Thursday, January 13, 2011

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

~ Thought for the Week ~

If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. ~ Mother Teresa  

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PD DAY:  Friday January 14th, is a PD Day for all students.  Enjoy a long weekend! (Jan 13)

clip_image002LAST CALL FOR YEARBOOKS: The yearbooks are being ordered this week and if you haven't ordered a yearbook but you are interested in being entered for a lottery to buy one when they arrive, please let your homeroom teacher know or sign up outside Rm 103 by Thursday. (AP –Jan 13)

clip_image004POPCORN will be sold in the atrium during both lunches on Thursday, January 13.  $1.00/bag. (CHV –Jan 13)

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REACH FOR THE TOP: Reach for the Top will take place at the beginning of 7/8 lunch on Thursday, January 13. Bring your lunch and be ready to play! New members always welcome! (TC –Jan 13)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

REACH FOR THE TOP: The last game this week will be played today between the JFK Zombies and The Mans Club.  Next week begins on Tuesday with The P. B. Experience looking to crush The Council of Doom. The games begin at 11:35 in room 307. BE THERE ON TIME! Spectators are welcome. (JS –Jan 13)

clip_image008TEEN-RC: Many new titles at great prices are available including the first of a new Bone Trilogy - Quest For the Spark by Jeff Smith,  Darklight by Lesley Livingston,   Crocodile Tears by Alex Rider (#8), Sapphique (sequel to Incarceron) by Catherine Fisher,  I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore, Shaken by Eric Walter.  Check out other titles and deals at http://www.scholastic.ca/clubs/teenrc/january/TR_N_01_2011.pdf. Order forms are available in the library and are due on Thursday, January 13.  Make cheques payable to MTHS. (CHV –Jan 13)

WRESTLING: High school wrestlers are reminded of practice after school in the Caf gym on Wednesday and Thursday this week.  New wrestlers are welcome. (JL –Jan 13)

BADMINTON: High school badminton players interested in refereeing the Elementary School tournaments on Jan.13 and/or Jan.18 are asked to see Mr. Liska for details. (JL –Jan 13)

clip_image010STRATFORD 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)

clip_image012SAY 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)

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clip_image016TOP 20 UNDER TWENTY AWARD: Are you a well rounded young person who has demonstrated significant levels of innovation, leadership and achievement? Then check www.Top20Under20.ca for award information. (JH –Jan 13)

clip_image018VOLUNTEER 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)

clip_image020THE 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)

clip_image022NIGHT 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)

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clip_image026SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS: Scholarships are updated as the new information comes into Student Services. Check them out by going to the MTHS.ca website, under departments > Student Services > Scholarships and download the scholarship attachment at the bottom of the page.

clip_image028LAST CALL FOR GRAD WRITEUPS: Grad write-ups will be accepted until Monday January 17th, 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 29th, 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)

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clip_image033COMING UP…

  • Jan 14th – PD Day. No classes for all students.

  • Jan 19th – 21st – EQAO Grade 9 Math Testing

  • Jan 26th – Feb 1st – HS Exams

  • Feb 3rd  – HS Semester 2 begins

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