MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, April 8, 2016
HS Day 1 - 7/8 Day 3
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
April is National Poetry
Month and there will be a poetry
display in the Learning Commons. We’d like you to be part of the
display. Simply drop off a copy of your poem in the Learning Commons and
please stop by if you have any questions. (MP April 30)
Ski Club Refunds: All online refunds were done as of Friday, March 7th and should be in accounts by this
week. People who paid by cash or cheque can expect their cheques to be ready in
main office for pick-up by Monday, March 21st. Please remind your child to pick-up cheques!
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)
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 April 30)
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
7/8
School Play: There
will be an important meeting after school on the stage on Tuesday, April 12th
from 3:00-4:15pm. (LL April 12)
Grade 8 Students Interested in Tackle
Football: There will be a
meeting on Monday, April 11th during 7/8 lunch in room
119 for all Grade 8 students interested in playing high school tackle football
next year.
(AC April 11)
7&8 Swim Team Try-outs
-
Those interested in joining the 7&8 swim team are asked to sign
up on a list outside Mlle Pendergest's room (234). Try-outs will be
on held on April 12th from 3:15-4:15pm at Minto Recreation
Complex (3500 Cambrian Rd). Attendance is mandatory at the try-out to
be considered for the team. (CP & BL April 12)
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
Shakespeare
400: As
most of you know, the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's birth and death
is April 23. The English Department has BIG plans for April and
May. To kick things off, we invite students to participate in the
following activities:
1) Mural
Design submission:
- Choose a space in the first floor English/Resource wing
- Measure the space
- Provide a detailed ORIGINAL coloured drawing of your mural with a
Shakespearean theme.
- Due: April 29, 2016 to Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138
2) Spoken Word Showcase:
- Write a 1-2 minute spoken word poem on a
current theme of interest to high school students (appropriate language,
please)
- Perform the spoken word poem for a small
audience
- Perform the poem again during Education Week
(May 6)
Due for first performance: April 29 with Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138 after school. Please
drop by Rm 138 if you have questions or need suggestions! (JS April 29)
Girls Softball: All girls, from
grade 9 to 12, interested in playing in the city softball tournament are asked
to come to a very important planning meeting on Thursday, April
14th. The
meeting will be in room 301 at the beginning of lunch.
Please see Mrs. Robinson if you are unable to attend the meeting or if you have
any questions. (NR April 14)
Any grade 9-10 girl interested in trying-out for the Junior Girls Soccer Team is asked to
meet this THURSDAY (April 7th) in
the woodfloor gym from 3-4:30pm. Spread the word! (SM April 7)
Lights, Camera.....Dance! Mother Teresa’s
semi-formal Oscar-themed dance is rolling out the red carpet on the evening of
Thursday, April 21st. Be sure to vote for the awards nominees on
my.mths.ca before April 8th. Tickets will be on sale for $10.00 at
High School lunch the week of April 11th -14th. (EB April 14)
High School Football: There will be a meeting
on Monday, April 11th at the beginning of HS lunch in room
119 for all high school students interested in playing tackle football next
year. (AC April 11)
Equity and Inclusion: Equity is much different than equality. In fact, some of us see it as
"unfair" that certain people get perks; In fact, they are getting
what they need to be as successful as everyone else. Come discuss these issues
within our school and our community and more in room 310, next Monday,
April 11th at lunch.
***Note to teachers, sometimes, some of your students need some encouragement to make their voice heard. Feel free to ask some of your students that you think would have great input to come. (PC Apr 11)
***Note to teachers, sometimes, some of your students need some encouragement to make their voice heard. Feel free to ask some of your students that you think would have great input to come. (PC Apr 11)
Attention all Grade 11 and 12 students
attending the History Trip to Toronto, there is an important meeting Thursday, April 7th at lunch in room 304.
Room assignments and logistics will be discussed for the trip. If you are
not able to attend, please see Mrs. Galbraith this week to receive the
information. (MG April 6)
Any high school girls interested in playing touch football are asked to
sign up outside room 110. Please indicate your preferred position as defence,
offence, or quarterback. (MP April 7)
Jr.
Girls Soccer try-outs (grade 9 and 10) will be held *Wednesday April 6th and *Thursday
April 7th from 3-4 at MT (Field located across the street from the front of the
building, beside the baseball diamond). Full soccer gear is required,
please see Mr. Gervasi in room 309 for more details. *Weather Depending, check
announcements regularly. (MG - April 7)
Would
you like to BE YOUR OWN BOSS? ...start your own summer business? Applications are
currently being accepted for the Government of Ontario - Summer Company Program
which provides start-up money to kick-off a new summer business plus advice and
mentorship from local business leaders to help get the business up and running.
$3000
Grants
available... “Grant” means you don't have to pay
it back!!!!! Learn more on The Business Buzz board outside room 216
or visit the application advisory service in room 213 at lunch each day. Opportunity
is knocking! (SM April 30)
MT
Swim Team: End of season meeting. We will be handing out the
awards and pizza. You won't want to miss this one! Room 310 Friday April
8th. (April 8 BB/PC)
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
programs 2016: Flyers are available in Student Services.
Come see what camps are running this summer in our school and other OCSB
schools. Information on the International Languages Program (Elementary), is
posted on our Student Services' Board in the atrium. (KW
22 Apr)
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. Phone 613-822-2189. Email: Contact@Waupoos.com
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
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
Become
a Volunteer! May 1st is the CN Cycle for
CHEO.
For information: VOLUNTEERS@CNCYCLE.CA or 613-737-7979
(KW May 1)
Looking
for volunteers for Top Shelf 4 on 4 Barrhaven Ball Hockey Tournament
on May 15, 2016. Volunteer positions available pre-event
(paperwork collection, distribution of event posters) and event day
(Scoreboard, thirst station, set up, clean up, scorekeepers, runner,
referees) Please visit topshelf4on4barrhaven.ca for all
information. Complete the volunteer form online and submit to
Julie Clement at info@barrhavengetbusy.ca (KW May 15)
The Daffodil Gala which is a charity event taking
place at the Ottawa St. Anthony’s Soccer Italia Soccer Club (523 St. Anthony
Street) in support of the Canadian Cancer Society is looking for student
volunteers to support the committee on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Further
information can be found at: www.daffodilgala.ca .Please note that we will
require confirmation by noon March 23rdfor those who are interested
and available to commit their time. You will need to attend a brief
(1.5 hours) orientation session on Friday, April 8th, 2016 at the
Ottawa St. Anthony’s Soccer Italia Soccer Club. You need to arrive
at 4:00pm on Saturday, April 9th and volunteer through
to midnight. Dress is semi-formal/business casual - white shirt with
dark pants or skirt (no tights please). A meal will be provided for all
volunteers. For a full list of activities and requirements, please go to
Student Services. (KW April 9)
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)
LF a tutor for French and English tutor for a Grade 1 student (girl) and
Grade 3 student (boy), once or twice a week. House is located in
Stonebridge area. Please call Ms. Chen at 613-692-9655.
Thank you. (KW April 30)
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)
Run for Reach
Volunteers Needed: High school student volunteers needed for Sunday April 10th, at City Hall and along the Queen Elizabeth
Driveway. Event is a Run for a local charitable and self-funded organization
that promotes equality and justice for people with all disabilities. This is
REACH Canada’s 35th Anniversary! Please encourage all your students
to join this
#runforareason by volunteering.Volunteers are each asked to complete this form
and send to the link or send copy to Run for Reach Volunteer
Coordinator: runforreachcoordinator@gmail.com (KW April 10)
Reach is
looking for volunteers for the 2016 Run for Reach,
Sunday April 10th 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sign-up online HERE OR Download a volunteer form HERE
Sunday April 10th 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sign-up online HERE OR Download a volunteer form HERE
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
U.S. College Expo: Wednesday April 27, 2016 from
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the National Gallery of Canada.
Learn about U.S.
Admissions process, NCAA, Common Application and network with
Representatives from American Colleges and Universities. Find more information
on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), how to meet NCAA
eligibility, which sports qualify for scholarships, what U.S. Coaches looking
for, SAT/ACT and SAT Subject Tests, Prep School, vs. Community College
and costs of going to an American College Admission is free but you must
register online:http://uscollegeexpo.com/register.html
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.
(April 27)
PARISHES SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY