MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, March 4, 2016
HS Day 1 - 7/8 Day 5
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Grade 8 - 11
students: Course selections for next year are to be completed on myBlueprint by Monday, March 7,
2016 @9:00 a.m. (MP March 7)
MT Musical Theatre – It’s been over two years since
Mother Teresa High school put on its last musical production and it’s time now
to start thinking about doing one for next year, but……. we need your
help! We need you, the grade 8 to 11 students of Mother Teresa High
School, to help us decide what show to choose. We need those of you who
are singers, actors, instrumentalists as well as those interested in working
behind the scenes to come to the stage after school at 3pm on Monday, March 7th and show us what sort of talent base
we have and just how big a show we can do. Keep the music theatre
tradition alive at MT. Be There! (RL March 7)
A reminder to parents to please not do
any pick-ups (or have cars) in the traffic circle between 2:45-3:05pm. We
appreciate your understanding to this matter. (MC)
Any Students who wanted to order a yearbook but did not do so in the
Fall, will have another opportunity between February 29th and March 11th. The Yearbook
staff will be available in the atrium over the lunch hours to take orders. A reminder.... the yearbooks are $40.00 and
can be paid for with on-line payment, by cheque or with cash. Don’t miss
out! Plan to get your yearbook during the first week of March
Also, if you are unsure as to whether or not
you purchased a yearbook for your child(ren), you can look in your online
banking profile in the payment history. This is available whether you paid
online or not. (AP March 11)
A reminder that the visitor parking
spaces at the front of the building are for those visiting our school, they are
not intended for students or staff. (MK March30)
Learning
Commons Seminar Room - When not booked by a
class, The Learning Commons Seminar Room will be a designated quiet study
space.
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
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!)
Grade
7/8 Photo Club will meet in room 339 on Wednesdays at 12:40. (HL)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
TWO spots
have opened up for the New
York City trip in May - these
spots are open to male
students - if you are in
grade 11 or 12 and are interested in joining the trip please see Mr. Rowley in
Room 136 for more information before Wednesday, March 9th 2016. (MR March 9)
Ontario
Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) for grade 10 students will be
written on Thursday, March
31st during both periods 1&2.
The test has 2 sections (75 min/section) All students will have preparation
during their English classes but students who would like some extra tips/help
or who had English during the first semester and would like some last minute
help or tips are welcome to see Mrs. Brady in 201. All students are
encouraged to visit http://www.eqao.com/en for more
information. (AB
March 30)
Grade 9-12 students: On Sunday March
20th, Engineer’s Without Borders Carleton will be hosting their second annual
Global Engineering Youth Summit (GEYS). GEYS is a one day conference for
high-school students where they have the opportunity to visit Carleton
University and learn about the impact of engineering on a global
scale. The day’s events include multiple workshops themed around topics
such as aeronautics, improvement in medical devices, women in engineering,
technical design and political impact. Students will also attend a keynote
speech from a speaker influential in the global engineering community. The
event is held at no charge for the students, includes lunch and will be held locally
on Carleton University’s Campus. Apply online before March 6th:
www.carleton.ewb.ca/youth-summit/ See
Ms. D'Angela in room 211 at the beginning of period 2 for further info. (ED March 4)
Student Services Appointments: Students in grade 9 -12
who wish to meet with their Guidance Counsellors now make appointments on-line
through their my.mths.ca account. The appointment time will be sent
to the student's school email account. Students should be checking their email
regularly. Students in grade 7&8 are asked to continue to make the
appointment request in Students Services. (JH March 11)
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.
LF for a Tutor (math, organizational
skills) for a Grade 6
student (boy) from St. Luke School. Looking to pay $15/hour, twice a week
right after school. Please contact Leanna McCaffrey at 613-986-8981.
Thank you. (KW March 30)
Summer Job and Volunteer
Opportunities for
students at Waupoos Family Farm.
Come see information sheet in
Student Services for job descriptions. Summer volunteer opportunities include assisting
with programming, cottage clean-up, laundry, animal care, gardening, weeding,
painting, crafts, outdoor games, etc. Mondays to Saturdays available.
Summer volunteers are encouraged to participate one day per week, for 6 to 8
weeks. Interview and police check required. Must be a minimum of 14 years
to apply as a volunteer. Phone613-822-2189. Email: Contact@Waupoos.com
March
Break Camp Flyers for Grade 7 students are now available in Student
Services. (KW March 11)
The City of Ottawa Parks, Recreation & Culture and Hummingbird Music
are hosting the 35th Annual Student Showcase at the Centrepointe
Theatre - Studio Theatre, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Saturday,
April 23, 2016, from 5pm to midnight. Showcase your talent in Battle
of the Bands, Singer Songwriter, Poetry Slam
Competitions for High School Youth. Entry Deadline is March
15, 2016. Auditions are March 22-23, 2016.
For more information or to register, please contact Jeff Logan at ottawastudentshowcase@ottawa.ca. Tickets
are $10. (KW March 15)
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
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
LF Voluneteers for Run for Reach: We are pleased to invite
your school to participate in the 31st annual Run for Reach, taking place on Sunday
April 10, 2016 at City Hall. We would like to offer your students a unique
and exciting opportunity to obtain their volunteer credits for their high
school diploma. Volunteer positions include Set Up / Tear Down, Information
Booth, On Route – barricades & water and more. Bands, duos and trios are
also invited to play music for the participants and spectators along the Rideau
Canal. By volunteering on race day, students will have the chance to win a
great prize in our Volunteer Appreciation Raffle. Additionally, we would be
delighted to have your students and staff members join in the 5 km Team
Challenge. For more information please
visit: By email: runforreachcoordinator@gmail.com
By mail to Reach Canada, 400 Coventry Road, Ottawa, ON K1K 2C7 (KW April 10)
LF Volunteers for CN Cycle for
CHEO: On
Sunday, May 1, 2016 we are holding our annual CN Cycle for CHEO, the
hospital’s largest pediatric cancer fundraising event which last year raised
over $942,000 for CHEO. Funds raised are
used to support lifesaving cancer research and treatment at CHEO. This fun, non-competitive event offers a wide
range of cycling (15K, 35K, 70K) and walking (2K, 5K) routes for people of all
ages and abilities. In order to make
this a safe and enjoyable event, we need many volunteers especially Route
Assistants! Please log on to
www.cncycle.ca , check out the position descriptions and sign up
today! You will receive an automatic
confirmation e-mail when you register on-line, confirming the time and area for
which
you have been scheduled. A reminder
e-mail will be sent on Tuesday, April 26, 2016.
High
School Students – CN Cycle for CHEO is a great way to earn (6) volunteer
hours. Register online
with
your friends at www.cncycle.ca.
Volunteers get a free bbq, t-shirt, a chance to win prizes and best
of all,
the opportunity to help the children at CHEO.(KW April 26)
LF a French Tutor (2 nights a week) for an 11-year old
boy who lives in the Stonebridge area.
If interested, please
contact Marcia at marcia11aug@yahoo.ca or telephone at 613-692-6954.
(KW)
Volunteer
Opportunity, Sunday, April 24th, 2016 at the Jean Talon
Building, 170 Tunney's Pasture Driveway, for the Ottawa Mandarin MS Walk.
Apply: http://bit/ly/VolunteerOttawaMSWalk. For more
information, call 613-728-1583 ex 3323; info.ottawa@mssociety.ca (KW
April 24)
LF Volunteer Score Keeper's for the Year End Midget Boys
Basketball Tournament. This is a great opportunity for those who have not
completed their volunteer requirements, for those who are looking to get ahead
in their volunteer hours or for those who just would like to add to their
portfolio!
When: Friday, April
2nd – Sunday, April 3, 2016
Location: Longfield Davidson Heights
HS
Reward: up to 40 volunteer hours
available
Experience: none required......we will
train you.
*Pizza Lunch on
the Saturday provided.
*sheets signed only on
the Sunday, after the tournament has completed*
Priority given to those who sign up for whole weekend.
For more information, please contact at: James Turner, Vice President,
Recreation Boys Nepean Blue Devils Basketball Association. Midget Boys
Convenor. West End Basketball Association Chair West End Basketball Association:VPrec@nepeanbluedevils.ca 613-899-2139 (cell)
(KZ April 2)
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
Important Information Regarding Prom
2016: As of March 1st, on-line payment will be available for prom tickets ($85
each). Tickets will also be available
for sale, in person, from March 28 - April 1 in the Atrium and can be paid
for with cash or cheque (made out to Mother Teresa High School). Grade 12
students wishing to purchase tickets must
first visit my.mths and register for prom. Students will not be given their
tickets until their account with the school is cleared, their community service
hours have been documented and they have returned their signed prom agreement. (MC April 1)
Are you interested in starting your own company this summer? Unsure
about where to start and how to finance it? The Summer Company Program has lots
of advice and possible funding up to $3000. For more information, visitwww.ontario.ca/summercompany.
(JH March 11)
US
College Expo Canada - Supporting Canadian students who are considering
US educational options. Free Admission. Info and Pre-registration required at USCOLLEGEEXPO.COM
Ottawa-Wednesday, April 27, 2016, 6pm to 9pm
at the National Gallery of Canada
PARISHES SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY