Friday, September 12, 2014
Day 1 - HS & Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8
Life is an opportunity, benefit from it…
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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!!!!
· Choir Practice - Friday Sept 12 in room 119 (Mr. Currie) at high school lunch. Bring lunch, folders and water bottles. We need sopranos and male voices. (SS Sept. 12)
· Belize Trip 2015! Attention all MT Adventurers! There is a meeting today at the beginning of lunch in room 208 (Friday, September 12th) for any students interested in a Belize trip with St. Peter High School 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. 12)
Mental Health Presentation
Dr. Ian Manion, the Executive Director for the Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health, will talk about the vital role the family plays in the care and recovery of an individual with mental illness.This Information Session is free and does not require preregistration.Refreshments will be served at the end of the evening. Monday, September 15, 2014, 7 to 9 pm Glen Cairn United Church 140 AbbeyhillDrive, Kanata. (JH Sept. 15)
· MT Mascot: Any students interested in wearing the MT Mascot throughout the school year are asked to come to a meeting in room 311 at lunch on Friday. (EB Sept. 12)
- 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
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
· Try-outs for the Junior Girls' Basketball team will be Tuesday and Friday after school. Please see Ms. Hadwen or Mrs. Rose for questions.(MR Sept. 12)
- If you are a high school student and are interested in furthering and improving your vocal music abilities, Mr. Linke will be continuing last year's vocal program on an extra-curricular basis starting in the third week of September. The goal will be to build your skill level, perform at school functions and prepare you to perform on a competitive level at local festivals. Rehearsals will be Tuesday and Thursday mornings starting on September 16th. Sign up on the stage door. This year's drama production will be Alice in Wonderland. Auditions will start next week and there will be an information session this Friday at the beginning of senior lunch on the stage. Audition sign-ups will be on the stage door starting Thursday, September 4th. (RL Sept. 16)
· HS Cross Country practices begin next week. Sign-ups are still taking place all next week. Please show up to a practice in order to sign up. Students need to make 3 practices per week. There are options: Mon.-Thurs. mornings: 7:30am Meet in AtriumMon./Wed.: Mrs. Hussey Tues./Thurs.: Mrs. Earle Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday afternoons: 3:00pm Meet Mrs. Galbraith in Atrium. (MG Sept. 12)
· There is an important meeting for all High School Cross Country runners on Friday September 12 at lunch in Room 304 to pick up Permission Forms for this year's meets. (MG Sept. 12)
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)
We are in need of milk bags for our Milk Bags for Haiti and other countries' club.
Please drop off clean and dry milk bags to Student Services between 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday during the month of September only. We will put out another announcement when we will require more bags. Thank you.
Milk Bags for Haiti and other countries' club will start up again the week of September 15th, on Wednesdays and Thursdays during high school lunch. Come spend a half hour with friends or meet new friends in a fun and relaxing atmosphere all the while knowing that you are contributing to a great cause and getting community service hours at the same time! See you soon. Any inquiries can be directed to Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services. (KW Sept.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.
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)
FOR THE LATEST GRAD AND PROM INFORMATION, CHECK THE STUDENT SERVICES GRAD WEBPAGE:
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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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
