Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Day 1 - H.S. & Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8

God doesn't require us to succeed; he only requires that you try. ~ Mother Teresa

A CATHOLIC GRADUATE IS… A responsible citizen who gives witness to Catholic social teaching by promoting peace, justice and the sacredness of human life. (May 31)

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

AMAZING RACE - SCHEDULE: Extended lunch for whole school

High School Timetable

Grade 7/8 Timetable

8:40-9:50 Period 1

8:40-8:55 Homeroom

9:55-10:55 Period 2

8:55-9:40 Period 1

10:55-12:35 Lunch

9:42-10:32 Period 2

12:45-1:45 Period 3

10:34-10:55 Period 3 (NO nutrition break)

1:50-2:50 Period 4

10:55-12:35 Lunch

12:45-1:06 Period 4

1:08-1:58 Period 5

2:00-2:50 Period 6

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

GIRLS` SOFTBALL: Girls' Softball try-outs will take place Monday, May 27th and Wednesday, May 29th, 3:00 to 4:00. Bring your glove. If you have a conflict with touch football or Gaelic football, please speak with Mr. Shannon. (KS-May 29)

RED MAPLE CLUB: The last meeting before the board wide Red Maple Party is on Thursday, May 30th. (Tuesday's meeting is cancelled due to the Amazing Race.) Bring permission forms by Thursday. (CHV –May 30)

CALYPSO YEAR-END TRIP: Attention all 7/8 students! Please make sure to bring in your permission form and your payment to your homeroom teacher by Friday, May 31st to guarantee yourself a spot on this trip. Extra forms can be found on the Mother Teresa Website (NEWS & DOCS Tab, look for FORMS on the right hand side of the page). (JG –May 31)

SEMI-FORMAL - GRADE 8 STUDENTS!! The time is almost HERE! Don't miss out on YOUR end of the year SEMI FORMAL on Friday, June 21. Come and celebrate with your friends in style!! Tickets may be purchased during 7/8 lunch starting on Monday, May 27 to Friday, May 31. If you need a new form, they are also available on the website (mths.ca àNEWS & DOCS tab àForms). (TC –May 31)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHOIR PRACTICES: All choir members are asked to attend a choir practice Wednesday at lunch in room 119 (bring lunch and water bottle). A brief, second practice will take place after school on Wednesday. Meet in room 119. (SS –May 29)

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC AWARDS BANQUET will be held here at Mother Teresa on Tuesday, June 11th @ 6:30pm (dinner and awards to follow). Athlete will be able to pick up tickets at the Tuck Shop from Tuesday, June 4 to Thursday, June 6 during lunch. Athletes are reminded that outstanding team fees, athletic fees, uniforms, etc. must be cleared with their coaches or Mr. Liska prior to receiving their ticket. (JL –Jun 6)

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/

PICNIC VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Pierre Elliott Trudeau elementary school is looking for volunteers for their school picnic on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 from 4pm to 9pm. Please contact Rebecca by email: optimistar04@gmail.com. (KW –May 31)

MPP LISA MACLEOD'S OFFICE IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS. This possibility could lead to future employment. Please contact Anne Cole at: anne.cole@pc.ola.org or call 613 823-2116. (KW –May 31)

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)

BEAUTIFUL WATSON'S MILL IS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS THIS SUMMER. Contact Alex@Watson's Mill for more info. Watsonsmillmanotick@gmail.com or call 613-692-6455. Also looking for VOLUNTEERS for SUMMER CAMPS; July 15th-19th; July 29th-August 2nd;August 12th-16th. Contact Adam @ Watson's Mill for more info. Watsonsmillmanotick@gmail.com or 613-692-6455. See posters on Student Services Board in the Atrium. (KW –Jun 6)

IT'S BACK - THE FERRARI FESTIVAL - JUNE 14TH - 16TH. Need volunteers! e-mail your name and phone number to: dharding@magma.ca Subject: Ferrari Festival. You will receive more details as your e-mail is received. David Harding, Volunteer Coordinator; www.fcaottawa.com See posters on Student Services Bulletin Board in the atrium. (KW –Jun 6)

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 APPLICATIONS: The deadline to accept an Offer of Admissions to an Ontario University is Monday June 3. If you do not accept by that date your offer could be revoked. (JH –Jun 3)

ESP PROGRAM AT CARLETON UNIVERSITY: For students that do not receive an Offer of Admissions, Carleton provides an opportunity to attend university next year. The Enriched Support Program is designed for students that are just below the cut off average. Deadline to apply is Monday June 3. For info and application visit carleton.ca/esp. (JH –Jun 3)

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

COMING UP….

June 6 – Gr. 7/8 Play
June 7 – PD Day (No Classes)
June 12-13 – EQAO Math Testing

Mother Teresa… Did you know…??

The Catholic Church has begun to move Mother Teresa along the steps toward sainthood, and she was beatified in 2003. Her official title is now Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. (legacy.com)