Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Day 1 - H.S. & Day 1 - Gr. 7 & 8 

~ Thought for the week ~

Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies. ~ Mother Teresa

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Welcome Back!

clip_image002LOCKS FOR LOCKERS: Students are reminded that only combination locks are acceptable for use at Mother Teresa High School.  If you change your lock during the course of this school year, please notify the main office of your new combination.  In addition, students are to occupy only the locker assigned to them by their homeroom teacher.  Unauthorized occupation of another locker will result in your lock being cut and all contents of the locker removed. (KL –Sep 9)

clip_image004ATTENTION ALL STAFF AND STUDENTS!  SIREN (Stop Immediately and Read Everything Now) continues at Mother Teresa H.S. for the 2010-2011 school year.  This silent reading time should occur at the beginning of EACH period and should last for 10 minutes. Please make sure to have reading material available to you for SIREN.  Teachers may ask students to read for pleasure or to read course-related work.  The library has SIREN boxes available for classes that need reading materials. Throughout the semester, our Principal, 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 10)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

7/8 PHYS ED CLASS LOCATIONS TODAY: Morning Gym classes: A/B (wood floor) gym.  Afternoon Gym classes: C/D (caf) gym (TF –Sep 7)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

SENIOR BOYS SOCCER: There will be a meeting TODAY (Tuesday, September 7th 2010) at the start of lunch in room 136 for all Boys interested in trying out for the SENIOR BOYS SOCCER team this season.  If you have any questions see MR. ROWLEY. (MR – Sep 7)

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL MEETING: There will be a mandatory meeting today at 2:55 pm in room 119 for all high schools students interested in trying out for the high school football team. (AC –Sep 7)

JUNIOR & SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL: There will be a meeting on Wednesday, September 8th 2010 at the start of lunch in room 136 for all Boys interested in trying out for the JUNIOR and SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL teams this season.  If you have any questions see MR. ROWLEY. (MR –Sep 8)

THE YEARBOOK COURSE – TGG3M: For students registered in the yearbook course, the first class will take place on Wed Sept 8 in room 104 at 11:30. Attendance is compulsory. (JH –Sep 8)

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TRYOUTS: There is a mandatory football tryout for all interested high school students Wednesday and Thursday at 3:00 p.m on the field behind the school. Phys. Ed. clothing and cleats are recommended. (AC –Sep 9)

STAND UP TO BULLYING SQUAD: The Stand up to Bullying Squad will meet briefly in the Career Centre located beside Student Services on Thursday, Sept 9th.  New members are welcome. (TC – Sep 9)

HIGH SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: The first high school environmental club meeting will be this Thursday, September 9th in room 102 at 11:40.  New members are welcome. (SR –Sep 9)

INTRAMURALS: Any student in grades 9-12, interested in helping out with intramurals semester 1 during lunch are asked to see Mr. Prigent in Room 117.  Community Service Hours are available each lunch period. (DP –Sep 10)

INTRAMURAL DODGEBALL: Start thinking about getting your teams together for MT's first Intramural Activity. Teams consist of at least one male and one female and a total of 8 players.  Forms will be available Friday outside of Room 117. Cost is $1/player. (DP –Sep 10)

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 10)

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 10)

STRATFORD 2010: Please see Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138 for information regarding the October Stratford trip.  Deadline is September 15. (JH – Sep 15)

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COURSE CHANGES: Students requiring course changes are asked to drop by Student Services in between classes or at lunch to sign the form. Do not sit and wait in Student Services as you will not be seen. (JH –Sep 10)

NIGHT SCHOOL: The Catholic Board is not running any night school courses this term. The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has its Fall Night School Program from September 20th to December 15th, with a limited number of courses. Registration starts on Sept 7, and the deadline is Wednesday, September 15th. Registrations during the day are done at Continuing Education, 440 Albert Street, Tuesday, September 7th to Wednesday, September 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. OR evening at the school offering the course choice (Adult High School or Merivale High School) on Tuesday, September 14th (6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.) or Wednesday, September 15th (6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.). Registration forms are available in Student Services and must be signed by one of our counsellors before you register with the Public Board. Info at www.ocdsb.ca/Secondary_Websites/continuweb/home.asp. (KW -Sep 15)

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EMERGENCY INFO SHEETS: Staff Emergency Contact information sheets can be found in your mailbox.  Please fill out and return to Sharleen in the main office as soon as possible. It is VERY important we have the most current information for you. (SD –Sep 9)

VOICEMAIL: Every staff member is provided with a Voicemail box to collect phone messages.  If you have not already done so, please set up your voicemail so that it will properly reflect as your mailbox. (Instructions can be found in your mailbox).  Please make sure to check your voicemail box often, to pick up those messages, so you may respond to them in a timely manner.  If you have any questions, please contact the main office for help. (SD –Sep 9)

PHOTOCOPY CODES: If you have not yet set up your photocopy code, please see Christine in the main office, as soon as possible, to do so. (SD –Sep 9)

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clip_image011COMING UP…

  • September 15th  – School Photo Day

  • September 16th – Program Night Open House

  • September 24th – Student fees due

  • September 29th – Oct 1st – Leadership Camp

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