Tuesday, March 1, 2011

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

~ Thought for the Week ~

It is not the magnitude of our actions but the amount of love that is put into them that matters. ~ Mother Teresa

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PLAY PREVIEW FOR STUDENTS! Tuesday afternoon, students will have the opportunity to see a 15 minute preview of “Break a Leg”. Please wait for the announcement before coming down with your classes.

Period 4 HS:

Grade 9 & 10

1:35 to 1:50 - right after the bell.

Period 4 HS:

Grade 11 & 12

1:55 to 2:15

Period 6:

Grade 7 & 8

2:30 to 2:45

(KM –Mar 1)

PUBLIC SPEAKING: All grade 7/8 finalists going to the Legion, and any high school students presenting at the Legion on the weekend, please come to a meeting in room 306 today at your lunch. Mrs. Birmingham will be available during both lunches. (JB –Mar 1)

PLAY TICKETS: Hurry and get your tickets for this year’s play, a comedy, 'Break a Leg'. Play tickets will be on sale in the atrium from Thursday Feb. 24th until Wednesday March 2nd. All tickets are $7.00 each and all seats are general admission (no assigned seating). The play will run on Thursday March 3rd to Saturday March 5th. (KP –Mar 2)

YOGA: The drop in Yoga classes will continue on Mondays throughout March, from 3:05-4:05 PM. Classes cost $5.00 for each drop in class. Both staff and students are welcome. Come on out! (JR –Mar 28)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHESS TEAM: Any Grade 7 and 8 students interested in trying out for the Chess Team, please sign up in front of the Phys. Ed. office. (CN/MM – Mar 1)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

INTRAMURAL HOCKEY PLAYOFFS: Intramural Hockey Playoffs take place this week: Semi Finals begin Friday with All Out vs Teachers. March 1 Baked Hippos vs Happy Seals. Winning teams play Wed March 2 in the Finals. (DP – Mar 2)

I.L.I.D. MEETING: There will be an In Love and In Danger meeting Wednesday in Rm. 112 at lunch for those students attending the conference on Thursday. Please bring your permission forms with you. (VW –Mar 2)

REACH FOR THE TOP: The playoffs are here! This week's games will be Wednesday with Team World Domination vs Black, Brown, and Yellow and Thursday The Council of Doom vs J.F.K. Zombies. (JS –Mar 2)

JR BOYS VOLLEYBALL:

· There is a practice Thursday, February 24th after school in the caf gym.

· There is a practice on Monday, February 28th after school in the caf gym.

· We will be travelling on Tuesday March 1st to our First season game to Merivale High School.

· On Wednesday March 2nd we have a practice after school in the wood floor gym.

· Our second game at home vs. Sacred Heart is on Thursday March 3rd. (EM –Mar 3)

WANTED: A VOICE FOR STUDENTS! Interested in being a Student Trustee? You will assist your peers with complaints, questions and suggestions regarding your school or services, and bring those issues to the board. Term of Office: August 1, 2011 – July 31, 2012. Election: April 26, 2011. The Elected Student Trustee receives an honorarium of $ 2500. Each high school may select one candidate. Selection Deadline: April 15^th, 2011.

· Requirements:

Full time day high school student
Overall average of at least 70%
16 years of age or older when assuming office (parent/guardian permission required if under 18 yrs).

If you are interested in running for this position, or would like more information, please see Ms. Agnel in the main office. (MEA –Mar 11)

STUDENT SERVICES

ST. BRIGID’S SUMMER CAMP: Information is available in Student Services. See the job opportunities clipboard. Employment is open to any student aged 17 or older. The Counselor in Training Program is a two-week program open to students aged 15 and 16. Information on job opportunities and the training program for the summer of 2011 may be found on their website: www.stbcamp.ca. Application forms may be downloaded directly from the site. Forms should be sent to Joanne Cooke, 499 Island Park Drive, Ottawa, ON K1Y 0B4. (KW –Mar 1)

VOLUNTEER RESOURCES AT THE QUEENSWAY CARLETON HOSPITAL: Students are required to attend a Volunteer Information Session to obtain an application form. At this session, they talk about what it takes to become a volunteer at the hospital, time commitment, dress codes, and potential volunteer opportunities. Students may sign up on line: www.qch.on.ca using the "volunteer" tab on the left or phone their office at 613 721-4709. (KW –Mar 1)

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED FOR A PICNIC! Number of spots available: 30. Date: June 14^th. Hours: 4-9pm. Location: Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School, Longfields Drive Barrhaven. Contact: Assunta Ricciuti by email sueandbrad@live.ca **Please note as this is a French elementary school French speaking students are preferable. (KW –Mar 1)

GRADE 12 STUDENTS TAKING NIGHT SCHOOL COURSES: Please make sure your Guidance Counsellor is aware of this course and it has been added to the application sites. (JH –Mar 4)

GRADS

GRADE 12 STUDENTS WHO HAVE APPLIED TO CARLETON: A representative from Carleton will be in the library on Wed March 2 at 2:05 to discuss the next phase of the application process and to answer any and all questions. You must go to the start of period 4 and get permission from your teacher to attend. (JH –Mar 2)

SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY: Ottawa President's Reception - Monday, March 7, 2011.

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Meet and greet
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Guest speakers
8:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Admissions on the spot (bring your current high school transcript)

Refreshments provided. Location: Holiday Inn Select & Suites, 101 Kanata Avenue, Ottawa, ON. www.hisottawa.ca. RSVP: Meagan Knight; meagan.knight@smu.ca. 1-902-496-8760. (KW –Mar 7)

SAT'S: Any grade 12 student looking to write the SAT's for entrance to American Universities, there is a free seminar to outline the process and the exam on Thursday March 10 or Saturday March 12. See Student Services for more details. (JH –Mar 11)

U OTTAWA SPRING OPEN HOUSE is Friday, March 18, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come experience uOttawa! Over 60 presentations and workshops. Guided tours of campus, residences and sports facilities. There will be an Information fair bringing together professors, students and representatives from faculties and services. Register online uOttawa.ca/admission. (KW –Mar 11)

STAFF

JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday March 4^th is Jeans Day. This week our contributions will go toward a Women’s Health Centre in Tanzania. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (SD –Mar 4)

COMING UP…

Mar 2^nd – Ski club
Mar 3^rd – 5^th- School Play – “Break a Leg”. All seats General Admission.
Mar 9^th – Ash Wednesday. Lent begins.
Mar 10^th – Grade 7 & 8 Winter Activity Day
Mar 14^th – 18^th – March Break
Mar 31^st – Grade 10 EQAO Literacy Test

. . . Spring is coming!. . . .

Monday, February 28, 2011

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

~ Thought for the Week ~

It is not the magnitude of our actions but the amount of love that is put into them that matters. ~ Mother Teresa

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

SIREN TIME – REMINDER TO STUDENTS AND STAFF: Silent reading should occur every class Monday to Friday for the first 10 minutes of each period. All grades (7-12), teachers and staff make this a successful endeavour when we “Stop Immediately and Read Everything Now”. If you need reading materials, please stop by the library to pick up a SIREN box or bring your class to the library to pick out books that the students choose for themselves. (MO –Feb 28)

YOGA: The drop in Yoga classes will start again Monday February 7^th from 3:05-4:05 PM. Classes will run on Mondays throughout February. $5.00 fee for each drop in class. Come on out! (JR –Feb 28)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHESS TEAM: Any Grade 7 and 8 students interested in trying out for the Chess Team, please sign up in front of the Phys. Ed. office. (CN/MM – Mar 1)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

LOST CELL PHONE: A Blackberry Torch went missing during high school lunch on Friday, Feb. 18. There is a reward for its return. If you find this phone, or have any information, please see our Principal, Ms. Agnel, in the main office. (MEA –Feb 28)

HIGH SCHOOL INTRAMURALS: 5 on 5 Basketball signups have begun! Get your team in before March 1st. Games are full court. $1 per player. Forms available near the wood floor gym or see Mr. Prigent. (DP –Feb 28)

JR BOYS VOLLEYBALL:

· There is a practice Thursday, February 24th after school in the caf gym.

· There is a practice on Monday, February 28th after school in the caf gym.

· We will be travelling on Tuesday March 1st to our First season game to Merivale High School.

· On Wednesday March 2nd we have a practice after school in the wood floor gym.

· Our second game at home vs. Sacred Heart is on Thursday March 3rd. (EM –Mar 3)

· Requirements:

Full time day high school student
Overall average of at least 70%
16 years of age or older when assuming office (parent/guardian permission required if under 18 yrs).

If you are interested in running for this position, or would like more information, please see Ms. Agnel in the main office. (MEA –Mar 11)

STUDENT SERVICES

GRADE 12 STUDENTS TAKING NIGHT SCHOOL COURSES: Please make sure your Guidance Counsellor is aware of this course and it has been added to the application sites. (JH –Mar 4)

GRADS

SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY: Ottawa President's Reception - Monday, March 7, 2011.

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Meet and greet
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Guest speakers
8:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Admissions on the spot (bring your current high school transcript)

Refreshments provided. Location: Holiday Inn Select & Suites, 101 Kanata Avenue, Ottawa, ON. www.hisottawa.ca. RSVP: Meagan Knight; meagan.knight@smu.ca. 1-902-496-8760. (KW –Mar 7)