Friday, September 13, 2013
Day 1 - H.S. & Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8
Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
RESILIENT & READY: A Luncheon Conversation for Parents: Date: Thursday, September 26, 2013: Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm (doors open at 11:30am) Location: Centurion Convention Center (170 Colonnade Road) Admission: $25. The second annual Resilient & Ready luncheon is presented by Tomlinson, D.I.F.D. and The Royal in response to a growing desire amongst parents in our community for more information about youth mental health. It follows a successful inaugural event, which reached more than 550 parents. (MR Sep 26)
A LUNG TO RUN: Barrhaven Fall Run, The Give 2 Live Campaign. Saturday October 5, 2013. Register today, visit www.alungrun.com for more information, come support a great cause and get fit at the same time! (MR Oct 5)
Roy G. Biv club: There will a meeting on Friday (senior Lunch) for the Roy G. Biv club. Traditionally, this group was created to celebrate equality. Anyone in grade 9-12 can join. Come to the Chapel during HS lunch and learn more about how we can re-imagine this group. Please see Leanne (chaplain) for more details. (LD Sep 13)
JOSTENS: Mark your calendars. Jostens Rings will be coming in to our school, during senior lunch, on October 23rd, 24th and 25th. More information to follow soon. (KW Oct 25)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
LUNCH TIME CLUBS: Sign up now for lunch time clubs in the Learning Commons. Next week the Manga/Graphic Novel club will meet every Wednesday and the Game Club will meet every Friday. The Red Maple club will meet every Tuesday, but will not start until mid-October. Please sign up in the Learning Commons (before/after school or at lunch) for any of the above clubs as soon as possible, as year-long library passes will be given to all members. We look forward to seeing you soon. (NBD Sep 13)
BOYS AND GIRLS RUGBY: Any 7/8 boys and girls interested in trying out for flag rugby teams please sign up in front of Mr. Nicoletti's Phys. Ed. office near the C/D gym. Tryouts will start next week. (CN SEP 16)
CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING: The grade 7/8 cross country running try-outs will begin next Tuesday September 10th after school from 3:00 - 4:00. Please sign up on Monday September 9th on the list outside Mme Kinloch's classroom. (room 232) On Tuesday we will meet behind the school near the basketball standards. Please be changed and ready to run. Bring your backpacks outside with you. A water bottle would also be a good idea.
Practices will continue every Tuesday and Thursday after school until the meet on Tuesday September 24th. (JK Sep 24)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE: Mon/Wed: 7:30 am with Mrs. Hussey, Tues./Thurs: after school (3:00pm) with Mrs. Galbraith
Please see either of these teachers if you still want to join. After this Friday (September 13), the team will be closed for new members. (MG Sep 13)
CHOIR PRACTICE: On Thursday, September 19 in Rm. 202 at lunch. Bring Lunch, water bottle, folder (if you have one) and enthusiasm! Preparing for our first mass in Oct. New members welcome. See Ms. Soprovich in Rm. 202 if you have any questions. (SS Sep 19)
FILED HOCKEY: Looking to be part of a team at MT? Why not come and join the girls field hockey team! Worried that you don’t have any experience? Not to worry! All girls field hockey players have learnt the rules of the game in the last year, and we’re always looking for new members! Our season starts now! Anyone interested in joining the team is encouraged to to see Ms. Pendergest in room 234 ( or the gym) for more information. (CP Sep 17)
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ HOCKEY SIGN-UP/TRY-OUTS: Anyone interested in playing in the varsity girls’ hockey team must sign up in Rm. 309 (on the door). Try-outs will be Friday, September 20th at the Walter Baker A, 3:30-4:30. Please see Mr. Gervassi in Rm. 309 for more details. (MG Sep 19)
MTSAID: Any past members of MTSAID that are interested in helping with set-up and take down of a MADD presentation please see Mrs. Byrne in student services ASAP. (EB Sep 13)
HIGH SCHOOL TUTOR: Any high school student interested in being a tutor for students at Mother Teresa High School, please come to Student Services to fill out an application. Tutoring takes place at the school. For more information go to Student Services. (TC Sep 27)
JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM TRYOUTS: Mon. Sept. 16. 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM, Mon. Sept. 23.6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Any questions please see Mr. Rowley in Rm. 136 (MR Sep 16)
SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM TRYOUTS: Mon., SEPT. 16. 4:45 PM – 6:30 PM, Wed., Sept. 18, 4:30 PM 6:00 PM Any questions please see Mr. Rowley in Rm. 136 (MR Sep 18)
WHITE PINE: High school students interested in joining the White Pine reading club are asked to sign up in the Learning Commons. This club will begin meeting in October and will meet informally once a week. Day of the week to be determined. (NBD Sep 13)
MANGA: Any high school students who are interested in joining a Manga/Graphic Novel club are asked to sign up in the Learning Commons. Informal meetings will occur once a week. Day of the week to be determined. (NBD Sep 13)
NEW YORK CITY 2014: Permission forms and first deposits are due on or before Friday, September 27th 2013 to Mr. Rowley in Room 136. Spots are guaranteed on a first come - first pay basis. (MR Sep 27)
PARIS TRIP: Attention any high school students interested in participating in the Overseas Enrichment Trip in 2014. The trip will be to Dublin, Wales, London and Paris. Registration is taking place now. Please see Mr. Buccino in room 302. All students my sign up by Sept. 30, 2013. (MB Sep 30)
STUDENT SERVICES 
The STUDENT SERVICES WEBSITE at ss.mths.ca is set up as an information tool.
Includes information about: Community Service Hours Opportunities, Courses, Careers, Graduation, Scholarships,etc.
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
STAFF 
Welcome back to all new and returning staff! To a wonderful year ahead.
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….
September 3, 2013- First day of Semester 1
September 12, 3013- Program night/Meet the teachers
September 17, 2013- Gr. 7 &8 Immunizations
September 23-24- Gr. 7 & 8 Leadership Camp
September 27, 2013- Student Fees due
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)
