Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Day 1- H.S. & Day 4 - 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

LAST 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)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

PLEASE SEE MRS. BIRMINGHAM: Would the following students please come and see Mrs. Birmingham in room 306 to receive their prize for the Royal Canadian Legion art and writing contest: A.R., R.O., and D.F.. (JB –Jan 11)

TEAM YEARBOOK PHOTOS: There will be a team yearbook photo for the following seven 7/8 sports during period 4 today. If you are in one of these teams please listen for the announcements: Golf, Frisbee, Boys Gaelic Football, Girls Gaelic Football, Girls Handball, Boys Handball and Girls Soccer. (AP –Jan 11)

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

CO-OP STUDENTS: All co-op students please see your teacher about your employer thank you gift. For students interested in Matchmaker, the forms are at the front of the co-op box (for their class) in Student Services. (MO –Jan 12)

MATH ENRICHMENT: Reminder to all students in grade 9 to 12 math enrichment that we will meet at lunch on Wednesday January 12. Please bring your lunch, a pencil and a calculator. (NR –Jan 12)

MTSAID: There will be an MTSAID meeting on Wednesday at lunch in room 205. (MK –Jan 12)

MANGA CLUB: Meets Wednesday in Rm 138 this week, at lunch. (JS –Jan 12)

REACH FOR THE TOP: This week’s schedule begins today (Tuesday) with Team Elite seeking to destroy the Yacks . The next game is Wednesday with Team World Domination Grappling The P.B. Experience For intellectual superiority The last game this week will be played Thursday between JFK Zombies and The Mans Club. The games begin at 11:35 in room 307. BE THERE ON TIME! Spectators are welcome. (JS –Jan 13)

STRATFORD 2011: If you are interested in a field trip to Stratford next October, drop around to see Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138. (JS –Jan 13)

TeenRC: 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)

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)

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

TOP 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)

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)

GRADS

PROM COMMITTEE: There will be an important prom meeting on Tuesday January 11th (TODAY) at 11:30 in room 202. Please be on time. We will be planning the matchmaker and cake auction activities. Hope to see you all there! (KP –Jan 11)

UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE APPLICATION DEADLINES: A reminder to grade 12 students that the University application deadline is Wed January 12. The College deadline is Tuesday Feb 1. Any questions or concerns please see your Guidance Counsellor. (JH – Jan 12)

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)