Monday, September 19, 2011
Day 2 - H.S. & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8
~ Thought for the Week ~
Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to be extraordinary. What we need is to love without getting tired.
~ Mother Teresa
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHEO CONNECTS! is a Free Information Series for Parents of 14 -18 year olds. The first session takes place Monday Sept 19 from 7 - 9pm. For a list of topics covered and registration info: www.cheo.on.ca/cheoconnects. (JH -Sep 19)
THE TERRY FOX FUNDRAISING “BATTLE” IS ON! The Terry Fox Fundraising "Battle" is on! The collection box will be in the atrium every morning waiting for your cash. Please give generously, but strategically, so that your class can win the points' competition and/or the contest for the most money raised. Rules are posted on the box if you forgot which money is positive and which money is negative. Good luck Titans! (NBD –Sep 21)
SPIRIT WEEK FALL 2011: Our first spirit week of the year begins next week! Here is the schedule:
Monday – PJ Day – 'cause it's Monday.
Tuesday – Employee of the Month Day – wear your work uniform, or dress like a worker.
Wednesday – Blast from the Past Day – raid your parents' closet.
Thursday – Titan Pride Day - dress up in your Titan gear and our school colours (blue and white).
Friday – Twin Day – you and your BFF can look just the same – triplets work too. (NBD –Sep 23)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
AMBASSADORS: Any student interested in becoming an Ambassador is asked to come to a meeting TODAY at 12:25 (beginning of lunch) in Room 230. Please bring your lunch. (MP –Sep 19)
CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING: 7/8 students interested in Cross Country Running are asked to sign up outside of the 7/8 Phys Ed offices. Practice dates will be listed underneath the sign up sheet. See Mr. MacCuaig if you have any questions. (MM –Sep 20)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
SR. BOYS VOLLEYBALL: Sr Boys Volleyball practices are Monday, September 12, Wednesday September 14, and Monday September 19, after school in the Wood Floor gym. Please come ready with running shoes, shorts and a t-shirt. If you have any questions please see Mlle McMurchy (room 233, 7-8 wing) or M. Atkinson. (EM –Sep 19)
NEW YORK CITY – May 2012: Are you interested in seeing one of the world's most exciting cities? Want to see a Broadway show? How about two? The Statue of Liberty? Trump Tower? Central Park? Canal Street? The 9/11 memorial? Our four day trip includes all of the above and more! If you would like to learn more, come to room 138 during lunch on Tuesday, September 20th to grab an information sheet and permission form. This trip is open to all senior students (grades 11 and 12 only). (NBD –Sep 20)
M.T.S.A.I.D (MOTHER TERESA STUDENTS AGAINST IMPAIRED DRIVING): Do you want to gain leadership experience while raising awareness about an important cause that affects too many youth? Then please join us for a brief meeting in room 209 on Wednesday September 28th at the beginning of lunch. New members welcome. (MK –Sep 28)
STUDENT SERVICES 
U.S. UNIVERSITY INFORMATION EVENING: Please join an information program evening with representatives from the Undergraduate Admission Offices of Brown University (Providence, Rhode Island), Columbia University (New York, New York), Dartmouth College (Hanover, New Hampshire), Harvard University (Cambridge, Massachusetts), Princeton University (Princeton, New Jersey), Stanford University (Stanford, California) and University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). Admission officers will address issues of particular concern to students applying from Canada such as academic programs, admission policies, costs and financial aid, and student life. There will be a general question and answer period as well as an opportunity to speak with individual representatives. The Ottawa session takes place on Monday, September 19th, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., Ashbury College, Theatre,362 Mariposa Avenue. 613 749-5954. http://bit.ly/njcc0J. (KW -Sep 19)
SCHOOL RINGS: A representative from Jostens Rings will be here on Monday, September 19th and Tuesday, September 20th during senior lunch time. Come and see the beautiful collection of rings. Booklets will be available in Student Services for pick up. Now is the time to start thinking about school rings, not just grad rings. (KW –Sep 20)
STUDY AND GO ABROAD FAIR: Ottawa Convention Centre, Trillium Ballroom Thursday Sept 29 from 1pm to 6pm. This free expo is an opportunity to learn about opportunities for studying overseas and in Canada and the US, as well as plan for gap year travel (volunteering, working abroad, language programs and internships). We have a great line-up of exhibitors in Ottawa - over 60 from around the world - including universities from the USA, Canada, Australia, England, Ireland, Korea, Hong Kong, Fiji, Sweden and Switzerland. We are also happy to include AUCC, CanLearn, Foreign Affairs and International Trade, and Education USA. You can see the full list on http://www.studyandgoabroad.com/exhibitor_list.html. (JH -Sep 23)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HARVEST DINNER: Volunteers are needed for Harvest Dinner at St. Patrick’s Parish, on Sunday, September 25th from 3pm to 8pm. Choose a shift of at least 2 1/2 hours. You will help with serving pie, resetting tables for the 2nd sitting just to list a few tasks. You will not be alone; you will be placed with an adult. Bring your community service hour form to get signed there. Please contact Nora Burnett (St. Patrick's Parish, Fallowfield) at 613 825-2049. (KW –Sep 23)
QUILTS! We have a unique opportunity for students to earn their volunteer hours right here at our school!
Victoria’s Quilts Canada is a non-profit organization making quilts for people with Cancer living anywhere in Canada. Demand for these quilts has increased dramatically in the past few years. Victoria’s Quilts is looking for students. Both boys and girls can help to tie and finish the quilts. Sewing skills are not required. Please sign up in Student Services. (KW –Sep 30)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
- Students needed to help hand out balloons at the Metcalfe Fair on Saturday October 1 and Sunday October 2. If you are interested in participating, please contact Lena Hillock, by sending her an email at lenahillock@rogers.com. (KW –Sep 30)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Check out www.volunteerottawa.ca/youth - a new website geared towards students volunteering in the Ottawa area and accumulating their 40 hours. Click the GO! Volunteer tab to search for Volunteer opportunities. There are numerous volunteer opportunities during the school year. At times, there are too many to post in the written announcements. We ask that you make it a habit to stop in to Student Services and check out what is available. (JH –Sep 30)
GRADS 
GRADE 12 UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE INFO: Grade 12's - The counselors will be visiting the grade 12 classes starting Thursday Sept 22 to discuss the application process for College and University. The following schools will be visiting MT to speak to the grade 12's: Carleton U Sept 29 at 10:00, Queen's Oct 5 at 12:30, Ottawa U Oct 6 at 9:00, Algonquin Oct 12 at 12:30, St FX Oct 21 at lunch, and Trent U Oct 26 at 2:00. (JH –Sep 23)
STAFF 
STAFF MEETING: Just a reminder that our next Staff meeting is on Wednesday, September 21st, after school. (MEA –Sep 21)
COMING UP…
- September 19th – 21st – HS Leadership Camp
- September 20th – 21st – Gr. 7/8 Leadership Camp
- September 22nd – Terry Fox Run
- September 23rd – Student fees due
- October 5th – Opening Liturgies
- October 5th – 6th - HepB, Menacta and HPV immunizations for Grade 7 & 8 Students
- October 7th – PD Day – No classes for all students
- October 10th – Thanksgiving Day
- October 11th – Photo Retake Day
~For information about St. Andrew’s Parish, including parish bulletins, please visit www.saintandrewparish.ca.
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