Monday, November 8, 2010

Day 1- H.S. & Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8

~ Thought for the week ~

I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world. ~ Mother Teresa

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONIES – REHEARSAL: All students involved in the Remembrance Day Ceremony have to attend a rehearsal Tuesday, November 9th at 3:00 pm, on the stage. Please talk with Madame Milliard in room 315 if you cannot attend it. (KM –Nov 9)

THANK A SOLDIER: This year at Mother Teresa Catholic High School we are giving students and staff an opportunity to Thank a Soldier. Your donation of a toonie will go to the Royal Canadian Legion's Troop Morale Fund. The funds raised will buy our soldiers currently serving in Afghanistan a Tim Horton's coffee and doughnut. Anyone who donates a toonie will have the opportunity to sign a banner that will be displayed in the atrium and they will also have their name put into a draw for some great prizes. You can Thank a Soldier on Nov. 8, 9 and 10th in the atrium during high school and 7/8 lunch. See Mme Kinloch if you have any questions. (JK –Nov 10)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ILID MEETING: There is an "In Love and In Danger" meeting on Monday November 8th at lunch in the chapel. All new and returning members are welcome. (VW –Nov 8)

CAPPIES: There will be an after school meeting on Monday Nov 8^th in Rm. 138. Please see Mrs. Simpson if you are unable to attend. (JS –Nov 8)

ATTENTION ALL REACH FOR THE TOP TEAM CAPTAINS: There is an important meeting at the beginning of lunch on Wednesday, November 10 in Room 307, regarding the upcoming season. Also, if anyone is still interested in entering a team please see Mr. Specht ASAP. (JS –Nov 10)

HS MATH ENRICHMENT: All Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Math Enrichment students are reminded of their first meeting at lunch on Wednesday, Nov 10^th, in the following rooms:

Grade 9 in room 301, Grade 10 in room 303, Grade 11 in room 317 and Grade 12 in room 322 (TS –Nov 10)

STUDENT SERVICES

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Check out these current opportunities, and more in Student Services!

· URGENT – TUTOR REQUIRED for a grade 5 student who is from Egypt; his first language is Arabic. This young man would need help in Language and Mathematics. He attends St. Andrew Catholic School. Please see Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services for more details. (KW –Nov 9)

CNIB is looking for volunteers to help with Xmas wrapping at Bayshore. (KW –Nov 12)
SALVATION ARMY - LF VOLUNTEERS! The Salvation Army will be kicking off their 2010 Christmas Kettle campaign from November 18th through to December 24th. Volunteers are asked that they attend the kettles in pairs for accountability reasons and give a minimum of two hours. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Dress is dark bottoms and light top and you can expect to stand for the duration of their shift - somewhere between 2 - 4 hours. There is an application form to complete for those interested students. See Mrs. Watkinson for more information or contact 613 241-1573 ext 320, or chris_penton@ottawaboothcentre.org. (KW –Nov 12)
URGENT REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS: Cancer Society and the Youth Living The Dream Beyond Our Borders are teamed up to make cancer history. Please contact Sandra Louis-Jeune, National Coordinator at 613 946-2338 or 613 831-6432 or by email at livingthedream@rogers.com.

Raise funds for cancer research and services for people living with cancer by:

· selling and delivering daffodils during the Daffodil Days

· giving out postcards for Girls Night In Program

· canvassing your street during the annual fundraising canvassing campaign

· helping with In Honour, In Memoriam and bequest donations

The YLDBB exists to provide High School, College and University students of every race, religion and socio-economic background with meaningful opportunities for spiritual development, social interaction, and volunteering service to exceptional organizations. (KW –Nov 19)

· FRIENDS OF HOSPICE: The Friends of Hospice Ottawa group is looking for volunteers. Please contact Ruth Cameron, Director, Event Planning and Financial Management at 613 591-6002 ext. 27 or e-mail: ruthcameron@friendsofhospiceottawa.ca. (KW –Nov 19)

JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Please drop by Student Services. Latest opportunity is from Dr. Gilka. Students are needed to do some word processing, managing email, essay writing, simple accounting....flexible hours. For further information, please call Dr. Gilka at 613 440-0254. (KW –Nov 12)

GRADS

ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY VISIT: Grade 12's: St Thomas University, (New Brunswick) will have a table set up in the atrium during lunch on Wed Nov 10 to answer questions and discuss programs. (JH –Nov 10)

COMING UP…

Nov 11^th – Remembrance Day
Nov 18^th – HS Report Cards & Gr. 7/8 Progress Reports go home
Nov 24^th –Gr. 7/8 Parent Teacher Interviews. Early Dismissal (1:50 pm) for all students.
Nov 28^th – Advent Begins