Friday, February 28, 2014
Day 1 HS & Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8
Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please be aware that there are hand sanitizer dispensers available outside the main office as well and by the tuck shop. There will also be some hand pumps in the main office.
Try and keep some of those winter germs to a minimum. (GS Mar. 6)
Zipthru DINE WITH US RELOADABLE CARD:
Please click on the link to view information about the Zipthru DINE WITH US Reloadable Card. It works just like any gift card and is being offered in our cafeteria. (DD Feb 28)
This Week in the Learning Commons
Fri. Feb 28: - Animanga (High School Anime Club) - High School Lunch
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Monday, March 3-SPORTSPLEX-Arena 2- 3:00-4:00
Tuesday, March 18- SPORTSPLEX- Arena 1-3:00-4:00 (TQ Mar 18)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
REACH FOR THE TOP: There will be a practice session for all the members of the Reach for the Top team on Friday February 28th at lunch in room 307. (JS Feb 28)
MAC (Make a Change) Club is starting up! Are you interested in making positive social and environmental change in our community? Are you interested in taking action to making positive change happen? If so, come to our meeting in the chapel on Mondays. Our first meeting is Monday, March 3rd at 11:30 in the chapel. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Ragaisis. (SR Mar 3)
Varsity Girls Futsal Schedule:
Monday, March 3rd 3-4:15pm wood floor gym
Tuesday, March 4th SFX TOURNAMENT Tuesday, March 18th 3-4:15pm caf. gym
Friday, March 21st UNITED CUP TOURNAMENT
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.
Canadian Forces: Any student interested in attending a presentation about Careers in the Canadian Forces on Tuesday March 4th, is asked to sign up in Student Services by the Monday March 3. (JH Mar 3)
The Youth In Policing Initiative is an employment program with the Ottawa Police Service for youth 15-18 years of age and attending a secondary school program. The goal of the Youth in Policing Initiative is to give young people an opportunity to develop job skills while enhancing police and community relations. The program is for interested youth with leadership potential including those who may experience barriers to success and would benefit from this unique opportunity. For more information go to: http://ottawapolice.ca/en/Community/TeenLounge/YIPI.aspx
Student and Go Abroad Fairs - Ottawa, Friday, February 28th- Ottawa Convention Centre, 2pm to 6pm
Free Admission, free seminars. Pre-register online and enter Grand Prize Draws www.studyandgoabroad.com
Pick up a flyer in Student Services. (KW Feb 28)
In the past, the students involved in our puppet shows have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Unfortunately these students will be away over the Spring Break and it is time to bring in another troop of puppeteers.
If any of your students would be interested in this opportunity, please have them contact me by email at
ann-marie.miller@ottawa.ca or by phone at 613-580-2796.
Thanks for your assistance with this,
Annie
Ann-Marie (Annie) Miller
Supervising Librarian
Ruth E. Dickinson Branch
Ottawa Public Library
The MS Society of Canada Ottawa Chapter is holding their annual Mandarin MS Walk on Sunday, April 27th. We are looking to recruit over 200 volunteers to assist in a number of duties during the weekend of the event. In previous years a majority of our volunteers have been students from in and around the Ottawa area.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Michelle Davis | Fundraising Administrator | Ottawa Chapter
MS Society of Canada | 1826 Woodward Dr. | Ottawa ON K2C 0P7
P: 613-728-1583 ex. 3323 <- NEW Extension
| F: 613-728-0342 | michelle.davis@mssociety.ca
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March Break BABYSITTING COURSE Ages 10-16
When: Monday March 10th
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Ruth E. Dickinson Library,
Cost: $50 cash only the morning of the course. (Includes an information package & a certificate and healthy snacks).
What to bring: A doll or a bear, a small blanket, your lunch
A SMART babysitter has LEADERSHIP SKILLS and INITIATIVE and always keeps SAFETY in mind!
Babysitting Siblings
Becoming a mother’s helper
The babysitter’s and parent’s responsibilities
How to find the best babysitting jobs
Having a successful interview
Caring and keeping children safe
How to get along with children
Playtime & Mealtime
Emergency situations
Introduction to CPR & choking
Please register early, space is limited: www.biblioOttawaLibrary.ca/en/program
For more information call Elaine Ménard at 613.443.2027 or e-mail menard@menardsc.com (KZ Mar 10)
Volunteers Needed! Family Dance on Friday, February 28th, 5:30pm to 9pm at the Berrigan Elementary School gym. Need help with set-up, registration desk, bake sale, etc...and clean up a the end of the event. For more information please contact Esmat Fares, 613-797-4004, salameh252@yahoo.ca (KW Feb 28)
The Driver Education Program: Winter 2014 - registration forms are now available in Student Services. Students can register by mailing/dropping off the form to the Continuing Education Department (570 West Hunt Club Road) or by having their parent call 613-228-3338 to register with Visa or MasterCard. (KW)
Explore is a five-week language-immersion course (spring or summer). Participants live in a student residence on campus or with a homestay family whose members speak French. Participants in Explore receive a $2,200 bursary that covers tuition fees for the course, meals, accommodations, workshops, but the bursary does not cover other necessary costs such as registration fee ($225 non-refundable and payable only if you receive a bursary), travel costs, optional activities, spending money. See brochures in Student Services. To be eligible to apply, you must meet all of the following criteria: be a canadian citizen or permanent resident; be at least in Grade 11 during the current school year; have been a full-time student for at least one term during the current school year. You must also be at least 16 years old. To see a detailed list of the participating colleges and universities across Canada, go to their website: www.myexplore.ca and to apply, visit www.myexplore.ca/apply.
GRADE 12’s / GRADS
FOR THE LATEST GRAD AND PROM INFORMATION, CHECK THE STUDENT SERVICES GRAD WEBPAGE:
Attention Graduates: Ross’ Independent Grocer is providing a $500 bursary to one of our graduates pursuing post-secondary education. For an application form, please see Mr. Bergin in Room 310 for an application. (RB Feb 28)
· PROM: All graduating students must have completed their 40 hours of community service if they intend to attend their graduation dance. The earlier the better! Hours must be submitted to Student Services by Friday May 23rd, 2014.
- GRADUATION: In order to attend the Graduation Ceremony, students must have the 40 hours of community service completed by Monday June 09, 2014.
Forms are available in Student Services, the main office, or on the Mother Teresa website. (JH –Feb 28)
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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
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)