St. MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS “GRATITUDE, ROOTED IN JOY, FILLS US WITH HOPE”

 St. MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

GRATITUDE, ROOTED IN JOY, FILLS US WITH HOPE

Week of November 14th

WHOLE SCHOOL

St. Mother Teresa High is excited to announce that the SMT SKI CLUB is back!  This activity is open to all students in Grades 7-12.  We will be going to Camp Fortune Ski Hill in Chelsea, QC on Thursdays after school for consecutive 5 outings starting on Thursday, February 2, 2023.   Excursion forms can be picked up from Mrs. Hussey in Room 204.  Completed forms must be returned  to Room 204 and full payment made on School Cash Online by Dec. 1st, 2022.  Don't miss out on this fun activity...space is limited.  First-come, first-served for a spot on the bus. 


 

2022-23 Timetable 

GRADE 7 & 8 HIGH SCHOOL
Homeroom8:40 - 8:50Homeroom8:40 - 8:50
Period 18:53 - 9:43Period 18:50 - 10:05
Period 29:46 - 10:36Period 210:10 - 11:25
Nutrition Break (first 5 minutes of period 3)10:39 - 10:44Lunch11:25 - 12:10
Period 310:39 - 11:29Period 312:15 - 1:30
Period 411:32 - 12:22Period 41:30 - 2:50
Lunch in Cafe12:22 - 12:42
Recess Outside12:42-1:02
Period 51:07 - 1:57
Period 62:00 - 2:50

HIGH SCHOOL

Any H.S. students interested in joining the Varsity Wrestling Team are asked to attend an information meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16 during Lunch in the dance studio.

ITALY TRIP 2023-- One spot remaining!!! Please email or see Mr Pelletier in room 308 for more details. Don't delay, it will go quickly!

Any grade 9-12 girls interested in trying out for the High School girls hockey team need to sign up outside room 308. Tryouts will be November 7 and 9.  Please see Mr Pelletier if you have any questions.


Tutoring Job

Any grade 10 - 12 students interested in offering 1 hour, in-person tutoring sessions here at St. Mother Teresa High School, please complete this Application Form. Accepted tutors can receive community service hours or $15/hour. Please see Mrs. Frias in room 200 if you have any questions.

Attention grade 9 or 10 math students:

Are you looking for extra math help, practicing skills, or collaborating on challenging problems?

Come to room 324 during high school lunch every Wednesday! 


Two Community Hours forms have been submitted to Ms. Byrne without a name. If you handed in a form last week with Saunders Farm hours or last year with Poppy Distribution hours, please see Ms Nicolo in Student Services.


Tutoring Job

Any grade 10 - 12 students interested in offering 1 hour, in-person tutoring sessions here at St. Mother Teresa High School, please complete this Application Form. Accepted tutors can receive community service hours or $15/hour. Please see Mrs. Frias in room 200 if you have any questions.

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.

SMT Athletics YouTube Channel

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

We are excited to announce that the Intermediate Beyond Hate Alliance will be starting up again at SMT. Our mission is to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, reglardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The first meeting will be Tuesday October 25th at lunch in room 331. All are welcome. See Ms. Jones for questions!

Recess in the Learning Commons is back! 40 passes are available for sign out each day before school at the main desk in the Learning Commons. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Podsadowska or Ms. Bell-Dagenais. 


Grade 7/8 Lunch Clubs in the Learning Commons:

Monday - Red Maple book club

Tuesday - Makerspace - Craft focus 

Wednesday - Chess Club

Thursday - Makerspace - 3D design/printing focus

Friday - Vex Robotics

Lunch clubs begin at the start of the lunch period. Please bring your lunch and go directly to the Learning Commons. New members are welcome. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Podsadowska or Ms. Bell-Dagenais.


Do you like playing soccer during lunch recess?

Sign up for soccer intramurals!

It’s the same game just played with teams of your choice. The games will be played 7 v.s 7 during lunch recess, hosted by the athletic councils. Sign ups are during lunch. There are two different teams. Competitive and Rec. Before signing up you must have your team, at least 3 girls and 3 guys plus a goalie. If you don’t have a team, put your name on the list and we will put you on a team. Make sure you have a team name! Hope to see you there!


Calling all adventurers! Grade 7 & 8 students who are interested in exploring the dark and exciting world of Dungeons & Dragons are invited to join the Titans Enclave, our new D&D Club! Experience is not necessary and you don't need anything to play. Students may sign up using the QR Codes in the 7/8 wing or see Mr. Lyons in Rm. 337 for more information. Raise your swords and answer the call!

STUDENT SERVICES


The Dual Credit program is a high school and Algonquin College initiative where high school students are enrolled in apprenticeship training and/or a college course.  Upon successful completion of the college learning requirements, students earn credits towards both their high school diploma and their college education.  It is also a great opportunity to gain a better understanding of the field of study as well as a college experience.  This program is recommended for students in grade 11 or 12.  Dual Credit Applications will be accepted from October 31st – November 18th. Please visit https://www.algonquincollege.com/ap/courses/ for courses available.  For applications and/or more information, please see your Guidance Counsellor.



OCDSB Fall 2022 Virtual Night School

Registration is now open for Virtual Night School and closes Monday, September 26, 2022.  Please see the OCDSB Night School Link for more information or speak with your guidance counsellor.  
 

Grade 12 Information

Upcoming College and University Visits

McMaster University: October 6th  @ 8:15 AM in the atrium
Queen's University: October 11th  @ 11:25 AM in the atrium
Trent University: October 12th  @ 8:15 AM in the atrium
Carleton UniversityOctober 13th @11:25 AM in the Learning Commons
Lakehead University: October 14th  @ 11:25 AM in the atrium



SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES


GRADE 12’s

Grad Photos: Grad Photos will be during the week of November 14th - Details to follow!


Algonquin College Fall Open House: November 5 from 10:00 to 2:00 PM. Visit: https://www.algonquincollege.com/openhouse/open-house-registration-2022/
for more information and to register. 


Bursary:


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 

To register please visit: https://www.cncycle.ca/volunteer/

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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