Monday, April 11, 2011

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

~ Lenten Thought for the Day ~

A Lenten Reflection ~ Give up complaining - focus on gratitude. Give up pessimism - become an optimist. Give up harsh judgments - think kindly thoughts. Give up worry - trust Divine Providence. Give up discouragement - be full of hope. Give up bitterness - turn to forgiveness. Give up hatred - return good for evil. Give up negativism - be positive. Give up anger - be more patient. Give up pettiness - become mature. Give up gloom - enjoy the beauty that is all around you. Give up jealousy - pray for trust. Give up gossiping -control your tongue. Give up sin -turn to virtue. Give up giving up -hang in there!

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

FREE CHOCOLATE BAR!! To the first 72 people who enter the speed texting competition at lunch. Yes... grade 7 and 8's... this means you too. We will save enough for your lunch. Find the big banner in the cafeteria and at the tuck shop. Teachers... this means you too. All proceeds go to the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund. (LB –Apr 11)

SKI CLUB: Forms will be available in the main office for refunds for missed sessions. Forms will be available all week and due no later than Monday April 11th. (KN –Apr 11)

ATTENTION EVERYONE WITH A SWEET TOOTH! April 11th to April 15th our Business class will be selling cinnamon buns each morning in the atrium to support D.I.F.D. What is D.I.F.D? D.I.F.D stands for Do it For Daron, a charity that supports teen mental health. We'll be selling each cinnamon bun for 2 dollars and all profits will be going to D.I.F.D. Each bun you buy also gives you a chance to win a prize! Please support the cause and buy a delicious cinnamon bun... besides that, Bun Appetite! (SM –Apr 12)

POPCORN! Popcorn will be sold in the atrium during both lunches on Friday, April 15th. $1.00/bag. (CHV –Apr 15)

YOGA: The spring schedule for Yoga will run for 8 weeks from Monday, March 28^th, 2011 until Monday, June 6^th, 2011, from 3:05 – 4:05 pm. (There are no classes April 25^th, May 2^nd and May 23^rd.) Anyone interested in signing up for the next yoga session can contact julierollwagen@rogers.com, or, registration forms are available in the main office. (JR –Apr 18)

HIKE FOR LIFE: 22nd annual walk takes place on Saturday April 30, 2011. Pledge forms are available on the chapel bulletin board. (MD –Apr 21)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

FREE CONCERT! Bring your lunch to the library on Tuesday, April 12th to listen to the Grade 7 Junior Band perform. All are welcome. (IC –Apr 12)

POETRY SLAM CAFÉ: Any Grade 7/8 student interested in participating in a POETRY SLAM CAFE during our Education Open House on Thursday, May 5 is asked to go see Ms. Curtis in Room 235 for further details! No experience necessary!! Come to Room 235 BEFORE April 15!! (TC Apr 14)

GUITAR SHOWCASE GRADES 7/8: There will be a guitar showcase on Friday, April 15 during 7/8 lunch in the library. Bring your lunches to the library and check out some of Mother Teresa's talented guitar students. Please see Mr. Card to get a library pass for the show. (AC –Apr 15)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

IMPROV CLUB: Mondays at lunch in Rm 138...it's a blast. (JS –Apr 11)

MANGA CLUB: Tuesdays at lunch...Rm 138 (JS –Apr 13)

MTSAID- MOTHER TERESA STUDENTS AGAINST IMPAIRED DRIVING: There will be an important OSAID meeting Wednesday at lunch in room 205. (MK –Apr 13)

BASEBALL PRACTICES: There will be a baseball practice on Tuesday April 12 and Wednesday April 13. Meet at the back of the school at 3:15pm. Be there and be positive. (RR –Apr 13)

FIELD LACROSS PRACTICES: Field Lacrosse players are reminded that practices this week will be on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Please be changed and on the field for 3:00pm sharp. (JL –Apr 14)

GUITAR SHOWCASE GRADES 9 – 12: There will be a guitar showcase on Friday, April 15 during lunch in the library. Bring your lunches to the library and check out some of Mother Teresa's talented guitar students. (AC –Apr 15)

STUDENT SERVICES

TUTOR NEEDED: Looking for a female French tutor for a Grade 1 female student living close to Strandherd and Beatrice. Get together twice a week. Please call Kowshy at 613 440-3348. Thank you. (KW –Apr 15)

ABORIGINAL STUDENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM 2010 – 2011: Canada Revenue Agency is looking for students and recent graduates to fill a variety of exciting and challenging positions in areas such as: Audits, Human Resources, Information Technology and others. They offer flexible hours, advancement opportunities, career mobility and development programs. Salary range: $9.93 to $23.17. Open to Aboriginal students who are enrolled as full-time students in a recognized secondary or post-secondary institution. For more information, please visit Web site http://www.GoToCareers.ca/CRAJobs or call 1-866-652-9704. Only on-line applications will be accepted. (KW –Apr 21)

INFORMATION FAIR ON COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAMS for 2011 graduates and future graduates. Thursday, April 28, 2011; 6:30pm to 9:00pm at the Hellenic Centre, 1315 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, Ontario. Community agencies will be available to discuss their services and programs. Information will be available on financial assistance programs, social, recreational, educational and work support programs. (KW –Apr 28)

LOOKING FOR THE NEXT TOP YOUNG PHILANTHROPIST: One Dreem is looking for a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of time and money to good causes. One Dreem wants to give you $10,000 to fund your good cause. Enter your idea at youthgive.ca. Former NBA-star Jerome Williams and businessman John Tory will judge the finalists. Other prizes to be won include exclusive television & radio interviews, a free youth leadership workshop, lunch with a mystery philanthropist and a BlackBerry Playbook. Simply go to http://www.youthgive.ca and tell us your idea. They accept videos, photos and essays. Entries must be submitted by May 6, 2011. Start voting for your favourites beginning May 7, 2011. (KW –May 6)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – CANADIAN TULIP FESTIVAL: Friday, May 6^th to Monday, May 23^rd, 2011. Visit their website: www.tulipfestival.ca. Contact: mailto:volunteer@tulipfestival.ca or call (613)567-5757 ext. 236. Pick up an information sheet in Student Students. (KW – May 13)

GRADS

GRAD FEES DUE: Graduates are reminded to bring a $75 cheque made payable to "Mother Teresa High School" to room 132 by April 12^th for your commencement fees. You will be measured for your gown at this time. (DM –Apr 12)

ATTENTION GRADUATES: Applications for the Sens Foundation Scholarship are now available in Student Services. You must be applying for a full-time program at Algonquin College to be eligible. (RB –Apr 14)

ATTENTION ALL GRADS! Prom is right around the corner so make sure you buy your tickets! Tickets will be on sale for THREE DAYS ONLY April 13, 14, 15! They will be sold in room 205 at lunch. Tickets are $75 each. Don't miss out on a fun night! (NR –Apr 15)

GRADUATION CEREMONY: The Grad Ceremony will be held Wednesday June 29^th at 1:00pm at Mother Teresa HS. Each graduate will be given 2 tickets for their guests. Students that require more than 2 tickets must request the number of extra tickets by signing up in Student Services between Monday May 2^nd and Friday May 6^th. Signing up does not guarantee you will receive the number requested. Students should drop by Student Services the following week to find out how many extra tickets they will receive. (JH –May 6)

STAFF

JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday April 15^th is Jeans Day. This week our contributions will go toward Kayaking for Cancer. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (SD –Apr 15)