Thursday, November 1, 2012
Day 1 - H.S. & Day 1 - Gr. 7 & 8
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
OVERDUE BOOKS AND LIBRARY FINES: Please return all overdue books and pay outstanding fines before upcoming report card distribution. (CHV –Nov 2)
TITANWEAR!! Order forms were distributed in your homeroom. If you need to check sizes please go to room 216 before school, at lunch, or after school. All orders are due by Nov 15. (LB –Nov 2)
SPIRIT WEEK: This week is spirit week!!! Monday is Character Day (think villains, heroes, cartoons etc) for HS Students and White Out Day for Gr. 7/8, Tuesday is Titan Pride Day, Wednesday is Halloween (costumes MUST show face at all times and adhere to dress code), Thursday is Employee of the Month Day, Friday is Comfy Day (pj’s, sweats etc.). Show your TITAN SPIRIT!! (NR -Nov 2)
BOOK WEEK WRITING CONTEST FOR KIDS & TEENS: Each year the Canadian Children’s Book Centre runs a writing contest for students in Grades 4 to 12. Young writers from across Canada are invited to submit their stories and/or poems to the Book Week 2013 Writing Contest for Kids & Teens. Judging is done by noted writers from across Canada and one winner from each grade will receive a $250 gift certificate for the bookstore of his or her choice. Two honourable mentions from each grade category will also receive $50 gift certificates. The deadline for submissions is February 1, 2013. Entry forms can be picked up in the Learning Commons. (CHV - Nov. 30)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
ALL SAINTS COSTUME PARTY – ST.MONICA PARISH: For Youth in Grades 6 – 8. Dress up as your favourite Saint. Friday November 2nd following the 6:30 pm mass, from 7 – 9 pm, with social and snacks. For more information, pick up a flyer in the main office. (SD –Nov 2)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
WHITE PINE CLUB: The books have arrived! First meeting will be on Thursday, November 1 at the start of senior lunch. Meet in the seminar room of the TLC. (CHV –Nov 1)
CHOIR PRACTICE this Wednesday Oct 31 and Friday Nov 2 in room 119 at lunch. All members needed. New members welcomed. (SS –Nov 2)
LOOKING FOR HIGH SCHOOL MENTORS: Are you interested in working with a younger student as a mentor? This would involve spending some one on one time with a younger student, being a role model and having a positive influence. Sharing the Titan spirit ! Pick up applications in Student Services - Due Wed Nov 7th. (JH –Nov 7)
CALLING ALL STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS! Have you started your own business or hope to in the near future? (landscaping? sewing? day care? baking? merchandising? birthday parties? snow shovelling? jewelry? other???) If so, we want to hear from you. Join the new MT Student Business Network. Gain access to opportunities for promotion, networking, mentorship, and financial grants! Visit room 216 after school or email sally.morency@ocsb.cafor more information today! (SM – Nov 9)
2012/2013 VARSITY BOYS’ HOCKEY TRY-OUT SCHEDULE:
October 31 - SPLX 1 - 3-4:30 (Returning Team Members Only)
November 13 - WB A - 3-5:00 (Open Try-out)
November 19 - SPLX 2 - 4-5:30 (Open Try-out)
November 21 - SPLX 1 - 3-4:30 (Final Cuts)
November 26 - SPLX 1 - 3-4:30 (Team Practice)
*** All players trying out must come with full equipment. You must be ready before the Zamboni is off the ice. If you cannot make one of the scheduled try-out dates, you must let Mr. Gervasi (room 309) know 24 hours in advance. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items during the try-outs so bring only what you need and keep an eye on it!*** (MG –Nov 26)
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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HOUSE OF COMMONS PAGE PROGRAM: Information about the Program is available on the Parliament of Canada Web site and applications must be submitted online at www.parl.gc.ca/hocpage. Deadline for application is Thursday, December 20, 2012. Check the Student Services Bulletin Board in the Atrium for more information. (KW – Nov 15)
LOOKING FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES? Check out a great website that posts opportunities throughout the city. http://volunteerottawa.ca/youth/
GRADE 12’s / GRADS 
GRADE 12’s: UNB (University of New Brunswick) will be in the atrium on Thursday Nov 1 at Lunch. (JH – Nov 1)
PROM PLANNING: Any Grade 12 student interested in becoming involved in this year’s planning of the Prom please come to a LUNCH meeting on Monday November 5, 2012 in the Coop room (320). Please see Mrs. Rennick in room 320 if you need more information. (JR –Nov 5)
GRAD PHOTO’S: Grad Photos will take place in our multi-purpose room from Monday, November 19th to Friday, November 23rd. Students are to book their own appointments online. Go to www.bookmygrad.com, select sitting type, date and time, confirm appointment via e-mail. School code is MTH. Pamphlets will be distributed to all graduates and a few will be available in Student Services. Students with a period 1 spare are asked to pick up a pamphlet in Student Services. Students not interested in purchasing a Grad Photo package must still get a Grad Photo taken, at no cost. This photo is used for the Yearbook and Grad Composite which hangs in the atrium. (JH – Nov. 22)
COMMUNITY CORNER 
For information about St. Andrew’s Parish, including parish bulletins, please visit www.saintandrewparish.ca.
COMING UP…
- Nov 1 – Gr. 7/8 Progress Reports
- Nov 7 – Take Our Kids to Work Day (Gr. 9 Students)
- Nov 7 – Gr. 7/8 Immunization Clinic
- Nov 8 – Interviews for Gr. 7 & 8. Early Dismissal (1:50 pm) for ALL students.
- Nov 15 – High School Report Cards
- Nov 15 – Flu Clinic – 3:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Nov 16 – PD Day. No Classes.
- Nov 19 – Parent Council Meeting. 7 pm in the Learning Commons
- Nov 22 – High School Interviews. Early Dismissal (1:50 pm) for ALL students.
