Wednesday, February 1, 2012

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

~ Thought for the Week ~

I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor? ~ Mother Teresa

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

LET'S TALK TO SUPPORT CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH: On Bell's Let's Talk Day join the conversation to support Canadian mental health! National spokesperson Clara Hughes invites you to talk about mental illness to help fight the stigma. On February 8 – Bell will donate 5¢ to mental health for every text and long distance call made by Bell customers. (MP –Feb 8)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

7/8 BOYS HOCKEY TEAM: Any 7/8 boy interested in trying out for the Intermediate Boys Hockey team are encouraged to sign up this week outside Mr. Quinn's office. Tryout dates will be posted next week. (TQ –Feb 3)

GRADE 7 & 8 BADMINTON: Attention Grade 7 & 8 students interested in trying out for the Badminton Team: Sign up outside room 332 by Wednesday, February 1st. Grade 7 Try Out: Thursday, February 2^nd, 3 - 5 PM. Grade 8 Try Out: Monday, February 6^th, 3 - 5 PM. Final Try Out: Wednesday, February 8^th, 7:30 - 8:30 AM. (AJ –Feb 7)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ONE SPOT LEFT! Grade 10 - 12 One spot available for the St. Anne ski trip this coming weekend. If interested, please see Mr. Nearing. (SS –Feb 2)

AFTER SCHOOL LITERACY DEVELOPMENT CLASS: Students registered in the after school literacy development class are reminded that the first day of class is Monday, February 6 at 3 p.m. in room 311. (AB –Feb 6)

H.S. REACH FOR THE TOP: The contests will resume on Monday February 6^th. Uberspam will take on TBA followed on Thursday February 9th with Team Number Juan grappling The Pierre Bouchard Experience. Games begin at 11:40 in room 307. Spectators welcome. (JS –Feb 6)

SCHEDULES FOR SEMESTER 2: There have been a number of changes to student schedules for semester 2, for example, room changes. Please do not follow the schedule you were given in Sept. Homeroom lists will be posted in the atrium on the first day of semester 2, Monday Feb 6. Please report to the posted homeroom and new updated schedules will be handed out at that time. (JH –Feb 6)

JR BOYS VOLLEYBALL: There will be a practice Thursday February 2nd at 3pm in the wood floor gym and Wednesday February 8th at 3pm in the caf gym. If you cannot attend please see Mlle McMurchy in room 233. Please visit the volleyball website for practice calendar and consent forms. http://volleyballmths.yolasite.com/. (EM –Feb 8)

VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER: ANY grade 9-12 girl interested in playing for the Mother Teresa High School Varsity Girls Soccer Team are ask to practice with the team on the following dates... January, 26th, February 1st, 8th, 16th and 23rd. Pleased be dressed and ready to practice from 3-4:30 pm in the woodfloor gym. If you are unable to attend or have any questions, please see Ms. McSwiggan. (SM –Feb 23)

STUDENT SERVICES

THE STUDENT SERVICES WEBSITE ss.mths.ca is an important tool for navigating through High School and beyond. Information including Study Survival Guide, Community Resources, University & College info, Resume Writing, etc. Please make the website a Favourite and visit often as new info is posted regularly. (JH –Feb 3)

NIGHT SCHOOL - WINTER 2012 (FEBRUARY 21ST TO MAY 30TH) from the Ottawa-Carleton Public School Board. Registration during the day is from Monday, January 23rd to Tuesday, February 14th at 440 Albert Street from 9:00 am to 3:30pm. Evening registration is at the high school of your course’s choice (Adult High School or Merivale HS) on Monday, February 13th (6pm-7:30pm) and Tuesday, February 14th (6pm-7:30pm). Early registration is recommended as space is limited. Registration forms are available in Student Services. These forms require a signature from a parent/guardian, the student and a counsellor from our school. Once the form is completed, the original is returned to the student to take to the registration site of his/her choice for processing. (KW –Feb 13)

IT'S HERE! DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM! Visit your Student Services Office for registration forms. Registration runs from January 16th - February 17th. In-class lessons will be Wednesdays at Mother Teresa High School for 8 weeks starting February 29th from 3:15pm - 6:00pm. Students must bring a copy (front and back) of their G1 to the first calss, plus a copy of the MTO Driver's Handbook. This Driver's Ed program combines in-class, at-home and in-car instruction. Successful completion of this program allows a reduction of the G1 license driving period and a possible insurance discount (check with your insurance company). (KW –Feb 17)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: The Volunteer Resources Department at the Queensway Carleton Hospital is looking for students to join their 2012 summer program which runs July and August. Get your community service hours! Students are required to attend a Volunteer Information Session to obtain an application package and learn about the program. If the student is interested in applying they will receive an application package which must be completed and submitted to the Volunteer Resources Office no later than April 30, 2012. Students need to be 15 years of age by December 31st 2012 and have completed grade 9 by this summer. Information Session Dates are: January 31st @ 6pm, February 17th @ 6pm, February 21st @ 6pm, March 6th @ 6pm, March 13th @ 2pm, March 15th @ 2pm and March 19th @ 6pm. Students may sign up on-line at www.qch.on.ca using the "volunteer" tab on the left or phone the office at 613-721-4709. See Student Services for more information. (KW – Feb 17)

GRADE 12’s / GRADS

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS: Wednesday Feb 1 is the deadline to apply to Ontario Colleges. The application is done on-line at www.ontariocolleges.ca. All grade 12's have received an information page with the steps to apply. If you have misplaced yours visit the Student Services website at ss.mths.ca click on Grade 12 Information > College Info to download one. See your Counsellor if you have any questions. (JH –Feb 1)

LAST CHANCE FOR GRAD PHOTOS. Grad Retake Day is Friday, February 17^th. Edge Imaging has opened the site for you to book your appointment on-line at www.bookmygrad.com. School code is: MTH. If you are booking for a retake photo, please bring original proofs with you on February 7th. Students who have not yet had their photos taken can also book an appointment on-line. (KW –Feb 16)

COMMUNITY CORNER

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

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS: Hosted jointly by the Ottawa Catholic School Board and the Catholic School Parents Association (CSPA), the Director’s Forum presents, Dr. Karyn Gordon, one of North America’s leading relationship experts for organizations and families specializing in Youth / Gen Y.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

St. Paul High School

2675 Draper Avenue, Ottawa (free parking)

6:15 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Student-led displays

7 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. - Presentation in Auditorium

Reception to follow

Everyone is welcome to attend this presentation. However, you must register in advance with your school principal. To register, send an email to Mary-Ellen Agnel at Mary-Ellen.Agnel@ottawacatholicschools.ca by February 23rd. For more information, go to http://www.occdsb.on.ca/media.php?mid=62513. (KZ –Feb 23)

NEXT PARENT COUNCIL MEETING: Monday March 5^th, 7pm in the library. All are welcome. (MEA –Mar 5)

COMING UP…

· Jan 30^th – Feb 3^rd – High School Exams

· Feb 3^rd – 5^th – Mt. St. Anne Ski Trip

· Feb 6^th – Semester 2 begins.

· Feb 9^th – Grade 7/8 Report Cards go home

· Feb 13^th – Last day for Course Changes for Semester 2

· Feb 16^th – HS Report Cards go home

· Grade 7/8 Interviews – Early Dismissal for all students

· Feb 22^nd – Ash Wednesday. Lent Begins

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

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

~ Thought for the Week ~

I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor? ~ Mother Teresa

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PIZZA FOR SALE: Pizza will be sold Tuesday and Thursday after school, for the month of January, for $2 a slice. Please come out and support our Costa Rica trip. (SR –Jan 31)