Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Day 1 - H.S. & Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8

Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.

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)

Edge Imaging will be taking school photos on Wednesday, September 11, 2013
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Questions? Please visit www.edgeimaging.ca for helpful tips or call a Customer Care Representative at 1- 888-416-3343 (EDGE) (KW Sep 11)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEADERSHIP CAMP: There will be a meeting at lunch today for all students attending 7/8 Leadership camp this year. The meeting will be in room 231. Bring your lunch (BL Sep 11)

ULTIMATE: Any grade 7/8 boys and girls interested in trying out for the 7/8 Ultimate team are asked to sign up outside Rm. 333. Tryouts will be held Wednesday and Thursday of this week. See Mr. Shannon (KS Sep 12)

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)

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)

GOLF: Any 7/8 student interested in trying out for the 7/8 golf team are to bring their clubs to the wood floor gym on Wednesday Sept. 11, and Thursday Sept. 12.  All golfers need to bring their own set of clubs.  All golfers will be competing for a spot in the best ball competition at Meadows golf club on Wednesday Sept. 18.  (TQ Sep 11)

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)

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

HS LEADERSHIP CAMP PARTICIPANTS: There will be a mandatory meeting for all Leadership Camp participants this Thursday at lunch in the chapel. Please be prompt. (CS Sep 12)

FUTSAL & SPRING SOCCER: Could any High School girls interested in playing for the futsal and spring soccer team, please come to a short mandatory meeting on Thursday Sept. 12 at the beginning of lunch in the wood floor gym. Please see Mrs. McSwiggan or Mr. Nicoletti if you have any questions. (CN Sep 12)

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)

CHOIR PRACTICE: All students interested in choir, please meet in room 202 at the beginning of lunch Wed Sept 11. Bring your lunches and water. Please see Ms. Soprovich if you cannot attend or have questions. New singers welcome (SS SEP 11).

VOLUNTEER HOURS: Any Grade 9 students looking for volunteer hours please see Mr Card by Tuesday September 10 (IC Sep 11)

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)

GOLF TEAM: Any HS students interested in being part of the high school golf team, please sign up in room 315. Try out will be on Thursday, September 12, at 3:05 pm. (KM Sep 12)

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.

NIGHT SCHOOL- FALL 2013 – OTTAWA -CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD - September 16th to December 2nd.  Registration during the day can be done at 440 Albert Street (Continuing Education).  Evening registration is at the school offering your course choice (Adult High School or Merivale HS) on Tuesday, September 10 (6pm to 7:30 pm) and Wednesday, September 11 (6pm to 7:30 pm).

To register in person, you must have registration form with all information fields completed, signed by you, your parent and guidance counsellor.  $80 (cash or money order) textbook deposit. Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 11th.  Forms are available in Student Services. (KW SEP 11)

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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)