Friday, December 2, 2011
Day 1 - H.S. & Day 1 - Gr. 7 & 8
~ Thought for the Week ~
If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one. ~ Mother Teresa
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS 
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR – TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Tickets are now on sale for the Mother Teresa production of Jesus Christ Superstar. This is our largest production to date with a cast and crew of over 150 students. The cost is $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for students and seniors. Tickets will be sold during both Junior and Senior lunches, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Bruce House to assist those inflicted with HIV and AIDS. (RL –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: **REMINDER** Forms are due back by Friday, Dec. 2nd. 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. Return forms ASAP to guarantee a spot as last year we had a waiting list. (KN –Dec 2)
LAST CHANCE FOR YEARBOOKS! Most of the yearbooks have already been sold but there is still an opportunity to purchase again over the next two weeks. The order forms are in the office in a tray marked Yearbooks. You need to pick up an order form and then return it with cash or cheque for $40. The order forms are available now and the deadline is 16th December 2011. (AP –Dec 16)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
GUITAR SHOWCASE: There will be a guitar showcase in the Learning Commons/Library on Friday, December 2 during high school lunch. Bring your lunch, sit back, and enjoy music played by some of M.T's talented musicians. (AC –Dec 2)
MTSAID AWARENESS WEEK – EVENTS: Tuesday November 29th: 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 30th: During high school lunch in the atrium students will experience an obstacle course with impaired vision goggles and plasma cars.
Thursday December 1st: During high school lunch in the atrium MTSAID members will be selling "mocktails" for $2 to promote alternatives to drinking alcohol.
Friday December 2nd: 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)
LOOKING FOR EXTRAS! The ACT foundation is looking for "extras" for their video shooting of CPR training here at MT next Wednesday, December 7th, after school from 3:00-4:30. No acting experience necessary. This video will be used to train grade 9 Phys. Ed students in high schools across the province. If you are interested please see Ms Lawlor after school in the Phys. Ed office beside the weight room to sign up. (DL –Dec 5)
STUDENT SERVICES 
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)
SHAD VALLEY APPLICATIONS: Shad Valley is a unique motivational experience which will not only expose you to a multitude of ideas and career possibilities and challenge you with hands-on workshops and group projects, but will introduce you to 50 other bright, inquisitive young people just like yourself. This experience takes place during the month of July at a university across Canada. First round of applications are due Dec 7. Visit www.shad.ca for more information. (JH –Dec 7)
GRADE 12’s / GRADS 
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL GRADE 12 STUDENTS: Grad Surveys have been extended. The deadline is now THIS Friday (December 2nd). They can be handed in to Student Services, or to Vanessa Symington. (KL –Dec 2)
JOSTEN’S RINGS ARE BACK! Jostens Rings will be at Mother Teresa High School, in the atrium, during senior lunch hour, on December 5th and December 6th. Come check out the catalogs in Student Services. You can also visit their website and design your own ring at jostens.com. Remember that a deposit of $60.00 is required for your order. (KW –Dec 6)
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA INFORMATION EVENING: University of Ottawa is hosting an Evening Fair for future students and their parents on Thurs Dec 8th. Presentations will focus on the admissions process, important deadlines, and ways to increase scholarship and bursary potential. In addition, faculty representatives will be on hand during the fair to answer questions. For more info and to register visit www.uOttawa.ca/admission. (JH -Dec 8)
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 11th, 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)
STAFF NOTES 
JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday December 2nd is Jeans Day. This week our contributions will go toward support of our Christmas Outreach Committee. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (SD –Dec 2)
BLACKBOARD TRAINING FOR STAFF: Taking place on Monday December 5th from 3 – 4 pm. See the TEH Conference for more information. (SD –Dec 5)
COMMUNITY CORNER 
For information about St. Andrew’s Parish, including parish bulletins, please visit www.saintandrewparish.ca.
A MESSAGE FROM FR. JESSI: Dear Parishioners, Good day and December is already here! Many of us will be extremely busy during this month ~ visiting families, attending Christmas parties, shopping, working over-time at work before the New Year begins, etc. It is important to step back and spend time to rest, to pray and to be in a prayerful mood during this Advent Season in preparation for the celebration of our Lord Jesus' Birth. Please check the Parish website (see the link above) for the Parish Schedule for this month. It includes the schedule for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) in our parish and our neighboring parishes that offer Confessions during Advent. I encourage you to avail on this wonderful sacrament in preparation for Christmas and the New Year. May the Lord Jesus Christ always bless your heart with peace and true joy during this Advent Season and on Christmas and the New Year 2012. + Father Jessi. (FJT –Dec 9)
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)
COMING UP…
- Dec 14th – Advent Liturgies
- Dec 15th – 17th – Jesus Christ Superstar ~ Performances Thur/Fri/Sat @ 7pm, and Sat @ 2pm. Doors open 15 minutes before show time.
First Week of Advent
