St. MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Friday, November 8, 2019
WHOLE SCHOOL

Starting Monday, November 11th, we will be collecting socks in support of the Barrhaven Legion's Socks for the Homeless campaign. Please put your donation of new socks in the box outside the caf at lunch. The box will be there during both high school and 7/8 lunch. The Barrhaven Legion's goal this year is to collect 20 000 pairs of socks to give to the homeless in Ottawa - let's help them meet this goal!

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)

The Scholastic Book Fair is in the Learning Commons: Every year Scholastic provides several amazing books and gifts to purchase in our “bookstore” (Learning Commons Seminar Room). Both high school and intermediate students are welcome to drop by before, after school, or during the lunch hour. All funds raised are used to buy literacy resources for our Learning Commons. Thank you for your support! (NBD Nov.25)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

7/8 Table Tennis: There will be 7/8 Table Tennis tryouts on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week. Tryouts will be after school 3pm - 4pm in the Dance Studio. See schedule below. 
Monday, November 11th: Grade 7 girls
Tuesday, November 12th: Grade 7 boys
Wednesday, November 13th: Grade 8 girls
Thursday, November 14th: Grade 8 boys
Sign up sheets are located in front of Mr. Nicoletti's Phys. Ed. office.

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

REACH FOR THE TOP: Are you into trivia? Do you know lots of useless facts? Then Reach for the Top is for you! The reach for the top team tournament is starting up again so put in a team. Games will be held at lunch 1 -2 times a week and the winning team wins pizza. Get your sign-up sheets outside room 307. (JP Nov. 18)

Waterloo Math Contest: If you like to solve puzzles, this is the place for you.  Inviting all grade 9, 10, and 11 students interested in writing the Waterloo Math Contest to a brief information meeting in room 326 on November 13th at the beginning of lunch. (RM Nov. 13)


ITALY TRIP 2021--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.15)

HS Cross-Country Runners: This is an important message for all High School Cross Country runners, all singlets need to be returned to Mrs. Galbraith as soon as possible in order to receive your Mid-term report card. (MG Nov.14)

Chance to Win $10 Starbucks Gift Card! Follow @titansdensmt on Instagram. Draw November 15th! Get breaking news on popcorn sales, Mother Tea, business competitions, lunch and learn workshops, volunteer opportunities, guest speakers, and more! (SM Nov. 15)

Peer Helpers: Our next meeting is Friday, November 8th in room 310 at lunch. Come prepared with some anti-bullying week activity ideas. See you then! (PC, Nov 8)

Student Tutors Needed for Math - We are currently in need of students in Grade 10-12 who can tutor math. Tutors are paid $15/hour or you can earn community service hours. Tutoring takes place from 3:00-4:00 at the school. Please see Mrs. McCarthy in Room 200 to pick up an application form. (KM Nov. 8)

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)

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)

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.15) 
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)

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

Saturday Engineering and Design Sessions at Carleton University. (KW Nov. 23)
November 2, 9, 23. Includes hands-on lab experiments and demos!
For more information:  carleton.ca/engineering-design/seds

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 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: 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’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
St. Andrew Parish Christmas & New Year's Mass Schedule: 

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