Monday, February 11, 2013

                                                          

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

 

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

clip_image002WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

clip_image004I MATTER YOU MATTER IS BACK WITH OUR FAMOUS VALENTINE GRAMS, just in time for this romantic season. These chocolate covered strawberries will be sold for 2 dollars per treat, so you let that special someone know how you feel.  All the proceeds go to the heart and stroke foundation! (CD –Feb 12)

clip_image006PIZZA!  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)

 

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Attention Grade 7/8 dancers:  There will be no Grade 7/8 dance club practice on Monday Feb. 11

 

 

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

WHO'S YOUR MATCH? Matchmaker printouts are in. Come to the atrium, on Tuesday and Wednesday, during high school lunch, and find out who you are most find out who you are most compatible with, your celebrity matches and much more! Support M.T.S.A.I.D and buy your print out for only $2.  All students who purchase their printout will have an opportunity to win an Ipad. (EB –Feb 13)

VARSITY GIRLS FUTSAL: Any girl interested in trying out for the Varsity Girls Futsal Team is asked to meet dressed and ready to play in the wood floor gym on Wednesday, February 13th from 3-4:30pm SHARP!  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to see Ms. McSwiggan. (SM –Feb 13)

clip_image010ATTENTION ALL JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS: There will be NO meeting on Friday at lunch. We will have a practice Tuesday, February 12 from 3-5 pm and Thursday, February 14 from 3- 4:15 pm. Our first game is Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at home. We got a new schedule and our games were pushed back a week. Please come and see me if you have any questions. I will hand out the uniforms at practice on Thursday. (JR –Feb 14)

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)

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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/

 

 

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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_image015ALGONQUIN COLLEGE VISIT: A representative from Algonquin College will be in the Atrium at lunch on Monday, February 11 to answer any questions you have about Algonquin College or your application. (JH –Feb 11)

clip_image017MT 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)

 

 

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clip_image023PARISHES 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

      • 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

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clip_image026COMING UP…

  • Feb 13, 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. 

 

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