Friday, November 23, 2012

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

FIRST AID KIT FUNDRAISER: This is a reminder that the first aid fundraiser ends this Friday, November 23rd. Please finish up your ordering and bring in your order sheets with money to your teachers. (KZ –Nov 23)

ALPINE SKI TEAM: All skiers (grade 7-12) interested in joining the Alpine Ski Racing Team should sign up outside of room 201. If you own a pair of skies and are interested in learning both how to ski better and learn a new sport should join this team. See Mrs. Brady or Mr. Steinke for more details. (AB –Nov 23)

MT X FACTOR: The time is here!! The MT X Factor is coming on Tuesday November 27th. Tickets are $3 at the door. Doors will open at 6:30pm and seating is first come first served. Come and see some amazing performances from your peers. MT students DO have the X Factor!! (NR –Nov 27)

OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COLLECTION IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER! Beginning December 3 all HR's are encouraged to challenge each other to raise a minimum $100 per class for our families this year. It can be done! It must be done! (MD –Nov 30)

BOOKFACE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST: Calling all photographers. Do you like to take pictures? Enter the first MTHS BookFace Contest. Check out contest details on the posters around the school or drop by the Learning Commons for more information. Deadline for entries is November 30th. (CHV –Nov 30)

SKI/SNOWBOARD CLUB: Forms are available in the main office, as well as on the MTHS website, under the News & Docs tab. Please return ASAP as the demand is high and space is limited. (KN –Nov 30)

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

7/8 TABLE TENNIS: There will be practices Monday November 26 and Wednesday November 28 from 3:00 - 4:00 for all members of the 7/8 Table Tennis team in the multi-purpose room. The team list is posted outside room 231. (BL –Nov 28)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

CAPPIES: Emergency Cappies' meeting on Friday, November 23 at lunch in Rm 138. Attendance is required. (JS –Nov 23)

ROYAL OTTAWA HOSPITAL FIELD TRIP: A reminder for those students invited to attend the field trip on Dec 4, forms are due to Mr. Hallarn by Friday! (JH –Nov 23)

CHOIR PRACTICE: Room 205 on Friday Nov. 23 at lunch. Bring music books and water bottles. (SS –Nov 23)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Two students from Algonquin College will be running a charity bottle drive this upcoming Saturday, November 24 in Barrhaven. The drive will take place between 11am and 2pm. The money raised from the bottle drive will support Movember and sons charity. Community service hours will be given. For those interested, please contact Mark at 613-262-9200 for further details. (MB –Nov 23)

GUITAR SHOWCASE: Mother Teresa's talented guitar players will be performing in the Learning Commons on Friday, November 23. Bring your lunch, sit back and enjoy some great music. (AC –Nov 23)

WOULD YOU LIKE $1,500 FREE TO START YOUR OWN SUMMER BUSINESS?... 12-hours of business training and mentoring? ...the chance to BE YOUR OWN BOSS all summer?...and ANOTHER $1,500 FREE at the end of the summer? ... ON TOP of what you earn in your business??? Learn how to apply for the Summer Company Program. Sign up ASAP outside room 216 to attend an information session to be held December Tuesday December 4th. (SM –Nov 26)

2012/2013 VARSITY BOYS’ HOCKEY TRY-OUT SCHEDULE:
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)

DEBATE: Debating Club runs every Tuesday after school in Rm 138. Curious observers welcome. (JS –Nov 27)

SENIOR GIRL'S VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS will be held on Tuesday (Nov 27) and Thursday (Nov 29) after school from 3:00-4:15. All are welcome! (CS –Nov 29)

SPEAK OUT: YOUTH AGAINST SLAVERY: Wednesday Nov. 21 to Friday Nov. 30. PACT-Ottawa's 5th annual END SLAVERY DAY. See Martha for details. (MD –Nov 30)

CALLING ALL ACTORS/SINGERS/DANCERS! See Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138 for information regarding an Audition and Workshop in February for Ottawa area Cappies. You could win a chance to spend a week in New York City working with Broadway professionals! You can't miss this opportunity. (JS –Nov 30)

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

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT STUDYING IN ANOTHER COUNTRY? You can Learn, Travel and Experience on a YES Canada program as you study for 3, 5, or 10 months in Australia, Japan, Italy, France or many other destinations. Student Exchange company, YES Canada, will be holding a lunchtime information booth for students on Wednesday November 28th in the atrium. (JH –Nov 28)

GRADE 12’s / GRADS

FOR THE LATEST GRAD AND PROM INFORMATION, CHECK THE STUDENT SERVICES GRAD WEBPAGE:

https://sites.google.com/a/ocsb.ca/teh-student-services-information/home/grade-12-information/graduation-prom-grad-day-info

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GRADUATING STUDENTS – POLICIES AND DEADLINES: In the past, it has been the practice of some graduating students to leave their Community Service Hours to the last month of school, thereby jeopardizing their graduation in June. As a result, the following policies are now in place at Mother Teresa:

· PROM: All graduating students must have completed their 40 hours of community service if they intend to attend their graduation dance. The earlier the better! Hours must be submitted to Student Services by Friday May 10^th, 2013.

GRADUATION: In order to attend the Graduation Ceremony, students must have the 40 hours of community service completed by Monday June 10, 2013.

Forms are available in Student Services, the main office, or on the Mother Teresa website. (SD –Nov 23)

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY INFORMATION EVENING AND FAIR, THURSDAY DEC 6 AT 7:30PM: The presentations will focus on the undergraduate studies admissions process for high school students in Canada, important deadlines and ways to increase scholarship and bursary potential. In addition, faculty representatives will be on hand during the fair to answer questions. The information fair is from 5pm to 9pm. Jock Turcot University Centre at 85 University Street. Students must confirm their attendance by completing the online registration form. Those unable to attend the on-campus event can join us online instead for a live webcast of the presentations. We will stream the English-language presentation at 7:30 p.m. (EST) and the French-language presentation at 6 p.m. (EST). For details on this event, please visit http://www.admission.uottawa.ca/Default.aspx?tabid=3566. (JH –Dec 6)

STAFF

JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday November 23^rd is Jeans Day. This week our contributions will support our Christmas Outreach Program. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (SD –Nov 23)

COMMUNITY CORNER

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

GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY: Any High School girls interested in improving their field hockey skills this winter are encouraged to check out the Ottawa Capitals Field Hockey Club at www.capitalsfhc.com. This club offers a skills development program every Sunday (8-10am) from January 20th to March 31st, 2013. The program will run at Carleton University and focus on ball control, passing (pushing, sweeping, and flicking), short corners, and various game play situations. Similarly, the Nepean Nighthawks offer a comparable program. More information can be found at http://nepeanfieldhockey.ca/. For more information, please see Ms Pendergest in room 236. (CP –Nov 30)