Friday, June 1, 2012

Day 2 - H.S. & Day 1 - Gr. 7 & 8

~ CATHOLIC GRADUATE EXPECTATIONS ~

~ A Responsible Citizen ~

A Responsible Citizen who gives witness to Catholic School social teaching by promoting peace, justice and the sacredness of human life.

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

MT AMAZING RACE: Reminder that today is the last day to sign up your team for the MT version of the Amazing Race being held next Tuesday. Teams must contain four(4) people. Sign up is FREE!! Come to the table in the atrium during both lunches. Hundreds of dollars in prizes are available to be won! Don't miss out! (NR –Jun 1)

OVERDUE BOOKS AND FINES: Students with overdue books and fines are asked to go to the Learning Commons after morning announcements. (MP –Jun 1)

DRESS CODE: As the warm weather moves in, we would like to remind all students and parents, of the dress code rules for our school (from page 8 of the Student Agenda). Please note that these rules WILL be enforced, and students will be required to change, as necessary. We thank you for your co-operation.

All students are asked to wear clothes that are clean and in good taste, and appropriate for a Catholic school environment.
Low-cut tops, tops with bikini straps, crop tops, muscle shirts, t-shirts with unacceptable language/pictures are not permitted.
Clothing with messages/advertisements relating to alcohol, drugs or tobacco is not acceptable.
Sleeveless blouses/shirts are permitted providing they are not low-cut in the front, back or sides. All tops must cover the shoulders.
Clothing that permits the exposure of the navel is not acceptable.
Shorts/skirts are permitted provided they are at least mid-thigh length.
Torn jeans and clothing that reveals undergarments are not acceptable.
Chains, studs, etc. are not permitted.
In addition, students are not permitted to wear jackets, hats, headgear or bandanas inside the school building at any time. (MEA –Jun 1)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTS TEAM MEETING: The ACTS Team will meet BRIEFLY on Friday June 1^st, during Junior lunch. (MD –Jun 1)

TRACK AND FIELD TEAM: The 7 and 8 track and Field team is now posted in front of the 7 and 8 Phys. Ed. office. ** DATE CHANGE ** The grade 7 and 8 track and field meeting will now be held Friday during lunch instead of Thursday. (CN –Jun 1)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOOD BANK NEEDS OUR HELP: The Barrhaven Food Bank has asked for our help, so on Monday June 4, all students in Grade 9, 10 and 11 are asked to bring one non-perishable food item with you to the year end mass. Grade 12 students will not be at the mass, but are encouraged to bring in food as well. (MD –Jun 4)

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: There will be a MANDATORY meeting for all students interested in playing football next year on Monday, June 4 in room 119 during high school lunch. We will be discussing the football mini-camp that will take place after school from June 5 to June 7. (AC –Jun 4)

HS HOCKEY AND RUGBY JERSEYS: A reminder to members of the high school Hockey and Rugby teams to bring in their jerseys to Mr. Gervasi or Mr. Taylor. Deadline is the week of June 4^th. (MG –Jun 7)

STUDENT SERVICES

MORE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARRIVING IN STUDENT SERVICES!

Osgoode Medieval Festival July 6-8th, They need gate people, town people, games people, runners. For information, contact Connie Bail at volunteers@osgoodemedievalfestival.com
Curvy Girls Scoliosis support group members will be presenting a cheque for CHEO Telethon on June 10th, we need your help! Community service hours for high school students on June 2nd All volunteers need to wear white T-shirt! (please contact us: curvygirlsottawa@gmail.com) (KW -Jun 1)

BRIGHT MATH CAMP FLYER IS AVAILABLE IN STUDENT SERVICES. Not-for-profit camp for the promotion of math. The classes on recreational math will be held at Carleton University, July 9 to 13 and July 23 to 27, 2012. The camps are organized for motivated bright and gifted students entering the fall 2012 into grades 4-5-6 and 7-8-9. Check the camp website at: http://www.ncf.ca/~au680/index.htm. For more information you may contact Helene Desrosiers Gregoire at 613 866-6284 or email at hdgregoire@rogers.com. (KW –Jun 1)

FUN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES! Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is taking place from June 22nd to 24th, 2012 at Mooney's Bay Park. Volunteers are needed at the following stations: welcoming crew, children's area, media tent, docks and staging and green team. For more information, visit www.dragonboat.net or contact Katherine at: volunteer@dragonboat.net 613 238-7711 ext 222. Copies of flyers are in Student Services. (KW –Jun 7)

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Barrhaven Run for Roger's House will take place locally next Saturday, June 9. They are in need of 40 more volunteers! If you would like to volunteer, please send an email to volunteers@barrhavenrun.ca or see Mrs. Pasco in room 137. Thanks for your help! (NP –Jun 7)

SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Forms are available in Student Services and they must be signed by a Guidance Counsellor

1) OTTAWA CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD SUMMER SCHOOL dates are from July 4th to July 25th. Pre-register from May 1st up until June 22nd, 2012 in Student Services. After June 22nd, registration takes place at summer school locations on Tuesday, July 3rd, 9am to 2pm.

2) OTTAWA CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD. SUMMER SCHOOL dates are from July 4th to July 27th. Registration May 1st - June 8th. Daytime registration is from 9 am to 3:30 pm at the Albert Street Education Centre, 440 Albert Street. Evening registration at the high school of your course choice; May 15th (6pm to 7:30pm) at Sir Robert Borden and Longfields Davidson Heights Secondary School; Final Registration for Make-Up courses only is Wed June 27, 9:00am - 4:30pm or Thurs June 28, 9:00 - 7:00pm at 440 Albert Street (JH –Jun 7)

GRADE 12’s / GRADS

30% OFF ONTARIO TUITION. Are you heading to college or university this fall? You could get a tuition grant of $1680 if you are a university or college degree student or $770 if you are a college diploma or certificate student. Find out if you're eligible and apply at Onario.ca/30off. See flyers and posters in Student Services. (KW –Jun 6)

COMMUNITY CORNER

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

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.

COMING UP…

June 8 – P.D. Day for all students
Week of June 11 – 15 – EQAO Math Testing – Gr. 9 students