MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL
~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, November 1,
2017
HS Day 2
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Scholastic Book Fair has arrived! Every
year Scholastic provides several amazing books and gifts to purchase in our
“bookstore” (Learning Commons Seminar Room). Both high school and intermediate
students are welcome to drop by before, after school, or during the lunch hour.
All funds raised are used to buy literacy resources for our Learning Commons. (NBD Nov. 16)
Remembrance Day Services at St. Mother Teresa Catholic H.S. on Friday,
November 10th:
Many of the staff and students at St. Mother
Teresa are busy preparing for our Remembrance Day Services on Nov.
10th. We would like to invite any parents/friends who are serving or have
served in the military/ police or other service fields. All that is
required is that you come in uniform and you will be seated at the front of the
gymnasium. The Services are scheduled for 9 am and
approximately 10 am. You have the option of staying for one or both
Services. There is a reception in the Learning Commons (library)
following the second Service. Please contact Jacqueline Kinloch by e-mail
if you are able to attend and/or if you have any questions.
jacqueline.kinloch@ocsb.ca. Of course, all parents/family of students at
SMT are welcome to attend the Services. (JK Nov. 10)
TITANWEAR
ORDERING TIME HAS ARRIVED. If you would like
to be the first to wear St. Mother Teresa Titanwear please let your parent know
that they can order on line. The flyer and the link is on the school
website under "Our School" at the bottom of the page. You can
come to room 216 any time to try on anything to figure out your size.
Grade 7/8's ..... come on up on your lunch if you like. (LB Nov. 13)
Halloween Spirit Week:
Wednesday
(November 1): Comfy Day
St. Mother Teresa
String Ensemble: Do you play a string instrument? Would you like
to be a part of St. Mother Teresa's new string ensemble? All students grade 7
to 12 are welcome to join. Please see Mr. Card in room 120. (IC Nov. 17)
Looking
for Math Enrichment opportunities in our community? If so, Carleton
University's Math Enrichment Centre is offering a new course: Math
Connections in Arts, Science and Beyond, for Grade 8 to 10 students. Classes
will run from Sept. 26, 2017 to April 2018
on Tuesday evenings from 6 - 7:30 PM. Course
details and online registration form can be found at: http://carleton.ca/math/math-enrichment-centre/ For more
information, please contact the course instructor David Salusbury at: math.connections.beyond@gmail.com
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Learning Commons' clubs have begun, but new members are
always welcome. The Makerspace and Red Maple book clubs start at
the beginning of the lunch period and students are asked to bring their lunches
with them.
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The Makerspace club is a fun club that includes crafts,
Lego, knitting and so much more. This club will meet on Tuesdays for Grade
7s and Thursdays for Grade 8s.
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Our Red Maple book club will meet
every Friday at lunch. This year's club will be reading up to 10
Canadian Fiction selections selected specifically for students in grades 7 and
8. The titles have been announced and will be discussed at this week's meeting.
The
Learning Commons lunch passes: Please stop at the Learning
Commons' main desk, before 8:35am, and sign out your pass for the
day.
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Grade 7: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
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Grade 8: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
OSAID: There will be a meeting at
lunch on Wednesday, November 1st in Ms. Laconi’s portable. (SL Nov. 1)
HS SWIM TEAM - Any HS students
interested in joining the St. Mother Teresa Swim Team are invited to an
important information meeting at the beginning of lunch on Friday, November 3rd in room 310. Any questions can
be answered by Madame Boily in room 314 or Mr. Coté in room 310. (BB Nov. 3)
SKI SKI SKI - The skiing season
will soon be on us and this year we are planning a trip to Smugglers Notch in
Vermont. If you are interested in the coming on the trip come to room 103 on Thursday, November 2nd at
Lunchtime. (AP Nov. 2)
SKI TEAM - All those in
joining the ski team are invited to a meeting in room 103 on Thursday,
November 2nd at lunchtime. No experience is necessary as they
have novice races but you must be comfortable on a black run. (AP Nov. 2)
H.S. Sports: Attention all male hockey
players in grades 9-12. This years Varsity Boys’ Hockey Team try-outs are
on November 1st (Sportsplex 2 3:30-4:30) and November 2nd(Sportsplex
2 3:30-4:30).
This is high paced, full contact, OFSAA
Division hockey. Full equipment is mandatory and please have one light
and one dark jersey available. Any questions can be answered by Mr.
Gervasi in room 309. (MG Nov. 2)
HS Girls Hockey Tryouts: Any High
School girls interested in trying out for the hockey team are invited to the
following tryouts. Please get a permission form from room 110 and return it
prior to tryouts. See Mr Pelletier if you have any questions.
All
sessions are at Minto Rec Complex on the South rink
Monday,
November 6, 3:30--4:30
Wednesday,
November 8, 3:30--4:30
The Learning Commons' clubs have begun, but new members are
always welcome. The Makerspace and White Pine book
clubs start at the beginning of the lunch period and students are asked to
bring their lunches with them.
·
The Makerspace club is a fun club that includes
crafts, Lego, knitting and so much more. This club will meet
every Monday during HS lunch.
·
Our White Pine book club will meet
every Friday at lunch. This year's club will be reading up to 10
Fiction selections selected specifically for students in grades 9-12. The
titles have been announced and will be discussed at this week's meeting. Calling all business minded students! … Are you interested in
biz department news, biz club news, and opportunities galore? (business
volunteer experience, job fairs for paid jobs, lunch & learns, special in
school sales, business competitions, extra seats on field trips, and more!!!!
Keep your phone on the pulse of Titans Den by clicking on the link below to
join the info group. (For reference, our class code is @3a9cbh.) https://www.remind.com/join/3a9cbh Also, if you would
like to become an active “member at large” in our club, please meet us each Monday
at the start of lunch in room 216! New members are WELCOME!
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.
Memorial University is at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites
Ottawa - East - Orleans - on Monday, October 30th,
at 7pm and at the Holiday Inn and Suites,
Kanata, on Wednesday, November 1st, at 7pm. (KW
Nov. 1)
Looking for student volunteers (video recording and editing,
social media; stage assistant, participants).
Youth night for mental health on November 4, 2017 from 7 to 9pm at Barrhaven United Church. The
event includes a live concert and messages from mental health advocates, such
as Neida Mercedes founder of the Faith and Mind Ministry (FAMM) an
interdenominational group dedicated to mental health awareness. Students may sign in by messaging FAMM (Neida
Mercedes) on FB @Faith And Mind Ministry or by texting 613
220 2893. Parents’ consent will be required. (KW-Nov 1)
GRADE 12’s:
IMPORTANT YEARBOOK
INFORMATION: If all grades could fill out the yearbook survey google form so we can
improve your yearbook. https://goo.gl/forms/4CsGHxtZT2wEJjG62.
(AP Nov. 4)
GRAD GRADS GRADS could all grads
fill out the 'MOST LIKELY' GRAD SURVEY for the yearbook. Follow this link to
the google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMQU5myZXeorEkMz3gDPbXI-_eFSfUjXq2s1EnvPJxnRlifQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1
The deadline is the 14th November. (AP Nov. 14)
BABY PHOTOS: If you want that
cute picture of yourself in the yearbook you need to sumbit it by the 31st of
Novmeber.
You can either email digital photos to smtyearbook2018@gmail.com OR you can submit a hard copy in the
box in student services. The deadline is November 30th. (AP Nov. 30)
Ontario Colleges Application System is now
open! Check your student email for the Ontario College Application Information. Deadline to Apply for equal consideration
is Feb 1, 2018. (TC Nov. 23)
Grade 12s, don't miss this opportunity to visit
Algonquin College on Tuesday, November 7th. We have
booked a bus and it will leave SMT at 8:30 and
return for afternoon classes. Pick up a permission form in student services and
return it ASAP as it is first come, first served. (We will open it up to grade
11 students on Oct 3rd). There is no cost to the student. (TC Nov. 6)
Graduation portraits are taking place Monday, November 13 - November 17, 2017.
Steps to take to book an online appointment:
1. visit bookmygrad.ca
2. Enter school code: MTH
3. Select sitting type, date and time
Stop by
Student Services to pick up your pamphlet. Check ss.mths.ca for
more grad photo information.
Grade 12 students: A representative from Memorial
University will be here on November 2nd, at 11:20 am, in
the atrium.
Add it to
your calendar! (KW Nov.2)
Ontario
Universities' Fair (OUF) - The University Information Program is also
coming to the Ottawa region the week of
October 23rd. See the schedule at http://www.ouf.ca/uip/ottawa-region/ for
specific date, time and location.
College / University visits to
St. Mother Teresa High School:
November
2017:
3rd:
UOIT is in the atrium at 11:25 am
Brock U is
postponing their visit to St. Mother Teresa High School from November 7th to November 20th. A representative
will be here, in the atrium, at senior lunch time.
8th:
Lakehead U is in the atrium at 11:25 am
17th: U
St. Paul is in the atrium at 11:25 am
24th: U
of NB is in the atrium at 11:25 am
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
LF Volunteers: We
are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to man our kettles at over 35 locations
across Ottawa. Our campaign runs from November 23rd to December
23rd, operating every day with the exception of Sundays. All money
raised stays in the city of Ottawa to support various programs of the Salvation
Army. Evenings and Saturdays are available for those interested in hours. Please
note that students over the age of 16 are able to attend the kettle alone,
under that age they must be accompanied by an adult. Register
online: www.salvationarmyottawa.ca/kettlevolunteer.
(KW Nov. 23)
LF Volunteers: If you are looking to do
something in the school at senior lunch time, please consider helping out with
the transformation of milk bags into sitting mats in the Career Center just off
of Student Services. Bring your lunch!
Dates
available are November 16th, November 23rd and December 14th.
More dates to come in January.
We can
only fit 10 people at a time, otherwise, it is too crowded. If interested,
please see Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services. (KW Dec. 14)
LF
Volunteers: The Nepean Ringette Association is looking for student
volunteers to help out at the Nepean Sportsplex and Walter Baker Sports Centre
during their tournament days; Thursday, November 16th to Sunday, November 19th, 2017. Please contact Annu Chopra
at tourn_volunteer@nepeanravens.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
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