Monday, September 30 , 2013

Day 2 - H.S. & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8

Intense love does not measure, it just gives.

clip_image002WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

FREE INFO SESSION FOR PARENTS: On October 10 at 7:30pm CHEO & OCDSB will be holding free info sessions for parents on youth mental health. For more information please click on link: tinyurl.com/q9toad9 (MR Oct 10)

clip_image004 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. Deadline to register is October 2. (MR Oct 5)

clip_image006JOSTENS: 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)

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clip_image010 BOYS FLAG RUGBY PRACTICES: will continue Monday and Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00.  Please bring cleats and water. Chalk talk on Fridays at lunch in room 237. (JD Oct 2)
clip_image012GRADE 7/8 BAND:  There will be a 10 minute band meeting at 12:24 in room 120 Thursday October 3.  (IC Oct 3)
clip_image014THE GRADE 7/8 DANCE: is back again this year!!! The club will run Monday's from 3:00-4:00 in the High School Dance Room. Our first club meeting will be this Monday September 30th. All are welcome, no dance experience required. Have fun dancing, meeting new people and being physically active CLUB. (AD Sep 30)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
clip_image016 ASSISTANT COACH: Any high school student interested in becoming an assistant coach/helper for the grade seven and eight volleyball teams (boys and girls) please see Ms. Brennan in room 336 after school today for more
information. (KB Sep 30)

clip_image018 NEW YORK CITY TRIP DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 2: Please note that the deadline has been extended to Oct. 2. Please see Mr. Rowley in Rm.136 for more information (MR Oct 2)

clip_image020CHOIR PRACTICE - students please meet in the chapel on Friday Sept 27th at lunch. Another practice will be on Tuesday Oct 1 at lunch in the chapel. Please bring your lunch, the music and water. Final preparations for the liturgies next week. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Soprovich in room 202 (SS Oct 3)

MTSAID: All MTSAID members are asked to come for a brief meeting in room 326 at the beginning of lunch on Thursday, October 3. (ZM Oct 4)

clip_image022 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)

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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.

Goalie Coach Wanted: Earn volunteer hours.  NMHA House League Novice B is looking for a dedicated high school student to coach a first year 8 yr old goalie. Previous playing experience as a goalie is a must.  For more information, please contact Stephen Keiwan at 613-440-0332. See information sheet in Student Services. (KW Oct 2)

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. Please contact Janet at 613-440-4123... (KW Oct 5)

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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 MT GRADS! It’s time to start planning your yearbook farewell. Baby photos are to be emailed to chelsey.aulenback@ocsbstudent.ca . Please be between the ages of 0 to 5 years old. If you are unable to email your photo, email Chelsey and we can make alternate arrangements. Photos are due October 28th. For write-ups, please keep them under 180 characters and be appropriate. We are able to bold or italicize but please indicate it. They are to be emailed to Chelsey.aulenback@ocsbstudent.ca by November 25th. If you have any questions, please email Chelsey. (AP Oct 28)

Welcome back to all new and returning staff! To a wonderful year ahead.STAFF clip_image028

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clip_image032PARISHES 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

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clip_image035COMING 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

clip_image037 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)

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