Monday, April 19, 2010
Day 2 - H.S. & Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPREAD THE NET: Lollipop sales are taking place each Tuesday and Thursday at lunch. Lollipops are $1. The proceeds support Spread the Net by purchasing bed nets to prevent the spread of malaria in Africa. We have purchased 30 nets so far! A bed net is $10 and will last 5 years. Save a child's life and support Spread the Net. Buy a lollipop. (MP -Apr 22)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
7/8 BOYS HOCKEY TEAM: Please meet in Mr. Stuart's Room 232 at the beginning of lunch today. Please be prompt. (MM –Apr 19)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
STAND UP TO BULLYING SQUAD: There is an important meeting for all those students who are planning the Grade 6 retreat day. Please meet in the Career Centre Monday, April 19th at 11:50. Bring your lunch so we can get some work done. (TC –Apr 19)
KNITTING CLUB: The knitting club will meet during HS lunch today in the library seminar room. New members are always welcome. Come learn how to knit your own scarf, hat and mittens! We have extra supplies on hand to help you get started. (AH –Apr 19)
PEER HELPERS: There will be a Peer Helping meeting in Rm.134 at lunch on Tuesday. (VW –Apr 20)
STUDENT SERVICES 
ALGONQUIN COLLEGE is having their annual Showcase of the General Arts and Science Programs on Monday, April 19th from 4pm to 7pm. The event takes place at the Woodroffe Campus, Salon A and B of the Marketplace Food Court. You can see examples of the students' earlier work and the completed projects that they are including in their portfolios. This event will include large project displays, slide shows, music and refreshments. It is open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend. (KW – Apr 19)
CREATE A BUSINESS WITH SUMMER COMPANY and you could get up to $3,000 to run it. Summer Company is unique among Ontario summer job programs. It is open to all students aged 15 to 29 and is an excellent way to gain invaluable business experience and make money at the same time. Full details on the program are available at www.ontario.ca/summercompany. To apply, students must prepare a business plan along with a cash flow statement and submit them online. (KW – Apr 19)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – 16 YEARS AND UP – SUNDAY MAY 2, 2010: Volunteer at CN Cycle for CHEO at the Canadian War Museum and help support the needs of children with cancer. As a volunteer you will receive lunch, a short-sleeved CN Cycle for CHEO t-shirt, entry into the exclusive volunteer prize draw. Volunteers are required for the following: traffic assistance along the route, set-up and tear-down, post-event clean-up, food concessions. Volunteers need to be on-site between 7:00 - 7:15am on May 2nd for check-in. Most assignments are finished by 1:00 pm. You must pre-register on line at cncycle.ca or send an email to: info@cncycle.ca or by calling 613 737-7979. You will be contacted by mid-April confirming the time and area for which you have been scheduled. (KW –Apr 20)
STUDENT VOLUNTEER HOURS ON SATURDAY APRIL 24TH: Help the environment in the Spring Cleanup the Capital road and wetland activity on April 24th 2010 at 10:30. Location: Wetlands on Lester Road, between the Airport Parkway and Albion Road, in Ottawa South. The area is to home to four of Ontario's eight turtle species. Students are invited to collect litter from these turtles' habitat and along the road abutting the Greenbelt. Four + hours would work towards the students' volunteer hours. All interested students should call Cheryl Doran at 613 521-4894. Check out these sites: http://www.SaveOurGreenspace.ca or http://www.OttawaUrbanTurtleSanctuary.ca. (KW –Apr 22)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Farley Mowat Public School is hosting a fun day called MayFair on Saturday May 29th. Volunteers are needed from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm to help set up, work the concession stands, bake sale, take tickets at the door, and supervise games. Please contact Kim Mechura at kmechura@rogers.com for more information, and to sign up. (KW – Apr 30)
COMMUNITY HOURS OPPORTUNITY with the North Gower Farmers' Market at 2397 Rogers Stevens Drive (west of Fourth Line Road - Look for the big red barn). 8:30 am to 1:00 pm - Saturdays from May 29th through to October 9th, 2010. Meet and greet customers, inform customers of Market layout, daily draw and prizes, oversee Children's Area (Fish Pond game, etc), special events, assist customers with packages, assist with parking area, recycling stations, etc. Wear clean summer clothing (please no ripped clothing, no muscle shirts, no short shorts, no halters), sturdy sandals or running shoes. See Registration Form in Student Services. (KW –Apr 30)
GRADS
GRAD FEES DUE! Graduating students are reminded that they must bring a $75 cheque (made payable to Mother Teresa High School) or cash to room 130 by April 21st. This fee pays for all grad costs except for prom. Your height will be measured for your grad gown at this time. (DM –Apr 21)