DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Day 2- HS & Day 4 - 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:
Wed. Jan. 14: - HS Animanga Club in the Seminar Room during HS Lunch
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 15th 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 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 27th (GR Jan. 27)
7-8 boys Hockey: The second tryout for the boys hockey team will take place Wednesday January 14 @ Nepean sportsplex arena 2 from 3:30-4:30.All boys are responsible for their own transportation to the rink. Please be on time! First cut will be made. (JB Jan. 14)
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)
Rails Girls Ottawa: is a free two-day crash course programming workshop that aims at teaching girls how to make websites using Ruby on Rails. See Mr. Hallarn if you are interested in registering. (JH Jan. 14)
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:
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
