MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

HS Day 1

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Grade 8 - 11 Course Selection Information Night for Parents Tuesday, February 28th at 6:30 p.m. (MP Feb. 28)

Could everyone who submitted art or writing for the Royal Canadian Legion Contest, please come to room 230 to pick up their work.  It has been returned to the school.   Thanks!  (JB Feb. 3)

Awesome Authors Contest: Do you like to write or draw poems, cartoons, or comics? Would you like to enter a contest for a chance to win a cash prize and see your work published in a bilingual anthology entitled Pot-Pourri?  Teens (up to 17 years old) are invited to submit their work in English or French, to the Awesome authors contest. Contestants can enter online (see links below) or in person at any branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Please provide 2 copies of your work if you are submitting it in person. The contest ends Mon. Feb. 13th, 2017. (AH Feb. 10)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

7/8 Boys Hockey: All 7/8 boys interested in the hockey team are reminded to sign up online at the following website: https://goo.gl/forms/Y34O6boo78REvujG2 The deadline to sign up is Monday, February 6th, 2017. Please see Mr. Connor in room 333 if you have any questions or concerns. (BC Feb. 6th)

Reeds: Any 7/8 student who had Music during their first Arts block and owe Mr. Card "Reed" money, please make sure you pay for the reeds as soon as possible. You will not receive your report cards until these school fees have been paid. (IC Feb 10)

Learning Commons: 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

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

New York City Trip 2017: Those students who are going on the New York City trip in May are asked to meet in Room 136 on Friday, February, 3^rd 2017at the start of lunch (11:30am). This is a mandatory meeting for all students as key information will be discussed and hotel room accommodations will be decided upon. (MR Feb. 3)

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)

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.

​It's here!  The Winter 2017 Driver Education Program Registration Form is now available in Student Services.  Students may register online at conted.ocsb.ca or by mailing/faxing/dropping off the registration form to the Continuing Education Department (570 West Hunt Club Road). Registration runs until February 22nd.  Classes start on March 1st at Mother Teresa High School if enough students register. (KW Feb. 22)

Registration forms for the Winter 2017 Night School Program with the public board​ are now available in Student Services.  Once you have completed your form and have signatures from your counsellor and parent along with your student status sheet, you must register in person at 440 Albert Street from Monday, January 23rd to Thursday, February 16th.   The registration office is open from January 23rd to Thursday, February 16th from 9 am to 4 pm.  The office will close at 6pm on Jan 26th/Feb 2nd/Feb 9th and 7:30 on Feb 16th.  The Winter session runs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm to 9:51pm.  First night is Tuesday, February 21st and last night is Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Woodroffe HS (2410 Georgina Drive)

Free SAT Workshop Feb 14th from 7-9pm: A free workshop exploring how to study for SAT's, how it is considered in the Admission process, what the new SAT looks like as well as some tips to help along the way.

For more info and to Register visit:   bit.ly/SATworkshop. (JH Feb. 10)

Looking for a french tutor, one day a week, (community service hours opportunity, could lead to a paying job) for a grade 2 student attending Msgr Paul Baxter school.  Family lives close to the school.  ​Please contact Benny at either 613-710-0883 or 613-627-4965.  (KW)

LF a french tutor for a Grade 5 immersion student who attends Msgr Paul Baxter School, to tutor twice a week.  Tutor for community service hours or willing to pay. Please contact Mr. Diceman at 613-809-8125. (KW)

The Milk Bags 4 Haiti Club meets on Wednesdays at senior lunch time in the career centre. We are in need of specific milk bags to continue our mats project. If you have any of the following milk bags at home that you are willing to part with, please send them to school to the attention of ​Mrs. Watkinson.  Thank you.

Neilson brand: red, light blue, dark blue, green

Sealtest brand: med/dark blue, light purple, light blue, red

Beatrice brand: light and dark blue

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 )

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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 )

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

Any Grade 12 student interested in writing the DELF French exam is invited to see Mme Laconi in Portable 2 today (February 1^st) or tomorrow (February 2^nd) for registration forms. Spaces are limited. (SL Feb. 2)

Attention Grade 12 students.  St. Luke’s can use 3-4 volunteers to help out with Paint Night at St Luke on February 3^rd from 6pm to 9pm.  They will be setting up tables and chairs for the first hour and then 2 will help with canteen and 2 to walk around helping with the painting stuff.  For more information, please see Mrs. O'Sullivan.  Thank you. (MO Feb. 3)

Graduation Portraits retake dates are Monday, February 13, 2017 and Tuesday, February 14, 2017.

You may book your appointment online:  go to bookmygrad.ca. Enter our school code: MTH. Select your sitting type, date and time. (KW Feb. 14)

PARISHES SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY

St. Andrew’s Parish: For information please visit www.saintandrewparish.ca.

St. Monica’s Parish: For information please visit www.st-monica.com

St. Patrick’s Fallowfield: For information please visit www.stpatricks.nepean.on.ca

MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Awesome Authors Contest: Do you like to write or draw poems, cartoons, or comics? Would you like to enter a contest for a chance to win a cash prize and see your work published in a bilingual anthology entitled Pot-Pourri?  Teens (up to 17 years old) are invited to submit their work in English or French, to the Awesome authors contest. Contestants can enter online (see links below) or in person at any branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Please provide 2 copies of your work if you are submitting it in person. The contest ends Mon. Feb. 13th, 2017. (AH Feb. 10)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Reeds: Any 7/8 student who had Music during their first Arts block and owe Mr. Card "Reed" money, please make sure you pay for the reeds as soon as possible. You will not receive your report cards until these school fees have been paid. (IC Feb 10)

Learning Commons: 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

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)

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.

​It's here!  The Winter 2017 Driver Education Program Registration Form is now available in Student Services.  Students may register online at conted.ocsb.ca or by mailing/faxing/dropping off the registration form to the Continuing Education Department (570 West Hunt Club Road). Registration runs until February 22nd.  Classes start on March 1st at Mother Teresa High School if enough students register. (KW Feb. 22)

Registration forms for the Winter 2017 Night School Program with the public board​ are now available in Student Services.  Once you have completed your form and have signatures from your counsellor and parent along with your student status sheet, you must register in person at 440 Albert Street from Monday, January 23rd to Thursday, February 16th.   The registration office is open from January 23rd to Thursday, February 16th from 9 am to 4 pm.  The office will close at 6pm on Jan 26th/Feb 2nd/Feb 9th and 7:30 on Feb 16th.  The Winter session runs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm to 9:51pm.  First night is Tuesday, February 21st and last night is Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Woodroffe HS (2410 Georgina Drive)

Free SAT Workshop Feb 14th from 7-9pm: A free workshop exploring how to study for SAT's, how it is considered in the Admission process, what the new SAT looks like as well as some tips to help along the way.

For more info and to Register visit:   bit.ly/SATworkshop. (JH Feb. 10)

Looking for a french tutor, one day a week, (community service hours opportunity, could lead to a paying job) for a grade 2 student attending Msgr Paul Baxter school.  Family lives close to the school.  ​Please contact Benny at either 613-710-0883 or 613-627-4965.  (KW)

LF a french tutor for a Grade 5 immersion student who attends Msgr Paul Baxter School, to tutor twice a week.  Tutor for community service hours or willing to pay. Please contact Mr. Diceman at 613-809-8125. (KW)

The Milk Bags 4 Haiti Club meets on Wednesdays at senior lunch time in the career centre. We are in need of specific milk bags to continue our mats project. If you have any of the following milk bags at home that you are willing to part with, please send them to school to the attention of ​Mrs. Watkinson.  Thank you.

Neilson brand: red, light blue, dark blue, green

Sealtest brand: med/dark blue, light purple, light blue, red

Beatrice brand: light and dark blue

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 )

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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 )

LF Voluneteers to come together to maintain/supervise the South Nepean outdoor rink at Ken Ross park.

The general duties are as follows: (KZ Jan. 31)

Maintenance:

-          Establish an ice surface within 10 days of being directed to do so by the City  (usually around December 15^th, weather permitting)

Ongoing maintenance of the rink including:

-          Removal of snow within 12 hours of minor snowfalls and 24 hours of major snowfalls

-          Flooding of rink 4 times/week as weather permits, outside of regular operating hours

-          Maintaining an emergency access route to the rink from the street

-          Reporting of hazards, injuries and incidents to the City 

Supervision:

-          Minimum 30 hours/week of supervision spread across 6 days

-          Ensure the rink is supervised by a responsible adult aged 16 years or older

-          Make changing facility available to the public during operating hours

-          Record attendance statistics hourly

-          Have a first aid kit on site during operating hours

 A small grant is available to assist volunteers with this endeavor. Any questions, please contact Chantal Pelletier, Program Co-ordinator : Chantal.Pelletier@ottawa.ca

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

Attention Grade 12 students.  St. Luke’s can use 3-4 volunteers to help out with Paint Night at St Luke on February 3^rd from 6pm to 9pm.  They will be setting up tables and chairs for the first hour and then 2 will help with canteen and 2 to walk around helping with the painting stuff.  For more information, please see Mrs. O'Sullivan.  Thank you. (MO Feb. 3)

PARISHES SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY

St. Andrew’s Parish: For information please visit www.saintandrewparish.ca.

St. Monica’s Parish: For information please visit www.st-monica.com

St. Patrick’s Fallowfield: For information please visit www.stpatricks.nepean.on.ca

MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Friday, January 27, 2017

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Awesome Authors Contest: Do you like to write or draw poems, cartoons, or comics? Would you like to enter a contest for a chance to win a cash prize and see your work published in a bilingual anthology entitled Pot-Pourri?  Teens (up to 17 years old) are invited to submit their work in English or French, to the Awesome authors contest. Contestants can enter online (see links below) or in person at any branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Please provide 2 copies of your work if you are submitting it in person. The contest ends Mon. Feb. 13th, 2017. (AH Feb. 10)

Songwriting Workshop: Have you ever tried to write a song? Would you like to be able to learn how to do it on the guitar? How about the ukulele? Never played before? No problem! Know how to play a little? Cool. This workshop will introduce you to some basic songwriting techniques including lyrics and 3-chord composition (it's all Bob Dylan worked with - seriously!) using a standard acoustic guitar or ukulele. All you need to bring is your instrument, some paper and a pencil.  For ages 13-18. Workshop takes place on Mon. Jan. 30th from 3-5 pm at the Ruth E. Dickinson Library at the Walter Baker Centre. The workshop is free, but space is limited, so registration is required. Please register at https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/songwriting-basics-workshop-teens-1 (AH Jan. 27)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Grade 7/8 Red Maple Reading Club - meeting on Friday Jan.27th during GR 7/8 lunch in the Library Learning Commons.  Be sure to bring your lunch. (MP Jan 27)

Auditions for the Charlie Brown musical will continue this week at lunch.  If you do not have a scheduled audition time, please see Mrs De Pippo in room 237 ASAP. (JD Jan 27)

7/8 Ambassadors: All grade 7 & 8 students interested in becoming an ambassador please come to a meeting at 12:45 on Friday, Jan 27th in the chapel. Grade 7&8 ambassadors will help out with Kindness week, interview nights, education week etc...Eat your lunch in the cafeteria first and then ask the supervisor on duty to come to the chapel for the meeting. (TC Jan. 27)

Reeds: Any 7/8 student who had Music during their first Arts block and owe Mr. Card "Reed" money, please make sure you pay for the reeds as soon as possible. You will not receive your report cards until these school fees have been paid. (IC Feb 10)

Grade 7/8 Badminton: A reminder that there is a grade 7 boys badminton try-out after school this Thursday, January 26th in the caf gym.  The grade 8 girls badminton try-out is after school this Friday, January 27th in the caf gym.  If you have any questions see Madame Kinloch in room 232. (JK Jan. 27)

Learning Commons: 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

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Learning Commons: Believe it or not, high school exams are just around the corner.  To help students prepare for exams, the Learning Commons will be available as a quiet study space from now until Friday, January 27th. This means that any loud or distracting behaviour will not be tolerated, even during the lunch hour. Students are also reminded that food & drinks are not allowed in the Learning Commons at any time. (AH Jan. 27)

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)

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.

​It's here!  The Winter 2017 Driver Education Program Registration Form is now available in Student Services.  Students may register online at conted.ocsb.ca or by mailing/faxing/dropping off the registration form to the Continuing Education Department (570 West Hunt Club Road). Registration runs until February 22nd.  Classes start on March 1st at Mother Teresa High School if enough students register. (KW Feb. 22)

Registration forms for the Winter 2017 Night School Program with the public board​ are now available in Student Services.  Once you have completed your form and have signatures from your counsellor and parent along with your student status sheet, you must register in person at 440 Albert Street from Monday, January 23rd to Thursday, February 16th.   The registration office is open from January 23rd to Thursday, February 16th from 9 am to 4 pm.  The office will close at 6pm on Jan 26th/Feb 2nd/Feb 9th and 7:30 on Feb 16th.  The Winter session runs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm to 9:51pm.  First night is Tuesday, February 21st and last night is Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Woodroffe HS (2410 Georgina Drive)

Free SAT Workshop Feb 14th from 7-9pm: A free workshop exploring how to study for SAT's, how it is considered in the Admission process, what the new SAT looks like as well as some tips to help along the way.

For more info and to Register visit:   bit.ly/SATworkshop. (JH Feb. 10)

Looking for a french tutor, one day a week, (community service hours opportunity, could lead to a paying job) for a grade 2 student attending Msgr Paul Baxter school.  Family lives close to the school.  ​Please contact Benny at either 613-710-0883 or 613-627-4965.  (KW)

LF a french tutor for a Grade 5 immersion student who attends Msgr Paul Baxter School, to tutor twice a week.  Tutor for community service hours or willing to pay. Please contact Mr. Diceman at 613-809-8125. (KW)

The Milk Bags 4 Haiti Club meets on Wednesdays at senior lunch time in the career centre. We are in need of specific milk bags to continue our mats project. If you have any of the following milk bags at home that you are willing to part with, please send them to school to the attention of ​Mrs. Watkinson.  Thank you.

Neilson brand: red, light blue, dark blue, green

Sealtest brand: med/dark blue, light purple, light blue, red

Beatrice brand: light and dark blue

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 )

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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 )

LF Voluneteers to come together to maintain/supervise the South Nepean outdoor rink at Ken Ross park.

The general duties are as follows: (KZ Jan. 31)

Maintenance:

-          Establish an ice surface within 10 days of being directed to do so by the City  (usually around December 15^th, weather permitting)

Ongoing maintenance of the rink including:

-          Removal of snow within 12 hours of minor snowfalls and 24 hours of major snowfalls

-          Flooding of rink 4 times/week as weather permits, outside of regular operating hours

-          Maintaining an emergency access route to the rink from the street

-          Reporting of hazards, injuries and incidents to the City 

Supervision:

-          Minimum 30 hours/week of supervision spread across 6 days

-          Ensure the rink is supervised by a responsible adult aged 16 years or older

-          Make changing facility available to the public during operating hours

-          Record attendance statistics hourly

-          Have a first aid kit on site during operating hours

 A small grant is available to assist volunteers with this endeavor. Any questions, please contact Chantal Pelletier, Program Co-ordinator : Chantal.Pelletier@ottawa.ca

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

Attention Grade 12 students.  St. Luke’s can use 3-4 volunteers to help out with Paint Night at St Luke on February 3^rd from 6pm to 9pm.  They will be setting up tables and chairs for the first hour and then 2 will help with canteen and 2 to walk around helping with the painting stuff.  For more information, please see Mrs. O'Sullivan.  Thank you. (MO Feb. 3)

PARISHES SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY

St. Andrew’s Parish: For information please visit www.saintandrewparish.ca.

St. Monica’s Parish: For information please visit www.st-monica.com

St. Patrick’s Fallowfield: For information please visit www.stpatricks.nepean.on.ca