Friday, May 16, 2014

Day 2 - HS & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8

If you judge people you have no time to love them.
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Coming up in the Learning Commons

**Remember that lunch passes are available to Grade 8 students on Mondays and Wednesdays, Grade 7 students on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Grade 7 & 8 students on Fridays.**

The Barrhaven Food Cupboard: Stats show that in 2010 they were assisting 46 families per month. In 3 years the need has risen to 112 families per month. Over half are children! Help our neighbours by supporting the Titan Food Drive. Bring your canned/packaged goods to the atrium before homeroom or at lunch. The BFC is counting on us to stock their bare cupboards and prepare for the summer months when donations are low. We can do it Titans!!

(LD May 16)

ATTENTION STUDENTS WHO SIGNED UP FOR CO-OP NEXT YEAR (2014-2015) If you would like to do a coop placement with Ottawa Police, the Coop Department needs to speak to you between May 8 and May 16, 2014 to see if you qualify. MTHS is able to submit 2 student applications to Ottawa Police each semester. Ottawa Police interviews will take place between May 21-30 at an Ottawa Police location. Please go to the Coop Office in Room 320 for more information and ask for Mrs. O’Sullivan, Mr. Nearing or Mrs. Rennick. (MO May 16)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

MTSAID: All members are asked to attend a meeting at lunch time on Friday, May 16th in room 326 with Miss. Ranta to work on Kiss bags. (ZM May 16)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

STUDENT SERVICES

The STUDENT SERVICES WEBSITE at ss.mths.ca is set up as an information tool, including information about: Community Service Hours Opportunities, Courses, Careers, Graduation, Scholarships, etc.

Driver Education Forms for Summer 2014 are now available in Student Services:

Register now until June 20th.  Students may register by mailing/dropping off the registration form to the Continuing Education Department (570 West Hunt Club Road), or having their parent call 613-228-3338 to register with Visa or MasterCard payment.  Program runs at All Saints HS, Sacred Heart HS, St. Joseph HS, St. Peter HS and St. Pius HS.  Students must be at least 16 years of age and have a G1 license prior to June 30, 2014. Classes run fromJune 30 - July 4, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  No class on July 1st. (KW July 1)

Current Volunteer Opportunities: Sign up online using the QR Code or contact us at (613) 723-1744 ext. 3623 or ottawavolunteer@ontario.cancer.ca

Ottawa Race Weekend Running Expo- May 22-25^th Greet all our participants and to hand out running jerseys to our top fundraisers. It will be a busy and energy filled weekend! (KW May 25) Sign up online using the QR Code or contact us at (613) 723-1744 ext. 3623 or ottawavolunteer@ontario.cancer.ca

Run or Dye - June 21th – As the chosen charity The Society will be remunerated for all volunteers and participants registered using code CCSOTT14. (KW Jun. 21) Sign up online using the QR Code or contact us at (613) 723-1744 ext. 3623 or ottawavolunteer@ontario.cancer.ca

RELAY FOR LIFE

Ottawa South – May 23^rd – 24^th,Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm

Ottawa Centre – June 06^th – 07^th,Nepean Sportsplex

Ottawa East – June 13^th – 14^th, Millennium Park

Ottawa West – June 13^th – 14^th, Walter Baker Park.

Sign up online using the QR Code or contact us at (613) 723-1744 ext. 3623 or ottawavolunteer@ontario.cancer.ca

Hope Volleyball July 12th Please help us thank Max Keeping for his ongoing support by helping with security at the Hope Volleyball event in support of the Max Keeping Foundation. (KW Jun 12) Sign up online using the QR Code or contact us at (613) 723-1744 ext. 3623 or ottawavolunteer@ontario.cancer.ca

The Royal City Soccer Club is looking for volunteers, C.I.Ts and Co-op students for their summer camps.  Students interested in applying can visit their website at www.royalsoccer.com and apply online (preferred). (KW May 23)

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS.  BBQ fundraiser for The Canadian Diabetes Association. Looking for fun artistic volunteers, for face painting (maybe art students), musicians, and or entertainers.  The date is, June 21, 11am - 2pm in Barrhaven.  Contact Linda Pantusa on her cell  613-852-2722. (KW –May 16)

UNIVERSITY of WINDSOR APPLICANT RECEPTION.  You and your family are invited to join representatives from the University of Windsor on May 21st, at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, from 7pm to 9pm.  Refreshments will be served and a Scholarship Draw will be held.  Learn more at www.uwindsor.ca/reception. (KW May 21)

SUMMER SCHOOL FORMS: Summer School Forms are now available in Student Services. (KW May 23)

ABORIGINAL YOUTH CREATIVE WRITING AWARD.  The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration is looking for submissions for the James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award.  Creative writing pieces may include short stories, poems, essays, plays, songs or even comic strips.  Recipients will receive a cash award of $2,500 each. Submission forms and more information are available at www.ontario.ca/bartleman, or by phone at:

1 877 832-8622.  Submissions must be received by May 31, 2014.  See poster on the Student Services Board in the atrium. (KW –May 23)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! FUN GUARANTEED! Canada Day in Barrhaven runs exclusively on volunteer power. We are looking for volunteers to help out before, during and after the event. We are looking for responsible, enthusiastic, energetic individuals that want to come and enjoy Canada Day by helping out and getting involved in the community. Can you help out? Please contact us whether you can spare an hour or more. For more information or to become a volunteer, please send us an email: volunteer@canadadaybarrhaven.ca. (KZ –May23)

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

GRADUATING STUDENTS – POLICIES AND DEADLINES:  In the past, it has been the practice of some graduating students to leave their Community Service Hours to the last month of school, thereby jeopardizing their graduation in June.  As a result, the following policies are now in place at Mother Teresa:

· 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, or on the Mother Teresa website. (JH –May 30)

THE ONTARIO STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (OSAP). You are invited to a presentation on Thursday, May 22nd from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at A.Y. Jackson Secondary School, 150 Abbeyhill Drive, Kanata.  Also attending are representatives from Algonquin College, Carleton University, Saint Paul University and University of Ottawa.  6:30-7:00 meet and greet, 7:00-7:30 powerpoint presentation from OSAP, 7:30-8:00 Questions and Answers.  RSVP at 613-836-5194. (KW May 22)

GRADUATION CEREMONY TICKETS: The Graduation Ceremony will take place at Mother Teresa HS on Thursday June 26 from 1:00 - 3:00pm. Please note that each graduate will be given 2 tickets for guests. Students can request extra tickets by signing up in Student Services between Thursday May 1st and Friday May 23. No extra tickets can be requested after May 23. Students will be informed exactly how many extra tickets they will receive shortly there after. (JH May 23)

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….

May 12-23, 2014: Canned Food Drive

May 19, 2014: Victoria Day, No School

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)