Thursday, September 13, 2012

Day 2 - H.S. & Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

MT WALK AND SPIRIT RALLY: This Friday, Student Council is bringing you the first big event of the year! We will do a short community walk to show our support of Terry Fox. There will be a homeroom trivia contest with questions about MT. Students at the Spirit Rally will compete in games to earn points for their grade/homeroom. And best of all...prizes will be awarded to the grade/homeroom with the most points!! Support your grade by wearing the correct colour on Friday - Grade 12 is Black, Grade 11 is White, Grade 10 is Blue, Grade 9 is Red, Grade 8 is Green and Grade 7 is Yellow. Points will also be given to the grade/homeroom with the most "colour spirit"!! Let's show everyone that Mother Teresa has the most school spirit in Barrhaven!! (NR –Sep 14)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

MANGA CLUB: Meetings will be Thursdays at lunch this semester in Rm 138. (JS –Sep 13)

CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING: Love to run or interested in joining a team this year? The cross country running team is a great team to get involved in ! All high school students are welcome, no experience necessary. All interested students are asked to come to a mandatory meeting on Thursday September 13th at 11:30 in Room 208. Please see Mrs. McCarthy if you have any questions. (KM –Sep 13)

PEER HELPERS: Attention all high school students who have signed up for and those who would like to become a PEER HELPER. you are asked to come to an important meeting on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 11:30am in room 302. Please bring your lunch. (MB –Sep 14)

GOLF TEAM: ** DATE CHANGE ** Due to leadership camp next Monday, The meeting for the HS golf team will be taking place Thursday, Sept. 13th, instead of Monday. Time : 11:30 am in room 315. Please see Mme Milliard if you have any questions. (KM –Sep 17)

OVERSEAS ENRICHMENT: Any student interested in participating in the Overseas Enrichment Trip to Italy, South of France and Spain in March 2013 is asked to to pick up an information package from Ms. Stuart in Room 102 or Ms. Pierce in Student Services. (MP –Sep 17)

OPEN GYM BASKETBALL NIGHTS for Boys in Grades 9 - 12 will be held on Monday, September 10th, and 17th 2012 from 6 PM - 9 PM (open to ONLY MT High School students). If you have any other questions see Mr. Rowley in room 136. (MR –Sep 17)

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2013 INTEREST MEETING: The Archdiocese of Ottawa is bringing a group of Young Adults (18-35) to World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, July 17 – 31, 2013. “Interest Meeting” on Thurs. Sep 20, 7:00 pm at the Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Place. Info: Ted: 613-738-5025 x 231; or thurley@archottawa.ca. (MD –Sep 20)

STUDENT SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED FOR THE RICHMOND FAIR ON SEPT 15 & 16. Please contact Mark for more info at 613-823-6949 or at kerrvill@sympatico.ca. (JH –Sep 14)

LF TUTOR FOR A GRADE 2 STUDENT at St. Andrew Elementary School to help with reading and handwriting. Please contact Claire at 613 440-7223. (KW –Sep 17)

JOSTENS is back to our school on Wednesday, September 26th, Thursday, September 27th, Friday, September 28th, during senior lunch in the atrium, in front of Student Services. There are 14 brand new rings to choose from, so come to Student Services to pick up a leaflet and brochure. Order now to receive your ring before Christmas. (KW –Sep 28)

GRADE 12’s / GRADS

MCGILL UNIVERSITY will be at Mother Teresa HS on Thurs Sept 13 at 2:15. Grade 12 students interested in attending the presentation must sign up in Student Services by lunch on Thurs. (JH –Sep 13)

DRIVER EDUCATION FORMS HAVE ARRIVED! Registration runs from September 7th - October 10th. Come pick up your form in Student Services. (KW –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

JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday September 14^th is Jeans Day. This week our contributions will go toward the Run for the Cure. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (SD –Sep 14)

COMMUNITY CORNER

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

UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE THE PARENT PLAYS IN BUILDING A RESILIENT 21ST CENTURY TEENAGER: WHAT PARENTS CAN DO. Please join us for this presentation by Dr. Leonard Sax, on Monday September 24^th at 7 pm at Mother Teresa High School. Register online at http://drleonardsaxatmt.eventbrite.ca. (AB –Sep 24)

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.