Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Day 1 - H.S. & Day 2 - 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)
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)
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)
LET THE GAMES BEGIN! Drop by the TLC this Thursday to listen to the Grade 8 band. Following their brief performance, participate in a Hunger Games jeopardy game. Prizes! Bring your lunch. (CHV –Mar 22)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND TEACHERS: OSSLT Preparation Sessions will take place on Wednesday and Thursday this week during period 3. Those grade 11 & 12 students writing the test, as well as students receiving accommodations will be reminded of where they are to report during period 3 on both days via a reminder slip in their homeroom teacher's mailbox. High school students will not be able to access the Resource Room during period 3 on Wed and Thurs as students receiving accommodations on the OSSLT will be preparing with their resource teachers during that time. (MC –Mar 21)
HIGH SCHOOL FIELD LACROSSE: Practices will begin on Wednesday, March 21st, after school on the back field. All interested players must attend. Please have full equipment and cleats. (JL –Mar 21)
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE HUNGER GAMES NOVEL? Test your knowledge in a Hunger Games jeopardy game in the TLC at lunch on Wednesday. Prizes! Bring your lunch. (CHV –Mar 21)
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)
FROM OUR CHAPLAIN – MEETINGS THIS WEEK:
- DESI is meeting on Wednesday at lunch time in the chapel.
- ROY G. BIV: Mandatory meeting on Monday and Thursday this week. Do not be late!
- INSIDE RIDE: Inside Ride is meeting on Friday at lunch time (Career Centre)
- S.A.A.E is meeting on Friday as well (in the chapel) (MD –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)
BADMINTON TRY OUTS: High School Badminton tryouts will begin the week after the March Break.
The dates are:
Junior: Monday, March 19, Friday, March 22, 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)
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 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 
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)
GRADE 12 STUDENTS: Please pick up your baby photos from Student Services. Yearbook crew no longer requires them. (KW –Mar 23)
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.
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)
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 available at ottawaschoolbus.ca. (KZ –Apr 10)
COMING UP…
· Mar 29th – EQAO Literacy Test
