Friday, February 7, 2014

Day 1 HS & Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8

At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done.
We will be judged by "I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless, and you took me in”.

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

A REMINDER TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE THE LUXURY OF DRIVING TO SCHOOL, THAT VISITOR PARKING IS OFF LIMITS! IF YOU HAVE A VEHICLE, IT MUST BE PARKED IN THE FAR PARKING LOT BY THE FIELDS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION.

LOST: Blue Nike shoes, size 9 with orthodics. If found please return to Rm. 110

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Girls 7&8 Basketball Tryout:

Any girl interested in trying out for the girls 7&8 basketball team are asked to sign the list outside Mr. McSwiggan`s room (room 312). The tryout is this Friday morning at 7:30 am. See Mr. McSwiggan in room 312 for more details. (TM Feb 7)

This is a reminder for all of the 7/8 boys trying out for the boys hockey team.  The next tryout is Monday February 10 from 3-4pm at Sportsplex (Arena 2). (TQ Feb 10)

7/8 Intramurals - Attention all 7/8 students.  Anyone interested in playing Intramural Dodgeball are asked to sign up this Thursday and Friday at lunch this week.  Teams will consist of 6 players (3 boys, 3 girls). (TQ Feb 7)

Varsity Girls Futsal Schedule:

Thursday, February 6^th:  7:20 am-8:30 AM -gym  C/D

Monday, February 10^th:   3:00-4:15 PM- gym  C/D

Wednesday, February 12^th:  3:00-4:15 PM- gym  C/D

Wednesday, February 19^th:    3:00-4:15  PM- gym C/D

Friday, February 21^st: SFX TOURNAMENT (SM Feb 21)

7/8 Boys Hockey Schedule:

Monday, February 10- SPORTSPLEX- Arena 2- 3:00-4:00

Monday, February 24- SPORTSPLEX- Arena 2- 3:00-4:00

Monday, March 3-SPORTSPLEX-Arena 2- 3:00-4:00

Tuesday, March 18- SPORTSPLEX- Arena 1-3:00-4:00 (TQ Mar 18)

Any grade 7 or 8 students who took Music during the 1st Arts rotation and who still owe Reed money, please see Mr. Card in room 120. (IC Feb 7)

All 7/8 athletes who have paid their athletic fees are to see Mr. Quinn or their Phys. Ed teacher for t-shirt sizing and colour choice.  The first t-shirt order will be made early next week. (TQ Feb 7)

Grade 7-8 Valentine’s Dance: Friday February 14^th  from 1:15 to 2:35 pm in the Caf. Gym.

Purchase your ticket in homeroom as of Wednesday February 5^th.  Is the Valentine’s Day Dance not your thing?  No worries!  The library will be available for alternative activities (e.g., computer time, study hall - maybe you want to get a head start on your homework for the weekend?, watch a movie, etc.) No charge for entry to the library. (EM Feb 7)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT

All Senior Girls Volleyball players are to leave class a little earlier in order to meet the cabs at 2:45 pm on the side of the school (near Mr. Baird's room) for our game against Merivale. Please note that I will be away and Mr. Hallarn is taking my place. He has the taxi vouchers. If you have any concerns please see me in the morning or Mr. Hallarn in the afternoon. Enjoy the last regular season game. Have fun and do well. (JR Feb 7)

Alpine Ski Team's: First race is on Tuesday February 4 at Mont Cascades. All grades and levels will be able to race in this All Catholic ski race. Racers should be at school by 7 am to catch the bus. Please see Mrs. Brady if you have any questions. (AB Feb 7)

Attention Semester One Art Students: All sketchbooks and projects are ready to pick. Please come by room 102 anytime to bring them home. All books will be held until Friday, after which they will be recycled. (CV Feb 7)

Debate Club: Debate Team will resume on Mondays after school in Rm 138 starting on February 17.  New members ALWAYS welcome!  Debate is a great way to develop your oral presentation and critical thinking skills.  Plus, it's a lot of fun!  See Mrs. Simpson for details. (JS Feb 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.

A non-profit league is being established to provide boys and girls a fun and safe environment to learn flat track roller derby!  This is a non-contact sport for kids aged 9-18, using modified rules outlined by the Junior Roller Derby Association. We are eager to recruit girls and boys who want to learn how to play roller derby and have fun!

On Sunday January 26th, an information session will be held at 2pm in the Fencing Room above Norm Fenn Gym at Carleton University. This meeting will answer all your questions about the start up of junior roller derby; including what roller derby is, equipment needs, costs, schedule and more. If you are unable to attend but would like more information, please send an email to: ottawajuniorrollerderby@gmail.com.

Practices will be held most Saturdays from 2:15-4:15pm at Hintonburg Community Centre, located at 1064 Wellington Street West in Ottawa. First practice will be February 15th.

Come find out more about junior roller derby and how to support our kids in being active and learning a wicked new sport! (KZ Feb 15)

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 16)

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)

I am coordinating our local minor hockey association's house league tournament.  The tournament runs Thursday, February 6th through Sunday, February 9th. It is hosted by the Osgoode Rideau Minor Hockey Association and is called the Don Mott tournament. We are seeking general help after school hours on Thursday and Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.  Students can choose to volunteer at either the Manotick arena or the Osgoode arena.  Any students who have experience running the time clock would be especially welcome (they should be 16 years of age for time clock duty), though there are plenty of other things to do.  Students will mainly act as helpers to the rink manager.  Rink managers are ORMHA board members, all of whom have current PRC's and are themselves Volunteers.Students can phone me directly to sign up for hours. Kathryn Roy 613-692-5501 (KW Feb 9)

Transition to UNB - There will be a student/parent information evening on Thursday, February 13th, 2014 at 7pm at the Lord Elgin Plaza.  Learn about programs, campus life, financial aid and scholarships as well as next steps and time and budget management. (KW Feb 13)

Looking for a Gr. 11, female student, French Immersion, who would be available to tutor a Grade 4 student from St. Andrew School once or twice a week either for community service hours or $$. Please contact Kim at 613 823-0704.  Thank you. (KW Feb 7)

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)

NEED STUDENT VOLUNTEER HOURS! Join the dynamic team putting on Annie-The Board-wide Broadway Musical to help raise funds for the Catholic Education Foundation of Ottawa and earn volunteer hours.  All funds raised remain in our Catholic Schools to support those who are in most need. Students can earn volunteer hours selling food in a canteen, taking tickets, handing out programs or working backstage at rehearsals and shows.  Shows run February 13-16/19-22, 2014.  Contact Joanne.MacEwan@ocsb.ca 613-842-0166 (call or text) (KW Feb. 22)

LF for Volunteers for the ByWard Market, BIA Annual Stew Cook-Off on February 7th. 

It is a yearly charitable stew competition held between restaurants in the ByWard Market.  The event goes from 11:00am to 2:00pm.  We are seeking volunteers to assist in set up and take down of our event.  Please contact Angel Caldwell at 613-562-3325.  Poster with more information will be available next week. (KW Feb 7)

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:

https://sites.google.com/a/ocsb.ca/teh-student-services-information/home/grade-12-information/graduation-prom-grad-day-info

STAFF

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….

February 3, 2014- First day of Semester 2

February 13, 2014- HS Report Cards

February 14, 2014- 7/8 Report Cards

February 14, 2014- 7/8 Valentines’ Dance

February 17, 2014- Family Day, No School

February 20, 2014- Early Dismissal, 7/8 Parent /Teacher Interviews

February 28, 2014- HS Oscar Night

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)