Thursday, April 11, 2013
Day 1 - H.S. & Day 1 - Gr. 7 & 8
Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. ~ Mother Teresa
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)
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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)
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 
7/8 SWIM TEAM: Any 7/8 student interested in joining the SWIM TEAM is asked to go to Room 235 on Friday, April 12 at the beginning of 7/8 lunch. Bring your lunch! Please be prompt! (TC –Apr 12)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE EQAO ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL LITERACY TEST TAKES PLACE THURSDAY APRIL 11, DURING PERIOD 1 & 2. All grade 10 students should be in attendance to write this test, successful completion of which is mandatory for graduation. There will not be another opportunity to write this test until next year. (Apr 11)
GIRLS VARSITY TOUCH FOOTBALL: Notice to any Girls Varsity Touch Football player interested in trying out for the team: We have two more try outs ONLY. Tuesday April 9 at 7:30 am and Thursday April 11 at 3:15. (JR –Apr 11)
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)
STUDENTS AS RESEARCHERS: All students who received an invitation to participate in the Students as Researchers project, are reminded to please return your completed, and signed forms to the office by this Friday, April 12. We really hope you will join us for this exciting process! (NR –Apr 12)
WHAT IS DINE-IN FOR DARON? It’s a Period 1 buyout on April 17th, (Get out of class!), where you get a HOT breakfast, Motivational speaker who rollerbladed across Canada, FREE candy bag, yes FREE candy bag, Music, chance to win door prizes and prize for most purple, free ticket for grand prize draw (Hot 89.9 tour and purple cake), PLUS you get to support Mental Health Awareness all in one fun and delicious package!!!! Tell your friends. Buy your ticket in the Tuck at lunch for only $10. HURRY...Space is limited! (SM –Apr 17)
DO YOU WANT A JOB? Then SEAS (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton) is your place! You can buy a $2 hiring guide to help you with your job search. The guide includes information on what employers are looking for in a good employee. This is run in partnership with Barrhaven Businesses. On Friday April 19th, we will have a table set up in the atrium at HS lunch, for students interested in this exciting opportunity! (MEA –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)
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/
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)
HELP WITH FIRST COMMUNION: LF 1 volunteer for April 27th, from 3pm to 7pm to assist with set up and registration table check-in for first communion. Please contact Mrs. Pilgrim in Room 105, mornings only. Thank you. (KW –Apr 17)
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)
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
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)
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 15, 2013
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)
STAFF 
JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday April 12th is Jeans Day. This week our contributions will go toward the Outreach Program Spring Dance at the Berrigan Retirement Home. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (SD –Apr 12)
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)
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 11 – EQAO Literacy Test – P1 and P2
- Apr 17 – 18 – 7/8 Immunization Clinic
- 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…??
One of Teresa’s first projects was to teach the children of the poor – drawing on her experience with teaching the children of the rich. She didn’t have any equipment or supplies this time, but she taught them to read and write by writing in the dirt with sticks. (legacy.com)
