Monday, November 29, 2010

Day 2- H.S. & Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8

~ Advent Thought for the Day ~

My own Jesus, what you ask is beyond me. I can hardly understand half of the things you want. I am unworthy. I am sinful. I am weak. Go, Jesus, and find a more worthy soul, a more generous one. ~ Mother Teresa

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

YEARBOOKS! Yearbooks go on sale today, Monday November 22^nd, priced at $45. The early bird special will be from 22^nd November – 3^rd December when the yearbook will be just $40. You can also personalize your yearbook with your name for just $5. Order forms should be distributed during homeroom on November 22^nd. You need to bring cash or a cheque with your order form to the school atrium during any lunchtime until December 17^th. Cheques should be made payable to Mother Teresa High School and the student’s name, grade and the word yearbook written in the memo portion. Remember pre-ordering is the only way to guarantee you get a yearbook and orders will not be accepted after the 17^th of December. (AP –Nov 30)

SKI CLUB: This year, we return to Camp Fortune for 6 sessions (Jan.12, Feb. 2,9,16,23 and March 2) Forms are available from Mr. Nearing (rm.111) and Ms. Stewart (rm.130). Completed forms are due back Friday Dec. 3rd. Space is limited so don't miss out. (KN –Dec 3)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

AMBASSADORS: The Ambassadors will be meeting TODAY at lunch in Room 230. See you there! (MP –Nov 29)

ATTENTION CAST MEMBERS OF “PAPER OR PLASTIC”: All actors are required to have his/her costumes at school on or before the Tuesday, November 30th rehearsal. Store costume in your locker and bring to rehearsal on Nov. 30th. (AJ –Nov 30)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

SAY IT OUT LOUD WRITING CONTEST: November competition is to write a sonnet. Final day to submit it to Rm 138 is November 30. October winner will be announced at the end of November. Please see Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138 with questions. (JS –Nov 29)

MTSAID- MOTHER TERESA STUDENTS AGAINST IMPAIRED DRIVING: There will be an important OSAID meeting Wednesday at lunch in room 205. (MK –Dec 1)

STUDENT SERVICES

SHAD VALLEY EXPERIENCE: An opportunity for a grade 10, 11 and 12 students to experience university life at a Canadian University for 4 weeks during the summer. Shad Valley is a well recognized program for high achievers that focuses on Science, Engineering, Technology, Entrepreneurship and Leadership. For more information and the application see Mr. Hallarn in Student Services. (JH –Dec 3)

GRADS

PICK UP GRAD PROOFS: Would the following students come to Student Services to pick up their grad proofs: A. and A.P., Z.P., C.S., D.A., J.B.A., A. A., E.W., M.E., J.M-P., D.M., E.P., and A.M.. (KW –Nov 29)

GRAD RINGS: Jostens is back on November 29th and November 30th during high school lunch in our atrium. They are here to deliver and take new ring orders. Come check out their catalog in Student Services. (KW –Nov 30)

ATTENTION UNIVERSITY BOUND STUDENTS: On Wednesday, December 8th, 2010, the University of Ottawa will host an information evening for prospective university students and their parents. This is an ideal opportunity to find out about our admission process, scholarships and bursaries. English presentation is at 7:30pm, French presentation is at 6 pm and the Information Fair is from 5pm to 9pm at Jock Turcot University Centre (85 University Street). Ottawa U will be broadcasting the presentations live on the Internet also. Event and webcast details can be found in the Events section of their website at: uOttawa.ca/admission. (KW –Dec 3)