Thursday, May 22, 2014

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

We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty. We must start in our own homes to remedy this kind of poverty.
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHOIR PRACTICE: Year- end performance practice. Come to Rm 202 at the beginning of high school lunch - bring your lunch, music folder and water. Email, tweet, and talk to each other so that we can get everyone out for the practice. (SS May 23)

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 22)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

All GRADE 7 AND 8 CONCERT BAND MEMBERS are invited to room 120 for a pizza+ lunch this Friday, May 23. See you all then! (IC May 23)

7/8 GIRLS SOFTBALL:  Any grade 7/8 girls interested in trying out for the 7/8 girls softball team are asked to sign up outside room 333. (KS May 26)

7-8 BOYS SOFTBALL: there will be a tryout on Thursday May 22, from 3-4pm. Please check to see if your name is on the list before coming to the second round of tryouts. (JB May 22)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

MTSAID: All members are asked to attend a meeting this Friday, May 23, at lunch in room 326 to finish working on Kiss bags. (ZM May 23)

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.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

Number of spots available: 30

Date: June 10 2014
Hours: 4-9pm
Location: Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary school 601 Longfields Drive Barrhaven
Contact:  Rebecca by email at:    optimistar04@gmail.com
**Please note: P-E-T is a French elementary school so french speaking students are preferable but not mandatory**. (KW June 9)

SUMMER JOB: Nepean Housing Corporation is looking for a property management assistant to assist the Director of Property and Maintenance. Must be between 15 and 30 years of age. Position pays $12.12 per hour for 30 hrs/week starting June 16th and ending August 22nd, 2014.  Interested and qualified applicants can submit their resume to mikeschingh@nepeanhousing.ca or fax to f613-823-8453 by May 23rd.  For more details about the job position, go to Student Services. (KW May 22)

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)

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

Students can pick up Prom invitations on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at lunch in the atrium. Please note that volunteer hours, guest information and behavior contract must be handed in before you get the ticket. (JR May 23)

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 23)

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

JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday May 23^rd is Jeans Day. This week our contributions will go towards Threads of Life, which is a National Charity that provides help and support to families who have had a family member killed or injured in a workplace accident. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (KM–May 23)

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 30, 2014: PROM- 5:30-11:00pm- Sala San Marco

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)