MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
“SEEK JUSTICE
LOVE
KINDNESS & MERCY
WALK
HUMBLY WITH GOD”
Friday, November 1, 2019
WHOLE
SCHOOL
Halloween Spirit Week
(Oct 28th - Nov 1st)
Monday: Grey Day
Tuesday: Sports Jersey Day
Wednesday: Grade Colours: yellow (7), green (8), white (9), red (10),
blue (11), black (12)
Thursday: Costume Day
Friday: Orange & Black
Day
Costumes must be school appropriate (ie. no masks, weapons,
hoods...). Hats are permitted, but must be part of the costume.
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
LAST CALL
FOR MARCH 2020 COSTA RICA TRIP! 3 spots remaining! Sign up before
November 30th. (JS Nov.30)
HS Wrestling: The
next practice for the High School Wrestling team will be as follows:
Friday,
Nov. 1st, 3:00pm in the Caf Gym
Tuesday,
Nov. 5th, 3:00pm in the fitness room
Thursday,
Nov. 7th, 3:00pm in Caf Gym
New members are welcome. Please see
Mr. Connor, Mr Piwa or Mrs Ragaisis for any questions or concerns. (BC Nov 8)
St.
Anne Ski Trip: Last call for participants for the
Le Massif and St Anne ski trip. There are a few spots remaining.
Please return forms to Ms. Mathieu ASAP to ensure a spot. If you
need a form they are located on the Girls PE office door. (KM Nov. 1)
We are welcoming any member of the SMT wider community who is a Veteran
or currently serving to attend one of the Remembrance Day Ceremonies at SMT on
the morning of November 11th. If you know someone who wishes to attend,
please email Ms. Laviolette (lindsay.laviolette@ocsb.ca) so that we can properly
welcome our guests and reserved seating can be set aside. (LL Nov.8)
Highschool Swim Team - It's not too late to join!
See Mr Cote (room 310), Mr Robertson (room 205) or Mrs Sinclair (room 211) for
permission forms. Practices will be every Monday and Wednesday at Walter Baker
Pool from 3:30 - 4:30 starting THIS week until mid December. Swimmers of
all swimming abilities are welcome! (JS Nov. 1)
NEW YORK CITY 2020 - OPEN SPOT:
There is ONE newly opened spot for the
New York City trip in the spring: May 14th - 17th 2020. Any grade 11 or 12 student interested in joining the trip is asked to
see Mr. Rowley in Room 136 for more information and the necessary paperwork. (MR Nov.1)
Highschool Swim Team -
It's not too late to join! See Mr Cote (room 310), Mr Robertson
(room 205) or Mrs Sinclair (room 211) for permission forms. Practices will be
every Monday and Wednesday at Walter Baker Pool from 3:30 - 4:30 starting next
week until mid December. Swimmers of all swimming abilities are welcome! (JS Nov. 1)
Career:
Carousel: On Tuesday, November
5th at 9 am we will holding a Career Carousel in the atrium for Grades
10-12. If you, or someone you know, would like to come in to speak to
students about a career, please contact Heather MacDonell at: motherteresa.high@ocsb.ca (HM Nov. 5)
Attention all Gr. 11 & 12 students - Registration for Algonquin College Dual
Credit program (winter term) will open
on October 21 and close November 8. This is a great opportunity
for students who would like to experience taking a course in college while in
high school (earning a credit in both). There are many courses
offered. If you would like more information, please speak to your
guidance counsellor. You can also visit: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ap/about-dualcredit/ (MB Nov. 8)
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
Shad Canada
is a STEAM (science, tech, engineering, arts, math) and entrepreneurship
program for students in grades 10 and 11. Labs, seminars, hands-on
workshops, a hands-on challenge to develop a plan and prototype that solves a
real-world issue. Live on campus at a Canadian university in July. Application
deadline is November 18, 2019. Shad2020 runs from July 5 to July
31. Apply now at shad.ca/apply. Please visit the frequently asked questions
page at shad.ca/faq
Saturday
Engineering and Design Sessions at Carleton University. (KW Nov. 23)
November 2, 9, 23. Includes hands-on lab
experiments and demos!
Saturday
Learning Club: For Students in Grades 8 to 10
When: Saturdays, 8:30am to 12:30pm
●
Every Saturday, from November 2, 2019 to June 13, 2020
2 Sites: St. Nicholas Adult High
School, 893 Admiral Avenue, Ottawa
St. Patrick High School, 2525 Alta
Vista Drive, Ottawa
Focus Student Group - English
Language Learners and other students requiring support.
The
Program:
● Saturday learning will develop
skills for improved literacy (oral communication,
reading and writing) and numeracy.
Students will have opportunities to collaborate, leverage technology, develop
study habits, improve learning skills. Students can prepare for EQAO testing,
school day projects, tests, quizzes and culminating activities, etc. Students
will have access to technology. Fitness activities will also be incorporated
into the Saturday Learning Club. No cost to families. FREE to all students.
How
to Register: Students currently enrolled in grades 8 or 9, 10. This
program is designed for
students who are presently achieving
at level 2 or lower. Regular attendance is required. Parents must complete and
sign the required registration form. The student’s day school principal must
approve the registration. Registration Form - Link Here. Students and parents
will be notified via e-mail. Completed registration forms should be sent to
Adam Hobbins, Continuing and Community Education Department, St. Nicholas Adult
HS, Admiral Campus. (LB Nov. 2)
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
Jostens: A representative from Jostens' rings
will be visiting SMT on the 27th and
28th of November during HS lunch, in the atrium. (KW Nov. 28)
Grade
12s are reminded to stay on top of what's going on this year.
Sign
up for the REMIND APP to receive reminders and updates
from Student Services.
See your counselor for any
questions. (LB Nov. 30)
Grad
Photos: Grad Photo Information leaflets are available for pick up in Student
Services. Book Your Portrait Session. Grab your student card and go to bookmygrad.ca Enter MTH as school code and your
student ID to get started. EdgeImaging will be at SMT November 11 to 14, 2019. (KW Nov. 14)
ATTENTION ALL GRADS! The
deadline for baby photos and grad write-up has been extended to November 14th by 3pm. 100-150 characters. Please send
to smtyearbookclass@gmail.com
(TM Nov.14)
University Visits:
November
6th: 11:25
am, Trent University, in atrium
November
8th: 11:25
am, Ryerson U, in atrium
November
12th: 11:25
am, Brock University, in atrium
November
19th: 11:25
am, Lakehead U, in atrium
November
19: 8:15 am U
of T
November
20th: 8:15
am, u of Waterloo, in atrium
November
21st: 11:25
am, St. FX, in atrium
November
26th: 11:25
am, Acadia U, in atrium
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
LF volunteers - Christmas Kettles - The Salvation Army - November 15th to
December 24th. Apply at The Salvation Army Barrhaven Church Ministry
Centre: 2-2201 Jockvale Road. Contact Major Ralph Young, Kettle
Coordinator, 613-818-8342; sabckettle@gmail.com Shifts are two to three hours long.
Training and support is provided. Application forms available in Student
Services. (KW Dec. 24)
LF
Volunteers: looking for fun, energetic students
to help us out on our Canskate (Learn to Skate)
sessions!!! You must be able to
skate well.
You will assist the Canskate
coaches with the on ice program, for example helping skaters to
their groups, helping skater skate,
set up the items/toys on the ice and collecting name badges.
We are looking for help on the
following sessions:
Thursdays
6:30pm-7:20pm at Walter Baker arena
Fridays 5:15pm-6:05pm
at Minto Barrhaven arena
Fridays
6:15pm-7:05pm at Minto Barrhaven arena
If you are interested, you must
send the following information to:office@nepeanskatingclub.com
and let them know the sessions(s) you are available for: (KZ Oct. 31)
First and
Last Name:
Date of
Birth:
Address:
Email
Address:
Phone
number:
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)
PARISHES
SERVING THE MOTHER TERESA COMMUNITY
St. Andrew Parish Christmas &
New Year's Mass Schedule: