Friday, March 4, 2011

Day 1 - H.S. & Day 5 - 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

POPCORN: Popcorn will be sold in the atrium during both lunches on Friday, March 4. $1.00/bag. (CHV –Mar 4)

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

7/8 REACH FOR THE TOP: REACH for the TOP will be held on Friday, March 4. Come to Room 235 at the beginning of 7/8 lunch. New members are always welcome! (TC –Mar 4)

7/8 BOYS HOCKEY TEAM TRYOUTS:

Tryouts - Grade 7 - Thursday, March 3rd, 3:30-4:30 at the Splx, Rink 3
Tryouts - Grade 8 - Friday, March 4th, 3:00-4:30 at Walter Baker (TS –Mar 4)

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. Sign ups are only until Friday this week. (CN – Mar 4)

ATTENTION 7 & 8 BADMINTON TEAM: Congratulations on a fantastic season! Your coaches are very proud of you all! Come on out Monday, March 7^th, 3 - 4 PM for some open court time as well as a team photo. Treats will also be served! Any 7 & 8 teachers are invited to come out to challenge our champs to a match! (AJ –Mar 7)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

SAY IT OUT LOUD: Final call for February submissions. The choice of topic and form is yours. Drop off your submission to Rm 138 by Friday. Start thinking about the March contest. Students are asked to write a monologue or dialogue of 500 words maximum. (JS –Mar 4)

STRATFORD 2011: Please get your permission forms and deposit in by Wednesday, March 2 at the very latest. We are still looking for people to join us on the trip. All Stratford 2011 participants are asked to meet briefly in Rm 138 on Friday, March 4. This is an important meeting. If you cannot attend, please see Mr. Rowley or Mrs. Simpson before Friday. (JS –Mar 4)

IMPROV CLUB: The Improv Club will meet next Monday (March 7) at lunch in Rm 138. Drop by for a try! (JS –Mar 7)

MANGA CLUB: Meets Tuesdays in Rm 138. New people always welcome! (JS –Mar 8)

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)

COMING UP - JR BOYS VOLLEYBALL:

Practice Monday March 7th after school in the wood floor gym.
Away game at Redeemer Christian Tuesday March 8th (do not forget your jersey!)
Practice Thursday March 10th, after school in the wood floor gym.

AFTER MARCH BREAK

Practice, Monday March 21, after school in the wood floor gym
HOME game, Tuesday, March 22 against Notre Dame
Practice, Wednesday March 23, after school in the wood floor gym
Away game Thursday, March 24 at Deslaurier High School (EM –Mar 24)

EQAO LITERACY TEST PREPARATION: During the month of March, extra help/practice is available in the library seminar room before and after school in preparation for the test on Thursday, March 31, 2011. (CHV –Mar 25)

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)

JOB OPPORTUNITIES! Spring Masters will be here to set up a kiosk for Job Opportunities on March 8th during High School Lunch. (PO –Mar 8)

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)

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)

GRADUATING STUDENTS – POLICIES AND DEADLINES: In the past, it has been the practice of some graduating students to leave their Community Service Hours to the last month of school, thereby jeopardizing their graduation in June. As a result, the following policies are now in place at Mother Teresa:

· PROM: All graduating students must have completed their 40 hours of community service if they intend to attend their graduation dance. The earlier the better! Hours must be submitted to Student Services by May 13^th, 2011.

GRADUATION: In order to attend the Graduation Ceremony, students must have the 40 hours of community service completed by Friday June 10, 2011.

Forms are available in Student Services, the main office, or on the Mother Teresa website. (SD –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)

GRAD ACTIVITIES HELP: A reminder of the meeting during HS lunch on Friday March 4^th in room 132 for anyone interested in helping with Grad Activities this year. (DM –Mar 4)

COMING UP…

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 24^th – Co-op (in-school) Integration Day.
Mar 24^th – Grades 9 – 12 Parent Teacher Interviews. Early dismissal for ALL students.
Mar 31^st – Grade 10 EQAO Literacy Test

. . . Spring is coming!. . . .