MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, June 12, 2015
Day 1 - HS & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Win a CANDY BAG! DAILY draws Until June 19th. Enter the contest by following us on twitter @BusinessBuzzMT. Be ready for next year's Business News: Contests, Student Businesses, Competitions, Guest Speakers, Field Trips, and More! (SM June 19)
Over Due Items: Students with overdue books and fines are asked to go to the Learning Commons after morning announcements. (MP – June 12)
Lost and Found : Items will be set out until Friday last period. During last period, items will be bagged and donated. Please check items if you have lost anything since the beginning of the semester. (SS – June 12)
SchoolCash Online: 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 19)
No Cafeteria Service: Just a reminder that there will be no Cafeteria service for High School Students during exams (June 17-24). It will be open for 7/8 lunch only. (MR June 24)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Any members of the 7/8 Basketball Team who purchased a hoodie are asked to come by Mr. Quinn's office to pick up their sweatshirt. (TQ June 12)
7/8 Intramrual Participnats: open gym options. Starting this Thursday: Thurs/Fri open Basketball
Mon/Tues open Futsal
Wed/Fri open badminton
CAF SERVICE: The cafeteria will be closed for 7/8 lunch on Thursday June 18th (Calypso), and will be open for 7/8 lunch on June 24th with limited selection. (MR June 24)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Leadership Camp Leaders: There will be an important meeting Friday, June 12th at lunch in room 311 for all 2015 High School Leaders. If you cannot make it please see Mrs. Byrne or Mrs. Villeneuve. (CV June 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.
Co-op Interviews Have Started! Make sure that your application form has been filled out and handed into Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services so that you can get interviewed for your dream job! Employers are hiring now for the best opportunities. (KW – June 12)
Summer Driver’s Education: registration forms have arrived in Student Services. You have up to June 19th to register either online at www.summerconnections.com, or by mailing or dropping off the registration form to the Continuing Education Department (570 West Hunt Club Road) or by calling 613-228-3338 to register with Visa or Master Card payment. (KW June 19)
Grade 11 Students- Interested In Visiting Halifax? 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 Jun 19)
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 24)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Volunteers Needed For Monsignor Paul Baxter: School Year-end BBQ on Friday, June 19th We have a number of volunteer opportunities for students who would like to complete their community service hours – including a number of fun games that we would like students to lead for us. We’ve outlined the available tasks and shifts below and would ask you to visit http://vols.pt/s3XfiL before June 15th to sign up. Please feel free to sign up for as many shifts as you can cover.
· Set up (Shifts: 3-5pm)
o Assist with various aspects of setting up the BBQ: getting games ready, preparing for the BBQ, preparing the cotton candy, popcorn (including pre-popping), and selling SnoCones, and more.
· Cotton Candy (Shifts: 5-5:30, 5:30-6, 6-6:30, 6:30-7, 7-7:30, 7:30-8)
o Making and selling Cotton Candy.
· Popcorn (Shifts: 5-5:30, 5:30-6, 6-6:30, 6:30-7, 7-7:30, 7:30-8)
o Making and selling Popcorn.
· SnoCones (Shifts: 5-5:30, 5:30-6, 6-6:30, 6:30-7, 7-7:30, 7:30-8)
o Making and selling SnoCones.
· Face Painting (Shifts: 5-6:30, 6:30-8)
o Painting fun and creative designs on BBQ attendees. (paints, etc. will be provided – just bring your creativity)
· Games (Shifts: 5-6:30, 6:30-8)
o We’ll have a variety of games which will need leaders. You can specify your preference from among the following: Twister, Bean Bag Toss, School Yard Bingo
· Clean up (Shifts: 8-9)
o Assisting with general clean up once the BBQ is over.
Please contact us at mpbparentcouncil@gmail.com for more information. (KW June 2)
LF Tutor For Summer Time: for a 7 year old boy who currently attends St. Andrew School.
Student has a learning disability and needs help with reading. Schedule is flexible. Please contact Pamela for more information at 613-221-6120between 8am-5pm. (KW – June 19)
LF Volunteers: to help at our school picnic at Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School. 30 spots available. Date: Tuesday June 16, 2015 hours: 4-9pm. Contact: Rebecca at optimistar04@gmail.com **Please note this is a French elementary school so French speaking students are preferable but NOT mandatory** (KW June 16)
Touch A Truck: Lincoln Heights Mall, June 21, 2015, 7:00am-5:00pm (Students can do all these hours or just do a shift) Duties could include: Set up, take down, crafts, greeting children on the trucks, supervising crowds, etc.... Must be 14 years of age, if interested please contact: 613-728-1839 or email: lilianna@mothercraft.com (JH June 14)
Volunteer Opportunity: There is an urgent request from a senior citizen in our neighbourhood. Want to do a minimum of 4 hours of yard maintenance and gardening? Please contact Mary-Ann at 613 825-1700. Thank you. For more information, please see Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services.
LF Volunteer Opportunities? Try OttawaVolunteerLounge.ca. Full listing of volunteer opportunities in the festival industry in Ottawa. (KW June 19)
ST. Luke’s is Looking For Student Volunteers: to help with our end of year event. Volunteer hours are 4-9:30 on Thursday June 18th at St. Lukes. Please email stlukevolunteers@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer. * please note* double check your exam schedule before volunteering to prevent any conflicts. Thank you. (ER June 15)
The West Ottawa Soccer Club is currently looking for coaches for the U4, U5 and U6 teams. No experience necessary as you would be working with very young kids who are just being introduced to soccer. All sessions plans are provided by the Club for you to follow. You must be born in 1999 or earlier to volunteer. If you are interested in being a coach or co-coach this summer, please contact Cathy Briggs at weewarriors@wosc.ca. (June 19)
LF Student Volunteers For Canada Day in Barrhaven. Details on website: http://www.canadadaybarrhaven.ca or contact: volunteer@canadadaybarrhaven.ca (KW June 19)
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.
Ottawa Music Expo: We are currently looking for new volunteers for our exciting 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. (KW June 19)
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
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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