Monday, May 9, 2011

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

~ Thought for the Week ~

Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. ~ Mother Teresa

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

FIRST AUDITIONS FOR NEXT YEAR’S PLAY! The Drama Guild at Mother Teresa is proud to announce that the rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar will be performed on our stage in December of 2011. Students from grades 8 to 11 are welcome to audition to become part of the cast of one of the greatest stories ever told. The sign-up sheet is located outside the drama stage door and all those who wish to be a part of the production are asked to attend the first round of auditions which take place on Monday, May 9th at 3:05 on the stage. Check out the stage door for further info and announcements. (RL –May 9)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

RED MAPLE CLUB: The pizza party is at lunch on Friday, May 13th. Drop off your $2.00 by Thursday. (CHV –May 12)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

GIRLS RUGBY TODAY: Girls' Rugby players are reminded that they are to be dismissed from class at 2pm today for their game at Bell. (CB –May 9)

CHEMISTRY CONTESTS: Those students in, or having taken, SCH3U or SCH4U and are interested in writing a Chemistry contest should see Mr. Miller by Tuesday May 10. (RM –May 10)

DO YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOUR BLOOD TYPE IS? Staff from Canadian Blood Services will be in the atrium (Career Services) during HS lunch on Monday May 9th and Tuesday May 10th to type the blood of interested students. Minimum age to participate is 17 years. See Mrs. McLaughlin in room 130 if you would like more information. (DM –May 10)

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY: The Court at Barrhaven is looking for a student to complete 4-6 hours of data entry for community service hours. Please contact Don Henderson directly at 613-823-2763 if you are interested. (MO –May 11)

CO-OP STUDENTS: Students who signed up for co-op are reminded to submit their application with a current resume and $20 ASAP. For those students seeking a placement at Ottawa Police Services, you are asked to submit an application to co-op no later than Wednesday, May 11th. Application forms are available in Student Services and the Co-op Office in rm. 111. (KN –May 11)

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC:

The annual blood donor clinic is being held on May 13th in our gym. You must be a minimum of 17 years old and 50kg/110lb to donate blood. For complete eligibility requirements, please call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283).
UPDATE: Please remember to return your permission forms to Mrs. McLaughlin in room 130 if you are 17 years old and donating blood at the clinic on May 13th. Also, we are in need of 10 more donors at the May 13th clinic - please consider donating blood (see Mrs. McLaughlin to sign up) (DM –May 12)

HIGH SCHOOL TOUCH FOOTBALL INTRAMURALS ARE HERE! Come be a part of the final intramural of the year. 6 vs 6 one hand touch football (teams of 8). Check out the rules posted in the wood floor gym hallway to see if you and your team have what it takes to be crowned a champion. Games will take place at lunch on our main field (field width) weather permitting. See Mr. Currie or Mr. Prigent for details. $1 per player. Drop forms off to rm 117. (DP –May 16)

STUDENT SERVICES

SOLAR CAR PARTICIPANTS: There will be a meeting at lunch in Rm 202 on Monday May 9. Bring car, poster board and any other materials to assess and review the final product. Students must pick up permission forms for Friday's competition. Participants must see Ms. Soprovich as soon as possible for correct spelling of name and tee-shirt size. Students can email that information to sheila.soprovich@ocsb.ca if necessary. (SS –May 9)

PEER HELPERS NEEDED FOR FEEDER SCHOOL TOURS: Please sign up in Student Services to assist with the Grade 6 feeder school tours which take place next week. (JH –May 10)

ANOTHER CHANCE FOR SCHOOL RINGS! Jostens Rings will be back for Grade 11 and Grade 12 students during senior lunch on Wednesday, May 11th and Thursday, May 12th. It is the perfect opportunity for all grade 11 students to purchase their class rings in May and receive them in September and for the Grade 12 students who haven't had a chance to order one yet. By ordering in May, you will get your ring early and save money as well. (KW –May 12)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Are you a mature high school student who would like to complete your volunteer hours working outdoors? Do you enjoy working with people? Are you patient? You could be part of an innovative summer camp which involves working with teens and adults with Special Needs. Saturday, May 14th 2pm to 5pm, Sunday, May 15th 9am to noon (raindate), July 11th-22nd; Monday - Friday, 9am - noon. Location: 5480 Richmond Road, Nepean K2R 1G4. Contact: Kathleen Rooney @ 613 789-1212 or email: mailto:outdoorworkexperience@gmail.com. See information in Student Services. (KW –May 13)

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)

DRIVER’S EDUCATION: It's here! Driver’s Education for the summer. Locations for in class sessions are at All Saints HS, Sacred Heart HS, St. Joseph HS, St. Paul HS and St. Peter HS. Open to all students attending Ottawa region secondary schools. Must be at least 16 years of age and have a G1 license prior to July 4th, 2011. Registration runs from May 2 - June 17, 2011. Forms can be found in Student Services. (KW –May 31)

SUMMER SCHOOL: Both Catholic and Public School Board Summer School information and registration packages are available in Student Services. Pre-registration is from May 2nd to June 17th. (KW –Jun 2)

GRADS

SCHOOL LETTER FOR GRADUATES: A reminder that the School Letter Applications are due in Student Services no later than Tuesday May 10. The application requires teacher signatures so start the process now! (JH –May 10)

DEADLINES APPROACHING FAST! – GRADUATING STUDENTS: 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 13^th, 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 –May 13)

STAFF

NATIONAL DENIM DAY – TUESDAY MAY 10^TH: All staff are invited to wear denim on Tuesday May 10^th, in support of Breast Cancer Research. Donations of $ 5 may be made in the jar in the Main Office. Check out www.curefoundation.com for more information. Thank you for your generosity as we Help Fight Breast Cancer! (SD –May 10)