Thursday, November 4, 2010
Day 1- H.S. & Day 1 - Gr. 7 & 8
~ Thought for the week ~
Good works are links that form a chain of love. ~ Mother Teresa
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
MISSING A BIKE? We had a bike turned into the office Thursday of last week. Any student who is missing one, please come to the main office. If you can identify it, we would like to return it to you. (JP –Nov 4)
BUS PASSES: Bus passes will be issued to all students who have a spot on our school buses. It is important that all students who ride on a school bus carry their pass with them and have it available to show the driver upon request. (CB –Nov 5)
ATTENTION MILITARY PARENTS & RELATIVES OF STUDENTS AT MOTHER TERESA: Any student who has a parent(s) or relative serving in the Canadian Armed Forces (army, air force or navy), police officer, or RCMP is asked to invite their parent(s)/relative to our Remembrance Day Service on Thursday November 11th. There will be two services, one at 9:00 am for students in grades 7, 8 and 9 and a second service at approximately 10:20 am for students in grade 10, 11 and 12. All guests are invited to a reception in the school library following the second service. You are asked to arrive in uniform and to sit in the reserved seats at the front of the auditorium. Please see Mrs. Kathy Landry in the main office or Mme Jacqueline Kinloch in room 234 for an invitation. (JK –Nov 5)
REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE -CADETS AT MOTHER TERESA: We are looking for students at MT who are involved in army, air or sea cadets to be a part of our service. You'll be asked to wear your uniform and to assist with carrying a flag, marching, etc. Please see Mme Milliard in Room 315. Your presence is essential and most appreciated with this very important day. (JK –Nov 5)
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)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
7/8 BOYS VOLLEYBALL: A reminder to meet Mrs. Frias at 3:00 today in the courtyard to walk to LDHS for the exhibition game. (TF –Nov 4)
REACH FOR THE TOP: All members of Reach For the Top are invited to go to Room 235 at the beginning of 7/8 lunch on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4. (TC –Nov 4)
7/8 MANGA CLUB: Manga Club meeting will be changed from Wednesday to Thursday this week. (CHV –Nov 4)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
HIGH SCHOOL SWIM TEAM: Please report to Room 202 at the start of lunch TODAY to have your team photo taken for the yearbook. Also, swimmers are reminded that there will be a practice at Walter Baker from 3-4 today as per the regular schedule. (JS –Nov 4)
* NEW*- STUDENT CLUBS!
- The MSA - Muslim Students Association will meet this Friday, at lunch in the Chapel *updated*.
- The DESI Group - Association of Indian and Pakistani Students will meet on Thursday, at lunch, in the Chapel. (MD –Nov 5)
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION POSTER/ESSAY CONTEST: Mother Teresa High School has a rich tradition of participating in the Royal Canadian Legion's poster, essay and poetry contest. If any high school students are interested in putting in an entry, and are not doing this activity in class, please come to room 306 for an entry form. Forms and literary or art work are due on November 11th. It would be wonderful to have more high school students participate this year. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Birmingham in room 306 on Tuesday. (JB –Nov 5)
SENIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: MANDATORY tryout on Friday November 5th after school. Gym to be announced later. Bring knee pads, water bottles and proper shoes/clothing. Team roster to be determined. (SS –Nov 5)
CAPPIES: There will be an after school meeting on Monday Nov 8th in Rm. 138. Please see Mrs. Simpson if you are unable to attend. (JS –Nov 8)
STUDENT SERVICES 
OSEF FRANCE CANADA: France-Canada Summer Exchange for students 13 to 17 years old. Discover France, experience the French language and culture. In July, live with a French Family and in August host a French Student. Ontario students' cost of the exchange program is $2,550 per student which includes Toronto-France return airfare, departure taxes and transfers in France, Paris excursions (Tour Eiffel, Bateau Mouche), Paris hotel (1 night), parent/student orientation, Toronto visit (Niagara Falls, CN Tower), Toronto hotel - 1 night, screening, selection of and matching of exchange partners, hospitalization and repatriation insurance and administrative fees. What is not included is supplementary medical insurance, personal spending money/passport fees, flight cancellation insurance and travel to departure city in Canada. To obtain a preliminary application form please contact: www.osef.ca. Come to Student Services for more information. (KW –Nov 5)
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)
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)
GRADS
SCHOLARSHIPS! The scholarship website is updated when new scholarships are sent to our school. The site has recently been updated and some scholarship highlights include:
- The Fireside Scholarship of $1000 due November 22, 2010
- The Terry Fox Scholarship of $7000 due Feb. 1, 2011
- Responsible Gambling is looking for you to do a radio ad and rewarding $1000 to the top ad and $500 to second place.
- Young Women in Public affairs is due Feb. 10, 2011
- Studentawards.com- Stay connected! Join on facebook or download the App to your iPod touch or iphone.
Check out the website by going to MTHS.ca, departments, student services, click HERE, and scholarships are on the left. (TC – Nov 4)
GRAD PHOTOS ARE COMING! URGENT: Grad photos are taking place the week of November 1st - November 5th in the library seminar room. If you haven't already done so, pick up the information leaflet in Student Services. You must make your own appointment on line at www.bookmygrad.ca. Our school code is MTH. ALL GRADE 12 students must have a yearbook picture taken. There is no cost for yearbook pictures and you don't need to make an appointment. See Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services for more information. You can also visit http://www.edgeimaging.ca or contact the company at 1-888-416-3343. (KW –Nov 4)
ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE VISIT: A representative from St. Lawrence College will be setting up in our atrium in front of Student Services this Friday for all interested students. (KW-Nov 5)
STAFF 
JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday November 5th, is Jeans Day, in support of breast cancer research. Your support is greatly appreciated. (SD –Nov 5)
COMING UP…
- Nov 1st – 5th – Grad Photos (Book appointments online)
- Nov 5th – High School Dance (7 – 10 pm)
- Nov 11th – Remembrance Day
- Nov 18th – HS Report Cards & Gr. 7/8 Progress Reports go home
- Nov 24th –Gr. 7/8 Parent Teacher Interviews. Early Dismissal (1:50 pm) for all students.
