St. MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
“SEEK JUSTICE
LOVE
KINDNESS & MERCY
WALK
HUMBLY WITH GOD”
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
WHOLE
SCHOOL
Battle of the Bites! The event
you've been waiting for!...Bring your loonies and twonies on Wed Dec 11th
("snow" date Dec 13) during HS lunch in the Atrium for the Intro to
Business - Entrepreneurship Competition. Purchase your favorite treats
and vote for the Best Storefront, Best Name & Logo, Best Product Choice,
and Best Advanced Advertising. May the best store win! (SM Dec. 13)
Classroom recycling and composting
tips of the week: (AP Nov.29)
1. Keep liquid and food out of recycling:
Please empty all food and drink from bottles, juice boxes, yogurt
containers, etc. Rinse them before placing in the blue bin, if possible.
2. Remove straws from juice boxes
before recycling juice boxes.
3. Place all food waste, kleenex and
paper towel in the compost bin, NOT the garbage.
Thanks for your support,
The Environmental Science Class
Women
in Trades - Students in grades
7-12 are invited to attend the Algonquin open house for Women in Trades. The
event is a full day on Feb 25th and there is no cost for the student. Please
see Mrs. McCarthy in Room 200 for a permission form or if you have any
questions. The first 10 students to return their permission form
will be going.
This event provides
students the opportunity to integrate experiential workshops and
networking with mentors.
· Features 2-3 hands-on rotations, and 1 mentor panel
rotation
· Mentor panel features 4-5 tradeswomen in a variety of
careers (KM Nov. 29)
ITALY TRIP 2021 UPDATE--Only
5 spots left!! Spots are filling up so don't delay. Return your
completed forms to Mr Pelletier in room 110. If you haven't gotten the forms
and are interested in going on this amazing trip, see Mr Pelletier in room 110
to pick them up. Forms are also outside his door in case he isn't there. (MP Nov.29)
Technovation: To all interested Girls (Gr. 7
- 12): registration forms are due to Resource (Rm 232) no later than Friday,
November 29th. (SH Nov. 29)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
7/8 Tchoukball
Tryouts: will take place on Wednesday,
November 27 and Thursday, November 28 in the caf gym starting at 8 a.m. Students who have been members of a team
sport: Ultimate, Flag Rugby, Gaelic Football & Volleyball are NOT
eligible to tryout for Tchoukball. The
tryouts are for both grade 7 and 8 girls and boys. (MM Nov. 28)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
LAST CALL
FOR MARCH 2020 COSTA RICA TRIP! 3 spots remaining! Sign up before
November 30th. (JS Nov.30)
STUDENT SERVICES
Discover Year Open House,
November 26th at 7pm. Learn
more about the program, ask questions, meet participants and members of
Discover Year. Location is Pine View Golf Course at 1471 Blair Rd.
To RSVP:www.discoveryear.ca/events (KW
Nov. 26)
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
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)
University Visits:
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: 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: