MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, September 22, 2016
HS: Day 1
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Grade 7/8 Students are invited to visit the Learning
Commons before school. Lunch passes have to be signed
out every day.
Days for Gr.7/8 will alternate:
Mondays: Gr.7/8
Wednesdays & Fridays: Gr. 7 only
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Gr.8 only
Red
Maple (the Grade 7/8 Book Club) is coming soon. Please
sign up in the Learning Commons.
7/8 Girls Volleyball: There will be an
important tryout for any girls in grade 7 and 8 wishing to be part of the
Volleyball team Monday, September 26th after school (3:00-4:00) as well as Thursday,
September, 29th and Friday, September 30th. Be on time and ready to go! (MC Sept. 30)
7/8 Soccer: The 7 and 8 soccer practice
scheduled for tonight is
cancelled for the boys and girls. The
next practice will be Tuesday,
Sept. 27th, 2016. (CN Sept. 27)
Boys and
Girls Rugby: Boys & Girls rugby try outs will continue this week!
Try outs will take place on Monday,
September 19th & Wednesday, September 21st
from 3:00-4:00pm. Please bring cleats if you have them and
water. Meet in the courtyard. If it rains, try outs will be
re-scheduled. (JD Sept.
21)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Peer Helpers: There will be an important meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27th at
lunch in room 310 for all peer helpers. We will discuss your first
classroom visits and get ready for the second classroom visit. (CR Sept. 27)
Cappies: All Cappies (new and old) must stop by Mrs. Simpson's room before the
end of the day Friday, September 24 to pick up permission
forms. These are to be returned by Monday, September 26. (JS Sept. 26)
High
School Cross Country: Reminder to pay fees and submit permission
forms by Friday, September 23rd in order to participate in next week's
meet. Forms can be submitted to Mrs. Galbraith in room 304. Payment
is by cheque/cash or online. (MG Sept. 23)
Improv at Lunch! If
you would like to be part of MT's Improv Team, please attend a meeting at lunch
on the stage on Friday, September 23. All are welcome. No experience
necessary. (MR Sept. 23)
HS
Girls Field Hockey - First Practice of the Season – Wednesday, September 21st @ 3pm. All girls MUST have proper
equipment to practice - shinguards, ankleguards, mouthguard and appropriate footwear
(running shoes are ok, but cleats are preferred).Note: White soccer socks and black spandex shorts will also be required
for games. Game #1 this Thursday, September
22nd (vs. Woodroffe HS) at
MINTO - 4:15pm.
(CP Sept 22)
iPad Setup Survey: All HS students are asked to log in to my.mths.ca,
and complete the iPad Setup Survey by clicking on the link.
The short survey should only take a few moments, and will help us determine if
your iPad is successfully set up with all of the MTHS apps. Students who do not
have an iPad are also asked to complete the survey. Please note: Each
student will only be able to answer the survey once, but can go back and edit
their response if necessary. (AH Sept. 23)
New York Trip: There are 4 spots remaining
for this year's New York City Trip - any Grade 11 or 12
student still interested in joining the trip must bring in their permission
forms and the first non refundable deposit before September, 30th 2016.
If you have any questions please see Mr. Rowley in Room 136. (MR Sept. 30)
Cappies: Potential new Cappies
are asked to submit their film reviews on or before September 21 to
Rm 138. The FULL team list will be on the door of Rm 138
by September 22nd. Cappie writers are reminded to check
the announcements regularly for upcoming training session dates. Thank
you for the interest in the program, but we can only take four new Cappies this
year. Hopefully, you will get another opportunity next year! (JS Sept. 22)
High School Golf: Experienced low handicap
HS golfers are invited to sign up in room 315, Thursday and Friday this week. Four spots only are available! Tournament
will be on September
26th. (KM Sept. 26)
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.
The MT Milk Bags Club will be running again this year. It's an easy way
to get 30 minutes of community service right here at the school. The Club will
meet on Wednesdays, 11:30am to noon, in the Career Centre.
For more
information, please see Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services. It's time to turn
those milk bags into beautiful, colourful, comfy sleeping mats! (KW Sept. 30)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers
Needed: Complete volunteer hours and raise money for Breast Cancer Research. October
1 & 2nd, 2016 Select a time and location of your choice at www.ottawa.myccsschedule.ca (KZ Oct. 2)
Watson’s Mill in
Manotick wants Volunteers for their Haunt Nights. They are looking for actors and
actresses who would like to take on main roles, as well as hair and make-up
artists.You will be needed for the evenings of October 20th, 21st,
and 22nd from 5pm to 10pm. You must be 14 or older and will need parental consent. Arrive
wearing a base layer of stretchy, comfy black clothing. Dress
warmly. Make sure you have transportation. You will be given pizza and
soft drinks. Groups of friends can volunteer together. You don't
have to do all three nights. Please email: programs@watsonsmill.com (KW Oct. 19)
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
Grade 12 students are asked to sign up for the grad2017 Remind
texts to receive information items throughout the year related
to University/College visits, Graduation,Prom, etc.text the message: mtgrad2017 to 705-230-0217.
(You do not need to download the App)
(JH Sept.
30)
Parents
of Grade 12 students: There will be a Parent Information Night on Thursday Sept 29 at 7:00 in the TLC (Library)The presentation will cover
information items including: University & College Applications,
Scholarships, Graduation, etc. (JH Sept.
30)
The Ontario Universities' Fair (OUF) is the only event where you
can see all 21 Ontario universities in one place. It's a once-a-year, free
event where attendees can talk directly with senior university faculty and
representatives. The OUF takes place September 23-25, 2016, at the Metro
Toronto Convention
Centre. Admission is free. New this year: Register for an OUF Passport – the easiest way for students and counsellors to share contact information with the universities. Registration is now open. Students are strongly encouraged to save time and get their Passport in advance: www.ouf.ca/passport For more information: Visit: www.ouf.ca Follow: @OntarioUniFair, #OUF2016 Attend: www.facebook.com/events/187862678234277
Centre. Admission is free. New this year: Register for an OUF Passport – the easiest way for students and counsellors to share contact information with the universities. Registration is now open. Students are strongly encouraged to save time and get their Passport in advance: www.ouf.ca/passport For more information: Visit: www.ouf.ca Follow: @OntarioUniFair, #OUF2016 Attend: www.facebook.com/events/187862678234277
(KW Sept. 25)
PARISHES SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY