Friday, November 11, 2011

Day 1 - H.S. & Day 2 - 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

REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONIES: We will have 2 assemblies for Remembrance Day.

Period 1 HS - Grade 7, 8 & 9

Period 2 HS - Grade 10, 11 & 12

Please wait to be called down. The assembly should last all period. Students are reminded to be quiet when they come to the caf\gym and not to applaud during the ceremony. (KM –Nov 11)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

RED MAPLE CLUB: The books are in! Meeting today during lunch. (CHV –Nov 11)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

WHITE PINE CLUB: The books are in! Meeting today during HS lunch. (CHV –Nov 11)

S.A.A.E. (STUDENTS AGAINST THE AXIS OF EVIL) are meeting this Friday at lunch time, in the chapel. (MD –Nov 11)

MANGA CLUB: Meets Friday, November 11 at lunch in Rm 138. (JS –Nov 11)

CAPPIES: Please meet in Rm 138 at lunch on Friday, November 11^th, for a meeting and yearbook picture. (JS – Nov 11)

DEBATE CLUB: Any students interested in forming a debate club and competing in upcoming competitions are asked to see Mme. Bilder in room 313 Monday November 14 at 11:45. (HB –Nov 14)

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM: Please return all football equipment to room 119 by Tuesday, November 15. Please ensure that practice jerseys, pants and girdles are washed. (AC –Nov 15)

LONDON TRIP 2012: Students attending the London trip next March are asked to meet briefly in Rm 138 at lunch on Tuesday, November 15^th. (JS – Nov 15)

SANTA CLAUS PARADE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Volunteers required during the Santa Claus Parade, weekend of November 19^th–November 20^th. Pierre Poilievre, MP is looking for volunteers to help decorate the float and participate in the parade. Please contact events@nepeancarleton.ca (KW – Nov 20)

STUDENT SERVICES

RINGETTE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Student Volunteers Needed for the Nepean Ringette Association at its 24^th annual tournament November 17-20^th. Contact Jessica Crouch at 613-769-3405 for more details or to volunteer. (KW-Nov 11)

FRENCH TUTOR NEEDED: LF a French tutor, once a week, from 6pm – 7pm, for a female Grade 5 student from St. Andrew School. Please leave a message at 613-440-0455. (KW – Nov 11)

Y VOLUNTEER OTTAWA CONTEST: Take a picture, create a video, write a poem, paint, sing, dance...anything that answers the question "Why Volunteer?" Enter the contest to win great prizes. Entrants must be between 16 and 24 years of age. Entrants should live in or be from the Ottawa area. Entries must be in either French or English. Entries are being accepted from October 21^st until midnight November 27^th, 2011. For more information including contest rules and dates visit: volunteerottawa.ca/youth/contest. See posters in Student Services. (KW – Nov 30)

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE: Ontario is holding an information meeting for interested students and parents on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 7:30pm at the Ottawa Carleton District School Board Lecture Hall at 440 Albert Street. (parking is available with access from Laurier or Slater) A representative will be present to provide information and answer questions. Please visit www.iseontario.on.ca for details about programs. (KW – Dec. 1)

GRADE 12’s / GRADS

GRADUATION PORTRAITS: Graduation Portrait Sessions are right around the corner (week of November 21st - November 25th). All students must have a photo taken. Students are now able to book appointments online in three simple steps:

1. Type in the three-letter code at www.bookmygrad.ca. Our school code is MTH

2. Select sitting type, date and time

3. Confirm appointment via e-mail

All Grade 12 students are to pick up information pamphlets in Student Services ASAP. (KW –Nov 17)

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 –Nov 11)

STAFF NOTES

ALL STAFF WELCOME: Dr. Suzanne Simond, Psychologist with the Ottawa Anxiety and Trauma Clinic, will meet with interested staff for a presentation on Healing After a Trauma on Monday, November 14th, at 3:30 PM in the library. (MP –Nov 11)

COMMUNITY CORNER

For information about St. Andrew’s Parish, including parish bulletins, please visit www.saintandrewparish.ca.

THE MOTHER TERESA SCHOOL COMMUNITY INVITES YOU AND YOUR FAMILY to an evening with Dr. Suzanne Simond, Psychologist with the Ottawa Anxiety and Trauma Clinic, for a presentation on Healing After a Trauma. Topics to be covered: What is the normal coping process after a trauma? What is the process of healing over time? What are effective coping strategies? What are warning signs and symptoms of difficulty coping? What does Post Traumatic Stress Disorder look like? When is it time to seek help? The presentation will take place Monday, November 14th, 2011, 7 to 8:30 PM, Mother Teresa Catholic High School Cafetorium. If possible, please RSVP to rsvp@mths.ca. (MP –Nov 14)

FUNDSCRIP FUNDRAISER NOW ON! Information has been sent home regarding Fundscrip, the main fundraiser of the school year for our Catholic School Council. Fundscrip is an innovative program that lets you earn cash rebates for Mother Teresa High School based on purchasing gift cards at face value for everyday items like groceries and gasoline. We hope that you will read through the Fundscrip material and consider placing an order on the reverse side of the form. All orders must be in the school by November 18^th. We encourage all parents and guardians to participate. Thank you. (KL –Nov 18)

COMING UP…

Nov 14^th – Healing after a Trauma Presentation
Nov 16^th – Grade 9 – 12 Parent Teacher Interviews 2:30 – 5pm and 6-7:30 pm. Early Dismissal at 1:50 pm for all students.
Nov 18^th – Fundscrip Fundraiser ends.
Nov 18^th – PD Day – No Classes
Nov 21^st – Parent Council Meeting 7 pm
Nov 21^st - 24^th – Grad Photos
Nov 24^th - 25^th – Gr. 7/8 Immunizations
Nov 30^th – Flu Shot Clinic 3:30 – 8:30 pm

~ Lest we Forget ~