Thursday, June 21, 2012

EXAMS - H.S. & Day 4 - 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

LAST DAY FOR CAFETERIA SERVICE: The last day for cafeteria service is Friday June 22. **PLEASE NOTE** that although the cafeteria is open, the menu selection is extremely limited. All staff and students are encouraged to bring a lunch. (SD –Jun 22)

FREE FITNESS MEMBERSHIP FOR TEENS AGES 12-17: GoodLife Fitness wants teens to get fit and have fun this summer. Free fitness memberships are available from July 3 - August 31, 2012. Register online at goodlifefitness.com/teenfitness starting June 1, 2012. (CHV –Jun 22)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Good Luck to all High School Students on your exams!

STUDENT SERVICES

VOLUNTEER! VOLUNTEER! VOLUNTEER! Several Volunteer Opportunities are taking place during the months of June, July and August. Please go to Student Services for further information. Some current opportunities include:

June 24^th, Greely Community Centre, free BBQ, 1pm-4pm, help tying balloons, face painting, running games. Contact Lena at events@nepeancarleton.ca
July 6^th-8^th, Osgoode Medieval Festival. volunteers@osgoodemedievalfestival.com
July 9^th-20^th. Working outdoors with teens and adults with Special Needs. Contact Kathleen Rooney at 613-789-1212.
July 9^th - 13^th; July 23^rd -27^th; August 6^th -10^th, 2012. Volunteers needed for Watson's Mill's summer camps! Contact Adam at watsonsmillmanotick@gmail.com, or 613 692-6455 for more info.
August 15^th-26^th. Greekfest. nicolettam@helleniccommunity.com. (KW –Jun 22)

GRADE 12’s / GRADS

UNIVERSITY PREPARATION COURSES: Ottawa Uni Prep is offering summer courses to help recent high school graduates develop the practical skills needed to achieve their potential in college and university. Our courses will assist students in coping with the challenge of transitioning from high school to post-secondary education. Summer 2012 courses will cover topics such as:

· academic reading skills and managing long reading lists

· note-taking for lectures and readings

· critical thinking skills

· studying for tests and exams, and much more!

Five-week and two-week courses are being offered for summer 2012, and will be held on the Carleton University campus. Small class sizes and an experienced instructor ensure that students get one-on-one
attention and get the most out of their course. Please check our website for schedules and registration: http://www.ottawauniprep.com. (JP –Jun 25)

STAFF NOTES

JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday June 22 is Jeans Day. This week our contributions will go toward helping Roberta Sutherland raise money for a good cause. See the TEH Conference for more details. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (SD –Jun 22)

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 22 – Last Day of Cafeteria Service
June 22 – Grade 8 Semi Formal 6 – 9 pm
June 20 – 26 – High School Exams
June 25 – Grade 7 & 8 Report Cards go home
June 27 – Last Day of Classes for Grade 7 & 8 Students
June 28 – Grade 12 Graduation 1 pm