Thursday, September 5, 2013

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

We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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)

Edge Imaging will be taking school photos on Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Want to remember photo day? Click here to add it to your electronic calendar.

Questions? Please visit www.edgeimaging.ca for helpful tips or call a Customer Care Representative at 1- 888-416-3343 (EDGE) (KW Sep 11)

THE LEARNING COMMONS: is open and ready for business. Books can be signed out at any time and our new Learning Commons website,LC.mths.ca is up and running. You can use it to see what books we have, check out ebooks, learn more about the research process and so much more! (NBD Sep 6)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

HONK N’ BLOW: All Grade 7's are invited to the annual Honk N' Blow on September 11 from 6pm to 7:30pm. Come and try all the instruments. (IC Sep 11)

LEARNING COMMONS: Grade 7 and 8 Learning Commons Lunch Passes. Please sign up for a library pass every morning before school in the Learning Commons. (NBD Sep 6)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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)

PEER HELPERS: Attention all high school students interested in becoming a peer helper.  There will be a mandatory information meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11at the beginning of lunch in room 302.  Please be prompt. (MB Sep 11)

LEADERSHIP CAMP NOMINEES: All students who received an application for Leadership Camp are asked to meet in the Chapel Thursday at lunch. Even if you did not submit your forms in June, you are invited to attend. (CS Sep 5)

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: Attention all girls interested in playing high school basketball (junior and senior) - Please sign up on the door of room 115 (fitness studio) if you are interested in playing basketball this year. There will be a meeting in room 115 at 11:30 on Monday, September 9th.  The try-outs are Tuesday, September 10th, Wednesday September 11th, and Thursday September 12th at 3:00 in the wood floor gym.  Please see Mrs. Ragaisis or Mrs. Swenson if you have any questions. (SR Sep 10)

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY: All girls Field Hockey players are asked to meet Ms. Pendergest on the side soccer field on Thursday September 5th, at 3pm, for a brief practice/meeting. Also, any H.S. girls (grades 9-12) interested in joining this year's Girls Field Hockey team are asked to come to the try-out/first practice on Thursday September 5th. Plan to be outside from 3pm until 4pm. No equipment necessary to try-out, however please wear regular phys-ed attire and running shoes. See Ms. Pendergest in room 234 for more information if needed.'' (CP Sep 5)

HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING TEAM: All high school students who are interested in joining the High School Cross Country Running team, please sign up with Mrs. Galbraith in Room 304 at lunch or after school. There are NO cuts in Cross Country Running so come and run for fun, run to get in shape or run to race. It’s up to you. Looking forward to seeing you! (MG-Sep 10)

HIGH SCHOOL NEW YORK TRIP: Any Grade 11 or 12 student interested in going on the New York City 2014 trip is asked to attend a very important information meeting on Thursday, September 5th 2013 at 11:30 AM (Lunch) in Room 136. See Mr. Rowley if you have any questions or concerns. (MR Sep 5)

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Open Gym Boys Basketball Night: Monday, September 9th 2013 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Any High School Boys looking to play basketball are invited to attend. See Mr. Rowley if you have any questions or concerns. (MR SEP 9)

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.

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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)