Thursday, February 7, 2013
Day 2 - H.S. & Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8
I do not pray for success, I ask for faithfulness. ~ Mother Teresa
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
POPCORN THIS FRIDAY AT LUNCH: White Pine Club will be selling popcorn during both lunches on Friday, February 8. $1.OO/bag. (CHV –Feb 8)
DON'T THROW YOUR PALMS OUT! If you have blessed palms/palm crosses from last Palm Sunday, please bring them to the chapel where they can be turned into ashes for our Ash Wednesday service. (JW –Feb 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
BASKETBALL TEAM: Those Grade 7/8 Boys interested in trying out for the basketball team are asked to sign up on the sheet posted on the bulletin board outside Mr. Quinn's gym office. The list we be posted there until this Friday afternoon. If you have any questions or concerns see Mr. Rowley in room 136. (MR – Feb 8)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
MTSAID: Would all members of MTSAID come to room 311 at the start of lunch TODAY for a brief meeting. (EB –Feb 7)
MEDIEVAL TIMES/TORONTO TRIP: This is an important reminder to all students planning on attending the Toronto Trip to Medieval Times and the ROM, that payment and permission forms are due ASAP to Mrs. Galbraith and at the VERY LATEST Friday Feb 8. Only 5 are confirmed and we need 20! (MG –Feb 8)
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:
ALGONQUIN 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)
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)
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)
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
- 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
- Feb 13, 20, 27 – Ski Club
- Feb 8 - 10 – 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…??
As a girl Mother Teresa sang in the local Sacred Heart choir and was often asked to sing solos.