Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Day 2 - H.S. & Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8

~ Thought for the Week ~

If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one. ~ Mother Teresa

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ELECTRONICS CENSUS FALL 2011: Each year the school does a census of what electronics students bring to school, so that teachers can use this resource more effectively during class. This year the census will take place during homeroom on Wednesday. Remind your homeroom teachers, so that you can also be counted in. (PC –Nov 29)

MTSAID AWARENESS WEEK – EVENTS: Tuesday November 29^th: During high school lunch on the cafeteria stage students will be encouraged to participate in the "Wii distracted driving challenge" to highlight the dangers of attempting to "drive" while sending a text.
Wednesday November 30^th: During high school lunch in the atrium students will experience an obstacle course with impaired vision goggles and plasma cars. We will have an Ottawa Public Health nurse joining us.
Thursday December 1^st: During high school lunch in the atrium MTSAID members will be selling "mocktails" to promote alternatives to drinking alcohol.
Friday December 2^nd: During high school lunch in the atrium, students will be encouraged to place their handprint on a sign that shows their commitment to not drive impaired. (MK –Dec 2)

HEY MT! THE TLC (TITANS LEARNING COMMONS) IS ASKING FOR YOUR OLD ARTIFACTS! They’re going to be used in a display which will be kept under lock and key. Cameras, old phones, old video games and systems, old headphones, Walkmans, any old technology that you can find. Talk to your parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, neighbors and anybody else. If you have any of these items lend them to the TLC! For more info check out the TLC and ask them about how technology has changed over the years! (CHV –Dec 2)

SKI/SNOWBOARD CLUB: The club is open to all students and is an inexpensive way for beginning skiers/snowboarders to learn the sport. Forms are available online on the Mother Teresa Website, in the office, or in rm. 320. Please return the forms to the office in the plastic bin on the wall marked SKI/SNOWBOARD CLUB. Forms are due back by Friday, Dec. 2nd. Return forms ASAP to guarantee a spot as last year we had a waiting list. (KN –Dec 2)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

7/8 CO-ED TCHOUKBALL TRYOUTS: Please sign up outside of the Phys Ed offices if you are interested in trying out for the 7/8 CO-ED team. Tryout dates/times will be posted below the signup sheets and you can check the written announcements this week for more info. (MM –Dec 2)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE ACT FOUNDATION is shooting a CPR training video here at Mother Teresa and we want you to be part of it. You will be helping students across Canada learn the lifesaving skill of CPR. This video will be used by over 1600 Canadian high schools. We need 6 students to perform CPR skills in the training video. We are looking for energetic, student leaders from grades 9 - 12. No acting experience is necessary.

Audition Online: Here's how it works.

Step 1: Take a 30 second video of you doing CPR (no mannequin is necessary, use a pillow, a book, be creative!) and tell us a bit about yourself.

Step 2: Upload the video to YouTube or Vimeo. Please password protect it, or make it private. Send us the link. It's that easy! act@actfoundation.ca. If you are interested, contact us and we will gladly tell you more about it and send you a sample script for the video. (JL –Nov 30)

SAY IT OUT LOUD: November is sonnet month. Write a sonnet and drop it off to Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138 by the end of the month. You might win a Chapters' gift certificate. (JS –Nov 30)

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR HAIR AND MAKE-UP: A reminder to the make-up crew that we will be having our first lesson, Thursday, December 1st at lunch, in room 102. Jessica will be reviewing the make-up designs for each team. Please see Ms. Stuart if you cannot attend. (CS –Dec 1)

STUDENT SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MPB PLAY: We are looking for motivated artistic students who need little supervision or direction, to help with props and set design for the MPB Christmas play. Date is December 10^th from 9-12 or later if needed. Any interested students should contact Mrs. Oxley 613-835-7544 by December 1st in order to make sure we have something organized for you to do. (KW –Dec 1)

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)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: www.volunteerottawa.ca/youth is 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.
Current Volunteer Opportunities include:

1) Interested in Volunteering at Winterlude between Feb 3 and Feb 20? See Mr. Hallarn for details.

2) Volunteers are needed to assist with children, youth, adults with special needs in various community programs and recreational settings. Opportunities exist in community centres and programs across west district, in instructional programs which may include swimming lessons, skating and gymnastics. See Mr. Hallarn (JH –Dec 2)

GRADE 12’s / GRADS

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 –Dec 9)

COMMUNITY CORNER

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

FLU SHOT CLINIC: Ottawa Public Health is holding a free flu shot clinic at Mother Teresa High School on Wednesday, November 30, from 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Please open Flu Shot Clinic Info from Ottawa Public Health for more information. (Nov 30)

CITY OF OTTAWA – DYNAMIC DANCE-FITNESS CLASSES: The City of Ottawa is introducing new Dynamic Dance-Fitness Classes for Pre-Teens and Teens (ages 11 – 14 years), starting in January 2012. Registration is on now at any City of Ottawa Client Service Centre or Recreational Facility. You can also register by calling 613-580-2588, or online at www.ottawa.ca (AJ –Dec 2)