Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Day 2 - H.S. & Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
TLC MEETINGS OCTOBER 9-12
Tuesday, October 9 Library Ambassadors - first meeting
Wednesday, October 10 Game Club
Thursday, October 11 Graphic Novel/Manga Club
Red Maple Reading Club Book titles announced October 15. First meeting - late October
Reminder: Pick up a pass in the morning. Bring your lunch to the seminar room. (CHV –Oct 12)
GRADE 7/8 LEADERSHIP CAMP: Think you have what it takes to be a leader in our school community? Want to come to this year’s leadership camp? If so, come to a meeting Wednesday, October 10, at the beginning of lunch in room 231. Leadership camp will take place October 25 and 26 at Wapoos Family Farms. (BL –Oct 10)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
OUTDOOR CLUB: There will be a meeting with all the outdoor club members going on the Zip lining activity next Tuesday at 11:30 am in room 103. Please make sure to attend as we will get the details for transportation. See Mr. Francoeur if you can't attend. (MF –Oct 9)
ASTRONOMY NIGHTS AT CARLETON UNIVERSITY: The Physics Department at Carleton University hosts public night sky observation sessions using telescopes located in the Kessler Observatory on top of the Herzberg building. If interested, please see Ms. D'Angela in room 211, AT THE END OF PERIOD 3 OR 4. (ED –Oct 9)
PUBLIC LECTURE ON THE DISCOVERY OF THE HIGGS BOSON. On Thursday, October 11, 2012, at 7:30pm the Physics Department at Carleton University will hold a free public lecture titled "Discovery of the Higgs Boson: Mystery of Mass Revealed" to celebrate the historic discovery of the Higgs boson. (ED –Oct 9)
CHOIR PRACTICE: Thursday Oct 11 in room 119 at HS lunch. All members needed especially the male voices. We are learning a new song by Neil Young. New members are welcome to join us. (SS –Oct 11)
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)
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: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY will be here on Thursday Oct 11 from 2:15 to 2:50pm. If you are interested in attending you must sign up in Student Services by the end of the day on Wed Oct 10th. You must go to period 4 and you will receive an appointment slip to attend. (JH –Oct 10)
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 15th 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)
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 9th – Photo Retake Day
- Oct 25 – 26 – Gr 7/8 Leadership Camp
