Thursday, May 5, 2011

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

~ Thought for the Week ~

It is impossible to walk rapidly and be unhappy. ~ Mother Teresa

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

LOLLIPOPS! Each Tuesday and Friday in May, the Ambassadors are selling lollipops during lunch. Don't forget your loonie! (MP –May 6)

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

POETRY CAFÉ/REACH FOR THE TOP - OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT: Any students who are part of the POETRY CAFE/REACH FOR THE TOP during the Open House tonight, are asked to go see Ms. Curtis in Room 235 before the end of the day today. (TC –May 5)

REACH FOR THE TOP: Reach For the Top will be held in Room 235 at the beginning of 7/8 Lunch on Thursday, May 5. Bring your lunch and be ready to play! New members are always welcome. (TC –May 5)

CANADIAN ECOLOGY TRIP: Grade 7/8 students participating in the Canadian Ecology trip, are asked to please return your medical information form to Ms. Stewart in Rm 130 immediately. (NS –May 6)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

GIRLS RUGBY: Girls rugby players are reminded that they should be dismissed from class at 1:30pm to prepare for their game. (CB –May 5)

SOLAR CAR RACE PARTICIPANTS: There is a mandatory meeting at lunch on Thursday May 5th in room 202. Bring the car and all work done to this point. (SS –May 5)

MARINE BIOLOGY TRIP SEPTEMBER 2011: There will be a very brief but important meeting this Friday at 11:25 in room 202 for all those students enrolled in SBI4U next year who are interested in going on the 5-day marine biology trip to New Brunswick. Please see Mrs. Sinclair or Ms. Pipkins if you are unable to attend the meeting. (JS –May 6)

ALL PEER HELPERS: Please check the bin in Student Services for your last peer helping visit instructions. You will need some time to prepare for your last visit, so please check your folders ASAP! (VW –May 6)

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 Service 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: We are in need of 35 more donors for our clinic on May 13^th. Please sign up through your homeroom teacher, or with Mrs. McLaughlin in room 130. (DM –May 12)

STUDENT SERVICES

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

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 – PUBLIC BOARD: Summer School information from the Public Board is available in Student Services. Summer school locations are Sir Wilfrid Laurier SS, Adult HS, Sir Robert Borden HS and Longfields-Davidson Heights SS. Summer schedule is from July 6th to July 29th.

Reach ahead classes are from 8:30 am to 3:15 pm. Make-up classes are from 8:30 am to 11:35 am and 12:10pm to 3:15pm. Registration takes place during the day from Monday, May 2nd to Friday, June 3rd from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Registration also in the evening at the high school site of the course choice.

May 17th (6pm to 7:30pm) Sir Robert Borden HS and LDHSS
May 18th (6pm to 7:30pm) Adult HS registration is at the Albert St. Education Centre, 440 Albert Street
May 18th (6pm to 7:30pm) at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School
Registration deadline for Reach ahead is June 3rd. (KW –Jun 2)

GRADS

GRADUATION CEREMONY – EXTRA TICKET REQUESTS: 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)

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)