MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
HS: Day 1
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Learning Commons: It's time to start using those shiny new
student cards! Starting this week, students will need to bring their student
cards to the Learning Commons
to check out books, iPads, chromebooks, etc. Please make sure you bring
your student card with you - this makes the check out process faster & more
accurate, especially during peak times. Didn't get a student card yet? You can
still use your card from last year, since your student number has not changed. (AH Oct. 8)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Grade 7/8 Photo Club will start Wednesday October 5th in room 240 at lunch. Bring
your lunch to room 240 at 12:20 to sign up, share ideas, see what it is all
about. Would you like to take pictures for the MT yearbook? Do you
want to learn how to improve your photographic techniques? Do you need a
creative outlet? Would you like to enter a photo contest? No camera
required. If you have questions see Mrs Lindale in room 240. (HL Oct. 5)
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 Boys and Girls Wrestling Team: All boys and girls interested in the 7/8 Wrestling Team
are asked to come to an important meeting at lunch on Tuesday, October 4th, 2016 in
room 333. Please Mr Quinn or Mr Connor for any questions. (BC Oct. 4)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
During the lunch period, no High School student is permitted on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the
new wing which is the 7/8 classroom areas. (MK)
School
Literacy Test: All students at MTHS eligible to write (Grade
10) or rewrite (Grade 11/12) the OSSLT (Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test)
will have an opportunity to write this test on October 20, 2016 which
will be totally online. Please visit the website listed here for practice
of the online version of the test. Students can get familiar with the test
now. Practice Literacy Test. (AB Oct. 20)
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 Irish
Experience Summer Programs in Ireland. 27 days in duration and offers 110
hours of instructional time to fulfill requirements of the Ontario Ministry of
Education curriculum requirements. Grade 11 English (ENG3U),Grade 12 English
(ENG4U),Grade 12 English (ENG4C)
Grade 12
Studies in Literature (ETS4C). Check out their website for further
information and program costs at: www.irishexperience.com
(KW )
US
College Expo - October 18-19, 2016 Toronto, Ontario
All
parents and students are welcome. Connect with US college representatives,
learn about admissions timelines and eligibility requirements for international
students, etc...
Tuesday,
October 18th - York Mills Collegiate Institute, Toronto, 6pm to 8pm
Wednesday,
October 19th - Oakville Trafalgar HS, Oakville, 7pm to 9pm.
Free
admission. Pre-registration required at USCOLLEGEEXPO.COM/SchoolTours (KW Oct. 19)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Embassy Chef Challenge: Thursday Nov 3 from 5:00-10:00pm International
Chefs are competing in a competition with over 400 guests. They need
volunteers to help clear the dishes. A pizza dinner will be provided for
volunteers. See Mr. Hallarn if you
are interested. (JH
Oct. 21)
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)
Leisure at Carleton Lodge Long Term Care Home: Do you need your 40 hours of community
service? Then contact us…You can register for one or more of the following
assignments:
-
Work in the Tuck Shop
-
Help at church services
-
Help out at mealtime –
-Help
Recreation staff with activities
If
you are interested, go to http://ottawa.ca/en/volunteering-city- ottawa and
complete an application in the “Student
Program” option for Carleton Lodge. This site also provides more available
assignment opportunities Students are expected to commit to a minimum of 2
hours of volunteering per visit, work on a regular schedule, and to abide by
the rules of the Home. If you have any questions, please contact Kim at: kimc6193@gmail.com (KZ )
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)
PARISHES SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY