Friday, February 15, 2013

Day 2 - H.S. & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8

If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. ~ Mother Teresa

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

POPCORN THIS FRIDAY AT LUNCH: White Pine Club will be selling popcorn during both lunches on Friday, February 15. $1.OO/bag. (CHV –Feb 15)

SINGING PRACTICE: Yes, we are starting again. Friday, February 15th in Rm 119 at lunch. Bring your lunch, a water bottle, your enthusiasm and if you have one, a folder for the lyrics. New voices always welcome (grade 7 and 8's - get permission from your teachers!) Possible performance at the end of February. (SS –Feb 15)

PENNIES FOR LENT: Did you know that 2500 pennies can provide clean water for one person for life?? During Lent, MT will be collecting pennies to help people in the developing communities. In the atrium, students can put their pennies in the Penny Box. There will be slots for individual homerooms. So, bring in your pennies and lets see how many people we can provide clean water for!! (Mar 8)

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

THE GRADE 7/8 GIRLS BASKETBALL sign up sheet is posted outside Mlle. Gareau's room (Room 336). Try-outs are this Friday, February 15th and Tuesday, February 19th in the caf gym. Please make sure to sign up, and come prepared in phys-ed clothes to try-outs!! (JG –Feb 15)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOCKEY HOODIES: Orders are in for any high school hockey players that ordered a shirt or hoodie. They can be picked up in room 309. All high school girls' hockey players are asked to return their jerseys ASAP to Mr. Gervasi in room 309. (MG – Feb 15)

REACH FOR THE TOP COMPETITIVE TEAM: Students who are part of the competitive Reach for the Top team are asked to attend a meeting AT THE BEGINNING OF LUNCH in room 307 Tuesday, February 19^th. Permission forms will be handed out and a practice schedule. (JS –Feb 19)

REACH FOR THE TOP: The Sign up deadline for the High School Reach for the Top Trivia Tournament has been extended. So far, only 2 teams have registered. If we do not get at least 2 more teams there will be no tournament this year. Anyone interested in signing a team up for the lunchtime trivia challenges, please see Mr. Specht in room 307 for a team sign-up sheet and have it returned by Thursday, February 21^st. (JS –Feb 21)

GRADE 9, 10 AND 11 MATH ENRICHMENT: We will have our final practice and strategy session on Wednesday February 20th at lunch. The Waterloo Math Contest takes place on Tuesday February 26th during first period in room 303. Please see the appropriate teacher if you have any questions. (NR –Feb 20)

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/

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

MT SCHOOL LETTER: Every year at the Graduation Mass the MT School Letter is awarded to students who have met the criteria. Students must complete the application which includes teacher signatures from teachers that supervised various activities. Now would be a good time to begin the application process. The application and criteria is found on the Student Services website at ss.mths.ca. (JH -Feb 15)

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY APPLICANTS: The University of Ottawa will be holding an information evening on Thursday Feb 21. Presentations on the next stages in the admissions process will be offered in English and in French. In addition, current students and representatives from student services will be on hand to chat about life at uOttawa.

For more info and to register visit: www.admission.uottawa.ca/Default.aspx?tabid=4175. (JH –Feb 21)

UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK is hosting a "Transition to UNB" student and parent information evening on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 7 pm at the Lord Elgin Hotel. Learn about programs, campus life, financial aid and scholarships. Information is posted in the atrium. (KW –Feb 21)

STAFF

JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday Feb 15 is Jeans Day. This week our contributions will go toward support for the Ottawa Epilepsy Association. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (SD –Feb 15)

COMMUNITY CORNER

PARISHES SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY:

· St. Andrew’s Parish: For information please visit www.saintandrewparish.ca.

St. Monica’s Parish: For information please visit www.st-monica.com
St. Patrick’s Fallowfield: For information please visit www.stpatricks.nepean.on.ca

COMING UP…

Feb 20, 27 – Ski Club
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 began teaching history and geography in Calcutta at St. Mary’s, a high school for the daughters of the wealthy. She remained there for 15 years and enjoyed the work, but was distressed by the poverty she saw all around her.