Thursday, January 31, 2013

                                                          

EXAMS - H.S. & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8

 

I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much. 

~ Mother Teresa

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PIZZA!  The prom committee will be selling pizza for $2 a slice on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, from now until the end of April. Thank you in advance for your support. There will be NO SALES during Exams (week of 28-Feb.1, 2013). (JR –Apr 30)

 

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

REACH FOR THE TOP COMPETITIVE TEAM: Any high school student who is interested in participating in the competitive Reach for the top team is asked to attend a meeting in room 307 Tuesday, February 4^5h.  (JS –Feb 5)

 REACH FOR THE TOP: The High School Reach for the Top Trivia Tournament is starting again. Anyone interested in signing a team up for the lunchtime trivia challenges, please see Mr. Specht for a team sign-up sheet and have it returned by Wednesday, February 6^th. (JS –Feb 6)

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/

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! This Saturday, February 2nd here at MT, 15-20 volunteers are needed to help out with a community event that runs from 8:00am - 4:30pm. If interested, please see Mrs. Rennicks in the main office. Thank you! (CR –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)

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)

RINGETTE TOURNAMENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:  The Nepean Ringette Provincial A Championships is taking place Thursday, March 14th to Sunday, March 17th, 2013.  Need volunteers to help out at the Nepean Sportsplex and Walter Baker Sports Center during their tournament weekend.  There are various ;positions to keep you busy all day long.  If interested, please contact the Student Volunteer Coordinator:  Annu Chopra at:  volunteer@nepeanringette.ca. (KW –Feb 6)

 

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

ST FX UNIVERSITY, ANTIGONISH, NOVA SCOTIA will be holding an information session:  Sunday Feb 3, 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Dow's Lake Pavillion – Lago Room, 1001 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Ottawa.  This event will serve as an opportunity for individuals to gain important information from our Recruitment Team around admission and scholarships, hear firsthand accounts of the StFX experience from our panel of current students and their parents from the Ottawa area, and take advantage of On-The-Spot Admissions. Interested students can RSVP to infosessions@stfx.ca or visit our website at stfx.ca/info-sessions. (JH –Jan 31)

YOU MISSED THE OUAC DEADLINE, OR YOU’RE STILL NOT SURE YOU MADE THE RIGHT CHOICES? No need to worry, you can still apply online for one of Saint Paul University’s unique and exceptional programs at https://ustpaul.ca/application_admission.php!  To get a better idea of the programs we offer, become a student for a day!  When do you ever get the chance of following the footsteps of a university student?! This is your chance! Contact the recruitment team at 613-236-1393 ext 2580 or e-mail us at recrutement-recruitment@ustpaul.ca to plan your visit! (KW –Jan 31)

 

STAFF

JEANS DAY: Thursday, January 31, is a Board wide Jean's day for OECTA's sponsored charity, L'Arche Ottawa.  EVERYONE is welcome to participate.  Please drop off your donation in the main office, and pick up your "I support L'Arche Ottawa" sticker.  L'Arche Ottawa:   http://www.larche.ca/en/communities/ottawa. In L'Arche, people who have developmental disabilities and those who come to assist, share life and daytime activities together in family-like settings that are integrated into local neighbourhoods. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (KM –Jan 31)

 

 COMMUNITY CORNER 

Parishes Serving the Mother Teresa Community
St. Andrew’s Parish   For information please visit www.saintandrewparish.ca.   Reminder for weekend of Feb 2 & 3 - Parish Socials will be held after all Masses. You are welcome to bring baked items to add to the table.  Please note there is a peanut free table and a gluten free table for any items labeled as such.	St. Monica’s Parish   For information please visit www.st-monica.com Saturday, February 2 WINTERFEST (12:30pm - 4pm) & CHILI/HOTDOG DINNER (6pm) snow sculpture contest: building starts Jan 26, with supervision M-F, 3:30pm - 6pm *volunteers needed (all week long)* Tuesday, Feb. 12,  5:30pm - 7:30pm SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER (supper served continuously, show up any time) *volunteers needed*	St. Patrick’s Fallowfield   For information please visit www.stpatricks.nepean.on.ca

 

 

COMING UP…

• Jan 28 – 31 – HS Exams

• Feb 1 – PD Day.  No classes for ALL students.

• Feb 4 – HS Semester 2 starts

• Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 – Ski Club

• Feb 8 – Mte. Ste Anne Trip

• Feb 13 – Ash Wednesday – Lent Begins

• Feb 13 – 7/8 Activity Day

• Feb 14 – 7/8 Report Cards, AND High School Semester 1 Final Report Cards

• Feb 18 – Family Day – No classes

• Feb 21 – Gr 7/8 Interviews.  Early Dismissal (1:50 pm) for all students

 

Did you know…??

 Mother Teresa took her first religious vows as a nun on 24 May 1931. She chose to be named after Thérèse de Lisieux, the patron saint of missionaries, but because one nun in the convent had already chosen that name, she opted for the Spanish spelling Teresa. She took her solemn vows on 14 May 1937.