Monday, September 20, 2010

Day 2 - H.S. & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8

~ Thought for the week ~

Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to be extraordinary. What we need is to love without getting tired. ~ Mother Teresa

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

7/8 DODGEBALL: All teams that registered for 7/8 dodgeball please check the schedule posted in front of the phys. ed. offices for your game dates. Today’s teams are King Cobras vs No Names (12:30-12:45 ) and Platypus vs The Flaming Pinatas ( 12:45 - 1:00 ). (CN –Sep 20)

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)

ATTENTION ALL GIRLS IN 7-8: If you are interested in trying out for the volley-ball team there is a brief meeting in room 233 with Mlle McMurchy Tuesday Sept 21 at the start of 7/8 lunch. Bring your lunch. (EM –Sep 21)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

HS INTRAMURALS: Due to the Terry Fox Run on Friday – TODAY (Monday) will be the last day to hand in teams and fees for the 2010 edition of Intramural Dodgeball. Forms and Fees can be given to Mr. Prigent or any Senior P.E. Teacher on Monday. (Wood floor Gym Hallway). (DP –Sep 20)

SR BOYS VOLLEYBALL: There will be a follow up tryout for the Sr. Boys Volleyball team on Monday Sept 20 after school, in the wood floor gym. (CA –Sep 20)

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)

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 24)

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 24)

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

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)

UNIVERSITY FAIRS: John McCrae Secondary School, 103 Malvern Drive, Nepean is hosting the Ontario University and Atlantic University Fair in the Food Court on the 2nd Floor. All 21 Ontario Universities and 16 Atlantic Universities will be present at the Fair.

ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY FAIR IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH FROM 10:45 AM TO 12:15PM
ONTARIO UNIVERSITY FAIR IS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH FROM 9:30 AM TO 11:00 AM

The fair is open to all parents and students. (KW – Sep 30)

GRADS

GRADUATING STUDENTS/COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS POLICY: In the past, it has been the practice of some graduating students to leave their Community Service Hours to the last month of school, thereby jeopardizing their graduation in June. As a result, the following policy is in place at Mother Teresa: All graduating students must have completed their forty hours of community service by the date of the school prom if they intend to attend their graduation dance. The earlier the better! We are encouraging all our graduating students to submit their hours to Student Services by May 6^th, 2011. Forms are available in Student Services, the main office, or on the Mother Teresa website. (SD –Sep 30)

COMING UP…

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