Tuesday, January 29, 2013

EXAMS - H.S. & Day 3 - 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

BUSES DURING HIGH SCHOOL EXAMS: We would like to remind parents that during High School Exam Week, buses will be running at their normal scheduled time. There will not be a pick-up at the school at lunch when students are finished their morning exam. If students are not able to make their way home without the school bus, they are able to stay at school to wait for the 3:00 bus. Students in grade 7 & 8 will be following their normal daily schedule during High School Exam week.

· In the event of an inclement Weather Day ONLY (i.e. Buses Cancelled), then all exams will be “bumped” a day. This means that the exam that was cancelled is written the next day, and all other exams move a day forward. Please Note: there are NO EXAMS written on Friday February 1st (P.D. Day). Exams scheduled to be written on Thursday January 31^st will be written on Monday February 4^th, and the 1^st day of semester 2(two) will be Tuesday February 5^th. (MR –Jan 30)

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/

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 –Feb 1)

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 –Feb 1)

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

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)

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.