, 2009, from 10 am – 12 noon. Students will meet with our Peer Helpers in the gym, and will have the opportunity to tour the school in smaller groups to get a feel for their new school environment. A complimentary Bar-B-Que will also be taking place. This event is for NEW students only. Parents are welcome to come see the school at our Open House and Program Night in September. Welcome to all our new students!

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL THIS YEAR IS MONDAY AUGUST 31ST.
Our school hours remain unchanged for the 2009 – 2010 School Year. School will start at 8:55 am and dismiss at 3:05 pm. See you on the 31st!