Tuesday, April 12, 2011

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

~ Lenten Thought for the Day ~

The dearest idol I have known, Whatever that idol be,
Help me to tear it from thy throne, and worship only thee…
~ William Cowper, “O For a Closer Walk with God”

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ARE YOU A FAST TEXTER?? If so, you can win concert tickets to a sold out concert this summer. Show off your speed starting Monday at lunch. Look for the banner in the atrium. $1 per entry allows you to record your score and enter a draw to win any one of hundreds of dollars worth of prizes. Yes... grade 7 and 8's, and staff... this means you too. Free chocolate bar to the first 72 entrants!! All proceeds go to the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund. (LB –Apr 13)

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 15)

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

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

MTSAID- MOTHER TERESA STUDENTS AGAINST IMPAIRED DRIVING: There will be NO MTSAID meeting this week in room 205. Regular meetings will resume next Wednesday. (MK –Apr 13)

BASEBALL PRACTICES: The baseball practice on Tuesday April 12 (today) has been CANCELLED. Next practice is scheduled for Wednesday April 13 at the Hornet’s Nest field. 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)

OVERSEAS 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 31 2012. (AB –Apr 29)

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

STAFF MEETING: A reminder of the staff meeting, Tuesday April 12^th, after school in the library. (SD –Mar 8)

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)