Thursday, May 15, 2014
Day 1 - HS & Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8
Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Coming up in the Learning Commons
Thursday: Grade 7 Games Club (7/8 Lunch)
Friday: Forest of Reading Day (Learning Commons Closed today)
**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)
7/8 PADDLEBALL: Try-outs for the 7/8 paddle ball team will take place this Wednesday, May 14th (wood floor gym) and Thursday May 15th (caf. gym) after school from 3 to 4. (KS May 15)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
LEADERSHIP CAMP LEADERS: Any grade 11 student, with previous leadership camp experience, interested in being a team leader at camp next September please pick up an information package in Student Services. (EB May 30)
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.
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 22-25th 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 23rd – 24th,Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm
Ottawa Centre – June 06th – 07th,Nepean Sportsplex
Ottawa East – June 13th – 14th, Millennium Park
Ottawa West – June 13th – 14th, 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
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)
OTHER GRADE 12 INFORMATION:
1) School Letter Application deadline is Thursday May 8
2) OSAP workshop - Monday May 12 - please sign up in Student Services by Friday May 9
3) Please check that the marks on OUAC & OCAS are accurate.
4) In order to attend the Prom your Community Service hours must be completed by Friday May 23 (JH May 9)
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)
