MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday, November 2, 2015

HS Day 2- 7/8 Day 3

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

A Plum BMX Bike went missing on Wednesday, October28th after school. Could anyone who has information on this matter please come to the main office. (MC Nov.2)

Restorative Practices Evening on Monday, November 16^th at Mother Teresa High School from 7:00-8:00pm Please visit our website to view flyer. (MC Nov. 16)

Students with overdue books and fines are asked to go to the Learning Commons after morning announcements. (MP Nov 6)

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES AT MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

There will be two Remembrance Day Services held in the cafeteria gym on November 11th.  The first beginning at 9:00 am for grades 7, 8, 9 and a second at approximately 10:10 am for grades 10, 11, 12.  With the assistance of a committee of staff members, the students have been working diligently to put together a Service that will provide an opportunity for education and reflection.

We are looking for parents/relatives of our students who are members of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP or Emergency Services Workers to attend one or both Services in uniform.  Your presence enhances the importance of this day.  Your son/daughter can either pick up an invitation outside of the school office and bring it home to complete or you may contact Jacqueline Kinloch at 613-823-1663 and leave a voicemail at extension 3053. (JK Nov 9)

The Waupoos Foundation is having an evening of Pop and Gospel music featuring the harmonies of Gracenote and the Andy Duffy Trio along with special guest fiddler Peter Dawson.  This concert will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, 174 Wilbrod Street on Saturday, November 14th, 2015, at 8:00pm. 100% of the “free-will offering” will go to the Waupoos Foundation in support of low income families in need! For further information about Waupoos, please visit www.waupoos.com. (KZ Nov. 14)

The high needs class is collecting any and all used and dried out markers. Any Kind will do. We will be sorting them and mailing them off to be recycled for clean energy instead of making more landfill. If you have any markers please deposit them into the marker recycle box outside of room 308. This will be on going until December. Please help us prevent dried out markers from becoming landfill. (ER Dec. 1)

The Individual Student Reports for students who wrote the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test in March 2015, will be distributed with the midterm report cards on Nov 13th. Parents wishing to pick up these reports prior to report card distribution can do so at the main office. (MC Nov. 13)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS:

7-8 Girls Volleyball: Here is the schedule for next week's practices:

Practice: Monday November 2, 2015 from 3:00-4:00pm

Practice: Wednesday November 4, 2015 at 7:15am

Please let Mme Beraldin know if you cannot attend. (JB Nov. 4)

Clubs for Grades 7/8 every week in the Learning Commons:

Mondays:  Gr. 8 Games Club

Tuesdays:  Gr. 7 Games Club
Thursdays:  Gr. 7/8 Lego Builders Club
Fridays:  Gr. 7/8 Red Maple Book Club (New Books have now arrived!)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Debate Club: High school students are invited to attend any or all of the following Debate Club dates.  All meetings are until 4:15 and will take place in Rm 138.

Monday, November 2

Monday, November 16

Monday, November 30

Monday, December 14

We need a minimum of four debaters to attend each meeting.  The mock debates are a great way to develop thinking and oral skills.  Plus, it's a lot of fun. November 2 resolution: This House would abolish grades and adopt a pass or fail educational system. (JS Dec. 14)

Attention Coop Students interested in doing a coop at Ottawa Police next semester (Starting February 2016) Please see Mrs OSullivan in room 320 or Mr. Francoeur in room 103 to pick up an application form. Interviews will be scheduled on a "first-come, first-served" basis with a maximum of two students candidates submitted per school. All interviews will happen at Ottawa Police Services between Monday, Nov 16 and Thursday November 19. Students must present the following: (1) Their completed Student Application form (2)Their resume (3) Two (2) letters of recommendation. Students will also be asked to complete two (2) practical tests on site at Ottawa Police prior to commencing the interview at the designated time. (MO Nov. 19)

High School Varsity Boys Hockey Try-outs will begin the first week of November.  This is full contact OFSAA division hockey, full equipment is required.  Please bring a light and dark jersey with you to the tryout.  Sign-up sheets will be at the rink when you arrive.  Please see Mr. Gervasi in rm. 309 with any questions.

(MG Nov. 5)

Tuesday, Nov. 3 WBA 3:15-4:45

Wednesday, Nov. 4 WBB 3:30-4:30

Tuesday, Nov. 10 WBA 3:15-4:45

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 High School Credits in Ireland-The Irish Experience- 4-week credit programs in Ireland, at University settings - Dublin and Cork cities July 2106.  For information, visit their website at: www.irishexperience.com

Bishop's and Concordia Universities visit Ottawa on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. (KW Nov. 10) Presentations begin at 6pm at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street. Register at: ubishops.ca/infosession.

St. Lawrence College is having an open house on November 7, 2015 in Brockville, Cornwall and Kingston from 9am to 1pm. For more information, please contact Kally Portieous at kportieous@sl.on.ca (KW Nov. 7)

Lakehead University will be visiting our school on November 18, 2015 at 2:45 pm.  Location TBD. (KW Nov. 18)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

The Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind will host a gift wrapping station this December at Place d’Orleans. If interested in volunteering for community service hours, please email events@guidedogs.ca (MP Nov. 6)

LF Volunteers for the Manotick Family Christmas Party on Saturday, December 5th, 2015.  We need students from 1pm to 4:30pm to help with the 10 activity stations set up in the basement of the Manotick United Church.  It's a fun afternoon.  Please contact Donna Ouellette or Laurel Slattery at 613-692-4625 (Rideau Valley Child Care Centre). (KW Dec. 4)

LF Volunteers at the Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade on November 22, 2015.  Parade starts at 5:30pm. Hand out candy to crowd, help put up and take down parade decor along parade route. Wheel barrow pushers-to walk through parade and collect non-perishable foods from the crowd. TO REGISTER AS A VOLUNTEER GO TO:  http://www.santaclausbarrhaven.com/volunteers.html (KW Nov. 22)

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

A representative from Jostens' Rings will be at MTHS on November 12th and November 13th, at HS lunch time in the atrium in front of Student Services. (KW Nov. 13)

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

Mother Teresa

MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Friday, October 30, 2015

HS Day 1- 7/8 Day 2

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Friday: Halloween Costumes

A Plum BMX Bike went missing on Wednesday, October28th after school. Could anyone who has information on this matter please come to the main office. (MC Nov.2)

Restorative Practices Evening on Monday, November 16^th at Mother Teresa High School from 7:00-8:00pm Please visit our website to view flyer. (MC Nov. 16)

Students with overdue books and fines are asked to go to the Learning Commons after morning announcements. (MP Nov 6)

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES AT MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

There will be two Remembrance Day Services held in the cafeteria gym on November 11th.  The first beginning at 9:00 am for grades 7, 8, 9 and a second at approximately 10:10 am for grades 10, 11, 12.  With the assistance of a committee of staff members, the students have been working diligently to put together a Service that will provide an opportunity for education and reflection.

We are looking for parents/relatives of our students who are members of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP or Emergency Services Workers to attend one or both Services in uniform.  Your presence enhances the importance of this day.  Your son/daughter can either pick up an invitation outside of the school office and bring it home to complete or you may contact Jacqueline Kinloch at 613-823-1663 and leave a voicemail at extension 3053. (JK Nov 9)

Students with Period 1 spare are reminded to come and sign in at the main office daily upon their arrival. Also, Period 1 spare students who have not yet received their student ID cards may pick them up in the main office. (DD Oct. 30)

Attention to all Badminton Players at MT. We are inviting you to join Titan’s Badminton Club every Wednesday morning at 7:30am. NO tryouts or experience required. Feel free to bring friends and all are welcome. See you there. (RB Oct. 30)

The Waupoos Foundation is having an evening of Pop and Gospel music featuring the harmonies of Gracenote and the Andy Duffy Trio along with special guest fiddler Peter Dawson.  This concert will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, 174 Wilbrod Street on Saturday, November 14th, 2015, at 8:00pm. 100% of the “free-will offering” will go to the Waupoos Foundation in support of low income families in need! For further information about Waupoos, please visit www.waupoos.com. (KZ Nov. 14)

The high needs class is collecting any and all used and dried out markers. Any Kind will do. We will be sorting them and mailing them off to be recycled for clean energy instead of making more landfill. If you have any markers please deposit them into the marker recycle box outside of room 308. This will be on going until December. Please help us prevent dried out markers from becoming landfill. (ER Dec. 1)

The Individual Student Reports for students who wrote the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test in March 2015, will be distributed with the midterm report cards on Nov 13th. Parents wishing to pick up these reports prior to report card distribution can do so at the main office. (MC Nov. 13)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS:

7-8 Girls Volleyball: Here is the schedule for next week's practices:

Practice: Monday November 2, 2015 from 3:00-4:00pm

Practice: Wednesday November 4, 2015 at 7:15am

Please let Mme Beraldin know if you cannot attend. (JB Nov. 4)

Attention All 7-8 Students… Halloween Dance is Friday, October 30^th from 1:20 to 2:50 in the Cafeteria Gym.  Cost is $2 per student.  You can pay online or in homeroom up to Tuesday, October 27^th Is the Halloween Dance not your thing? Fret not!  The library will be available 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...) No charge for entry to the library. (EM Oct. 30)

Clubs for Grades 7/8 every week in the Learning Commons:

Mondays:  Gr. 8 Games Club

Tuesdays:  Gr. 7 Games Club
Thursdays:  Gr. 7/8 Lego Builders Club
Fridays:  Gr. 7/8 Red Maple Book Club (New Books have now arrived!)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

HS Swim Team: If you're looking to join a dynamic sports team, the swim team is for you!  Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 pm. All swimming abilities welcome. Please sign up this Friday at lunch in room 302. Mrs. Boily and Mr. Côté (PC Oct 30)

Debate Club: High school students are invited to attend any or all of the following Debate Club dates.  All meetings are until 4:15 and will take place in Rm 138.

Monday, November 2

Monday, November 16

Monday, November 30

Monday, December 14

We need a minimum of four debaters to attend each meeting.  The mock debates are a great way to develop thinking and oral skills.  Plus, it's a lot of fun. November 2 resolution: This House would abolish grades and adopt a pass or fail educational system. (JS Dec. 14)

Junior Boys' Basketball team try outs will take place on the following days next week: (MR Oct. 30)

Friday, October 30th 2015 @3:00 pm in the wood floor gym

Attention Coop Students interested in doing a coop at Ottawa Police next semester (Starting February 2016) Please see Mrs OSullivan in room 320 or Mr. Francoeur in room 103 to pick up an application form. Interviews will be scheduled on a "first-come, first-served" basis with a maximum of two students candidates submitted per school. All interviews will happen at Ottawa Police Services between Monday, Nov 16 and Thursday November 19. Students must present the following: (1) Their completed Student Application form (2)Their resume (3) Two (2) letters of recommendation. Students will also be asked to complete two (2) practical tests on site at Ottawa Police prior to commencing the interview at the designated time. (MO Nov. 19)

High School Varsity Boys Hockey Try-outs will begin the first week of November.  This is full contact OFSAA division hockey, full equipment is required.  Please bring a light and dark jersey with you to the tryout.  Sign-up sheets will be at the rink when you arrive.  Please see Mr. Gervasi in rm. 309 with any questions.

(MG Nov. 5)

Tuesday, Nov. 3 WBA 3:15-4:45

Wednesday, Nov. 4 WBB 3:30-4:30

Tuesday, Nov. 10 WBA 3:15-4:45

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 High School Credits in Ireland-The Irish Experience- 4-week credit programs in Ireland, at University settings - Dublin and Cork cities July 2106.  For information, visit their website at: www.irishexperience.com

Bishop's and Concordia Universities visit Ottawa on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. (KW Nov. 10) Presentations begin at 6pm at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street. Register at: ubishops.ca/infosession.

St. Lawrence College is having an open house on November 7, 2015 in Brockville, Cornwall and Kingston from 9am to 1pm. For more information, please contact Kally Portieous at kportieous@sl.on.ca (KW Nov. 7)

Lakehead University will be visiting our school on November 18, 2015 at 2:45 pm.  Location TBD. (KW Nov. 18)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

The Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind will host a gift wrapping station this December at Place d’Orleans. If interested in volunteering for community service hours, please email events@guidedogs.ca (MP Nov. 6)

LF Volunteers for the Manotick Family Christmas Party on Saturday, December 5th, 2015.  We need students from 1pm to 4:30pm to help with the 10 activity stations set up in the basement of the Manotick United Church.  It's a fun afternoon.  Please contact Donna Ouellette or Laurel Slattery at 613-692-4625 (Rideau Valley Child Care Centre). (KW Dec. 4)

LF Volunteers at the Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade on November 22, 2015.  Parade starts at 5:30pm. Hand out candy to crowd, help put up and take down parade decor along parade route. Wheel barrow pushers-to walk through parade and collect non-perishable foods from the crowd. TO REGISTER AS A VOLUNTEER GO TO:  http://www.santaclausbarrhaven.com/volunteers.html (KW Nov. 22)

LF Volunteers at Halloween dance at Monsignor Paul Baxter. The dance is on Friday October 30th.  We could use volunteers to help set up from 3:00 on.  They can go to our sign up page at http://vols.pt/UgvBSs or they can contact me at valeriababin@yahoo.com (KW Oct.31)

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

A representative from Jostens' Rings will be at MTHS on November 12th and November 13th, at HS lunch time in the atrium in front of Student Services. (KW Nov. 13)

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

Mother Teresa

MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday, October 29, 2015

HS Day 2- 7/8 Day 1

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Thursday: Blackout Day - wear all black

Friday: Halloween Costumes

Restorative Practices Evening on Monday, November 16^th at Mother Teresa High School from 7:00-8:00pm Please visit our website to view flyer. (MC Nov. 16)

Students with overdue books and fines are asked to go to the Learning Commons after morning announcements. (MP Nov 6)

Why pay $20 for Saunders when you can pay $1 for the Drama Haunted Asylum? Visit the asylum Friday, October 30 during period 1 for the cost of only $1 per student. All money will be donated to the United Way. There is only space for three classes so book your time now.  Available times are 9:10, 9:25 and 9:45. (MR Oct. 28)

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES AT MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

There will be two Remembrance Day Services held in the cafeteria gym on November 11th.  The first beginning at 9:00 am for grades 7, 8, 9 and a second at approximately 10:10 am for grades 10, 11, 12.  With the assistance of a committee of staff members, the students have been working diligently to put together a Service that will provide an opportunity for education and reflection.

We are looking for parents/relatives of our students who are members of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP or Emergency Services Workers to attend one or both Services in uniform.  Your presence enhances the importance of this day.  Your son/daughter can either pick up an invitation outside of the school office and bring it home to complete or you may contact Jacqueline Kinloch at 613-823-1663 and leave a voicemail at extension 3053. (JK Nov 9)

Students with Period 1 spare are reminded to come and sign in at the main office daily upon their arrival. Also, Period 1 spare students who have not yet received their student ID cards may pick them up in the main office. (DD Oct. 30)

Attention to all Badminton Players at MT. We are inviting you to join Titan’s Badminton Club every Wednesday morning at 7:30am. NO tryouts or experience required. Feel free to bring friends and all are welcome. See you there. (RB Oct. 30)

The Waupoos Foundation is having an evening of Pop and Gospel music featuring the harmonies of Gracenote and the Andy Duffy Trio along with special guest fiddler Peter Dawson.  This concert will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, 174 Wilbrod Street on Saturday, November 14th, 2015, at 8:00pm. 100% of the “free-will offering” will go to the Waupoos Foundation in support of low income families in need! For further information about Waupoos, please visit www.waupoos.com. (KZ Nov. 14)

The high needs class is collecting any and all used and dried out markers. Any Kind will do. We will be sorting them and mailing them off to be recycled for clean energy instead of making more landfill. If you have any markers please deposit them into the marker recycle box outside of room 308. This will be on going until December. Please help us prevent dried out markers from becoming landfill. (ER Dec. 1)

The Individual Student Reports for students who wrote the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test in March 2015, will be distributed with the midterm report cards on Nov 13th. Parents wishing to pick up these reports prior to report card distribution can do so at the main office. (MC Nov. 13)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Thank you to all students who filled in an ambassador application. There will be a meeting on Thursday, Oct 29th in the chapel at12:40. Please eat you lunch in the cafeteria before coming into the chapel. You will receive an appointment slip in homeroom. (TC Oct. 29)

Attention All 7-8 Students… Halloween Dance is Friday, October 30^th from 1:20 to 2:50 in the Cafeteria Gym.  Cost is $2 per student.  You can pay online or in homeroom up to Tuesday, October 27^th Is the Halloween Dance not your thing? Fret not!  The library will be available 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...) No charge for entry to the library. (EM Oct. 30)

Clubs for Grades 7/8 every week in the Learning Commons:

Mondays:  Gr. 8 Games Club

Tuesdays:  Gr. 7 Games Club
Thursdays:  Gr. 7/8 Lego Builders Club
Fridays:  Gr. 7/8 Red Maple Book Club (New Books have now arrived!)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

HS Swim Team: If you're looking to join a dynamic sports team, the swim team is for you!  Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 pm. All swimming abilities welcome. Please sign up this Friday at lunch in room 302. Mrs. Boily and Mr. Côté (PC Oct 30)

Titans Annual Ski Trip:  Hey Titans, this year our annual ski trip will be to Mte St Anne and Massif!! This will happen at the end of February, 2016.  Come out to a meeting on Thursday at lunch in room 103 to get the information you need.  There will only be 16 spots available so come on and get your forms for signing. (LB Oct. 29)

Debate Club: High school students are invited to attend any or all of the following Debate Club dates.  All meetings are until 4:15 and will take place in Rm 138.

Monday, November 2

Monday, November 16

Monday, November 30

Monday, December 14

We need a minimum of four debaters to attend each meeting.  The mock debates are a great way to develop thinking and oral skills.  Plus, it's a lot of fun. November 2 resolution: This House would abolish grades and adopt a pass or fail educational system. (JS Dec. 14)

Junior Boys' Basketball team try outs will take place on the following days next week: (MR Oct. 30)

Friday, October 30th 2015 @3:00 pm in the wood floor gym

Attention Coop Students interested in doing a coop at Ottawa Police next semester (Starting February 2016) Please see Mrs OSullivan in room 320 or Mr. Francoeur in room 103 to pick up an application form. Interviews will be scheduled on a "first-come, first-served" basis with a maximum of two students candidates submitted per school. All interviews will happen at Ottawa Police Services between Monday, Nov 16 and Thursday November 19. Students must present the following: (1) Their completed Student Application form (2)Their resume (3) Two (2) letters of recommendation. Students will also be asked to complete two (2) practical tests on site at Ottawa Police prior to commencing the interview at the designated time. (MO Nov. 19)

High School Varsity Boys Hockey Try-outs will begin the first week of November.  This is full contact OFSAA division hockey, full equipment is required.  Please bring a light and dark jersey with you to the tryout.  Sign-up sheets will be at the rink when you arrive.  Please see Mr. Gervasi in rm. 309 with any questions.

(MG Nov. 5)

Tuesday, Nov. 3 WBA 3:15-4:45

Wednesday, Nov. 4 WBB 3:30-4:30

Tuesday, Nov. 10 WBA 3:15-4:45

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 High School Credits in Ireland-The Irish Experience- 4-week credit programs in Ireland, at University settings - Dublin and Cork cities July 2106.  For information, visit their website at: www.irishexperience.com

Bishop's and Concordia Universities visit Ottawa on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. (KW Nov. 10) Presentations begin at 6pm at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street. Register at: ubishops.ca/infosession.

St. Lawrence College is having an open house on November 7, 2015 in Brockville, Cornwall and Kingston from 9am to 1pm. For more information, please contact Kally Portieous at kportieous@sl.on.ca (KW Nov. 7)

Lakehead University will be visiting our school on November 18, 2015 at 2:45 pm.  Location TBD. (KW Nov. 18)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

The Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind will host a gift wrapping station this December at Place d’Orleans. If interested in volunteering for community service hours, please email events@guidedogs.ca (MP Nov. 6)

LF Volunteers for the Manotick Family Christmas Party on Saturday, December 5th, 2015.  We need students from 1pm to 4:30pm to help with the 10 activity stations set up in the basement of the Manotick United Church.  It's a fun afternoon.  Please contact Donna Ouellette or Laurel Slattery at 613-692-4625 (Rideau Valley Child Care Centre). (KW Dec. 4)

LF Volunteers at the Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade on November 22, 2015.  Parade starts at 5:30pm. Hand out candy to crowd, help put up and take down parade decor along parade route. Wheel barrow pushers-to walk through parade and collect non-perishable foods from the crowd. TO REGISTER AS A VOLUNTEER GO TO:  http://www.santaclausbarrhaven.com/volunteers.html (KW Nov. 22)

LF Volunteers at Halloween dance at Monsignor Paul Baxter. The dance is on Friday October 30th.  We could use volunteers to help set up from 3:00 on.  They can go to our sign up page at http://vols.pt/UgvBSs or they can contact me at valeriababin@yahoo.com (KW Oct.31)

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

A representative from Jostens' Rings will be at MTHS on November 12th and November 13th, at HS lunch time in the atrium in front of Student Services. (KW Nov. 13)

Algonquin College Open House: On November 4th, a bus is leaving at 8:30 to go to Algonquin College's Open House. Sign-up in Student Services by Thursday, October 29th. Your spot on the bus is reserved with a signed, returned permission form.  To view details of the Open House http://www.algonquincollege.com/openhouse/ (MP Oct. 29)

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

Mother Teresa

MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

HS Day 1- 7/8 Day 5

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Wednesday: Sports Day - wear your favourite jersey, sports tee or MT gear

Thursday: Blackout Day - wear all black

Friday: Halloween Costumes

Restorative Practices Evening on Monday, November 16^th at Mother Teresa High School from 7:00-8:00pm Please visit our website to view flyer. (MC Nov. 16)

Students with overdue books and fines are asked to go to the Learning Commons after morning announcements. (MP Nov 6)

Why pay $20 for Saunders when you can pay $1 for the Drama Haunted Asylum? Visit the asylum Friday, October 30 during period 1 for the cost of only $1 per student. All money will be donated to the United Way. There is only space for three classes so book your time now.  Available times are 9:10, 9:25 and 9:45. (MR Oct. 28)

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES AT MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

There will be two Remembrance Day Services held in the cafeteria gym on November 11th.  The first beginning at 9:00 am for grades 7, 8, 9 and a second at approximately 10:10 am for grades 10, 11, 12.  With the assistance of a committee of staff members, the students have been working diligently to put together a Service that will provide an opportunity for education and reflection.

We are looking for parents/relatives of our students who are members of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP or Emergency Services Workers to attend one or both Services in uniform.  Your presence enhances the importance of this day.  Your son/daughter can either pick up an invitation outside of the school office and bring it home to complete or you may contact Jacqueline Kinloch at 613-823-1663 and leave a voicemail at extension 3053. (JK Nov 9)

Students with Period 1 spare are reminded to come and sign in at the main office daily upon their arrival. Also, Period 1 spare students who have not yet received their student ID cards may pick them up in the main office. (DD Oct. 30)

Attention to all Badminton Players at MT. We are inviting you to join Titan’s Badminton Club every Wednesday morning at 7:30am. NO tryouts or experience required. Feel free to bring friends and all are welcome. See you there. (RB Oct. 30)

The Waupoos Foundation is having an evening of Pop and Gospel music featuring the harmonies of Gracenote and the Andy Duffy Trio along with special guest fiddler Peter Dawson.  This concert will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, 174 Wilbrod Street on Saturday, November 14th, 2015, at 8:00pm. 100% of the “free-will offering” will go to the Waupoos Foundation in support of low income families in need! For further information about Waupoos, please visit www.waupoos.com. (KZ Nov. 14)

The high needs class is collecting any and all used and dried out markers. Any Kind will do. We will be sorting them and mailing them off to be recycled for clean energy instead of making more landfill. If you have any markers please deposit them into the marker recycle box outside of room 308. This will be on going until December. Please help us prevent dried out markers from becoming landfill. (ER Dec. 1)

The Individual Student Reports for students who wrote the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test in March 2015, will be distributed with the midterm report cards on Nov 13th. Parents wishing to pick up these reports prior to report card distribution can do so at the main office. (MC Nov. 13)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Grade 7/8 Photo Club will commence on Wednesday, October 28th.  Please meet in room 339 at 12:40. (HL Oct. 28)

Thank you to all students who filled in an ambassador application. There will be a meeting on Thursday, Oct 29th in the chapel at12:40. Please eat you lunch in the cafeteria before coming into the chapel. You will receive an appointment slip in homeroom. (TC Oct. 29)

Attention All 7-8 Students… Halloween Dance is Friday, October 30^th from 1:20 to 2:50 in the Cafeteria Gym.  Cost is $2 per student.  You can pay online or in homeroom up to Tuesday, October 27^th Is the Halloween Dance not your thing? Fret not!  The library will be available 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...) No charge for entry to the library. (EM Oct. 30)

Clubs for Grades 7/8 every week in the Learning Commons:

Mondays:  Gr. 8 Games Club

Tuesdays:  Gr. 7 Games Club
Thursdays:  Gr. 7/8 Lego Builders Club
Fridays:  Gr. 7/8 Red Maple Book Club (New Books have now arrived!)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

HS Swim Team: If you're looking to join a dynamic sports team, the swim team is for you!  Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 pm. All swimming abilities welcome. Please sign up this Friday at lunch in room 302. Mrs. Boily and Mr. Côté (PC Oct 30)

Titans Annual Ski Trip:  Hey Titans, this year our annual ski trip will be to Mte St Anne and Massif!! This will happen at the end of February, 2016.  Come out to a meeting on Thursday at lunch in room 103 to get the information you need.  There will only be 16 spots available so come on and get your forms for signing. (LB Oct. 29)

Debate Club: High school students are invited to attend any or all of the following Debate Club dates.  All meetings are until 4:15 and will take place in Rm 138.

Monday, November 2

Monday, November 16

Monday, November 30

Monday, December 14

We need a minimum of four debaters to attend each meeting.  The mock debates are a great way to develop thinking and oral skills.  Plus, it's a lot of fun. November 2 resolution: This House would abolish grades and adopt a pass or fail educational system. (JS Dec. 14)

Junior Boys' Basketball team try outs will take place on the following days next week: (MR Oct. 30)

Friday, October 30th 2015 @3:00 pm in the wood floor gym

Attention Coop Students interested in doing a coop at Ottawa Police next semester (Starting February 2016) Please see Mrs OSullivan in room 320 or Mr. Francoeur in room 103 to pick up an application form. Interviews will be scheduled on a "first-come, first-served" basis with a maximum of two students candidates submitted per school. All interviews will happen at Ottawa Police Services between Monday, Nov 16 and Thursday November 19. Students must present the following: (1) Their completed Student Application form (2)Their resume (3) Two (2) letters of recommendation. Students will also be asked to complete two (2) practical tests on site at Ottawa Police prior to commencing the interview at the designated time. (MO Nov. 19)

High School Varsity Boys Hockey Try-outs will begin the first week of November.  This is full contact OFSAA division hockey, full equipment is required.  Please bring a light and dark jersey with you to the tryout.  Sign-up sheets will be at the rink when you arrive.  Please see Mr. Gervasi in rm. 309 with any questions.

(MG Nov. 5)

Tuesday, Nov. 3 WBA 3:15-4:45

Wednesday, Nov. 4 WBB 3:30-4:30

Tuesday, Nov. 10 WBA 3:15-4:45

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 High School Credits in Ireland-The Irish Experience- 4-week credit programs in Ireland, at University settings - Dublin and Cork cities July 2106.  For information, visit their website at :

www.irishexperience.com

Bishop's and Concordia Universities visit Ottawa on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. (KW Nov. 10) Presentations begin at 6pm at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street. Register at: ubishops.ca/infosession.

St. Lawrence College is having an open house on November 7, 2015 in Brockville, Cornwall and Kingston from 9am to 1pm. For more information, please contact Kally Portieous at kportieous@sl.on.ca (KW Nov. 7)

Lakehead University will be visiting our school on November 18, 2015 at 2:45 pm.  Location TBD. (KW Nov. 18)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

The Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind will host a gift wrapping station this December at Place d’Orleans. If interested in volunteering for community service hours, please email events@guidedogs.ca (MP Nov. 6)

LF Volunteers for the Manotick Family Christmas Party on Saturday, December 5th, 2015.  We need students from 1pm to 4:30pm to help with the 10 activity stations set up in the basement of the Manotick United Church.  It's a fun afternoon.  Please contact Donna Ouellette or Laurel Slattery at 613-692-4625 (Rideau Valley Child Care Centre). (KW Dec. 4)

LF Volunteers at the Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade on November 22, 2015.  Parade starts at 5:30pm. Hand out candy to crowd, help put up and take down parade decor along parade route. Wheel barrow pushers-to walk through parade and collect non-perishable foods from the crowd. TO REGISTER AS A VOLUNTEER GO TO:  http://www.santaclausbarrhaven.com/volunteers.html (KW Nov. 22)

LF Volunteers at Halloween dance at Monsignor Paul Baxter. The dance is on Friday October 30th.  We could use volunteers to help set up from 3:00 on.  They can go to our sign up page at http://vols.pt/UgvBSs or they can contact me at valeriababin@yahoo.com (KW Oct.31)

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

A representative from Jostens' Rings will be at MTHS on November 12th and November 13th, at HS lunch time in the atrium in front of Student Services. (KW Nov. 13)

Algonquin College Open House: On November 4th, a bus is leaving at 8:30 to go to Algonquin College's Open House. Sign-up in Student Services by Thursday, October 29th. Your spot on the bus is reserved with a signed, returned permission form.  To view details of the Open House http://www.algonquincollege.com/openhouse/ (MP Oct. 29)

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

Mother Teresa

MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

HS Day 2- 7/8 Day 4

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Tuesday: Titan Tuesday - wear Titan gear or colours

Wednesday: Sports Day - wear your favourite jersey, sports tee or MT gear

Thursday: Blackout Day - wear all black

Friday: Halloween Costumes

Students with overdue books and fines are asked to go to the Learning Commons after morning announcements. (MP Nov 6)

Why pay $20 for Saunders when you can pay $1 for the Drama Haunted Asylum? Visit the asylum Friday, October 30 during period 1 for the cost of only $1 per student. All money will be donated to the United Way. There is only space for three classes so book your time now.  Available times are 9:10, 9:25 and 9:45. Email Mrs. Rose to confirm a spot. (MR Oct. 28)

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES AT MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

There will be two Remembrance Day Services held in the cafeteria gym on November 11th.  The first beginning at 9:00 am for grades 7, 8, 9 and a second at approximately 10:10 am for grades 10, 11, 12.  With the assistance of a committee of staff members, the students have been working diligently to put together a Service that will provide an opportunity for education and reflection.

We are looking for parents/relatives of our students who are members of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP or Emergency Services Workers to attend one or both Services in uniform.  Your presence enhances the importance of this day.  Your son/daughter can either pick up an invitation outside of the school office and bring it home to complete or you may contact Jacqueline Kinloch at 613-823-1663 and leave a voicemail at extension 3053. (JK Nov 9)

Students with Period 1 spare are reminded to come and sign in at the main office daily upon their arrival. Also, Period 1 spare students who have not yet received their student ID cards may pick them up in the main office. (DD Oct. 30)

Attention to all Badminton Players at MT. We are inviting you to join Titan’s Badminton Club every Wednesday morning at 7:30am. NO tryouts or experience required. Feel free to bring friends and all are welcome. See you there. (RB Oct. 30)

The Waupoos Foundation is having an evening of Pop and Gospel music featuring the harmonies of Gracenote and the Andy Duffy Trio along with special guest fiddler Peter Dawson.  This concert will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, 174 Wilbrod Street on Saturday, November 14th, 2015, at 8:00pm. 100% of the “free-will offering” will go to the Waupoos Foundation in support of low income families in need! For further information about Waupoos, please visit www.waupoos.com. (KZ Nov. 14)

The high needs class is collecting any and all used and dried out markers. Any Kind will do. We will be sorting them and mailing them off to be recycled for  clean energy instead of making more landfill. If you have any markers please deposit them into the marker recycle box outside of room 308. This will be on going until December. Please help us prevent dried out markers from becoming landfill. (ER Dec. 1)

The Individual Student Reports for students who wrote the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test in March 2015, will be distributed with the midterm report cards on Nov 13th. Parents wishing to pick up these reports prior to report card distribution can do so at the main office. (MC Nov. 13)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Grade 7/8 Photo Club will commence on Wednesday, October 28th.  Please meet in room 339 at 12:40. (HL Oct. 28)

ATTENTION ALL 7-8 Students… Halloween Dance is Friday, October 30^th from 1:20 to 2:50 in the Cafeteria Gym.  Cost is $2 per student.  You can pay online or in homeroom up to Tuesday, October 27^th Is the Halloween Dance not your thing? Fret not!  The library will be available 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...) No charge for entry to the library. (EM Oct. 30)

Clubs for Grades 7/8 are starting next week in the Learning Commons:

Mondays:  Gr. 8 Games Club

Tuesdays:  Gr. 7 Games Club
Thursdays:  Gr. 7/8 Lego Builders Club
Fridays:  Gr. 7/8 Red Maple Book Club (New Books have now arrived!)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

HS Swim Team: If you're looking to join a dynamic sports team, the swim team is for you!  Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 pm. All swimming abilities welcome. Please sign up this Friday at lunch in room 302. Mrs. Boily and Mr. Côté (PC Oct 31)

Titans Annual Ski Trip:  Hey Titans, this year our annual ski trip will be to Mte St Anne and Massif!! This will happen at the end of February, 2016.  Come out to a meeting on Thursday at lunch in room 203 to get the information you need.  There will only be 16 spots available so come on and get your forms for signing. (LB Oct. 29)

Debate Club: High school students are invited to attend any or all of the following Debate Club dates.  All meetings are until 4:15 and will take place in Rm 138.

Monday, November 2

Monday, November 16

Monday, November 30

Monday, December 14

We need a minimum of four debaters to attend each meeting.  The mock debates are a great way to develop thinking and oral skills.  Plus, it's a lot of fun. November 2 resolution: This House would abolish grades and adopt a pass or fail educational system. (JS Dec. 14)

Junior Boys' Basketball team try outs will take place on the following days next week: (MR Oct. 30)

Monday, October 26th 2015 @4:30 pm in the tile floor gym

Friday, October 30th 2015 @3:00 pm in the wood floor gym

Attention Coop Students interested in doing a coop at Ottawa Police next semester (Starting February 2016) Please see Mrs OSullivan in room 320 or Mr. Francoeur in room 103 to pick up an application form. Interviews will be scheduled on a "first-come, first-served" basis with a maximum of two students candidates submitted per school. All interviews will happen at Ottawa Police Services between Monday, Nov 16 and Thursday November 19. Students must present the following:1. Their completed Student Application form 2.Their resume 3. Two (2) letters of recommendation. Students will also be asked to complete two (2) practical tests on site at Ottawa Police prior to commencing the interview at the designated time. (MO Nov. 19)

High School Varsity Boys Hockey Try-outs will begin the first week of November.  This is full contact OFSAA division hockey, full equipment is required.  Please bring a light and dark jersey with you to the tryout.  Sign-up sheets will be at the rink when you arrive.  Please see Mr. Gervasi in rm. 309 with any questions.

(MG Nov. 5)

Tuesday, Nov. 3 WBA 3:15-4:45

Wednesday, Nov. 4 WBB 3:30-4:30

Tuesday, Nov. 10 WBA 3:15-4:45

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 High School Credits in Ireland-The Irish Experience- 4-week credit programs in Ireland, at University settings - Dublin and Cork cities July 2106.  For information, visit their website at :

www.irishexperience.com Bishop's and Concordia Universities visit Ottawa on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. (KW Nov. 10) Presentations begin at 6pm at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street. Register at: ubishops.ca/infosession.

St. Lawrence College is having an open house on November 7, 2015 in Brockville, Cornwall and Kingston from 9am to 1pm. For more information, please contact Kally Portieous at kportieous@sl.on.ca (KW Nov. 7)

Lakehead University will be visiting our school on November 18, 2015 at 2:45 pm.  Location TBD. (KW Nov. 18)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

The Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind will host a gift wrapping station this December at Place d’Orleans. If interested in volunteering for community service hours, please email events@guidedogs.ca (MP Nov. 6)

LF Volunteers at the Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade on November 22, 2015.  Parade starts at 5:30pm. Hand out candy to crowd, help put up and take down parade decor along parade route. Wheel barrow pushers-to walk through parade and collect non-perishable foods from the crowd. TO REGISTER AS A VOLUNTEER GO TO:  http://www.santaclausbarrhaven.com/volunteers.html (KW Nov. 22)

LF Volunteers at Halloween dance at Monsignor Paul Baxter. The dance is on Friday October 30th.  We could use volunteers to help set up from 3:00 on.  They can go to our sign up page at http://vols.pt/UgvBSs or they can contact me at valeriababin@yahoo.com (KW Oct.31)

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

Attention All Grads! The new survey for Prom Themes is available and the deadline to vote is Tuesday, October 27^th at 3:00PM. So go on my.mths.ca and vote now! (JM Oct. 27)

A representative from Jostens' Rings will be at MTHS on November 12th and November 13th, at HS lunch time in the atrium in front of Student Services. (KW Nov. 13)

Algonquin College Open House: On November 4th, a bus is leaving at 8:30 to go to Algonquin College's Open House. Sign-up in Student Services by Thursday, October 29th.  Your spot on the bus is reserved with a signed, returned permission form.  To view details of the Open House http://www.algonquincollege.com/openhouse/ (MP Oct. 29)

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

Mother Teresa

MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday, October 26, 2015

HS Day 1- 7/8 Day 3

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday: PJ/comfy day

Tuesday: Titan Tuesday - wear Titan gear or colours

Wednesday: Sports Day - wear your favourite jersey, sports tee or MT gear

Thursday: Blackout Day - wear all black

Friday: Halloween Costumes

Why pay $20 for Saunders when you can pay $1 for the Drama Haunted Asylum? Visit the asylum Friday, October 30 during period 1 for the cost of only $1 per student. All money will be donated to the United Way. There is only space for three classes so book your time now.  Available times are 9:10, 9:25 and 9:45. Email Mrs. Rose to confirm a spot. (MR Oct. 28)

ATTENTION MILITARY CADETS - WE NEED YOU!!! Any cadets interested in participating in the MT Remembrance Day Service are asked to meet Riley Carson in Mr. Miller's room (Rm. 203) at 11:30am (high school lunch) on Friday October 23^rd. This is a great opportunity to be part of our very important Remembrance Day Services. If you have any questions see Riley Carson or Mme Kinloch. (JK Oct. 23)

Students with Period 1 spare are reminded to come and sign in at the main office daily upon their arrival. Also, Period 1 spare students who have not yet received their student ID cards may pick them up in the main office. (DD Oct. 30)

Attention to all Badminton Players at MT. We are inviting you to join Titan’s Badminton Club every Wednesday morning at 7:30am. NO tryouts or experience required. Feel free to bring friends and all are welcome. See you there. (RB Oct. 30)

The Waupoos Foundation is having an evening of Pop and Gospel music featuring the harmonies of Gracenote and the Andy Duffy Trio along with special guest fiddler Peter Dawson.  This concert will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, 174 Wilbrod Street on Saturday, November 14th, 2015, at 8:00pm. 100% of the “free-will offering” will go to the Waupoos Foundation in support of low income families in need! For further information about Waupoos, please visit www.waupoos.com. (KZ Nov. 14)

The high needs class is collecting any and all used and dried out markers. Any Kind will do. We will be sorting them and mailing them off to be recycled for  clean energy instead of making more landfill. If you have any markers please deposit them into the marker recycle box outside of room 308. This will be on going until December. Please help us prevent dried out markers from becoming landfill. (ER Dec. 1)

The Individual Student Reports for students who wrote the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test in March 2015, will be distributed with the midterm report cards on Nov 13th. Parents wishing to pick up these reports prior to report card distribution can do so at the main office. (MC Nov. 13)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Attention all members of the 7/8 wrestling team.  The next practice will be Monday Oct. 26 from 3-4 in the cafeteria gym.  Please return your permission forms, if you have not done so already. (TQ Oct. 26)

7-8 Girls Volleyball:

Practice Schedule:

Monday, October 26th @7:15 am both in the caf. gym. (JB Oct. 26)

Grade 7/8 Photo Club will commence on Wednesday, October 28th.  Please meet in room 339 at 12:40. (HL Oct. 28)

ATTENTION ALL 7-8 Students… Halloween Dance is Friday, October 30^th from 1:20 to 2:50 in the Cafeteria Gym.  Cost is $2 per student.  You can pay online or in homeroom from Tuesday, October 20^th to Tuesday, October 27^th. Is the Halloween Dance not your thing? Fret not!  The library will be available 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...) No charge for entry to the library. (EM Oct. 30)

Clubs for Grades 7/8 are starting next week in the Learning Commons:

Mondays:  Gr. 8 Games Club

Tuesdays:  Gr. 7 Games Club
Thursdays:  Gr. 7/8 Lego Builders Club
Fridays:  Gr. 7/8 Red Maple Book Club  (New Books have now arrived!)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

H.S. Wrestling - all males and females (gr. 9 - 12) athletes interested in wrestling this year are to attend a brief meeting on Monday, Oct. 26^th at lunch in the dance studio.  All interested must attend. (JL Oct. 26)

Junior Boys' Basketball team try outs will take place on the following days next week: (MR Oct. 30)

Monday, October 26th 2015 @4:30 pm in the tile floor gym

Friday, October 30th 2015 @3:00 pm in the wood floor gym

All of last year's April 2015 We Day attendees are invited to meet in room 339 for a planning and implementation session during HS lunch on Day 3 Monday, October 26^th. Maaaa Maaaa! (HL Oct. 26)

Attention Coop Students interested in doing a coop at Ottawa Police next semester (Starting February 2016) Please see Mrs OSullivan in room 320 or Mr. Francoeur in room 103 to pick up an application form. Interviews will be scheduled on a "first-come, first-served" basis with a maximum of two students candidates submitted per school. All interviews will happen at Ottawa Police Services between Monday, Nov 16 and Thursday November 19. Students must present the following:1. Their completed Student Application form 2.Their resume 3. Two (2) letters of recommendation. Students will also be asked to complete two (2) practical tests on site at Ottawa Police prior to commencing the interview at the designated time. (MO Nov. 19)

High School Varsity Boys Hockey Try-outs will begin the first week of November.  This is full contact OFSAA division hockey, full equipment is required.  Please bring a light and dark jersey with you to the tryout.  Sign-up sheets will be at the rink when you arrive.  Please see Mr. Gervasi in rm. 309 with any questions.

(MG Nov. 5)

Tuesday, Nov. 3 WBA 3:15-4:45

Wednesday, Nov. 4 WBB 3:30-4:30

Tuesday, Nov. 10 WBA 3:15-4:45

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 High School Credits in Ireland-The Irish Experience- 4-week credit programs in Ireland, at University settings - Dublin and Cork cities July 2106.  For information, visit their website at :

www.irishexperience.com Bishop's and Concordia Universities visit Ottawa on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. (KW Nov. 10) Presentations begin at 6pm at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street. Register at: ubishops.ca/infosession.

St. Lawrence College is having an open house on November 7, 2015 in Brockville, Cornwall and Kingston from 9am to 1pm. For more information, please contact Kally Portieous at kportieous@sl.on.ca (KW Nov. 7)

Lakehead University will be visiting our school on November 18, 2015 at 2:45 pm.  Location TBD. (KW Nov. 18)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

The Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind will host a gift wrapping station this December at Place d’Orleans. If interested in volunteering for community service hours, please email events@guidedogs.ca (MP Nov. 6)

LF Volunteers at the Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade on November 22, 2015.  Parade starts at 5:30pm. Hand out candy to crowd, help put up and take down parade decor along parade route. Wheel barrow pushers-to walk through parade and collect non-perishable foods from the crowd. TO REGISTER AS A VOLUNTEER GO TO:  http://www.santaclausbarrhaven.com/volunteers.html (KW Nov. 22)

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

Attention All Grads! The new survey for Prom Themes is available and the deadline to vote is Tuesday 27, October at 3:00PM. So go on my.mths.ca and vote now! (JM Oct. 27)

A representative from Jostens' Rings will be at MTHS on November 12th and November 13th, at HS lunch time in the atrium in front of Student Services. (KW Nov. 13)

Algonquin College Open House: On November 4th, a bus is leaving at 8:30 to go to Algonquin College's Open House. Sign-up in Student Services by Thursday, October 29th.  Your spot on the bus is reserved with a signed, returned permission form.  To view details of the Open House http://www.algonquincollege.com/openhouse/ (MP Oct. 29)

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

Mother Teresa

MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Friday, October 23, 2015

HS Day 2- 7/8 Day 2

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Why pay $20 for  Saunders when you can pay $1 for the Drama Haunted Asylum? Visit the asylum Friday, October 30 during period 1 for the cost of only $1 per student. All money will be donated to the United Way. There is only space for three classes so book your time now.  Available times are 9:10, 9:25 and 9:45. Email Mrs. Rose to confirm a spot. (MR Oct. 28)

ATTENTION MILITARY CADETS - WE NEED YOU!!! Any cadets interested in participating in the MT Remembrance Day Service are asked to meet Riley Carson in Mr. Miller's room (Rm. 203) at 11:30am (high school lunch) on Friday October 23^rd. This is a great opportunity to be part of our very important Remembrance Day Services. If you have any questions see Riley Carson or Mme Kinloch. (JK Oct. 23)

Students with Period 1 spare are reminded to come and sign in at the main office daily upon their arrival. Also, Period 1 spare students who have not yet received their student ID cards may pick them up in the main office. (DD Oct. 30)

Attention to all Badminton Players at MT. We are inviting you to join Titan’s Badminton Club every Wednesday morning at 7:30am. NO tryouts or experience required. Feel free to bring friends and all are welcome. See you there. (RB Oct. 30)

The Waupoos Foundation is having an evening of Pop and Gospel music featuring the harmonies of Gracenote and the Andy Duffy Trio along with special guest fiddler Peter Dawson.  This concert will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, 174 Wilbrod Street on Saturday, November 14th, 2015, at 8:00pm. 100% of the “free-will offering” will go to the Waupoos Foundation in support of low income families in need! For further information about Waupoos, please visit www.waupoos.com. (KZ Nov. 14)

The high needs class is collecting any and all used and dried out markers. Any Kind will do. We will be sorting them and mailing them off to be recycled for  clean energy instead of making more landfill. If you have any markers please deposit them into the marker recycle box outside of room 308. This will be on going until December. Please help us prevent dried out markers from becoming landfill. (ER Dec. 1)

The Individual Student Reports for students who wrote the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test in March 2015, will be distributed with the midterm report cards on Nov 13th. Parents wishing to pick up these reports prior to report card distribution can do so at the main office. (MC Nov. 13)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Attention all members of the 7/8 wrestling team.  The next practice will be Monday Oct. 26 from 3-4 in the cafeteria gym.  Please return your permission forms, if you have not done so already. (TQ Oct. 26)

Love to read? Teen Scholastic magazine is here featuring bestsellers, new fiction, tough issues, and more!

Please visit the Learning Commons for more details. (MP Oct. 23)

7-8 Girls Volleyball:

Practice Schedule:

Thursday, October 22 @ 7:15am

Monday, October 26th @7:15 am both in the caf. gym. (JB Oct. 26)

Grade 7/8 Photo Club will commence on Wednesday, October 28th.  Please meet in room 339 at 12:40. (HL Oct. 28)

ATTENTION ALL 7-8 Students… Halloween Dance is Friday, October 30^th from 1:20 to 2:50 in the Cafeteria Gym.  Cost is $2 per student.  You can pay online or in homeroom from Tuesday, October 20^th to Tuesday, October 27^th. Is the Halloween Dance not your thing? Fret not!  The library will be available 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...) No charge for entry to the library. (EM Oct. 30)

Clubs for Grades 7/8 are starting next week in the Learning Commons:

Mondays:  Gr. 8 Games Club

Tuesdays:  Gr. 7 Games Club
Thursdays:  Gr. 7/8 Lego Builders Club
Fridays:  Gr. 7/8 Red Maple Book Club  (New Books have now arrived!)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Junior Boys' Basketball team try outs will take place on the following days next week: (MR Oct. 30)

Monday, October 26th 2015 @4:30 pm in the tile floor gym

Friday, October 30th 2015 @3:00 pm in the wood floor gym

H.S. Wrestling - all males and females (gr. 9 - 12) athletes interested in wrestling this year are to attend a brief meeting on Friday, Oct. 23 at lunch in the dance studio.  All interested must attend. (JL Oct. 23)

All of last year's April 2015 We Day attendees are invited to meet in room 339 for a planning and implementation session during HS lunch on Day 3 Monday, October 26^th. Maaaa Maaaa! (HL Oct. 26)

Attention Coop Students interested in doing a coop at Ottawa Police next semester (Starting February 2016) Please see Mrs OSullivan in room 320 or Mr. Francoeur in room 103 to pick up an application form. Interviews will be scheduled on a "first-come, first-served" basis with a maximum of two students candidates submitted per school. All interviews will happen at Ottawa Police Services between Monday, Nov 16 and Thursday November 19. Students must present the following:1. Their completed Student Application form 2.Their resume 3. Two (2) letters of recommendation. Students will also be asked to complete two (2) practical tests on site at Ottawa Police prior to commencing the interview at the designated time. (MO Nov. 19)

High School Varsity Boys Hockey Try-outs will begin the first week of November.  This is full contact OFSAA division hockey, full equipment is required.  Please bring a light and dark jersey with you to the tryout.  Sign-up sheets will be at the rink when you arrive.  Please see Mr. Gervasi in rm. 309 with any questions.

(MG Nov. 5)

Tuesday Nov. 3 WBA 3:15-4:45

Wednesday Nov. 4 WBB 3:30-4:30

Tuesday Nov. 10 WBA 3:15-4:45

Senior Boys' Basketball team tryouts will take place on the following dates:

Tuesday, October 20th 2015 @ 4:30 PM - wood floor gym

Friday, October 23rd @ 3:00pm - wood floor gym

All interested boys' must attend these tryouts - if you have any questions see Mr. Rowley in Room 136. (MR Oct. 23)

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 High School Credits in Ireland-The Irish Experience- 4-week credit programs in Ireland, at University settings - Dublin and Cork cities July 2106.  For information, visit their website at :

www.irishexperience.com Bishop's and Concordia Universities visit Ottawa on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. (KW Nov. 10) Presentations begin at 6pm at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street. Register at: ubishops.ca/infosession.

St. Lawrence College is having an open house on November 7, 2015 in Brockville, Cornwall and Kingston from 9am to 1pm. For more information, please contact Kally Portieous at kportieous@sl.on.ca (KW Nov. 7)

McGill University Open House: Sunday Oct 25^th. For details and to register visit www.mcgill.ca/openhouse (JH Oct. 23)

Lakehead University will be visiting our school on November 18, 2015 at 2:45 pm.  Location TBD. (KW Nov. 18)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

LF Volunteers to help run games, crafts and snack stations at a Family All Saints' celebration at St. Monica's church on Fri. Oct. 30th from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. You will receive volunteer hours for this event. If interested, please see Ms. Ranta in room 313 (morning) or 134 (afternoon). (TF Oct. 23)

LF Volunteers at the Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade on November 22, 2015.  Parade starts at 5:30pm. Hand out candy to crowd, help put up and take down parade decor along parade route. Wheel barrow pushers-to walk through parade and collect non-perishable foods from the crowd. TO REGISTER AS A VOLUNTEER GO TO:  http://www.santaclausbarrhaven.com/volunteers.html (KW Nov. 22)

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

A representative from Jostens' Rings will be at MTHS on November 12th and November 13th, at HS lunch time in the atrium in front of Student Services. (KW Nov. 13)

Algonquin College Open House: On November 4th, a bus is leaving at 8:30 to go to Algonquin College's Open House.  Sign-up in Student Services by Thursday, October 29th.  Your spot on the bus is reserved with a signed, returned permission form.  To view details of the Open House http://www.algonquincollege.com/openhouse/ (MP Oct. 29)

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

Mother Teresa

MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday, October 22, 2015

HS Day 1- 7/8 Day 1

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Early dismissal at 1:50 pm. (Parent-Teacher Interview Day)

(Afternoon buses will run as usual, at the earlier time)

High School Timetable	Grade 7/8 Timetable
8:40-9:55 Homeroom and Period 1	8:40-8:50 Homeroom
10:00-11:00 Period 2	8:50-9:33 Period 1
11:05-11:45 Lunch	9:35-10:18 Period 2
11:50-12:45 Period 3	10:20-11:03 Period 3
12:50-1:50 Period 4	11:05-11:45 Period 4
	11:45-12:27 Lunch
	12:30-1:09 Period 5
	1:11-1:50 Period 6

ATTENTION MILITARY CADETS - WE NEED YOU!!! Any cadets interested in participating in the MT Remembrance Day Service are asked to meet Riley Carson in Mr. Miller's room (Rm. 203) at 11:30am (high school lunch) on Friday October 23^rd. This is a great opportunity to be part of our very important Remembrance Day Services. If you have any questions see Riley Carson or Mme Kinloch. (JK Oct. 23)

Students with Period 1 spare are reminded to come and sign in at the main office daily upon their arrival. Also, Period 1 spare students who have not yet received their student ID cards may pick them up in the main office. (DD Oct. 30)

Attention to all Badminton Players at MT. We are inviting you to join Titan’s Badminton Club every Wednesday morning at 7:30am. NO tryouts or experience required. Feel free to bring friends and all are welcome. See you there. (RB Oct. 30)

The Waupoos Foundation is having an evening of Pop and Gospel music featuring the harmonies of Gracenote and the Andy Duffy Trio along with special guest fiddler Peter Dawson.  This concert will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, 174 Wilbrod Street on Saturday, November 14th, 2015, at 8:00pm. 100% of the “free-will offering” will go to the Waupoos Foundation in support of low income families in need! For further information about Waupoos, please visit www.waupoos.com. (KZ Nov. 14)

The high needs class is collecting any and all used and dried out markers. Any Kind will do. We will be sorting them and mailing them off to be recycled for  clean energy instead of making more landfill. If you have any markers please deposit them into the marker recycle box outside of room 308. This will be on going until December. Please help us prevent dried out markers from becoming landfill. (ER Dec. 1)

The Individual Student Reports for students who wrote the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test in March 2015, will be distributed with the midterm report cards on Nov 13th. Parents wishing to pick up these reports prior to report card distribution can do so at the main office. (MC Nov. 13)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Love to read? Teen Scholastic magazine is here featuring bestsellers, new fiction, tough issues, and more!

Please visit the Learning Commons for more details. (MP Oct. 23)

7-8 Girls Volleyball:

Practice Schedule:

Thursday, October 22 @ 7:15am

Monday, October 26th @7:15 am both in the caf. gym. (JB Oct. 26)

Grade 7/8 Photo Club will commence on Wednesday, October 28th.  Please meet in room 339 at 12:40. (HL Oct. 28)

ATTENTION ALL 7-8 Students… Halloween Dance is Friday, October 30^th from 1:20 to 2:50 in the Cafeteria Gym.  Cost is $2 per student.  You can pay online or in homeroom from Tuesday, October 20^th to Tuesday, October 27^th. Is the Halloween Dance not your thing? Fret not!  The library will be available 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...) No charge for entry to the library. (EM Oct. 30)

Clubs for Grades 7/8 are starting next week in the Learning Commons:

Mondays: Gr.8 Game Club

Tuesdays: Gr.7 Game Club

Thursdays: Gr.7/8 Lego Builders Club

Fridays: Gr. 7/8 Red Maple Reading Club

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Junior Boys' Basketball team try outs will take place on the following days next week: (MR Oct. 30)

Monday, October 26th 2015 @4:30 pm in the tile floor gym

Friday, October 30th 2015 @3:00 pm in the wood floor gym

H.S. Wrestling - all males and females (gr. 9 - 12) athletes interested in wrestling this year are to attend a brief meeting on Friday, Oct. 23 at lunch in the dance studio.  All interested must attend. (JL Oct. 23)

All of last year's April 2015 We Day attendees are invited to meet in room 339 for a planning and implementation session during HS lunch on Day 3 Monday, October 26^th. Maaaa Maaaa! (HL Oct. 26)

Attention Coop Students interested in doing a coop at Ottawa Police next semester (Starting February 2016) Please see Mrs OSullivan in room 320 or Mr. Francoeur in room 103 to pick up an application form. Interviews will be scheduled on a "first-come, first-served" basis with a maximum of two students candidates submitted per school. All interviews will happen at Ottawa Police Services between Monday, Nov 16 and Thursday November 19. Students must present the following:1. Their completed Student Application form 2.Their resume 3. Two (2) letters of recommendation. Students will also be asked to complete two (2) practical tests on site at Ottawa Police prior to commencing the interview at the designated time. (MO Nov. 19)

High School Varsity Boys Hockey Try-outs will begin the first week of November.  This is full contact OFSAA division hockey, full equipment is required.  Please bring a light and dark jersey with you to the tryout.  Sign-up sheets will be at the rink when you arrive.  Please see Mr. Gervasi in rm. 309 with any questions.

(MG Nov. 5)

Tuesday Nov. 3 WBA 3:15-4:45

Wednesday Nov. 4 WBB 3:30-4:30

Tuesday Nov. 10 WBA 3:15-4:45

Senior Boys' Basketball team tryouts will take place on the following dates:

Tuesday, October 20th 2015 @ 4:30 PM - wood floor gym

Friday, October 23rd @ 3:00pm - wood floor gym

All interested boys' must attend these tryouts - if you have any questions see Mr. Rowley in Room 136. (MR Oct. 23)

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 High School Credits in Ireland-The Irish Experience- 4-week credit programs in Ireland, at University settings - Dublin and Cork cities July 2106.  For information, visit their website at :

www.irishexperience.com

Bishop's and Concordia Universities visit Ottawa on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. (KW Nov. 10)

Presentations begin at 6pm at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street. Register at: ubishops.ca/infosession.

St. Lawrence College is having an open house on November 7, 2015 in Brockville, Cornwall and Kingston from 9am to 1pm. For more information, please contact Kally Portieous at kportieous@sl.on.ca (KW Nov. 7)

McGill University Open House: Sunday Oct 25^th. For details and to register visit www.mcgill.ca/openhouse (JH Oct. 23)

Lakehead University will be visiting our school on November 18, 2015 at 2:45 pm.  Location TBD. (KW Nov. 18)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

LF Volunteers to help run games, crafts and snack stations at a Family All Saints' celebration at St. Monica's church on Fri. Oct. 30th from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. You will receive volunteer hours for this event. If interested, please see Ms. Ranta in room 313 (morning) or 134 (afternoon). (TF Oct. 23)

LF Volunteers at the Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade on November 22, 2015.  Parade starts at 5:30pm. Hand out candy to crowd, help put up and take down parade decor along parade route. Wheel barrow pushers-to walk through parade and collect non-perishable foods from the crowd. TO REGISTER AS A VOLUNTEER GO TO:  http://www.santaclausbarrhaven.com/volunteers.html (KW Nov. 22)

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

A representative from Jostens' Rings will be at MTHS on November 12th and November 13th, at HS lunch time in the atrium in front of Student Services. (KW Nov. 13)

Algonquin College Open House: On November 4th, a bus is leaving at 8:30 to go to Algonquin College's Open House.  Sign-up in Student Services by Thursday, October 29th.  Your spot on the bus is reserved with a signed, returned permission form.  To view details of the Open House http://www.algonquincollege.com/openhouse/ (MP Oct. 29)

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

Mother Teresa