Monday, April 11, 2011

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

~ Lenten Thought for the Day ~

A Lenten Reflection ~ Give up complaining - focus on gratitude. Give up pessimism - become an optimist. Give up harsh judgments - think kindly thoughts. Give up worry - trust Divine Providence. Give up discouragement - be full of hope. Give up bitterness - turn to forgiveness. Give up hatred - return good for evil. Give up negativism - be positive. Give up anger - be more patient. Give up pettiness - become mature. Give up gloom - enjoy the beauty that is all around you. Give up jealousy - pray for trust. Give up gossiping -control your tongue. Give up sin -turn to virtue. Give up giving up -hang in there!

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

FREE CHOCOLATE BAR!! To the first 72 people who enter the speed texting competition at lunch. Yes... grade 7 and 8's... this means you too. We will save enough for your lunch. Find the big banner in the cafeteria and at the tuck shop. Teachers... this means you too. All proceeds go to the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund. (LB –Apr 11)

SKI CLUB: Forms will be available in the main office for refunds for missed sessions. Forms will be available all week and due no later than Monday April 11th. (KN –Apr 11)

ATTENTION EVERYONE WITH A SWEET TOOTH! April 11th to April 15th our Business class will be selling cinnamon buns each morning in the atrium to support D.I.F.D. What is D.I.F.D? D.I.F.D stands for Do it For Daron, a charity that supports teen mental health. We'll be selling each cinnamon bun for 2 dollars and all profits will be going to D.I.F.D. Each bun you buy also gives you a chance to win a prize! Please support the cause and buy a delicious cinnamon bun... besides that, Bun Appetite! (SM –Apr 12)

POPCORN! Popcorn will be sold in the atrium during both lunches on Friday, April 15th. $1.00/bag. (CHV –Apr 15)

YOGA: The spring schedule for Yoga will run for 8 weeks from Monday, March 28^th, 2011 until Monday, June 6^th, 2011, from 3:05 – 4:05 pm. (There are no classes April 25^th, May 2^nd and May 23^rd.) Anyone interested in signing up for the next yoga session can contact julierollwagen@rogers.com, or, registration forms are available in the main office. (JR –Apr 18)

HIKE FOR LIFE: 22nd annual walk takes place on Saturday April 30, 2011. Pledge forms are available on the chapel bulletin board. (MD –Apr 21)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

FREE CONCERT! Bring your lunch to the library on Tuesday, April 12th to listen to the Grade 7 Junior Band perform. All are welcome. (IC –Apr 12)

POETRY SLAM CAFÉ: Any Grade 7/8 student interested in participating in a POETRY SLAM CAFE during our Education Open House on Thursday, May 5 is asked to go see Ms. Curtis in Room 235 for further details! No experience necessary!! Come to Room 235 BEFORE April 15!! (TC Apr 14)

GUITAR SHOWCASE GRADES 7/8: There will be a guitar showcase on Friday, April 15 during 7/8 lunch in the library. Bring your lunches to the library and check out some of Mother Teresa's talented guitar students. Please see Mr. Card to get a library pass for the show. (AC –Apr 15)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

IMPROV CLUB: Mondays at lunch in Rm 138...it's a blast. (JS –Apr 11)

MANGA CLUB: Tuesdays at lunch...Rm 138 (JS –Apr 13)

MTSAID- MOTHER TERESA STUDENTS AGAINST IMPAIRED DRIVING: There will be an important OSAID meeting Wednesday at lunch in room 205. (MK –Apr 13)

BASEBALL PRACTICES: There will be a baseball practice on Tuesday April 12 and Wednesday April 13. Meet at the back of the school at 3:15pm. Be there and be positive. (RR –Apr 13)

FIELD LACROSS PRACTICES: Field Lacrosse players are reminded that practices this week will be on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Please be changed and on the field for 3:00pm sharp. (JL –Apr 14)

GUITAR SHOWCASE GRADES 9 – 12: There will be a guitar showcase on Friday, April 15 during lunch in the library. Bring your lunches to the library and check out some of Mother Teresa's talented guitar students. (AC –Apr 15)

STUDENT SERVICES

TUTOR NEEDED: Looking for a female French tutor for a Grade 1 female student living close to Strandherd and Beatrice. Get together twice a week. Please call Kowshy at 613 440-3348. Thank you. (KW –Apr 15)

ABORIGINAL STUDENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM 2010 – 2011: Canada Revenue Agency is looking for students and recent graduates to fill a variety of exciting and challenging positions in areas such as: Audits, Human Resources, Information Technology and others. They offer flexible hours, advancement opportunities, career mobility and development programs. Salary range: $9.93 to $23.17. Open to Aboriginal students who are enrolled as full-time students in a recognized secondary or post-secondary institution. For more information, please visit Web site http://www.GoToCareers.ca/CRAJobs or call 1-866-652-9704. Only on-line applications will be accepted. (KW –Apr 21)

INFORMATION FAIR ON COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAMS for 2011 graduates and future graduates. Thursday, April 28, 2011; 6:30pm to 9:00pm at the Hellenic Centre, 1315 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, Ontario. Community agencies will be available to discuss their services and programs. Information will be available on financial assistance programs, social, recreational, educational and work support programs. (KW –Apr 28)

LOOKING FOR THE NEXT TOP YOUNG PHILANTHROPIST: One Dreem is looking for a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of time and money to good causes. One Dreem wants to give you $10,000 to fund your good cause. Enter your idea at youthgive.ca. Former NBA-star Jerome Williams and businessman John Tory will judge the finalists. Other prizes to be won include exclusive television & radio interviews, a free youth leadership workshop, lunch with a mystery philanthropist and a BlackBerry Playbook. Simply go to http://www.youthgive.ca and tell us your idea. They accept videos, photos and essays. Entries must be submitted by May 6, 2011. Start voting for your favourites beginning May 7, 2011. (KW –May 6)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – CANADIAN TULIP FESTIVAL: Friday, May 6^th to Monday, May 23^rd, 2011. Visit their website: www.tulipfestival.ca. Contact: mailto:volunteer@tulipfestival.ca or call (613)567-5757 ext. 236. Pick up an information sheet in Student Students. (KW – May 13)

GRADS

GRAD FEES DUE: Graduates are reminded to bring a $75 cheque made payable to "Mother Teresa High School" to room 132 by April 12^th for your commencement fees. You will be measured for your gown at this time. (DM –Apr 12)

ATTENTION GRADUATES: Applications for the Sens Foundation Scholarship are now available in Student Services. You must be applying for a full-time program at Algonquin College to be eligible. (RB –Apr 14)

ATTENTION ALL GRADS! Prom is right around the corner so make sure you buy your tickets! Tickets will be on sale for THREE DAYS ONLY April 13, 14, 15! They will be sold in room 205 at lunch. Tickets are $75 each. Don't miss out on a fun night! (NR –Apr 15)

GRADUATION CEREMONY: The Grad Ceremony will be held Wednesday June 29^th at 1:00pm at Mother Teresa HS. Each graduate will be given 2 tickets for their guests. Students that require more than 2 tickets must request the number of extra tickets by signing up in Student Services between Monday May 2^nd and Friday May 6^th. Signing up does not guarantee you will receive the number requested. Students should drop by Student Services the following week to find out how many extra tickets they will receive. (JH –May 6)

STAFF

JEANS DAY: A reminder that Friday April 15^th is Jeans Day. This week our contributions will go toward Kayaking for Cancer. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. (SD –Apr 15)

COMING UP…

Apr 13^th – Grade 6 Parent Information Night, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Apr 15^th – Thinkfast
Apr 16^th – Apr 27^th – European Enrichment Trip
Apr 18^th – Parent Council Meeting, 7:00 pm in the Library
Apr 21^st – Holy Thursday
Apr 21^st – HS Interim Report Cards go home
Apr 21^st – Co-Op Integration Day
Apr 22^nd – Good Friday (no school)
Apr 24^th – Easter Sunday
Apr 25^th – Easter Monday (no school)

~ Lenten Thought for the Day ~

The Lord can clear the darkest skies, Can give us day for night.

Make drops of sacred sorrow rise, To rivers of delight. ~ Isaac Watts

Friday, April 8, 2011

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ARE YOU A FAST TEXTER?? If so, you can win concert tickets to a sold out concert this summer. Show off your speed starting Monday at lunch. Look for the banner. $1 per entry allows you to record your score and enter a draw to win any one of hundreds of dollars worth of prizes. Free chocolate bar to the first 72 entrants!! (LB –Apr 11)

SKI CLUB: Forms will be available in the main office for refunds for missed sessions. Forms will be available all week and due no later than Monday April 11th. (KN –Apr 11)

HIKE FOR LIFE: 22nd annual walk takes place on Saturday April 30, 2011. Pledge forms are available on the chapel bulletin board. (MD –Apr 21)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

GIRLS 7/8 HOCKEY TEAM: All members of the girls 7/8 hockey team need to pick up a tournament schedule from the envelope outside room 340. (MP –Apr 8)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

THINKFAST: ThinkFast application/pledge forms must be in to Martha by Friday April 8 (this Friday). No late applications accepted. (MD –Apr 8)

REACH FOR THE TOP TRAVELLING TEAM: There will be practices at lunch in room 307 on both Thursday and Friday. All members are expected to attend. (JS –Apr 8)

YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE: Have you applied to attend the Youth Entrepreneurship Conference in April? (Congrats if you did - it's a FANTASTIC opportunity.) You must hand in your permission form in room 216 ASAP to secure your seat! (SM –Apr 8)

STUDENT SERVICES

CAMP FFIT: Are you a young woman age 15 to 19? Are you looking for a challenging career? This summer the Ottawa Fire Service is offering the second annual week-long fire fighting day camp to young women who want to explore the career of fire fighting. If you are in good physical condition, have a positive attitude, want to make new friends and try something new every day, then this camp is for you! Camp FFIT 2011 is being held August 15^th to 19^th, 8:00 to 5:00 daily. Please go to http://www.ottawa.ca and enter camp ffit into the search. Download and fill in the application and send it to the address provided. Application deadline is April 30^th. For additional information please email campffit@ottawa.ca (two f’s) or call 613-580-2424 ext 12372. Camp FITT is presented by the Ottawa Fire Services, Fire Service Women of Ontario. (MP –Apr 8)

CHANGE THE VIEW VIDEO CONTEST: 1 in 5 kids has mental health issues. YOU can help create a more positive outlook. Make a video that shows how we can all take the stigma out of kids' mental health issues like stress, depression, eating disorders, ADHD, bullying and schizophrenia. Go to www.kidsmentalhealth.ca for full details or stop by Student Services. (MP –Apr 8)

DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is being held on the weekend of June 17^th-19^th. Over 300 volunteers help to make the Festival a success in the following areas: pre-event and post-even set up, silent auction, main tent, docks and staging, team services, site safety/maintenance, children's area, media tent, VIP area, welcoming crew, alternates/floaters, stage/entertainment. Interested? Visit their website at http://www.dragonboat.net and fill out the online application. Volunteers receive training and orientation, meal vouchers, water, parking passes, a volunteer T-shirt, a volunteer handbook, and an invite to the volunteer party. Questions? Email: volunteer@dragonboat.net. (KW –Apr 8)

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE PERTH CAMPUS: Open House Saturday, April 9^th, 2011, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Program Offerings for Fall 2011. Everyone Welcome. For more information, phone (613) 267-2859, email perth@algonquincollege.com, or visit the website: www.algonquincollege.com/perth. (KW -Apr 8)

IT’S ALMOST HERE!.... The Berrigan Elementary School BBQ..... Thursday, June 9^th, 2011, 3pm to 8:30pm. They are looking for 25 volunteer students to assist in set up of activities, tables, chairs, displays, run carnival-type games, etc. The event runs rain or shine so be prepared for inclement weather (rain gear) and bring a snack/meal. Pick up info sheet in Student Services. (KW –Apr 8)

LEAD. CHANGE. HELP. A Youth Leadership Opportunity. Volunteer Ottawa is looking for volunteers (aged 16-24) to be part of a Youth Leadership Team. The team will meet monthly. The purpose of the team is to increase youth interest, participation and commitment to volunteering. Position descriptions include: creative type (logos, graphics, posters, You tube presentations), social media lover, social media writer, scribe and researcher, techno-wizard. Interested? Send anything (could be a resume and cover letter, video, audio file, link to a website, recommendations, artistic work, haiku, song etc) that answers these questions:

1. What position are you applying for?

2. Why do you want the position?

3. Why should you be selected for the position?

4. Who are you and how can I contact you?

Send to Damien Martin at Volunteer Ottawa. 613-736-5266 ext 115, or email: youth@volunteerottawa. (KW –Apr 8)