Thursday, September 27, 2012

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

OVERDUE BOOKS: Students are reminded to return all overdue books to the Learning Commons. (CHV –Sep 28)

ROCK THE RIVER: Christian Rock Festival - Saturday Sept. 29 & 30 at Britannia Park. FREE ADMISSION. Tickets available first come first served in the chapel. Go to FaceBook.com/Rock the River for details. (MD –Sep 28)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

7-8 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: There will be a girls volleyball practice on Friday September 28th in the Caf Gym after school (3:00 to 4:30). Please be dressed and ready to start at 3:00. (JB –Sep 28)

CLUBS IN THE TLC: Students interested in the following clubs are asked to drop by the TLC to sign up.

~ Graphic Novel/Manga ~ Red Maple Reading Club ~ Game Club ~ Library Helpers. (CHV –Sep 28)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION ALL PEER HELPERS: There will be a mandatory meeting TODAY at lunch in room 302. Please bring your lunch and be prompt. (MB –Sep 27)

SR. BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM: The next Senior Boys Basketball team tryout will be Thursday after school from 4:30 PM - 6 PM. This is the final tryout for all interested players. If you have any questions see Mr. Rowley in room 136. (MR –Sep 27)

CHOIR PRACTICE: Tuesday Sept 25th and Thursday Sept 27 at lunch in room 119. Bring your music folders and please be on time. Extra voices welcome! (SS –Sep 27)

NEW YORK CITY: The deadline for the New York City trip is this Friday, September 28th 2102 at 8:40 AM - there are 6 spots remaining for those students still interested in being a part of the trip this May. To pick of forms or ask any questions see Mr. Rowley in room 136. (MR –Sep 28)

THE STAND UP TO BULLYING SQUAD (SUBS): All students interested in working with the Stand Up to Bullying Squad this year, please meet in the chapel on Monday, Oct 1^st at 11:45. Please eat your lunch first and then come to work! (TC –Oct 1)

HOMECOMING DANCE! Hey Titans! This year's Homecoming Dance will be on Thursday, October 4th from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Doors open at 7:15pm. Tickets are $5 and will be sold from Wednesday, September 26 until Monday, October 1st, at lunch in the atrium. Guest tickets must be purchased by Friday September 28th. See you all there! (NR –Oct 4)

STUDENT SERVICES

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)

LOOKING FOR A MALE TUTOR/HOMEWORK HELPER once a week for a few sessions to help a Grade 8 student with school work. Please see Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services. (KW –Oct 4)

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 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 – Oct 4)

THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP PRESENTS THE ULTIMATE DREAM JOB CONTEST: From September 3rd to October 14, 2012. If you are a Grade 9 student, then you are eligible to win great prizes including iPod Shuffles, Nintendo Wiis or even a return trip to Ottawa to meet the Honourable Andrew Scheer, Speaker of the House of Commons on Take Your Kids to Work Day on November 7, 2012. How to win? Just send a photo representing your dream job as well as a brief 25-word explanation. Please visit www.dreamjobcontest.ca and see poster in the school atrium. (KW –Oct 12)

LOOKING FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES? Check out a great website that posts opportunities throughout the city. http://volunteerottawa.ca/youth/

GRADE 12’s / GRADS

SCHOLARSHIPS continue to arrive at the school.Check out the student services website for lots of grad information including scholarships at ss.mths.ca. Guidance counselors will be meeting with all grade 12 students the week of Sept 24th. If you have not seen a grad presentation by Tuesday, Oct 2nd, please pop by Student Services. (TC –Oct 2)

STAFF

JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday Sep 28^th is Jeans Day. This week our contributions will go toward supporting Kayaking for Cancer. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (SD –Sep 28)

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…

Oct 5^th – PD Day – No Classes for Students, Christian Community Day for Staff
Oct 8^th – Thanksgiving Holiday
Oct 9^th – 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.