~ Thought for the Week ~

I am ready to accept whatever He gives and to give whatever He takes with a big smile. ~ Mother Teresa

Friday, September 9, 2011

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

SIREN: We will be continuing with our SIREN (Stop Immediately Read Everything Now) literacy initiative this year. Please encourage your student to bring a novel, magazine, newspaper - anything they would like to read for pleasure as they will be afforded time in classes to read. (MC –Sep 9)

LOCKS FOR LOCKERS: Students are reminded that only combination locks are acceptable for use at Mother Teresa High School. If you change your lock during the course of this school year, please notify the main office of your new combination. In addition, students are to occupy only the locker assigned to them by their homeroom teacher. Unauthorized occupation of another locker will result in your lock being cut and all contents of the locker removed. (KL –Sep 9)

RICHARD SCARSBROOK – AUTHOR, TEACHER, ENTERTAINER: Richard Scarsbrook will be in the MT Learning Commons (Library) next week on Tuesday, September 13 from 10:15 -11:30. His most recent book, The Monkeyface Chronicles, won the Ontario Library Association White Pine award in May. Please check out his website below. If you would like to attend his presentation, please drop by the Learning Commons/Library for a pass. Website: www.richardscarsbrook.com. Blog: www.richardscarsbrook.blogspot.com. Twitter: http://twitter.com/richscarsbrook. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/richard.scarsbrook. (CHV -Sep 13)

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)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

ULTIMATE FRISBEE: There will be a meeting for all 7/8 boys and girls interested in playing ultimate Frisbee, today (Friday) at lunch in room 234. No experience necessary. (SS –Sep 9)

LIBRARY/TITANS LEARNING COMMONS LUNCH PASSES:

Drop by the Library/Learning Commons (TLC) on the second floor before homeroom to pick up a pass for lunch.
Did you know that the library/TLC is open to all students, including Grade 7 and 8, before school starts? A pass is not needed. Drop by to use a computer, read, do your homework, meet a friend, listen to music etc. (CHV –Sep 9)

REACH FOR THE TOP IS BACK!!!!! Brush away all those summer cobwebs with the quiz game called REACH FOR THE TOP!!! Bring your lunch to Room 235 on Thursday, September 15 at the beginning of 7/8 lunch and participate!!! (TC – Sep 15)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

QUALIFY TO BE A VOLLEYBALL REFEREE: Any person interesting in obtaining their volleyball referee's qualification Level 1 is invited to register for the Ottawa Clinic on Sept 20 and 21st (6 - 10 pm) for theory and Sept 23 (2:30 - 9 pm) & Sept 24 (8 am - 6 pm) for practical. The clinics are held at Old St. Patrick Street, Ottawa. For more information, please go to the Ottawa Volleyball Association website. (SS –Sep 9)

OUTDOOR CLUB: Any High School students interested in joining the outdoor club this year are asked to come to room 103 Friday September 9th, at 11:45 am. (MF –Sep 9)

ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Want to have fun and make a difference at school? We are looking for Peer Helpers. There will be a meeting for all students (Gr. 9-12) interested in being a peer helper, Friday, September 9th at lunch in room 302. (MB –Sep 9)

JUNIOR BOYS SOCCER TRYOUTS Tryouts will be on Thursday, September 8th, and Monday, September 12th after school at 3 PM. If you have any questions see Mr. Rowley in room 136. (MR –Sep 12)

BOYS BASKETBALL: All boys interested in playing High School basketball this year are invited to the OPEN GYM nights - every Monday night from 7 PM - 9 PM beginning this Monday night September 12^th. If you have any questions see Mr. Rowley in room 136. (MR –Sep 12)

LONDON, ENGLAND TRIP – MARCH 2012: Please see Mrs. Simpson (Rm 138) by Sept. 16^th if you are interested in a fabulous March Break trip to London. Pick up letter of permission, itinerary and payment information. (JS –Sep 16)

GIRLS HOCKEY – PRACTICE AND TRYOUT SCHEDULE: Please be ready to go once the Zamboni is off the ice. Full equipment is mandatory (including mouth guards) and water bottles are your own responsibility. Anyone who needs to leave early must let the coaches know ahead of time. Transportation (practice/try-outs) to and from the arena is your responsibility. (MG -Sep 16)

Monday, Sept. 12^th

3-5:00pm

@ Walter Baker A

Friday, Sept. 16^th

3-5:00pm

@ Walter Baker A

Monday, Sept. 19^th

3-5:00pm

@ Walter Baker A

Thursday, Sept. 22^nd

3-4:30pm

@ Walter Baker B

Monday, Sept. 26^th

3-5:00pm

@ Walter Baker A

Thursday, Sept. 29^th

3-4:30pm

@ Walter Baker B

Tuesday, Oct. 4^th

3-5:00pm

@ Walter Baker A

Thursday, Oct. 6^th

3-4:30pm

@ Walter Baker B

STUDENT SERVICES

COURSE CHANGES: Students requiring course changes are asked to drop by Student Services in between classes or at lunch to book an appointment with their counselor. Do not sit and wait in Student Services as you will not be seen without an appointment. (JH –Sep 9)

LOOKING FOR: Before school supervision for two children, aged 8 and 10. Responsibility includes staying in the house with the children and ensuring they board the school bus from Monday to Friday from 8:00 am - 8:50 am. Location: Woodpark Way (near St. Luke elementary school). Suitable for a responsible teenager with a spare first, or an adult. Please contact Blair at 613 878-1569. (KW –Sep 14)

SCHOOL RINGS: A representative from Jostens Rings will be here on Monday, September 19th and Tuesday, September 20^th 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)

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:

Saturday September 17, Richmond Parade, starts at South Carleton High School in Richmond. We need volunteers to arrive before 10:30 at the front of the school where Pierre Poilievre and his volunteers will be lined up for the parade that leaves at 11:00 am. We need students to help hand out candy while in the parade with Pierre, who will be in a black Camero Convertible.
The next event is 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)

STAFF

EMERGENCY INFO SHEETS: Staff Emergency Contact information sheets can be found in your Staff Handbook (yellow sheet). Please fill out and return to Sharleen in the main office by Friday September 9th. It is VERY important we have the most current information for you. (SD –Sep 9)

VOICEMAIL: Every staff member is provided with a Voicemail box to collect phone messages. If you have not already done so, please set up your voicemail so that it will properly reflect as your voicemail box. (Instructions can be found in your mailbox). Please make sure to check your voicemail box often, to pick up those messages, so you may respond to them in a timely manner. If you have any questions, please contact the main office for help. (SD –Sep 9)