MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
HS: Day 2


WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

If you would like to make Christmas craft or card for your family and friends, please visit our Maker Space in the Learning Commons during lunch or spare.  We have a variety of materials to use. (MP Dec. 9)

Find the Titan Contest (TN Dec. 9)
From December 5-9, the Marketing class will be hiding one letter a day somewhere within the school (common areas only). These letters spell out the word T-I-T-A-N. Students must try to find these letters and once they do, they have to take a selfie with the letter and direct message that picture to one of our social media accounts. By the end of the week, we will tally all of our results and select three winners.
How to Play:
Follow the official Titan Wear accounts on Twitter and/or Instagram
Find the ‘Letter of the Day’ somewhere in the school:
(Mon-T,     Tues-I,     Wed-T,     Thurs-A,     Fri-N)
Take a ‘selfie’ with the letter in its original location
***Hint: Wear Titan Wear in the pic for more points!***
Direct Message (DM) the picture to the official Titan Wear accounts:
@TITANWEAROFFIC (twitter)
@TITANWEAROFFICIAL (Insta)
Prizes:
Third place prize will be a Mother Teresa High School Lanyard.
Second place prize will be a MT Toque
First place prize will be an MTHS Full-Zip Hoodie
Rules:
This contest is open to all students in grades 9 to 12 who are not taking Marketing.
There will be NO letters hidden inside of classrooms. Do NOT go into any classrooms for this contest.
Photos must be sent as a Direct Message (DM) to either the Official Twitter account or Official Instagram Account
(Insta @TitanWearOfficial - Twitter @ TitanWearOFFIC)
You MUST be following either the Twitter and/or Instagram accounts.
Photos must be appropriate and must include at least one person in the picture.
The owner of the social media account that submits the photo is the official entrant into the contest.
For 1 Point (per day)
·  Take a selfie-style picture with the official ‘Letter of the Day’
For 2 Points (per day)
·  If anyone in the picture is wearing Titan Wear, you will get an extra point!
Maximum 10 points - (5 days, up to 2 points per day)
The winner will be the person who gets the most points. In the event of a tie, a name will be drawn from the multiple winners.

Hey Titans!  Are you ready to experience misadventures of Deloris Van Cartier? Well, here is your chance! Tickets for Sister Act the musical are now on sale during both lunches in the atrium. There will also be sales at the door on show days which are Thursday December 8th at 7pm, Friday December 9th at 7pm and Saturday December 10th at 2pm and 7pm!  $9 adults and 47 students and seniors. You can also buy tickets through MTHS Online.  Have a laugh and sing along to the super catchy songs!  Be a part of one terrific Sister Act! (RL Dec. 9)
Edge Imaging Promo: The holidays are around the corner and the winter break countdown is on! Please help us in letting your parents and guardians know that they still have time to order fall school photos in time for the holidays.
Fall Photo day orders placed online at edgeimaging.ca or by phone at 1-888-416-3343 (EDGE) by Monday, December 12th will have guaranteed delivery to home before the holidays. (KZ Dec. 12)
Free Online Help for English, Math and French. Monday - Thursday, 5pm-8pm.
visit voilalearning.com scroll to the bottom and click Your School Board has Registered $0. Use will need to register and enter the code BonjourVoila. (JH June 30)
Math Help Grade 7-10: Free Online Math help everyday from 5:30 - 9:30pm at https://homeworkhelp.ilc.org/ Connect with an Ontario Teacher to help with your homework questions. A great resource and easy to access. You will need your OEN number which is found on your my.mths.ca account. (JH June 30)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

French Club: Are you interested in socializing with your friends in French?  Would you like to help plan our Friday morning French radio (over the intercom)? The 7/8 French Social Club will meet on Thursdays during lunch, beginning this week. Sign up outside room 334.  Bring your lunch or see Mrs Francella or Mrs. Leahy for a French club pass if you need to buy your lunch. (LF, CL Dec 22)

Grade 7/8 Students are invited to visit the Learning Commons before school. Lunch passes have to be signed out every day.
Days for Gr.7/8 will alternate:
Mondays:  Gr.7/8 
Wednesdays & Fridays:  Gr. 7 only
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Gr.8 only
 Red Maple (the Grade 7/8 Book Club) is coming soon. Please sign up in the Learning Commons.

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Peer Helpers Meeting Change: The Peer Helpers will now meet this Friday in room 310. This meeting is mandatory for all active members. (PC Dec 9)

IMUM- Our Next IMUM meeting will be Thursday, December 8th in Room 205 at 11:30. We will be having a guest speaker so all members must attend. See you then. (KM Dec. 8)

Toronto Trip: Attention all Grade 11 and 12 students taking the Ancient history course this year (first or second semester)...permission forms for this year's Toronto trip are available for pick-up in room 304.  Forms are due back asap in order to secure a spot for the trip.  Please see Mrs. Galbraith for any questions. (MG Dec. 9)

Reach for The Top Intramurals: Thursday December 8 - Senior Lunch: Learning Commons Seminar Room The Supreme Meme Team vs The Savages. (CH Dec. 8)

Cappies: Please meet in Rm 138 at LUNCH on Tuesday, December 6 for a mandatory brief meeting to discuss preparations for the upcoming performance of Sister Act.  If you cannot attend, please speak with your Cappies lead or see Mrs. Simpson.

Peer Helpers: Our next Peer Helpers meeting will be on Wednesday, December 7th at lunch in room 310.  All members should attend. (PC Dec. 7)

Each year, SHAD provides the opportunity for 700 grades 10, 11 and 12 students from across Canada and internationally to attend a month-long summer program, in-residence at one of our Canadian host universities  focused on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts & math).  See Ms. D'Angela if you have any questions in room 211 during period 3 or 4.
During the lunch period, no High School student is permitted on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the new wing which is the 7/8 classroom areas. (MK)

STUDENT SERVICES

The STUDENT SERVICES WEBSITE at ss.mths.ca is set up as an information tool, including information about: Community Service Hours Opportunities, Courses, Careers, Graduation, Scholarships, etc.

Looking for a french tutor, one day a week, (community service hours opportunity, could lead to a paying job) for a grade 2 student attending Msgr Paul Baxter school.  Family lives close to the school.  ​Please contact Benny at either 613-710-0883 or 613-627-4965.  (KW)

LF a french tutor for a Grade 5 immersion student who attends Msgr Paul Baxter School.
Looking to tutor twice a week.  Tutor for community service hours or willing to pay.
Please contact Mr. Diceman at 613-809-8125(KW)

The Milk Bags 4 Haiti Club meets on Wednesdays at senior lunch time in the career centre. We are in need of specific milk bags to continue our mats project.
If you have any of the following milk bags at home that you are willing to part with, please send them to school to the attention of ​Mrs. Watkinson.  Thank you.
Neilson brandred, light blue, dark blue, green
Sealtest brand: med/dark blue, light purple, light blue, red
Beatrice brand: light and dark blue

The Irish Experience Summer Programs in Ireland.  27 days in duration and offers 110 hours of instructional time to fulfill requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum requirements. Grade 11 English (ENG3U),Grade 12 English (ENG4U),Grade 12 English (ENG4C)
Grade 12 Studies in Literature (ETS4C).  Check out their website for further information and program costs at:  www.irishexperience.com (KW )

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

St. Andrew Catholic School is in need of 10-12 high school volunteers for their Christmas Dance and Family Fun Night on Friday December 9, 2016.  Volunteers are needed from 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. and are asked to contact Melissa Fuoco at portraitsbymelissa@hotmail.com as soon as possible! (KW Dec. 9)

Leisure at Carleton Lodge Long Term Care Home: Do you need your 40 hours of community service? Then contact us…You can register for one or more of the following assignments:
- Work in the Tuck Shop
- Help at church services
- Help out at mealtime –
-Help Recreation staff with activities
If you are interested, go to http://ottawa.ca/en/volunteering-city- Ottawa and complete an application in the “Student Program” option for Carleton Lodge. This site also provides more available assignment opportunities Students are expected to commit to a minimum of 2 hours of volunteering per visit, work on a regular schedule, and to abide by the rules of the Home. If you have any questions, please contact Kim at: kimc6193@gmail.com (KZ )
GRAD GRAD GRADS - Your write ups for the yearbook are due December 16th.
You need to email  mthsgrads1617@gmail.com. 180 characters or less.
Do not leave it until the last day. If we don't get your submission by the 16th your write up will simply say: CONGRATULATIONS GRADS 2017 
Let's get those write ups in.
Yearbook team (AP Dec. 16)

FOR THE LATEST GRAD AND PROM INFORMATION, CHECK THE STUDENT SERVICES GRAD WEBPAGE:   https://sites.google.com/a/ocsb.ca/teh-student-services-information/home/grade-12-information/graduation-prom-grad-day-info

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

MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
HS: Day 1


WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

If you would like to make Christmas craft or card for your family and friends, please visit our Maker Space in the Learning Commons during lunch or spare.  We have a variety of materials to use. (MP Dec. 9)

Find the Titan Contest (TN Dec. 9)
From December 5-9, the Marketing class will be hiding one letter a day somewhere within the school (common areas only). These letters spell out the word T-I-T-A-N. Students must try to find these letters and once they do, they have to take a selfie with the letter and direct message that picture to one of our social media accounts. By the end of the week, we will tally all of our results and select three winners.
How to Play:
Follow the official Titan Wear accounts on Twitter and/or Instagram
Find the ‘Letter of the Day’ somewhere in the school:
(Mon-T,     Tues-I,     Wed-T,     Thurs-A,     Fri-N)
Take a ‘selfie’ with the letter in its original location
***Hint: Wear Titan Wear in the pic for more points!***
Direct Message (DM) the picture to the official Titan Wear accounts:
@TITANWEAROFFIC (twitter)
@TITANWEAROFFICIAL (Insta)
Prizes:
Third place prize will be a Mother Teresa High School Lanyard.
Second place prize will be a MT Toque
First place prize will be an MTHS Full-Zip Hoodie
Rules:
This contest is open to all students in grades 9 to 12 who are not taking Marketing.
There will be NO letters hidden inside of classrooms. Do NOT go into any classrooms for this contest.
Photos must be sent as a Direct Message (DM) to either the Official Twitter account or Official Instagram Account
(Insta @TitanWearOfficial - Twitter @ TitanWearOFFIC)
You MUST be following either the Twitter and/or Instagram accounts.
Photos must be appropriate and must include at least one person in the picture.
The owner of the social media account that submits the photo is the official entrant into the contest.
For 1 Point (per day)
·  Take a selfie-style picture with the official ‘Letter of the Day’
For 2 Points (per day)
·  If anyone in the picture is wearing Titan Wear, you will get an extra point!
Maximum 10 points - (5 days, up to 2 points per day)
The winner will be the person who gets the most points. In the event of a tie, a name will be drawn from the multiple winners.

Hey Titans!  Are you ready to experience misadventures of Deloris Van Cartier? Well, here is your chance! Tickets for Sister Act the musical are now on sale during both lunches in the atrium. There will also be sales at the door on show days which are Thursday December 8th at 7pm, Friday December 9th at 7pm and Saturday December 10th at 2pm and 7pm!  $9 adults and 47 students and seniors. You can also buy tickets through MTHS Online.  Have a laugh and sing along to the super catchy songs!  Be a part of one terrific Sister Act! (RL Dec. 9)
Edge Imaging Promo: The holidays are around the corner and the winter break countdown is on! Please help us in letting your parents and guardians know that they still have time to order fall school photos in time for the holidays.
Fall Photo day orders placed online at edgeimaging.ca or by phone at 1-888-416-3343 (EDGE) by Monday, December 12th will have guaranteed delivery to home before the holidays. (KZ Dec. 12)
Free Online Help for English, Math and French. Monday - Thursday, 5pm-8pm.
visit voilalearning.com scroll to the bottom and click Your School Board has Registered $0. Use will need to register and enter the code BonjourVoila. (JH June 30)
Math Help Grade 7-10: Free Online Math help everyday from 5:30 - 9:30pm at https://homeworkhelp.ilc.org/
Connect with an Ontario Teacher to help with your homework questions. A great resource and easy to access. You will need your OEN number which is found on your my.mths.ca account. (JH June 30)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

French Club: Are you interested in socializing with your friends in French?  Would you like to help plan our Friday morning French radio (over the intercom)? The 7/8 French Social Club will meet on Thursdays during lunch, beginning this week. Sign up outside room 334.  Bring your lunch or see Mrs Francella or Mrs. Leahy for a French club pass if you need to buy your lunch. (LF, CL Dec 22)

Grade 7/8 Students are invited to visit the Learning Commons before school. Lunch passes have to be signed out every day.
Days for Gr.7/8 will alternate:
Mondays:  Gr.7/8 
Wednesdays & Fridays:  Gr. 7 only
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Gr.8 only
 Red Maple (the Grade 7/8 Book Club) is coming soon. Please sign up in the Learning Commons.

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Toronto Trip: Attention all Grade 11 and 12 students taking the Ancient history course this year (first or second semester)...permission forms for this year's Toronto trip are available for pick-up in room 304.  Forms are due back asap in order to secure a spot for the trip.  Please see Mrs. Galbraith for any questions. (MG Dec. 9)

Reach for The Top Intramurals: Thursday December 8 - Senior Lunch: Learning Commons Seminar Room The Supreme Meme Team vs The Savages. (CH Dec. 8)

Cappies: Please meet in Rm 138 at LUNCH on Tuesday, December 6 for a mandatory brief meeting to discuss preparations for the upcoming performance of Sister Act.  If you cannot attend, please speak with your Cappies lead or see Mrs. Simpson.

Vermont Ski Trip: If you are interested in going on the Vermont Ski Trip then you need to return your deposit cheque to room 103 by Monday December 5th. If you need an updated form they are available in room 103. (AP Dec. 5)

Peer Helpers: Our next Peer Helpers meeting will be on Wednesday, December 7th at lunch in room 310.  All members should attend. (PC Dec. 7)

Each year, SHAD provides the opportunity for 700 grades 10, 11 and 12 students from across Canada and internationally to attend a month-long summer program, in-residence at one of our Canadian host universities  focused on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts & math).  See Ms. D'Angela if you have any questions in room 211 during period 3 or 4.
During the lunch period, no High School student is permitted on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the new wing which is the 7/8 classroom areas. (MK)

STUDENT SERVICES

The STUDENT SERVICES WEBSITE at ss.mths.ca is set up as an information tool, including information about: Community Service Hours Opportunities, Courses, Careers, Graduation, Scholarships, etc.

Starting University next year? Speak both official languages? Interested in the work of Parliament?
Become a page at the House of Commons. Deadline is Dec 5th. Applications must be completed on-line. More information is available on The Parliament of Canada website parl.gc.ca/hocpage
(TC Dec. 5)

Looking for a french tutor, one day a week, (community service hours opportunity, could lead to a paying job) for a grade 2 student attending Msgr Paul Baxter school.  Family lives close to the school.  ​Please contact Benny at either 613-710-0883 or 613-627-4965.  (KW)

LF a french tutor for a Grade 5 immersion student who attends Msgr Paul Baxter School.
Looking to tutor twice a week.  Tutor for community service hours or willing to pay.
Please contact Mr. Diceman at 613-809-8125(KW)

The Milk Bags 4 Haiti Club meets on Wednesdays at senior lunch time in the career centre. We are in need of specific milk bags to continue our mats project.
If you have any of the following milk bags at home that you are willing to part with, please send them to school to the attention of ​Mrs. Watkinson.  Thank you.
Neilson brandred, light blue, dark blue, green
Sealtest brand: med/dark blue, light purple, light blue, red
Beatrice brand: light and dark blue

The Irish Experience Summer Programs in Ireland.  27 days in duration and offers 110 hours of instructional time to fulfill requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum requirements. Grade 11 English (ENG3U),Grade 12 English (ENG4U),Grade 12 English (ENG4C)
Grade 12 Studies in Literature (ETS4C).  Check out their website for further information and program costs at:  www.irishexperience.com (KW )

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

St. Andrew Catholic School is in need of 10-12 high school volunteers for their Christmas Dance and Family Fun Night on Friday December 9, 2016.  Volunteers are needed from 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. and are asked to contact Melissa Fuoco at portraitsbymelissa@hotmail.com as soon as possible! (KW Dec. 9)

Leisure at Carleton Lodge Long Term Care Home: Do you need your 40 hours of community service? Then contact us…You can register for one or more of the following assignments:
- Work in the Tuck Shop
- Help at church services
- Help out at mealtime –
-Help Recreation staff with activities
If you are interested, go to http://ottawa.ca/en/volunteering-city- Ottawa and complete an application in the “Student Program” option for Carleton Lodge. This site also provides more available assignment opportunities Students are expected to commit to a minimum of 2 hours of volunteering per visit, work on a regular schedule, and to abide by the rules of the Home. If you have any questions, please contact Kim at: kimc6193@gmail.com (KZ )
GRAD GRAD GRADS - Your write ups for the yearbook are due December 16th.
You need to email  mthsgrads1617@gmail.com. 180 characters or less.
Do not leave it until the last day. If we don't get your submission by the 16th your write up will simply say: CONGRATULATIONS GRADS 2017 
Let's get those write ups in.
Yearbook team (AP Dec. 16)

FOR THE LATEST GRAD AND PROM INFORMATION, CHECK THE STUDENT SERVICES GRAD WEBPAGE:   https://sites.google.com/a/ocsb.ca/teh-student-services-information/home/grade-12-information/graduation-prom-grad-day-info

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

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