Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Day 2 - H.S. & Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8
~ Lenten Thought for the Day ~
Sinful men and women can be changed into new creatures by the marvelous work of God in Christ Jesus, which is prior to all experience. ~ Oswald Chambers
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
MINI-ENRICHMENT: Gr 8 - 11 students who were not originally placed in a mini-enrichment course must see Mrs. McLaughlin in room 130 today. (DM –Mar 22)
PIZZA! The prom committee will be selling pizza after school in front of the Tuck Shop on Tuesday March 22 and Thursday March 24. $2.00 a slice. Cheese and Pepperoni available. (FZ –Mar 24)
B.U. GROUP MEETING: The B. U. group is meeting in the chapel on Thursday March 24 during 2nd period. The students attending will be posted on First Class. (MD –Mar 24)
48-HOUR YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL: Groups of students are invited to create short films around a theme that will be shared just before the race begins! No experience required. Check out fybynews.com for details on the FYBY (For Youth By Youth) 48-hour film race! (MP –Mar 25)
CHAPEL DURING LENT: The chapel is available for personal and class prayer throughout Lent. (MD –Mar 25)
YOGA: The spring schedule for Yoga will run for 8 weeks from Monday, March 28th, 2011 until Monday, June 6th, 2011, from 3:05 – 4:05 pm. (There are no classes April 25th, May 2nd and May 23rd.) Anyone interested in signing up for the next yoga session can contact julierollwagen@rogers.com, or, registration forms are available in the main office. Please complete the registration form along with payment and return to the school office by Friday March 25th. (JR –Mar 28)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
HOMEROOM TEACHERS: PLEASE READ THIS TO YOUR HOMEROOM CLASS TODAY!! Any Grade 7/8 student who is interested in the 7/8 SWIM TEAM is asked to come to an information meeting on Tuesday, March 22 at the beginning of 7/8 lunch. Please bring your lunch and your jacket as you will be going outside after the meeting. (TC –Mar 22)
ACTS MEETING: ACTS is meeting on Tuesday March 22 after Jr. Lunch in the chapel. (MD –Mar 22)
RED MAPLE CLUB: Red Maple Club will meet on Thursday this week. (CHV –Mar 24)
7/8 GIRLS BASKETBALL: There will be Gr 7/8 girls basketball practices Wednesday, March 23rd and Friday, March 25th this week after school from 3:05-4:15. (EM –Mar 25)
ATTENTION GRADE 7 & 8 BADMINTON TEAM: M.G. & D.C. are asked to stop by room 332 before school, during snack break, during lunch or after school, as soon as possible. (AJ –Mar 25)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
YOUTH MINISTRY: The Youth Ministry Team is meeting on Tuesday at Lunch time in the Career Centre. (MD –Mar 22)
PIZZA LUNCH FOR BACKSTAGE HAIR/MAKEUP CREW: Students who worked backstage on Hairstyling and Makeup for the school play, are invited to a Pizza lunch on Wed. Mar 23 at 11:25 am in room 112. (CS –Mar 23)
H.S. BADMINTON: Tryouts will take place this week. Senior age tryout (born in 1994 or earlier) will be Tuesday, March 22. Junior age tryout (born in 1995 or later) will be Wednesday, March 23. Please see Mr. Liska if more information is needed. (JL –Mar 23)
WHITE PINE CLUB: White Pine Club will meet on Thursday this week. (CHV –Mar 24)
SPRING CONCERT BAND: Students interested in forming a Concert Band at MT this spring are asked to meet in room 100 at 11:05 on Thursday, March 24th. You must have experience playing a woodwind or brass instrument as well as an ability to read music. Be part of the Band. Come out and Blow Your Horn! (RL –Mar 24)
CO-OP INTEGRATION DAY: Reminder to all co-op students! Thursday March 24 is a Co-op Integration Day and a Shortened Schedule Day. Please check the co-op website to make sure you have your work ready for Thursday. (MO –Mar 24)
COMING UP - JR BOYS VOLLEYBALL:
- 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)
HS GIRLS SOCCER: Any high school girl interested in playing soccer for the school team, is asked to attend a brief, but MANDATORY meeting on Tuesday March 29th at 11:30 sharp in room 110. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. McSwiggan. Grade 9’s are welcome! (SM –Mar 29)
STUDENT SERVICES 
BYTOWN BRIGANTINE INC: Bytown Brigantine Inc is looking for volunteers and has a great little brochure on summer camps and voyages. Drop by Student Services for the brochures. For their volunteer opportunities, visit their website at www.tallshipsadventure.org. (KW –Apr 1)
DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is being held on the weekend of June 17th-19th. Over 300 volunteers help to make the Festival a success in the following areas: pre-event and post-even set up, silent auction, main tent, docks and staging, team services, site safety/maintenance, children's area, media tent, VIP area, welcoming crew, alternates/floaters, stage/entertainment. Interested? Visit their website at http://www.dragonboat.net and fill out the online application. Volunteers receive training and orientation, meal vouchers, water, parking passes, a volunteer T-shirt, a volunteer handbook, and an invite to the volunteer party. Questions? Email: volunteer@dragonboat.net. (KW –Apr 8)
GRADS 
GRADUATION BURSARIES: Graduating students, come get information on the application process for the various graduation bursaries. Meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 22, (Day 2), during Period 3. Students will report to their Period 3 class and wait for a call-down to the Multi-purpose room. (RB –Mar 22)
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY VISIT: Representatives from the Dominican University in Ottawa will be in the atrium during lunch Thursday March 24 to discuss their programs and how to apply. (JH –Mar 24)
SAT PREP COURSE FOR U.S. COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE: If you are interested in attending a prep course running in April see Mr. Hallarn for details. (JH –Mar 25)
STAFF 
PASTORAL TEAM MEETING: We will meet on Wednesday after school from 3:15 to 4:00. (MD –Mar 23)
COMING UP…
- Mar 21st – Mar 23rd – Literacy Test Prep – Grade 10’s – during Period 2
- Mar 24th – Co-op (in-school) Integration Day.
- Mar 24th – Grades 9 – 12 Parent Teacher Interviews. Early dismissal for ALL students.
- Mar 31st – Grade 10 EQAO Literacy Test
