Thursday, June 12, 2014

Day 2 - HS & Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8

The miracle is not that we do this work, but that we are happy to do it.

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Students with overdue books and fines are asked to go to the Learning Commons after morning announcements. (MP June 13)

This Week in the Learning Commons

Thursday:  Grade 7 Games Club - 7/8 Lunch

Friday:  Animanga (High School Anime Club) - HS Lunch

The Learning Commons will be Closed on Friday Afternoon.  Please plan accordingly.

Please remember that Library passes will be available only to Grade 8 Students on Mondays and Wednesdays, only to Grade 7 Students on Tuesdays and Thursdays, to both Grade 7 & 8 Students on Fridays.

A reminder to all to please take care of Touch Football fees/ Uniform Cheerleaders fees/Uniforms etc., please see Miss Rennick in Rm. 320 as soon as you can. (JR June 13)

YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH (AP June 13)

Students picking up yearbooks will need the following: Some ID, Student card or other photo ID

Students may only pick up their own yearbook - not even siblings.

If they are walkers we ask if they could they please arrive early so that the 8.30 - 8.40 crush will be eased. (AP June 13)

High School Students

8:00-8:40 in atrium

11:30-12:00 in atrium

7/8 Students (via homeroom)

Gr. 7's 12:00- 12:15 in atrium

Gr. 8's 12:15-12:30 in atrium

eWaste collection at MTHS June 11-12 (9:00am - 8pm). Location: Loading Dock (Eastend of the school)  All items related to computers, printers, entertainment systems, TVs and cameras. We CANNOT accept anything that contains Freon or Mercury. (LD June 12)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Leadership Camp Applicants:  All students who completed a Leadership Camp application are invited to a meeting Tuesday at lunch in the chapel.  If you cannot attend, please see Mrs. Byrne in Student Services for more information. (EB June 17)

Guitar Showcase: There will be a guitar showcase this Thursday, June 12^th during lunch in the Learning Commons. Bring your lunch, sit back and enjoy great music played by some of M.T''s guitar players. (AC June 12)

MTSAID: All members are invited to come for Pizza Lunch on Thursday, June 12^th in room 326.  Thank you for a great year. (ZM June 12)

H.S. ATHLETICS are reminded to return their uniforms to their coaches ASAP now that the Spring Sports seasons are coming to an end. (JL June 13)

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.

Math Help Grade 7 - 10 This free service is managed by math teachers as students prepare for exams and also through Summer School. Live on-line tutoring from 5:30 - 9:30pm

For more info visit www.homeworkhelp.ilc.org (JH June 27)

Student volunteers needed for the Ferrari Festival taking place from June 13th - June 15th.

Need to work a 3-hour shift on Friday evening, Saturday afternoon and evening and Sunday morning.

You can sign up for more than one shift.  T-shirts and caps are provided.  Register by going to www.ottawaferrarifestival.com.  See the information sheet in Student Services. (KW June 15)

Are you looking to do some volunteer work this summer?  A Grade 5 student at MPB is looking for help with language and math once a week during the summer months.  Please call Evey at 613-791-7764.

St. Luke's is looking for 20 student volunteers to help out at our end of year dance on June 13. Hours are from 4-9:30(ish) Please email steven.boucher@gmail.com to sign up. (ER June 13)

The life for Dew Committee is a fundraising group formed to help in raising funds to cover the costs involved in Dew's recovery from as recent double lung transplant.  As a part of the fundraising efforts, this group will be providing Food Services for an annual softball tournament in Richmond.

The tournament takes place June 21/22 and September 6/7, 2014. Location is Richmond Lions Community Park on Huntley, near the arena.  For more information, please contact Terry at tl.garwood@hotmail.com or at 613-728-3525. (KW June 21)

All Terrain Kids Triathlon, June 21st, Baxter Conservation Area, Kars: Sweet Dreams Foundation.  Volunteers needed.  All volunteers will receive an event t-shirt and ticket to the BBQ after the event.  You can also contact Shannon Sullivan at instridevolunteers@gmail.com and at 613-884-6948.  For more information, see Student Services. (KW June 21)

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)

Current Volunteer Opportunities: 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 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

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

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….

June 11-12, 2014: Grade 9 EQAO

June 19, 2014: Grade 7/8 Calypso Trip

June 20, 2014: Grade 8 Year End Semi Formal

June 19-25, 2014: High School Exams

June 25, 2014: Grade 7/8 Report Cards

June 26, 2014: Grade 12 Commencement

June 26, 2014: Last Day of 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)