Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Day 1 HS & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8
Life is an adventure, dare it.
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Please find the 7/8 Interview Booking Sheet. Click on link more information. (MR Feb 20)
ATTENTION, ATTENTION!!! 7/8 Intramural Dodgeball starts on Tuesday February 18th at 12:45 pm in the Cafeteria gym. Please check the date your team plays. Please ensure your team shows up on time....Substitution of players is NOT PERMITTED. (TQ Feb 18)
Varsity Girls Futsal Schedule:
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)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT
Attention All Entrepreneurs: The young entrepreneurs "make your pitch" competition is here. 18 finalists will receive a trip to Toronto to attend a conference and learn a lot about how to make your business a success. See Mr. Baldin, Ms. Morency, or check out the business buzz bulletin board outside the business room for more details. (LB Feb 20)
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.
MEI International Academy is holding an information meeting at the Westin Ottawa, Saturday, February 22nd, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. MEI Academy students can take summer, semester and full year courses while gaining real world experiences outside the four walls of a classroom. Scholarships are available for our 2014 fall semester program - up to $5,000. (KW Feb 22)
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)
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 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)
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:
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)
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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)