Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Day 2 - H.S. & Day 2 - 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

ASH WEDNESDAY LITURGIES:

• First gathering: 9:00 to 9:25 with grades 9 & 10

• Second: 9:45 to 10:10 with grades 7 & 8

• Third: 10:20 to 11:00 for grades 11 & 12 (MD –Feb 22)

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

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)

AMBASSADORS: We will be cutting milk bags today at lunch in Student Services. Please bring your lunch and your scissors! (MP –Feb 22)

REACH FOR THE TOP – CANCELLED: Reach For the Top will be cancelled this week. See you on March 1. (TC –Feb 23)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

MATH ENRICHMENT MEETING: Today at Lunch. Last day before the contest. Attendance is Mandatory. (MM –Feb 22)

MANGA CLUB: Manga Club will meet in RM 138 on Wednesday, February 22 at lunch. (JS –Feb 22)

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)

ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITY! On February 29^th, the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Engineering is providing a day of activities in recognition of National Engineering Week. If you would like the opportunity to become an engineer for a day and build an amazing structure please see Ms. D'Angela in room 211 at the end of period one, today. (ED –Feb 23)

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)

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)

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)

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)

COMMUNITY CORNER

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

ST. ANDREW’S PARISH NEWS: Ash Wednesday Mass will take place February 22, 2012 in our Parish at 7:30 p.m. in the gymnasium at St. Joseph High School at 3333 Greenbank Road. For those who cannot attend the evening Mass, all are welcome to morning Masses, available at the following locations:

~ 9:30 a.m. at Barrhaven Manor Retirement Home Basement Chapel (corner Berrigan and Longfields)

~ 11:45 a.m. at Court of Barrhaven Retirement Home 3rd Floor Chapel (corner Strandherd and Longfields)

~ Ash Wednesday is a day of Fasting and Abstinence from eating meat. May God bless you all as we start the new Season of Lent. (FJT –Feb 22)

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)