DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday, January 15, 2015

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Students with overdue books and fines are asked to go to the Learning Commons after morning announcements. (MP Jan. 16)

IN THE LEARNING COMMONS:

Friday Jan. 16:  Red Maple (7/8 Book Club) will be meeting in the Seminar Room during 7/8 Lunch

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

7/8 Outdoor Club: (MF Jan. 15)

Britney: Hey Jessica, have you heard about the Matchomatics fundraiser?

Jessica: Yeah, what’s it all about?

Britney: It’s a fundraiser to pay for Outdoor Club Activities (school dance). We just fill out a FREE questionnaire on Thursday, later we’ll be able to buy a printout with matches we will have a lot in common with. Isn’t that cool!

Jessica: Awesome I can’t wait to get my printout.

Announcer: Make sure you don’t miss out on the fun and excitement of seeing your best matches. Bring a pencil and fill out your Matchomatics questionnaire on: Thursday, January 15^th during Homeroom!

7-8 School Play: The rehearsals for the 7-8 school play are as follow:

Thursday January 15: Scene 1 on stage from 3:00-4:00pm

Thursday January 22: Scene 2 on stage from 3:00-4:00pm

Wednesday January 28: Scene 3 on stage from 3:00-4:00pm

Wednesday February 11: Scene 4 on stage from 3:00-4:00pm

Friday February 13: Scene 5 on stage from 3:00-4:00pm

All rehearsals are mandatory, you must let Mme. Beraldin know if you cannot attend. (JB Feb.13)

7/8 Badminton: Any grade 7 or 8 student interested in trying out for the grade 7/8 badminton team should sign up on the appropriate sign up sheet outside of Mme Kinloch's classroom. (room 232)  Try-outs start next week for the grade 8's and the following week for grade 7's.  The tournament date is Tuesday February 17th.  Please sign up by this Friday January 16th if interested.  All of this information is also included on the sheets outside Mme Kinloch's classroom. (JK Jan. 16)

7/8 Floorball: Thanks to all who tried out for the Boy's Titan Floorball team. Practices Tues Jan 12th 3-4, Wed. Jan. 13th 3-4, Tues Jan 20th 3-4 and Thurs Jan 22nd 3-4.  All practices in the cafe gym Tues. January 27^th (GR Jan. 27)

The Girls Futsal Team is reminded of their practice on Thursday, January 15th from 3-4:30pm in the caf. gym. (SM Jan. 15)

Grade 7/8 Dance Club: will start Monday Jan 19th from 3-4pm in the dance studio! All dancers are kindly asked to see Mrs. Donaghy for a permission form or to obtain one from the main office this Thursday Jan 8th! (CD Jan.19)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Prom Fashion Show will be taking place on Wednesday, February 4th, from 7 to 9,in the school Cafeteria.  All of the female models have been selected to model  fashions from Marry Merry: DRESSES FOR WEDDING, EVENING, AND PROM.   At this time we are looking for male students in Grades 11 and 12 who would be interested in modeling clothing from Moores: Clothing for men will be showcased. Anyone interested is invited to drop by room 314. (SL Jan. 16)

Math Enrichment:  Students in grade 9 to 11 planning to write the Waterloo Math Contest are reminded to bring $5 to their enrichment teacher BEFORE exams.  You must bring in your money to be registered to write the contest on February 24.  We will meet next on Wednesday, February 4th. (NR Feb. 24)

Junior Girls Volleyball: Any grade 9 or 10 girl interested in trying out for the junior girls volleyball team this year are asked to atted tryouts on Wednesday January 14th after school and Friday January 16th after school.  Please indicate your interest by adding your name, grade, and position on the sheet posted on Mrs. Ragaisis' PE office door. (SR Jan.16)

Math Enrichment: Reminder of our gathering today at senior lunch.  This will be the last one of semester 1.  Our next gathering will take place on February 4th. (NR Feb. 4)

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.

Winter 2015 Night School - Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. (KW Feb. 18)

Classes run from February 18th to June 1st.

Students must meet with their Guidance Counsellor to discuss course selection, complete the registration form and have a parent bring the completed/signed form to:

During the day:  440 Albert St, Room E 112B, Monday, January 19th to Friday, February 6th

9:00 am - 3:30 pm.

Evening Registration:  At the School Offering Your Course; Merivale HS or Adult HS

Monday, February 2nd and Tuesday, February 3rd from 6:00pm - 7:30pm

MEI INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY is holding an information meeting at the Sunnyside Ottawa Library, Thursday, January 15th at 7:00pm.  At MEI International Academy, the world is our classroom - there are no walls, no desks, and no blackboards - just the world.  Scholarships are available for our 2015 Spring Semester program - up to $5,000.  Information booklets are available in Student Services. (KW Jan. 15)

Are you looking to attend a US college or university?  Pre-registration at USCOLLEGEEXPO.COM.

Ottawa, Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 6pm - 9pm at the National Art Centre. Free admission. For more information, see info@uscollegeexpo.com (KW April 15)

Ujima Job Fair  2015 taking place at City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West on Saturday, January 24th, 2015 from 12:00 pm to 4:30pm.  Promoting diversity by connecting people to meaningful employment.  Brought to you by Jaku Konbit in partnership with Canadian Armed Forces, Canadian Security Intelligence Service and CKCU FM. For more information, contact info@jakukonbit.com, visit www.jakukonbit.com or call 613-567-0600. (KW Jan.24)

Algonquin College Open House: Saturday, January 17th, 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the Ottawa Campus. Meet with professors and current students.  Ask questions about programs.  Check out the amazing facilities.  Speak with reps from our Perth and Pembroke Campuses. For more information go to: http://www.algonquincollege.com/openhouse/ (MP Jan. 17)

Course Selections For The Next School Year, 2015-2016: In preparation for Course selection for next year, all students in grade 8 - grade 11 are expected to have signed in to myBlueprint, myblueprint.ca/ocsb. You need to update your profile to include your OEN#. Your personal OEN number can be found at www.my.mths.ca. If you are having trouble logging in, see you Guidance Counsellor. (JH Jan. 30)

Saint Paul University is having an open house on Wednesday, January 21st from 4:30 pm to 7:30pm.  4 scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded.  Go to their website for more information. ustpaul.ca (KW Jan. 21)

LF French Tutor: (immersion) for a grade 6 boy attending St. Luke elementary school. Looking for help once a week to start.  If interested, please contact Mr. Kay at 613-823-8482. Thank you.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Volunteer Hours: Outdoor Rink at Havenlea Chapman Mills Community Association. Contact Andrew at 613-853-9233 or andrewfleck@hotmail.com (JH Jan. 22)

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

University Application deadline is Thursday January 15. If you require password please see your Guidance Counsellor

College Application Deadline is Sunday February 1. If you require the instruction page please see your Guidance Counsellor. (JH – Jan 15)

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

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