Friday, December 10, 2010
Day 1- H.S. & Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8
~ Advent Thought for the Day ~
What if all be failure - I have no fear - if only one family - if only one little unhappy child is made happy with the love of Jesus, tell me will it not be worth all of us giving all for that? ~Mother Teresa
Just as in the parable of the Good Shepherd, God seeks always the last, the lost, the least.
Who in your life needs finding and bringing back to the fold?
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
WHOLE SCHOOL DOOR DECORATING: It's time to get out the Christmas decorations Titans! Decorate your homeroom doors with Christmas spirit by Wednesday December 15th! Your door can be decorated before this, but the judging will be happening on the Wednesday! The homerooms with the best doors for each floor will receive prizes!! (NR –Dec 15)
SPIRIT WEEK: Get ready Titans! It's Christmas, so it's time again for your annual Christmas themed spirit week (Dec 13 – 17)! On Monday, it's Bundle Up Day! Grab your hats, mitts, scarves and ski goggles and bundle up to go to class! On Tuesday, it's Ugly Christmas Sweater Day! Raid your closets for that glittery Christmas sweater or vest! Accessorize with Christmas earrings and pins if you wish to! On Wednesday, battle it out in Red vs. Green Day! On Thursday, put on those reindeer antlers and Santa hats for Christmas Headgear Day! On Friday, get cozy with your favourite Christmas pjs on Christmas PJ Day! Let's see that Christmas spirit Titans!! (NR –Dec 16)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
IMMUNIZATION CLINIC REMINDER: All grade 7 students and grade 8 girls are reminded of the Immunization Clinic scheduled for Monday December 13 and Tuesday December 14. Grade 7 students who have returned their permission forms will receive the Meningococcal C vaccine and grade 8 girls who have returned their permission forms will receive the second dose of the HPV vaccine. Students returned consent forms in September. If any students still have not returned forms, they may bring them to the clinic. Students are reminded to eat a good breakfast and to wear a top with short-sleeves on the day of the clinic. (CB –Dec 13)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC SPEAKING: High School students interested in participating in a public speaking contest in February are asked to see Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138. Speech length is 5-7 minutes and the topic is your choice. Top three speakers will be sent to the Legion competition on March 5. (JS –Dec 10)
GUITAR SHOWCASE: There will be a guitar showcase in the library on Friday, December 10th during high school lunch. Bring your lunches and check out some of M.T's talented guitar players! (AC –Dec 10)
STAND UP TO BULLYING SQUAD: Just a reminder to all members of the Stand Up To Bullying Squad to sign up in Student Services in their new groups for the Mandatory meeting on Monday, Dec 13th. (TC –Dec 10)
JR BOYS (GRADE 9-10) VOLLEYBALL! There are try-outs for the team on Tuesday, December 7th and on Friday, December 10th in the caf gym after school. (EM –Dec 10)
HS INTRAMURALS: Come out to the wood floor gym this week and next to see which team will be crowned champion - Season is short, playoffs begin next week - Finals Thursday! (DP –Dec 14)
HS INTRAMURAL FLOOR HOCKEY 3 ON 3: Team forms are available in the wood floor gym hallway or see Mr. Prigent. Deadline to submit a team is Tuesday December 14. Teams consist of 3 players and one goalie - at least one male and one female on the floor at all times. $1 per player. (DP –Dec 14)
SAY IT OUT LOUD: The sonnet deadline has been extended until Friday, December 3. The November winner will be announced on that day. The December writing contest is a SHORT STORY (500 words). The deadline is January 3. Please see Mrs. Simpson for details. (JS –Dec 17)
YOUTH VIDEO CONTEST – END THE STIGMA: The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health is excited to launch The Youth Anti-Stigma Video Contest, sponsored by Bell. Mental Illness- Make a Video, End Stigma. 1st Prize: $ 2500, 2nd Prize: $ 1000. Contest Deadline: 9th February, 2011. Winning videos (in French and English) will be premiered at the Gala in March! Visit their website http://www.youknowwhoiam.com to enter, and for contest rules. (AB –Dec 17)
STUDENT SERVICES 
OPPORTUNITIES:
See Mr. Hallarn if you are interested in either of these opportunities:
- Best Buddies Canada is a national charitable organization that helps provide meaningful friendships for people with intellectual disabilities. Through Best Buddies, students and people with intellectual disabilities are matched in one-to-one friendships based on their interests and spend time enjoying the same experiences most people take for granted – going for coffee, watching a movie or simply enjoying the company of a friend. Today, there are more than 200 Best Buddies chapters across Canada, in most major cities and rural areas.
- Best Buddies is also looking for people interested in volunteering to help sell 50 50 tickets at our designated Ottawa Sens home games. (JH –Dec 10)
GRADS 
GRAD PHOTO RETAKES: Grade 12 students wishing to have grad photo retakes must see Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services to book an appointment. Our retake day will be Thursday, December 16th. The appointments will be scheduled during school day hours. Students will receive appointment slips. (KW –Dec 15)
GRADS GRADS GRADS! Grad write-up notices have gone out! If you have not received a hand-out, please go to Student Services to pick one up. Please send these as soon as possible to MTHS2011@gmail.com.
Also, we would like to start collecting baby photos. E-mail these photos to MTHS2011@gmail.com OR hand in a physical copy to the box in Student Services with your name written on the back. The deadline is January 7th, but submit both your grad write-up AND baby photo before Christmas break for a chance to win a free yearbook!! (AP –Dec 17)
STAFF 
JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday December 10th, is Jeans Day. This week our contributions will go toward the Mother Teresa Christmas baskets, for those in need. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (SD –Dec 10)
STAFF MEETING: Reminder of the Staff Meeting after school on Tuesday December 14th. (SD –Dec 14)
COMING UP…
- Dec 12th – Third week of Advent begins
- Dec 13th & 14th – 7/8 Immunization Clinics
- Dec 13th – 15th – Grad Photos
- Dec 17th – Last day of classes before Christmas Break
- Dec 19th – Fourth week of Advent begins
