MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Day 2 - HS & Day 1 - Gr. 7 & 8

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Poetry Contest: This is the final week to submit poems for the MT Poetry Contest. Please submit your poems to the Learning Commons by the end of the week. There are two contests: one for grades 7/8 and one for high school students. Good luck and happy writing! (NBD April 30)

Calling all Titans, Coast to coast's INSIDE RIDE is coming up on Thursday, May 7th. Register your team of six at motherteresa.theinsideride.com. All you need is a team captain and a team name. Don't forget to pick up your pledge and waiver forms in the atrium during both high school and 7/8 lunch. As soon as you have your team registered you can start fundraising, remember, each team needs to fundraise at least $300 to participate. We will be accepting the money and forms starting May 1st (Friday) in the atrium during homeroom as well at lunch. A huge thank you goes out to all teams that have already registered. Don't forget to design your costume - there are prizes! (LD May 7)

SchoolCashOnline: Our adoption rate has been climbing since we launched on October 31, 2014. Thank you to all of the families who have already registered!!  Remember, online payments are quick and easy.  There's no waiting for your cheque to be processed...BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! If you need a refund, they can be done right away without a trip to the bank!!  So, if you haven't registered, check it out at www.mths.ca, click on the schoolcash online link on the left hand side and register today! Don't forget to attach your child to your account so that every time an activity comes up, you will receive an email notification!! Then all you have to do is go to the account and pay!  Seriously, it's that easy!!! (KZ June 26)

LEGO donations: We are looking for donations of LEGO bricks and/or sets for our new grade 7/8 club.

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Singles and doubles Badminton tournaments brackets for 7/8 intramurals are posted between the phys ed offices in the caf gym. Please check the brackets for your game days. Tournament begins Monday May 4th

No lunch passes - the Learning Commons will be closed at lunch until Monday, May 4th, due to the documentary festival. Lunch clubs will run as scheduled in the Seminar room and devices/books are still available to sign out. Thank you for your understanding. (NBD May 1)

Fantastic books at very low prices (and free shipping!) are available to order from the Scholastic's Teen Readers Club flyers. These flyers can be picked up in the Learning Commons. Complete the order form and payment (cash or cheques made payable to Mother Teresa High School) and return both to the Learning Commons. Books are shipped very quickly and you will be notified as soon as they arrive. If you have any questions, please stop by the Learning Commons.  (NBD May 1)

7-8 School Play Schedule:

ALL CAST MEMBERS:  Monday May 4th, 3:00-4:00pm on stage

SCENE 3 ONLY:  Tuesday May 5th, 3:00-4:00pm on stage

(JB May 5)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Girls Softball: All girls who signed up for the team, please see Mrs. Robinson in Room 301 before Thursday to pick up some forms. Reminder our first practice is Monday, May 4^th at 3:00pm on the field across the street. (NR May 4)

University of Toronto International Biology Competition for Grade 11 and 12 participants. The competition will take place second period on Thursday, April 30th in room 211.  See Ms. D`Angela for any inquiries. (ED April 30)

All students attending the NYC trip next week are asked to meet in Room 136 for a MANDATORY meeting on Thursday, April 30th at the start of lunch - very important last minute reminders will be discussed. (MR April 30)

Members of the high school girls and boys hockey teams are to return their jerseys ASAP to Mr. Gervasi in room 309 or Mr. Whitten in room 130. (MG April 30)

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.

Berrigan ES Council is hosting their Annual Community Garage Sale on Saturday, May 9th. We're looking for some student volunteers to come help us out. Help with set up, take down, parking, greeters, etc.  Please sign up with Jenn at:  besgaragesale@gmail.com (KW May 9)

2015 Summer School Program from the Ottawa Catholic School Board.

Registration forms are now available in Student Services.

Register May 1st to June 25th through your Student Services Department. 

All registration forms must be signed by you, a parent/guardian and your counsellor.

If unable to do so before June 25th, you will have to do so in person, on June 29th

from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at St. Nicholas Adult High School located at 893 Admiral Avenue.

The Numeracy/Literacy Summer School Program is for students currently in Grade 6, 7 or 8.

These courses are designed to enhance the English and Mathematics skills of students who are

at level 2 or lower.  Students receive encouragement, gain confidence and learn how to improve organizational skills required at the Grade 7, 8 or 9 levels. (KW June 25)

Summer School Registration Forms from the OCDSB are now available for pick up in Student Services.  Students require to meet with their Guidance counsellor to discuss course selection.

Once counsellor, student and parent sign the form, it is to be brought to: during the day:

440 Albert Street, Room E 122 B, Friday, May 1st to Friday, June 26th. or  Monday, May 11 from 6pm to 7:30pm at Sir Robert Borden HS and John McCrae HS or Tuesday, May 12 from 6pm to 7:30pm at Sir Wilfrid Laurier SS and 440 Albert Street, Room 122B (for the Adult Summer School Site) (KW June 26)

Attention Students Registered for Co-op Next Semester! If you are interested in a coop placement with Ottawa Police Services in September, please see  a coop teacher  in room 320 (Mrs. O’Sullivan or Mr. Nearing)  to see if you are eligible and to pick up an Ottawa Police Application Form. Interviews with Ottawa Police will be booked between Wednesday May 6 until Wed May 13. Don't miss out on the chance to work with Ottawa Police! (MO May 13)

Attention Grade 11 students.  Are you interested in visiting Halifax, Nova Scotia this summer?

Saint Mary's University is hosting a weekend visit on July 18th and 19th.  The cover the costs for a parent and a student to stay on campus, take part in engaging workshops and get a taste of Halifax culture.  You arrange your way to and from Halifax and they take care of the rest.  For more information, please visit www.smu.ca/july2015.  For students who wish to RSVP, or have any questions, please contact Alex MacLeod at a.macleod@smu.ca (KW July 19)

Looking for a female French tutor for a Grade 5 student attending one of our feeder schools.

Please call Liane at either 613-851-6942 or 613-823-8401. Thank you.

Annual Spring Cleaning Bee at Watson’s Mill: Watson’s Mill is looking for energetic volunteers on Saturday, May 2^nd from 9:30am to 3:30pm to help clean the Mill in preparation for the upcoming season. Join us for a couple of hours, or stay for the entire day. Please call us at 613-692-6455, or email: manager@watsonsmill.com if you’re interested. The Mill is still cold at this time of year, so please wear warm clothing and appropriate footwear, and if you can bring your work gloves and any extra rakes and brooms and we’ll provide tea and coffee.   See you at the Mill! (KW May 2)

Urgent request for clean and dry milk bags. Please drop off to Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services anytime between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm. Thank you.  Your support is greatly appreciated.

Looking for a female babysitter to look after a 13 month old boy, weekdays from 3:30pm to 5:00pm, to start in May. Family lives in Barrhaven. Please contact Mrs. Gravelle at 613-263-6035. Thank you.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Urgent!  Need volunteer hours.  Come out this weekend on May 2nd, from 9 am-12pm at the South Nepean Park for the biggest tree planting event in Ottawa.  Scouts Canada, Tree Ottawa and FIFA Women's World Cup will be planting.  You need to bring a shovel/trowel and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.  We provide the trees, water, snacks and coffee.  For more details, visit: treeottawa.org   Questions?  email: treeottawa@ecologyottawa.ca   Little leaflets are available in Student Services. (KW May 2)

LF student volunteers for Canada Day in Barrhaven. Details on website: http://www.canadadaybarrhaven.ca or contact:  volunteer@canadadaybarrhaven.ca (KW July 2015)

LF student to help with maintenance yard work (cutting grass, raking) and household chores for a senior citizen living in our school boundary.  Student to start immediately.  $$$ to be discussed. Please call Sheila at 613-825-6932. Thank you for your interest and your help.

Adopt a Grandparent: For two residents of The Court of Barrhaven at Longfields and Strandherd. 

Any students who are looking for volunteer hours, while doing something good in your own community by simply being a friendly visitor to some people in need. There is a 91 year old gentleman with the start of Alzheimers as well as a 90 year old woman who is legally blind and is wheel chair bound. She sits in a walker and he pushes her everywhere.  Both are in need of some good company.

Please call Linda McQuarrie at 613 489 3449 so she can contact the couple. For more information please call the Court of Barrhaven at 613-823-2763. (KZ April 30)

Looking for a grade 11 or 12 student to do ground maintenance, once a week, to start by end of April. Tasks mostly include cutting grass and cleaning the grounds of a townhome property here in Barrhaven.  $$$ to be discussed.  Please call Mr. Carrière at 613-825-0830. (KW April 30)

We are currently looking for new volunteers for our exciting Ottawa Music Expo event taking place during the Music & Beyond festival on July 5, 2015. The volunteer team will assist with workshops, handing out brochures and balloons along the canal to encourage families to attend the Ottawa Music Expo. There will be many volunteer opportunities available including set up and tear down of the event so feel free to contact our volunteer coordinator who will work with you to find a position that you are interested in.Volunteer positions include (but are not limited to)(KW July 5)

Pre-Festival – Pre-festival volunteers help with office-related tasks such as advanced ticket sales and concert preparation.

Usher - Ushers greet patrons, take tickets, and direct people to their seats

Box Office - Box Office volunteers sell tickets at the door, as well as any other merchandise for that particular event.

Stage Crew – The Stage Crew helps move equipment and stage pieces and assists the stage manager as needed for the performance

Interested students can contact our organization at volunteer@musicandbeyond.ca.

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

DELF B2 Certification:  Any students wising to challenge the DELF B2 exam are asked to obtain a permission form from room 314.  The listening, reading, and writing components of the exam will be held at Mother Teresa H.S. on May 11.  The speaking component will take place on May 12 at the Derry Byrne Teacher Resource Centre (165 Knoxdale Rd).  Students are responsible for their transportation to and from Derry Byrne.  There is a $30 cost, which covers administrative fees charged by the DELF Administrative Center.  Cheques are to be made payable to the Ottawa Catholic School Board.  Each school may send 7 students to challenge the DELF.  The spaces for Mother Teresa H.S. will be assigned on a first come first served basis.  Students will be placed on the list when they bring their completed permission form and check to room 314. (SL May 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

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