Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 2 - H.S.

Library Notice: All library books are to be returned by this Friday, June 8th. Outstanding library fines are to be paid by June 8th.

Library Info: The library will be closed during senior lunch on Thursday, June 7th.

Live It Up: A reminder to all Live It Up members that we will be joining Mme Mican's homeroom in celebrating their Did You Know contest win. Come by room 110 at lunch today for a pizza lunch.

Important Notice to Cappies Nominees: Gala Tickets are expected to arrive at Mother Teresa today. Please check with Mr Linke in Rm. 102 at the end of period 4. There is also important information concerning arrival time at the NAC on Sunday. Check in and be informed!

Urgent: Msgr Paul Baxter school is holding their year-end BBQ party on Friday, June 15th between 5 pm and 9 pm and need lots of volunteers to help with set up, clean up and various stations. Students need to come right after school. Please contact Mary Wong at (613) 825-8806. Thank you.

Attention Grads: Tickets for the Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday, June 27 at 1:00 p.m. can be picked up in the Student Services office starting today. Each grad is entitled to three tickets. Grads must pick up and sign for these tickets. Due to space limitations, there will be very few extra tickets.

Stratford Festival 2007: There are 9 spots for grades 8-12 still available for the Stratford Festival next October. If you are interested but haven't handed in your permission form to Mrs. Brady, please do so this week. The trip will have to be canceled by Friday if we don't have enough participants. Don't miss out on To Kill a Mockingbird, King Lear, A Comedy of Errors and Oklahoma!

Scholarship for Grads: The Aiming for the Top Scholarship is an Ontario Government program that recognizes hard working students who earn top marks. Winners may receive a tuition scholarship worth up to a maximum of $3,500 per year. Students who keep their grades up can receive the scholarship for up to four years. The maximum scholarship of $3,500 will go to the students with high financial need. The minimum that you can receive is $100. You must apply by June 22. Applications can be done online at: http://osap.gov.on.ca

New Website for OSAP Information: The Ontario government has launched a new website to make it easier to access information relating to student loans, grants and scholarships under the OSAP banner. Check it out at: www.ontario.ca/newOSAP

High School Athletic Awards Banquet will be held here at Mother Teresa on Monday, June 11th at 6:30 pm. Student athletes with outstanding Athletic Fees are asked to forward these to their respective coaches or Mr. Liska ASAP to ensure that they are able to attend.

Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 1 - H.S.

Attention 7/8 Band Members: A reminder that there is a practice tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m. We have three more performances to go, lets make sure they are a success! Don't forget that all fundraising money is due next Friday, June 15th. Sell, sell, sell!

Library Notice: All library books are to be returned by this Friday, June 8th. Outstanding library fines are to be paid by June 8th.

Stratford Festival 2007: There are 9 spots for grades 8-12 still available for the Stratford Festival next October. If you are interested but haven't handed in your permission form to Mrs. Brady, please do so this week. The trip will have to be canceled by Friday if we don't have enough participants. Don't miss out on To Kill a Mockingbird, King Lear, A Comedy of Errors and Oklahoma!

2006-2007 & 2007/2008 Student Council Members are reminded of the after-school meeting TODAY (Tuesday) in the Library Seminar Room. The meeting will begin promptly at 3:15. All council members are to attend.

**ATTENTION GRADUATES**: There will be a very important information meeting during Period 2, TODAY in the Library. Report to your Period 2 class first and wait for the call down. Be sure to bring a pen. You will have an opportunity at that meeting to nominate a graduate for Valedictorian.

Scholarship for Grads: The Aiming for the Top Scholarship is an Ontario Government program that recognizes hard working students who earn top marks. Winners may receive a tuition scholarship worth up to a maximum of $3,500 per year. Students who keep their grades up can receive the scholarship for up to four years. The maximum scholarship of $3,500 will go to the students with high financial need. The minimum that you can receive is $100. You must apply by June 22. Applications can be done online at: http://osap.gov.on.ca

New Website for OSAP Information: The Ontario government has launched a new website to make it easier to access information relating to student loans, grants and scholarships under the OSAP banner. Check it out at: www.ontario.ca/newOSAP

Experience England and Ireland this Summer: There are still spaces available in summer school credit courses in England and Ireland in Grade 11 English (ENG3U), Gr. 12 English (ENG4U), Gr. 12 Writers Craft (EWC4U), Gr. 12 Challenge and Change (HSB4M), and Gr. 12 Studies in Literature (ETS4U). More information in Student Services or go online at: www.experienceengland.com

High School Athletic Awards Banquet will be held here at Mother Teresa on Monday, June 11th at 6:30 pm. Student athletes with outstanding Athletic Fees are asked to forward these to their respective coaches or Mr. Liska ASAP to ensure that they are able to attend.

Mother Teresa H.S. Athletic Banquet: Don’t forget to submit your pictures of any Titan sports action, especially Hockey, B-Ball, Badminton, Track, Football, Volleyball, Rugby, Soccer, Lacrosse, Skiing, Golf, Intramurals. Pictures submitted will help create the slideshow presentation at the end of year athletic banquet.

Monday, June 4, 2007

Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 2 - H.S.

Attention Grade 7/8 Band: Please remember there is an important meeting at lunch today - starting at 1:00 p.m. Please be there.

Library Notice: All library books are to be returned by this Friday, June 8th. Outstanding library fines are to be paid by June 8th.

**ATTENTION GRADUATES**: There will be a very important information meeting during Period 2, Tuesday, June 5 in the Library. Report to your Period 2 class first and wait for the call down. Be sure to bring a pen. You will have an opportunity at that meeting to nominate a graduate for Valedictorian.

Volunteer Hours Opportunity: The Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is a unique 12-hour community event that takes place overnight on June 8-9 at the Nepean Sportsplex. It is a fun and uplifting event that is filled with energy. Organizers are looking for oodles of volunteers that are interested in taking 4 or more hours to volunteer during the night. If interested, please contact Ashoka Patel at 723-1744 ext. 243 or e-mail at apatel@ontario.cancer.ca

Notice to High School Students: There are 11 school days left before formal exams begin. Finals exams and/or CPTs count for 30% of your final mark. It is essential you complete assignments and prepare properly for exams. The formal exam schedule is posted on our school web site at: www.mths.ca Be sure you have the correct day and time for each of your exams. There are no extensions for lateness or missed exams. If you need an Exam Study Package, please pick one up in Student Services.

Help Wanted: Looking for someone to look after a 6 year old autistic boy who lives on Redpath Drive in Barrhaven. Preferably a Grade 11 or Grade 12 student who can take child to park to play...no studying involved. Family looking for someone on Saturday afternoons (3 hours) or Sunday afternoons (3 hours). Please contact Marta Chartier at 613 825-0696

High School Athletic Awards Banquet will be held here at Mother Teresa on Monday, June 11th at 6:30 pm. Student athletes with outstanding Athletic Fees are asked to forward these to their respective coaches or Mr. Liska ASAP to ensure that they are able to attend.

Mother Teresa H.S. Athletic Banquet: Don’t forget to submit your pictures of any Titan sports action, especially Hockey, B-Ball, Badminton, Track, Football, Volleyball, Rugby, Soccer, Lacrosse, Skiing, Golf, Intramurals. Pictures submitted will help create the slideshow presentation at the end of year athletic banquet.

Friday, June 1, 2007

Day 1 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 1 - H.S.

Library Notice: All library books are to be returned by Friday, June 8th. Outstanding library fines are to be paid by June 8th.

Volunteer Hours Opportunity: The Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is a unique 12-hour community event that takes place overnight on June 8–9 at the Nepean Sportsplex. It is a fun and uplifting event that is filled with energy. Organizers are looking for oodles of volunteers that are interested in taking 4 or more hours to volunteer during the night. If interested, please contact Ashoka Patel at 723-1744 ext. 243 or e-mail at: apatel@ontario.cancer.ca

Notice to High School Students: Today is June 1. There are 12 school days left before formal exams begin. Finals exams and/or CPTs count for 30% of your final mark. It is essential you complete assignments and prepare properly for exams. The formal exam schedule is posted on our school web site at: www.mths.ca Be sure you have the correct day and time for each of your exams. There are no extensions for lateness or missed exams. If you need an Exam Study Package, please pick one up in Student Services.

Help Wanted: Looking for someone to look after a 6 year old autistic boy who lives on Redpath Drive in Barrhaven. Preferably a Grade 11 or Grade 12 student who can take child to park to play...no studying involved. Family looking for someone on Saturday afternoons (3 hours) or Sunday afternoons (3 hours). Please contact Marta Chartier at 613 825-0696

High School Athletic Awards Banquet will be held here at Mother Teresa on Monday, June 11th at 6:30 pm. Tickets will be available next week. Student athletes with outstanding Athletic Fees are asked to forward these to their respective coaches or Mr. Liska ASAP to ensure that they are able to attend.

Mother Teresa H.S. Athletic Banquet: Any high school students or teachers that have pictures of their sports season are urged to submit them to Mr. Prigent in the Gym office - We are looking for Hockey, B-Ball, Badminton, Track, Football, Volleyball, Rugby, Soccer, Lacrosse, Skiing, Golf, Intramurals. Pictures submitted will help create the slideshow presentation at the end of year athletic banquet.

Barrhaven Community CHEO Family Fun Day: Everyone is invited to help support our Children's Hospital of Easter Ontario Family Fun Day hosted at Ross' Independent Grocer in Barrhaven, 3777 Strandherd on Sunday, June 3rd, 2007.

This will be the fifth annual "Family Fun CHEO Day" hosted at Ross' Independent Grocer. This year, the festival has expanded with a new twist by partnering with the first ever Barrhaven Multicultural Festival. The combined festival is a celebration of "Our Kids, Our Culture, Our CHEO". There will be food, games, music, fashion shows & traditional dances with beautiful dresses and colors. Performances will be performed by the Chinese Children's Choir, East Indian, Columbian, Scottish, Irish, Muslim and Tamil Dance groups. There will be midway games for kids to ride and many games displays of reptiles and mad science. There will also be a number of interactive multicultural exhibits for kids to experience unique crafts and activities from different countries. All proceeds raised from this event will go to CHEO as part of the weekend CHEO telethon.

Barrhaven has grown rapidly in population over the past 8 years and so has the diversity within our community. This festival is an opportunity to celebrate our sense of community and help create awareness and information about the diverse backgrounds that make up our community while raising funds to support a critical resource in our community - CHEO.

For more information please contact event coordinators Kelly Ross or Vic & Avril Tsang. For more information regarding the event activities and program, please visit: www.BarrhavenLive.ca/ourkids.

Thursday, May 31, 2007

Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 2 - H.S.

Library Notice: All library books are to be returned by Friday, June 8th. Outstanding library fines are to be paid by June 8th.

Live It Up: Students who volunteered to help with the carnival activities are asked to see Mrs. Hopkins in room 103 at the beginning of lunch today for an important update.

Summer School Co-op: Students are able to sign up for a one credit co-op program which will take place during summer school (July 3 to July 25). The course consists of two parts: 1. the classroom component during the first two days and two integration days in July and 2. supervised learning and training in the community for full days where they will apply the knowledge and skills learned in a related course. There are some skilled trade apprenticeship placements as well. Friday, June 1 is the last day to register. More info and a registration form can be picked up in Student Services.

Help Wanted: Looking for someone to look after a 6 year old autistic boy who lives on Redpath Drive in Barrhaven. Preferably a Grade 11 or Grade 12 student who can take child to park to play...no studying involved. Family looking for someone on Saturday afternoons (3 hours) or Sunday afternoons (3 hours). Please contact Marta Chartier at 613 825-0696

High School Athletic Awards Banquet will be held here at Mother Teresa on Monday, June 11th at 6:30 pm. Tickets will be available next week. Student athletes with outstanding Athletic Fees are asked to forward these to their respective coaches or Mr. Liska ASAP to ensure that they are able to attend.

Looking for Volunteers: Friendship Circle Ottawa is looking for teen volunteers in Barrhaven to visit families with children with special need, on a weekly basis. We give you the community hours and we also have a "mileage program" for prizes. To get more information or to sign up please e-mail to friendship.circle@yahoo.ca

Babysitter Wanted: A family with one child with special needs is looking for babysitter for after school hours and some evenings. Location is in the Woodroffe /Crestway area. Please call 613-866-4371 and ask for Miriam.

Mother Teresa H.S. Athletic Banquet: Any high school students or teachers that have pictures of their sports season are urged to submit them to Mr. Prigent in the Gym office - We are looking for Hockey, B-Ball, Badminton, Track, Football, Volleyball, Rugby, Soccer, Lacrosse, Skiing, Golf, Intramurals. Pictures submitted will help create the slideshow presentation at the end of year athletic banquet.

Canadian Blood Services $1,000 Bursary for Grade 11 and Grade 12 Students: There are 5 bursaries available. You need to recruit a minimum of 25 people to attend a blood donor clinic anywhere in Canada between July 3 and August 31 to be entered into the draw. You must register by Friday, June 8 to be eligible for the bursary. Registration forms and info available in Student Services.

Barrhaven Community CHEO Family Fun Day: Everyone is invited to help support our Children's Hospital of Easter Ontario Family Fun Day hosted at Ross' Independent Grocer in Barrhaven, 3777 Strandherd on Sunday, June 3rd, 2007.

This will be the fifth annual "Family Fun CHEO Day" hosted at Ross' Independent Grocer. This year, the festival has expanded with a new twist by partnering with the first ever Barrhaven Multicultural Festival. The combined festival is a celebration of "Our Kids, Our Culture, Our CHEO". There will be food, games, music, fashion shows & traditional dances with beautiful dresses and colors. Performances will be performed by the Chinese Children's Choir, East Indian, Columbian, Scottish, Irish, Muslim and Tamil Dance groups. There will be midway games for kids to ride and many games displays of reptiles and mad science. There will also be a number of interactive multicultural exhibits for kids to experience unique crafts and activities from different countries. All proceeds raised from this event will go to CHEO as part of the weekend CHEO telethon.

Barrhaven has grown rapidly in population over the past 8 years and so has the diversity within our community. This festival is an opportunity to celebrate our sense of community and help create awareness and information about the diverse backgrounds that make up our community while raising funds to support a critical resource in our community - CHEO.

For more information please contact event coordinators Kelly Ross or Vic & Avril Tsang. For more information regarding the event activities and program, please visit: www.BarrhavenLive.ca/ourkids.

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 1 - H.S.

Grads: Reminder to all grads to submit your community service hours sheet to Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services. You cannot graduate if the 40 hours are not completed. Deadline is fast approaching.

Summer School Co-op: Students are able to sign up for a one credit co-op program which will take place during summer school (July 3 to July 25). The course consists of two parts: 1. the classroom component during the first two days and two integration days in July and 2. supervised learning and training in the community for full days where they will apply the knowledge and skills learned in a related course. There are some skilled trade apprenticeship placements as well. Friday, June 1 is the last day to register. More info and a registration form can be picked up in Student Services.

High School Athletic Awards Banquet will be held here at Mother Teresa on Monday, June 11th at 6:30 pm. Tickets will be availabe next week. Student athletes with outstanding Athletic Fees are asked to forward these to their respective coaches or Mr. Liska ASAP to ensure that they are able to attend.

Looking for Volunteers: Friendship Circle Ottawa is looking for teen volunteers in Barrhaven to visit families with children with special need, on a weekly basis. We give you the community hours and we also have a "mileage program" for prizes. To get more information or to sign up please e-mail to friendship.circle@yahoo.ca

Babysitter Wanted: A family with one child with special needs is looking for ba abysitter for after school hours and some evenings. Location is in the Woodroffe /Crestway area. Please call 613-866-4371 and ask for Miriam.

Mother Teresa H.S. Athletic Banquet: Any high school students or teachers that have pictures of their sports season are urged to submit them to Mr. Prigent in the Gym office - We are looking for Hockey, B-Ball, Badminton, Track, Football, Volleyball, Rugby, Soccer, Lacrosse, Skiing, Golf, Intramurals. Pictures submitted will help create the slideshow presentation at the end of year athletic banquet.

Canadian Blood Services $1,000 Bursary for Grade 11 and Grade 12 Students: There are 5 bursaries available. You need to recruit a minimum of 25 people to attend a blood donor clinic anywhere in Canada between July 3 and August 31 to be entered into the draw. You must register by Friday, June 8 to be eligible for the bursary. Registration forms and info available in Student Services.

Driver Education in Summer School: Registration forms are available in Student Services. Register before June 21, 2007 either by phone, mail, fax or in person. Total Fee is $430.36 (may be paid in 2 equal instalments of $215.18).

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 2 - H.S.

Library Notice: The library is closed all day TODAY.

Grads: Reminder to all grads to submit your community service hours sheet to Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services. You cannot graduate if the 40 hours are not completed. Deadline is fast approaching.

High School Athletic Awards Banquet will be held here at Mother Teresa on Monday, June 11th at 6:30 pm. Tickets will be availabe next week. Student athletes with outstanding Athletic Fees are asked to forward these to their respective coaches or Mr. Liska ASAP to ensure that they are able to attend.

Need Community Service Hours: Marilyn Shanks at the Ruth E. Dickson Branch of the Ottawa Public Library has offered to take on any of our students who may require some hours toward their 40 community service hours. The offer is for the immediate future (any Gr. 12's in need of a few hours?) as well as the distant future too. If interested, drop in at the library and ask for Marilyn.

Mother Teresa H.S. Athletic Banquet: Any high school students or teachers that have pictures of their sports season are urged to submit them to Mr. Prigent in the Gym office - We are looking for Hockey, B-Ball, Badminton, Track, Football, Volleyball, Rugby, Soccer, Lacrosse, Skiing, Golf, Intramurals. Pictures submitted will help create the slideshow presentation at the end of year athletic banquet.

Canadian Blood Services $1,000 Bursary for Grade 11 and Grade 12 Students: There are 5 bursaries available. You need to recruit a minimum of 25 people to attend a blood donor clinic anywhere in Canada between July 3 and August 31 to be entered into the draw. You must register by Friday, June 8 to be eligible for the bursary. Registration forms and info available in Student Services.

Driver Education in Summer School: Registration forms are available in Student Services. Register before June 21, 2007 either by phone, mail, fax or in person. Total Fee is $430.36 (may be paid in 2 equal instalments of $215.18).

Friday, May 25, 2007

Day 1 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 2 - H.S.

Attention 7/8 Band Students: This is a reminder that you must bring in your band fees and permission form today. If you don't submit your permission form, you can not go on the trip. There is an important band meeting at lunch today (1:00).

7/8 BBQ and Carnival: Grade 7 and 8 students will be buying their BBQ tickets in homeroom until Tuesday May 29. $5 will get you 2 hotdogs, a can of pop and a bag of chips plus 8 carnival game tickets. $4 is for the BBQ only. Carnival tickets will only be sold the afternoon of the Carnival at a price of $1 for 4 tickets. Please note that grade 7/8 students are NOT permitted to attend the high school dance. Get your BBQ tickets in homeroom today!!

7/8 Duathlon Participants: 1. Continue to bring in your permission forms. 2. Mandatory meeting on Monday after school to go over the route and finanlize teams. You MUST see Ms. McKenna on Monday at lunch if you cannot make it to the meeting after school. 3. Bike inspection: drop bicycles off to Mr. Nearing at the auto-shop Monday or Tuesday.

Community Service Hours: Volunteers needed for the Monsignor Paul Baxter School Family BBQ on Friday, June 15. Many different events and activities need your help between 3:30 and 9:00pm. Call Mary Wong 825 - 8806 for information.

High School Dance and Year End Carnival: Student Council will be selling tickets for the Carnival BBQ and Heatwave Dance in the atrium before school and at senior lunch -- for high school students only. Combined BBQ and Dance Tickets are $10 with students receiving a bonus of 8 carnival game tickets. BBQ tickets for Friday June 1st are $4 for 2 hotdogs, a can of pop and a bag of chips. Dance tickets for the Thursday May 31st dance are $6 per person. Guests are welcomed. Tickets will be sold until Tuesday, May 29. Carnival tickets will only be sold the afternoon of the Carnival at a price of $1 for 4 tickets. Get your dance and BBQ tickets today!!

The Stratford Festival 2007: Students interested in participating in the sixth annual trip to The Stratford Festival( King Lear, The Comedy of Errors, Oklahoma! and To Kill a Mockingbird) are reminded to return the permission form and deposit to Mrs. Brady in room 320 this week.

Graduates - 21 Point Award: The due date for submission of 21 Points Award documentation is TODAY. If you require more information, please see Mrs. McLaughlin in room 322.

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 1 - H.S.

Attention 7/8 Band Students: This is a reminder that your permission forms and fees for the trip are due on Friday. There is also a rehearsal Friday morning at 8:00 a.m. sharp.

7/8 BBQ and Carnival: Grade 7 and 8 students will be buying their BBQ tickets in homeroom from Wednesday May 23 to Tuesday May 29. $5 will get you 2 hotdogs, a can of pop and a bag of chips plus 8 carnival game tickets. $4 is for the BBQ only. Carnival tickets will only be sold the afternoon of the Carnival at a price of $1 for 4 tickets. Please note that grade 7/8 students are NOT permitted to attend the high school dance. Get your BBQ tickets in homeroom today!!

Red Maple Club will meet TODAY. Please bring permission forms for the year end celebration to the library.

Duathlon Notice: All participants of the Duathlon MUST RETURN their PERMISSION FORMS by MONDAY MAY 28th to MS. McKENNA.

Leprosy Fundraiser: Waffles, muffins, hot chocolate and coffee will be sold in the atrium until Friday morning of this week. You can buy 2 waffles for only $1! All proceeds will go towards curing someone of leprosy.

Notice: Could the female students who signed up for the golf day on Tuesday, May 29th, please pick up an information sheet from Mrs. Coyle after school Thursday or Friday morning before homeroom in room 302. Or you can find me in the High school phys.ed office throughout the day.

Community Service Hours: Volunteers needed for the Monsignor Paul Baxter School Family BBQ on Friday, June 15. Many different events and activities need your help between 3:30 and 9:00pm. Call Mary Wong 825-8806 for information.

Attention Grads: Those students who would like their baby picture returned from the yearbook, please pick them up in Student Services.

High School Dance and Year End Carnival: Student Council will be selling tickets for the Carnival BBQ and Heatwave Dance in the atrium before school and at senior lunch -- for high school students only. Combined BBQ and Dance Tickets are $10 with students receiving a bonus of 8 carnival game tickets. BBQ tickets for Friday June 1st are $4 for 2 hotdogs, a can of pop and a bag of chips. Dance tickets for the Thursday May 31st dance are $6 per person. Guests are welcomed. Tickets will be sold from Wednesday May 23 to Tuesday May 29. Carnival tickets will only be sold the afternoon of the Carnival at a price of $1 for 4 tickets. Get your dance and BBQ tickets today!!

Prom Committee Meetings: There will be a prom meeting for all students on the prom committee after school TODAY at 3:15 in Room 202. Prom is fast approaching and we need everyone's help to finish preparing so please be there!

Do you need a Fairy Godmother? If you are a student or if you know of a student who is financially struggling to purchase a prom dress for this year's prom, do not fear.... the Fairy Godmother is here. Fairy Godmother Inc. of Ottawa can help you with a gown and accessories. Please call 613-232-PROM (7766) or visit their website at www.brownscleaners.ca/fairygodmother to make an appointment to attend their last boutique day on Saturday, May 26, 2007. (Appointments are mandatory in order to attend) See Miss. Kuchma or Ms. Byrne and the posters around the school if you need more information.

Grad Notice: Grad Celebration Day is scheduled for Thursday, June 7th. Lots of activities planned, including the Grad Breakfast, Grad Liturgy at St. Patricks and lunch time BBQ and games. Don’t miss it! Grads need to bring a white T-shirt that day for their fellow grads to sign.
The Stratford Festival 2007: Students interested in participating in the sixth annual trip to The Stratford Festival( King Lear, The Comedy of Errors, Oklahoma! and To Kill a Mockingbird) are reminded to return the permission form and deposit to Mrs. Brady in room 320 this week.

Graduates - 21 Point Award: The due date for submission of 21 Points Award documentation is Friday, May 25th. If you require more information, please see Mrs. McLaughlin in room 322.

Blood Donor Clinic: Canadian Blood Services will be running a blood donor clinic at Mother Teresa High School on Friday, May 25th. You must be a minimum of 17 years of age on May 25 to donate blood. Students in a grade 11 or 12 homeroom may sign-up for the clinic through their homeroom teacher. Other interested students may see Mrs. McLaughlin in room 322.

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 2 - H.S.

7/8 BBQ and Carnival: Grade 7 and 8 students will be buying their BBQ tickets in homeroom from Wednesday, May 23 to Tuesday, May 29. $5 will get you 2 hotdogs, a can of pop and a bag of chips plus 8 carnival game tickets. $4 is for the BBQ only. Carnival tickets will only be sold the afternoon of the Carnival at a price of $1 for 4 tickets. Please note that grade 7/8 students are NOT permitted to attend the high school dance. Get your BBQ tickets in homeroom today!!

Red Maple Club will meet on Thursday this week. Please bring permission forms for the year end celebration to the library.

Library Closure: The library will be closed TODAY, after school.

Live It Up: A reminder to all members that there will be a meeting today at lunch in the Career Center to plan our Carnival Day activities. If you haven't done so already, please stop by room 103 this morning to pick up your Did You Know T-shirt.

Leprosy Fundraiser: Waffles, muffins, hot chocolate and coffee will be sold in the atrium from Wednesday morning to Friday morning of this week. You can buy 2 waffles for only $1! All proceeds will go towards curing someone of leprosy.

Attention Grads: Those students who would like their baby picture returned from the yearbook, please pick them up in Student Services.

High School Dance and Year End Carnival: Student Council will be selling tickets for the Carnival BBQ and Heatwave Dance in the atrium before school and at senior lunch -- for high school students only. Combined BBQ and Dance Tickets are $10 with students receiving a bonus of 8 carnival game tickets. BBQ tickets for Friday, June 1st are $4 for 2 hotdogs, a can of pop and a bag of chips. Dance tickets for the Thursday, May 31st dance are $6 per person. Guests are welcomed. Tickets will be sold from Wednesday, May 23 to Tuesday, May 29. Carnival tickets will only be sold the afternoon of the Carnival at a price of $1 for 4 tickets. Get your dance and BBQ tickets today!!

Prom Committee Meetings: There will be a brief prom meeting at lunch in room 202 TODAY for all students on the prom committee. An after school meeting will take place on Thursday, May 24th at 3:15 in Room 202 as well. Prom is fast approaching and we need everyone's help to finish preparing so please be there!

Do you need a Fairy Godmother? If you are a student or if you know of a student who is financially struggling to purchase a prom dress for this year's prom, do not fear.... the Fairy Godmother is here. Fairy Godmother Inc. of Ottawa can help you with a gown and accessories. Please call 613-232-PROM (7766) or visit their website at www.brownscleaners.ca/fairygodmother to make an appointment to attend their last boutique day on Saturday, May 26, 2007. (Appointments are mandatory in order to attend) See Miss. Kuchma or Ms. Byrne and the posters around the school if you need more information.

Grads Information Board: We have posted information concerning Graduation activities on the bulletin board in the Atrium, next to the Chapel. Please check daily for updates to upcoming activities.

Grad Notice: Grad Celebration Day is scheduled for Thursday, June 7th. Lots of activities planned, including the Grad Breakfast, Grad Liturgy at St. Patricks and lunch time BBQ and games. Don’t miss it! Grads need to bring a white T-shirt that day for their fellow grads to sign.
The Stratford Festival 2007: Students interested in participating in the sixth annual trip to The Stratford Festival( King Lear, The Comedy of Errors, Oklahoma! and To Kill a Mockingbird) are reminded to return the permission form and deposit to Mrs. Brady in room 320 this week.

Graduates - 21 Point Award: The due date for submission of 21 Points Award documentation is Friday, May 25th. If you require more information, please see Mrs. McLaughlin in room 322.

Marine Biology Trip: Students who have received an information sheet about the marine biology trip to St. Andrew, NB in September are reminded to see Mrs. McLaughlin in room 322 ASAP if they are interested (a reminder that students must be registered in SBI4U next year to be an eligible participant).

Blood Donor Clinic: Canadian Blood Services will be running a blood donor clinic at Mother Teresa High School on Friday, May 25th. You must be a minimum of 17 years of age on May 25 to donate blood. Students in a grade 11 or 12 homeroom may sign-up for the clinic through their homeroom teacher. Other interested students may see Mrs. McLaughlin in room 322.

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 1 - H.S.

7/8 BBQ and Carnival: Grade 7 and 8 students will be buying their BBQ tickets in homeroom from Wednesday May 23 to Tuesday May 29. $5 will get you 2 hotdogs, a can of pop and a bag of chips plus 8 carnival game tickets. $4 is for the BBQ only. Carnival tickets will only be sold the afternoon of the Carnival at a price of $1 for 4 tickets. Please note that grade 7/8 students are NOT permitted to attend the high school dance. Get your BBQ tickets in homeroom today!!

Attention Grade 7/8 Band Students: Your coffee fundraising has arrived! If you have not done so as yet, please drop by room 119 (Ms. LaSchiazza's room) at the end of the day to pick up your box. There is only 6 more days to fundraise!

Red Maple Club will meet on Thursday this week. Please bring permission forms for the year end celebration to the library.

Library Closure: The library will be closed after school on Wednesday, May 23, 2007.

Skills Canada Bilingual Summer Camp: In the summer of 2007, Skills Canada – Ontario, working in partnership with various organizations across the province will be hosting for a seventh season, ‘Skills Work® For Youth,’ Employability Skills Camp for students entering Grades 7 or 8. These one week "Skills Work!® for Youth" Employability Skills Summer Camps run across Ontario throughout July and August from Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30 pm. Cost is $150.00 per week per participant. For dates and registration info, go to: http://www.skillsontario.com/programs/summer_camp.html

Student Council Meeting: Reminder to all student council executive members that there WILL NOT be a meeting at lunch today. We will meet in the library seminar room after school.

High School Dance and Year End Carnival: Student Council will be selling tickets for the Carnival BBQ and Heatwave Dance in the atrium before school and at senior lunch -- for high school students only. Combined BBQ and Dance Tickets are $10 with students receiving a bonus of 8 carnival game tickets. BBQ tickets for Friday June 1st are $4 for 2 hotdogs, a can of pop and a bag of chips. Dance tickets for the Thursday May 31st dance are $6 per person. Guests are welcomed. Tickets will be sold from Wednesday May 23 to Tuesday May 29. Carnival tickets will only be sold the afternoon of the Carnival at a price of $1 for 4 tickets. Get your dance and BBQ tickets today!!

Prom Committee Meetings: There will be a brief prom meeting at lunch in room 202 on Wednesday, May 23rd for all students on the prom committee. An after school meeting will take place on Thursday, May 24th at 3:15 in Room 202 as well. Prom is fast approaching and we need everyone's help to finish preparing so please be there!

Do you need a Fairy Godmother? If you are a student or if you know of a student who is financially struggling to purchase a prom dress for this year's prom, do not fear.... the Fairy Godmother is here. Fairy Godmother Inc. of Ottawa can help you with a gown and accessories. Please call 613-232-PROM (7766) or visit their website at: www.brownscleaners.ca/fairygodmother to make an appointment to attend their last boutique day on Saturday, May 26, 2007. (Appointments are mandatory in order to attend) See Miss. Kuchma or Ms. Byrne and the posters around the school if you need more information.

Grads Information Board: We have posted information concerning Graduation activities on the bulletin board in the Atrium, next to the Chapel. Please check daily for updates to upcoming activities.

Grad Notice: Grad Celebration Day is scheduled for Thursday, June 7th. Lots of activities planned, including the Grad Breakfast, Grad Liturgy at St. Patricks and lunch time BBQ and games. Don’t miss it! Grads need to bring a white T-shirt that day for their fellow grads to sign.
The Stratford Festival 2007: Students interested in participating in the sixth annual trip to The Stratford Festival( King Lear, The Comedy of Errors, Oklahoma! and To Kill a Mockingbird) are reminded to return the permission form and deposit to Mrs. Brady in room 320 this week.

Graduates - 21 Point Award: The due date for submission of 21 Points Award documentation is Friday, May 25th. If you require more information, please see Mrs McLaughlin in room 322.

Marine Biology Trip: Students who have received an information sheet about the marine biology trip to St. Andrew, NB in September are reminded to see Mrs. McLaughlin in room 322 ASAP if they are interested (a reminder that students must be registered in SBI4U next year to be an eligible participant).

Blood Donor Clinic: Canadian Blood Services will be running a blood donor clinic at Mother Teresa High School on Friday, May 25th. You must be a minimum of 17 years of age on May 25 to donate blood. Students in a grade 11 or 12 homeroom may sign-up for the clinic through their homeroom teacher. Other interested students may see Mrs. McLaughlin in room 322.

Friday, May 18, 2007

Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 2 - H.S.

Attention Grade 7/8 Band Students: Your coffee fundraising should be arriving today! Please drop by room 119 (Ms. LaSchiazza's room) at the end of the day to pick up your box. There is only 7 more days to fundraise!

Volunteers Needed: From June 1 to 3 thousands of women and men will unite for one weekend and walk 60 kilometres through Ottawa in a bold display of courage and commitment. This history-making event is called The Weekend to End Breast Cancer. The money raised in The Weekend to End Breast Cancer will benefit The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. We are still looking for plenty of Volunteers to take part in this amazing weekend. The Weekend to End Breast Cancer needs people like you for a couple of hours or a whole day to help with:

• Registration
• Pitching the tents and taking them down
• Ceremonies production
• Cheering on the Walkers
• And more!

For info and to register go to: www.endcancer.ca or call (613) 722-7224.

Graduates - 21 Point Award: The due date for submission of 21 Points Award documentation is Friday, May 25th. If you require more information, please see Mrs McLaughlin in room 322.

Marine Biology Trip: Students who have received an information sheet about the marine biology trip to St. Andrew, NB in September are reminded to see Mrs. McLaughlin in room 322 ASAP if they are interested (a reminder that students must be registered in SBI4U next year to be an eligible participant).

Driver Education in Summer School: Registration forms are available in Student Services. Register before June 21, 2007 either by phone, mail, fax or in person. Total Fee is $430.36 (may be paid in 2 equal instalments of $215.18).

Need a Tutor: Former MTHS student is available to tutor. If you need help in Science, Biology or English, please call Lisa at (613) 823-2695.

Blood Donor Clinic: Canadian Blood Services will be running a blood donor clinic at Mother Teresa High School on Friday, May 25th. You must be a minimum of 17 years of age on May 25 to donate blood. Students in a grade 11 or 12 homeroom may sign-up for the clinic through their homeroom teacher. Other interested students may see Mrs. McLaughlin in room 322.

Honeywell Day Camp is looking for day camp leaders and skateboard instructors for the summer. If you are interested, please call Jessica or Jera at (613) 580-2424 extension 15345. Interviews are being conducted this week and next week. Don't let this opportunity pass you by.

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Day 1 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 1 - H.S.

Spirit Week: TODAY is GQ Day with a senior lunch fashion show, and Friday is Super Hero Day. Show your Titan spirit!!

Red Maple Meeting will be TODAY. Please bring your permission forms for the field trip.

Grade 7 & 8 Girls Touch Football: We play at home TODAY at 3:00 pm. Girls can be dismissed at 2:30 pm to change and warm-up.

Library Notice: The library will be closed after school TODAY.

Do YOU WANT TO BE A LEADER at Leadership Camp? If you are interested in being a leader OR if you have come in the past AND would like to be a leader, please come to the meeting at lunch TODAY in Portable 11. Could the following students, please come to this meeting briefly as well: Alex Skinner, Brandon Seymour and Benjamin Dean.

Marine Biology Trip: Students who have received an information sheet about the marine biology trip to St. Andrew, NB in September are reminded to see Mrs. McLaughlin in room 322 ASAP if they are interested (a reminder that students must be registered in SBI4U next year to be an eligible participant).

Driver Education in Summer School: Registration forms are available in Student Services. Register before June 21, 2007 either by phone, mail, fax or in person. Total Fee is $430.36 (may be paid in 2 equal instalments of $215.18).

Need a Tutor: Former MTHS student is available to tutor. If you need help in Science, Biology or English, please call Lisa at (613) 823-2695.

Summer School On-line Courses: The Ottawa Catholic School board is offering 7 on-line courses this summer, from July 9 to July 30: Gr. 12 Writer’s Craft, Gr. 12 World Issues, Gr. 11 Travel & Tourism, Gr. 11 Designing Your Future, Gr. 11 Information Technology and Gr. 10 Civics and Careers. More information and a registration form can be picked up in Student Services. Registration is on a first-come, first-served policy.

Blood Donor Clinic: Canadian Blood Services will be running a blood donor clinic at Mother Teresa High School on Friday, May 25th. You must be a minimum of 17 years of age on May 25 to donate blood. Students in a grade 11 or 12 homeroom may sign-up for the clinic through their homeroom teacher. Other interested students may see Mrs. McLaughlin in room 322.

Honeywell Day Camp is looking for day camp leaders and skateboard instructors for the summer. If you are interested, please call Jessica or Jera at (613) 580-2424 extension 15345. Interviews are being conducted this week and next week. Don't let this opportunity pass you by.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 2 - H.S.

Spirit Week: TODAY is Where's Waldo Day (dress either in a white T-shirt and jeans or as Waldo!), Thursday is GQ Day with a senior lunch fashion show, and Friday is Super Hero Day. Show your Titan spirit!!

Grade 7 & 8 Gauss Mathematics Contest: The following students are reminded about the Gauss Mathematics Contest TODAY at 9:05 am in the library.

Grade 7 students: Kevin Alexander, Kalvin Alexander, Tushar Joshi, Billy Francis, Gabriel Azzie, David Urgolo, Stephanie Ngo, Lashanda Skerritt, Lauren Wong, Jared Murphy, Jiabo Hou, Samuel Wehrle.

Grade 8 students: Bryn Belanger, Monica Mendoza, Nick Gatto, Jessica Margeit-Pineda.
Please go to the library right after homeroom TODAY.

Red Maple Meeting will be on THURSDAY, May 17th. Please bring your permission forms for the field trip.

Grade 7 & 8 Girls Touch Football: Our final practice before our first season game is TODAY at 3:15 pm sharp in the field. Everyone must attend. We play at home on Thursday at 3:00pm. Girls can be dismissed at 2:30 pm to change and warm-up.

Grade 7-12 Girls: Golf for Girls registration forms must be returned to room 302 by TODAY.

Library Notice: The library will be closed after school TODAY and Thursday this week.

Do YOU WANT TO BE A LEADER at Leadership Camp? If you are interested in being a leader OR if you have come in the past AND would like to be a leader, please come to the meeting at lunch on Thursday, May 17th in Portable 11. Could the following students, please come to this meeting briefly as well: Alex Skinner, Brandon Seymour and Benjamin Dean.

Driver Education in Summer School: Registration forms are available in Student Services. Register before June 21, 2007 either by phone, mail, fax or in person. Total Fee is $430.36 (may be paid in 2 equal instalments of $215.18).

Omnikin: A reminder to all students who signed up to play Omnikin today at lunch. Stop by the back half of the caf gym at lunch to see when you will be playing, and who you will be playing against. Are you ready for the craziness that is Omnikin? ~ Brought to you by Live It Up.

Summer School On-line Courses: The Ottawa Catholic School board is offering 7 on-line courses this summer, from July 9 to July 30: Gr. 12 Writer’s Craft, Gr. 12 World Issues, Gr. 11 Travel & Tourism, Gr. 11 Designing Your Future, Gr. 11 Information Technology and Gr. 10 Civics and Careers. More information and a registration form can be picked up in Student Services. Registration is on a first-come, first-served policy.

Blood Donor Clinic: Canadian Blood Services will be running a blood donor clinic at Mother Teresa High School on Friday, May 25th. You must be a minimum of 17 years of age on May 25 to donate blood. Students in a grade 11 or 12 homeroom may sign-up for the clinic through their homeroom teacher. Other interested students may see Mrs. McLaughlin in room 322.

Honeywell Day Camp is looking for day camp leaders and skateboard instructors for the summer. If you are interested, please call Jessica or Jera at (613) 580-2424 extension 15345. Interviews are being conducted this week and next week. Don't let this opportunity pass you by.

Stratford Festival 2007: The sixth annual trip to Stratford Ontario on Oct 2-4 next year is on! Mother Teresa students interested (next year's high school students 9-12) in this exceptional opportunity to experience a high level of live professional theater, please pick up an information form from Mrs. Brady in room 320. We are going to see To Kill a Mockingbird, King Lear, Oklahoma! and A Comedy of Errors.

Tuesday, May 14, 2007

Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 1 - H.S.

Spirit Week: TODAY is Sens Pride Day and the Pep Rally, Wednesday is Where's Waldo Day (dress either in a white T-shirt and jeans or as Waldo!), Thursday is GQ Day with a senior lunch fashion show, and Friday is Super Hero Day. Show your Titan spirit!!

Grade 7 & 8 Gauss Mathematics Contest: The following students are reminded about the Gauss Mathematics Contest on Wednesday, May 16th at 9:05 am in the library.

Grade 7 students: Kevin Alexander, Kalvin Alexander, Tushar Joshi, Billy Francis, Gabriel Azzie, David Urgolo, Stephanie Ngo, Lashanda Skerritt, Lauren Wong, Jared Murphy, Jiabo Hou, Samuel Wehrle.

Grade 8 students: Bryn Belanger, Monica Mendoza, Nick Gatto, Jessica Margeit-Pineda.
Please go to the library right after homeroom on Wednesday.

Red Maple Meeting will be on THURSDAY, May 17th. Please bring your permission forms for the field trip.

Grade 7 & 8 Girls Touch Football: Our final practice before our first season game is this WEDNESDAY at 3:15 pm sharp in the field. Everyone must attend. We play at home on Thursday at 3:00pm. Girls can be dismissed at 2:30 pm to change and warm-up.

Grade 7-12 Girls: Golf for Girls presents a full day of golf rules, clinics, lunch and the chance to play a few holes for only $10. It is on Tuesday, May 29th from 8:45- 2:30. Please pick up an information and registration form from Mrs. Coyle in room 302 before homeroom. Only 10 girls from each school can attend, so it is first come first served. It is designed for girls at any level of golf from beginners to advanced and clubs will be provided if necessary! Forms must be returned to room 302 by Wednesday, May 16th.

Library Notice: The library will be closed after school on Wednesday and Thursday this week.

Omnikin: A reminder to all students who signed up to play Omnikin today at lunch. Stop by the back half of the caf gym at lunch to see when you will be playing, and who you will be playing against. Are you ready for the craziness that is Omnikin? ~ Brought to you by Live It Up.

Summer School On-line Courses: The Ottawa Catholic School board is offering 7 on-line courses this summer, from July 9 to July 30: Gr. 12 Writer’s Craft, Gr. 12 World Issues, Gr. 11 Travel & Tourism, Gr. 11 Designing Your Future, Gr. 11 Information Technology and Gr. 10 Civics and Careers. More information and a registration form can be picked up in Student Services. Registration is on a first-come, first-served policy.

Blood Donor Clinic: Canadian Blood Services will be running a blood donor clinic at Mother Teresa High School on Friday, May 25th. You must be a minimum of 17 years of age to donate blood. Students in a grade 11 or 12 homeroom may sign-up for the clinic through their homeroom teacher. Other interested students may see Mrs. McLaughlin in room 322.

Honeywell Day Camp is looking for day camp leaders and skateboard instructors for the summer. If you are interested, please call Jessica or Jera at (613) 580-2424 extension 15345. Interviews are being conducted this week and next week. Don't let this opportunity pass you by.

Attention Graduates: The deadline for submitting an application for the Archbishop's Award for Catholic Leadership has been extended to Wednesday, May 16. This is a $500 bursary that is available to one graduate in each of the High Schools in our School Board. Applications are available in Student Services.

Stratford Festival 2007: The sixth annual trip to Stratford Ontario on Oct 2-4 next year is on! Mother Teresa students interested (next year's high school students 9-12) in this exceptional opportunity to experience a high level of live professional theater, please pick up an information form from Mrs. Brady in room 320. We are going to see To Kill a Mockingbird, King Lear, Oklahoma! and A Comedy of Errors.

Monday, May 14, 2007

Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 2 - H.S.

Spirit Week: It begins TODAY ……Spirit Week …… Join the fun…..Catch the spirit …… Dress up… Monday is 80's Day or Workout Day, Tuesday is Sens Pride Day and the Pep Rally, Wednesday is Where's Waldo Day (dress either in a white T-shirt and jeans or as Waldo!), Thursday is GQ Day with a senior lunch fashion show, and Friday is Super Hero Day. Show your Titan spirit!!

Grade 7 & 8 Girls Touch Football: Our final practice before our first season game is this WEDNESDAY (not Tuesday) at 3:15pm sharp in the field. Everyone must attend. We play at home on Thursday at 3:00pm. Girls can be dismissed at 2:30 pm to change and warm-up.

Grade 7-12 Girls: Golf for Girls presents a full day of golf rules, clinics, lunch and the chance to play a few holes for only $10. It is on Tuesday, May 29th from 8:45- 2:30. Please pick up an information and registration form from Mrs. Coyle in room 302 before homeroom. Only 10 girls from each school can attend, so it is first come first served. It is designed for girls at any level of golf from beginners to advanced and clubs will be provided if necessary! Forms must be returned to room 302 by Wednesday, May 16th.

Notice for Gr. 8-11 students: There will be an important meeting on TODAY, in the cafeteria gym for any students interested in playing on next year’s High School Football team. Any students who are in Grade 8 to Grade 11 this year will be eligible to play next year.

Attention all high school students! There is a crazy new sport called Omnikin that's fun, exciting, and here at Mother Teresa! Come by the atrium at lunch today to see a demo, and sign up your team of 4-5 players. It's free to participate, and we'll be playing Tuesday and Wednesday at lunch in the back half of the caf gym. Hope to see you there! ~ Brought to you by Live It Up.

Grade 11 students: The following students are to meet with Ms. D'Angela in room #211, following morning announcements. Sumaira Hasen, Skikai Jin, Jaeho Lee, Adrian Rochford and Henri Xi.

Attention Graduates: The deadline for submitting an application for the Archbishop's Award for Catholic Leadership has been extended to Wednesday, May 16. This is a $500 bursary that is available to one graduate in each of the High Schools in our School Board. Applications are available in Student Serices.

Stratford Festival 2007: The sixth annual trip to Stratford Ontario on Oct 2-4 next year is on! Mother Teresa students interested (next year's high school students 9-12) in this exceptional opportunity to experience a high level of live professional theater, please pick up an information form from Mrs. Brady in room 320. We are going to see To Kill a Mockingbird, King Lear, Oklahoma! and A Comedy of Errors.

High School Intramurals - Volleyball begins TODAY. Committed individuals are needed to referee the games and score, There are 18 hours of community service available for this season. Please see Mr. Prigent.

Prom Committee: Members are reminded of the meeting TODAY at lunch in room 202 -- this meeting is VERY important as last minute details need to be finalized.

Friday, May 11, 2007

Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 1 - H.S.

Spirit Week: It begins this Monday ……Spirit Week …… Join the fun…..Catch the spirit …… Dress up… Monday is Super Hero Day, Tuesday is Sens Pride Day and the Pep Rally, Wednesday is Where's Waldo Day (dress either in a white T-shirt and jeans or as Waldo!), Thursday is GQ Day with a senior lunch fashion show, and Friday is 80's Day or Workout Day. Show your Titan spirit!!

Gr 7/8 Games room - Room is open TODAY. Come on in and use your Titan dollars or pay to play the games during your lunch hour. Pinball machine is here until May 15.

Reminder to all grade 7 students: The next Hep B immunization clinic will be on Monday, May 14. Students are reminded to have a good breakfast on Monday before receiving the vaccine.

Grade 7-12 Girls: Golf for Girls presents a full day of golf rules, clinics, lunch and the chance to play a few holes for only $10. It is on Tuesday, May 29th from 8:45- 2:30. Please pick up an information and registration form from Mrs. Coyle in room 302 before homeroom. Only 10 girls from each school can attend, so it is first come first served. It is designed for girls at any level of golf from beginners to advanced and clubs will be provided if necessary! Forms must be returned to room 302 by Wednesday, May 16th.

Stratford Festival 2007: The sixth annual trip to Stratford Ontario on Oct 2-4 next year is on! Mother Teresa students interested (next year's high school students 9-12) in this exceptional opportunity to experience a high level of live professional theater, please pick up an information form from Mrs. Brady in room 320. We are going to see To Kill a Mockingbird, King Lear, Oklahoma! and A Comedy of Errors.

High School Intramurals - Volleyball begins on Monday - teams are to check the schedule posted on Friday near the wood floor gym. Committed individuals are needed to referee the games and score, There are 18 hours of community service available for this season. Please see Mr. Prigent.

PROM COMMITTEE: Members are reminded of the meeting on Monday at lunch in room 202 -- this meeting is VERY important as last minute details need to be finalized.

Need Volunteer Hours....Looking for an Assistant Coach for Flag Football for 13 year olds on Saturdays at 10:30 am at the Greenbank and Hunt Club field. This Saturday only, the game is at Nepean Sportsplex at 10:30 am. Please call Brian Riley at 613 825-5235.

Notice for Gr. 8-11 students: There will be an important meeting on Monday, May 14, in the cafeteria gym for any students interested in playing on next year’s High School Football team. Any students who are in Grade 8 to Grade 11 this year will be eligible to play next year.

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Day 1 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 2 - H.S.

7/8 Hacky Sack Participants: Rocco Buccini, Nazario Grecia, Brian Moeun, Alex Guardado, Tyler Delay, Daniel Farsijani, Daniel Laird, Jacob Miller. Please see Ms. McKenna today for a permission form for the Hacky Sack Challenge on Friday May 11th.

Gr 7/8 Games room - Room is open on Friday. Come on in and use your Titan dollars or pay to play the games during your lunch hour. Pinball machine is here until May 15.

Reminder to all grade 7 students: The next Hep B immunization clinic will be on Monday, May 14. Any grade 7 students who also want to receive their Meningococcal C vaccine at that time must have submitted their consent forms before May 11. Students are reminded to have a good breakfast on Monday before receiving the vaccine(s).

7/8 Duathlon: Sign up in TEAMS! Enjoy a nice afternoon competing! 2 person TEAM: person #1 completes two runs (1.5 km) and person #2 completes the bike (8 km). 3 person TEAM : person #1 runs the first 1.5 km run, person #2 bikes (8 km) and person #3 runs the second 1.5 km run. Sign up at Ms. McKenna's office.

Grade 7-12 Girls: Golf for Girls presents a full day of golf rules, clinics, lunch and the chance to play a few holes for only $10. It is on Tuesday, May 29th from 8:45- 2:30. Please pick up an information and registration form from Mrs. Coyle in room 302 before homeroom. Only 10 girls from each school can attend, so it is first come first served. It is designed for girls at any level of golf from beginners to advanced and clubs will be provided if necessary! Forms must be returned to room 302 by Wednesday, May 16th.

Stratford Festival 2007: The sixth annual trip to Stratford Ontario on Oct 2-4 next year is on! Mother Teresa students interested (next year's high school students 9-12) in this exceptional opportunity to experience a high level of live professional theater, please pick up an information form from Mrs. Brady in room 320. We are going to see To Kill a Mockingbird, King Lear, Oklahoma! and A Comedy of Errors.

PROM 2007: Students who paid for their prom ticket but did not receive their formal invitation are asked come to the atrium at lunch TODAY. As well, any students still interested in purchasing a prom ticket are asked to see Ms. Kuchma or Ms. Byrne by the end of this week. If anyone has not yet returned the Prom Grad survey, please hand it in TODAY in the atrium.

PROM COMMITTEE: Members are reminded of the meeting on Monday at lunch in room 202 -- this meeting is VERY important as last minute details need to be finalized.

Notice: Ms. Lawlor's Period 3 careers class (the one with Morthaza in it) needs to bring/borrow a pair of earphones/headphones for class in the library today.

Need Volunteer Hours....Looking for an Assistant Coach for Flag Football for 13 year olds on Saturdays at 10:30 am at the Greenbank and Hunt Club field. This Saturday only, the game is at Nepean Sportsplex at 10:30 am. Please call Brian Riley at 613 825-5235.

Notice for Gr. 8-11 students: There will be an important meeting on Monday, May 14, in the cafeteria gym for any students interested in playing on next year’s High School Football team. Any students who are in Grade 8 to Grade 11 this year will be eligible to play next year.

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 1 - H.S.

Gr 7/8 Games room - Room is open TODAY and Friday. Come on in and use your Titan dollars or pay to play the games during your lunch hour. Pinball machine is here until May 15.

Red Maple Club meeting TODAY. If you can't attend this meeting, please drop by the library to pick up your permission form for the year end party.

Reminder to all grade 7 students: The next Hep B immunization clinic will be on Monday, May 14. Any grade 7 students who also want to receive their Meningococcal C vaccine at that time must have submitted their consent forms before May 11. Students are reminded to have a good breakfast on Monday before receiving the vaccine(s).

7/8 Duathlon: Sign up in TEAMS! Enjoy a nice afternoon competing! 2 person TEAM: person #1 completes two runs (1.5 km) and person #2 completes the bike (8 km). 3 person TEAM : person #1 runs the first 1.5 km run, person #2 bikes ( 8 km) and person #3 runs the second 1.5 km run. Sign up at Ms. McKenna's office.

Grade 7-12 Girls: Golf for Girls presents a full day of golf rules, clinics, lunch and the chance to play a few holes for only $10. It is on Tuesday, May 29th from 8:45- 2:30. Please pick up an information and registration form from Mrs. Coyle in room 302 before homeroom. Only 10 girls from each school can attend, so it is first come first served. It is designed for girls at any level of golf from beginners to advanced and clubs will be provided if necessary! Forms must be returned to room 302 by Wednesday, May 16th.

Stratford Festival 2007: The sixth annual trip to Stratford Ontario on Oct 2-4 next year is on! Mother Teresa students interested (next year's high school students 9-12) in this exceptional opportunity to experience a high level of live professional theater, please pick up an information form from Mrs. Brady in room 320. We are going to see To Kill a Mockingbird, King Lear, Oklahoma! and A Comedy of Errors.

Notice for Gr. 8-11 students: There will be an important meeting on Monday, May 14, in the cafeteria gym for any students interested in playing on next year’s High School Football team. Any students who are in Grade 8 to Grade 11 this year will be eligible to play next year.

Live It Up: A reminder to all members that there is a VERY important planning meeting today at lunch in the Career Center.

Outdoor Club: Brief but important meeting in Rm. 107 at the start of lunch today.

Reach For The Top: And then there were two!! The Championship Game between the UNDEFEATED Attack of the Flying Monkeys and those wise old Shoulda Grads transpires today at lunch. Who will covet the Mighty Brain Hiccup? Who will win the right to face the teachers? Who will take home the GNOME..? Location: Crazy Kitchen. Buzzer activation unfolds at 11:50 am.

High School Intramurals: Volleyball is the last activity - don't forget TODAY is the last day to sign up in the main gym or dance studio. LAST CALL! $1 per player.

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 2 - H.S.

Gr 7/8 Games room: Room is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Come on in and use your Titan dollars or pay to play the games during your lunch hour. Pinball machine is here until May 15.

Hacky Sack Gr. 7 & 8: All members of the Hacky Sack team please see Ms. McKenna today for permission forms for the Hacky Sack Challenge this week.

Red Maple Club meeting on Wednesday, May 9. If you can't attend this meeting, please drop by the library to pick up your permission form for the year end party.

Reminder to all grade 7 students: The next Hep B immunization clinic will be on Monday, May 14. Any grade 7 students who also want to receive their Meningococcal C vaccine at that time must have submitted their consent forms before Friday, May 11. Students are reminded to have a good breakfast on Monday before receiving the vaccine(s).

7/8 Duathlon: Sign up in TEAMS! Enjoy a nice afternoon competing! 2 person TEAM: person #1 completes two runs (1.5 km) and person #2 completes the bike (8 km). 3 person TEAM : person #1 runs the first 1.5 km run, person #2 bikes (8 km) and person #3 runs the second 1.5 km run. Sign up at Ms. McKenna's office

Library Notice: The library will be closed after school today.

Notice for Gr. 8-11 students: There will be an important meeting on Monday, May 14, in the cafeteria gym for any students interested in playing on next year’s High School Football team. Any students who are in Grade 8 to Grade 11 this year will be eligible to play next year.

High School Intramurals: Volleyball is the last activity - don't forget to sign up by Wednesday in the main gym or dance studio. LAST CALL! $1 per player.

Monday, May 7, 2007

Day 3 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 1 - H.S.

Hacky Sack Gr. 7 & 8: All members of the Hacky Sack team please see Ms. McKenna today for permission forms for the Hacky Sack Challenge this week.

Reminder to all grade 7 students: The next Hep B immunization clinic will be on Monday, May 14. Any grade 7 students who also want to receive their Meningococcal C vaccine at that time must have submitted their consent forms before May 11. Students are reminded to have a good breakfast on Monday before receiving the vaccine(s).

Grads: Grads are reminded that Community Service Hour forms must be returned to Student Services ASAP. All potential grads need 40 hours of community service in order to receive a diploma. There are only 31 school days left before final exams.

High School Intramurals: Volleyball signups are this week in the Dance Studio during senior lunch (due to popular demand - Volleyball will be 6 on 6 and the coed rule is still in effect) $1 per player.

Friday, May 4, 2007

Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 2 - H.S.

Reminder to all grade 7 students: The next Hep B immunization clinic will be on Monday, May 14. Any grade 7 students who also want to receive their Meningococcal C vaccine at that time must have submitted their consent forms before May 11. Students are reminded to have a good breakfast on Monday before receiving the vaccine(s).

Mini-enrichment: Students enrolled in mini-enrichment courses at Ottawa U & Carleton U next week are reminded to attend the orientation sessions this weekend.

Cleaning the Capital: H.S. students involved in the Cleaning the Capital Campaign today are asked to report to their period 2 class for attendance prior to coming to the Atrium for their supplies.

Wonderland Trip: Those students interested in going on the Physics, Math & Business trip to Canada's Wonderland must return their forms to Mr. Miller before the end of the day TODAY. If the interest for this trip is not demonstrated in sufficient numbers, the trip will be canceled.

Grads: Grads are reminded that Community Service Hour forms must be returned to Student Services ASAP. All potential grads need 40 hours of community service in order to receive a diploma. There are only 32 school days left before final exams.

Community Service Opportunity: The Knights of Columbus Council 11271 of St. Patrick's Fallowfield parish are cleaning up along Jockvale Road this Saturday May 5, 2007. We would welcome up to 8 students who might need community volunteer time to help with this. The section of road is between Strandherd and Weybridge. We will meet in the parking lot of the Barrhaven United Church on Jockvale Rd. (near the railway tracks) at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. This should take 2 hours maximum. We supply gloves and trash bags. Students should dress for the weather conditions. Those interested can just show up on Saturday.

Reach For The Top: A Monster Matchup to decide who will play the UNDEFEATED Flying Monkeys in the School Championship Brain Hiccup Trivia Extravaganza: The INTERGALACTIC WALRUSES are pitted against COPERNICUS and the SHOULDA GRADS in TODAY’s lunch hour thriller. Location: Crazy Kitchen. Buzzer activation unfolds at 11:50 am.

High School Intramurals: Volleyball signups are this week and next in the Dance Studio during senior lunch (due to popular demand - Volleyball will be 6 on 6 and the coed rule is still in effect) $1 per player.

Summer School: Information and registration forms for Summer School reach-ahead and make-up courses are now available in Student Services. Summer school courses in our school board will run from July 9 to July 30. Courses are filled on a first come, first served basis.

Thursday, May 3, 2007

Day 1 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 1 - H.S.

Open House: Don’t forget our Mother Teresa Education Week Open House tonight, starting at 5:00 p.m. There are lots of activities and displays to see. Come for dinner, BBQ available.

Reminder to all grade 7 students: The next Hep B immunization clinic will be on Monday, May 14. Any grade 7 students who also want to receive their Meningococcal C vaccine at that time must have submitted their consent forms before May 11. Students are reminded to have a good breakfast on Monday before receiving the vaccine(s).

7/8 Games Room: 7/8 Teachers have been given this week's Titan Dollars for distribution. The Games room will be open TODAY during 7/8 Lunch for those wishing to use their Titan dollars or pay for pinball, foosball, air hockey and table tennis.

7-8 Badminton: Members of the 7-8 badminton team have practices TODAY and tomorrow.

Notice for H.S. Track & Field: Please dismiss the Track Team at 11:00 am TODAY. There was a change to their bus departure time.

Library Notice: The library will be closed during high school lunch today.

Wonderland Trip: Those students interested in going on the Physics, Math & Business trip to Canada's Wonderland must return their forms to Mr. Miller before the week's end (Friday May 4th). If the interest for this trip is not demonstrated in sufficient numbers, the trip will be cancelled.

Grads: Grads are reminded that Community Service Hour forms must be returned to Student Services ASAP. All potential grads need 40 hours of community service in order to receive a diploma. There are only 34 school days left before final exams. Get crackin’.

Community Service Opportunity: The Knights of Columbus Council 11271 of St. Patrick's Fallowfield parish are cleaning up along Jockvale Road this Saturday May 5, 2007. We would welcome up to 8 students who might need community volunteer time to help with this. The section of road is between Strandherd and Weybridge. We will meet in the parking lot of the Barrhaven United Church on Jockvale Rd. (near the railway tracks) at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. This should take 2 hours maximum. We supply gloves and trash bags. Students should dress for the weather conditions. Those interested can just show up on Saturday.

Reach For The Top: A Monster Matchup to decide who will play the UNDEFEATED Flying Monkeys in the School Championship Brain Hiccup Trivia Extravaganza: The INTERGALACTIC WALRUSES are pitted against COPERNICUS and the SHOULDA GRADS in a Friday lunch hour thriller. Location: Crazy Kitchen. Buzzer activation unfolds at 11:50 am.

High School Intramurals: Volleyball signups are this week and next in the Dance Studio during senior lunch (due to popular demand - Volleyball will be 6 on 6 and the coed rule is still in effect) $1 per player.

Summer School: Information and registration forms for Summer School reach-ahead and make-up courses are now available in Student Services. Summer school courses in our school board will run from July 9 to July 30. Courses are filled on a first come, first served basis.

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 2 - H.S.

Open House: With the forecast calling for beautiful weather and the Senators having an evening off, why not come out to the Mother Teresa Education Week Open House on Thursday, May 3. There are lots of activities and displays to see. Come for dinner, BBQ opens at 5:00 p.m. and the action continues in and around the school until 7:30 p.m.

7/8 Duathlon Information: There is an mandatory meeting for all those who have signed up for the Mother Teresa Duathlon TODAY at the beginning of lunch (12:41 P.M.) in room 318. Student may continue to sign up for the Duathlon to be held on Wednesday, May 30th, 1:00 - 3: 00, at Mother Teresa School.

7/8 Games Room: 7/8 Teachers have been given this week's Titan Dollars for distribution. The Games room will be open Thursday during 7/8 Lunch for those wishing to use their Titan dollars or pay for pinball, foosball, air hockey and table tennis.

7-8 Badminton: Members of the 7-8 badminton team have practices on Thursday and Friday this week. .

Red Maple Club meets TODAY. Preparations will begin for our year end party.

Wonderland Trip: Those students interested in going on the Physics, Math & Business trip to Canada's Wonderland must return their forms to Mr. Miller before the week's end (Friday May 4th). If the interest for this trip is not demonstrated in sufficient numbers, the trip will be canceled.

Live It Up: Attention all members! Today is your chance to try Omnikin. We will meet in the Career Center at 11:45 to go over a few quick items, but we will then proceed to the back half of the caf for a game of Omnikin. For the rest of the school, stay tuned for your chance to play Omnikin!

Grads: Grads are reminded that Community Service Hour forms must be returned to Student Services ASAP. All potential grads need 40 hours of community service in order to receive a diploma. There are only 35 school days left before final exams. Get crackin’.

Community Service Opportunity: The Knights of Columbus Council 11271 of St. Patrick's Fallowfield parish are cleaning up along Jockvale Road this Saturday May 5, 2007. We would welcome up to 8 students who might need community volunteer time to help with this. The section of road is between Strandherd and Weybridge. We will meet in the parking lot of the Barrhaven United Church on Jockvale Rd. (near the railway tracks) at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. This should take 2 hours maximum. We supply gloves and trash bags. Students should dress for the weather conditions. Those interested can just show up on Saturday.

Reach For The Top: The winner of the VIXENS and the INTERGALACTIC WALRUSES will face the SHOULDA GRADS on Thursday to decide who will play in the GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP (against Kearney's undefeated FLYING MONKEYS). Location: Crazy Kitchen. Buzzer activation unfolds at 11:50 am.

Open House: The Math Department is organizing a Math Jeopardy Game on May 3, 2006 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. in room 212. If you would like to participate, please see Mrs. Kuzmicz or Mr. Cop. (room 324 or 302). You may bring along a friend or a relative to join the game.

High School Intramurals: Volleyball signups are this week and next in the Dance Studio during senior lunch (due to popular demand - Volleyball will be 6 on 6 and the coed rule is still in effect) $1 per player.

Floor Hockey Playoffs continue this week: Today: Broadstreet Bullys vs Nighthawks. Friday: Semifinals

Summer School: Information and registration forms for Summer School reach-ahead and make-up courses are now available in Student Services. Summer school courses in our school board will run from July 9 to July 30. Courses are filled on a first come, first served basis.

College & University Applicants: A reminder to college and university applicants that your mid-term second semester marks have been transmitted to OCAS and OUAC and are now posted in your file on their websites. All applicants should verify these marks by logging onto their account and checking the posting. The website for college applications is www.ontariocolleges.ca and the website for university applications is www.ouac.on.ca

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8 and Day 1 - H.S.

Education Week: A reminder to all that April 30 - May 4 is Education Week. Mother Teresa H.S. will be holding its Education Week Open House on Thursday, May 3 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with many student displays and activities. Come join us. BBQ will be open at 5:00 p.m..

Attention all 7/8 Percussion Workshop Students: There is a very important meeting today at 1:00 (during lunch recess). All students must attend.

7/8 Duathlon Information: There is an mandatory meeting for all those who have signed up for the Mother Teresa Duathlon on Wednesday, May 2nd at the beginning of lunch (12:41 P.M.) in room 318. Student may continue to sign up for the Duathlon to be held on Wednesday, May 30th, 1:00 - 3: 00, at Mother Teresa School.

7/8 Games Room: 7/8 Teachers have been given this week's Titan Dollars for distribution. The Games room will be open TODAY and Thursday during 7/8 Lunch for those wishing to use their Titan dollars or pay for pinball, foosball, air hockey and table tennis.

7-8 Badminton: Members of the 7-8 badminton team have practices on TODAY, Thursday and Friday this week. You only need to come to 2 of these practices.

Red Maple Club meets on Wednesday this week. Preparations will begin for our year end party.

Reach For The Top: Students who cannot handle high level intensity/excitement at lunch should do everything to avoid today's elimination trivia battle between the VIXENS and the INTERGALACTIC WALRUSES. The winner will go on to face the SHOULDA GRADS on Thursday to decide who will play in the GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP (against Kearney's undefeated FLYING MONKEYS). Location: Crazy Kitchen. Buzzer activation unfolds at 11:50 am.

Track & Field: There is an important & MANDATORY meeting for all track and field athletes at LUNCH TODAY in Portable 9. It is regarding the meet on Thursday.

Open House: The Math Department is organizing a Math Jeopardy Game on May 3, 2006 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. in room 212. If you would like to participate, please see Mrs. Kuzmicz or Mr. Cop. (room 324 or 302). You may bring along a friend or a relative to join the game.

High School Intramurals: Volleyball signups are this week and next in the Dance Studio during senior lunch (due to popular demand - Volleyball will be 6 on 6 and the coed rule is still in effect) $1 per player.

Floor Hockey Playoffs continue this week: Today: Juggernaughts vs Team America. Wednesday: Broadstreet Bullys vs Nighthawks. Friday: Semifinals

Summer School: Information and registration forms for Summer School reach-ahead and make-up courses are now available in Student Services. Summer school courses in our school board will run from July 9 to July 30. Courses are filled on a first come, first served basis.

College & University Applicants: A reminder to college and university applicants that your mid-term second semester marks have been transmitted to OCAS and OUAC and are now posted in your file on their websites. All applicants should verify these marks by logging onto their account and checking the posting. The website for college applications is www.ontariocolleges.ca and the website for university applications is www.ouac.on.ca