Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Day 1 - H.S. & Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8
I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor?
~ Mother Teresa
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
WEDNESDAY, FEB 27TH WE ARE ASKING STAFF AND STUDENTS TO WEAR PINK: A few years ago in Nova Scotia a boy wore pink to school and was bullied. The next day 2 senior student purchased 50 pink shirts and distributed them to other students to show how to Stand Up To Bullying. Since that day, Feb 27th has become a day to show your commitment to stop being a bystander and say loud and clear "STOP IT!" If you are interested in purchasing a pink Stand Up to Bullying t-shirt for $8, see Ms Coyle in Student Services during your lunch on Tuesday. (TC –Feb 27)
OTTAWA WRITERS FESTIVAL EVENTS: Tickets & Details: www.writersfestival.org
- 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.
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Writing Workshop with Charles de Lint - Sunday, March 3 @ 2pm, Ages 12 - 24
See poster in the Learning Commons. (CHV –Mar 1)
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 let’s 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. (JR –Apr 30)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
7-8 DRAMA: There will be a rehearsal Tuesday, Feb 26th (for Act 2) and Wednesday, Feb 27 (for dancers and singers) after school from 3-4pm on the stage. (JB –Feb 27)
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
COSTA RICA TRIP: Interested in an adventure of a lifetime? This trip may be for you. Come find out more at the parent information meeting here at Mother Teresa Wednesday night (Feb. 27th) at 7:30 pm in room 117. There are only 8-10 spots available so if you are interested, this is your chance. Please see Mrs. Ragaisis if you have any questions. (SR –Feb 27)
THE VARSITY GIRLS FUTSAL TEAM is asked to meet dressed and ready to practice EVERY Wednesday from 3-4:30pm in the wood floor gym. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to see Ms. McSwiggan. (SM –Feb 27)
MTSAID: There will be a MTSAID meeting on Wednesday (sorry for the day change) February 27th at lunch in room 311. (EB –Feb 27)
QUESTION? What do Philip Philips and Kansas have in common? Come to the learning commons on Thursday at lunch and find out! (SS –Feb 28)
GUITAR SHOWCASE: There will be a guitar show in the Learning Commons at lunch on Thursday, February 28th. Bring your lunch, sit back, and enjoy music played by some of M.T's talented musicians. (AC –Feb 28)
BOYS’ 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)
SPA 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)
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/
LOOKING 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)
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
PROM DECORATING COMMITTEE: Can all members of the decoration committee for Prom please meet in the library seminar at lunch, on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Please see Mrs. Rennick if you cannot attend. This is Only for decoration committee members. (JR –Feb 27)
GRADUATING 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)
PROM 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)
UNIVERSITY 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)
STAFF 
MASS: Please join us for mass, Thursday Feb 28, at 3:15 pm, in the Chapel. (MEA –Feb 28)
COMMUNITY CORNER 
PARISHES SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY:
· St. Andrew’s Parish: For information please visit www.saintandrewparish.ca.
MARCH 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)
COMING UP…
- Feb 27, Mar 6 – Ski Club
- Feb 26 – Gr. 8 – 11 Option Sheet Parent Info Night
- Feb 27 – Wear Pink Day
- Feb 28 – Co-op Integration Day
- Mar 1 – Option Sheets DUE
- 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.
