Thursday, February 3, 2011

Day 1 - H.S. & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8

~ Thought for the Week ~

In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love. ~ Mother Teresa

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

CAFETERIA NEWS:

ALARM SPECIAL!! Starting February 8th, every Monday and Tuesday you will have a chance to win your lunch for free! An alarm will be set to go off sometime over Junior or Senior lunch and if you are the lucky student standing at the cash when it does then your entire lunch order is on us! All you have to do is be in line at the right time! Good luck!

TOONIE DAZE AT THE CAF!! Starting January 31st, every Monday we will be showcasing lunch items and snacks for only $ 2. We will also be upgrading our daily special to include fries or a drink & snack for only $ 2 extra!! (JM –Feb 8)

PIZZA! Pizza will be sold after school in the atrium on Wednesday, Feburary 9th. $2.00/slice. (CHV –Feb 9)

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

RED MAPLE CLUB: Red Maple Club is cancelled on Friday. Next meeting will be February 11th. (CHV –Feb 4)

7/8 BADMINTON: Attention Grade 7 & 8 Students interested in trying out for Badminton. Please sign up on the list posted outside room 332. Grade 8 students only will be invited to a try out on Thursday, February 3rd @ 3 - 4:30 PM and both Grade 7 & 8 students may attend the try-out on Friday, February 4th @ 3 - 4:30 PM. There will be additional try outs next week - stay tuned. Speak to Mrs. Jewitt if you are unable to attend. (AJ –Feb 4)

ACTS will meet on Tuesday, February 8^th at lunch time. (MD –Feb 8)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

WELCOME BACK TO SEMESTER 2!

ROOM CHANGES!!!

Students please note the following room changes for Semester 2

Period 1 ENG 1L/2L Ms. Wosik from 134 to 112

Period 1 ENG 2P Ms Pasco from 324 to 134

Period 2 IDC 4U Mr. Miller to 212

Period 3 ENG 3U Ms. Wosik from 134 to 112

Period 3 ENG 1D Ms. Coxall from 100 to 134 (JP –Feb 3)

OSAID MEETING: There will be an important OSAID meeting at the beginning of lunch today, in room 205. (MK –Feb 3)

BACKSTAGE HAIR AND MAKEUP FOR PLAY: Students who signed up to work backstage on hairstyling and makeup for the school play, are reminded of the important meeting after school on Thurs. Feb. 3 in Rm 112 from 3:00 -4:00pm. (CS –Feb 3)

GIRLS FUTSAL: Any high school girl who is interested in playing Futsal (indoor soccer) is invited to try-out on Thursday February 3^rd, from 3 – 4:30 pm. Please meet in the caf gym ready to go! (SM –Feb 3)

JR BOYS VOLLEYBALL: There is a practice on Thursday, February 3rd after school. (EM –Feb 3)

RETURN YOUR TEXTBOOKS!! High School students are reminded to return their textbooks, pay any outstanding fees and bring back any materials that they owe to the school prior to the beginning of second semester in order to ensure that they are eligible to receive report cards and second semester textbooks. Students with outstanding items will NOT be issued textbooks or report cards until those items are cleared. (CB –Feb 4)

HS INTRAMURALS: Students and Teachers are advised that Intramural Floor Hockey will resume on Monday February 7. Please check the schedule Friday for the updated matches. (DP –Feb 4)

SEMESTER ONE ART STUDENTS: Please pick up your sketchbook from Ms. Stuart before Friday. February 4th. (CS –Feb 4)

MSA IMAX TRIP: All students attending the MSA IMAX movie will meet in the chapel on Friday morning immediately after first period. The list of names will be on First Class for teacher verification. Students attending are reminded to either bring their own lunch or bring money to buy their lunch at the museum. (MD –Feb 4)

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS AVAILABLE: If you would like to get four hours of community service work right here at Mother Teresa High School this Saturday evening from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. please see Mrs. Landry in the main office for details. (KL –Feb 4)

WHITE PINE CLUB: White Pine Club will meet on Monday, February 7th, 2011 during HS lunch. (CHV –Feb 7)

STAND UP TO BULLYING SQUAD: There is a very important meeting for Stand Up to Bullying members on Monday, Feb 7th at 11:30 in Room 112. All members must attend or see Ms. Coyle in Student Services if they cannot make it. New members are welcome. (TC –Feb 7)

GIRLS RUGBY PLAYERS: Any High School girls who are interested in playing on the team this year are asked to come to a meeting on Monday February 7 at lunch in the dance studio. Peter will be here to say hi. Practices will begin soon - see you there! (CB –Feb 7)

YOUTH MINISTRY: Youth Ministry will meet on Tuesday Feb 8 at lunch time. Agenda: Retreat planning. (MD –Feb 8)

DESI MEETING: The DESI Group will meet on Wednesday Feb. 9 at lunch time. All members must attend. (MD –Feb 9)

STUDENT SERVICES

LOST ITEM: A Mother Teresa High School student has lost his black leather wallet at the school last week. It was possibly left in the cafeteria. It contains his permanent resident card, OHIP and other cards. A reward is being offered. Please contact Cynthia at 613 293-5551. (KW –Feb 4)

COLLEGE APPLICANTS: Algonquin College will have a representative in Student Services at lunch on Monday Feb 7 to answer questions regarding the application process, portfolios, testing etc. Drop by to clear up any concerns you have. (JH –Feb 7)

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 –Feb 18)

COMING UP…

Feb 3^rd – HS Semester 2 begins
Feb 4^th – 7^th – Ste. Anne Ski Trip
Feb 9^th – Ski Club
Feb 10^th – Report Cards – Grades 7 to 12
Feb 16^th – Ski Club
Feb 17^th – 7/8 Parent – Teacher Interviews. Early Dismissal for all students.
Feb 21^st – Family Day Holiday