MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday, January 8, 2017

HS Day 1

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ottawa University"s Mini Medical School presents:

-       6 week courses on Thursday Evenings from April 12, 2018 - May 17, 2018 at the The Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus and/or

-       DOC for a Day on Tues., April 24, 2018 in the evening at the University of Ottawa Skills and Simulation Centre.

For more information, please visit their website at: http://med.uottawa.ca/professional-development/ or call (613) 761-4480, ext. 1

Attention Skiers and Snowboarders:: Aren't you excited for all this snow!? Can you not wait to get out on the slopes? Ski and snowboard club applications are available in the office.  It will run all Wednesdays in February: (7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th) Please pick up the information package in the office to find out more! (KB Jan 10th)

Teen Tech Winter Clubs for students from Grade 7 -10 at Ottawa University on Saturdays from January 20 to March 24. For more information and pricing, please visit adventures@uottawa.ca or call 613 562 5491

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

There will be 2 tryouts for Girls Futsal. First try out will be on Tuesday, January 9^th at 3:00pm in the tile floor gym. Second try out will be Tuesday January 16th in the tile floor gym. Please see Ms. Mandia if you cannot attend either tryout. (SM Jan. 16)

The Learning Commons' clubs have begun, but new members are always welcome.  The Makerspace and Red Maple books 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 Tuesdays for Grade 7s and Thursdays for Grade 8s. 
• 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. 

·         Grade 7: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

·         Grade 8: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Learning Commons' clubs have begun, but new members are always welcome.  The Makerspace and White Pine books 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.

The Milk Bag Club will be meeting on Thursdays from 11:30 am to 12 noon. These are the dates for this school year:  January 18, 2018; February 15, 2018; March 8 2018; April 19, 2018; April 26, 2018; May 17, 2018 and May 24, 2018.

GRADE 12’s:

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

LF volunteers at Bell Canada Cup, Minto Skating Center (2571 Lancaster Road) 

Volunteers for 2+ hours on Thursday, December 28^th and Friday, December 29^th, 2017 between the hours of 8 am and 9 pm at registration desk, as time keeper, score keeper and merchandise sales. Please contact Linda Jolivet: ice@canterburyhockey.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

MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Friday, December 22, 2017

HS Day 2

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Christmas Spirit Week: December 18-22

Monday: Red and Green Day

Tuesday: Blizzard Day (wear all white)

Wednesday: Christmas in Paradise (think Santa sitting in Hawaii on December 26^th)

Thursday: (Ugly) Christmas Sweater Day

Friday: Christmas PJ's

The Learning Commons Photo Booth is back! Students and staff are welcome to take a selfie in front of our Christmas tree and/or in front of our Green Screen (Seminar Room). Christmas props will be provided. Merry Christmas! (NBD Dec. 22)

LC Makerspace Christmas Cards: Our Makerspace greeting card station is back in time for Christmas. Feel free to drop by the Learning Commons to create your own card either with your teacher as a classroom activity or on your own/with your friends during lunch, before school, or during your spare. Card making starts on Monday, December 18th and runs until Friday, December 22nd. Happy Creating! (NBD Dec. 22)

A quick reminder to all students that you are more than welcome to drop by the Learning Commons any day this week to sign out a book or two to read over the Christmas holidays. Also, our ebooks and audiobooks are always available at: http://tinyurl.com/ovrd-ocsb. Happy Reading!  (NBD Dec. 22)

Attention Skiers and Snowboarders:: Aren't you excited for all this snow!? Can you not wait to get out on the slopes? Ski and snowboard club applications are available in the office.  It will run all Wednesdays in February: (7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th) Please pick up the information package in the office to find out more! (KB Jan 10th)

Teen Tech Winter Clubs for students from Grade 7 -10 at Ottawa University on Saturdays from January 20 to March 24. For more information and pricing, please visit adventures@uottawa.ca or call 613 562 5491

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

7/8 Boys Floor Ball: Any grade 7/8 boys interesting in playing floor ball hockey this year is invited to the first tryouts Monday, January 8th 2018. For more information, come see Mme Côté.  (MC Dec. 22)

The Learning Commons' clubs have begun, but new members are always welcome.  The Makerspace and Red Maple books 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 Tuesdays for Grade 7s and Thursdays for Grade 8s. 
• 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. 

·         Grade 7: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

·         Grade 8: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Cappies: thank you to the Cappies for doing a fantastic job on Friday night. Set up was amazingly smooth and take down quick and efficient. A shout out to the actors who helped out after their top notch performance in A Christmas Carol. (JS Dec. 22)

All High School Cross Country Runners can pick up an order form for a hoodie anytime this week.  The deadline to order is Friday, December 22^nd.  The deadline to pay is January 12.  Please see Mrs. Galbraith in Room 304 to pick up the form. (MG Dec. 22)

The Learning Commons' clubs have begun, but new members are always welcome.  The Makerspace and White Pine books 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.

The Milk Bag Club will be meeting on Thursdays from 11:30 am to 12 noon. These are the dates for this school year:  January 18, 2018; February 15, 2018; March 8 2018; April 19, 2018; April 26, 2018; May 17, 2018 and May 24, 2018.

GRADE 12’s:

Yearbook is now collecting grad write ups.  Please send your quotes to smtyearbook2018@gmail.com by 

December 22^nd, 2017. We will not accept write ups after this date. Your quote must be a maximum of 140 characters not including spaces.Thank you to everyone who sent and brought in a baby photo. For those who handed in a copy, please pick up your photo in the return box in student services. (AP Dec. 22)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

LF volunteers at Bell Canada Cup, Minto Skating Center (2571 Lancaster Road) 

Volunteers for 2+ hours on Thursday, December 28^th and Friday, December 29^th, 2017 between the hours of 8 am and 9 pm at registration desk, as time keeper, score keeper and merchandise sales. Please contact Linda Jolivet: ice@canterburyhockey.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

MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday, December 21, 2017

HS Day 1

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Christmas Spirit Week: December 18-22

Monday: Red and Green Day

Tuesday: Blizzard Day (wear all white)

Wednesday: Christmas in Paradise (think Santa sitting in Hawaii on December 26^th)

Thursday: (Ugly) Christmas Sweater Day

Friday: Christmas PJ's

The Learning Commons Photo Booth is back! Students and staff are welcome to take a selfie in front of our Christmas tree and/or in front of our Green Screen (Seminar Room). Christmas props will be provided. Merry Christmas! (NBD Dec. 22)

LC Makerspace Christmas Cards: Our Makerspace greeting card station is back in time for Christmas. Feel free to drop by the Learning Commons to create your own card either with your teacher as a classroom activity or on your own/with your friends during lunch, before school, or during your spare. Card making starts on Monday, December 18th and runs until Friday, December 22nd. Happy Creating! (NBD Dec. 22)

A quick reminder to all students that you are more than welcome to drop by the Learning Commons any day this week to sign out a book or two to read over the Christmas holidays. Also, our ebooks and audiobooks are always available at: http://tinyurl.com/ovrd-ocsb. Happy Reading!  (NBD Dec. 22)

Attention Skiers and Snowboarders:: Aren't you excited for all this snow!? Can you not wait to get out on the slopes? Ski and snowboard club applications are available in the office.  It will run all Wednesdays in February: (7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th) Please pick up the information package in the office to find out more! (KB Jan 10th)

Are you interested in participating in The Enrichment Mini-Courses Program this year May 6th- 11th?  This opportunity is for students in Gr 8 -11.  The courses take place at the University of Ottawa, Carleton University, La Cite and Saint Paul's University Mon- Fri from 9 am - 3pm.  Students are responsible for their own transportation.  Courses are offered in a variety of disciplines including technology, psychology, engineering, journalism, music and law. If this opportunity interests you please pop by Rm 130 to pick up an application. Cost is $133.00.  Forms are due - DEC 22, 2017.  We have a limited number of spots and completed applications will be chosen by a lottery system.  (NC Dec. 21)

Teen Tech Winter Clubs for students from Grade 7 -10 at Ottawa University on Saturdays from January 20 to March 24. For more information and pricing, please visit adventures@uottawa.ca or call 613 562 5491

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

7/8 Boys Floor Ball: Any grade 7/8 boys interesting in playing floor ball hockey this year is invited to the first tryouts Monday, January 8th 2018. For more information, come see Mme Côté.  (MC Dec. 22)

The Learning Commons' clubs have begun, but new members are always welcome.  The Makerspace and Red Maple books 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 Tuesdays for Grade 7s and Thursdays for Grade 8s. 
• 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. 

·         Grade 7: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

·         Grade 8: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Cappies: thank you to the Cappies for doing a fantastic job on Friday night. Set up was amazingly smooth and take down quick and efficient. A shout out to the actors who helped out after their top notch performance in A Christmas Carol. (JS Dec. 22)

All High School Cross Country Runners can pick up an order form for a hoodie anytime this week.  The deadline to order is Friday, December 22^nd.  The deadline to pay is January 12.  Please see Mrs. Galbraith in Room 304 to pick up the form. (MG Dec. 22)

REACH FOR THE TOP: A reminder to all participants that you can access the tourney schedule on the Reach website at https://goo.gl/ywiRHu  Game dates will be continuously updated. Please see Mr. Specht, or e-mail him at jeffrey.specht@ocsb.ca if you are having technical difficulties.

GAME 5  

Tuesday  December 19, 2017

TBD  vs. MUSKIES 

Learning Commons Seminar Room 11:35  

  

GAME 6 

Thursday December 21, 2017 

TITANIC SWIM TEAM 2.7 vs. THE INCOMPETENT 5 

Room 200 (Room Switch) - Hanneman 11:35  

The Learning Commons' clubs have begun, but new members are always welcome.  The Makerspace and White Pine books 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.

The Milk Bag Club will be meeting on Thursdays from 11:30 am to 12 noon. These are the dates for this school year:  January 18, 2018; February 15, 2018; March 8 2018; April 19, 2018; April 26, 2018; May 17, 2018 and May 24, 2018.

GRADE 12’s:

Yearbook is now collecting grad write ups.  Please send your quotes to smtyearbook2018@gmail.com by 

December 22^nd, 2017. We will not accept write ups after this date. Your quote must be a maximum of 140 characters not including spaces.Thank you to everyone who sent and brought in a baby photo. For those who handed in a copy, please pick up your photo in the return box in student services. (AP Dec. 22)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

LF volunteers at Bell Canada Cup, Minto Skating Center (2571 Lancaster Road) 

Volunteers for 2+ hours on Thursday, December 28^th and Friday, December 29^th, 2017 between the hours of 8 am and 9 pm at registration desk, as time keeper, score keeper and merchandise sales. Please contact Linda Jolivet: ice@canterburyhockey.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