Friday, September 17, 2010

Day 1 - H.S. & Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8

~ Thought for the week ~

Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger, a much greater poverty than the person who has nothing to eat. ~ Mother Teresa

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

TERRY FOX RUN SCHEDULE: Today is our Terry Fox run. Teachers are asked to please walk with their class at their scheduled time:

HS period 1, and 7 & 8 periods 1-3 - as regularly scheduled
10:40 - Grade 11 & 12 classes leave for their walk (teachers and students)
11:00 - Grade 9 & 10 classes leave for their walk
11:45 - Grade 7 & 8 classes leave for their walk
12:15 - HS students return to class and resume the regular afternoon schedule
1:08 - Grade 7 & 8 students return to class and resume the regular afternoon schedule (CB –Sep 17)

BATTLE OF THE GRADES: Wear your colour for the Terry Fox Run on Friday. Show your school spirit and support your grade! The colours for each are: Grade 12 – Black, Grade 11 – White, Grade 10 – Blue, Grade 9 – Red, Grade 8 – Green, Grade 7 – Yellow. Remember your donations for Friday as well! Bring a $1 on Friday morning for face painting in the atrium! (MM –Sep 17)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

GIRLS GAELIC FOOTBALL TRY-OUTS: Monday September 20^th & Tuesday September 21^st from 2:50 - 3:45. Meet in the C/D gym. (TF –Sep 20)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

SIGN UP FOR DODGEBALL TODAY! Look for the table in the atrium or the folders in the wood floor gym area to pick up a sign up sheet. Cost is $1 per player - Deadline Friday September 17. Any questions, see Mr. Prigent this week. (DP –Sep 17)

HS CROSS COUNTRY: Cross Country Runners are to check out the schedule posted on the door of Room 305 and outside the first floor workroom off the atrium. After Friday, September 17, new runners will not be welcome. All money and forms are due to Mrs. Galbraith as soon as possible. The competitive season is coming up quick and only those who have paid and made it to practice will be eligible to compete! (MG –Sep 17)

SAY IT OUT LOUD: MT's writing contest is accepting opinion essays for the month of September. Submissions are due to Rm 138 by September 30. See Mrs. Simpson for details. (JS –Sep 17)

THE BIG PULL: Mother Teresa Titans are the defending champions in the High School Division. This Tug of War competition takes place Saturday September 25 from 9 am to 3 pm. The cost is $25 and includes a t-shirt and lunch and fundraises for the Ottawa Mission. 10 Hours of Community Service are available for those wishing to sign up. Grade 11 and 12 students only. (DP –Sep 17)

9 RUN RUN: Mother Teresa's Emergency Response Focus Program is Supporting this Charity Run in Stittsville (from Sacred Heart High School) on Saturday October 23, 2010. Community Service Hours available for those who wish to participate. See Mr. Prigent for details or visit http://www.9runrun.ca. (DP –Sep 17)

EUROPEAN ENRICHMENT TRIP (LONDON, PARIS, THE ALPS 2011): Grades 9-12 There are a few spots left for the overseas trip this Easter to London, Paris and The Alps. If you have already signed up or are interested in joining the group there will be a meeting in room 201 Tuesday September 21 during lunch. Please sign up outside room 201 if you are able to attend the meeting. (AB –Sep 21)

STAND UP TO BULLYING SQUAD: The Stand Up To Bullying squad will meet Monday Sept 20th at lunch in the Career Centre. All new members are welcome. (TC –Sep 20)

YEARBOOK COURSE: We are still looking for a few good people to join the Yearbook course. This is a credit course that runs all year, so you have the opportunity to earn 9 credits this school year. You meet 2 mornings per week, (before school), and 1 lunch time per week. You will learn the many skills and software required to put together a fantastic school yearbook. Looks great on a Resume for anyone interested in a future career in the publishing industry. If you are interested see Mr. Hallarn in Student Services. (JH –Sep 22)

RING SALES: Looking to get a high school ring? We have good news for you. Jostens Rings will be back Monday, September 27th and Tuesday, September 28th during high school lunch to take your orders in the atrium. Check out the posters in the atrium. A deposit of $60.00 is required on the order days. Deposits can be cash, cheque (payable to JOSTENS), Visa, MC, or Amex. You can design your own ring at jostens.com. It’s so easy! (KW –Sep 28)

STUDENT SERVICES

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – ELECTION HELP: Get some serious volunteer hours in with the Step-Up-Campaign. Joe King is running in Barrhaven (Ward 3). Help is needed in the following areas: Barrhaven Day (Oct 3), ongoing website maintenance, sign assembly, posting of signs etc.. Contact the team at 613-825-9497, joe@joeking.ca, or though the website www.joeking.ca. (KW –Sep 17)

LOOKING FOR A TUTOR: Looking for responsible student who can help with tutoring a 7 yr old girl with: reading, writing, comprehension, French and some math. In home and/or we can come to you depending on location. Evenings and weekends are ok. Please feel free to contact us with your rates per hour and availability. Contact Sandra Salgueiro by email : sl_salgueiro@yahoo.ca. Location is in Barrhaven, at Woodroffe and Paul Metivier. (KW –Sep 21)

LOOKING FOR PEER TUTORS: Student Services is looking for peer tutors. You can earn community service hours or $8.00 an hour. If interested, please pick up an application in Student Services. (MP – Sep 22)

DRIVER’S EDUCATION: Registration for Driver's Ed begins Wed Sept 15 and is on a first come first serve basis. Important information and How to Register can be found on the Ottawa Catholic School Board website under Continuing Education. http://continuingeducation.ottawacatholicschools.ca. (JH – Sep 22)

COMING UP…

September 24^th – Student fees due
September 29^th – Oct 1^st – Leadership Camp