Monday, June 14, 2010

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

EXTRA YEARBOOKS FOR SALE: There are a limited number of extra yearbooks for sale. There will be a lottery for the extra books. Students who would like to enter the lottery must drop off a cheque for $50 (payable to Mother Teresa High School) to the main office. Students MUST make sure their name and homeroom number written in the "MEMO" portion of the cheque, or else their cheque will be disqualified. Cash will NOT be accepted. The LAST day to submit your cheque is Monday, June 14. The lottery will take place at 3:05 pm on Monday, June 14, and yearbooks will be distributed to the lottery winners in homeroom on Tuesday, June 15. (AH –Jun 14)

TACKLE FOOTBALL – GRADES 8 TO 11: There will be an important meeting Tuesday, June 15 in room 119 at 11:45 for all students in grades 8 to 11 who are interested in playing football next year. Attendance is mandatory. (AC –Jun 15)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

TI-NSPIRE - GRADE 8 PRESENTATIONS: What: A presentation to provide information to grade 8 students about the TI-Nspire calculators, which they will have the opportunity to purchase next year. Where: Library. When: Please see the schedule below. Make your way to the library with your Period One class. No announcement will be made. The presentation will last for most of period one. (JG -Jun 14)

Monday June 14^th (Day 1)

8-08 C. Stuart
8-11 L. Coulombe
+ Any missing students from Wed., Thurs., Fri.

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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. This will be our last meeting of the year. (AH – Jun 14)

YOUTH MINISTRY LUNCH: Everyone who has been involved in any way with Youth Ministry is invited to the end of year lunch in room 110 on Monday during high school lunch. (DH –Jun 14)

EUROPEAN ENRICHMENT TRIP 2011: All students interested in traveling to England, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria and have returned your permission slips, are encouraged to sign up on-line before exams begin. See Mrs. Brady in room 201 if you need any more information. (AB –Jun 16)

STUDENT SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT ST. ANDREW: St. Andrew Parent Council is organizing the Year End Event at the school on June 17th, 2010 (Thursday) @ 5:00 - 8:00 pm. They are looking for 17 students interested in getting their volunteer hours done. (We would like to have 2 or 3 students who are good at art who would be responsible for face painting.) Please contact andrea@vronsky.ca, or at 613-843-1815. (NP –Jun15)

NEED A SUMMER JOB, TUTORING, $10/HR, POSSIBILITY TO INCREASE? Looking for a mature, energetic and enthusiastic tutor to work with an 11 year old high functioning autistic boy to improve his reading and writing skills and to develop his social and conversational skills. Training will be provided. Time: July and August from Monday to Friday, 3.5h/day. 76 Sunvale Way, Barrhaven. Please call Margaret: 613 843-1144 (evenings) or email:margaret.balcerzak@gmail.com. (KW –Jun 15)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: High School students: Do you need to fill your school requirements of 40 hours of volunteering? Looking for a fun, festive place to volunteer? The Canada Day Arts Festival will run from June 30 through July 4. We have 2 locations: Queen Juliana Park near Preston and Carling, and Andrew Haydon Park in Nepean. There will be a midway, petting zoo, pony rides, food concessions, face painting, balloons, and a stage with various performers. On July 1, we have a fireworks show at Andrew Haydon Park over the Ottawa River. Volunteers are needed between 11 AM and 8 PM; June 30 to July 4. Possible duties include giving directions and offering assistance to patrons, putting up posters, delivering and/or handing out brochures, helping vendors and musicians with small tasks, and others. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Chris at info@canadadayfestival.com, 613-567-4532 to let them know which days and hours you might be available. Whether you’re available for 2 hours or 20 hours, we appreciate your time! (KW –Jun 18)

GRADS

GRAD REHEARSAL: Attention all graduates. There will be a commencement rehearsal Monday, June 14th at 2:15. It is really important that all graduates attend the rehearsal. If you have a spare please make sure you are there. (NS –Jun 14)

GRADUATION CEREMONY TICKETS: We have been able to increase the number of seats available at the Graduation Ceremony. As a result, students that had originally requested extra tickets are now eligible for the number they requested, up to a max of 5. Students are asked to drop by Student Services to pick up their tickets by Tuesday June 15. A reminder that the guests require the tickets in order to attend the ceremony. (JH –Jun 15)

STAFF

CLASSROOM FIRST AID KITS: On Tuesday June 15^th, we will be replenishing classroom First Aid Kits. After Homeroom announcements on Tuesday, we will be calling for classrooms by floor. Teachers, please be prepared to send the First Aid Kit down to the atrium with a responsible student, when called. The kit will be replenished, and then returned with the student. (JP –Jun 15)