Friday, September 21, 2012
Day 2 - H.S. & Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
7 & 8 VOLLEYBALL:
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· BOYS VOLLEYBALL: Grade 7-8 Boys Volleyball: Anyone interested in trying out for the Grade 7-8 boys volleyball team, please see the sign up sheet posted outside Room 336. There will be a tryout on Wednesday September 19th and Friday September 21st from 3:00-4:00pm in the caf gym. Please come dressed in phys-ed attire and be ready for 3:00pm. If you have any questions, please see Mme. Gareau in room 336. (JG –Sep 21)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHOIR PRACTICE Friday Sept 21 at lunch in room 119 with Mr. Currie. Bring music to put in folders and drink lots of water. (SS –Sep 21)
CAPPIES The Cappies Program is still going strong in Ottawa! If you love plays and musicals and you love to write, then come out to a Cappies' meeting this Wednesday at lunch in Rm 138. Bring a sample of your writing with you. If you've seen a movie or gone to the theatre lately, then review it! You need to commit to seeing four high school plays and writing reviews for each over the semester. Cappies are also responsible for setting up the reception room as we will host Cappies from around the city on opening night of Willy Wonka! There will be a meeting at lunch in Rm 238 on Tuesday Sep 25th. See Mrs. Simpson for information. (JS –Sep 25)
I MATTER, U MATTER: All IMUM team members from last year are asked to meet in room 102, on Tuesday, September 25th at lunch. We will be reviewing our plan for the year. Please bring your lunch. (CS –Sep 25)
STUDENT SERVICES 
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT MT: Here's an opportunity to collect community service hours right here at Mother Teresa High School during senior lunch (11:30 am to 12:00 noon) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please sign up with Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services. We will be meeting in the Career Centre to cut milk bags and prepare them for the next step in making mats for Haiti. It's so easy..... (KW – Sep 28)
LOOKING FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES? Check out a great website that posts opportunities throughout the city. http://volunteerottawa.ca/youth/
GRADE 12’s / GRADS 
GRAD OPTIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS: The Guidance counsellors will be meeting with all grade 12 studentS this month to discuss post-secondary options. Scholarships have started to arrive at the school.
THE LORAN AWARD
Deadline: *Due October 9th in Student Services for Sponsored Applicants
Due Oct 24th for Direct Pool Applicants-must mail your application
Criteria: maintain 85% average. Demonstrate character, leadership and a commitment to the community
Application and more information at: www.cmsf.ca. (TC –Sep 21)
UOTTAWA DAY is on Friday, October 26th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event features a variety of activities for students, including presentations on admission, financial aid and academic programs. Students are encouraged to visit Ottawa U's website where they can explore workshops being offered by various departments and faculties. Faculty and service representatives will be on hand to answer questions. Students also receive a coupon worth $6 towards their lunch purchase. Students can also take a tour of the campus, residences, sports facilities and labs. Please visit www.uOttawa.ca/events. (KW -Sep 21)
CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY FAIRS: Free admission - financial aid workshops - taking place on Wednesday, October 17th, at the Metropolitan Bible Church. (KW –Sep 21)
STAFF 
PLEASE READ AND POST: All Staff are asked to read the last page of these announcements, and post a copy in your classroom. (MD –Sep 25)
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.
- September 21st – Student fees due
- September 24th – Stress and Resilience: What girls need to become strong women; What boys need to become productive men. A presentation by Dr. Leonard Sax.
To All Titans:
By our actions we show our faith. In other words, actions speak louder than words. Everyone says that they want to help people and that they want to make a difference. Well, here’s a chance to start.
On Wednesday October 3, every person in this building is urged to bring in one non-perishable food item for the Barrhaven Food Cupboard.
Dare to stand for something meaningful – help provide food to those struggling in our community.
What does working poor mean?
It means that people are employed but do not make enough money to cover all the family expenses. Many jobs in this region are low paying.
Why the HUGE increase in demand for food in Ottawa? Because there are not enough good-paying jobs in this city and many people are facing layoffs from the government and High Tech industry (two major employers in this city).
Could this happen to me and my family? YES! Most families in Ottawa are one or two paychecks away from the food bank. If one or both parents/guardians were to lose their job, that family would be dependent on the food bank. Imagine the stress of a single parent family.
