Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Day 1- H.S. & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8

~ Advent Thought for the Day ~

I took the change [of plan] as God sent - to get stronger to prepare my body and soul for His coming. Here I have nothing to think about - except how to live for others. ~ Mother Teresa
The ascetism of John the Baptist and the self-sacrifice of Mother Teresa are astonishing testaments to their faith. Think of one concrete step you can take to welcome Christ’s presence in your life.

7/8 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)

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)

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)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

MATH ENRICHMENT: Math Enrichment Groups will meet at lunch today. (TS –Dec 8)

CAPPIES: Please come to Rm 138 at lunch on Thursday, December 9 for our yearbook picture. (JS –Dec 9)

REACH FOR THE TOP: The action continues Thursday with the Team Elite seeking to destroy the JFK Zombies. Next week begins Tuesday with The Council of Doom Grappling Black, Brown, and Yellow for intellectual superiority. The games begin at 11:35 in room 307. BE THERE ON TIME! Spectators are welcome. (JS –Dec 9)

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)

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. 1^st Prize: $ 2500, 2^nd Prize: $ 1000. Contest Deadline: 9^th February, 2011. Winning videos (in French and English) will be premiered at the Gala in March! Visit 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

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 7^th, 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

ADVENT REFLECTIONS: Please remember the following options for staff this Advent Season.

Thursday Dec 9 at 3:15 Staff mass in the chapel (MD –Dec 9)

JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday December 10^th, 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)

COMING UP…

Dec 12^th – Third week of Advent begins
Dec 13^th & 14^th – 7/8 Immunization Clinics
Dec 13^th – 15^th – Grad Photos
Dec 17^th – Last day of classes before Christmas Break
Dec 19^th – Fourth week of Advent begins