Monday, April 2, 2012

Day 1- H.S. & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8

~ CATHOLIC GRADUATE EXPECTATIONS ~

~ A Discerning Believer ~

A discerning believer formed in the Catholic Faith community who celebrates the signs and sacred mystery of God’s presence through word, sacrament, prayer, forgiveness, reflection and moral living.

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PIZZA: Pizza will be sold Tuesday and Thursday after school in the atrium.  $2.00 a slice, supporting this year’s Prom. (NR –May 31)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

MEET YOUR FUTURE WORKFORCE at Ottawa’s 4th Annual Journey Out Beyond School (J.O.B.S.) Fair, Monday April 2nd, 2012 from 9:30 am – 11:30 am.  Confederation Education Centre, 1645 Woodroofe Avenue, Ottawa.  (MO –Apr 2)

M.T.S.A.I.D:  There will be a MTSAID meeting on Thursday April 5th at the beginning of lunch in room 326. (MK –Apr 5)

THE SUMMER JOBS SERVICE (SJS) provides students with job search support and assistance with placement services from April 1st to August 31st.
• To be eligible, students must be returning to school in the fall, be between 15-30 years old and a resident of Ontario.
• To participate in the program, students may register for the program by contacting us at 613-828-2123. (MO –Apr 5)

CO-ED VOLLEYBALL: Next practices are:  Wednesday March 28th at 3pm in the wood floor gym, Tuesday April 3rd at 3pm in the wood floor gym and Tuesday April 10th at 3pm in the wood floor gym.  Please see Mlle McMurchy if you have any questions in room 233 in the 7-8 wing.  (EM –Apr 10)

JR BOYS VOLLEYBALL:

Game	Practice
Home game Monday April 2	Practice Tuesday April 3 at 3pm in the wood floor gym.
Away game Wednesday April 4th	Practice Tuesday April 10 at 3pm in the wood floor gym
Last regular season Home game on Wednesday April 11
Please visit the website for all schedules (http://volleyballmths.yolasite.com/)  (EM –Apr 10)

STUDENT SERVICES  

BABYSITTING COURSE:  A babysitting course is being offered Saturday, April 18th at the Ruth E. Dickinson Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The cost is $50 which includes an information package and certificate.  Bring a doll or a bear, a small blanket, a pencil, your lunch and healthy snacks.  Please register online at www.biblioOttawaLibrary.ca or for more information call Elaine Menard at 613 443-2027.  See flyer in Student Services. (KW –Apr 17)  

GRADE 12’s / GRADS

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE VANCOUVER FILM SCHOOL.  Come meet with Admissions on April 12th at the Westin Ottawa and Ottawa Convention Centre.  Any students who wish to attend can find out more and register atvfs.com/roadshow. (KW –Apr 11)

PROM TICKETS! Prom Tickets will be sold during lunch on April 11, 12, and 13.  Tickets are $75.  Cash or cheque will be accepted.  Please make cheques payable to Mother Teresa High School.  Please plan your tables in advance and purchase your tickets at the same time as the others at your table in order to secure your seats together. (SM –Apr 13)

COMMUNITY CORNER  

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

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE - SAINT PATRICK'S PARISH, FALLOWFIELD
 Palm Sunday - April 1:   Mass on Saturday at 5, Sunday at 9 and 11.
Holy Thursday - April 5:  Mass at 7:30 p.m.
Good Friday - April 6:  Service at 3:00 p.m.  Stations of the Cross - 7:30 p.m.
Easter Vigil - Saturday April 7 at 8:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday - April 8:  Mass at 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. (FSA –Apr 5)

NEPEAN REDSKINS REGISTRATION: Program Registration is now on for Nepean RedSkins.  In person registration at Barrhaven Source for Sports coming up April 5, 14, 21, 28.  Check out the website, www.nepeanredskins.com, or find registration forms in the main office at MT. (KZ – Apr 5)

OSTA CONSULTATION MEETINGS: The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority will be conducting public consultation on a number of proposed changes to transportation policies for the Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) and the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) in an effort to harmonize policies between the two school boards.   There will be five sessions in total, occurring on the following dates:

April 2, 2012 – A.Y. Jackson S.S. – 150 Abbeyhill Dr., Kanata

April 3, 2012 – Confederation E.C. - 1645 Woodroffe Ave., Nepean

April 4, 2012 – Glebe Collegiate – 212 Glebe Ave., Ottawa

April 5, 2012 – Cairine Wilson S.S. – 975 Orleans Blvd., Orleans

April 10, 2012 – Pope John XXIII – 165 Knoxdale Rd., Nepean

Sessions will begin at 5:30pm and end promptly at 7:00 pm.  There will be a presentation and “Q&A” period. More information is available at ottawaschoolbus.ca. (KZ –Apr 10)

THE OTTAWA CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION, MOTHER TERESA AND ST. PAUL HIGH SCHOOLS PRESENT: A FREE parent evening for all.  Media.Faith.Culture Parents 101, with Brett Ullman.  

• Monday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in the Library at Mother Teresa High School, 440 Longfields Drive, Nepean (Barrhaven)
• Pre-register at http://www.ottawacspa.ca/form.php?formID=17

AND

• Tuesday, April 17 at 7 p.m., in the Auditorium at St. Paul High School, 2675 Draper Avenue
• Pre-register at http://www.ottawacspa.ca/form.php?formID=19  (MEA –Apr 17)

BABYSITTING COURSE: A SMART babysitter has LEADERSHIP SKILLS and INITIATIVE and always keeps SAFETY in mind! When: Saturday April 28th 2012. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Ruth E. Dickinson Library. Cost: $50 includes an information package & certificate. Bring: a doll or a bear, a small blanket, a pencil, your lunch and healthy snacks. Please register on line at www.biblioOttawaLibrary.ca or for more information call Elaine Ménard at 613.443.2027. (KZ –Apr 28)

OFFICER’S NOTES – News and Information from our School Resource Officer

GET TO KNOW YOUR SRO… The School Resource Officer Program has been in effect in Ottawa Schools for over 17 years and was established for officers to provide support for school staff, students and parents. SRO’s may be involved in delivering lectures on various topics as well as dealing with incidents which take place at school during school hours or those that have an effect on the overall school environment. When an SRO becomes involved in dealing with an incident it may result in a conversation, mediation or a referral to an intervention or diversion program, or a charge. The School Resource Officer mandate is to build healthy, trusting relationships with youth of all ages by becoming a familiar presence in their schools.                                                                                                                     

Stay tuned for additional information and bi-weekly posts from Cst Sturgeon, your SRO…       

COMING UP…

• Apr 1 – 6 – Holy Week
• Apr 5 – Triduum Liturgies
• Apr 6 – Good Friday - No Classes
• Apr 9 – Easter Monday - No Classes

Friday, March 30, 2012

Day 2 - H.S. & Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8

~ CATHOLIC GRADUATE EXPECTATIONS ~

~ Self-Directed, Responsible, Life Long Learner ~

A self-directed, responsible, lifelong learner is someone who develops and demonstrates their God-given potential.

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PIZZA: Pizza will be sold Tuesday and Thursday after school in the atrium.  $2.00 a slice, supporting this year’s Prom. (NR –May 31)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

SWIM TEAM PERMISSION FORM will be available on FRIDAY, March 30. Please see Ms. Curtis in Room 235 on FRIDAY to pick up your permission form. Practices start on Wednesday, April 11 at Walter Baker Pool. (TC –Mar 30)

STUDENT COUNCIL: ALL student Council members are asked to come to a lunch time meeting on Friday, March 30 in Room 235. (TC –Mar 30)

 

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

FROM OUR CHAPLAIN – MEETINGS COMING UP FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:

• Inside Ride – Friday March 30^th.  Mandatory meeting at lunch time in the Career Centre. (MD –Mar 30)

JR BOYS VOLLEYBALL:

Game	Practice
Home game Monday April 2	Practice Tuesday April 3 at 3pm in the wood floor gym.
Away game Wednesday April 4th	Practice Tuesday April 10 at 3pm in the wood floor gym
Last regular season Home game on Wednesday April 11
Please visit the website for all schedules (http://volleyballmths.yolasite.com/)  (EM –Apr 10)

MEET YOUR FUTURE WORKFORCE at Ottawa’s 4^th Annual Journey Out Beyond School (J.O.B.S.) Fair, Monday April 2^nd, 2012 from 9:30 am – 11:30 am.  Confederation Education Centre, 1645 Woodroofe Avenue, Ottawa.  (MO –Apr 2)

THE SUMMER JOBS SERVICE (SJS) provides students with job search support and assistance with placement services from April 1^st to August 31^st.

• To be eligible, students must be returning to school in the fall, be between 15-30 years old and a resident of Ontario.

• To participate in the program, students may register for the program by contacting us at 613-828-2123. (MO –Apr 5)

CO-ED VOLLEYBALL: Next practices are:  Wednesday March 28th at 3pm in the wood floor gym, Tuesday April 3rd at 3pm in the wood floor gym and Tuesday April 10th at 3pm in the wood floor gym.  Please see Mlle McMurchy if you have any questions in room 233 in the 7-8 wing.  (EM –Apr 10)

STUDENT SERVICES 

SAT PREPARATION COURSE IN OTTAWA IS STARTING MARCH 31^ST.

• This is the last public course offered this academic year! SAT Preparation Course Ottawa.  Dates: Saturdays, starting Mar 31 to Apr 28. Location: Saint Paul University, 223 Main Street, Ottawa, ON K1S 1C4. Register: http://www.prepskills.net/app/RegisterSAT.aspx. For further information, call 1-866-973-7737 or visit www.prepskills.com. 
• What does it take to get in to a US college?  Find out at PREPSKILLS information seminar on Saturday, March 31, 2012. 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at St. Paul's University, 223 Main Street, Ottawa. Registration is required at http://prepskills.net/app/SeminarForm.aspx. See info in Student Services. (KW –Mar 30)

GET YOUR COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS:  The National Capital Baseball League is looking for scorekeepers during the 2012 NCBL season (May 10 – September 1).  This would be at multiple fields located around the Ottawa Area, 400 games (900 hours), 7 innings, between 2-3 hours.  Please contact Joe Beelen at ncbl@rogers.com.  Visit league website at: www.nationalcapitalbaseball.com. All games are on weeknights plus some Saturdays/Sundays during the day/evening.  See info sheet in Student Services. (KW –Mar 30)

BABYSITTING COURSE:  A babysitting course is being offered Saturday, April 18^th at the Ruth E. Dickinson Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The cost is $50 which includes an information package and certificate.  Bring a doll or a bear, a small blanket, a pencil, your lunch and healthy snacks.  Please register online at http://www.biblioottawalibrary.ca/ or for more information call Elaine Menard at 613 443-2027.  See flyer in Student Services. (KW –Apr 17)

GRADE 12’s / GRADS

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE'S SPRING OPEN HOUSE:  This Saturday, March 31st between 11:00am - 2:00 pm, Algonquin College Woodroffe Campus is inviting you to its Spring Open House. Whether you've already applied or are still considering your options, take advantage of this special event where you can: meet and talk with students and professors, ask questions and get answers about Algonquin programs, check out our state-of-the-art facilities, take a tour of the residence, and learn about financial aid and our special needs accommodations. To register go to: http://www.algonquincollege.com/prospective/openhouse/. (MP –Mar 30)

PROM COMMITTEE: All grade 12 students interested in participating on the PROM COMMITTEE 2012, Please come to a lunch meeting in room 309 on Friday March 30, 2012. (JR – Mar 30)

GRADE 12'S:  Please check the Student Services website at ss.mths.ca for new information posted with respect to Prom, Graduation and Board-wide scholarships. (JH –Mar 30)

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 30)

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE VANCOUVER FILM SCHOOL.  Come meet with Admissions on April 12th at the Westin Ottawa and Ottawa Convention Centre.  Any students who wish to attend can find out more and register atvfs.com/roadshow. (KW –Apr 11)

PROM TICKETS! Prom Tickets will be sold during lunch on April 11, 12, and 13.  Tickets are $75.  Cash or cheque will be accepted.  Please make cheques payable to Mother Teresa High School.  Please plan your tables in advance and purchase your tickets at the same time as the others at your table in order to secure your seats together. (SM –Apr 13)

STAFF NOTES

JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday March 30^th is Jeans Day.  This week our contributions will go toward L’Arche, a community that helps people with developmental disabilities. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (SD –Mar 30)

 COMMUNITY CORNER  

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

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE - SAINT PATRICK'S PARISH, FALLOWFIELD

 Palm Sunday - April 1:   Mass on Saturday at 5, Sunday at 9 and 11.

Holy Thursday - April 5:  Mass at 7:30 p.m.

Good Friday - April 6:  Service at 3:00 p.m.  Stations of the Cross - 7:30 p.m.

Easter Vigil - Saturday April 7 at 8:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday - April 8:  Mass at 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. (FSA –Apr 5)

NEPEAN REDSKINS REGISTRATION: Program Registration is now on for Nepean RedSkins.  In person registration at Barrhaven Source for Sports coming up April 5, 14, 21, 28.  Check out the website, http://www.nepeanredskins.com/, or find registration forms in the main office at MT. (KZ – Apr 5)

OSTA CONSULTATION MEETINGS: The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority will be conducting public consultation on a number of proposed changes to transportation policies for the Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) and the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) in an effort to harmonize policies between the two school boards.   There will be five sessions in total, occurring on the following dates:

April 2, 2012 – A.Y. Jackson S.S. – 150 Abbeyhill Dr., Kanata

April 3, 2012 – Confederation E.C. - 1645 Woodroffe Ave., Nepean

April 4, 2012 – Glebe Collegiate – 212 Glebe Ave., Ottawa

April 5, 2012 – Cairine Wilson S.S. – 975 Orleans Blvd., Orleans

April 10, 2012 – Pope John XXIII – 165 Knoxdale Rd., Nepean

Sessions will begin at 5:30pm and end promptly at 7:00 pm.  There will be a presentation and “Q&A” period. More information is available at ottawaschoolbus.ca. (KZ –Apr 10)

BABYSITTING COURSE: A SMART babysitter has LEADERSHIP SKILLS and INITIATIVE and always keeps SAFETY in mind! When: Saturday April 28th 2012. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Ruth E. Dickinson Library. Cost: $50 includes an information package & certificate. Bring: a doll or a bear, a small blanket, a pencil, your lunch and healthy snacks. Please register on line at www.biblioOttawaLibrary.ca or for more information call Elaine Ménard at 613.443.2027. (KZ –Apr 28)

OFFICER’S NOTES – News and Information from our School Resource Officer

GET TO KNOW YOUR SRO… The School Resource Officer Program has been in effect in Ottawa Schools for over 17 years and was established for officers to provide support for school staff, students and parents. SRO’s may be involved in delivering lectures on various topics as well as dealing with incidents which take place at school during school hours or those that have an effect on the overall school environment. When an SRO becomes involved in dealing with an incident it may result in a conversation, mediation or a referral to an intervention or diversion program, or a charge. The School Resource Officer mandate is to build healthy, trusting relationships with youth of all ages by becoming a familiar presence in their schools.                                                                                                                     

Stay tuned for additional information and bi-weekly posts from Cst Sturgeon, your SRO…      

COMING UP…

·                                                         Apr 1 – 6 – Holy Week

·         Apr 5 – Triduum Liturgies

·         Apr 6 – Good Friday - No Classes

·         Apr 9 – Easter Monday - No Classes