Friday, January 18, 2013

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

Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to be extraordinary.

What we need is to love without getting tired. ~ Mother Teresa

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEGION POSTER CONTEST – PICKUP: To any student who entered the Legions Poster and Literary Contest - If you would like you work back, please drop into room 327 today to see Mrs. Birmingham. (JB –Jan 18)

SKI CLUB: Ski club started Jan 16. The bus list is posted near the career center and on the second and third floor near the main entrance stairwell. A reminder to club members that their equipment is to be dropped off in the ski shed located in the auto compound. The shed is the blue building just in front of the gates. The bus location will be in the same area as the shed at the end of the school day. There will be no early dismissal. Also make sure that you all have your helmets, and leave any electronic devices at home. (KN –Jan 23)

COLD WEATHER REMINDER: Please encourage your son or daughter to dress warmly as the cold weather is upon us. Boots, hats coats and mitts are always recommended for the cold Ottawa winters. When the weather becomes too cold, the grade 7/8 students will not be going outside during their lunch recess. (MEA –Jan 22)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

AMBASSADORS MEETING: There will be an Ambassadors meeting Friday at the beginning of lunch in room 230. (MP –Jan 18)

INSTRUMENT RETURNS PLEASE! Would any grade 7 or 8 student who has borrowed an instrument from Mr. Card please return it by the end of the week. (IC –Jan 18)

7/8 GIRLS HOCKEY TEAM: All 7/8 girls who play hockey or ringette and are interested in trying out for the school hockey team are asked to sign up by the end of the week outside room 340. (MP- Jan 24)

FOR GRADE 7 STUDENTS: Babysitting Program flyers for classes starting the week of January 28, 2013 are available in Student Services for pick up. (KW –Jan 25)

BADMINTON TRY-OUTS: Grade 7 & 8 boys and girls interested in playing on the intermediate badminton team are asked to sign up on the list posted on Mlle Pendergest's classroom door - room 236. Try-outs will be held after school on January 30th and 31st (until 4:30pm). Bring a racquet, if you have one, and bring your A game! (CP - Jan 31)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ARE YOU A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WHO NEEDS SOME COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS? The 7/8 Music department is in need of a volunteer Fridays after school, and Monday mornings before school. Previous experience in making check marks, and the ability to write is essential. Please see Mr Card if interested. (IC –Jan 18)

FOR THE LOVE OF SINGING (AND AS A GREAT STRESS RELIEVER PRIOR TO EXAMS): Come out this Friday Jan 18 at lunch to Room 205 to sing. It's not a choir practice, but choir members are encouraged to attend and anyone who just loves to sing. Bring water and choir members, bring your folders. (SS –Jan 18)

MILK BAGS FOR HAITI will now be meeting in the Career Centre on Tuesdays (not Wednesdays) and Thursdays from 11:30 am to noon. A maximum of 10 students is required. We will continue to cut the milk bags into strips. We have started "crocheting" the mats. It takes anywhere from 300 to 500 milk bags to complete one mat. Our goal is to complete 4 by this June. So far, we have enough milk bags. Think about it; it's an easy way to get your community service hours - in school, during your lunch period and with friends. (KW –Jan 18)

OUTDOOR CLUB: There will be an outdoor club meeting Tuesday January 22 at 11:30 am in room 103 for all members. Please be prompt. (MF –Jan 22)

HIGH SCHOOL EXAM SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE: The HS Exam Schedule is now posted on the Mother Teresa Website. Extra copies are available in main office and Student Services, for those without access. All students are to return any textbooks or course items back to their teacher by end of semester. In the event that buses are cancelled on one of the exam days, all exams will be bumped to the next day. (MR –Jan 25)

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/

VOLUNTEER HOURS: The Court at Barrhaven is looking for volunteers. They have a variety of activities that students can help out with.....also if anyone can provide entertainment, be it musical or drama shows, even teaching art to their residents. Please contact Kathy Blomquist atkatherine.blomquist@holidaytouch.com or by phone at 613-823-6033. (KW –Jan 25)

STUDENT SUMMER EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: The City hires hundreds of young people, starting at age 16, every summer for everything from wading pools to libraries to construction sites. The opportunity to apply is only available until early February. http://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/jobs-city/summer-student-employment-program. (KW –Jan 31)

DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORMS are available in Student Services for the March Session. Registration runs from January 7th until February 27th. Sign up quickly as class sizes are limited! (KW –Jan 31)

NIGHT SCHOOL INFORMATION (session February 19th - May 29th) from the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is available in Student Services. Registration details are as follows:

During the day from Monday, January 21st to Tuesday, February 12th at 440 Albert Street from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Evening registration is at the high school site of your course choice (Adult HS or Merivale HS) on Monday, February 11th (6:00pm -7:30pm), Tuesday, February 12th (6:00 pm - 7:30pm)
Registration deadline is February 12th.

All classes are conditional to sufficient enrolment and are subject to cancellation or transfer to an alternate location. Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration forms must be signed by student and parent/guardian and approved by day school counsellor. For more registration details and important program information, please visit their website at: http://www.ocdsb.ca/continuweb and click on credit program. (KW –Jan 31)

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

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE WINTER OPEN HOUSE - SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2013.

· Meet faculty and current students

· Ask questions about program choices and options

· Check out the amazing facilities including the new Student Commons Building

· Speak with representatives from the Perth and Pembroke Campuses
And so much more! To register please visit http://www3.algonquincollege.com/openhouse/ (KW –Jan 18)

PROM COMMITTEE: There will be a Prom Committee meeting on Monday January 21, 2013, in the library seminar room, during HS lunch. Please bring your theme ideas. We will be selecting a theme and discuss upcoming fundraisers. All fundraising proposals must be passed to Mrs. Rennick prior to going to administration for approval. (JR –Jan 21)

SAINT PAUL UNIVERSITY is having an open house on January 23rd, 2013 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. at 223 main Street in Ottawa in the Cafe Paulo. Students need to register. 4 Scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded. Conditions apply. (KW –Jan 23)

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. (JH –Jan 25)

STAFF

JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday Jan 18^th is Jeans Day. This week our contributions will support "Host" - Help Our Students, which is a local program for students in financial need. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (SD –Jan 18)

COMMUNITY CORNER

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

MARCH BREAK CAMPS AND GENERAL INTEREST COURSES AVAILABLE FROM OUR CONTINUING EDUCATION DEPARTMENT:

Continuing Education has hundreds of learning opportunities for youth, adults and seniors throughout the city. Register now for general interest classes starting the week of January 28. Visit the website for all course details and registration information.
Looking for great March Break Camps? Visit our website and register now for camp programs running at our schools this year. Information regarding summer programs for youth will be made available in March. (Jan25)

MATH WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS - TUESDAY JANUARY 29: Learn more about how math is taught in classrooms today and how parents can support their child's learning. CSPA, in collaboration with the St. Francis Xavier & the St. Mark Families of Schools, is hosting math workshops for parents of K-12 students. The event will take place at St. Mark High School (1040 Dozois Road, Manotick) on Tuesday, January 29, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The workshops will be facilitated by OCSB Educational Consultants. All parents and guardians are welcome to attend. Read the flyer for full details or click the link to REGISTER NOW. (Jan 28)

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION: Do you or someone you know have a child who will be starting school in September 2013? Get ready for Kindergarten Registration Week, January 21-25, 2013. Registration also continues into the spring if you miss this special week. (Jan 24)