St. MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
“SEEK JUSTICE
LOVE KINDNESS & MERCY
WALK HUMBLY WITH GOD”
Friday, February 14, 2020
WHOLE SCHOOL
Any student who missed the
Course Selection presentation this week, are invited to Student Services at
lunch on Friday, February 14th for
all the information needed to help pick courses for next year.
Course Selections are
due Feb. 28th. (LB Feb.14)
Attention Ski and Snowboard Club Members: When you get to school on Ski Club
mornings, bring your equipment to room 109 to store it there for the day. The
door will be unlocked from 8:00-8:25. If you arrive late, you must make
alternate storage options that do not involve the office. (KB
Feb 28)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
The annual SMT Read-A-Thon is
on Thursday, February 27th. Do not miss out on an amazing day
of reading and fun, including a presentation/meet and greet
with award-winning author Caroline Pignat. Tuesday, February 25th will be the
final day to return payment and pledge sheets to the Learning Commons (online
payment will close on the 25th). To pick up a pledge sheet or for
more information, please stop by the main desk in the Learning Commons. Thank
you for your support and happy reading! (NBD Feb 27)
7/8 Girls Hockey: Attention to all 7/8
girls who signed up for the girls hockey team. There will be tryouts on
the following dates; (TQ
Feb. 20)
Wednesday February 19: 3:30-4:30 @ Walter Baker Sports Complex
Thursday February 20: 3:30-4:30 @ Walter Baker Sports Complex
PLEASE NOTE: All girls will need
to find their own transportation to the arena.
HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Toronto Biology Competition -
any grade 10, 11 or 12 student interested in taking part in the biology
competition are invited to sign up at lunch this week in room 202 or speak to
Ms. Soprovich if you would like more information. (SS Feb. 14)
REACH FOR THE TOP: Game
Day! Crystal Math Addicts play Trivia Crack Heads at lunch Wednesday in room 307. Spectators
welcome. The next Game is Let’s Get Quizzical vs Cheeky FC Friday. (JS Feb.11)
Blood Donors: All 17+ year olds interested in donating blood on February 24th in the morning, please come
to room 202 at lunch to pick up the paperwork and complete an online quiz. If
you have any questions, see Ms. Soprovich in room 202. (SS Feb. 14)
University of Waterloo Sir Isaac Newton Physics Competition: Any grade 11 or 12 student interested in writing the
Sir Isaac Newton Physics Competition on May 7, 2020 is asked to sign up with
Mrs. Brownrigg in room 203 by Friday, March 6, 2020. For
more information, including some practice problems, visit: https://uwaterloo.ca/sir-isaac-newton-exam/ (EB March 6)
ITALY 2021- Attention
students in grade 8 to 11, we still have a few spots remaining on our trip to
Italy next spring so don't delay. Go see Mr. Pelletier in room 110 or Mr.
Nicoletti if you are interested in coming on this amazing trip. Forms are also
outside his door in case he isn't there. (MP Feb.14)
STUDENT SERVICES
The
Ottawa Safety Council is a non-profit organization that hires/trains/manages
the crossing guards. They are looking to hire for Beatrice Drive at
Calaveras Avenue on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 3:30 pm to 4:10 pm.
The pay is $16.75 per 40 minute shift. Training will be provided. Any senior
high school student interested, please contact Stephanie Dotto at 613-238-1513
extension 224 or stephanie.dotto@
Saint Paul University is holding an Open House on Saturday, March
28, 2020, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. For more information, visit ustpaul.ca (KW March 28)
Nominations for the RBC
Spirit of the Capital Youth Awards are now open. Nomination packages have already been sent
by email to teachers. In order to be recognized, they must complete the
nomination form at www.youthottawa.ca/nominate. Any individual 21 and under as of
January 1, 2020 can receive an award. They must reside within the Ottawa
municipal limits. 7 award categories, 14 youth recipients, $1,000 bursary. See
posters in the atrium. (KW
March 19)
Red Pine Cap is looking
for camp staff, June 22 to Labour Day and Counsellors and Lifeguards for a Four-Day
Leadership Camp June 26-30. For
applications and information, please visit www.redpinecamp.org (KW
Feb. 28)
Explore
your future with Study and Go Abroad upcoming fairs. Saturday, February 29th, Palais des Congres de
Montreal Expo: 1 pm to 5 pm Seminars: 12 noon to 5 pm (seminars
free admission) www.studyandgoabroad.com
(KW Feb.29)
Animation
Portfolio Workshop: Character
Design Contest. 1st Prize - free APW tuition for the 2020-2021 session of
classes. Enter Online - animationportfolioworkshop.com
Contest is open from January 1st to
April 24, 2020. Also, visit the website to see about the O'Keefe Scholarship.
The scholarship covers the full tuition for the APW 2020-2021 session. (KW April 24)
Winter
2020 Night School with the Public Board (OCDSB) registration forms have arrived.
Pick up a form from Student Services. Once form is signed by you,
parent/guardian and counsellor and you have the necessary documentation, you
need to register at 440 Albert Street in Room E122B from Monday, January 20th to Friday, February 14th between 9:00 am and 4:00
pm. (KW
Feb. 14)
Driver Education Program - Winter 2020 Registration runs
until February 14, 2020. Students may register online at conted.ocsb.ca or by mailing/faxing/dropping off registration form to the
Continuing Education Department (570 West Hunt Club Road). Registration forms
are available for pick from Student Services. These forms are not to be
returned to your school. (KW Feb. 13)
The City of Ottawa will be accepting summer job applications for
the 2020 Summer Employment Program from Monday, February 3rd to Friday
February 28th. Apply online atottawa.ca/careers. (KW Feb.28)
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
Concordia is having an
Open House (concordia.ca/openhouse).
Saturday, February 15th, 2020 from 10 am to 4 pm. Guided tours of campuses, info sessions,
program reps. It is also portfolio day. Offering FREE SHUTTLE BUS - round-trip
between Gatineau/Ottawa and Montreal. Space is limited. To
reserve or get more info, email ashley.hollister@concordia.ca
(KW Feb.15)
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