Wednesday, March 6, 2013

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

If we want a love message to be heard, it has got to be sent out. To keep a lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it. ~ Mother Teresa

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

MINI-ENRICHEMENT – GRADES 8 – 11: Students involved with mini-enrichment courses are reminded to see Mrs McLaughlin in room 130 before the end of the day Wednesday. (DM –Mar 6)

POPCORN SALE: Popcorn will be sold during both lunches on Thursday, March 7. $1.00/bag. (CHV –Mar 7)

LAST CHANCE ON LOST AND FOUND! Check the tables this week because on Friday, all the things are being donated to charity! (SS –Mar 8)

PLEASE PRAY: This period of time in the Church is known as ‘sede vacante’, during which the Pope’s chair is empty. The governance of the Church goes into an administrative holding pattern, which lasts until the election of a new Pope. During the Mass, the name of the Pope is omitted. Please pray for the Cardinals, that their hearts may be open to the wisdom of the Holy Spirit as they prepare for conclave, and the election of a new Pope. (JW –Mar 8)

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)

CHOIR 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:

Thursday March 21^st
Wednesday March 27^th
Thursday April 4^th(SS –Apr 4)

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 CLUB: This week’s drama schedule:

Wednesday March 6th (Act 2) from 3:00-4:00pm
Thursday March 7th (Singers and Dancers) 3:00-4:00pm

All rehearsals are mandatory and on the stage. Please stop by room 332 to pick up a schedule for the month of March. (JB –Mar 7)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION ALL PEER HELPERS: There will be a mandatory meeting on Wednesday (March 6) at 11:30am in room 302 (Mr. Buccino's classroom). The meeting will not be long so please be prompt. (MB –Mar 6)

CAPPIES GALA CHORUS: Students interested in auditioning for the Cappies' Gala Chorus are welcome to attend the open auditions at Mother Teresa on March 20, after school from 4-5:30. All high school students are welcome not just those who were involved with the play. (JS –Mar 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/

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)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Polar Party. Saturday March 9 at the Prince of Wales Manor. This event is connected to the World Wildlife Federation. Volunteers are needed from 12:00 - 5:00pm to run crafts tables, fun games, bake table as well as set up and tear down. Please send an email to LivPolarBear@gmail.com. (JH –Mar 8)

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

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)

ATTENTION GRADUATES: There will be an information meeting regarding the application process for various bursaries offered to our school on Tuesday, March 19 at the beginning of lunch in the Seminar Room in the Learning Commons. (RB –Mar 19)

STAFF

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

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…

Mar 6 – Ski Club (make-up day for Jan 23 cancelled date)
Mar 11 – 15 – March Break
Mar 29 – Good Friday
Apr 1 – Easter Monday

Did you know…??

Inspiration Day: September 10, 1946 on a train journey from Calcutta to Darjeeling, Mother Teresa received the "call within a call," which was to give rise to the Missionaries of Charity Order.