Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Day 2 - H.S. & Day 1 - Gr. 7 & 8
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
GRADE 7 HONK’N’BLOW: Mother Teresa's annual Honk'n'Blow is Wednesday September 12th from 6 to 8pm. Come try all the instruments to see which one best suits you. Saxophones, trumpets, clarinets and more!!! For any questions, see Mr Card in Room 120. (IC –Sep 11)
7/8 CROSS COUNTRY TRYOUTS: Grade 7 and 8 students interested in trying-out for the cross-country team are invited to meet Mme Kinloch near the basketball standards behind the school on Wednesday Sept. 12th at 3:00. Please arrive dressed and ready for a 2-3 km run. Bring your things (backpack, change of shoes, etc.) outside with you so you don't need to return into the school. It is recommended that you have a water bottle with you. The try-out should be over by 4:00. You are responsible for organizing your own ride home after the try-out. (JK –Sep 12)
GOLF ANYONE? Any 7/8 student interested in trying out for the 7/8 Golf Team are to sign up outside of Mr. Quinn's phys.ed office either Tuesday Sept. 11 or Wednesday Sept. 12. The only 2 tryouts will take place Wednesday Sept. 12 @ 3 pm in the wood floor gym, and Friday Sept. 14 @ 7:30 am in the wood floor gym. Please ensure that you bring your clubs with you. (TQ –Sep 12)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
JR. AND SR. GIRLS BASKETBALL: All girls interested in trying out for junior or senior girls basketball are to attend a try-out on Tuesday at 3:00 in the wood floor gym. Please see Ms. Sinclair or Mrs. Ragaisis if you can't attend. (SR –Sep 11)
LEADERSHIP CAMP PARTICIPANTS: All High school students who have been invited to Leadership camp from Sept 17-19, 2012 and have handed in their forms, please meet in the chapel at 11:30 on Wed. Sept 12th for an important meeting. (TC –Sep 12)
CALLING ALL SINGERS (and there were a lot of you last year in Jesus Christ Superstar!) - we need you! Many voices make the singing easier. So come out to room 205 at lunch next Wednesday Sept 12 and let us hear what you have. If you have any questions please see Ms. Soprovich in room 205. Open to any and all singers. No auditions required. We need male voices!!!! (SS –Sep 12)
HS ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Any high school student interested in joining Mother Teresa's environmental team is asked to attend a meeting Wednesday at 11:30 in room 117. Please see Mrs. Ragaisis if you would like to join but are unable to attend. (SR –Sep 12)
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.
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)
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 .
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 
GRADE 11 AND GRADE 12 VOLUNTEERS are needed for Grade 2 Sacrament Meeting at St. Joseph HS (tile floor gym) on Saturday, September 22nd from 3:30pm to approximately 8:30 pm. A variety of tasks to be performed. Training will be provided during the school lunch break on Tuesday, September 18th. Please contact Janice Pilgrim, Parish Grade School Coordinator, Room 105 by September 11th. (KW –Sep 11)
COURSE CHANGES: Students requiring course changes are asked to drop by Student Services in between classes or at lunch to book an appointment with their counselor. Do not sit and wait in Student Services as you will not be seen without an appointment. Please continue to go to the classes on your schedule, until your course changes have been made. Last date for course changes is Tuesday September 11th at end of day. (JH –Sep 11)
NIGHT SCHOOL INFO: The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is offering its 2012 Fall Night School Program from September 17th to December 13th at the Adult High School (300 Rochester Street) and Merivale High School. You may sign up for night school, but must maintain full-time status at day school. Registration can be done during the day from Tuesday, September 4th to Wednesday, September 12th at Albert Street Education Centre, 440 Albert Street from 9 am to 3:30pm. Evening registration is at the school offering the course choice on Tuesday, September 11th (6pm to 7:30pm) and Wednesday, September 12th (6pm to 7:30pm). Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 12th. Registration forms are now available in Student Services and must be approved by your counsellor. (KW –Sep 12)
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)
GRADE 12’s / GRADS 
TYNDALE UNIVERSITY VISIT: A representative from Tyndale University will set up in the atrium, during senior lunch, on Tuesday, September 11th, 2012 for any Grade 12 student interested in obtaining information on this university. (KW –Sep 11)
GRADE 12 STUDENTS:
1) Status Sheets will be delivered in homeroom Monday for the grade 12's. (Grade 12's on spare - please pick them up in Student Services). It is important to review the graduation requirements to ensure you are on track to graduate in June.
2) Student Services will be meeting with all grade 12's at the end of September to outline the College and University application procedures, (you cannot apply until late Oct). We will also outline college and university visits and other relevant graduation info at that time. (JH –Sep 11)
JOSTENS RINGS will be at Mother Teresa High School on September 26th, 27th and 28th during senior lunch time, in the atrium. More details to follow soon. (KW –Sep 14)
DRIVER EDUCATION FORMS HAVE ARRIVED! Registration runs from September 7th - October 10th. Come pick up your form in Student Services. (KW –Sep 21)
STAFF 
JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday September 14th 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 24th 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.
COMING UP…
- September 12th – School Photo Day
- September 13th – Program Night Open House
- September 21st – Student fees due
- September 24th – Understanding Gender Difference in the 21st Century Teenager
