Monday, May 17, 2010

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

clip_image002PENNY WARS: Penny Wars are here!  Make a change with your change! Help South African kids with their education and nutrition!  Win an iTouch! Put pennies and loonies in your homeroom bank and nickels, dimes, quarters, twoonies and bills in your opponents' banks.  The Momma T War Chest will be found in the atrium during the school day so you can add coins throughout the day.  Be sneaky! Be smart! Be strategic!  BE GENEROUS! All the funds go to South Downs College in South Africa and are dispersed to two schools who are in great need of supplies and food.  At the end of the week, the winning homeroom will be determined by having the most points.  Students from South Downs College will then select the student in that winning homeroom who wins the iTouch.  Thank you for your participation and support. (RM –May 21)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION GRADE 8 STUDENTS ATTENDING SEEDS-IN-RESIDENCE TRIP: There will be a mandatory meeting for ALL grade 8 students attending this trip on Tuesday, May 25th at lunch. Report to room 332 with your lunch promptly at 12:40 PM. (AJ –May 18)

MT 1st ANNUAL AIR BAND COMPETITION: This June, MT will be hosting its first Air Band Competition. Get your groups together and start rehearsing! Auditions will take place after school Tuesday, June 8th and Wednesday, June 9th from 3:05-4:30pm. A sign up sheet will be posted outside of room 240 where you must include all group members’ names, and the name of your song. Please ensure all song choices are appropriate for school. Successful air band performances will include costumes, choreography and thorough knowledge of the song lyrics. An information session will take place Thursday, May 20th in room 240 at the beginning of 7/8 lunch. (CS –May 20)

 

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

KNITTING CLUB: The knitting club will meet during HS lunch MONDAY 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 –May 17)

PEER HELPERS: There will be a Peer Helping meeting in Rm.134 at lunch on Tuesday. (VW –May 18)

CO-OP:  Students who signed up for co-op for next year are reminded to fill out an application form ASAP. Forms are available from Student Services and the Co-op Office (Room 111) (KN – May 19)

clip_image004STRATFORD – OCTOBER 2010: Please return your permission forms and $100 deposit to Mrs. Simpson (Rm 138) by May 20th.  If you are interested in seeing THREE fabulous shows next fall-- Evita (musical), Kiss me Kate (musical) and As You Like It (Shakespeare) -- please see Mrs. Simpson for a permission form.  YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!  There is no better place in Canada to see a live show!! (JS – May 20)

ATTENTION STUDENTS AGE 14 – 17: GET A FREE GOODLIFE FITNESS MEMBERSHIP THIS SUMMER! Explore GoodLife's NEW Teen Fitness Program:

  • Must be 14-17 years of age (proof of age is required at first visit).

  • Program membership duration: July 2nd, 2010 until August 31, 2010. All teen memberships expire on August 31, 2010.

  • Valid between the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm, seven days a week. Last check-in is at 3:00pm. All workouts must be completed by 4:00pm.

  • Teens may workout up to 2 hours per day.

  • It's FREE.

Parent or guardian must be present at first visit. Valid at all GoodLife Fitness clubs and Nubody's Fitness Centres across Canada. http://www.goodlifefitness.com/TeenFitness/TeenFitness.aspx. (AJ -May 28)

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ST. ANTHONY’S CHURCH LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS: St. Anthony’s Church will be holding their annual Feast Day celebrations the weekend of Saturday, June 12th and Sunday, June 13th. This weekend culminates with the holy procession through the streets of Little Italy on the Sunday.  Other activities include a barbeque, pasta feast and musical concerts. Volunteers would be involved in serving, manning barricades and other assorted duties. Community service hours would be given for any student who so requires. Please check out the Volunteer Binder in Student Services for more information, or contact the Church: St. Anthony’s Church, 427 Booth Street, 613-236-2304 (KW – May 21)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED –RACE WEEKEND: May 29-30, 2010 Ottawa's Race Weekend!  Volunteers are needed to work at the Sweat Check, water stations, information booths and more. For more information go to www.runottawa.com. (MP –May 21)

STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: June 18-20 at the Ferrari Festival.  You will be part of a team ensuring that the public do not get too close to the parked and roped off sports cars as well as helping with the Dream Ride fundraiser for charity. Three-hour shifts are available Friday evening, Saturday afternoon/evening and Sunday morning.  You can sign up for more than one shift.  Students are supervised and receive food and beverage vouchers as well as T-shirts and ball caps to keep.  Contact David Harding @ 613-294-4643 or dharding@magma.ca.  See Student Services for more information. www.fcaottawa.com. (AB –May 28)

clip_image008DRIVER EDUCATION – SUMMER 2010: Registration forms now available in Student Services.  Registration runs from May 4th to June 16th.  Sign-up quickly as class sizes are limited!  (KW –May 28)

SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION:

Summer School registration is on a first come first serve basis. Registration forms must be signed by your counsellor. (JH –May 28)

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BLACK CANADIAN SCHOLARSHIP: Deadline: May 31, 2010.  Award: $5,000 (non-renewable). The scholarship application form can be accessed on our website:   http://www.bcsf.ca/en/apply/guidelines.  Check out scholarships on the MTHS webpage, under grads for this and other scholarships.  Application must satisfy all selection criteria: Black Canadian Student graduating from a high school in the city of Ottawa, be admissible to a recognized Canadian university, demonstrate a need of financial assistance, be a Canadian citizen, demonstrate leadership in community involvement. (TC –May 21)

GRADUATION CEREMONY TICKETS: Each graduate will be given 2 tickets for family to attend the Graduation Ceremony on June 24. To request more than two tickets students must sign up in Student Services from Monday May 3 to Friday May 21. This does not guarantee you will receive the extra number of tickets requested. Tickets will be distributed starting Tuesday June 1. (JH –May 21)

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COMING UP…

  • May 19th & 20th – Gr. 7 & 8 Immunization Clinic

  • May 20th –Grad Day

  • May 21st – Prom

  • May 21st – Last Day to request extra tickets for Graduation Ceremony (Student Services)

  • May 24th – Victoria Day Holiday

  • May 28th – Blood Donor Clinic

  • May 31st – June 4th – Spirit Week

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