Thursday, October 13, 2011

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

~ Thought for the Week ~

It is not the magnitude of our actions but the amount of love that is put into them that matters. ~ Mother Teresa

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

JAMES PATTERSON LIVE: Are you a fan of the Maximum Ride and Daniel X series by James Patterson? There will be a live webcast with this bestselling author on Thursday, October 13 at 1:15 in the library/learning commons. If you would like to email a question to the author or attend the webcast, drop by the library/learning commons for a pass. (CHV –Oct 13)

SAY IT OUT LOUD: Students who are interested in entering the school's writing contest, Say it Out Loud, are asked to submit a 500 word opinion essay to Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138 by the end of the month. Win a gift certificate to Chapters. (JS – Oct. 30)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

AMBASSADORS: There is an Ambassador meeting this Thursday, October 13th at the beginning of lunch in Room 230. Please bring your lunch and your completed application (if not already submitted). (MP – Oct 13)

REACH FOR THE TOP: Reach for the Top will be in Room 237 this Thursday, October 13 at the beginning of 7/8 lunch. (TC –Oct 13)

7/8 STUDENT COUNCIL: Are you interested in making your school year the best one ever? JOIN Grade 7/8 STUDENT COUNCIL!!!! Your INPUT and your great IDEAS are needed to plan school dances and fun activities throughout YOUR school year! Want to learn more? Please bring your lunch to Room 235 on MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 at the beginning of 7/8 LUNCH! (TC –Oct 17)

GIRLS 7-8 VOLLEYBALL: Girls 7-8 Volleyball team practice on Wednesday and Thursday after school in the Wood Floor gym. (JB- Oct 13)

RED MAPLE CLUB IS BACK! If you like to read, drop by the library/learning commons for information about the club next Wednesday, October 19 at the start of Grade 7/8 lunch. Bring your lunch. (CHV –Oct 19)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

M.T.S.A.I.D: Those MTSAID members participating in the MADD DASH are reminded to submit their permission forms to Mrs. Kowal by Thursday October 13th. There will be a meeting on Thursday October 13th in room 209 at the beginning of lunch. (MK –Oct 13)

STUDENTS AGAINST THE AXIS OF EVIL (S.A.A.E): Students Against the Axis of Evil (S.A.A.E) are meeting in the chapel on Friday October 14 at lunch time. Please be on time and bring your lunch with you! Much to do! (MD –Oct 14)

LOOKING FOR REFS FOR 7/8 VOLLEYBALL TEAM: The grade 7-8 Girls Volleyball team is looking for H-S students interested in being a referee or a lines person for our home game on Tuesday Oct 18^th. If interested please see Mme Gareau (236) or Mme Beraldin (238). (JB –Oct 14)

MANGA CLUB: Students interested in attending the Manga Convention on November 19, please give your $25.00 payment to Gaby or Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138 by October 14th. We have a meeting on Friday, October 14 at lunch in Rm 138. (JS –Oct 14)

PEER MENTORS: Got what it takes to be a leader? Do you have something you think you could share with younger students? Challenge yourself to be a peer mentor. You can ask questions and sign-up in Student Services. (MP – Oct 14)

CANADIAN FORCES RECRUITMENT: Any student in Grade 11 or 12 interested in The Canadian Forces are to sign up for an information session. The signup sheet will be in Student Services. Recruitment Sergeant D. Contini will be presenting in the multipurpose room at a date to be determined. Thank you for your interest. Please see Mrs. O'Sullivan, Mr. Nearing or Mrs. Rennick in the Cooperative Education room for further information. (JR – Oct 14)

CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING: There will be an important meeting on Monday Oct 17th at the start of lunch in room 208. All runners planning to attend the meet next week must attend. Runs this week will be after school everyday at 3:15 and mornings on Tues, Wed, and Thursday at 7:30. Reminder that you must have completed 10 runs in order to compete in the meet next week. Please see Ms. Pipkins or Mr. Prigent if you have any questions. (KP –Oct 17)

BOYS BASKETBALL PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

The next Junior Boys Basketball practice is on Monday, October 17th 2011 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

The next Senior Boys Basketball practice is on Monday, October 17th 2011 from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (MR –Oct 17)

WHITE PINE CLUB: The first meeting will be at the start of HS lunch on Tuesday, October 18. Bring your lunch! (CHV –Oct 18)

SR. BOYS VOLLEYBALL: Monday October 3rd we have a home game against Ridgemount High School. Thursday, October 6th we have a practice after school in the hard wood floor gym. Wednesday October 12, we are travelling to St Pius and have another away game on Thursday October 13th at Deslaurier High School. Practice Monday October 17th in the caf gym after school and home game Tuesday October 18th against Notre Dame. (EM- Oct -18)

STUDENT SERVICES

QUILTS! It's back by popular demand. Victoria Quilts' representatives will be back to show this year's club members what is involved in tie-ing the quilts. All those who have signed up are asked to come to a short presentation in the Career Centre on Thursday, October 13th, at 3:30pm. Afterwards, we can create our schedule of meetings and decide how we are going to outdo our competition (other Barrhaven schools). It's fun, it's relaxing and it's a great opportunity to meet new friends....all the while helping a great cause. It's also an easy way to get your community service hours. All are welcome. Please see Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services for more information. (KW – Oct 13)

FRENCH TUTOR NEEDED: Looking for a french tutor, after school, for a 10 year old student living in the area. Please contact Mrs. Anthoniette Richardson at either 613 864-1993 or 613 823-5774. (KW –Oct 21)

WANT TO HELP YOUR COMMUNITY SAVE MONEY, WATER AND THE ENVIRONMENT? One Change is looking for volunteers to deliver 40,000 leak-detecting blue dots to Ottawa residents. Call at 613-868-6818 or visit their website to get involved. www.thisbluedot.ca (KW –Sep 21)

SHAD VALLEY SUMMER PROGRAM: Something different to do this summer. Shad Valley, Summer 2012 (July 1-July 27). Shad Valley is a four-week summer enrichment experience for students in Grades 10, 11 and 12. Download an application today at www.shad.ca/apply. Intake dates for program applications are December 7, 2011 and January 18, 2012. (KW –Oct 28)

GRADS / GRADE 12’s

GRADUATING STUDENTS – POLICIES AND DEADLINES: 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 Friday May 11^th, 2012.

GRADUATION: In order to attend the Graduation Ceremony, students must have the 40 hours of community service completed by Friday June 11, 2012.

Forms are available in Student Services, the main office, or on the Mother Teresa website. (SD – Oct 14)

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE – GRADE 12’S: A reminder of the Algonquin College presentation on Monday Oct 17 during period 4. Students are to go to period 4 and wait to be called down. (JH –Oct 17)

UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE PROGRAM VIEWBOOKS: We have received new University and College Program Viewbooks. You may borrow the viewbooks for a week at a time. Please see Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services. (KW –Oct 21)

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR: U of Windsor official calendar is now only available on-line at www.uwindsor.ca/calandar. Discover UWindsor; the Music Audition Workshop, the Entrance Interview/Workshop, Auditions, BFA in Acting and more. Other information is available on their website: www.uwindsor.ca/liaison. (KW - Oct 21)

YORK UNIVERSITY NEWS: Project ADVANCE is a 6-week summer institute which prepares students with specific learning disabilities for success in their university studies. This initiative is offered through the Learning Disabilities program at York University and is funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario. Project ADVANCE is scheduled from Tuesday, July 3rd - Thursday, August 9, 2012. The program will operate from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Thursday at the Keele Campus of York University, Toronto. Application package can be found on line at http://www.yorku.ca/cds/lds/project_advance_request_form.php. A $200 refundable registration fee is required. (KW –Oct 21)

LOYALIST COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE: Loyalist College have their Fall Open House and College Information Program on Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. (KW –Oct 21)

GRADUATION INFO: The MT Graduation Ceremony for the class of 2012 will be held at Mother Teresa on Thursday June 28 at 1:00 pm. Each student will be given 2 tickets for guests. Students will be able to request extra tickets starting in May and will be informed whether they will get extra tickets, in early June. (JH –Oct 21)

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO: Fall Campus Days are the open house events of the year. U of T St. George is Saturday, October 29th; U of T Mississauga is Sunday, October 30th and U of T Scarborough is Saturday, November 19th. (KW – Oct 28)

STAFF

JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday October 14^th is Jeans Day. This week our contributions will go toward the "Light the Night" walk for blood cancers, as part of our Wild4Shelby team. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (SD –Oct 14)