St. MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
“GRATITUDE, ROOTED IN JOY, FILLS US WITH HOPE”
March 21st, 2022
WHOLE SCHOOL
Signed Parent/Guardian Permission Forms for Mini Enrichment are due no later than WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23rd. Form can be dropped off at either HS or 7/8 Resource. Thank you!
Students interested in participating in this year's Mini Enrichment are invited to pick up a Parent/Guardian Information Letter from either HS Resource, Rm 308 or 7/8 Resource, Rm 232. SPOTS ARE LIMITED!
Mini Enrichment runs the first week of MAY and is open to any students in Grades 8 to 11.
Students will take one course for the entire week at a local university
Cost is $170 per student (Payment: School Cash Online Only)
Students must get their own way to and from the university each day. .
Students are responsible for any school work they miss while attending the Mini Enrichment week (after discussing expectations with their subject teachers.)
SMT Athletics is now on Youtube!
Please see the following link and subscribe! The link can also be found on the website under Student Life and Athletics.
Math Help:
All students in grades 6-11 can access free 1:1 math tutoring with Ontario Certified teachers online Monday-Friday 9am to 9pm and 3:30pm to 9pm Sunday. More information can be found here.
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Carleton University is returning to in-person summer camps for summer 2022!
Registration will open Friday, April 1, at 12:00pm (noon). The camp schedule is now available on our website.
Camp Offerings
They will be running a reduced number of camps, offering their most popular camps like General STEM, Game Design, Programming, Connections, STEM Girls & Engineering. See the full schedule here
COVID Guidelines
They are following all Carleton University COVID Guidelines, which could change before the start of camps. They will update their website and communicate updates by email to registered participants. See the current guidelines here
Bursary Program
Virtual Ventures offers bursaries to participants who require financial assistance. Read more here
For all information including camp descriptions, schedules, costs, and waiting lists, head to our website: carleton.ca/vv/summercamps
Pencil Crayon Club - A Reminder that the Pencil Crayon Club will meet on Wednesdays in the library at 12:25.
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Student Tutors Needed for Math - We are currently in need of students in Grade 11 or 12 who can tutor math. Tutors are paid $15/hour or you can earn community service hours. Tutoring will take place virtually. Please complete the following form if you are interested or email; katie.mccarthy@ocsb.ca to find out more information or to ask for a form to be sent to you.
The Sprott Student Consulting Group (Carleton University) is currently looking for students in grade 11 or 12 interested in acquiring business-related experience. SSCG will allow high school students to acquire practical experience, expand their networks and enhance their management skills. Students will be assisting on projects via carrying out research on particular topics within their abilities as well as attending online team meetings. High school students are expected to commit on average 3 hours per week. With successful completion of the program, high school volunteers will be given reference letters from their respective team leaders. Please contact Daria Ivatsik (DariaIvatsik@cmail.carleton.ca ) if you are interested in this opportunity.
STUDENT SERVICES
Ontario universities continue to offer their own virtual events and tours, webinars, chats and more. To see upcoming university virtual offerings, visit the Tours and Events section on the Ontario Universities' Info website.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Red Pine Camp Junior Staff Summer Employment
Red Pine Camp is looking for camp staff from the end of June to Labour Day. Work outdoors all summer with an incredible team of leaders. Must be 16 or 17 years old as of July 1st. For applications and information visit www.redpinecamp.org. Staff applications are due: March 1, 2022. For applications and information visit www.redpinecamp.org. Junior Staff applications are due: January 31, 2022.
Red Pine Leadership Camp
Do you enjoy working with others and being outdoors? Are you looking for leadership opportunities?
RPLC is looking for camp staff! Cabin counsellors and lifeguards wanted for a 5 day Leadership Camp August 27 to September 2, 2022. For applications and information visit www.redpinecamp.org. Staff applications are due: March 1, 2022.
GRADE 12’s
All Grade 12's students are encouraged to complete the SMTHS Grad student information sheet and apply for the awards listed on the website. For all forms and information,p Please go to: mths.ca →Academics and support →2022 Grad Award Applications. Please see Mrs. McCarthy in Room 200 if you have any questions.
Bursary:
Edge offers a grad bursary contest for any secondary school student graduating in 2022 using Edge Imaging graduation photography. All details can be found here edgeimaging.ca/win
Please share with your graduates to enter this year's contest using #EdgeGrad22 on Instagram
There will be monthly winners for January, February, March and April. The grand prize will be announced in May!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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