Daily Announcements

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN THE LEARNING COMMONS

Lunch Club Sign Up:  Sign up in the learning commons to participate in the various lunch clubs that we will be running this semester / year.

Mondays 7/8 Lunch:  Grade 8 Games Club (video games, board games, card games)

Tuesdays 7/8 Lunch:  Grade 7 Games Club (video games, board games, card games)

Thursdays 7/8 Lunch:  Tinker Thursdays (robotics, computer programming, maker)

Fridays 7/8 Lunch:  Red Maple Book Club (book talks, reading club)

Thursdays HS Lunch: Tinker Thursdays (robotics, computer programming, maker)

Fridays HS Lunch:  White Pine Book Club (book talks, reading club)

Grade 7/8 Students are invited to stop by before school in the morning to pick up a Learning Commons Pass.  On Monday /Wednesday /Friday, grade 8 students are welcome to come after eating in the cafeteria on your lunch time.  On Tuesday / Thursday / Friday, grade 7 students are welcome.  Come see what the Learning Commons has to offer!  No passes required before or after school.

Visit http://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/OCSB today to register for your FREE Virtual Library Card from the Ottawa Public Library.

Thrive: Please join us on Wednesday, October 1^st in the Chapel during High School lunch for our first meeting of “Thrive”, a Christian group committed to studying and understanding the bible as well as walking and growing deeper in our faith. Whether you are a different religion, are interested in a relationship with Jesus or are a Christian looking for some fellow believers to hang out with, you are welcome! Hope to see you there. (LD Oct. 1)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

All grade 7/8 students that have signed up for 7/8 Photography Club are invited to the first meeting on Wednesday, October 1st from 12:45 - 1:00 in the Learning Commons.  Please be prompt. (HL Oct. 1)

There will be tryouts on Wednesday October 1 @ 7:15am and Friday October 3 in the caf gym from 3:00-4:30pm for all 7-8 girls that signed up for volleyball. (JB Oct. 3)

Boys Flag Rugby Practice will take place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3-4.  Please bring water and cleats.  See Mrs. DePippo in roon 237 if you have a conflict.  (JD Oct. 2)

The tryouts for the 7/8 Boys Volleyball Team will be Wednesday October 1st and Thursday October 2^nd at 7:30 am.  If you have not signed up yet, please do so outside of room 238.  (KB Oct. 2)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senior Boys Volleyball Schedule this week: Tuesday & Friday practice @ 7:15 am and Monday & Wednesday games @ 4:00. (MC Oct. 3)

Do you have talent??? Perform at the upcoming Talent Show and Coffee House on November 12th 7-9pm. Signups for “Mocha Teresa” are posted outside room 216.  Auditions will be held October 20^th – 24^th at lunch and after school in the multipurpose room.  Self tapes may also be submitted to mthstalentshow2014@gmail.com.  Sign up now! (SM Oct. 20)

All Grade 11 and 12 students going on the Ancient History trip to Toronto are reminded to pick up their permission form and submit their forms and cheques by October 8th at the latest.  Please see Mrs. Galbraith in room 304 if you need more details.  Spots are filling up.  Get your form in today. (MG Oct. 4)

Attention all High School Swimmers - Sign up all week outside room 205 for the high school swim team. Our first meeting will be at the start of lunch in room 205 on Friday October 3.  See Mr. Cote or Mrs. Sinclair if you can't attend. Practices at Walter Baker Pool will begin in November. No swimming experience necessary. (JS Oct. 3)

Business Competition!  Submit a team to compete in the annual High School Perfect Pitch Competition being held at Ottawa University on October 15th.  Help us defend our title!  (Mother Teresa students have won the last three years in a row!!!)  More information is available on The Business Buzz information board outside room 216.  Those interested will have an opportunity to sign up for a preparation workshop being held during period 1 or 2 on October 1st.  Sign up now! (SM Oct. 1)

Cappies: The date of the critics training session is October 16. (JS Oct. 16)

CIBC Run for the Cure: On October 5th, the City is hosting the CIBC run for the cure.  If you are interested in completing some volunteer hours or making an MT running team, come in and talk with Mr. Côté in room 315 Wednesday September 17th at lunch. (PC Oct. 17)

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 are available in Student Services.  Registration period is until October 15th.

Sign up quickly as class sizes are limited. (KW Oct. 15)

Study and Go Abroad Fair - Thursday, October 2nd at the Ottawa Convention Centre. Expo from 2pm to 6pm and seminars start at 1pm.  Visit www.studyandgoabroad.com

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board - Night School - Fall 2014. Come pick up your registration form from Student Services, complete it, have a parent/guardian sign it, have your counsellor sign it. Then register: Registration is from now until Friday, September 12th during the day at Continuing Education, 440 Albert Streeet, from 9 am to 3:30 pm.  Evening registration is at the school offering your course choice (either Adult HS or Merivale HS) on Tuesday, September 9th from 6pm to 7:30pm and Wednesday, September 10th from 6pm to 7:30pm. 

Saturday, November 15th from 9am to 2pm - Open House - Saint Paul University.  For more information, please contact recruitment officer, Emilie Fournier, at 613-236-1393 ext 2580 or by e-mail efournier@ustpaul.ca (KW Nov. 15)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

St. Luke is looking for two volunteers to help with movie night on October 17 from 5-9:30ish. Please contact stlukevolunteers@gmail.com if you are able to help out. (ER Oct. 17)

Volunteers Needed - Thursday, October 9th, 4pm - 9pm, 199 Berrigan for the Berrigan Elementary School BBQ.  Duties may include set up, monitoring activities, face painting, distributing food orders and clean up. (1 hour shifts).  Please email Esmat at :  salameh252@yahoo.ca (KW Oct. 9)

Volunteer Opportunity at The Ravines Retirement Residence (Prince of Wales and Colonnade).

Activities include but not limited to coffee club, walking club, gardening club, social hour, bingo, afternoon tea and outings.  Please contact Sonia Makus, Activity Aide - The Ravines at 613-288-7900 extension 1001.

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

College and University visits - September and October 2014

October 1:    Ottawa University, 1:30 pm, location TBD

October 7:    St. Lawrence College visit at 11:25 am in the atrium.

October 8:    Carleton University visit from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 131

October 14:  Trent University, 1:15pm, location TBD

October 15:  Cape Breton University, 11:30 am in the atrium

October 23:  Algonquin College, 1:45pm, location TBD

October 29:  Queen University, 9:00 - 10:00, location TBD

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

Mother Teresa

Daily Announcements

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please click on the following link to view Mother Teresa’s first digital newsletter: http://newsletter.mths.ca

IN THE LEARNING COMMONS

Lunch Club Sign Up:  Sign up in the learning commons to participate in the various lunch clubs that we will be running this semester / year.

Mondays 7/8 Lunch:  Grade 8 Games Club (video games, board games, card games)

Tuesdays 7/8 Lunch:  Grade 7 Games Club (video games, board games, card games)

Thursdays 7/8 Lunch:  Tinker Thursdays (robotics, computer programming, maker)

Fridays 7/8 Lunch:  Red Maple Book Club (book talks, reading club)

Thursdays HS Lunch: Tinker Thursdays (robotics, computer programming, maker)

Fridays HS Lunch:  White Pine Book Club (book talks, reading club)

Grade 7/8 Students are invited to stop by before school in the morning to pick up a Learning Commons Pass.  On Monday /Wednesday /Friday, grade 8 students are welcome to come after eating in the cafeteria on your lunch time.  On Tuesday / Thursday / Friday, grade 7 students are welcome.  Come see what the Learning Commons has to offer!  No passes required before or after school.

Visit http://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/OCSB today to register for your FREE Virtual Library Card from the Ottawa Public Library.

Thrive: Please join us on Wednesday, October 1^st in the Chapel during High School lunch for our first meeting of “Thrive”, a Christian group committed to studying and understanding the bible as well as walking and growing deeper in our faith. Whether you are a different religion, are interested in a relationship with Jesus or are a Christian looking for some fellow believers to hang out with, you are welcome! Hope to see you there. (LD Oct. 1)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be tryouts on Thursday October 2 and Friday October 3 in the caf gym from 3:00-4:30pm for all 7-8 girls that signed up for volleyball. (JB Oct. 3)

Boys Flag Rugby Practice will take place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3-4.  Please bring water and cleats.  See Mrs. DePippo in roon 237 if you have a conflict.  (JD Oct. 2)

The tryouts for the 7/8 Boys Volleyball Team will be Wednesday October 1st and Thursday October 2^nd at 7:30 am.  If you have not signed up yet, please do so outside of room 238.  (KB Oct. 2)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senior Boys Volleyball Schedule this week: Tuesday & Friday practice @ 7:15 am and Monday & Wednesday games @ 4:00. (MC Oct. 3)

Do you have talent??? Perform at the upcoming Talent Show and Coffee House on November 12th 7-9pm. Signups for “Mocha Teresa” are posted outside room 216.  Auditions will be held October 20^th – 24^th at lunch and after school in the multipurpose room.  Self tapes may also be submitted to mthstalentshow2014@gmail.com.  Sign up now! (SM Oct. 20)

Attention all History on Film Club Members.  Our first history film, GLADIATOR will be viewed on Wednesday after school in room 304. All new members are welcome. (MG Sept. 30)

All Grade 11 and 12 students going on the Ancient History trip to Toronto are reminded to pick up their permission form and submit their forms and cheques by October 8th at the latest.  Please see Mrs. Galbraith in room 304 if you need more details.  Spots are filling up.  Get your form in today. (MG Oct. 4)

Attention all High School Swimmers - Sign up all week outside room 205 for the high school swim team. Our first meeting will be at the start of lunch in room 205 on Friday October 3.  See Mr. Cote or Mrs. Sinclair if you can't attend. Practices at Walter Baker Pool will begin in November. No swimming experience necessary. (JS Oct. 3)

Love is Louder (Formally anti-bullying/SUBS Squad)

We are looking for students and teachers willing to bring fresh ideas for kindness week in November.  We will be holding a meeting on Tuesday September 30th in room 315 at lunch!  Bring your lunch and remember, if you see this message, tell a friend! (PC Sept. 30)

Business Competition!  Submit a team to compete in the annual High School Perfect Pitch Competition being held at Ottawa University on October 15th.  Help us defend our title!  (Mother Teresa students have won the last three years in a row!!!)  More information is available on The Business Buzz information board outside room 216.  Those interested will have an opportunity to sign up for a preparation workshop being held during period 1 or 2 on October 1st.  Sign up now! (SM Oct. 1)

Cappies: The date of the critics training session is October 16. (JS Oct. 16)

CIBC Run for the Cure: On October 5th, the City is hosting the CIBC run for the cure.  If you are interested in completing some volunteer hours or making an MT running team, come in and talk with Mr. Côté in room 315 Wednesday September 17th at lunch. (PC Oct. 17)

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 are available in Student Services.  Registration period is until October 15th.

Sign up quickly as class sizes are limited. (KW Oct. 15)

Study and Go Abroad Fair - Thursday, October 2nd at the Ottawa Convention Centre. Expo from 2pm to 6pm and seminars start at 1pm.  Visit www.studyandgoabroad.com

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board - Night School - Fall 2014. Come pick up your registration form from Student Services, complete it, have a parent/guardian sign it, have your counsellor sign it. Then register: Registration is from now until Friday, September 12th during the day at Continuing Education, 440 Albert Streeet, from 9 am to 3:30 pm.  Evening registration is at the school offering your course choice (either Adult HS or Merivale HS) on Tuesday, September 9th from 6pm to 7:30pm and Wednesday, September 10th from 6pm to 7:30pm. 

September 30, 2014 - Part - Time, Job Fair - 5 pm to 7 pm - Walter Baker Sports Center, upper concourse at 100 Malvern Drive. Come and meet the hiring teams with your resume and qualifications. Positions include customer service representatives, sport and art instructors, lifeguards and swim instructors, preschool play leaders, youth workers, fitness instructors, personal trainers and weight room attendants.  Ottawa.ca/mrcb (KW Sept. 30)

Saturday, November 15th from 9am to 2pm - Open House - Saint Paul University.  For more information, please contact recruitment officer, Emilie Fournier, at 613-236-1393 ext 2580 or by e-mail efournier@ustpaul.ca (KW Nov. 15)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

St. Luke is looking for two volunteers to help with movie night on October 17 from 5-9:30ish. Please contact stlukevolunteers@gmail.com if you are able to help out. (ER Oct. 17)

Volunteers Needed - Thursday, October 9th, 4pm - 9pm, 199 Berrigan for the Berrigan Elementary School BBQ.  Duties may include set up, monitoring activities, face painting, distributing food orders and clean up. (1 hour shifts).  Please email Esmat at :  salameh252@yahoo.ca (KW Oct. 9)

Volunteer Opportunity at The Ravines Retirement Residence (Prince of Wales and Colonnade).

Activities include but not limited to coffee club, walking club, gardening club, social hour, bingo, afternoon tea and outings.  Please contact Sonia Makus, Activity Aide - The Ravines at 613-288-7900 extension 1001.

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

College and University visits - September and October 2014

September 30:   UOIT at 11:25 am in the atrium

October 1:    Ottawa University, 1:30 pm, location TBD

October 7:    St. Lawrence College visit at 11:25 am in the atrium.

October 8:    Carleton University visit from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 131

October 14:  Trent University, 1:15pm, location TBD

October 15:  Cape Breton University, 11:30 am in the atrium

October 23:  Algonquin College, 1:45pm, location TBD

October 29:  Queen University, 9:00 - 10:00, location TBD

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

Mother Teresa

Daily Announcements

Monday, September 29, 2014

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please click on the following link to view Mother Teresa’s first digital newsletter: http://newsletter.mths.ca

**Students with overdue books and fines are asked to go to the Learning Commons after morning announcements. (MP Sept. 29)

IN THE LEARNING COMMONS

Lunch Club Sign Up:  Sign up in the learning commons to participate in the various lunch clubs that we will be running this semester / year.

Mondays 7/8 Lunch:  Grade 8 Games Club (video games, board games, card games)

Tuesdays 7/8 Lunch:  Grade 7 Games Club (video games, board games, card games)

Thursdays 7/8 Lunch:  Tinker Thursdays (robotics, computer programming, maker)

Fridays 7/8 Lunch:  Red Maple Book Club (book talks, reading club)

Thursdays HS Lunch: Tinker Thursdays (robotics, computer programming, maker)

Fridays HS Lunch:  White Pine Book Club (book talks, reading club)

Grade 7/8 Students are invited to stop by before school in the morning to pick up a Learning Commons Pass.  On Monday /Wednesday /Friday, grade 8 students are welcome to come after eating in the cafeteria on your lunch time.  On Tuesday / Thursday / Friday, grade 7 students are welcome.  Come see what the Learning Commons has to offer!  No passes required before or after school.

Visit http://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/OCSB today to register for your FREE Virtual Library Card from the Ottawa Public Library.

Thrive: Please join us on Wednesday, October 1^st in the Chapel during High School lunch for our first meeting of “Thrive”, a Christian group committed to studying and understanding the bible as well as walking and growing deeper in our faith. Whether you are a different religion, are interested in a relationship with Jesus or are a Christian looking for some fellow believers to hang out with, you are welcome! Hope to see you there. (LD Oct. 1)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be tryouts on Thursday October 2 and Friday October 3 in the caf gym from 3:00-4:30pm for all 7-8 girls that signed up for volleyball. (JB Oct. 3)

Boys Flag Rugby Practice will take place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3-4.  Please bring water and cleats.  See Mrs. DePippo in roon 237 if you have a conflict.  (JD Oct. 2)

The tryouts for the 7/8 Boys Volleyball Team will be Wednesday October 1st and Thursday October 2^nd at 7:30 am.  If you have not signed up yet, please do so outside of room 238.  (KB Oct. 2)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Do you have talent??? Perform at the upcoming Talent Show and Coffee House on November 12th 7-9pm. Signups for “Mocha Teresa” are posted outside room 216.  Auditions will be held October 20^th – 24^th at lunch and after school in the multipurpose room.  Self tapes may also be submitted to mthstalentshow2014@gmail.com.  Sign up now! (SM Oct. 20)

Attention all History on Film Club Members.  Our first history film, GLADIATOR will be viewed on Wednesday after school in room 304. All new members are welcome. (MG Sept. 30)

All Grade 11 and 12 students going on the Ancient History trip to Toronto are reminded to pick up their permission form and submit their forms and cheques by October 8th at the latest.  Please see Mrs. Galbraith in room 304 if you need more details.  Spots are filling up.  Get your form in today. (MG Oct. 4)

Attention all High School Swimmers - Sign up all week outside room 205 for the high school swim team. Our first meeting will be at the start of lunch in room 205 on Friday October 3.  See Mr. Cote or Mrs. Sinclair if you can't attend. Practices at Walter Baker Pool will begin in November. No swimming experience necessary. (JS Oct. 3)

Love is Louder (Formally anti-bullying/SUBS Squad)

We are looking for students and teachers willing to bring fresh ideas for kindness week in November.  We will be holding a meeting on Tuesday September 30th in room 315 at lunch!  Bring your lunch and remember, if you see this message, tell a friend! (PC Sept. 30)

Grade 11 and 12 Biology Competition-Students are asked to meet on Monday at lunch in Room 202. Bring lunches. (SS Sept. 29)

Business Competition!  Submit a team to compete in the annual High School Perfect Pitch Competition being held at Ottawa University on October 15th.  Help us defend our title!  (Mother Teresa students have won the last three years in a row!!!)  More information is available on The Business Buzz information board outside room 216.  Those interested will have an opportunity to sign up for a preparation workshop being held during period 1 or 2 on October 1st.  Sign up now! (SM Oct. 1)

Cappies: The date of the critics training session is October 16. (JS Oct. 16)

The May NYC Trip: Very last chance to be a part of the New York City trip in May - permission forms and the first payment will be accepted until Monday, September 29th at 9:00 am. After this deadline the opportunity to go on the trip will close. See Mr. Rowley if you still want to go! (MR Sept. 29)

CIBC Run for the Cure: On October 5th, the City is hosting the CIBC run for the cure.  If you are interested in completing some volunteer hours or making an MT running team, come in and talk with Mr. Côté in room 315 Wednesday September 17th at lunch. (PC Oct. 17)

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 are available in Student Services.  Registration period is until October 15th.

Sign up quickly as class sizes are limited. (KW Oct. 15)

Study and Go Abroad Fair - Thursday, October 2nd at the Ottawa Convention Centre. Expo from 2pm to 6pm and seminars start at 1pm.  Visit www.studyandgoabroad.com

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board - Night School - Fall 2014. Come pick up your registration form from Student Services, complete it, have a parent/guardian sign it, have your counsellor sign it. Then register: Registration is from now until Friday, September 12th during the day at Continuing Education, 440 Albert Streeet, from 9 am to 3:30 pm.  Evening registration is at the school offering your course choice (either Adult HS or Merivale HS) on Tuesday, September 9th from 6pm to 7:30pm and Wednesday, September 10th from 6pm to 7:30pm. 

September 30, 2014 - Part - Time, Job Fair - 5 pm to 7 pm - Walter Baker Sports Center, upper concourse at 100 Malvern Drive. Come and meet the hiring teams with your resume and qualifications. Positions include customer service representatives, sport and art instructors, lifeguards and swim instructors, preschool play leaders, youth workers, fitness instructors, personal trainers and weight room attendants.  Ottawa.ca/mrcb (KW Sept. 30)

Saturday, November 15th from 9am to 2pm - Open House - Saint Paul University.  For more information, please contact recruitment officer, Emilie Fournier, at 613-236-1393 ext 2580 or by e-mail efournier@ustpaul.ca (KW Nov. 15)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Volunteers Needed - Thursday, October 9th, 4pm - 9pm, 199 Berrigan for the Berrigan Elementary School BBQ.  Duties may include set up, monitoring activities, face painting, distributing food orders and clean up. (1 hour shifts).  Please email Esmat at :  salameh252@yahoo.ca (KW Oct. 9)

Volunteer Opportunity at The Ravines Retirement Residence (Prince of Wales and Colonnade).

Activities include but not limited to coffee club, walking club, gardening club, social hour, bingo, afternoon tea and outings.  Please contact Sonia Makus, Activity Aide - The Ravines at 613-288-7900 extension 1001.

St. Patricks Church is looking for volunteers for their annual Fall Harvest Dinner. Looking for servers. Contact is Helen Bergeron, email is helen.bergeron@sympatico.ca.  (KW Sept. 28)

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

College and University visits - September and October 2014

September 30:   UOIT at 11:25 am in the atrium

October 1:    Ottawa University, 1:30 pm, location TBD

October 7:    St. Lawrence College visit at 11:25 am in the atrium.

October 8:    Carleton University visit from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 131

October 14:  Trent University, 1:15pm, location TBD

October 15:  Cape Breton University, 11:30 am in the atrium

October 23:  Algonquin College, 1:45pm, location TBD

October 29:  Queen University, 9:00 - 10:00, location TBD

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

Mother Teresa

Daily Announcements

Friday, September 26, 2014

Day 1 - HS & Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please click on the following link to view Mother Teresa’s first digital newsletter: http://newsletter.mths.ca

Craving Pizza?! No problem! Help support our MT Dance program!! Warm and delicious pizza is back!! Starting this Friday September 26th after school in the Atrium! See you there! (CD Sept. 26)

**Students with overdue books and fines are asked to go to the Learning Commons after morning announcements. (MP Sept. 29)

IN THE LEARNING COMMONS

The Learning Commons will be closed Thursday Sept 25th over 7/8 Lunch as we will be hosting the Grammar Olympics all day.

Grade 7/8 Students are invited to stop by before school in the morning to pick up a Learning Commons Pass.  On Monday /Wednesday / Friday, grade 8 students are welcome to come after eating in the cafeteria on your lunch time.  On Tuesday / Thursday / Friday, grade 7 students are welcome.  Come see what the Learning Commons has to offer!  No passes required before or after school.

Visit http://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/OCSB today to register for your FREE Virtual Library Card from the Ottawa Public Library.

7/8 Lunch Clubs will start in October.  Watch the announcements for further details.

Thrive: Please join us on Wednesday, October 1^st in the Chapel during High School lunch for our first meeting of “Thrive”, a Christian group committed to studying and understanding the bible as well as walking and growing deeper in our faith. Whether you are a different religion, are interested in a relationship with Jesus or are a Christian looking for some fellow believers to hang out with, you are welcome! Hope to see you there. (LD Oct. 1)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

The tryouts for the 7/8 Boys Volleyball Team will be Wednesday October 1st and Thursday October 2^nd at 7:30 am.  If you have not signed up yet, please do so outside of room 238.  (KB Oct. 2)

All grade 7-8 girls interested in playing on the volleyball team are asked to sign up outside room 332 by Friday. (JB Sept. 26)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Love is Louder (Formally anti-bullying/SUBS Squad)

We are looking for students and teachers willing to bring fresh ideas for kindness week in November.  We will be holding a meeting on Tuesday September 30th in room 315 at lunch!  Bring your lunch and remember, if you see this message, tell a friend! (PC Sept. 30)

Grade 11 and 12 Biology Competition-Students are asked to meet on Monday at lunch in Room 202. Bring lunches. (SS Sept. 29)

Business Competition!  Submit a team to compete in the annual High School Perfect Pitch Competition being held at Ottawa University on October 15th.  Help us defend our title!  (Mother Teresa students have won the last three years in a row!!!)  More information is available on The Business Buzz information board outside room 216.  Those interested will have an opportunity to sign up for a preparation workshop being held during period 1 or 2 on October 1st.  Sign up now! (SM Oct. 1)

Cappies: The date of the critics training session is October 16. (JS Oct. 16)

Any high school student interested in helping with the 7/8 boys volleyball team, please see Ms. Brennan in room 238 before homeroom sometime this week. (KB Sept. 26)

The May NYC Trip: Very last chance to be a part of the New York City trip in May - permission forms and the first payment will be accepted until Monday, September 29th at 9:00 am. After this deadline the opportunity to go on the trip will close. See Mr. Rowley if you still want to go! (MR Sept. 29)

CIBC Run for the Cure: On October 5th, the City is hosting the CIBC run for the cure.  If you are interested in completing some volunteer hours or making an MT running team, come in and talk with Mr. Côté in room 315 Wednesday September 17th at lunch. (PC Oct. 17)

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 are available in Student Services.  Registration period is until October 15th.

Sign up quickly as class sizes are limited. (KW Oct. 15)

Study and Go Abroad Fair - Thursday, October 2nd at the Ottawa Convention Centre. Expo from 2pm to 6pm and seminars start at 1pm.  Visit www.studyandgoabroad.com

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board - Night School - Fall 2014. Come pick up your registration form from Student Services, complete it, have a parent/guardian sign it, have your counsellor sign it. Then register: Registration is from now until Friday, September 12th during the day at Continuing Education, 440 Albert Streeet, from 9 am to 3:30 pm.  Evening registration is at the school offering your course choice (either Adult HS or Merivale HS) on Tuesday, September 9th from 6pm to 7:30pm and Wednesday, September 10th from 6pm to 7:30pm. 

September 30, 2014 - Part - Time, Job Fair - 5 pm to 7 pm - Walter Baker Sports Center, upper concourse at 100 Malvern Drive. Come and meet the hiring teams with your resume and qualifications. Positions include customer service representatives, sport and art instructors, lifeguards and swim instructors, preschool play leaders, youth workers, fitness instructors, personal trainers and weight room attendants.  Ottawa.ca/mrcb (KW Sept. 30)

Saturday, November 15th from 9am to 2pm - Open House - Saint Paul University.  For more information, please contact recruitment officer, Emilie Fournier, at 613-236-1393 ext 2580 or by e-mail efournier@ustpaul.ca (KW Nov. 15)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Any high school student who would like to earn 1 easy volunteer hour, please see Ms. Watkinson in Student Services FRIDAY at lunch only. (KW Sept. 26)

Volunteers Needed - Thursday, October 9th, 4pm - 9pm, 199 Berrigan for the Berrigan Elementary School BBQ.  Duties may include set up, monitoring activities, face painting, distributing food orders and clean up. (1 hour shifts).  Please email Esmat at :  salameh252@yahoo.ca (KW Oct. 9)

Volunteer Opportunity at The Ravines Retirement Residence (Prince of Wales and Colonnade).

Activities include but not limited to coffee club, walking club, gardening club, social hour, bingo, afternoon tea and outings.  Please contact Sonia Makus, Activity Aide - The Ravines at 613-288-7900 extension 1001.

St. Patricks Church is looking for volunteers for their annual Fall Harvest Dinner. Looking for servers. Contact is Helen Bergeron, email is helen.bergeron@sympatico.ca.  (KW Sept. 28)

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

College and University visits - September and October 2014

September 30:   UOIT at 11:25 am in the atrium

October 1:    Ottawa University, 1:30 pm, location TBD

October 7:    St. Lawrence College visit at 11:25 am in the atrium.

October 8:    Carleton University visit from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 131

October 14:  Trent University, 1:15pm, location TBD

October 15:  Cape Breton University, 11:30 am in the atrium

October 23:  Algonquin College, 1:45pm, location TBD

October 29:  Queen University, 9:00 - 10:00, location TBD

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

Mother Teresa

Daily Announcements

Thursday, September 25, 2014

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please click on the following link to view Mother Teresa’s first digital newsletter: http://newsletter.mths.ca

Craving Pizza?! No problem! Help support our MT Dance program!! Warm and delicious pizza is back!! Starting this Friday September 26th after school in the Atrium! See you there! (CD Sept. 26)

**Students with overdue books and fines are asked to go to the Learning Commons after morning announcements. (MP Sept. 29)

IN THE LEARNING COMMONS

The Learning Commons will be closed Thursday Sept 25th over 7/8 Lunch as we will be hosting the Grammar Olympics all day.

Grade 7/8 Students are invited to stop by before school in the morning to pick up a Learning Commons Pass.  On Monday /Wednesday / Friday, grade 8 students are welcome to come after eating in the cafeteria on your lunch time.  On Tuesday / Thursday / Friday, grade 7 students are welcome.  Come see what the Learning Commons has to offer!  No passes required before or after school.

Visit http://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/OCSB today to register for your FREE Virtual Library Card from the Ottawa Public Library.

7/8 Lunch Clubs will start in October.  Watch the announcements for further details.

Thrive: Please join us on Wednesday, October 1^st in the Chapel during High School lunch for our first meeting of “Thrive”, a Christian group committed to studying and understanding the bible as well as walking and growing deeper in our faith. Whether you are a different religion, are interested in a relationship with Jesus or are a Christian looking for some fellow believers to hang out with, you are welcome! Hope to see you there. (LD Oct. 1)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Invitation to girls in Grades 7 to 10 to participate in tenth annual Go ENG Girl Event at University of Ottawa, October 25th, 9am to 4pm.  Free event to explore field of engineering through activities.

Registration now open:  www.onwie.ca/programs/go-eng-girl (KW Oct. 25)

All grade 7-8 girls interested in playing on the volleyball team are asked to sign up outside room 332 by Friday. (JB Sept. 26)

Grade 7/8 students interested in joining Photography Club, please sign up on the list outside room 339 by Thursday, September 25th.  Photography Club will be held at lunch time in room 339 every Wednesday starting October 1st. (HL Sept. 25)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Business Competition!  Submit a team to compete in the annual High School Perfect Pitch Competition being held at Ottawa University on October 15th.  Help us defend our title!  (Mother Teresa students have won the last three years in a row!!!)  More information is available on The Business Buzz information board outside room 216.  Those interested will have an opportunity to sign up for a preparation workshop being held during period 1 or 2 on October 1st.  Sign up now! (SM Oct. 1)

Cappies: The date of the critics training session is October 16. (JS Oct. 16)

Any high school student interested in helping with the 7/8 boys volleyball team, please see Ms. Brennan in room 238 before homeroom sometime this week. (KB Sept. 26)

Are you a budding entrepreneur??  If you want to learn how to start your own business, Junior Achievement is running a weekly workshop on Tuesday evenings. If you are interested in being a part of this, please contact Mr. Baldin or Ms. Morency for more information. (LB Sept. 25)

Sr. Boys Volleyball: Practice: Monday and Friday at 7:15a.m. and Game is Wednesday at Holy Trinity. (MC Sept. 25)

The May NYC Trip is almost full - ONLY 5 spots remain - please bring in your permission form and 1st payment to Mr. Rowley in Room 136 to claim one of these final spots - do not miss out on this great high school experience!! (MR Sept. 26)

CIBC Run for the Cure: On October 5th, the City is hosting the CIBC run for the cure.  If you are interested in completing some volunteer hours or making an MT running team, come in and talk with Mr. Côté in room 315 Wednesday September 17th at lunch. (PC Oct. 17)

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 are available in Student Services.  Registration period is until October 15th.

Sign up quickly as class sizes are limited. (KW Oct. 15)

Study and Go Abroad Fair - Thursday, October 2nd at the Ottawa Convention Centre. Expo from 2pm to 6pm and seminars start at 1pm.  Visit www.studyandgoabroad.com

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board - Night School - Fall 2014. Come pick up your registration form from Student Services, complete it, have a parent/guardian sign it, have your counsellor sign it. Then register: Registration is from now until Friday, September 12th during the day at Continuing Education, 440 Albert Streeet, from 9 am to 3:30 pm.  Evening registration is at the school offering your course choice (either Adult HS or Merivale HS) on Tuesday, September 9th from 6pm to 7:30pm and Wednesday, September 10th from 6pm to 7:30pm. 

September 30, 2014 - Part - Time, Job Fair - 5 pm to 7 pm - Walter Baker Sports Center, upper concourse at 100 Malvern Drive. Come and meet the hiring teams with your resume and qualifications. Positions include customer service representatives, sport and art instructors, lifeguards and swim instructors, preschool play leaders, youth workers, fitness instructors, personal trainers and weight room attendants.  Ottawa.ca/mrcb (KW Sept. 30)

Saturday, November 15th from 9am to 2pm - Open House - Saint Paul University.  For more information, please contact recruitment officer, Emilie Fournier, at 613-236-1393 ext 2580 or by e-mail efournier@ustpaul.ca (KW Nov. 15)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Volunteers Needed - Thursday, October 9th, 4pm - 9pm, 199 Berrigan for the Berrigan Elementary School BBQ.  Duties may include set up, monitoring activities, face painting, distributing food orders and clean up. (1 hour shifts).  Please email Esmat at :  salameh252@yahoo.ca (KW Oct. 9)

Volunteer Opportunity at The Ravines Retirement Residence (Prince of Wales and Colonnade).

Activities include but not limited to coffee club, walking club, gardening club, social hour, bingo, afternoon tea and outings.  Please contact Sonia Makus, Activity Aide - The Ravines at 613-288-7900 extension 1001.

St. Patricks Church is looking for volunteers for their annual Fall Harvest Dinner. Looking for servers. Contact is Helen Bergeron, email is helen.bergeron@sympatico.ca.  (KW Sept. 28)

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

Grade 12 Parent Information Night. Thursday Sept 25, 7:00pm in the Library: Information on University and College Applications, Scholarships, Graduation and more. (JH Sept. 25)

College and University visits - September and October 2014

September 30:   UOIT at 11:25 am in the atrium

October 1:    Ottawa University, 1:30 pm, location TBD

October 7:    St. Lawrence College visit at 11:25 am in the atrium.

October 8:    Carleton University visit from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 131

October 14:  Trent University, 1:15pm, location TBD

October 15:  Cape Breton University, 11:30 am in the atrium

October 23:  Algonquin College, 1:45pm, location TBD

October 29:  Queen University, 9:00 - 10:00, location TBD

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

Mother Teresa

Daily Announcements

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Day 1 - HS & Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please click on the following link to view Mother Teresa’s first digital newsletter: http://newsletter.mths.ca

**Students with overdue books and fines are asked to go to the Learning Commons after morning announcements. (MP Sept. 29)

IN THE LEARNING COMMONS

Looking for help accessing your student accounts?  Drop by the Learning Commons for assistance.  We can help you get to where you need to be as well as help you get your password reset so you can access that information yourself.

Grade 7/8 Students are invited to stop by before school in the morning to pick up a Learning Commons Pass.  On Monday /Wednesday / Friday, grade 8 students are welcome to come after eating in the cafeteria on your lunch time.  On Tuesday / Thursday / Friday, grade 7 students are welcome.  Come see what the Learning Commons has to offer!  (No passes required before or after school)

Visit http://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/OCSB today to register for your FREE Virtual Library Card from the Ottawa Public Library.

7/8 Lunch Clubs will start in October.  Watch the announcements for further details.

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Invitation to girls in Grades 7 to 10 to participate in tenth annual Go ENG Girl Event at University of Ottawa, October 25th, 9am to 4pm.  Free event to explore field of engineering through activities.

Registration now open:  www.onwie.ca/programs/go-eng-girl (KW Oct. 25)

All grade 7-8 girls interested in playing on the volleyball team are asked to sign up outside room 332 by Friday. (JB Sept. 26)

Grade 7/8 students interested in joining Photography Club, please sign up on the list outside room 339 by Thursday, September 25th.  Photography Club will be held at lunch time in room 339 every Wednesday starting October 1st. (HL Sept. 25)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Business Competition!  Submit a team to compete in the annual High School Perfect Pitch Competition being held at Ottawa University on October 15th.  Help us defend our title!  (Mother Teresa students have won the last three years in a row!!!)  More information is available on The Business Buzz information board outside room 216.  Those interested will have an opportunity to sign up for a preparation workshop being held during period 1 or 2 on October 1st.  Sign up now! (SM Oct. 1)

Cappies: The date of the critics training session is October 16. (JS Oct. 16)

Any high school student interested in helping with the 7/8 boys volleyball team, please see Ms. Brennan in room 238 before homeroom sometime this week. (KB Sept. 26)

Grade 11 and 12 - Biology Competition meeting is now on Wed Sept 24 in room 202 at lunch. If interested, but cannot attend, see Ms. Soprovich in room 202. (SS Sept. 24)

Are you a budding entrepreneur??  If you want to learn how to start your own business, Junior Achievement is running a weekly workshop on Tuesday evenings. If you are interested in being a part of this, please contact Mr. Baldin or Ms. Morency for more information. (LB Sept. 25)

Attention all high school students who have signed up for the Peer Helping Program.  There is a list of this year’s peer helpers posted on the door of room 302.  Please check to see if your name is on the list.  There will be a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at lunch in room 302.  Please be prompt. (MB Sept. 24)

Sr. Boys Volleyball: Practice: Monday and Friday at 7:15a.m. and Game is Wednesday at Holy Trinity. (MC Sept. 25)

The May NYC Trip is almost full - ONLY 5 spots remain - please bring in your permission form and 1st payment to Mr. Rowley in Room 136 to claim one of these final spots - do not miss out on this great high school experience!! (MR Sept. 26)

Belize Trip 2015!  Attention all MT Adventurers!  There is a parent meeting Wednesday, September 24th at 7:30 in the library for all students interested in the Belize trip this coming April 11-18th.  If you would enjoy exploring rainforests, unique cave and river system, snorkelling along a spectacular coral reef, kayaking, and stand up paddle boarding, this trip is for you!  Please see Mrs. Ragaisis if you have any questions. (SR Sept. 24)

CIBC Run for the Cure: On October 5th, the City is hosting the CIBC run for the cure.  If you are interested in completing some volunteer hours or making an MT running team, come in and talk with Mr. Côté in room 315 Wednesday September 17th at lunch. (PC Oct. 17)

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 are available in Student Services.  Registration period is until October 15th.

Sign up quickly as class sizes are limited. (KW Oct. 15)

Study and Go Abroad Fair - Thursday, October 2nd at the Ottawa Convention Centre. Expo from 2pm to 6pm and seminars start at 1pm.  Visit www.studyandgoabroad.com

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board - Night School - Fall 2014. Come pick up your registration form from Student Services, complete it, have a parent/guardian sign it, have your counsellor sign it. Then register: Registration is from now until Friday, September 12th during the day at Continuing Education, 440 Albert Streeet, from 9 am to 3:30 pm.  Evening registration is at the school offering your course choice (either Adult HS or Merivale HS) on Tuesday, September 9th from 6pm to 7:30pm and Wednesday, September 10th from 6pm to 7:30pm. 

September 30, 2014 - Part - Time, Job Fair - 5 pm to 7 pm - Walter Baker Sports Center, upper concourse at 100 Malvern Drive. Come and meet the hiring teams with your resume and qualifications. Positions include customer service representatives, sport and art instructors, lifeguards and swim instructors, preschool play leaders, youth workers, fitness instructors, personal trainers and weight room attendants.  Ottawa.ca/mrcb (KW Sept. 30)

Saturday, November 15th from 9am to 2pm - Open House - Saint Paul University.  For more information, please contact recruitment officer, Emilie Fournier, at 613-236-1393 ext 2580 or by e-mail efournier@ustpaul.ca (KW Nov. 15)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Volunteers Needed - Thursday, October 9th, 4pm - 9pm, 199 Berrigan for the Berrigan Elementary School BBQ.  Duties may include set up, monitoring activities, face painting, distributing food orders and clean up. (1 hour shifts).  Please email Esmat at :  salameh252@yahoo.ca (KW Oct. 9)

Volunteer Opportunity at The Ravines Retirement Residence (Prince of Wales and Colonnade).

Activities include but not limited to coffee club, walking club, gardening club, social hour, bingo, afternoon tea and outings.  Please contact Sonia Makus, Activity Aide - The Ravines at 613-288-7900 extension 1001.

St. Patricks Church is looking for volunteers for their annual Fall Harvest Dinner. Looking for servers. Contact is Helen Bergeron, email is helen.bergeron@sympatico.ca.  (KW Sept. 28)

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

Grade 12 Parent Information Night. Thursday Sept 25, 7:00pm in the Library: Information on University and College Applications, Scholarships, Graduation and more. (JH Sept. 25)

College and University visits - September and October 2014

September 30:   UOIT at 11:25 am in the atrium

October 1:    Ottawa University, 1:30 pm, location TBD

October 7:    St. Lawrence College visit at 11:25 am in the atrium.

October 8:    Carleton University visit from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 131

October 14:  Trent University, 1:15pm, location TBD

October 15:  Cape Breton University, 11:30 am in the atrium

October 23:  Algonquin College, 1:45pm, location TBD

October 29:  Queen University, 9:00 - 10:00, location TBD

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

Mother Teresa

Daily Announcements

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Day 2 - HS & Day 1 - Gr. 7 & 8

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please click on the following link to view Mother Teresa’s first digital newsletter: http://newsletter.mths.ca

**Students with overdue books and fines are asked to go to the Learning Commons after morning announcements. (MP Sept. 29)

TITAN TREK!

This is a regular school day for all students, with an exciting schedule of events! Here is the schedule for the day (all times are approximate):

8:40 am ~ Regular school start time.  All students report to Homeroom.

9:00 am – 10:00 am ~ Whole School (Gr. 7-12) Mass – Outdoors (please dress warmly) weather permitting

10:00 am – 10:30 am ~ Presentation by Helene Campbell – A Lung Run

10:30 am – 11:30 am ~ The Trek  ( approx.  3.5  Km route)

11:30 am – 12:30 pm ~ Free BBQ lunch provided for all students Gr. 7 - 12 (2 hotdogs, 1 bag of chips, 1 soft drink)

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm ~ School wide (Gr. 7-12) Volleyball Tournament

**Please note:  There will be no cafeteria service on Tuesday Sept 23, 2014.

IN THE LEARNING COMMONS

Looking for help accessing your student accounts?  Drop by the Learning Commons for assistance.  We can help you get to where you need to be as well as help you get your password reset so you can access that information yourself.

Grade 7/8 Students are invited to stop by before school in the morning to pick up a Learning Commons Pass.  On Monday /Wednesday / Friday, grade 8 students are welcome to come after eating in the cafeteria on your lunch time.  On Tuesday / Thursday / Friday, grade 7 students are welcome.  Come see what the Learning Commons has to offer!  (No passes required before or after school)

Visit http://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/OCSB today to register for your FREE Virtual Library Card from the Ottawa Public Library.

7/8 Lunch Clubs will start in October.  Watch the announcements for further details.

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Invitation to girls in Grades 7 to 10 to participate in tenth annual Go ENG Girl Event at University of Ottawa, October 25th, 9am to 4pm.  Free event to explore field of engineering through activities.

Registration now open:  www.onwie.ca/programs/go-eng-girl (KW Oct. 25)

All grade 7-8 girls interested in playing on the volleyball team are asked to sign up outside room 332 by Friday. (JB Sept. 26)

There will be a second tryout for the 7 and 8 flag rugby team on Tuesday, September 23rd after school from 3-4 pm in the back of the school. (CN Sept. 23)

Grade 7/8 students interested in joining Photography Club, please sign up on the list outside room 339 by Thursday, September 25th.  Photography Club will be held at lunch time in room 339 every Wednesday starting October 1st. (HL Sept. 25)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Cappies: The date of the critics training session is October 16. (JS Oct. 16)

Any high school student interested in helping with the 7/8 boys volleyball team, please see Ms. Brennan in room 238 before homeroom sometime this week. (KB Sept. 26)

Grade 11 and 12 - Biology Competition meeting is now on Wed Sept 24 in room 202 at lunch. If interested, but cannot attend, see Ms. Soprovich in room 202. (SS Sept. 24)

Are you a budding entrepreneur??  If you want to learn how to start your own business, Junior Achievement is running a weekly workshop on Tuesday evenings. If you are interested in being a part of this, please contact Mr. Baldin or Ms. Morency for more information. (LB Sept. 25)

Attention all high school students who have signed up for the Peer Helping Program.  There is a list of this year’s peer helpers posted on the door of room 302.  Please check to see if your name is on the list.  There will be a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at lunch in room 302.  Please be prompt. (MB Sept. 24)

Sr. Boys Volleyball: Practice: Monday and Friday at 7:15a.m. and Game is Wednesday at Holy Trinity. (MC Sept. 25)

The May NYC Trip is almost full - ONLY 5 spots remain - please bring in your permission form and 1st payment to Mr. Rowley in Room 136 to claim one of these final spots - do not miss out on this great high school experience!! (MR Sept. 26)

Belize Trip 2015!  Attention all MT Adventurers!  There is a parent meeting Wednesday, September 24th at 7:30 in the library for all students interested in the Belize trip this coming April 11-18th.  If you would enjoy exploring rainforests, unique cave and river system, snorkelling along a spectacular coral reef, kayaking, and stand up paddle boarding, this trip is for you!  Please see Mrs. Ragaisis if you have any questions. (SR Sept. 24)

CIBC Run for the Cure: On October 5th, the City is hosting the CIBC run for the cure.  If you are interested in completing some volunteer hours or making an MT running team, come in and talk with Mr. Côté in room 315 Wednesday September 17th at lunch. (PC Oct. 17)

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 are available in Student Services.  Registration period is until October 15th.

Sign up quickly as class sizes are limited. (KW Oct. 15)

Study and Go Abroad Fair - Thursday, October 2nd at the Ottawa Convention Centre. Expo from 2pm to 6pm and seminars start at 1pm.  Visit www.studyandgoabroad.com

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board - Night School - Fall 2014. Come pick up your registration form from Student Services, complete it, have a parent/guardian sign it, have your counsellor sign it. Then register: Registration is from now until Friday, September 12th during the day at Continuing Education, 440 Albert Streeet, from 9 am to 3:30 pm.  Evening registration is at the school offering your course choice (either Adult HS or Merivale HS) on Tuesday, September 9th from 6pm to 7:30pm and Wednesday, September 10th from 6pm to 7:30pm. 

September 30, 2014 - Part - Time, Job Fair - 5 pm to 7 pm - Walter Baker Sports Center, upper concourse at 100 Malvern Drive. Come and meet the hiring teams with your resume and qualifications. Positions include customer service representatives, sport and art instructors, lifeguards and swim instructors, preschool play leaders, youth workers, fitness instructors, personal trainers and weight room attendants.  Ottawa.ca/mrcb (KW Sept. 30)

Saturday, November 15th from 9am to 2pm - Open House - Saint Paul University.  For more information, please contact recruitment officer, Emilie Fournier, at 613-236-1393 ext 2580 or by e-mail efournier@ustpaul.ca (KW Nov. 15)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Volunteer Opportunity at The Ravines Retirement Residence (Prince of Wales and Colonnade).

Activities include but not limited to coffee club, walking club, gardening club, social hour, bingo, afternoon tea and outings.  Please contact Sonia Makus, Activity Aide - The Ravines at 613-288-7900 extension 1001.

St. Patricks Church is looking for volunteers for their annual Fall Harvest Dinner. Looking for servers. Contact is Helen Bergeron, email is helen.bergeron@sympatico.ca.  (KW Sept. 28)

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

Grade 12 Parent Information Night. Thursday Sept 25, 7:00pm in the Library: Information on University and College Applications, Scholarships, Graduation and more. (JH Sept. 25)

College and University visits - September and October 2014

September 30:   UOIT at 11:25 am in the atrium

October 1:    Ottawa University, 1:30 pm, location TBD

October 7:    St. Lawrence College visit at 11:25 am in the atrium.

October 8:    Carleton University visit from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 131

October 14:  Trent University, 1:15pm, location TBD

October 15:  Cape Breton University, 11:30 am in the atrium

October 23:  Algonquin College, 1:45pm, location TBD

October 29:  Queen University, 9:00 - 10:00, location TBD

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

Mother Teresa

Daily Announcements

Monday, September 22, 2014

Day 1 - HS & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please click on the following link to view Mother Teresa’s first digital newsletter: http://newsletter.mths.ca

**Students with overdue books and fines are asked to go to the Learning Commons after morning announcements. (MP Sept. 29)

MOTHER TERESA SCHOOL COUNCIL is FOR ALL PARENTS

The first School Council meeting of the 2014/2015 school year will be held on Monday, September 22nd at

7 p.m. in the school Learning Commons located on the 2nd floor. Although there is a School Council Executive that is elected each year, parents do not have to hold an official position on School Council to attend the meetings. All parents are encouraged to attend the school council meetings to benefit from the many discussions held and to actively participate in these discussions. To view minutes from previous meetings, go to www.mths.ca/catholicschoolcouncil. Feel free to invite new parents, friends and neighbours to the September 22nd meeting. ALL PARENTS ARE WELCOME!!!!! Your participation can make a difference!!!!

IN THE LEARNING COMMONS

Looking for help accessing your student accounts?  Drop by the Learning Commons for assistance.  We can help you get to where you need to be as well as help you get your password reset so you can access that information yourself.

Grade 7/8 Students are invited to stop by before school in the morning to pick up a Learning Commons Pass.  On Monday /Wednesday / Friday, grade 8 students are welcome to come after eating in the cafeteria on your lunch time.  On Tuesday / Thursday / Friday, grade 7 students are welcome.  Come see what the Learning Commons has to offer!  (No passes required before or after school)

Visit http://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/OCSB today to register for your FREE Virtual Library Card from the Ottawa Public Library.

7/8 Lunch Clubs will start in October.  Watch the announcements for further details.

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Any grade 7/8 boy interested in trying out for the volleyball team, please sign up outside of room 238 before the end of the day Thursday. (KB Sept. 25)

There will be a second tryout for the 7 and 8 flag rugby team on Tuesday, September 23rd after school from 3-4 pm in the back of the school. (CN Sept. 23)

Grade 7/8 students interested in joining Photography Club, please sign up on the list outside room 339 by Thursday, September 25th.  Photography Club will be held at lunch time in room 339 every Wednesday starting October 1st. (HL Sept. 25)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Any high school student interested in helping with the 7/8 boys volleyball team, please see Ms. Brennan in room 238 before homeroom sometime this week. (KB Sept. 26)

Are you a budding entrepreneur??  If you want to learn how to start your own business, Junior Achievement is running a weekly workshop on Tuesday evenings. If you are interested in being a part of this, please contact Mr. Baldin or Ms. Morency for more information. (LB Sept. 25)

Attention all high school students who have signed up for the Peer Helping Program.  There is a list of this year’s peer helpers posted on the door of room 302.  Please check to see if your name is on the list.  There will be a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at lunch in room 302.  Please be prompt. (MB Sept. 24)

Sr. Boys Volleyball: Practice: Monday and Friday at 7:15a.m. and Game is Wednesday at Holy Trinity. (MC Sept. 25)

The May NYC Trip is almost full - ONLY 10 spots remain - please bring in your permission form and 1st payment to Mr. Rowley in Room 136 to claim one of these final spots - do not miss out on this great high school experience!! (MR Sept. 26)

Belize Trip 2015!  Attention all MT Adventurers!  There is a parent meeting Wednesday, September 24th at 7:30 in the library for all students interested in the Belize trip this coming April 11-18th.  If you would enjoy exploring rainforests, unique cave and river system, snorkelling along a spectacular coral reef, kayaking, and stand up paddle boarding, this trip is for you!  Please see Mrs. Ragaisis if you have any questions. (SR Sept. 24)

Love is Louder (Formally known as Anti-Bullying) There will be a first meeting at lunch for those interested in participating on Monday September 22nd in room 315.  Bring your lunch and some ideas for our activity week in November. (PC Sept. 22)

CIBC Run for the Cure: On October 5th, the City is hosting the CIBC run for the cure.  If you are interested in completing some volunteer hours or making an MT running team, come in and talk with Mr. Côté in room 315 Wednesday September 17th at lunch. (PC Oct. 17)

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 are available in Student Services.  Registration period is until October 15th.

Sign up quickly as class sizes are limited. (KW Oct. 15)

Study and Go Abroad Fair - Thursday, October 2nd at the Ottawa Convention Centre. Expo from 2pm to 6pm and seminars start at 1pm.  Visit www.studyandgoabroad.com

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board - Night School - Fall 2014. Come pick up your registration form from Student Services, complete it, have a parent/guardian sign it, have your counsellor sign it. Then register: Registration is from now until Friday, September 12th during the day at Continuing Education, 440 Albert Streeet, from 9 am to 3:30 pm.  Evening registration is at the school offering your course choice (either Adult HS or Merivale HS) on Tuesday, September 9th from 6pm to 7:30pm and Wednesday, September 10th from 6pm to 7:30pm. 

September 30, 2014 - Part - Time, Job Fair - 5 pm to 7 pm - Walter Baker Sports Center, upper concourse at 100 Malvern Drive. Come and meet the hiring teams with your resume and qualifications. Positions include customer service representatives, sport and art instructors, lifeguards and swim instructors, preschool play leaders, youth workers, fitness instructors, personal trainers and weight room attendants.  Ottawa.ca/mrcb (KW Sept. 30)

Saturday, November 15th from 9am to 2pm - Open House - Saint Paul University.  For more information, please contact recruitment officer, Emilie Fournier, at 613-236-1393 ext 2580 or by e-mail efournier@ustpaul.ca (KW Nov. 15)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

St. Patricks Church is looking for volunteers for their annual Fall Harvest Dinner. Looking for servers. Contact is Helen Bergeron, email is helen.bergeron@sympatico.ca.  (KW Sept. 28)

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

College and University visits - September and October 2014

September 22:  University of New Brunswick, here at 2:50pm.  Location TBD

September 30:   UOIT at 11:25 am in the atrium

October 1:    Ottawa University, 1:30 pm, location TBD

October 7:    St. Lawrence College visit at 11:25 am in the atrium.

October 8:    Carleton University visit from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 131

October 14:  Trent University, 1:15pm, location TBD

October 15:  Cape Breton University, 11:30 am in the atrium

October 23:  Algonquin College, 1:45pm, location TBD

October 29:  Queen University, 9:00 - 10:00, location TBD

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

Mother Teresa

Daily Announcements

Friday, September 19, 2014

Day 2 - HS & Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please click on the following link to view Mother Teresa’s first digital newsletter: http://newsletter.mths.ca

**Students with overdue books and fines are asked to go to the Learning Commons after morning announcements. (MP Sept. 19)

MOTHER TERESA SCHOOL COUNCIL is FOR ALL PARENTS

The first School Council meeting of the 2014/2015 school year will be held on Monday, September 22nd at

7 p.m. in the school Learning Commons located on the 2nd floor. Although there is a School Council Executive that is elected each year, parents do not have to hold an official position on School Council to attend the meetings. All parents are encouraged to attend the school council meetings to benefit from the many discussions held and to actively participate in these discussions. To view minutes from previous meetings, go to www.mths.ca/catholicschoolcouncil. Feel free to invite new parents, friends and neighbours to the September 22nd meeting. ALL PARENTS ARE WELCOME!!!!! Your participation can make a difference!!!!

IN THE LEARNING COMMONS

Looking for help accessing your student accounts?  Drop by the Learning Commons for assistance.  We can help you get to where you need to be as well as help you get your password reset so you can access that information yourself.

Grade 7/8 Students are invited to stop by before school in the morning to pick up a Learning Commons Pass.  On Monday /Wednesday / Friday, grade 8 students are welcome to come after eating in the cafeteria on your lunch time.  On Tuesday / Thursday / Friday, grade 7 students are welcome.  Come see what the Learning Commons has to offer!  (No passes required before or after school)

Visit http://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/OCSB today to register for your FREE Virtual Library Card from the Ottawa Public Library.

7/8 Lunch Clubs will start in October.  Watch the announcements for further details.

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Any grade 7/8 interested in trying out for boys or girls flag rugby team is asked to sign up outside the phys ed office. The first try out will be Thursday September 18^th from 3-4.  Dress to go outside.  Questions?  See Mr. Nicoletti or Miss DePippo. (JD, CN Sept. 19)

Any Grade 7 or 8 students wishing to join the Mother Teresa Senior or Junior Concert bands, there will be a meeting in room 120 this Friday, September 19 at the beginning of lunch. (IC Sept. 19)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Cappies: Mandatory meeting for ALL Cappies applicants at lunch in Rm 138 on Friday, September 19.  Meeting will be 10 minutes long and will start promptly at 11:40 am. (JS Sept. 19)

All High School Cross Country runners are asked to pick up their permission forms for this year's meets.  Our first meet of the season is next Wednesday, Sept. 24 and your money and forms need to be turned in by this Friday. If you do not pay, you cannot participate. (MG Sept. 19)

All runners part of the High School Cross Country team have a mandatory meeting on Thursday at lunch in Room 304 regarding next Wednesday's meet.  If you cannot be there you need to see Mrs. Galbraith in person BEFORE Friday. (MG Sept. 19)

Any high school students interested in being a ref. or keeping score during grade 7-8 volleyball home games are asked to please come and see Mme. Beraldin in room 332 during H-S lunch. (JB Sept. 19)

The New York City trip is quickly filling up - ONLY two more weeks remain to get your 1st payment and permission form to Mr. Rowley in Room 136 to confirm your spot (Deadline: Friday, September 26th 2014). Do not miss out on this memorable High School moment! (MR Sept. 26)

Belize Trip 2015!  Attention all MT Adventurers!  There is a parent meeting Wednesday, September 24th at 7:30 in the library for all students interested in the Belize trip this coming April 11-18th.  If you would enjoy exploring rainforests, unique cave and river system, snorkelling along a spectacular coral reef, kayaking, and stand up paddle boarding, this trip is for you!  Please see Mrs. Ragaisis if you have any questions. (SR Sept. 24)

Love is Louder (Formally known as Anti-Bullying) There will be a first meeting at lunch for those interested in participating on Monday September 22nd in room 315.  Bring your lunch and some ideas for our activity week in November. (PC Sept. 22)

CIBC run for the cure: On October 5th, the City is hosting the CIBC run for the cure.  If you are interested in completing some volunteer hours or making an MT running team, come in and talk with Mr. Côté in room 315 Wednesday September 17th at lunch. (PC Oct. 17)

There will be a Senior boys volleyball tryout/practice 7:15 am Friday, September 19^th in wood floor gym. (MC Sept. 19)

All grade 11 and 12 students interested in preparing for the University of Toronto biology competition in the spring, please come see Ms. Soprovich in room 202 at lunch on Friday. Bring your lunch (video presentation about medicine: pain, pus & poison) (SS Sept. 19)

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 are available in Student Services.  Registration period is until October 15th.

Sign up quickly as class sizes are limited. (KW Oct. 15)

Study and Go Abroad Fair - Thursday, October 2nd at the Ottawa Convention Centre. Expo from 2pm to 6pm and seminars start at 1pm.  Visit www.studyandgoabroad.com

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board - Night School - Fall 2014. Come pick up your registration form from Student Services, complete it, have a parent/guardian sign it, have your counsellor sign it. Then register: Registration is from now until Friday, September 12th during the day at Continuing Education, 440 Albert Streeet, from 9 am to 3:30 pm.  Evening registration is at the school offering your course choice (either Adult HS or Merivale HS) on Tuesday, September 9th from 6pm to 7:30pm and Wednesday, September 10th from 6pm to 7:30pm. 

September 30, 2014 - Part - Time, Job Fair - 5 pm to 7 pm - Walter Baker Sports Center, upper concourse at 100 Malvern Drive. Come and meet the hiring teams with your resume and qualifications. Positions include customer service representatives, sport and art instructors, lifeguards and swim instructors, preschool play leaders, youth workers, fitness instructors, personal trainers and weight room attendants.  Ottawa.ca/mrcb (KW Sept. 30)

Saturday, November 15th from 9am to 2pm - Open House - Saint Paul University.  For more information, please contact recruitment officer, Emilie Fournier, at 613-236-1393 ext 2580 or by e-mail efournier@ustpaul.ca (KW Nov. 15)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

St. Patricks Church is looking for volunteers for their annual Fall Harvest Dinner. Looking for servers. Contact is Helen Bergeron, email is helen.bergeron@sympatico.ca.  (KW Sept. 28)

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

Are you excited to have the best Prom ever this year???? Do you have amazing ideas for how it should be put together? Join our Prom Committee and help us create a prom that everyone will want to go to. First meeting will be this Friday, September 19^th at lunch in Rm.. 314 or contact Mrs. Monette or Mme. Laconi. (JM Sept. 19)

Grade 12 Students and parents: Please sign up for REMIND - one way text reminders of important information shared by the Student Services department. It is free, no spam texts. Text 705-230-0217  enter the message @mtgrad2015 (JH Sept.3)

College and University visits - September and October 2014

September 22:  University of New Brunswick, here at 2:50pm.  Location TBD

September 30:   UOIT at 11:25 am in the atrium

October 1:    Ottawa University, 1:30 pm, location TBD

October 7:    St. Lawrence College visit at 11:25 am in the atrium.

October 8:    Carleton University visit from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 131

October 14:  Trent University, 1:15pm, location TBD

October 15:  Cape Breton University, 11:30 am in the atrium

October 23:  Algonquin College, 1:45pm, location TBD

October 29:  Queen University, 9:00 - 10:00, location TBD

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

Mother Teresa