Friday, March 5, 2010

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

OTTAWA ABORIGINAL YOUTH FORUM: “Hooking Up – Round 2”. The forum will bring Aboriginal youth (16 – 25 years old) together to build on the work done at the 1^st Hooking Up Forum, and further discuss the idea of developing an Urban Aboriginal Youth Centre in the Nation’s Capital. Date: Saturday March 6. Time: Noon – 5 pm. Location: Odawa Native Friendship Centre, 12 Stirling Ave. Ottawa. Lunch and return bus tickets provided. Chances to win door prizes! To register, contact Sharon@huntercourchene.com, or call 819-779-4610 Ext 13. (NM –Mar 5)

“RENT” – SCHOOL EDITION: Performance dates are March 4^th, 5^th and 6^th, 2010. Shows start at 7:30 pm. Tickets go on sale starting Monday, February 22^nd, 2010. The cost is $ 10.00 for adults and $8.00 for students. They will be available for purchase by students during both junior and senior lunches. Members of the surrounding community can purchase tickets at the Mother Teresa office between the hours of 10 am to 3 pm. Further information may be obtained by calling the school at 613-823-1663 during regular office hours. (RL –Mar 5)

OVERDUE LIBRARY BOOK RETURN: Students can return all overdue library books for free on Friday, March 5 if they donate a canned food item per book. (CHV –Mar 5)

OPTION SHEETS: A reminder that Option Sheets are due tomorrow to your homeroom teacher. Priority for elective course choices are given to the students whose option sheets are in on time. (JH –Mar 5)

DO YOU PICK UP A SIBLING AT, OR PASS BY ST. LUKE SCHOOL? Reminder to all students who are picking up siblings at St. Luke, or who go home and pass by their school yard: the basketball nets are off limits and should not be used by our students at all. (CB –Mar 10)

CANNED FOOD DRIVE: ATTENTION TITANS!! We still have a long way to go before we reach our goal of 10,000 cans. So...we are extending our drive until Wednesday March 10, 2010. Bring in your non-perishables ASAP. Homeroom and individual challenges have been made! Remember that there are prizes for the homerooms that bring in the most cans per student. Happy Canning!! (NR –Mar 10)

YOGA: Next Yoga session will run March 2nd to the 29th Tuesdays & Thursdays (no classes during March break). $61.00 for the month or $10.00 to drop in. Registration and payment can be done just before start of class in the studio. (JR –Mar 12)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

WAUPOOS FARM FIELD TRIP: All grade 7/8 students selected for the Waupoos Farm field trip, are asked to come to a mandatory meeting in room 208 at the beginning of lunch on Monday, March 8th. No show - no go! We will be discussing what to bring and what's happening. Students are also asked to return permission forms at that time. (DL –Mar 8)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRACK AND FIELD: Track and Field anyone? Last day for sign-ups for the Track and Field Team are TODAY. Please see Mrs. Galbraith in Room 305 from 12:00 – 12:25. Sign up yourself or bring your talented friends! We look forward to a promising season! (MG –Mar 5)

ATTENTION GRADE 11 AND 12 FRENCH IMMERSION STUDENTS: Would you like a chance to win a $5000.00 bursary? If you do, see Mr. Pagliarello in room 315 ASAP and get all the details. (LP –Mar 5)

LITERACY TEST PREPARATION: All grade 10 students in Ontario will be writing The Ontario Literacy Test on Thursday April 8. Successful completion of this test is a graduation requirement for all Ontario students. Although many of you are preparing for the test at home, some students may be interested in a little extra individual help with the preparation here at school. Literacy coaches are available before school, at lunch and after school to help with your preparation. If you are interested in this extra support, please give your name to Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services. (MO –Mar 5)

NEW YOUR CITY TRIP: Important reminder for any students attending the New York City Trip in May: the final payment of $300.00 is due Friday, March 12th. Please submit a post-dated cheque or cash as soon as possible to Mrs. Bell-Dagenais (Room 135). Proof of insurance/passport can be provided after this date, but the money is needed by the 12th. Finally, a student can no longer attend the trip, so if you are interested in taking his place, please see Mr. Rowley or Mrs. Bell-Dagenais for more information. (NBD –Mar 9)

HIGH SCHOOL BADMINTON TEAM: Tryouts for the High School Badminton team will take place next week after school in the Caf gym.
Senior aged players (born in 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993) will try out on Monday, March 8 at 3:15 p.m.
Junior aged players (born in 1994, 1995, and 1996) will try out on Wednesday, March 10 at 3:15 p.m.
All interested players must attend. Players must be changed and ready to start at 3:15 sharp. (JL –Mar 10)

SHAKIN’ IT WITH SHAKESPEARE: The English classes will be gearing up for this contest in April. Check out the BARD TROPHY in the first floor trophy case. You just might see your name engraved on it! (JS –Mar 12)

STUDENT SERVICES

RANT LIKE RICK CONTEST: Memorial University is offering a grand prize valued at $10,000 for the top ranter! High School students are to develop and film their own rant about a topic that is important to them. In addition to the grand prize, two runner-up prizes for a $2,250 tuition voucher will also be awarded. Rant like Rick is open to grade 11 and 12 students currently enrolled in high school and who will be eligible to attend Memorial University in September 2010 or 2011. The deadline for entries is Friday, March 19, 2010. For more information on how to enter, including detailed rules and regulations, visit www.mun.ca/rant. (KW -Mar 5)

UNIVERSITY OPEN HOUSE: The University of Ottawa is hosting its Spring Open House on Friday, March 19, 2010! This is a chance for future students and their parents to get to know our campus and learn more about important aspects of academic life. Check the info at www.admission.uottawa.ca/Default.aspx?tabid=3293. (JH –Mar 12)

VOLUNTEER AT QUEENSWAY CARLETON HOSPITAL: Become a volunteer at the Queensway Carleton Hospital during July and August. Requirements for becoming a student volunteer are: must be 15 years of age by December 31, 2010 and have completed grade 9 by this summer. You will need to attend an information session by April 9th. Pick from the following dates: March 3, 15, 18, 23; April 7. Most sessions start at 6pm. See volunteer binder in Student Services for more information. (KW –Mar 12)