Monday, September 24, 2012
Day 1 - H.S. & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 Sept 26 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. See Mrs. Simpson for information. (JS –Sep 26)
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 
OTTAWA POLICE VENTURERS: Looking to volunteer some of your time to a great cause? You should consider joining the Ottawa Police Venturers. If you are 14 to 18 years of age and attending a secondary school, interested in learning more about policing, being part of a dynamic team and helping your community, then come a recruitment information night on Wednesday, September 26th 7pm to 8pm at 101 Centrepointe Drive (Ben Franklin Place). For more information about the Ottawa Police Venturers program, visit ottawapolice.ca or call 613-236-1222 ext 6034. (KW – Sep 26)
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/
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.
- Sep 24th – Stress and Resilience: What girls need to become strong women; What boys need to become productive men. A presentation by Dr. Leonard Sax.
- Oct 5th – PD Day – No Classes for Students, Christian Community Day for Staff
- Oct 8th – Thanksgiving Holiday
- Oct 9th – Photo Retake Day
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.
