Friday, May 10, 2013
Day 2 - H.S. & Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8
God doesn't require us to succeed; he only requires that you try. ~ Mother Teresa
A CATHOLIC GRADUATE IS… A collaborative contributor who finds meaning, dignity and vocation in work, which respects the rights of all and contributes to the common good. (May 13)
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
HAVE YOU FOUND A NETBOOK?? If anyone has found a netbook belonging to the Library, we ask that you please return it to the main office. Reward offered. (MR –May 10)
SPIRIT WEEK: Education Week is also a spirit week! Monday is Twin Day - find a friend to match clothing with! Tuesday is G's vs. Gent Day - Gangsters vs. Gentlemen. Wednesday is Nerds vs. Jocks Day. Thursday will be our Multicultural Day where we will be holding a cultural fashion show during our multicultural show. Friday get comfy for PJ/Comfy Day. Remember the dress code is still in effect!! Let's show our school spirit! (NR –May 10)
SPRING CLEANING FOR A GOOD CAUSE! The Invinsible Nieghbours of MT are hosting a clothing drive during Catholic Education Week (May 6-10) to raise Money for the Canadian Diabetes Association. Please bring your gently used clothes in bags to the chapel throughout the week and let’s see how big of a pile, and how big of an impact that we can make! (JW –May 10)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
DO YOU HAVE SOCCER, FOOTBALL, VOLLEBALL, OR BASKETBALL SKILLS? Then gaelic football is the sport for you. Please sign up outside room 340. Tryouts will begin next week. (MP –May10)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHEM 13 NEWS EXAM: The University of Waterloo CHEM 13 NEWS EXAM will take place on Thursday, May 9th. All grade 12 students participating are to proceed to room 211 at the beginning of period 2. (ED –May 9)
CAPPIES GALA: The Cappies gala is being held at the NAC on June 2nd this year and ticket orders will be taken from now until May 13th. The cost is $25 each, payable when ordering and cheques can be made out to Mother Teresa High School. See Mr. Linke in room 212 to place your ticket order. (RL –May 13)
CHOIR PRACTICE SCHEDULE - Preparation for the last mass of the year. Practice dates are Wednesday May 8th, Tuesday May 14, and Tuesday May 21st. There will be a practice the morning of mass as well. All practices are held in room 119 at lunch. Everyone is encouraged to attend to help make this a spectacular final mass. (SS –May 21)
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/
BERRIGAN E.S.COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Friday May 10 3:30 – 9:30 pm and Saturday May 11 6 am – 2 pm. Volunteers are needed to help with setup, take down, parking, admission, and more! Full or part time hours available. You will receive credit for volunteer hours, a first hand look at bargains for sale, and thanks from your Berrigan neighbours! Please sign up with Krista Campbell at besgaragesale@gmail.com. (KZ –May 10)
DUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES: Any student who has not met with Ms Coyle in Student Services but is still interested in the Dual Credit Program for next year, please see Ms Coyle to pick up the information/application package. All applications are due Wed. May 15th to Student Services. (TC –May 15)
LOOKING INTO SOCIAL WORK NEXT YEAR?? Any student going into grades 11 or 12 next year thinking of pursuing a career in the field of Social Work at the college level, please see Ms Coyle in Student Services for an opportunity to take a Dual Credit in Addictions at Algonquin College from Sept 2013-Jan 2014 from 4-7 pm. Day of week TBD. (TC –May 15)
SUMMER SCHOOL: The Ottawa Catholic School Board Summer School Registration Forms have arrived. Summer school classes run from July 3rd to July 24th. The pre-registration period is from May 1st, 2013 to June 21st, 2013. Students unable to register before this date will have to do so in person on July 2nd from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at all summer school locations. The registration form must be signed by the student, a parent/guardian and a guidance counsellor. (KW –May 15)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Help needed for the 3rd annual Maria Luisa’s Spring Day for Kids. This event takes place on May 25, from 1 – 4 pm, at the Jack Purcell Community Centre (320 Jack Purcell Lane). Students can earn volunteer hours in a fun way! For more information contact info@mlmifcanada.org, or 613-789-7488. (SD –May 17)
ATTENTION STUDENTS: LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER HOURS? On May 25th and 26th the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will once again run its annual bottle drive to raise money for the fight against Leukemia and other blood cancers. If you would like to volunteer for this very important event and earn volunteer hours at the same time, then contact us by going to: www.bottledrive.ca. (KZ –May 17)
LOOKING FOR A FUN WAY TO GET SOME VOLUNTEER HOURS? Faces of Aces needs you! This is the big year end BBQ bash at Adrienne Clarkson Elementary School. Thursday June 13, 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Lots of enthusiastic volunteers are needed to help with handing out food and drinks, taking tickets, running games and more. To register as a volunteer (or to get more information) please email your name, your school name and your phone number to faces.of.aces@gmail.com. (KZ –May 24)
THE NEPEAN BMX ASSOCIATION is a non-profit association which has recently constructed a BMX race track in Barrhaven. The Grand Opening of the facility is on June 1st, therefore they are searching for student volunteers to help with track maintenance each weekend leading up to the event. Volunteers will be performing duties such as raking of soil and small rocks. If interested, please contact them at NepeanBMX@gmail.com and provide your availability. (SA –May 24)
DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM - SUMMER 2013: Students may register either by mailing /dropping off the registration form to the Continuing Education Department (570 West Hunt Club Road), or by having their parents call 613-228-3338 to register with Visa or MasterCard payment. Driver Education Program Registration Forms are available in Student Services. Registration period is from May 1st - June 21st. (KW –May 31)
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
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS: ATTENTION GRADUATES!
- The Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association offers a $1000 award called the Sylvester Quinn Memorial Award to a graduate enrolled in a college or university program. It is guaranteed to one graduate in our school but you must apply for it. Applications are available in Student Services. Don't delay! The deadline for submitting a completed application is May 14.
- Attention any graduates who are planning to take a post-secondary program in Design or Architecture. You are invited to apply for an architect’s award valued at $1000. Applications for this award are available in Student Services. (RB –May 10)
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 –May 10)
BUILDING UNIVERSITY TIMETABLES: Students who have accepted an offer from the University of Ottawa can begin to create their schedule for next year, as of Monday May 13. A representative from Ottawa U will be in room 212 at lunch on Tuesday May 14 to answer questions and help you on the computer. Students accepting from Carleton University will receive, before the end of May, an email which will explain the dates and times you can begin to create a schedule. The earliest date to register is June 24. Check this link for a list of the dates: http://www1.carleton.ca/registrar/registration/time-tickets/. (JH –May 14)
ATTENTION GRADUATES: Professional Engineers Ontario is offering two $500 scholarships to students who will be attending an engineering faculty at an Ontario University. Applications are available in Student Services. (RB –May 16)
GRADUATION CEREMONY TICKETS: Grade 12 students are reminded that each graduate receives 2 guest tickets. Students can request extra tickets by signing up in Student Services between Wednesday May 1st and Friday May 17. No extra tickets can be requested after May 17. Signing up does not guarantee you will receive the number you requested. Students will be informed exactly how many extra tickets they will receive shortly thereafter. (JH –May 17)
WANT TO ATTEND ST FX UNIVERSITY? There is an information session taking place on May 23, 2013, at the Dows Lake Pavillion from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. To RSVP: Sign up online at stfx.ca/info, email: infosessions@stfx.ca or call 1-613-301-0434. Information cards are available in Student Services. (KW –May 23)
STAFF 
JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday May 10 is Jeans Day. This week our contributions will go towards making donations at the places visited by the students on the Gr. 11 World Religions Retreat Day. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (SD –May 10)
COMMUNITY CORNER 
PARISHES SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY:
· St. Andrew’s Parish: For information please visit www.saintandrewparish.ca.
HEY EVERYONE!!! INSPIRE 2013: On May 11th, 2013, YouthNet and Shopify will be hosting an unforgettable DJ/Graffiti/mentoring/anything but the kitchen sink experience called #inspire2013. Youth who attend this event will have the opportunity to meet some of Canada’s top DJ’s, join DJ workshops, slam poetry sessions, murals and more! All for FREE! The event will be catered, have unreal prize give aways and amazing guest speakers and mentors! Event will take place at Shopify Ottawa! (More details to be email to successful applicants). Because of how overwhelmingly incredible we want this event to be, there will be a guest list of 80 youth. We want youth who are just as passionate as we are about being mentally healthy and enjoying all the surprises that we have to offer. So go to our forms page and sign up now (Completely free for youth 13-18)! www.inspire2013.ca. For more information, please contact Faron Gogo at fgogo@cheo.on.ca or call Youth Net at 613-738-3915. (AB –May 10)
COMING UP….
- May 6 – 10 – Catholic Education Week
- May 16 – Grad Day
- May 17 – Prom
- May 20 – Victoria Day Holiday
Mother Teresa… Did you know…??
Mother Teresa was honored with many awards throughout her life, from the Indian Padma Shri in 1962 to the inaugural Pope John XXIII Peace Prize in 1971 to Albania’s Golden Honour of the Nation in 1994…and, most famously, the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. (legacy.com)
