Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Day 1 - H.S. & Day 3 - 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

OUTSTANDING ITEMS AND FEES! A table will be set up in the atrium each morning this week, for all those students with outstanding textbooks, library books, library fines, or other fees/fines owing. The table will be in the atrium from 8:15 until the warning bell, for students to return any outstanding items. New Semester 2 textbooks and report cards WILL BE HELD BACK until all outstanding items are cleared by the student. (JP –Feb 10)

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)

LOST AND FOUND: Please check the items on the lost and found tables in the atrium. Items not claimed by Friday will be donated to a local charity. (SS –Feb 10)

KINDNESS WEEK IS COMING!!! 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 10)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

AMBASSADORS: We are meeting in Student Services today at lunch to cut milk bags. Bring your lunch and your scissors! (MP –Feb 8)

A.C.T.S (A Chance to Serve) will meet on Thursday during Jr. lunch. Be there or be square! Time to celebrate your hard work. (MD –Feb 9)

REACH FOR THE TOP CANCELLED: Reach for the Top is cancelled for Thursday, February 9th. See you next Thursday! (TC –Feb 9)

RELAY SKATE CHALLENGE: Attention all grade 7/8 students. Are you a fast skater, like skating on the canal, and enjoy competing against other schools? If you answered YES, then this activity is for you. Be a part of the first annual OCSB Intermediate Relay Skate Challenge on the Canal next Wednesday February 15. See Mr. Quinn if you are interested in this fun filled day on the Canal. Mr. Quinn will be taking 20 participants to this event (10 girls and 10 boys), so don't hesitate to see him if you are interested, as spots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. There are only 3 requirements to participate in this event. One...you need skates....Two...you need a helmet......and Three...you must be able to skate fast, or relatively fast!!!! Please see me in person, AS YOU MAY NOT SIGN YOUR FRIENDS UP. The deadline to register with Mr. Quinn is this Friday February 10^th. (TQ – Feb 10)

COMEDY CLUB: The Comedy Club is meeting at lunch this Friday in Room 230. See you there. (MP –Feb 10)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION – CHANGES TO ACCESS TO THE 3^RD FLOOR: Students will no longer be allowed to eat lunch and wander the 3^rd floor hallway during lunch time. Students who are meeting with teachers during lunch will still be allowed to work in the classrooms. Students with lockers on the 3^rd floor, must get all of their belongings at the beginning of lunch, as they will no longer have access to their lockers during lunch. (JP –Feb 15)

MATH ENRICHMENT: Takes place this week at lunch, on Wednesday Feb 8^th. (MM –Feb 8)

B.U. GIRLS are meeting on Wednesday at senior lunch in the chapel. Do not miss this important meeting! (MD –Feb 8)

ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: There is a very important meeting Wednesday at the beginning of lunch in room 203 for all students interested in being a part of our environmental club this semester. New members are welcome. (SR –Feb 8)

JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Any grade 9 or 10 girl interested in trying out for the junior girls volleyball team are invited to attend tryouts Tuesday after school, Wednesday after school, and Thursday morning at 7:30 in the wood floor gym. Please see Mrs. Ragaisis if you have any questions. (SR –Feb 8)

ROYGBIV will meet on Thursday in the chapel at lunch time. Everyone must attend this important meeting. (MD –Feb 9)

M.T.S.A.I.D: There will be an important MTSAID meeting at the beginning of lunch in room 326 on Thursday. (MK –Feb 9)

SPIRIT RALLY!!: We will be holding our first spirit rally of the year on Thursday, February 9th during period 4. Each grade is asked to wear different colours to show their school spirit. Grade 12 is BLACK, Grade 11 is WHITE, Grade 10 is RED and Grade 9 is BLUE. Show your Titan spirit and be ready to have fun and recognize the amazing accomplishments of Mother Teresa students!! (NR –Feb 9)

HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITIVE REACH FOR THE TOP TEAM: For all the students who signed up for the Inter-school Reach for the Top team, there will be a meeting at the beginning of lunch in room 307 on Friday February 10^th. The meeting is mandatory and will begin promptly at 11:35. (JS –Feb 10)

MANGA CLUB: Manga Club will resume meetings this Friday at lunch in Rm 138. (JS –Feb 10)

OSCAR NIGHT 2012: Oscar Night tickets will be sold in the atrium at lunch beginning Wednesday, February 8th. Tickets are $10 each. Guests are welcomed, and guest tickets must be purchased at the same time as the MT student (last day for guest tickets is Friday). There will also be an opportunity to win VIP All-Access Passes. See the ticket table for details. We must limit the number of attendees, so make sure to get your ticket early to avoid disappointment! (NR –Feb 10)

S.A.A.E (Students Against the Axis of Evil) are meeting on Friday during senior lunch in the chapel. Everyone please show up on time! (MD –Feb 10)

JR BOYS VOLLEYBALL: Practice this week is Wednesday February 8th at 3pm in the caf gym, Tuesday February 14th at 3pm in the wood floor gym and Wednesday February 15th at 3pm in the caf gym. Please see the website (http://volleyballmths.yolasite.com) to find permission forms, practice schedule and other important information. (EM –Feb 15)

SEMESTER ONE VISUAL ART STUDENTS: All sketchbooks and CPTs are ready to be picked up in room 102. All remaining work not collected will be disposed of at the end of the week. Please ensure that you come collect your work. (CS –Feb 10)

VARSITY GIRLS RUGBY: ANY grade 9-12 girl interested in joining the Varsity Girls rugby team is asked to come to Room 231 on Thursday, February 9^th or Friday February 10^th at the beginning of lunch. (SA –Feb 10)

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

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)

ARE YOU LOOKING TO EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS? You can volunteer at the CEFO musical, "Cinderella". February 16-19 and February 23-25. Opportunities exist for working backstage crew, or front of house selling programs, ushering, greeting, working with the choirs, selling at the canteen. You can earn 2-5 hours per night depending on job responsibility. Please email Tammy Doyle at tammy.doyle@ocsb.ca. (KW –Feb 14)

VOLUNTEER OTTAWA PRESENTS: Get off your Apathy - youth engagement conference. Ten organizations will be present to inspire and inform you about how you can take action on issues that are important to you. This is an all day, free conference, open to youth aged 14 - 24, consisting of three workshops of your choice and much more. Circle this date on your calendar: Thursday, February 16^th. Sign in begins at 9:15 am and the day wraps up at 3:50pm at the Ottawa Arts Court. To register visit: www.volunteerottawa.ca/youth. For more information email Damien Martin @ youth@volunteerottawa.ca. (KW –Feb 15)

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)

GRADE 12’s / GRADS

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER – INFORMATION SESSION: St Francis Xavier University in Anigonish Nova Scotia, invites you and your family to an Information Session on Sunday Feb 12 in the Lago Room at the Dow's Lake Pavilion from 2:00-4:00pm. A great opportunity to find out about the application process and the various programs at St. FX. Please RSVP at infosessions@stfx.ca. (JH –Feb 10)

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 11^th, 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 –Feb 10)

MATHEMATICS DAY! On Friday, February 17th, the School of Mathematics and Statistics will be hosting the Fourth Annual Mathematics Day; a one day event for senior high school students who want to know more about the power of mathematics and statistics. Registration is free of charge, and lunch and snacks will be provided. Student participants will also be entered into a draw for prizes, including a $250 gift card from Best Buy. Please register online no later than February 13, 2012. See poster in Student Services for more information. (KW –Feb 13)

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)

STAFF NOTES

REMINDERS FOR STAFF:

All Staff Meeting – February 14, 2012

COMMUNITY CORNER

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

FREE INFORMATION SESSION - TEENS & TECHNOLOGY: If your teen has a cell phone, then you need to know this… A presentation for parents about sexting, cyberbullying, safety and mental health. WHEN: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7 pm to 9 pm. WHERE: Adult High School, 300 Rochester Street. No Registration Required. Free parking. Bus route #14. Presented by the Ottawa Police (ottawapolice.ca) and the Ottawa Carleton District School Board. (JP –Feb 15)

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)