Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Day 1 - H.S. & Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8

~ Thought for the Week ~

I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor? ~ Mother Teresa

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

clip_image002DRUMS ALIVE! Want to try something new as a physical activity?  Come out Wednesday after school at 3:35 in the dance studio to try Drums Alive.  Bring proper clothing and a water bottle. Drum sticks provided. (SS – Mar 9)

clip_image004PIZZA! Prom Committee will be selling pizza at the end of the day on Tuesday March 8 and Thursday March 10. Pepperoni and Plain Cheese slices will be available for $2.00 each. First come, first serve! (FZ –Mar 10)

MINI-ENRICHMENT: A reminder to students who were placed in a mini-enrichment course, that the deadline to withdraw is March 10th.  Please bring the signed form in to Mrs McLaughlin (room 130) if that is your decision. (DM –Mar 10)

clip_image006YOGA: 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)

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clip_image010GIRLS BASKETBALL: There will be grade 7/8 girls basketball practices Tuesday and Wednesday after school from 3 until 4:15.  (EM – Mar 9)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN LOVE AND IN DANGER MEETING: ILID meeting in Rm. 112 Tuesday at lunch. Please be prompt to discuss this week's activities. (VW –Mar 8)

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

REACH FOR THE TOP – SEMI-FINALS! The last round begins Tuesday with The P.B. Experience battling Team World Domination and the last game before the final will be Wednesday with the 5 Aces challenging the Council of Doom JFK Zombies. (JS –Mar 8)

clip_image012ARE YOU A FUTURE ENTREPRENEUR? Twenty-five ambitious business students will have the amazing opportunity to attend the 6th Annual Youth Entrepreneurship Conference on April 19th where they will have a chance to "look at Entrepreneurship as a viable career option and gain insight on how to run a business from young entrepreneurs and local business professionals in an engaging way."  This exciting day is filled with workshops, advice from successful young entrepreneurs, networking opportunities, and prizes!  Application forms are available in room 216 and are due back by Thursday March 10th. (SM –Mar 10)

clip_image014WANTED: 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 15th, 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)

clip_image016 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)

clip_image018EQAO 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)

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clip_image022JOB OPPORTUNITIES! Spring Masters will be here to set up a kiosk for Job Opportunities on March 8th during High School lunch. (PO –Mar 8)

OPTION SHEETS (OVER)DUE!! The Option Sheet contract was due Friday March 4. Option sheets handed in late are date stamped and this could affect elective choices. Please hand in ASAP. (JH –Mar 11)

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clip_image026ATTENTION ALL GRADS! Grad sweaters will be on sale until Friday this week.  Forms are available at Student Services, and can be dropped off there when complete. Get yours today!  Cheques should be made payable to “Organik Graphyx”. (LB – Mar 11)

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)

clip_image028U 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)

clip_image030GRADUATING 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 13th, 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)

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STAFF MEETING:  A reminder of the staff meeting, Tuesday March 8th, after school in the library. (SD –Mar 8)

clip_image034JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday March 11th is Jeans Day.  This week our contributions will go toward our Breakfast Program here at MT.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (SD –Mar 11)

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clip_image037COMING UP…

  • Mar 9th – Ash Wednesday.  Lent begins.

  • Mar 10th – Grade 7 & 8 Winter Activity Day

  • Mar 14th – 18th – March Break

  • 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

clip_image039. . . Spring is coming!. . . .   clip_image041

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