Monday, October 21 , 2013
Day 3 - H.S. & Day 1 - Gr. 7 & 8
Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please click on link to view sign-up sheet for Parent/Teacher Interviews
TAKE YOUR KIDS TO WORK DAY: To ALL Grade 9 students that are in a Grade 10 homerooms. Please pick up a Take Your Kids To Work Day package in guidance. All Grade 9's are included in this National Event. If you require further information please see Mr. Nearing or Mrs. Rennick in room 320. (JR Nov 1)
We need your support and enthusiasm to help make our event a success. This year’s race will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at the General Campus of The Ottawa Hospital. Volunteer registration and details can be found at: https://secure.eventsonline.ca/events/rattle_volunteer/ We have needs for the day of the Race and we are also looking for some help in the days leading up to the RACE and would appreciate any availability you may have!
Email Jackie Mace (jmace@toh.on.ca)or Nancy Shore (nshore@toh.on.ca) directly if you can help in the days preceding the Race or on race day. (JS Oct 25)
Edge Imaging will be taking Photo Retakes on Monday, October 21, 2013. (KW Oct 21)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
7/8 AMBASSADOR: Any grade 7 or 8 student interested in becoming an ambassador for this school year, please come to student services to get more information and an application form. Ambassadors' responsibilities include helping with our guests for Remembrance Day, interview and parent nights, feeder school visits etc...Applications due back to student services on Monday, Oct 21st. (TC Oct 21)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
DEBATE TEAM: meets in Room 138 after school on Monday. (JS Oct 21)
DODGEBALL INTRAMURALS: games are as follows;
16th Quick Triggers VS Dodgers and Shockers VS Pink Unicorns
17th Dunno Yet VS Blue Team and Cherry Blasters VS Platypus
29th King Cobra VS Abusement Part and Purple Rangers
30th The Squad VS Average Joe's Gymnasium and Teachers VS Predators (RB Oct 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.
Looking for Volunteers! Waupoos Family Farm Fall Clean-Up Day October 26, 9-4
It's that time again when we get the farm ready for winter! Please plan to join us as we prepare the cottages and grounds for the colder weather. We will also be rebuilding the rink boards!! Many hands make light work. Of course, a hot lunch will be provided afterwards! WWW. Waupoos.Com. Please contact Kevin Nearing for more information. (KW Oct 26)
Christian University and College Fairs in Ottawa on Wednesday, October 23rd: from 7-9pm at the Metropolitan Bible Church, 2176 Prince of Wales Drive. Free Admission. For complete information on the fair, please visit myblueprintstory.ca (KW Oct 23)
Go ENG Girl 2013: The University of Ottawa extends an invitation to our students to participate in the ninth annual Go ENG Girl Event, being held at University of Ottawa on Saturday, October 26, 2013, from 9 am to 3 pm. This FREE event gives girls in Grades 7 to 10 the chance to explore the field of engineering through activities designed just for them. Students are invited to register through the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers website at : www.ospe.on.ca/goenggirl. Please contact Nathalie Vallieres by phone at 613 562-5800, extension 6096. See Poster in Student Services and in the atrium. (KW Oct 26)
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)
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)
GRADE 12’s / GRADS
FOR THE LATEST GRAD AND PROM INFORMATION, CHECK THE STUDENT SERVICES GRAD WEBPAGE:
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)
STAFF
Welcome back to all new and returning staff! To a wonderful year ahead.
COMMUNITY CORNER
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
October 10- HS Homecoming Dance
October 11-PD Day-no classes
October 14- Thanksgiving Day- no classes
October 21- Photo Retake Day
October 24- HS Parent/Teacher Interviews- early dismissal at 1:50pm Buses will pick up at early dismissal time
October 31- 7/8 Dance
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)