Monday, January 17, 2011

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

~ Thought for the Week ~

If we want a love message to be heard, it has got to be sent out.
To keep a lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it. ~ Mother Teresa

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PIZZA SALES: Pizza will be sold after school in the atrium on Tuesday, January 18. Cost: $2.00/slice. (CHV –Jan 18)

FREE CLASS -BASIC POWER YOGA - OPEN HOUSE! Come and enjoy a FREE Yoga class. Open House on Thursday January 20^th, 2011, 3:15 – 4:15 pm in the dance studio. Mats are limited, so bring your own and bring a water bottle.

· Why Yoga? Tone muscle and build strength, increase flexibility, relieve stress, lose weight, improve overall health. All students and staff welcome! (JR –Jan 20)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to the 'Destroy Platypus' dodgeball team who defeated the defending champions 'King Cobras Elite Dodgeball Squad'. (TF –Jan 17)

INTRAMURAL 3 V 3 BASKETBALL: Sign ups will start Tuesday at lunch. (TF –Jan 18)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

STRATFORD 2011: Planning for the October Stratford trip will take place on Monday, January 17 at lunch in Rm 138. Students will be able to give their input on plays and dates. The experience is fantastic, so come on out! You won't regret it! (JS –Jan 17)

REACH FOR THE TOP TRAVELLING TEAM: Anyone interested in playing on the Inter-High School Reach For the Top team please see Mr. Specht by the end of the day Monday, January 17. (JS –Jan 17)

MTSAID MEETING: There will be an MTSAID meeting on Wednesday at lunch in room 205. (MK –Jan 19)

SAY IT OUT LOUD: Postcard Fiction (150 word story) is due at the end of the month. Please give submissions to Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138. (JS –Jan 21)

STUDENT SERVICES

VOLUNTEER HOURS OPPORTUNITY FROM VICTORIA QUILTS CANADA: Two representatives will be coming to Mother Teresa High School on Monday, January 17th, at 3:30pm in the library to show anyone (students and staff) who is interested in learning about the quilting process and willing to work on quilts. As you may know, this non-profit organization’s goal is to make quilts to give to people with cancer in Canada. The hope is to form a group to meet once a week after school to work on these quilts. High school students can claim their hours as community service hours. For more information, please see Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services. (KW –Jan 17)

VOLUNTEER ABROAD SUMMER PROGRAMS: Interested in visiting Nepal, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Peru, Ecuador, Ghana or Tanzania? The Volunteer Abroad Summer Programs are a selection of international service projects designed for Canadian secondary school students 16 to 19 years of age. Volunteers will assist communities in need while gaining valuable international experience prior to attending college or university or entering the work force. Brochures are available in Student Services. (KW –Jan 18)

THE YOUTH IN POLICING INITIATIVE is a summer employment program with the Ottawa Police Service for youth 14-17 years of age and attending a secondary school program. The goal of the Youth in Policing Initiative is to give young people an opportunity to develop job skills while enhancing police and community relations. The program is for youth who may experience barriers to success and would benefit from this unique opportunity. For More Information: www.ottawapolice.ca/en/community/teenlounge/YIPI.aspx. (JH -Jan 21)

NIGHT SCHOOL – WINTER 2011: February 22nd to June 1st - from the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. Registration during the day from Monday, January 24 to Tuesday, February 15th at 440 Albert Street, Ottawa from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Evening registration is at the high school of your choice (Adult High School or Merivale High School) on Monday, February 14th (6pm - 7:30pm) and Tuesday, February 15th (6pm - 7:30pm). Registration deadline is February 15th. Registration forms are available in Student Services and must be approved by your counsellor and also signed by you and your parents.

Make-up courses are offered at Merivale HS. Make-up Chemistry (SCH4U), English (ENG4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) and Advanced Functions (MHF4U) will be offered for students who were not successful in obtaining these credits or who passed but want to improve their marks. Students considering a make-up course should have a final mark of 35% or more. Students should have taken the course within the last year and been in regular attendance until the end of the course. In order to meet the minimum hours required these courses will run from February 28th to April 27th. (KW –Jan 21)

ISE: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE INFORMATION MEETING: Monday January 31 at 7:30 at 440 Albert St. in the Lecture Hall. ISE offers 2 month, 3 month and Summer Exchanges to Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Quebec (Summer only). For more info see Mr. Hallarn. (JH –Jan 26)

GRADS

LAST CALL FOR GRAD WRITEUPS: Grad write-ups will be accepted until Monday January 17^th, at 3 pm. Email to mths2011@gmail.com. This is absolutely your LAST CHANCE to get your write up in! (AP –Jan 17)

FREE SAT – AMERICAN UNIVERSITY INFORMATION SEMINAR: Saturday, January 29^th, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, Ecclesiax/Glebe House, 2 Monk St, Ottawa (Hwy 417 & Bank St). Come find out about the American University Admissions process and requirements. (KW –Jan 21)

U OF O INFORMATION EVENING: University of Ottawa Information Evening and Fair is taking place on Thursday, February 24, 2011. This is an ideal opportunity to become familiar with their admission process, scholarships and bursaries, and international exchange opportunities, just to name a few topics covered. English presentations are from 6pm to 7:30pm. in the Alumni Auditorium, Jock Turcot University Centre (85 University Street). The information fair is from 5pm to 9pm. (KW –Jan 26)

COMING UP…

Jan 19^th – 21^st – EQAO Grade 9 Math Testing
Jan 26^th – Feb 1^st – HS Exams
Feb 3^rd – HS Semester 2 begins