MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
“SEEK JUSTICE
LOVE
KINDNESS & MERCY
WALK
HUMBLY WITH GOD”
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
WHOLE
SCHOOL
Ship
to the North - Support Igloolik: SMT is sending much needed
supplies to the remote northern community of Igloolik. We are taking advantage
of a small business promo from Canada Post to send packages for free. Please
consider donating any of the following items by Friday, October 25.
Parents with a small business who
can sign up for the promo are asked to contact )Leah.daly@ocsb.ca.(LD
Clothing
(new or almost new):
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Winter hats
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Mitts
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Neck-warmers
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Snow suits
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Warm coats
Gifts
(new or almost new):
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Christmas gifts for children aged
infant to 10 years
Food:
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Canned fish and meat
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Peanut butter
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Granola bars
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Canned tomatoes
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Canned beans
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Canned pasta sauce
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Boxes of pasta
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Juice boxes
Any items that cannot be shipped
for any reason will be donated locally. (LD Oct. 25)
7/8
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The
Learning Commons Lunch Clubs are up and running: (NBD Oct.25)
Monday:
Red Maple Book Club (first meeting
October 21st)
Tuesday:
Chess Club
Wednesday:
VEX Robotics
Thursday:
Makerspace
Friday:
Makerspace
Please come at the beginning of
7/8 lunch to the Seminar Room in the Learning Commons with
your lunch. New members are welcome. If you have any questions about these
clubs, please ask one of the librarians. Thanks!
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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)
Student Vote Results (AC Oct. 22)
Chandra Arya of
the Liberal Party of
Canada won with 33% of the vote.
Ontario NDP Party: Zaff
Ansari 19%
Green Party of Ontario: Jean-Luc
Cooke 13%
People’s Party of Canada: Azim Hooda
1%
Conservative Party of Ontario: Brain St. Louis 16%
Communist Party of
Canada: Dustan Wang 14%
Rejected
Ballots: 4%
Europe 2020: A mandatory meeting about The
Liberation of The Netherlands Europe Trip May 2020 (England, The Netherlands,
and Belgium) is taking place in Room 202 at lunch this Thursday, October 24th. Please contact Mrs. Hussey (angela.hussey@ocsb.ca )
in room 204 or room 202 if you are unable to attend. (AH Oct. 24)
Italy
2021. Do you like food? Do like to
travel? If so then this trip is for you. In March of 2021 students at SMT
have the opportunity to tour Italy. Rome, Bologna, and Milan
are just a few of the places you will see. This is a first come,
first serve trip. See Mr Pelletier in room 110 to get details and a
permission form. You can also see information about the trip at www.explorica.ca/Pelletier-857
(MP
Nov. 1)
St. Anne
Trip: there will be an interest meeting for a Mt. St. Anne/ Le Massif Ski
trip on October 22 at lunch room 108.
All grades are welcome. 9-12. (KM Oct. 22)
Attention
High School Students! Would you like to visit Ireland,
Wales and London next year? If so, come
to room 211 on Friday, October 25th at lunch
to pick up an information sheet. Don't
miss out on this exciting opportunity!
(LB
Oct. 25)
Ireland,
Wales & England Trip in 2021! We will be holding an information meeting for
parents/guardians of any high school student interested in attending the
Ireland, Wales & England International Trip from March 11-19, 2021 (March
Break next year). More information about
the trip can be found here: www.explorica.ca/Brownrigg-7780
The information meeting will be
held at 6pm on Wednesday, November 6th.
Please RSVP your attendance
by completing the following form:
HS Girls Hockey: All High School girls interested in
playing hockey this year are asked to attend a meeting on Tuesday, October 22nd, in room 110.
This meeting will decide if we have enough girls for a team this year so please
make arrangements to attend. It will be a brief meeting. (MP Oct. 22)
Key Club!! Any grade 9-12 students interested in leadership opportunities
through community involvement, or who wish to complete their volunteer hours is
welcomed to join Key Club! Meetings will be held on Thursdays at lunch in room
203. (LB Oct. 25)
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)
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
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
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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)
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)
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)
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
22nd: 8:55
am, Carleton U, presentation, Learning Commons
October
25th: 11:25
am, McMaster University, in atrium
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: 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: St. Luke is having their Halloween Spooktakular on October 25 and we are in need of 10-12 volunteers. Please
email stlukecouncil@gmail.com with
name and number and you will contacted. (KZ Oct. 25)
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: