Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Day 1 HS & Day 1 - Gr. 7 & 8
One of the greatest diseases is to be nobody to anybody.
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
This Week in The Learning Commons:
Tuesday: Animanga (High School Anime Club) Lunch Meeting in Seminar Room
The Learning Commons Closed After School
Wednesday: Google Doodle Hangout Event - Part 1 of 3 (Sign Up 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)
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.
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:
Monday, February 10th: 3:00-4:15 PM- Wood Floor Gym
Thursday, February 13th: 3:00-4:15 PM- Caf. Gym
Wednesday, February 19th: 3:00-4:15 PM- gym C/D
Friday, February 21st: 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)
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
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)
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.
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)
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:
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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
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
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)