Thursday, April 21, 2011

Day 2 - H.S. & Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8

~ Lenten Thought for the Day ~ Holy Thursday ~

Repentance is a decision to follow Jesus Christ and become his pilgrim in the path of peace.
~ Eugene Peterson (1932- )

 

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRIDUUM LITURGIES TODAY:

Period 1: Grades 10, 11 12. Liturgy will begin promptly at 9:15.

Period 2: Grades 7, 8, 9. Liturgy will begin promptly at 10:20.

Teachers: Seating plans will be posted on First Class. (MD –Apr 21)

clip_image002HIKE FOR LIFE: 22nd annual walk takes place on Saturday April 30th, 2011.  Pledge forms are available on the chapel bulletin board. (MD –Apr 21)

~ HOLY WEEK 2011 ~

 

~ Holy Week Reflection ~

 

clip_image004In this Holy Week, as you accompany Jesus to the cross, reflect on where you stand in the crowd. The innocent Jesus hanging on the cross is the innocent never-to-be-born, the innocent poor, the innocent abandoned elderly, the innocent in prison, the innocent who are "collateral damage" in war, the innocent caught up in today's human trafficking, the innocent _______. Through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault.

~ Barbara Molinari Quinby M.P.S., Coordinator of Social Justice Ministries, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Raleigh, N.C.

HOLY WEEK MASS TIMES FOR ST. ANDREW’S PARISH:

Sunday April 17th is Palm Sunday. Regular Mass times apply.

Tuesday April 19th:  Chrism Mass at 7:30 p.m. (Notre Dame Cathedral) Everyone is welcome!

Holy Thursday, April 21st:  Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7:30 p.m. (Parish)

Friday April 22nd:  Good Friday Stations of the Cross at 1:30 p.m. (Parish)  

Good Friday Service at 3:00 p.m. (Parish)

Holy Saturday, April 23rd: Easter Vigil Mass at 7:30 p.m. only (Parish). Reception to follow.

Easter Sunday, April 24th: Easter Sunday Mass at 10:30 a.m. only (Parish) (MD –Apr 21)

clip_image006STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS:  Are you a great leader?  Do you have new and creative ideas?  Do you want to help make Mother Teresa the best school in Ottawa?  Then you should become a member of MT Student Council!!  Information sessions for all grade 8 to 11 students will take place on Tuesday April 26th in Room 301 at the beginning of both lunches.  Also, a second session for high school students ONLY will take place on Wednesday April 27 in Room 301 at the beginning of senior lunch.  If you are unable to attend on either date, please see Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Bell-Dagenais, Mrs. McNeil or Mrs. Byrne by April 28, to obtain an information package.  It's time to join Student Council! (NR –Apr 27)

clip_image008MT SPIRIT WEEK! Our next Spirit Week is from Tuesday April 26th to Friday April 29th.  That's next week!  Tuesday is Element Day, wear red like Fire, blue like Water, green/brown like Earth and white/blue like wind. Wednesday is Toga Day! So embrace your inner Greek God or Goddess.  Thursday is Cartoon Day.  From Bart Simpson, to Stewie, to Mickey Mouse, show us your inner child.  Friday is Superhero Day.  Grab your tights, capes, masks and crazy abilities and come prepared to save (or wreck) the day! Go Titans!!! (NBD –Apr 29)

MULTICULTURAL SHOW AUDITIONS: Hey Titans! Do you have a talent from your culture that you want to show off? Come out and audition for our annual multicultural show. Auditions will be held in the Multipurpose Room on April 27th, 28th, and 29th after school. Can't make it after school? We will have a lunch time audition in the Dance Room on the 28th! Don't miss out - sign up outside of room 301. (NR –Apr 29)

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clip_image012LOCKER CLEAN OUT: Start the Easter weekend with a clean locker! Here is the schedule:

Period 5

1:15-1:30 - 7-03, 7-04, 7-06, 8-01, 8-02

1:30-1:45 - 7-07, 7-09, 8-03, 8-04, 8-07, 8-09

Period 6

2:05-2:20 - 7-01, 7-02, 8-06, 8-05

2:20-2:35 - 7-05, 7-08, 8-08, 8-10 (CB –Apr 21)

clip_image014GRADE 7/8 TOUCH FOOTBALL: Coach:  Mr.O'Donnell.  Supervisors Mrs.Becchina and Mrs.Torrie-Smith.  First Try out will be held Wed. April 27 and Thurs. April 28 at 3:05-4:15.  Bring cleats and water.  Meet at the back field near portables.  More information will be given at that time. (CB –Apr 28)

clip_image016POETRY CAFÉ:  Just a reminder about the Grade 7/8 Poetry Cafe that is being held in the School Library during MT’s Education Week Open House from 6:15 pm to 6:45 pm. Students are asked to go to Room 235 if they have any questions AND/OR to pick up the INFORMATION SHEET. (TC –Apr 29)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

clip_image018GRADE 11 PHYS ED: Mr. Liska's period 2 Phys. Ed class is to meet their bus in front of the school for the beginning of period 2. Be prompt. (JL –Apr 21)

MANGA:  Cancelled next week (Apr 25).  Come check out the Improv Club! (JS –Apr 21)

clip_image020OVERSEAS ENRICHMENT TRIP 2012 – RETURN TO VIMY RIDGE: Next year we are planning a trip, in conjunction with a number of high schools in our board, to Return to Vimy Ridge to participate in the ceremonies hosted by the Ministry of Veteran Affairs to commemorate the 95th Anniversary of The Battle of Vimy Ridge. Students will represent a given soldier who died at Vimy Ridge by creating a tribute and wearing a shirt at the ceremony bearing the name of the soldier. The 12 day trip will take us to Milan, Venice (Italy), Bern, Lucerne (Switzerland), Paris, Normandy(France), Ypres, Dieppe, Passchendaele, Flanders and Brussels (Belgium). We will have daily educational tours. More information to follow. (Open to gr. 9-12) departure date: March 31st 2012. (AB –Apr 21)

IMPROV CLUB:  Improv club members are reminded to come to Rm 138 on Tuesday, April 26 to practice for an upcoming "competition". (JS –Apr 26)

clip_image022COSTA RICA TRIP 2012: Attention all eco-adventurists! This year was such a success, we're planning it again for next year as well.  March 7th - March 14th 2012, you are invited to come and experience Costa Rica!  Rainforests, swimming in waterfalls, zip lining, kayaking, hot springs, chocolate, tree planting, volunteering at a local school, and more.  To reserve your seat on the plane, the deadline is May 1st - there is only room for 8 students who will be 16 yrs or older.  Don't miss out!!  If you're interested in the trip of a lifetime, please see Mrs. Ragaisis for more details. (SR –Apr 29)

 

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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)

clip_image026INFORMATION FAIR ON COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAMS for 2011 graduates and future graduates. Thursday, April 28th, 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)

clip_image028ST. BRIGID’S SUMMER CAMP: Don't forget the St. Brigid's Summer Camp; a private residential camp for boys and girls.  This camp holiday is offered to any child aged 8 to 14 regardless of family's financial situation.  Activities include considerable use of the water front, sport fields and indoor facilities when the weather is poor.  Hikes, canoeing, games, sing songs, storytelling, skits and campfire are highlights for our campers.  Registration is on Saturday, April 30th from 8:00 am to 10:30 am at St. John the Apostle Church, 2340 Baseline Road. Parents or guardians must come in person to sign up their own children. Also check their website address, www.stbcamp.ca for further information. (KW –Apr 29)

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 6th, 2011.  Start voting for your favourites beginning May 7th, 2011. (KW –May 6)

clip_image030VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – CANADIAN TULIP FESTIVAL: Friday, May 6th to Monday, May 23rd, 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)

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clip_image034PROM TICKETS:  Grads have one last chance to purchase their prom ticket or select their table. Ticket sales and table sign up will be on Thursday April 21st at lunch in room 205. Thanks to all the grads who purchased their tickets last week. We had a great response and it promises to be a very special night for all of you! (KP –Apr 21)

clip_image036ATTENTION GRADUATES – AWARD INFO: The Sylvester Quinn Memorial Award in the amount of $1000 is awarded to one graduate in each Ottawa Catholic High School to assist students in pursuing a post secondary education.  Applications for this award are now available in Student Services. (RB –Apr 21)

ATTENTION GRADUATES:  The Msgr. Paul Baxter Memorial Foundation Scholarship is a $1500 award to a graduate pursuing either a college or university education.  Applications for this award are now available in Student Services.  (RB –Apr 27)

clip_image038LOOKING FOR A PROM DRESS?? Fairy Godmother of Ottawa is a local non-profit dedicated to making prom night magical for all Ottawa area teens. Graduating high school students can be dressed free of charge for their special night. The dresses are stylish and in perfect condition so no one will know who has had the help of a fairy godmother! New and almost-new formal dresses, shoes and accessories are collected throughout the city and then distributed to Ottawa area high school students in need. Students who need a fairy godmother are asked to schedule a fitting by calling 613-232-PROM. (KP –Apr 29)

clip_image040GRADUATION CEREMONY: The Grad Ceremony will be held Wednesday June 29th 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 2nd and Friday May 6th. 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)

 

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clip_image045COMING UP…

  • Apr 21st HS Interim Report Cards go home

  • Apr 21st Co-Op Integration Day

  • Apr 22nd Good Friday  (no school)

  • Apr 24th Easter Sunday

  • Apr 25th Easter Monday (no school)

  • Apr 29th Thinkfast ** NEW Date**

     

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Enjoy a blessed Easter Weekend!

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