Tuesday, October 15 , 2013
Day 1 - H.S. & Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8
Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand.
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 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
GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY PRACTICE: There will be a mandatory girls field hockey practice on Tuesday October 15th. Quarter finals are Wednesday October 16th at 4pm. (CP Oct 16)
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 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)
NEED TO GET SOME COMMUNMITY SERVICE HOURS?? Try your local parish. Please see Mrs. Pilgrim in Room 105 to help out at fall parent meetings coming up this Wednesday, October 2nd, Saturday, October 5th and Thursday, October 10th. (KW OCT 10)
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)
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)
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)
Welcome back to all new and returning staff! To a wonderful year ahead.
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
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)