DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Exams:- HS & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good luck to our High School Students writing exams this week!
“Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway.”
Now that many families have signed up for our fast, friendly and convenient online banking option, we encourage parents to regularly check to see if there are any new additions to your child’s account. If you have yet to sign up for online banking, please go to: ocsb.schoolcashonline.com to register. If you don’t see an activity you wish to pay for online, please call Kathi Zimmer in our main office with details. (KZ Feb. 20)
Change to Ski Club Bus Lists: A NEW bus list will be posted in the Atrium near the Co-op Showcase on Monday, February 2nd. If you are on the current list, there is a good chance your bus number will change. If your name is not on the list, please see Mrs. Morency in Room 213. (KN/SM Feb. 2)
(7-12) Alpine Ski Team: Our first race of the season is Tuesday, February 3rd at Mont Cascades. The bus leaves MTHS at 7 am and should be back at the school by 4pm. Please see Mrs. Brady (room 201) if you are unable to attend this race. (AB Feb. 3)
IN THE LEARNING COMMONS:
Friday Jan. 30: Red Maple (7/8 Book Club) will be meeting in the Seminar Room during 7/8 Lunch
PROM FASHION SHOW 2015: Please go to SchoolCash Online available on the Mother Teresa website and purchase MTHS Prom Fashion Show tickets. $5.00 for students and $7.00 for adults. All are welcome! Lunch sales will be February 2, 3,4th 2015. Online sales end February 2, 2015. Tickets will also be available at the door. Come see our students model gorgeous long and short dresses from MerryMarry: DRESSES FOR WEDDING, EVENING AND PROM, as well as formal wear from Moores Clothing for Men. Get ideas for corsages and boutonnieres from Valley Flowers. Talk to a representative from Premier Limo about renting a stretch limo for your big event. (JR Feb. 4)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Grade 7-8 Valentine’s Dance:
Friday February 13th from 1:15 to 2:35 pm in the Caf. gym
Purchase your 2$ entry fee in homeroom as of Wednesday February 4th.
Online payment option available at mths.ca (opens Monday February 2nd and closes Wednesday February 11th)
Is the Valentine’s Day Dance not your thing? No worries! The library will be available free of charge for alternative activities (e.g., computer time, study hall - maybe you want to get a head start on your homework for the weekend?, watch a movie, etc. (EM Feb 13)
Attention all 7/8 students. The Canal Winterfest relay race is next Wed. Feb. 4. on the Canal. Mr. Quinn needs 10 really fast female skaters, and 10 really fast male skaters. Priority will be given to those who haven't made a team. Students who have made a team will be placed on a waiting list. If spots don't fill up, the roster will be filled by the students on the waiting list. Priority comes to those who see me first. (TQ Feb. 4)
7-8 School Play: The rehearsals for the 7-8 school play are as follows:
The rehearsal for Scene 3 this week has been rescheduled. It is now Thursday Jan 29 @ LUNCH in the 7-8 drama room. Please bring your lunch and be on time.
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 Boys Hockey
Practice this week for the Tier 1 team: Thursday January 29, 2015 at Walter Baker (Jack May Buick Rink) from 3:00-4:00pm. Please be at the rink by 2;45. You must advise Mme Beraldin if you cannot make it. (JB Jan. 29)
Due to the 7/8 futsal tournaments next week the grade 7 girls, try-out initially scheduled for Wed. Jan. 28th will be on Thursday Jan. 29th and the grade 7 boys try-out initially scheduled for Thursday Jan. 29th will be on Wednesday Jan. 28th.
So, these are the correct dates for the grade 7 badminton try-outs:
Wednesday January 28th - grade 7 boys
Thursday January 29th - grade 7 girls
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
High School Schedules for Semester 2: All students from grade 9 -12 must check their schedules on my.mths.ca. There has been a number of changes including teachers, rooms, etc. If you are using the MTHS App, you will need to log out and back in to refresh. (JH Jan. 30)
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)
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.
Once again this year there will be a Babysitting Course at the Ruth E. Dickinson Library during the March Break. For more information please visit the following links: (KZ March 13 ) www.menardsafetycourses.com
LF a responsible student to tutor a Grade 4 boy in French, 2 to 3 times a week, either for community service hours or $. Please contact Julie at 613-784-9922. Thank you.
Student and Parent Information evening for UNB will take place on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 7pm at the Lord Elgin in Ottawa. (KW Feb. 10)
Summer Student Employment. Apply online February 2nd to February 27th, 2015. Ottawa.ca/careers. (KW Feb. 27)
Driver Education Program - Winter 2015. Registration runs from January 12th to February 18th.
Forms are available in Student Services. Classes run at Mother Teresa High School on Wednesdays from 3:15pm to 6:00pm. First class is February 25th. (KW Feb. 25)
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
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)
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)
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:
Volunteers needed! We are coordinating our annual West End Basketball League (WEBL) Midget Girls Year-end Tournament and need basketball scorekeepers and timekeepers. The event takes place at LDHS starting from Friday (April 24th) after school until Sunday (April 26th) evening. We are looking for high school students and priority will be given to those who can commit to the whole tournament. This is a great way to pick up a ton of volunteer hours! For more information please contact: James Turner at vprec@nepeanbluedevils.ca (KW Apr. 24)
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
Grads: February 5-12th
Pay your $80 grad fee at mths.ca or in Room 130 now. Grad gown sizing is taking place in Room 130 at lunch or during your spare. (MP Feb. 12)
Mark your calendar: Grad Gown Sizing and an $80 grad fee will be collected both online and at the school between February 5 and 12th. Details to follow. (MP Feb. 12)
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
