Friday, April 19, 2013
Day 1 - H.S. & Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8
Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. ~ Mother Teresa
A CATHOLIC GRADUATE IS… An effective communicator, who speaks, writes and listens honestly and sensitively, responding critically in light of gospel values. (Apr 22)
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
WORKPLACE SAFETY WEEK: April 22 – 26 is Workplace Safety Week. We have an information letter available in the main office if you would like to have your son or daughter pick it up for you to read. (MEA – Apr 19)
OVER DUE BOOKS AND FINES: If you have an overdue book or fine, bring in a canned food item to the Learning Commons this week only to erase the fine. (CHV –Apr 19)
"TITANS AROUND THE WORLD" IS BACK! Titans Around the World is a unique show designed to showcase the amazing ethnic talent and diversity at MT. The Student Council is seeking cultural acts for this one of a kind show. If you can sing, dance, play an instrument or do pretty much anything cultural we want you to audition! Auditions are being held on Tuesday April 16th as well as Thursday April 18th and Friday April 19th. Audition sign-ups will be posted outside room 301. The show will take place May 9th. (NR –Apr 19)
MAGICANS NEEDED (STUDENTS AND STAFF): If you know how to do magic tricks, please drop by the learning commons. (CHV –Apr 22)
2013-2014 STUDENT COUNCIL: Do you have ideas for activities you would like to see happen in our school? Do you have school spirit? Are you reliable? Are you currently in grade 8, 9, 10 or 11? Have you considered running for Student Council? There will be information meetings on Monday April 22 and Tuesday April 23 at the beginning of senior lunch in room 301. Grade 8 students will have one meeting on Tuesday April 23 at the beginning of junior lunch in room 301. Come and see what being a member of Student Council is all about! (NR –Apr 23)
LEARNING COMMONS POETRY CONTEST: April is Poetry Month and the Learning Commons is celebrating with a poetry contest. Submit your poems up until April 26. Rules: Poem must be your original work and submitted in typed format. Include your name and grade. Any form of poem can be submitted. One poem per person. Four categories: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, French. Prizes! (CHV –Apr 26)
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)
MINI-ENRICHMENT: ORIENTATION/INFORMATION SESSIONS – GRADES 8 – 11: Students attending mini-enrichment courses (May 6 - 10) are encouraged to attend the information session being held at the University their course is being offered at. The University of Ottawa's Information session is Saturday May 4th and Carleton University's Information session is Sunday, May 5th. For detailed information please visit: www.emcp-pmce.ca, choose "Information/Orientation" at the top of the page and then choose either "Carleton University" or "University of Ottawa". Contact Mrs McLaughlin in room 130 if you have questions. (DM –May 3)
WEDNESDAY MAY 8TH: EDUCATION WEEK OPEN HOUSE: Please come join us beginning at 4:30 to celebrate Education Week at Mother Teresa. We will have department displays, and student performances taking place. As well, you will be able to purchase a fresh made pizza prepared in a wood oven courtesy of Pizza All'Antica. (MR –May 8)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
LUNCH AND LISTEN!! All 7/8s are invited to hear the Grade 8 Concert Band perform in The Learning Commons this Friday (April 19th) during lunch. Bring your lunch, and listen! (IC- Apr 19)
GREAT NEWS! DINE-IN-FOR DARON IS NOW OPEN TO GRADE 7 AND 8 STUDENTS!!!! The event has been moved to Wednesday April 24th. Buy your ticket for only $10and you will get a buyout of class(until 10:10), a delicious hot breakfast, a motivational speech from a very special guest, live music, one ticket for fantastic door prizes, another ticket for awesome raffle prizes, and last but not least, a FREE CANDY BAG! Wow!!!!!!!! You must buy your ticket before this Friday at lunch in room 216 ... while quantities last! Don't miss this one-of-a kind event!!!! (SM – Apr 19)
7/8 BOYS TOUCH FOOTBALL: Any 7/8 boy interested in trying out for the 7/8 touch football team, please sign up outside of Mr. Quinn's phys ed office by Tuesday April 23rd. Please listen for tryout dates in the upcoming days. (TQ –Apr 23)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATTENTION STAND UP TO BULLYING MEMBERS: There will be a pizza lunch on Monday, April 22. $2/slice, please sign up and pay in student services by Friday April 19th. (TC –Apr 19)
GREAT NEWS! IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO BUY YOUR TICKET TO DINE-IN-FOR DARON!!!! The event has been moved to Wednesday April 24th. Buy your ticket for only $10 at the Tuck Shop and you will get a full period one buyout, a delicious hot breakfast, a motivational speech from a very special guest, live music, one ticket for fantastic door prizes, another ticket for awesome raffle prizes, and last but not least, a FREE CANDY BAG! Wow!!!!!!!! You must buy your ticket before this Friday ... while quantities last! Come out for this one-of-a kind event!!!! (SM –Apr 19)
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB? Do you feel unprepared for the job interview? Are you hoping to keep your existing job? Would you like to find a better job? Would you like a great job in Barrhaven? Bring $2 to the Atrium on Friday at lunch time, to purchase the Barrhaven ESSENTIAL HIRING GUIDE with advice from over 30 Barrhaven businesses! (SM –Apr 19)
BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: There will be a blood donor clinic in the wooden floor gym on Friday, April 19th. You must be 17yrs old to donate. Grade 12 students can see their homeroom teacher to sign up. See Mrs McLaughlin in room 130 if you want more information. (DM –Apr 19)
GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER TEAM: Any grade 9-12 girl interested in playing for MT's Varsity Girls Soccer Team is invited to try-out on Monday, April 22nd from 3-4:30pm ish. Please be dressed appropriately for outdoor play. If you have any questions please see Ms. McSwiggan. (SM –Apr 22)
REFUGEES AND HUMAN RIGHTS POETRY CONTEST: Open to Grade 9 and 10 Students. Topic: Refugees and Human Rights. FREE to enter. Poems to be written in English or French. Only one poem, 24 lines or less per person. Entry forms available at www.unhcr.ca. Contest Deadline: 3 May 2013. See poster in English hallway for more details. (SD –May 2)
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/
VOLUNTEER NEEDED: Senior citizen looking for a Grade 12 volunteer to help with lawn maintenance (leaf raking). Please call Mrs. Moon at 613 825-4257. (KW –Apr 26)
ST. BRIGID’S CAMP: We are looking for male counsellors (16-18---preferably completing Grade 11 or 12) who will take care of the campers from Monday to Friday starting on July 1st to July 26th). It is such an important job as nobody matters more in a camper's life----a counsellor is a mom/dad, teacher, role model and best friend who provides a safe environment of leadership, compassion and kindness to so many campers. All information regarding applications and camp is available on our website (www.stbcamp.ca). Contact Camp Director Joanne Cooke at 613 728-3017. (KW –Apr 30)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! FUN GUARANTEED! Canada Day in Barrhaven. We are looking for responsible, enthusiastic, energetic individuals that want to come and enjoy Canada Day by helping out and getting involved in the community. Can you help out? Please contact us whether you can spare an hour or more. For more information or to become a volunteer, please contact: John Scholman, Volunteer Coordinator. volunteer@canadadaybarrhaven.ca. (KZ –Apr 30)
VOLUNTEER HOURS! THE CN CYCLE FOR CHEO event takes place on Sunday, May 5 which is just a few weeks away! There are approximately 80 route assistant positions still open for students (16 years of age and over) who need their community service hours. Students can register on-line at cncycle.ca and will receive an e-mail response confirming their volunteer position. (KW –May 3)
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
GRADUATION INFO: The MT Graduation Ceremony for the class of 2013 will be held at Mother Teresa on Thursday June 27, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Each student will be given 2 tickets for guests. Students will be able to request extra tickets by signing up in Student Services between May 1st and May 17th. Students will be informed whether they will get extra tickets, in early June. (JH –Apr 19)
HERE ARE THE DATES OF THE UPCOMING PROM COMMITTEE MEETINGS. They will all take place in the Library Seminar Room at lunch. Please attend in order to be heard. This is the final push until the big event.
Dates: Monday April 22, 2013
Monday May 6, 2013
Thank you all for your participation. Please see Mrs. Rennick if you are going for a school letter to ensure that you get the proper points. (JR –May 6)
COMMUNITY CORNER 
PARISHES SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY:
· St. Andrew’s Parish: For information please visit www.saintandrewparish.ca.
BABYSITTING COURSE: For students aged 10 – 16. When: Saturday April 27th 2013. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Ruth E. Dickinson Library. 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. (KZ –Apr 19)
ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKING SAFETY 101 PRESENTATION FOR PARENTS: On Wednesday May 1st, we will have Paul Davis at Mother Teresa. In the evening there will be a presentation for parents beginning at 6:30 pm. Topics include: FACEBOOK, CyberBullying, HandHeld Devices, Texting, Legal Matters, and a Common Sense Approach to dealing with the technology your children have, or are asking you for! Free Child care/babysitting will be provided. We ask that where possible, any children needing care be of ages 4 and up (to age 12). You can see reviews of Paul Davis at http://www.socialnetworkingsafety.net. This presentation is only for parents. Signup online at https://docs.google.com/a/ocsb.ca/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFZDNHBkZFRsZlpldHRhMS1HRGJUTnc6MQ#gid=0 (MR –May 1)
COMING UP….
- Apr 19 – Blood Donor Clinic
- Apr 25 – HS Report Cards go home
- Apr 26 – Co-op Integration Day
- Apr 30 – Gr 6 Parent Information Night 6:30 – 8 pm
- May 6 – 10 – Catholic Education Week
Mother Teresa… Did you know…??
In addition to promoting literacy, Teresa taught the children basic hygiene. She visited their families, inquiring about their needs and helping provide for them when she could. (legacy.com)
