Friday, February 24, 2012

Day 2 - H.S. & Day 4 - 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

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)

SPEAK UP: Hey titans! If you have an opinion about Ontario education and you would like to share it then we have the perfect opportunity for you! We will be having a SpeakUp in a box forum at MT! At this forum you can share your opinions about Ontario education and we will send this information to the Ministry of Education! If you’re interested please pick up an application to come in Student Services. If you have any questions ask your teacher, pick up a student’s guide in Student Services or stop by Student Services. This is an opportunity for ALL students grade 7-12. (MP –Feb 29)

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 sales will be Wednesday and Friday this week. $2.00 a slice, supporting this year’s Prom. (NR –Mar 9)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

STUDENT COUNCIL: All student Council members are invited to ROOM 235 at the beginning of lunch on FRIDAY, Feb. 24th. Bring your markers/colouring pencils please! (TC –Feb 24)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION ALL ST. PATRICK'S OUTREACH PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: There will be a mandatory meeting today at lunch in room 302. Employees from the Longfield's Manor will be joining us to share important information. Please bring your lunch and be prompt. (MB –Feb 24)

CO-OP IN-SCHOOL INTEGRATION DAY: Students are reminded of their first in-class session on Friday February 24^th. Mrs.O'Sullivan's students report to rm. 318 and Mr. Nearing's students report to rm. 213. (KN –Feb 24)

CAPPIES: Cappies will meet in Rm 138 on Friday, February 24 at lunch. Bring one of your reviews.... (JS –Feb 24)

JR-BOYS VOLLEYBALL: Next practice is Tuesday February 21 @ 3pm in the wood floor gym, practice Thursday February 23 @ 3pm in half the caf-gym, GAME - Monday February 27th @ Merivale, Practice Tuesday February 28th @ 3pm in wood floor gym and GAME - Wednesday February 29 @ SRB! Please ensure to bring in forms and cheques to get your jersey for the games!!! Check out the website for all the details: http://volleyballmths.yolasite.com/. (EM –Feb 29)

CAPPIES: Next meeting is Wednesday, February 29 at lunch in Rm 138. Bring a review. (JS –Feb 29)

SAY IT OUT LOUD: February's writing contest is quickly coming to a close, but it's not too late to enter. Drop off a piece of writing (maximum 500 words) to Rm 138. The theme and form are up to you! A Chapters gift card to the winner! (JS –Feb 29)

MANGA CLUB: Next Manga meeting is Friday, March 2 at lunch in rm 138. (JS –Mar 2)

STRATFORD 2012: If any students in grades 8-11 are interested in going on a trip to Stratford, Ontario in the fall of 2012, please see Mrs. Simpson on Tuesday, March 6 in Rm 138 at lunch. Students in grade 8 can see Mrs. Simpson after school. Plays have not been chosen yet, so get in on the decision-making process! (JS –Mar 6)

NEW YORK 2012: Next deposit is due by March 23, 2012. Please bring the cheque to either Mrs. Simpson (138) or Mr. Rowley (136). (JS –Mar 9)

STUDENT SERVICES

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)

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)

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. (JH –Mar 2)

FORENSIC SCIENCE CAMP: Trent University (campus in Peterborough) is having a Forensic Science Camp this summer for campers ages 13-17 with a keen interest in science. Campers will hear first-hand from practitioners in fields such as Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Forensic Entomology, Osteology/Anthropology, Wildlife Genetics, DNA Forensics… For online registration and more information visit forensiccamp.nrdpfc.ca. You can also look at the leaflet in Student Services. (KW –Mar 2)

JOB FAIR: The Kanata Employment Resource Centre is hosting a student job fair for ACE OF BLADES landscaping company to be held on Saturday March 3rd 2012 from 1pm to 4pm. The job fair will be held at our centre that is located at 145 Roland Michener Drive in the Kanata Centrum. Students must call to register at (613) 591-0667 as spaces are limited. ACE of BLADES are looking to hire 250 students for summer employment. For more information please call us at (613) 591-0667. (KW –Mar 2)

GRADE 12’s / GRADS

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)

GRADE 12'S STUDENTS PLANNING ON ATTENDING CARLETON UNIVERSITY NEXT YEAR: A representative will be in on Monday Feb 27 at 2:00 to discuss the process from now until Sept. An announcement will be made on Monday as to the location of the meeting. (JH –Feb 27)

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)