Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Day 1 - H.S. & Day 1 - 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 21st. Forms must be returned to the main office no later than Wednesday, March 28th 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 29th! 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 
ACTS: ACTS will meet on Thursday March 29th at lunch. New members always welcome! (MD –Mar 29)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
HS REACH FOR THE TOP COMPETITIVE TEAM: There will be a meeting at lunch Tuesday March 27th in room 307 to discuss the upcoming tournament on March 30. (JS –Mar 27)
DEBATE TEAM - CANCELLED: Please note our regular meeting will be cancelled Tuesday March 27. We will reconvene next week. (HB –Mar 27)
GRADE 10 AND 11 STUDENTS - HUNTSMAN MARINE BIOLOGY TRIP: Meeting at lunch in room 202, on Wednesday March 28th, to view slide show and look at materials. Students need to bring in their $300 cheque in order to maintain their spot on the trip. Any questions, please see Ms. Soprovich. (SS –Mar 28)
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COUNCIL MEETING: The High School Athletic Council is asked to meet today at the beginning of lunch in the Career Center (off The Atrium). The intramural basketball schedule will be reviewed. (JL –Mar 28)
HS INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL: High School Intramural Basketball will begin on Wednesday of this week.
Schedules are posted outside the wood floor gym. Team captains are reminded to have their team ready to start at 11:40 sharp. (JL –Mar 28)
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)
TRACK & FIELD TEAM 2012: Any High School athlete interested in being a part of the Track & Field Team is asked to attend a meeting on Thursday, March 29th 2012 at the beginning of lunch in Room 136 to sign up and pick up a team information letter to go home. If you have any questions see Mr. Rowley in Room 136. (MR –Mar 29)
FROM OUR CHAPLAIN – MEETINGS COMING UP FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
- 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 March 28th at lunch time
- ROY G. BIV meets at lunch time on Thursday, March 29th.
- Inside Ride – Friday March 30th. Mandatory meeting at lunch time in the Career Centre. (MD –Mar 30)
JR BOYS VOLLEYBALL:
| Game | Practice |
| | 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 
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 30th, Saturday March 31st and Sunday April 1st 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 31ST. 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 
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)
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: Don't forget to sign up for your workshop preference. Sign up sheets are on the Social Notice bulletin board in the back staff area. Deadline for sign up is Wednesday March 28th. (MD –Mar 28)
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 27th, 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)
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…
· Mar 29 – EQAO Literacy Test
· Apr 1 – 6 – Holy Week
· Apr 5 – Triduum Liturgies
· Apr 6 – Good Friday - No Classes
· Apr 9 – Easter Monday - No Classes
