Friday, March 1, 2013

                                                          

Day 1 - H.S. & Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8

 

I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor?
 ~ Mother Teresa

 

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clip_image004WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

OVERDUE BOOKS/FINES: Students with overdue books and fines are asked to go to the Learning Commons after morning announcements (MP –Mar 1)

clip_image006OTTAWA WRITERS FESTIVAL EVENTS:  Tickets & Details:  www.writersfestival.org

  1. Twisting Reality:  Hiding in Plain Sight with Charles de Lint, Gary Blackwood and Cheryl Rainfield

·         Saturday, March 2 @ 7:00 pm, Bridgehead Roaster, 130 Anderson St.

  1. Writing Workshop with Charles de Lint

    • Sunday, March 3 @ 2pm, Ages 12 - 24

See poster in the Learning Commons. (CHV –Mar 1)

clip_image008PENNIES 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 let’s see how many people we can provide clean water for!! (Mar 8)

clip_image010CHOIR PRACTICE FOR MASS IN APRIL: All practices will be held in Rm 119 at lunch. Bring lunch, water bottle and choir folder. Everyone welcome to perform - male voices needed! Music for mass will have a rock theme.  Practice Dates:

  • Wednesday March 2nd

  • Thursday March 21st

  • Wednesday March 27th

  • Thursday April 4th (SS –Apr 4)

clip_image012PIZZA!  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. (JR –Apr 30)

 

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BOYS AND GIRLS FUTSAL TEAMS MEETING: Both the 7/8 girls and boys futsal teams are asked to please meet Mr. Nicoletti at lunch on Friday March 1st, in the multipurpose room for a short meeting. Bring your lunch with you. (CN –Mar 1)

 

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

clip_image016BOYS’ HOCKEY TEAM – MEETING: There will be a mandatory meeting at lunch this Friday in the wood floor gym for all members of the high school boys' hockey team.  Please see Mrs. Agnel if you cannot make it to the meeting. (MG –Mar 1)

clip_image018SPA DAY: Good day!! The lovely ladies of TXJ20 are prepped and ready to offer their first spa day this Friday, March 1st during 2nd period. Basic Manicures will be performed at the low cost of $3!!! Students must have written consent from their teacher - please email Mrs. Champigny (melanie.champigny@ocsb.ca) to book your spot. Space is limited as this is a smaller class. Exact change preferred... no I.O.Us:) See you at the spa!!! (MC –Mar 1)

clip_image020COSTA RICA TRIP:  The parent information meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 5th at 7:30 in room 117.  Any high school student who is interested in next year's  Costa Rica adventure are welcome to come with their parents to this meeting.  Don't miss out, there are only 8-10 spots available. (SR –Mar 5)

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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/

 

clip_image024LOOKING FOR ONE STUDENT VOLUNTEER to help with prep work for a workshop for Scientists in School Program.  The student volunteer is required to cut wool and raffia for birds' nests.  All materials to complete the task will be provided.  The work can be done at home.  This work can be done over the month of March and into early April.  Please contact Jennifer at 613-823-2235 or see Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services for more information. (KW – Mar 6)

 

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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

clip_image028GRADUATING 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 10th, 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 –Mar 1)

clip_image030PROM COMMITTEE MEETING: All members of the Prom Committee please meet on Monday, March 4, 2013 at lunch. At our last meeting we discussed sub committees and their responsibilities. If you were not in attendance please see a committee member that was, or Mrs. Rennick. All sub committees must come with ideas, proposals and costs at this time. We MUST start DOING and not talking about stuff. The venue, menu, DJ and ticket price are not up for discussion. They are the four set items that I explained at the start were not up for discussion or change. Thank you in advance and if you have any concerns please come and see Mrs. Rennick. (JR –Mar 4)

CARLETON & OTTAWA UNIVERSITY FOLLOW-UP VISITS: Representatives from Carleton and Ottawa U will be at MT to discuss the next steps in the application process including offers of admissions, how to change program, how to choose university courses, etc.

Carleton: Friday March 1 at lunch in the library

Ottawa U: Monday March 4 at lunch in the library

Ottawa U Immersion representative: Tuesday March 5 in the Career Centre. (JH –Mar 5)

clip_image032UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA SPRING OPEN HOUSE: Friday, March 15.  For students who have applied for admission for September. We’ll be offering a variety of presentations, workshops and tours to give university applicants a feel for our campus. For more info visit: uOttawa.ca/events. (JH –Mar 8)

 

 

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clip_image036JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday March 1st is Jeans Day.  This week our contributions will go toward supporting MT Nunavut Exchange.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (SD –Mar 1)

 

 

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clip_image040PARISHES SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY:

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

clip_image042MARCH BREAK - BABYSITTING COURSE -AGE 10 – 16: When: Monday March 11th 2013.  Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Ruth E. Dickinson Library. A SMART babysitter has LEADERSHIP SKILLS and INITIATIVE and always keeps SAFETY in mind. Cost: $50 includes an information package & certificate. Bring: a doll or a bear, a small blanket, a pencil, your lunch and healthy snacks. Please register on line at www.biblioOttawaLibrary.ca, or for more information call Elaine Ménard at 613.443.2027. (KZ –Mar 8)

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clip_image045COMING UP…

  • Mar 1 – Option Sheets DUE

  • Mar 6 – Ski Club

  • Mar 11 – 15 – March Break

 

 

Did you know…??

When she was 18 years old, Agnes (later, Mother Teresa) left home and joined the Sisters of Loreto in Rathfarnham, Ireland. Although she lived to be 87 years old, she never saw her mother or sister again after the day she left for Ireland. 

 

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