Monday, September 23, 2013

Day 1 - H.S. & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8

Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger, a much greater poverty than the person who has nothing to eat.

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

OUTDOOR CLUB: The outdoor club meeting is postpone to Monday September 23. It will take place in room 103 at 11:45 am. New members are welcome. We will talk about the next two outings (horseback riding and zip lining). I would also like to spend a few minutes with the people going camping next week. New members welcome. (MF Sep 23)

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)

REGISTER NOW: For A Lung Run and receive a $5 subway giftcard if you are a student from Mother Teresa. A lung Run is a new Barrhaven fall run. All proceeds go to Helene Campbell Give2live campaign. The run is October 5 and starts and finishes at Mother Teresa. Cash Prizes will be given to the top 5 men and women in the 5 and 10k runs. Visit our website for more information and also find out how you can receive gift cards for referring your friends. www.alungrun.com Registration is at the front office.(MR Oct 5)

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

ATTENTION GRADE 7/8 CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNERS: There will be a meeting for all runners in Madame Kinloch's room (room 232) at lunch on Monday September 23rd.  Bring your lunch with you.  If you usually buy your lunch bring a bagged lunch on Monday. If you have not already handed in your permission form and $20 athletic fee please bring that as well.  Team jerseys will be distributed at the meeting.  If you can't make the meeting please see Mme Kinloch in room 232 BEFORE the meeting. (JK Sep 23)

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

DEBATE CLUB: High school students in grades 9-12 who are interested in debating hot button issues and/or improving their oral presentation skills are asked to come to the first meeting of the year in Rm 138 after school on Monday.   Opportunities for debating students from other schools is optional. (JS Sep 23)

MANGA CLUB: Will now meet every Friday during lunch in the Learning Commons (Seminar Room). New members are welcome. (NBD Sep 27)

PEER HELPERS: Attention high school students - for those who have signed up to be a peer helper, please check the list located on the classroom door of room 302. Please note: there will be a mandatory meeting on Monday, Sept. 23 at lunch to discuss your first Gr. 7 homeroom visit..  Please be prompt. (MB Sep 26)

HIGH SCHOOL TUTOR: Any high school student interested in being a tutor for students at Mother Teresa HighSchool, 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)

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.

Student Volunteers required for St. Patrick's Parish - Harvest Dinner - on Sunday, September 29th, 2013.  Please contact Margaret McLaughlin at613-692-6199 or Nora Burnett at 613-825-2049.

Please bring your community service hour form to be signed.  (KW Sep 29)

LF a french tutor for a Grade 7 female student.  Please call Mr. or Mrs. Richardson at either

613-823-5774 or 613-864-1993.  Thank you. (KW)

St. Lauwrence College is hosting an open house on Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 9am until noon.  Brockville, Cornwall, Kingston.  st.lawrencecollege.ca, dreamit@sl.on.ca, 1.800.463.0752 (KW Nov 16)

Algonquin College - College Information Program - will be held on Tuesday, October 29th, 9:00 am to 11:00 am.  (KW Oct 29) (KW Oct 29)

The University of Ottawa is hosting a fall open house on Friday, October 18th and Saturday, October 19th.  This event was previously known as U of Ottawa Day.  Two entire days of activities for students, including presentations on admission, financial aid and academic programs.  If you have questions, feel free to contact The Liaison Team at 613-562-5779. (KW Oct 19)

Algonquin College: will be here on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 from 1:30 pm to 2:50 pm.

Location to be determined. (KW Oct 2)

Nipissing University: A representative from will be here on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at

2:50 pm, in Room 100. (KW Oct 2)

McGill University: will be here on Thursday, October 3rd, 2013 from 9:15am to 10:00 am. Grade 12 students need to sign in Student Services to be able to attend. (KW Oct 3)

Ottawa U: will be here on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 1:30pm - 2:50pm. Location to be determined. (KW Oct 3)

Carleton University: A representative will be here on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 from 1:30pm to 2:30 pm. Location to be determined. (KW Oct 16)

Queen’s University: A representative will be here on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 2:50 pm. Location to be determined. (KW Oct 16)

Grade 12 students: are invited to attend the University Information Program (UIP) event at St. Francis Xaxier Catholic High School, 3740 Spratt Rd, Gloucester, on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 from 9:30 am to 10:45 am. Please see Mr. Hallarn in Student Services for more information. (KW Oct 22)

UNB: A representative will be here on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at 2:50. Location to be determined. (KW Oct 30)

Trent University: A representative will be here Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at 2:50 pm. (KW Nov 19)

Looking for volunteers: to help out at the Find a Coach Expo event taking place at Ottawa City Hall on October 5th at Jean Pigott Hall. Volunteers required from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Tasks include but limited to greeting the public, welcoming them to the expo, getting information for door prizes, helping exhibitors, guiding people, helping panel... (KW Oct 5)

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)