Monday, November 12, 2012

Day 2 - H.S. & Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

LAST WEEK TO GET YOUR TITANWEAR ORDERS IN!! Please submit your Titanwear orders to room 216 by Thursday of this week. Remember Friday is a PD day so they have to be in on Thursday. (LB –Nov 13)

BULLYING AWARENESS WEEK RUNS FORM NOV 12- 16. HOW ARE YOU GOING TO "BE THE CHANGE?"

Here's some ideas:

All week listen to the daily announcements-you will be given a challenge for the day (example: sit with someone at lunch that usually eats alone-you may have more in common with them than you think)
Monday: Facebook message your friends the following message " Everyone has the right to be respected and the responsibility to respect others, in person and on-line!" or tweet that same message followed by #bethechange
Tuesday- Wear titan blue to show your support for Bullying Awareness week and Be The Change!
Wednesday- Scavenger hunt and information table in the atrium
Thursday- A draw at end the week for 2 movies passes. Your name will be entered in the draw if MT staff notice that you have made an effort to "Be The Change" (TC –Nov 15)

MT FACTOR! Attention all MT students. Our annual Mother Teresa talent show has arrived! Auditions will run from Monday November 12th to Thursday November 15th. Students from all grades are encouraged to come and try out! Audition signup sheets can be found outside Mrs. Robinson's room (301). The show will be held on Tuesday November 27th. Please come and share your talent with our community! (NR –Nov 15)

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

READ-A-THON: On November 22, do you want to wear your pjs, hang out with friends and READ for fun all day in the TLC? Prizes! Pledge forms are available in the TLC. (CHV –Nov 22)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION STUDENTS REGISTERED FOR COOP NEXT SEMESTER! If you are interested in a placement with Ottawa Police Services please see Mrs. O’Sullivan, Mr. Nearing or Mrs. Rennick in room 320 to see if you are eligible. Interviews with Ottawa Police will be held between November 26 and 29. Spaces are limited and interview times must be booked right away. (MO –Nov 12)

2012/2013 VARSITY BOYS’ HOCKEY TRY-OUT SCHEDULE:
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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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT CARLETON LODGE: Volunteer students are expected to commit to a minimum of 2 hours per visit. Volunteer services would be performed on a regular schedule. Options are: Saturday, 9:30 am to 11:30, noon or 1:30 to 3:30 pm or 5:00 to 7:00pm; Sunday, 9:30 am to 11:30 noon or 1:30 to 3:30 pm or weekdays 5:30pm - 7:30 pm to assist with meal time. All volunteers must complete an application form, have co-signed by parent, provide 2 letters of reference, obtain a police record check, attend an orientation session for new volunteers at Carleton Lodge. See posters in the atrium for more information. Please contact Louise Staranczak - staranczak-Im@rogers.com cc: Mary Zion - mary.zion@ottawa.ca. (KW –Nov 15)

CHRISTMAS DANCE HELPERS NEEDED! Here is another fun opportunity to obtain community service hours. St. Luke's School is looking for students to help with the Christmas Dance on November 30th from 4-10. If this sounds like something you would like to do, please email Mrs. Rundquist at stlukevolunteers@gmail.com. (KW –Nov 19)

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)

DO YOU LIKE CHRISTMAS AND DO YOU LIKE PARADES? Volunteer in Barrhaven's annual Christmas Parade with MP Pierre Poilievre on November 17tth from 11 am to 3 pm (decorating) at the Barrhaven Bridalwood Self Storage, 2775 Moodie Drive, Nepean. The Parade is November 18th from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. Need interested volunteers who want to help create a float for the parade and/or walk along the float and hand out treats to the crowd. emailevents@nepeancarleton.ca with your name, email and phone number. You can find a leaflet with the above information in Student Services. (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

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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CITE COLLEGIALE OPEN HOUSE is taking place, November 13, 2012 from 5pm to 9pm. For more information, please visit their website:www.lacitecollegiale.com, or call 613 42-2483, extension 2420 or email info@lacitec.on.ca. (KW –Nov 13)

SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY STUDENT AND PARENT INFORMATION SESSION. A representative will be offering an information session on Tuesday, November 20th, from 7:00-8:30pm at the Holiday Inn and Suites Kanata-Ottawa. The session is a great opportunity to learn about studying on the East Coast, Saint Mary's University programs, admissions, scholarships and more. (KW –Nov 20)

GRAD PHOTO’S: Grad Photos will take place in our multi-purpose room from Monday, November 19th to Friday, November 23^rd. 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)

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)

COMMUNITY CORNER

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

COMING UP…

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. Buses will run at 1:50 pm today.