Thursday, March 8, 2012

Day 1 - H.S. & Day 3 - 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.

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

GIRLS BASKETBALL PRACTICE: 7&8 Girls basketball team practice both Wednesday and Thursday after school this week. No practice Friday. Please see Mr. O' Donnell if you can't make practice. (MEA –Mar 8)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

HS REACH FOR THE TOP: The game between Jai Ho and The Pierre Bouchard Experience has been postponed until Thursday. (JS –Mar 8)

GAME ON SPORTS CAMP is in need of (TWO) highly motivated high school students over the week of the March break who enjoy sports, are eager in helping out younger athletes, and are in need of community service hours. If this is of interest to you, please see Mr. Quinn by Friday March 9th for further details. (TQ –Mar 8)

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)

VARSITY GIRLS FUTSAL: Members of the Mother Teresa Varsity Girls Futsal Team are reminded of the following practice dates... March 6th & 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 –Mar 20)

STUDENT SERVICES

OPTION SHEETS: A reminder to students that option sheets are due on Thursday, March 8th. Please return your signed option sheet to your homeroom teacher. Students who have a spare Period 1 and students who have morning co-op placements are asked to return their option sheet to Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services. (KW –Mar 8)

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)

GRADE 12’s / GRADS

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)

GRADE 12'S: BOARD-WIDE SCHOLARSHIPS: Each year at the MT Graduation scholarships are awarded based on criteria set out by the school board. An application is required for these scholarships. For more information and the applications, please attend an information session at 11:30 on Wed March 21 in the Library (TLC). (JH –Mar 21)

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 9^th is Jeans Day. This week our contributions will go toward support of the Pert Family. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (SD –Mar 9)