MOTHER TERESA HIGH
SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
“SEEK
JUSTICE
LOVE KINDNESS & MERCY
WALK HUMBLY WITH GOD”
Monday, September 30, 2019
WHOLE SCHOOL
Grade 12 Blood services students. All students planning on donating
blood on Thursday, October 3 (this
Thursday), must come to room 204 at the beginning of lunch for a short meeting and to submit paperwork
(if they haven't done so already!)
TITANWEAR IS ON SALE NOW.
This year's Titanwear campaign will run
until October 15. The flyer and the link to order is on the
school website at the bottom of the "our school" tab. Grad wear
is also available. Sample sizes are in Room 216. Come on up any
time to make sure you order the right size. (LB Oct. 14)
Orange
Shirt Day:
Next Monday, September 30th is Orange Shirt Day. All staff and
students are asked to wear an orange shirt to declare that 'Every Child
Matters". On this day we pay attention to the painful legacy of the
Indian Residential Schools system, we honour those who are on the path of healing
and we recommit ourselves to reconciliation between Indigenous and
non-Indigenous people. (LD Sept 30)
For those interested in Enrichment Opportunities available in our local community,
please visit: https://engineering.uottawa.ca/outreach-programs/clubs-for-teens
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Any
grade 7/8 students interested in VEX IQ robotics is asked to sign up in the
Learning Commons before Friday October 4, 2019. The first meeting for the
Robotics club will be Wednesday October 9, 2019 at the beginning of lunch in
the Learning Commons. Limited space available. (MM
Oct. 4)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
HS Cross-Country Runners: This is
a reminder for all High School Cross Country runners that hoodie order forms
are due this week. Also, for athletes wanting to compete this Friday at the
Capital XC Challenge, your $20 cash and confirmation of participation is due by
Tuesday!!! (MG Oct. 1)
Applications now open for Titans Den
Business Club Executive Team 2019-2020! The President and Vice Presidents will set this
year’s club direction and manage teams in the following areas: Entrepreneurship
& Competitions, Mother Tea, Popcorn Sales, School Play Concession Stand,
Club Finance, and Club Communications. Complete the following application form by September 30th. More information
available in room 213 or 216. (SM Sept. 30)
Basketball: Junior
Boys: Tuesday, October 1st 2019 at 4:30
PM
Friday, October 4th 2019 at 3:00
PM
Monday, October 7th 2019 at 4:30 PM (if
necessary)
H.S. Varsity Non Contact Hockey try-outs will begin
next week. All high school players that are currently
playing Competitive B or lower, are eligible to play non-contact. Full
hockey equipment is mandatory. Please see Mr. Gervasi or Mr. Helman with
any questions. (MG Oct.1)
Thursday September 26th 3-4 @ Sportsplex Yzerman Arena
Tuesday October 1st from 3-4 @ Sportsplex Yzerman Arena
Team Practice Thursday October 3rd from 3-4 @ Walter
Baker "A" Arena
Want to go to Costa
Rica in March? This exciting trip is almost full! Don't miss out on the
opportunity of a lifetime to see manatees, howler & spider monkeys and
giant iguanas in their natural habitats! We will also be visiting the
beautiful Arenal Hot Springs and enjoying an Aerial Tram ride over the
rainforest of Tortuguera! For more information, visit www.explorica.ca/Brownrigg-3024 When registering online, use the
voucher code 75off2020 to save $75 until October 31st!
Check out this video showing some of the amazing things you will
experience https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=CacI08DHm3E Information packages and
permission forms can also be found outside room 203. If you have any
questions, please see Mrs. Brownrigg (rm 203) or Mrs. Sinclair (rm 211).
(LB Oct. 31)
Calling all high
school students, Shakespeare first-timers and fans alike. Find your voice, build
confidence, and hone your public speaking chops by participating in the 26th
Shakespeare on the Platform competition, November 6th at 6 PM in the
University of Ottawa - Academic Hall.
Explore the seasons of life and the human condition: love, loss, courage,
hatred, politics ... in the Bard's brilliant soliloquies and
sonnets. Get expert feedback and win some of the $1250 in prize
money.
Please see Ms. Simpson in Rm 138 for specifics. (JS Nov. 5)
STUDENT SERVICES
High School Credits in Ireland? The Irish Experience.
This is a 4-week credit program in Ireland At University settings in
Cork, Galway and Dublin. Grade 11 and 12 credits. For more information,
visit www.irishexperience.com (KW Oct. 25)
Driver Education Program - Fall 2019 - registration forms
have arrived in Student Services. Registration runs until October 5th.
Students must be at least 16 years of age and have as G1 license prior to
October 21st. Fee is $705.12. (KW Oct. 21)
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board Fall 2019 Night School
Program registration forms have arrived at St. Mother Teresa High
School. Registration dates are from Monday, August 26th to Tuesday,
September 17th at Registration Office, 440 Albert Street, Room E122B, 9:00am to
4:30pm Forms must be signed by student, parent and guidance counsellor and
include student status sheet, proof of citizenship and Status in Canada and
proof of address.
GRADE 12’s
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
All grade 12 students were invited to a presentation concerning post secondary
options the week of September 23rd. We would like to invite parents of
grade 12 students to attend the presentation on October 3rd from 6pm-7:30 pm at St. Mother Teresa HS. It
will take place in the Learning Commons. The presentation is also available
on our Student Services Website. ss.mths.ca>grade 12
Information > Grade 12 Information Powerpoint. (LB Oct. 3)
Blood donation on Thursday, October 3rd. Any 17 or
older students interested in donating blood, please come see Ms. Soprovich in
room 204 at lunch or after school to pick up forms or returned signed
permission forms. Students must go to https://www.blood.ca/en to take the
quiz near the bottom of the page to determine eligibility. Any questions,
please see Ms. Soprovich. (SS Oct. 3)
Calling all Grads!! You can now submit
your baby photo and write-up. Please use smtyearbookclass@gmail.com. Your write-up must
be no more than 100 characters. (TM Oct.21)
University Visits:
October 1st: 11:25
am, Redeemer University, in atrium
October 18th: 8:55
am, Algonquin College presentation, Learning Commons
October 22nd: 8:55 am,
Carleton U, presentation, Learning Commons
October 25th: 11:25
am, McMaster University, in atrium
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
LF Volunteers: for the Manotick
Family Christmas Party following the Manotick Lions Christmas Parade on
Saturday, December 7, 2019. Require students from 1pm to 4:30pm on that
day. Must provide own transportation to and from the church (Manotick
United Church). Please contact either Cathy Ablers or Laurel Bajwa
at 613-692-4625. (KW
Nov. 29)
LF Volunteers. Watson’s Mill in Manotick wants you to join their cast and crew for a
truly haunting experience. They need volunteers who will scare our
visitors and leave them frightened of things that go bump in the night.
Haunt Night volunteers will be needed for the evenings of
October 24, 25, and 26 from 5pm – 10pm.
All time spent as part of our cast and crew can be used towards the 40
hours of community service needed to graduate. Please sign up by emailing programs@watsonsmill.com (KW Oct. 24)
PARISHES SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY
St. Andrew Parish Christmas & New
Year's Mass Schedule: