Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Day 1 - H.S. & Day 1 - 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
SIREN - “GET CAUGHT READING BY THE PRINCIPAL”: Starting Tuesday September 21.
Attention all staff and students! Please make sure to have reading material available to you for SIREN. SIREN stands for Stop Immediately and Read Everything Now. This silent reading time should occur at the beginning of EACH period and should last for 10 minutes. The library has SIREN boxes available for classes that need reading materials. Starting this week, Mrs. McDonald will award prizes to lucky participants through her “Get Caught Reading by the Principal” campaign. Now is the time to get ready to read. (MO –Sep 24)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
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)
7/8 CROSS COUNTRY: There will be a practice Tuesday September 21st and Thursday September 23rd for all grade 7/8 students who are trying out for cross country running. Please meet Mme Kinloch after school by the portables. Be prepared to run. The cross country running meet is Wednesday September 29th for those who do make the team. (JK –Sep 23)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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)
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 – POLICIES AND DEADLINES: 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 policies are now in place at Mother Teresa:
· PROM: All graduating students must have completed their 40 hours of community service if they intend to attend their graduation dance. The earlier the better! Hours must be submitted to Student Services by May 13th, 2011.
- GRADUATION: In order to attend the Graduation Ceremony, students must have the 40 hours of community service completed by Friday June 10, 2011.
Forms are available in Student Services, the main office, or on the Mother Teresa website. (SD –Sep 30)
COMING UP…
- September 24th – Student fees due
- September 28th – 29th – 7/8 Leadership Camp
- September 29th – Oct 1st – High School Leadership Camp
