Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Day 2 - HS & Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8
Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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
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
MADD IS VISITING MT ON WEDNESDAY: They will set up in the atrium during high school lunch. All students are invited to stop by and check out their display or take part in the activities. (ZM May 21)
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 22-25th 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)
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
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
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)
