Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Day 2- H.S. & Day 4 - 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

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)

POPCORN will be sold in the atrium during both lunches on Friday, January 21, 2011. $1.00/bag. (CHV –Jan 21)

HOMEWORK FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE ILL: Now that flu season is upon us, grade 7&8 students please ensure that you have a buddy in your homeroom that you can contact for homework when you are sick as well as using your class homework site to keep up to date on missed work. High school students should ensure that they have a buddy in each of their classes that they can contact for missed work or assignments and important dates. Students are encouraged to use the buddy system along with any online homework postings available, to acquire their homework while they are off. (SD –Jan 26)

OVERDUE LIBRARY BOOKS AND FINES: Please return overdue library books and pay any fines before the end of the semester/term. (CHV –Jan 28)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

RED MAPLE CLUB: The Red Maple Club meeting for grades 7 & 8 will be changed to Thursday this week. (CHV –Jan 20)

7/8 BOYS BASKETBALL: Any grade 7 & 8 boys interested in playing basketball, are asked to sign up at Rm 340 by the end of this week. (MP –Jan 21)

ATTENTION GRADE 7 & 8 STUDENTS: Girls interested in trying out for this year's Floorball team are asked to sign up outside room 332. Try out dates: Thursday, January 20, from 3 - 4 PM in the Caf Gym, and Monday, January 24, from 3 - 4 PM - Caf Gym. The team roster will be posted Tuesday, January 25th and all players will be required to attend practice: January 25th from 3 - 4 PM in the Caf Gym. Tournament: Thursday, January 27th at MT. Questions? See Mrs. Jewitt. (AJ –Jan 24)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

SKI CLUB REMINDER: The February 2nd Ski club night has been rescheduled to tonight, January 19^th. (CT –Jan 19)

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

WHITE PINE CLUB: The White Pine Club meeting for grades 9 to 12 will be changed to Thursday this week. (CHV –Jan 20)

DO YOU LIKE PUBLIC SPEAKING? Are you interested in new leadership opportunities? Any high school students interested in doing a speech at the Royal Canadian Legion public speaking contest, please come and see Mrs. Birmingham in room 306 on Tuesday or Thursday. She will give you important dates at that time. There are only a few spots open, so you must see Mrs. B, so we know how many students are interested in representing our school. (JB –Jan 20)

JR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Junior Girls Volleyball players please meet in Rm 205 at lunch (11:30) on Thursday January 20^th. (SS –Jan 20)

SOLAR CAR COMPETITION: Do you like to build things? Do you enjoy competition? Are you concerned about the environment? Are you in Grade 9 to 12? If you’ve said YES to all of the above, come out to a brief meeting on Thursday January 20^th, in Rm 205 at 11:45, to discuss the Solar Car Competition. (SS –Jan 20)

EUROPEAN ENRICHMENT TRIP: APRIL 16, 2011 (57 DAYS TO GO): There will be an important planning meeting at lunch on Thursday January 20 in room 201. Topics to be covered will include: optional excursions, rooming lists, free time, social organization and packing list. (AB –Jan 20)

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)

STRATFORD 2011 - TWO NIGHTS:

Oct 13 -- Jesus Christ Superstar and The Grapes of Wrath and a studio tour

Oct 14 -- Pre-show presentation, Twelfth Night and Merry Wives of Windsor

Oct 15 -- Acting workshop

Please see Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138 for details! (JS –Jan 26)

NEPEAN REDSKINS FOOTBALL CLUB 1ST ANNUAL SUPER BOWL SATURDAY TOUCH FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT: Location: LONGFIELDS-DAVIDSON H.S., 149 Berrigan Drive, Barrhaven. Date: SATURDAY FEBRUARY 5TH 2011, 9am-5pm. Rosters: Maximum of ten (10) players per team. Cost: $200.00 per team.

Costs include: Minimum of 2 games, T- shirts for all participating players, Each team will get $50.00 to spend at Broadways (valid February 5th and 6th only)

Awards will be handed out to teams participating in the division finals.

Heavy weight hooded sweat shirts to the champions
Sweat shirts to the finalists
Plaque will also be placed on the wall at Broadways with the winning team and their roster on it

Registration can be done at Broadways Bar and Grill or Barrhaven Source for Sports. For information regarding the tournament please contact Rob Webb or at 613-314-8182 cell. (KZ –Jan 26)

STUDENT SERVICES

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)

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER HOURS? Looking to have some fun doing it? It's the Weekend to End Women's Cancer. We are looking for a number of volunteers to help with hair and make-up, male and female modeling, decorating/take-down, etc. The Fashion show will be held on Saturday, March 5th, 2011 at the National Arts Centre. Volunteers are needed from about 2:30pm until clean-up is finished. If interested, please contact Courtney and Lauren, ASAP, by email. Lc.events@hotmail.com It's going to be an amazing time so don't miss out ! (KW –Jan 26)

DRIVER’S ED: Driver Education Program Information and Registration Forms for Winter 2011 are in Student Services. Students may register either by mailing/dropping off the registration form to the Continuing Education Department (570 West Hunt Club Road), or by having a parent call 613 228-3338 to register with Visa or MasterCard payment. Open to all secondary school students who are at least 16 years of age and have a G1 license (prior to February 28, 2011). Registration is open from January 17th - February 18th. First class starts March 2nd from 3:15pm to 6:00pm. (KW –Jan 26)

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES with the RA Centre. Information is available in Student Services. Application forms are also available on line at www.racentre.com. (KW –Jan 26)

MATH TUTOR NEEDED: Looking for a math tutor for a Grade 4 boy who attends Msgr. Paul Baxter School. Please contact Mr. Sarpong at 613 869-8878 as soon as possible to discuss arrangements. (KW –Jan 26)

GRADS

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)