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
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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
