Friday, February 17, 2012

Day 2 - H.S. & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8

~ CATHOLIC GRADUATE EXPECTIONS ~

~ Effective Communicators ~

An Effective Communicator is someone who speaks, writes and listens honestly and sensitively, responding critically in light of the gospel values.

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

KINDNESS WEEK IS HERE!!! Monday, Feb 13- Warm Fuzzies Day (say kind words/ do a kind act for your classmates/teachers/other students). Tues, Feb 14- Valentine's Day! Wear Red, Pink, White Day. Wed. Feb 15- Heart Day- wear a heart t-shirt day. Thurs. Feb 16- Love your Team Day- wear a favourite team Jersey OR Titan wear day Friday, Feb 17- PJ Day. (TC –Feb 17)

FIRST EVER MOTHER TERESA CAKE WALK: Please start collecting money in your homeroom classes so that your homeroom can participate in our first ever Cake Walk, taking place on Tuesday, February 21^st. Each homeroom must contribute a homemade or store-bought cake in order to participate. The more creative the cake, the better. The last morning to bring in your cash for cake is Tuesday, February 21^st. All proceeds will be shared between the Christmas Outreach Project and the St. Patrick's Day Outreach Project at the Longfields Manor. Mmmmmm....Got cash? Get cake. (KL –Feb 21)

SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDER: Check out the great prices and books such as The Hunger Games Tribute Guide, Titanic: Voices From the Disaster, and The Fire by James Patterson, at http://www.scholastic.ca/clubs/teenrc/february/T6A12_N.pdf. Drop by the TLC to pick up an order form. Return order form and cheque made payable to Mother Teresa High School by March 2, 2012. (CHV –Mar 2)

PIZZA: Pizza will be sold Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. $2.00 a slice, supporting this year’s Prom. (NR –Mar 9)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

RED MAPLE Meeting is cancelled Friday, February 17, 2012. (CHV –Feb 17)

REMINDER TO GRADE 7/8 STUDENTS: All grade 7 & 8 students are reminded that they are expected to remain seated in the cafeteria at lunch, until it is time to go outside. Your co-operation is appreciated. (MC – Feb 17)

7/8 GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM TRY-OUTS: The first try-out for the Grade 7 & 8 girls basketball team will be Wednesday, February 22 From 3:10- 4:30. Please make sure to inform your parents if you are staying for the try-out. We will be in the wood Floor gym. (MEA –Feb 22)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

WHITE PINE meeting is cancelled Friday, February 17, 2012. (CHV –Feb 17)

ALL GRADE 10 AND 11 STUDENTS INTERESTED IN THE ST. ANDREW BIOLOGY TRIP NEXT FALL: Please meet with Ms. Soprovich this Friday February 17^th in room 202 at 11:30, to discuss planning for the trip. If you cannot make the meeting, please see Ms. Soprovich in room 202 before school. (SS –Feb 17)

HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITIVE REACH FOR THE TOP TEAM: The practice round on Thursday has been cancelled. There will be a practice Friday Feb. 17th in room 307 at lunch. Attendance is mandatory. (JS –Feb 17)

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COUNCIL: There will be a meeting for the High school Athletic Council on Friday, Feb. 17 at 11:30 in the Career Center. Please bring your lunch as it will be a working meeting. We are still looking for new members to sit on this council, so all High school students interested are ask to attend this meeting. (MEA –Feb 17)

VIMY RIDGE TRAVELLERS: There will be a meeting on Tuesday, February 21^st at lunch to discuss upcoming events and timelines.

B.U. GIRLS MEETING: B.U. Girls are meeting on Wednesday in the Chapel at lunch. Last Call! (MD –Feb 22)

HIGH SCHOOL INTRAMURALS: The next intramural activity will be Indoor Soccer. Divisions will be set for both Male and Female teams. Sign-up sheets and rules are available on the bulletin board outside the wood floor gym. Team sheets are to be returned to Mr. Liska by Wednesday, Feb. 22^nd. (JL –Feb 22)

VARSITY GIRLS FUTSAL: Members of the Mother Teresa Varsity Girls Futsal Team are reminded of the following practice dates... February 16th, 23rd, 29th, March 7th & 20th. Please be dressed and ready to practice from 3-4:30pm in the wood floor gym. If you are unable to attend or have any questions, please see Ms. McSwiggan. EVERYONE is reminded to bring in a $25 cheque made payable to Mother Teresa High School. (SM –Feb 23)

STUDENT SERVICES

CAMP LAU-REN: A children's residential summer camp located on the shores of the Ottawa River, 10km west of Deep River is currently looking for applicants for employment for the summer of 2012. Positions to be filled include head cook, assistant cook, counsellor, caretaker, and waterfront staff. Application forms for 2012 are available at www.lau-ren.com See more info in Student Services. (KW –Feb 17)

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)

COME CHEER THE JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM: Hey MT! Your Junior Girls Volleyball Team is playing at home on Monday Feb. 27 at 4 pm. Mark it on your calendar! Come on out and see some excellent volleyball and give the girls you're support! (SS –Feb 27)

TIME KEEPERS, SCORING AND LINES PEOPLE NEEDED: Do you need some volunteer hours? Do you know how to score a volleyball game? Do you want to learn to be a linesperson? Do you know how to run the score clock? If you said yes to any of these, you're reliable and available on the following dates (Feb 27, Mar 5, Mar 21, Mar 28, April 4) or you're eager to learn, please see Mrs. Ragaisis (Phys. Ed) or Ms. Soprovich (Room 202 in the am) to sign up. On the job training is available. Games start at 4 pm. (SS –Feb 29)

STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL: Hey titans! Are you looking to share your voice and opinions about Ontario's education? Then you should consider applying for the Ministry Student Advisory Council! The deadline for applications is on February 29th, 2012. This is a great opportunity to be the voice of Ontario students. Check out http://www.edu/gov.on.ca/eng/students/speakup/msac.html for details and an application, and don't forget to "like" SpeakUp Ontario on facebook. If you have any questions, stop by Student Services. (KW –Feb 29)

THE POWER OF MOVEMENT 2012: Canada's largest yoga fundraiser in support of Arthritis Research, is looking for volunteers and/or teams to participate in an event which takes place Sunday March 4. For more information how to get involved see Mr. Hallarn in Student Services. (JH –Mar 2)

GRADE 12’s / GRADS

LAST CHANCE FOR GRAD PHOTOS: Today, Friday, February 17^th, Edge Imaging will be in the Career Centre for grad retakes and any other Grade 12 student who has not had the chance to have a grad photo taken. For those of you who are doing retakes, remember to bring your original proofs with you. (KW –Feb 17)

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 –Feb 17)

GRADE 12'S & NIGHT SCHOOL: If you are taking a night school course, you must sign the list in Student Services indicating the course you are taking. We will then update OUAC or OCAS with the course info. Do not assume because you spoke to your counselor that you do not need to sign the list! (JH –Feb 24)

STAFF NOTES

JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday February 17^th is Jeans Day. This week our contributions will go toward OECTA’s charity - Carty House – which was established ten years ago as transitional housing for immigrant women. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (SD –Feb 17)

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)

OTTAWA SOUTH UNITED SOCCER ASSOCIATION: Play soccer in your neighbourhood this summer! Ottawa South United Soccer is pleased to announce the start of its 2012 outdoor summer soccer registration. Please check out the website for more information. Ottawa South United Soccer Association. www.osu.ca. (KZ –Feb 24)