MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
HS Day 2 - 7/8 Day 4
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Students with overdue books and fines are asked to go to the Learning
Commons after morning announcements. (MP Jan. 29)
Tuesday, January 12th: HS racers only lunch in room 303
Wednesday, January 13th: dry land after school -weight room
Thursday, January 14th: dry land after school -weight room
Tuesday, February 2nd : All Catholic Race Mont Cascades 7 am-4 pm
Monday, February 8th: Re-scheduled training day at Mont Ste. Marie 7 am- 4 pm
Wednesday, February 17th: NCSSAA Alpine Championship Slalom Camp Fortune 7 -4pm
Thursday February 18th: NCSSAA Alpine Championship Giant Slalom Camp Fortune 7-4
- Immediately
return all Allerject devices to your local pharmacy.
- All
Allerject epinephrine auto-injectors returned by patients to their
pharmacist with an expiry date between October 2015 and December 2016
inclusively continue to be eligible for replacement at no cost to the
patient.
- Please provide the school with a replacement (if you haven’t already done so). (MC Feb. 1)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
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
Attention Grade 10 Students or students who will be writing the OSSLT this March:
Mother Teresa High School wishes to inform you of the opportunity for
your child to participate in an after school literacy development course. This
course is of special interest to students who want to access additional
literacy instruction to maximize their success as they prepare for the Gr. 10
EQAO Literacy test. The test will be written on Thursday March 31st,
2016. The purpose of the class will focus on gaining confidence in
critical literacy in a developmental and interactive learning environment.
The course will be offered Tuesday and Thursday after school for 6 weeks from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 and ending Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016. Students would benefit most by attending every session. It will be held from 3:00-4:30 each Tuesday and Thursday. Please contact Mrs. Brady(room 201) or Mr. O'Connor for a permission form. (AB Jan. 22)
The course will be offered Tuesday and Thursday after school for 6 weeks from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 and ending Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016. Students would benefit most by attending every session. It will be held from 3:00-4:30 each Tuesday and Thursday. Please contact Mrs. Brady(room 201) or Mr. O'Connor for a permission form. (AB Jan. 22)
A
reminder to all members of the H.S. Girls' Hockey Team to bring their
jerseys back ASAP to Mr. Gervasi in room 309 or Mr. Whitten in room
130. Thanks! (MG Jan. 21)
Writing
Contest -
Calling all poets and short story writers! Carleton University's English
Department is sponsoring a poetry and short fiction competition. This
year's theme is "Encounters with Technology". First and second
place finishers will have their work published. As well, winners will
receive cash prizes. Register online. Due date: February 19. (JS
Feb. 19)
Debate Club - The debate club will meet January 18th, February 8th, 22nd, March 7th. Meetings will resume again after the March Break. No experience needed. New students always welcome. Room 138. (JS Mar 7)
Debate Club - The debate club will meet January 18th, February 8th, 22nd, March 7th. Meetings will resume again after the March Break. No experience needed. New students always welcome. Room 138. (JS Mar 7)
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.
VIRTUAL VOLUNTEER FAIR 2016- By Volunteer Ottawa: Participate in our interactive Virtual Volunteer Fair 2016 and explore local youth volunteer opportunities that fit your interests.
Who can join? Open to all local high school
students
What to expect? Interact with numerous local
organizations who are looking to recruit youth volunteers! Each virtual booth
will provide a brief overview video of the organization, discuss the volunteer
opportunities it has to offer, connect to the organization’s social media, and
even allow students to chat LIVE with a representative from the organization.
Participating
organizations: 12 local not-for-profit organizations, including: AIDS Committee of
Ottawa, Arthritis Society, Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Diabetes
Association, Capital Velo Fest Inc., Carlingview Manor, CNIB, DeafBlind Ontario
Services, LiveWorkPlay, Meals on Wheels Ottawa, Ottawa Power Wheelchair Hockey
League, and St. Patrick’s Home of Ottawa,.
Why: This online fair is a great way to
link participants with organizations that can help them build a resume with
valuable experience, fulfill hours to give back to the community, and connect
with organizations that interest them.
When? Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Time to be announced.
*Note: The virtual volunteer fair will only be accessible live at
specified hours
Where? Online, from the comfort of anywhere
you can receive Internet access
What do you
need? Computer access is
required (i.e., computer lab, library, online or even mobile device). A link to
the site will be follow shortly to interested individuals.
If interested, or
for more information, please contact sabiha@volunteerottawa.ca or call 613-736-5266
ext. 157. (MP Jan. 22)
Portfolio-Info Night
at University of Ottawa. January 21st,2016 from 7-9pm, Department of Visual
Arts 100 Laurier east (room 114).Applicants are encouraged to bring a selection
of their best work (6-8 works) and their sketchbook for personal feedback and
advice about how to prepare the portfolio. Professors and masters students will
share tips on photographing work and preparing it for digital uploading. They
will also give an introduction to Slideroom, our digital portfolio portal.
Visit the SlideRoom: https://ottawauvisualarts.slideroom.com or http://arts.uottawa/visualarts/additional-admission-requirements. (KW-
Jan 21)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
LF a French Tutor (2 nights a week) for an 11-year old
boy who lives in the Stonebridge area.
(KW)
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
Are you interested in the field
of Journalism, reporting, social media? The CBC is running a Live Stream of a behind the scene look at these
professions. Saturday January 23, 2016
10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Pacific Time)
Join the live stream on cbc.ca/bc and/or
stream via Periscope @CBCVancouver. (JH Jan. 22)
Do you have questions about our programs, admission
process, financial aid, scholarships? Come to Saint Paul University’s OPEN HOUSE on
January 27th from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. 4 Scholarships valued at $1,000 will
be awarded. The
School of Counselling, Psychotherapy and Spirituality will give an information
session of their programs! Be sure not to miss it! English sessions will be
given as follows: 5:00 to 5:30pm, 6:00 to 6:30pm. (KW
- Jan 27)
PARISHES SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY