Friday, October 12, 2012

Day 1 - H.S. & Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PHOTO RETAKE DAY: Edge Imaging will be back to Mother Teresa HS for photo retakes on Wednesday morning, October 24th. (KW –Oct 24)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

7/8 WRESTLING TEAM: Any7/8 student (male/female) interested in trying out for the 7/8 wrestling team is asked to sign up outside of Mr. Quinn's office. Please listen carefully for upcoming announcements for future tryout dates. (TQ –Oct 12)

GRADE 7-8 GIRLS/BOYS VOLLEYBALL: There will be a practice Wed Oct 10, 2012 and Thursday Oct 11, 2012 after school (3:00-4:15) in the caf gym. (JB –Oct 12)

TLC MEETINGS

Monday -Library Ambassadors
Wednesday- Game Club
Thursday- Graphic Novel/Manga Club
Red Maple- starting Tuesdays in late October

Reminder: Pick up a pass in the morning. Bring your lunch to the seminar room. (CHV –Oct 19)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING TEAM: There will be a brief but mandatory meeting this Friday October 12th at 11:30 sharp in Room 208. All runners who plan to attend the meet must attend. If you miss the meeting please see Ms. McCarthy by the end of the day on Friday, otherwise you will not be able to join us next week at the National Capitals. (KM –Oct 12)

AWARDS CEREMONY: On October 4th, Mother Teresa HS held its Academic Awards Ceremony. Congratulations! You made the honour roll list, but were unable to attend the ceremony. Would the following students please drop by Student Services to pick up your honour roll certificate: I.B., K.B., M.C., H.F., K.K., J.K., M.K., C.M., S.M., J.M., T.M., D.M., J.R., C.S-C., G.S. (KW –Oct 12)

JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS will begin on Monday, October 15th 2012 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - All interested students must attend. If you have an questions or concerns see Mr. Rowley in Room 136. (MR –Oct 15)

CAPPIES: Please meet in Rm 138 at lunch on Monday, October 15. Attendance is mandatory. Bring your lunch! (JS –Oct 15)

STAND UP TO BULLYING SQUAD MEETING: Just a reminder of the Stand Up to Bullying meeting on Friday, Oct 12 and Monday, Oct 15th in the chapel at 11:40. Please eat lunch before you come. Don't forget to check out the website http://www.bullyingawarenessweek.org/ and bring your ideas to the meeting as we gear up for National Bullying Awareness Week which runs Nov 12-17. New members are always welcome. Youth Facilitators, it is important you attend Monday's meeting. (TC –Oct 15)

ATTENTION ALL POTENTIAL MT CURLERS!! Curling tryouts will take place next Tuesday October 16! Please meet Mrs Donaghy and Mrs Robinson at 2:30pm at the side doors, in order to catch the cabs!

DRAGON'S DEN COMPETITION: Do you have the next great product or service idea??? ....pitch it at the high school Dragon's Den Competition at Ottawa University October 23rd! Enter and seize the chance to gain valuable presentation skills, networking skills, and prizes! Don't delay as space is limited. See Mr. Baldin or Mrs. Morency in room 216 today! (SM –Oct 16)

WRITING CLUB: Meets every Tuesday at lunch in Rm 138. New members always welcome. (JS –Oct 16)

STUDENT TUTORS: Student tutors work with other students on homework, preparing for evaluations and reviewing the material taught in class. Tutors can work for community service hours or earn $10 per hour. We are especially in need of mathematics and science tutors at the senior level. If you are interested in being a tutor this year, please stop by Student Services to pick up an application form. (MP –Oct 17)

SOCIAL SKILLS TUTOR WANTED: Looking for a male grade 11 or grade 12 student to dialogue with a younger student at lunch 2-3 times per week here at MT. Earn community service hours or $10 per hour. Please see Ms. Pierce in Student Services for more information. (MP –Oct 19)

STUDENT SERVICES

The STUDENT SERVICES WEBSITE at ss.mths.ca is set up as an information tool.

Includes information about: Courses, Careers, Graduation, Scholarships,etc.

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LOOKING FOR A FUN AND REWARDING WAY TO GET SOME VOLUNTEER HOURS? How about helping two young students, aged 9 and 11, who attend Pierre Elliot Trudeau school, with their homework from 4:30pm to 5:30pm on a bi-weekly basis? Please contact Blair at either (613) 878-1569 orbthom26@gmail.com. (KW –Oct 12)

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)

NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA WILL BE CELEBRATING THE 20TH NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WEEK! (NSTW): We would like to offer Mother Teresa High School students, from grade 9 to 12, volunteer opportunities to learn about science and technology, attend the free BBQ, earn volunteer hours and have a lot of fun on Sunday, October 14, as we host the NSTW Funfest! Please contact Ginette Couillard at 613-992-5160 or Ginette.Couillard@nrcan.gc.ca. Poster information and consent form are available in Student Services. (KW –Oct 12)

TUTOR NEEDED: Looking for a female tutor to help out a Grade 6 student from Msgr. Paul Baxter, once a week with French. Willing to pay. Please contact either Annette or Joseph at 613-823-5774. (KW – Oct 19)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BYWARD MARKETS BIA UPCOMING EVENTS: Oktoberfest, October 20th, 2012 and Christmas Choirs.

· Volunteers for Oktoberfest are asked to help with set-up and decorating, monitoring children and family activities and with the tear down. Volunteers are needed between 8:30 am until 4:00 pm. Half day and full day opportunities are available. See poster in Student Services.

The Byward Market is lookng for school choirs to perform in the market during the Christmas season. Interested groups can send their information and availability to Stefanie Lalonde at 613 562-3325, fax: 613 562-3326, email bia@byward-market.com. See poster in Student Services. (KW –Oct 19)

SHAD VALLEY! The pre-university experience of a lifetime for Grade 10, 11 and 12 students; a unique 4-week program. For details on Shad Valley campuses, post-secondary scholarships, and alumni accomplishments, visit their website at www.shad.ca. See information pamphlet in Student Services. (KW –Oct 19)

INTERESTED IN THE CANADIAN FORCES?? Any Grade 11 or 12 student interested in learning more about the Canadian Forces, is invited to go to Student Services and sign up to attend an information session by Sergeant Contini. He will be at Mother Teresa on November 6 at 9:30 am. All students that sign up will report to the multi purpose room on that date and time for the presentation. If you have questions please see Mrs. Rennick in room 320. (JR –Oct 26)

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

GRADE 12’s / GRADS

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK (UNB) is hosting a parent/student night at the Lord Elgin Hotel on Wednesday, October 24th, at 7pm. Find out about admissions, scholarships, student life. The session is open to anyone interested in UNB. (KW –Oct 24)

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE: Students interested in attending Algonquin College next year are invited to spend the day at the college on Thursday, November 1st. Please sign-up & pick up a permission form in Student Services. First come first served with a signed permission form gets you a seat on the bus. (MP –Oct 26)

MCGILL UNIVERSITY WILL BE HOSTING ITS ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE for prospective students and their families on Sunday, October 28, 2012. Faculty, students and administrative staff from all units, including the academic departments, Admissions, Recruitment, Scholarships and Financial Aid, Student Services and members of McGill's student societies, will be on hand to answer questions and talk about academic and student life at McGill. Tours of campus, residences, libraries and the athletics facilities will also be provided. We encourage students to register online to attend the event at: www.mcgill.ca/openhouse/register. Should you have questions, please consult our website www.mcgill.ca/openhouse or contact the Open House Team at openhouse@mcgill.ca. (MR –Oct 26)

STAFF

JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday Oct 12^th is Jeans Day. This week our contributions will go toward L’Arche – a community where people with developmental disabilities can live and thrive, while reaching their potential. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (SD –Oct 12)

COMMUNITY CORNER

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

FREE INFORMATION SESSION FOR PARENTS: CHEO and the Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) will host a free information session for parents on the subjects of suicide, depression, and bullying to be held on October 15^th from 7 - 9 pm at Sir Robert Borden High School. Details here: http://www.cheo.on.ca/en/Cheoconnects_mentalhealth. (MR –Oct 15)

HPV VACCINATION (NO COST) FOR YOUNG WOMEN IN GRADES 10 – 12: The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has announced they will provide three doses of the HPV Vaccine for eligible young women in Grades 9 through 12. For more information please see the flyer at https://bboard.ocsb.ca/bbcswebdav/xid-1062257_1. (PG –Oct 31)

TAKE CHARGE: A GIRLFRIEND'S GUIDE TO MENTAL HEALTH. Presented by Women in Mind - The Royal’s conference on Women’s Mental Health. When: Thursday, November-01-12 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM. Where: Hampton Inn Conference Centre, 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa, Ontario. 613-741-2300.
To register: http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1113963. (MR –Oct 31)