Thursday, October 17 , 2013

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

Let us more and more insist on raising funds of love, of kindness, of understanding, of peace. Money will come if we seek first the Kingdom of God - the rest will be given.

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

REMEMBRANCE DAY INVITATIONS: Any student who has a parent/relative or family friend who is a past or present member of the Canadian Armed Forces, police, fire fighter, first responder, etc. is asked to come to the office to pick up an invitation to invite this individual to our Remembrance Day Service on Monday November 11th.  They are asked to arrive in their uniform and they will be seated at the front of the gymnasium to view the Service. (JK Nov 06)

CHAPEL MEETING: There is a lunch meeting on Thursday, in the chapel, for members of ROY. G. BIV Please see Leanne (Chaplain) for more details. (LD Oct 17)

A CHANCE TO SERVE: There is a first time meeting on Friday (in the chapel) for students interested in joining A.C.T.S. (A Chance to Serve). In the past, this group has been involved in the Board-wide Faith mentorship program, and other faith initiatives in the school. Please see Leanne for more details. (LD Oct 18)

Edge Imaging will be taking Photo Retakes on Monday, October 21, 2013. (KW Oct 21)

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

7/8 INTRAMURAL 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL!!! Sign up will be this week during 7/8 lunch. You will need to find a team of 5 players to participate. This year grade 7's will only play against each other and the same goes for grade 8's. If you do not have a team and would like to play, please see Mr. Nicoletti or Mr. Quinn. (CN Oct 18)

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

If any student is interested in learning more about the Ottawa U/Algonquin College Public Relations program please let Ms. Burnett know in Room 132.  A third year student from the program will be coming in to the school on Tues Oct 22 to share information.  Please submit your name ASAP. (MB Oct 18)

Peer Helpers: There will be a very brief but important meeting for all peer helpers at lunch in room 302.  Please be prompt. (MB Oct 17)

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)

MTSAID: All MTSAID members are asked to come for a meeting in room 326 at the beginning of lunch on Thursday, October 17. (ZM Oct 17)

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.

The University of Ottawa Geegees Women's Ultimate Frisbee Team is hosting the Canadian University Ultimate Championships here in Ottawa, the weekend of October 18-20th, 2013. We are looking for volunteers to come out and help with the event. This opportunity would be ideal for senior students who want to get involved in the community and get a chance to network with some professionals from the university. There are also 22 other schools from across Canada who will be attending. The event is taking place at the Ben Franklin dome, which is just outside of Barrhaven, making it very convenient for student who live nearby. (KW Oct 18)

Here is the link to apply:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yORVLSmsqV9CZf0bkSyBqW11f4BpabeSMsTs4TIoklw/viewform

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 23^rd: 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)

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)

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:

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 28^th. 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 25^th. 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

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….

October 10- HS Homecoming Dance

October 11-PD Day-no classes

October 14- Thanksgiving Day- no classes

October 31- 7/8 Dance

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)