Thursday, February 13, 2014

Day 1 HS & Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8

What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family.

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PLEASE NOTE THAT HIGH SCHOOL REPORT CARDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED NEAR THE END OF THE DAY ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13^TH. AN ANNOUNCEMENT WILL ASK ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO RETURN TO THEIR HOMEROOM CLASSES. COOP STUDENTS, ANYONE WHO IS PARTICIPATING IN THE BASKETBALL BUY OUT, OR ANY OTHER STUDENTS WHO DO NOT RETURN TO THEIR HOMEROOM CAN PICK UP THEIR REPORT CARDS ON FRIDAY MORNING. (MC Feb 14)

Are you Brave Enough? Take a Book on the Blind Date for Valentines Day. Come and celebrate V-Day at the Learning Commons. (MP Feb 14)

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.

This Week in The Learning Commons:

Thursday: Grade 7 Games Club Meeting in the Seminar Room

Friday: Animanga (High School Anime Club) Lunch Meeting in Seminar Room

Grade 7/8 Dance

Students with overdue books and fines are asked to go to the Learning Commons after morning announcements. (MP Feb 14)

To all Prom Committee members please be aware that we are having Monday meetings in the library seminar room at lunch all of the month of February. Please be on time and we have a lot to cover. (JR Feb 24)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Attention Grade 7/8 Badminton Players: Thursday's practice after school this week for the grade 7/8 badminton team is cancelled.  There is a practice on Friday February 14th after school until 4:15. (JK Feb 14)

Varsity Girls Futsal Schedule:

Thursday, February 13th  3-4:15pm caf gym

Wednesday, February 19th  3-4:15pm caf gym

Friday, February 21st SFX TOURNAMENT (@ SFX)

Tuesday, March 4th 3-4:15pm caf gym

Thursday, March 6th 3-4:15pm caf gym

Tuesday, March 18th 3-4:15pm caf gym

Friday, March 21st Woodroffe United Cup TOURNAMENT @ Louis Riel

7/8 Boys Hockey Schedule:

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)

Grade 7-8 Valentine’s Dance: Friday February 14^th

Purchase your tickets in homeroom!  The last day to purchase your ticket is Wednesday February 12th. 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 14)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT

There will be a very important Live it Up meeting in the Dance Room Thursday Feb 13th at lunch! New members are welcome. (AD Feb 13)

Debate Club: Mandatory brief lunch meeting on Thursday, Feb 13 in Rm. 138 to discuss upcoming tournament.
Meeting scheduled for the 17 is postponed until the 24th due to family day. (JS Feb 13)

Alpine Ski Team: Racers are reminded of the National Capital Races this week on Wednesday February 12 (Slalom) and Thursday February 13 (GS) at Camp Fortune.  Racers must be at school ready to board the bus at 7 am. We should be back at school before 5 pm both days. (AB Feb 13)

Matchmaker Forms: will be on sale for $2 this week only Tuesday to Thursday at lunch in the atrium. (ZM Feb 14)

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.

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)

Volunteers Needed!  We are coordinating our annual West End Basketball League (WEBL) Midget Girls Year-end Tournament and need basketball scorekeepers and timekeepers. The event takes place starting from Friday (April 4th) after school until Sunday (April 6th) evening.  We are looking for high school students and priority will be given to those who can commit to the whole tournament.  This is a great way to pick up a ton of volunteer hours!  For more information please contact: James Turner at vprec@nepeanbluedevils.ca (KW Apr 6)

I am hoping to present a puppet show of Little Red Riding Hood at the Ruth E. Dickinson Library during March Break.  For this project I need to have four student volunteers.  I would like the volunteers to review and modify the script to their liking, make props, develop the stage directions, create the musical set list, and perform their production for about 100 children.  The students will earn volunteer hours for this creative work.  The puppets will be made by a professional puppeteer.

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

613-580-2796

The MS Society of Canada Ottawa Chapter is holding their annual Mandarin MS Walk on Sunday, April 27^th.  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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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)

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)

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)

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

Semester 1 marks have been sent to OUAC & OCAS. It is important that you log in and check that the academic info is accurate. If there are any errors please see your Guidance Counsellor. (JH Feb 21)

Edge Imaging is back for Grad Retakes on Tuesday, February 25th, 2014.  To book your appointment go to www.bookmygrad.ca.  Our School Code is MTH. Drop by Student Services for a pamphlet. (KW Feb 25)

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)