MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, October 14, 2016
HS: Day 1
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Learning Commons: The Learning Commons will be CLOSED during HS lunch today for the
grade 7&8 Resiliency Day. (AH Oct. 14)
Learning Commons: Students MUST
have their student cards with them in order to check out
materials (book, iPads, Chromebooks, etc.). This will help speed up the check
out process for everyone, especially during busy times. Students who do
not have a student card will need to log in to my.mths.ca, print off a paper
copy with their student number and bar code, and bring this paper with them to the LC when
checking out materials. (AH Oct. 21)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
7/8 Boys Volleyball: The 7/8 Boys volleyball team will have
practices Thursday and Friday after
school this week from 3-4pm in the caf.
gym. (KH Oct. 14)
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.
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wrestling
- There will be an information meeting for all high school
students interested in joining the H.S.
Wrestling team on Wednesday, October 19th during
H.S. lunch in Room 333. (JL Oct. 19)
Perfect Pitch Competition Workshop - Do you plan to compete
in the annual High School Perfect Pitch Competition at Ottawa University this
year? (Spring 2017) The Business Department will be hosting workshops
this Friday, October 14th during periods 1, 2, and 3. If
you are not currently taking a business class but wish to attend, please visit
room 213 or room 216 for more info. (SM Oct. 14)
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)
H.S Boys' Varsity Hockey try-outs: will take place
on November 8th @ Nepean Sportsplex "2" from 3:30-4:30 and November
10 @ Walter Baker "B" from 3:30-4:30. This
is Contact Hockey so Full equipment is needed, please make sure that
you have a light and dark jersey with you. See Mr. Gervasi in room
309 for more details. (MG Nov. 10)
Business Club Meeting - Next meeting is Monday October 17th at
11:30 in room 213.
New members welcome! (SM Oct. 17)
Curling Team: All students (boys and girls) interested in participating in
the curling team are invited to a meeting on Tuesday, October 18th.
The meeting will take place in room 301 at the beginning of lunch.
Experience is helpful, but not mandatory. (NR Oct. 18)
High School
students will have an opportunity to buy out of class to see our Football team
play on Friday, Oct. 14 at 1:30. Students can pay $2.00
to buy out of class at lunch time only in the Atrium
from Tuesday to Friday. Students are expected to go to period 3
class on Friday and will then be issued a bracelet to leave class at 1:30 if
they have paid. (AC Oct. 14)
Do you have basketball score keeping
experience? Do you need community service hours? Mr. Rowley is looking for FOUR basketball score keeping experienced
students to volunteer to score keep for the Senior Boys' basketball season.
This will require 5 games after school at 4:00 pm between
December and February and 3 tournament games on the weekend of January 12-14 2017 - earn up to 20 community service
hours - if experienced and interested see Mr. Rowley in Room 136. (MR)
BOSTON ALMOST SOLD OUT!! 4 SPOTS REMAINING. Join the MT and St. Joes
students going to Boston in May.
What will we do?? How about a tour of Fenway Park before we see a game
vs. the Baltimore Orioles. How about a tour of Harvard University.
Ever heard of the Blue Man Group?? You will have after the trip. Oh
yeah... and a tour of Gillette Stadium (home of the Patriots) and a tour of
Boston Gardens (home of the Bruins and the Celtics). All of this plus the
New England Aquarium, the Freedom Trail, Ben and Jerry''s Ice cream factory and
shopping. Come see Mr. Baldin in room 216 to get an itinerary to discuss
with your parents. (LB Oct. 14)
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.
Driver Education Fall Program registration runs from today until October
19th.
Please
pick up your forms from Student Services. Classes are scheduled for
Wednesdays,
3:15pm to
6:00pm starting October 25th. Students must be at least 16yrs old and
have a G1 license prior to October 24th. (KW Oct.
19)
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
St Luke's is holding a Halloween Spooktacular event on Fri Oct 28th from 5-9
pm. Looking for highschool students who need volunteer hours. Below
is a description of the event: Fri Oct 28th. Set up 4-5pm. Event 5-9pm. Clean up
after. We need your help setting up tables, chairs, decorations, a haunted
house, games and raffle tables. We also need volunteers to run the games
and raffle tables with adult help, and help with clean up afterwards. If you're
interested in helping us, please email Krista at kdetmers@live.ca
(KW Oct. 28)
Embassy Chef Challenge: Thursday, November 3rd 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
This year's prom is May 26th. Go to my.mths.ca to vote
on your choice of theme. Voting closes on Thursday, October 13, at 11:30 am. (SL Oct. 13)
PARISHES SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY