Friday, April 5, 2013
Day 1 - H.S. & Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8
It is not the magnitude of our actions but the amount of love that is put into them that matters.
~ Mother Teresa
He is Risen! Alleluia, Alleluia!
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIBRARY BOOKS: Please return outstanding library books to the learning commons. The due date is stamped in the back of the book. (CHV –Apr 8)
CAKE WALK: Friday, April 12th is the day for M.T.’s second annual Cake Walk. All homeroom classes are asked to bake and decorate (preferable) or purchase a cake to be entered into the cake walk. Homeroom classes are to collect money for the event from April 4th to April 10th. The classes with the most collected money ratio per person will get the first selection of the cakes at the cake walk to take up to your class and enjoy with your friends. Got cash? Get Cake! (All proceeds from this event will be divided among our social justice programs, the Christmas Outreach, the Longfields Manor Outreach and hosting the Cape Dorset students at our school.) (KL - Apr 11)
"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)
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)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
SPRING HAS SPRUNG FOR GRADE 7/8!!! There will be an AFTERNOON DANCE on Friday, April 5. A twoonie gets you unlimited dancing and the opportunity for some great DOOR PRIZES!! Popcorn and various drinks will be available for purchase for just a loonie! Part of the proceeds of this sale will support the Barrhaven Food Cupboard. To assist the Barrhaven Food Cupboard, we are asking ALL students and teachers in Grade 7 & 8 to bring in ONE canned food item OR non-perishable item. Please note that ALL donations will stay in Barrhaven and support OUR LOCAL food bank. Items of need include: canned soups, canned vegetables, non perishable items such as peanut butter and pasta. Food items to be collected in homerooms during March 27- April 5. Teachers: food donations WILL be collected by Mr. Williams and his dynamic SOCIAL JUSTICE Team members. (TC –Apr 5)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
MOSAICS 2013: Any first semester Art Students interested in attending MOSAICS 2013 on Thursday, April 18th please see Ms. Stuart in room 102. MOSAICS is a day of art workshops at the Nepean Creative Art Centre with other high school students. I can only accept 8 students to attend on this full day workshop event. (CS –Apr 5)
WHITE PINE MEETING: Meeting for all students going on the WP trip on Monday, April 8 during high school lunch. (CHV –Apr 8)
DEBATE CLUB: Due to a staff meeting Tuesday (Apr 9), debate club will run Thursday (Apr 11) after school in Rm 138. Please drop by to confirm attendance. New members forever welcome. (JS –Apr 11)
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)
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/
THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY still needs over 100 volunteers for their Daffodil Days this weekend. If you have 3 hours to spare on April 5th, 6th or 7th please visit www.myccsschedule.ca to sign up for a shift, or call 613-723-1744 ext. 3625. Volunteer, help fight back with your time! (KZ –Apr 5)
NEED A JOB? Weed Man (a local Lawn Care company) needs 12 high energy, assertive, outgoing, positive people with excellent organization and communication skills. Hourly wage plus bonus. This is an outside door knocking position, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm (Monday-Thursday) and 9:00am to 1:00pm (Saturday). Interviews are being conducted now. Please see poster on Student Services Board in the Atrium. To set up an interview, visit student_jobs@weedmanottawa.ca. (KW –Apr 10)
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED! The Ottawa Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is holding their annual MS Walk on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Positions include: a balloon inflator, greeter, rest stop helper, site set up, water station, parking, barricade monitor and many more. Contact Michelle Davis at 613 728-1583 ext 235. Apply: http://mssociety.ca/chapters/ottawa/MSWalk/volunteer.htm. Email: info.ottawa@mssociety.ca. Please see poster on Student Services Bulletin Board in the Atrium. (KW –Apr 12)
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
A CATHOLIC GRADUATE IS… A discerning believer formed in the Catholic Faith community who celebrates the signs and sacred mystery of God’s presence through word, sacrament, prayer, forgiveness, reflection and moral living. (Apr 12)
GRAD FEES: Graduating students should bring their grad fee of $75 to room 130 any time until April 5th. This fee is different from the prom fee. This fee covers all costs associated with grad day and commencement (gown rental etc). Your height will be measured when you bring your cash/cheque (payable to "Mother Teresa High School". Grad gowns will be ordered after the April 5th deadline. (DM –Apr 5)
ATTENTION GRADE 12 STUDENTS: Once again, Bed Bath & Beyond is offering their college/university checklist and planning calendar along with a 20% off one single item coupon. You will find their little flyer with the bursary, award and grad survey sheets in Student Services. (KW –Apr 12)
PROM TICKETS: Prom Tickets will be sold April 10, 11, and 12 in room 216 at lunch. Price is $75. You must purchase your ticket before reserving your seat and table. Please make cheques payable to Mother Teresa High School. (SM –Apr 12)
MAKING SENSE OF ADOLESCENCE: Crossing the bridge from childhood to adulthood has never been so daunting. This two-hour presentation is intended for parents, teachers, administrators, professionals - anyone who desires to make sense of adolescence. Based on Dr. Neufeld’s paradigm, the presenter will help shed light into this pivotal developmental process, provide both the tools and the eyes to see an adolescent through the journey, and articulate why now more than ever adolescents need our help to cross that bridge. This presentation is inspired by the material on Making Sense of Adolescence, developed by internationally renowned developmental psychologist Dr. Gordon Neufeld. Where: The Library-Learning Commons, St. Joseph High School. When: Tuesday, April 16th 2013 from 6 to 8 pm. Cost: FREE EVENT- sponsored by St. Joseph Council with a Parents as Partners grant. ONLY 30 SPOTS AVAILABLE! RSVP by email to Sarah.Murray@ocsb.ca. Presenter: Geneviève Brabant, MSW, RSW. Genevieve is a Clinical Social Worker with over twelve years experience working with children and families in the school and clinical setting. (MEA –Apr 16)
COMMUNITY CORNER 
PARISHES SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY:
· St. Andrew’s Parish: For information please visit www.saintandrewparish.ca.
IF YOUR TEEN HAS A CELL PHONE; THEN YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS….. FREE INFORMATION SESSION: Teens & Technology - A presentation for parents about sexting, cyberbullying, and internet safety. Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 7 pm to 9 pm. Earl of March High School. 4 The Parkway, Kanata. No Registration Required. Free parking. ottawapolice.ca. (AS –Apr 16)
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)
COMING UP….
- Apr 5 – 7/8 Dance - afternoon
- Apr 5 – HS Semi-Formal Dance (Masquerade Ball) - evening
Mother Teresa… Did you know…??
Teresa’s first year in the slums was particularly hard. She was used to a life of comparative comfort, and now she had no income and no way to obtain food and supplies other than begging. She was often tempted to return to convent life, and had to rely on her determination and faith to get herself through it. (legacy.com)
