Friday, March 23, 2012

Day 1 - H.S. & Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8

~ CATHOLIC GRADUATE EXPECTIONS ~

~ 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

SKI CLUB REFUNDS: Applications for refund can be picked up in the main office starting March 21^st. Forms must be returned to the main office no later than Wednesday, March 28^th at the end of the school day. (KN –Mar 27)

BASKETBALL SCOREKEEPERS NEEDED: Any students who are interested in scoring the grade 7/8 girls or boys basketball games (which take place after school at 3:00pm) are asked to speak with either Mr. O’Donnell or Mrs. Agnel. (Volunteer hours will be granted). (AO –Mar 28)

WIN AN MTHS SPRING JACKET! The Business Dept. has a NEW bulletin board outside room 216 to communicate with students who are interested in Business but aren't enrolled in a “Business” class during the semester. We will announce contests, guest speakers, field trips, showcases, and any other business opportunities for students. Help us name the board. Enter as many catchy titles as you want before March 29^th! See the poster outside room 216 for entry forms. (SM –Mar 29)

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

7/8 SWIM TEAM: Interested in joining the Grade 7/8 Swim Team? Come to an information meeting on FRIDAY, March 23 at the beginning of 7/8 lunch, in Room 235. Please bring your lunch to Room 235 on Friday! (TC –Mar 23)

STUDENT COUNCIL MEETING: ALL members of Intermediate Student Council are asked to bring their lunch to Room 235 on MONDAY, MARCH 26 at the beginning of 7/8 lunch. (TC –Mar 26)

ACTS: ACTS will meet on Thursday March 29^th at lunch. New members always welcome! (MD –Mar 29)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

REMINDER TO CO-OP STUDENTS: Friday March 23 is a Co-op Integration Day. Co-op students need to come to school for their regular co-op class with Mrs. O’Sullivan or Mr. Nearing on that day. Students are asked to meet at the computer lab and to bring their co-op journals with them. (MO –Mar 23)

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 –Mar23)

ALL GRADE 10 AND 11 STUDENTS INTERESTED IN HUNTSMAN MARINE BIOLOGY TRIP: Reminder that next week, on March 28th at lunch, all interested students must submit their first payment of $300 to maintain their place on the trip as well as picking which week they wish to attend. Pick up a letter to take home as a reminder on Friday March 23rd in room 202 at lunch. (SS –Mar 23)

BADMINTON TRY OUTS: High School Badminton tryouts will begin the week after the March Break.

The dates are:

Junior: Monday, March 19, Friday, March 23, Tuesday, March 27, Wednesday, March 28

Senior: Thursday, March 22, Tuesday, March 27, Wednesday, March 28

All interested players must attend each session. (JL –Mar 28)

Attention students who have passed the tests for Royal Canadian Music levels 6 or 7: Granata Music is looking for students to work as teachers' assistants. The hours would be after school potentially between the hours of 4 and 8. A student could earn a coop credit or Granata Music may be willing to pay more than minimum wage. Due to the high demand of students, Granata Music is looking to hire a new piano & vocal instructor. Requirements:

1. Minimum RCM Grade 7 – 8

2. Positive attitude & punctual

3. Able to create and follow a lesson plan

4. Theory Background

Please see Mrs. O'Sullivan or Mr. Nearing in the Co-op Office (room 320). (MO –Mar 28)

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

INSIDE RIDE: Inside Ride is meeting on Friday March 23^rd at lunch time (Career Centre)
S.A.A.E is meeting on Friday March 23^rd as well (in the chapel)
THINKFAST planning meeting – Tuesday March 27. If you want to help with the planning come to the chapel at lunch time
DESI meeting on Wednesday at lunch time (MD –Mar 28)

JR BOYS VOLLEYBALL:

Game

Practice

Home game Monday March 26

Wednesday March 28th at 3pm in the wood floor gym.

Home game Thursday March 29

Practice Tuesday April 3 at 3pm in the wood floor gym.

Home game Monday April 2

Practice Tuesday April 10 at 3pm in the wood floor gym

Away game Wednesday April 4th

Last regular season Home game on Wednesday April 11

Please visit the website for all schedules (http://volleyballmths.yolasite.com/) (EM –Apr 10)

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

OTTAWA POLICE LOOKING FOR YOUTH TO JOIN YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Ottawa Police Service is launching a Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and is now accepting applications. Until March 23, 2012, young people under 24 can apply online at ottawapolice.ca/yac. YAC will bring a youth voice to policing and give youth a chance to share ideas and work with police on decisions and projects that matter to Ottawa youth. YAC members will also meet new friends, build skills and resumes, and be provided with food, bus tickets and other perks. (JH –Mar 23)

DAFFODIL DAYS STREET SALES IS ONLY TWO WEEKS AWAY! IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO HELP! Street sales will be taking place on Friday March 30^th, Saturday March 31^stand Sunday April 1^st at various locations around the city. This year, we are testing new online software to make signing up for a shift easier than ever! Please choose the link below and follow the sign up instructions. Barrhaven - www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0D4BAFAC2AA20-daffodil. Specific instructions about what to expect during your shift will be sent out the week leading up to Pin sales. For more information contact: Ashley MacCormack Fundraising Coordinator Canadian Cancer Society, Ottawa Unit 1745 Woodward Dr. Ottawa, ON K2C 0P9. 613.723.1744 ext. 3618 F. 613.723.8967 Local Twitter: @CCSOttawa and @RFLinOttawa. Local Facebook: Canadian Cancer Society – Ottawa Unit and Canadian Cancer Society – Relay For Life (KW –Mar 29)

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, Mar 31, Apr 7, 14, 15, 21, 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. (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)

GRADE 12’s / GRADS

GRADE 12 STUDENTS: Please pick up your baby photos from Student Services. Yearbook crew no longer requires them. (KW –Mar 23)

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)

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

STAFF RETREAT: Mark your calendars! Tuesday April 10^th will be our Staff Retreat, following the Staff Meeting on that day. More info to follow next week. (SD –Mar 23)

COMMUNITY CORNER

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

PARENTING YOUR TEEN THROUGH TURBULENT TIMES - A SPECIAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL AWARENESS PANEL: The School Council of St. Francis Xavier High School in pleased to offer this important information evening for parents, to be held at St. Francis Xavier High School (St. F. X.) on Tuesday, March 27^th, 7pm-9pm in the gymnasium. The school is located at 3740 Spratt Road, Gloucester in Riverside South. Admission is free, and parents in neighbouring communities are also invited to attend, including parents of elementary teenage children. (MEA –Mar 27)

PARENT INFO ON THE ONTARIO LITERACY TEST: The Ontario Literacy Test will be written by grade 10 students on the morning of Thursday March 29th. All students are asked to get a good night’s sleep and to have a good breakfast before arriving on time to school that day. Students participated in extra help and preparation sessions during the afternoon on March 21st and March 22nd. If your son or daughter would like extra practice the following resources are available online:

1. http://dontpanictips.blogspot.com for tips and tricks

2. There is also a paid app students can access - Don't Panic 2.0 is a new digital resource released to help students pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test - timely for the March 29, 2012 OSSLT. Students can download this e-resource to hand-held devices. Available at smashwords.com for $2.99. Free

3. www.EQAO.com for past literacy test questions and sample answers. (MEA –Mar 28)

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)