MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
HS: Day 2
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 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
Students in Grades 11 and 12 who will be
completing the OSSLT on October 20th will
have a mandatory practice session on Thursday,
October 13th. You will be receiving more
information in your homerooms. Please see Mrs. Brady in room 201 if you have
any questions. (AB Oct. 13)
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)
Any students interested in tutoring here at MT are asked to come to
Student Services to pick up an application. All grades and subject areas are
needed, especially for senior classes and math. You can earn $10 an hour or
tutor for your community service hours. (MP Oct. 13)
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.
Jostens' Rings is not only here today but also next
week on Thursday, October 13th at lunch time. Check out the posters
in the atrium and drop by Student Services to view some of their booklets!
(KW Oct. 13)
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
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
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