MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday, June 8, 2015

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Overseas Enrichment Trip Parent Information Evening: Have you seen the posters about next year's Overseas Enrichment Trip to central Europe?  You'd love to go but need more information or maybe your parents would like to know more before making a decision.  Come out and bring your parents to St.Francis Xavier H.S. (3740 Spratt Rd), Monday, June 8th, at 7pm and get all of the details from M. Hall. (MD June 8)

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)

Silhouettes Contest in the Learning Commons: Drop by the Learning Commons to see 40 different silhouettes of classic characters. Complete the contest form by filling in all of the names of the characters and the titles of the movies and/or books they are from and you will be entered into a draw for a prize. Forms are available at the main desk in the Learning Commons. Happy guessing! (NBD June 8)

Leadership Camp 2015 - All students currently in Grade 8 - 11 who are interested in attending Leadership Camp in September 2015 are asked to pick up an application outside of room 311. Only students who have not attended camp before should apply. Applications are due Tuesday, June 9th and can be dropped off to room 311 or 102. (CV June 9)

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

7/8 Track and Field: There will be a meeting Monday at lunch (12:22) in room 231 for all students who made the 7/8 track and field team. The list is posted outside room 231. (BL June 8)

7-8 School Play: **CANCELLED**ALL CAST MEMBERS Monday May 8th- 3:00-4:00pm **CANCELLED**

ALL CAST MEMBERS Wednesday May- 10 3:00-4:00pm

ALL CAST MEMBERS Thursday May 11- 3:00-5:00pm (JB June 11)

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

There will be a brief meeting for all 2015 Me to We Participants in room 339 at the beginning of high school lunch on Wednesday June 10th. (theme:  Don't "goat" excited til September explanation) (HL June 10)

High School Athletic Banquet will be hosted here at MT on Wednesday, June 10th.

Dinner at 6:30 pm and Awards at 7:30 pm.  Tickets will be distributed on June 8 & 9. (JL June 10)

Are upcoming exams and projects stressing you out? Take some time to relax and breathe at the Stress Buster event taking place during High School Lunch on Wednesday, June 10^th. You will have a chance to participate in any two of the following activities: yoga, deep breathing techniques, meditation, making a stress ball, and Colouring: It’s Not just for Kids! If you are interested, please sign up in Student Services by Monday, June 8^th. (MP June 8)

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.

Summer Driver Education Program 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)

Coop 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.

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)

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)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

LF Volunteers to help at our school picnic at Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School. Number of spots available: 30 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 21)

It's back!! The Touch a Truck Event, at the Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre from 10 am to 3:00 pm on June 14th, 2015. Last year over 5,500 people came to climb on board the 45+ big trucks - emergency, construction, towing and armed forces.

We need volunteers.  Sign up for shifts.  7 am to 10 am, 9:45 am to 1:15 pm, 12:45 pm to 4:00 pm, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.  Feel free to contact Tina Milito at tina_milito@mothercraft.com   There is an orientation session on June 1st at 6:30pm at Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre. (KW 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 25)

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 18)

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

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.

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)

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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