Wednesday, January 13, 2010

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PIZZA SALES: Pizza will be sold Tuesday and Thursday after school in the atrium. $2.00 a slice! (NR –Jan 14)

LIBRARY: Please return all overdue books and pay fines before the end of the semester. (CHV –Jan 21)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

7/8 CO-ED TCHOUKBALL TEAM: Practices this week are Wednesday, January 13th, after school from 3:15 - 4:30, and, Friday, January 15th at 7:30 a.m. Please be on time. (MM –Jan 14)

ATTENTION 7/8 BOYS INDOOR SOCCER TEAM: Our first practice is Thursday, January 14, after school from 3:15 - 4:30. Our second practice is Wednesday, January 20th 3:15 - 4:30. The tournament is at Sacred Heart on January 27th. Remember to organize your own rides to and from the tournament. (MM –Jan 14)

ATTENTION ALL ARTISTS: We are looking for students interested in creating and submitting an original piece of artwork for the Young at Art competition. If you like to paint, draw, pastel, sculpt or use mix media, please attend an important meeting on Friday, January 15th at the beginning of lunch in room 240. Please see Ms. Stuart if you cannot attend. The only qualification is an interest in visual arts. (CS –Jan 15)

READ –A – THON: Pledge sheets and money (or cheque made out to MTHS) are due Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Extra pledge forms are available in the library. (CHV –Jan 25)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION ALL CO-OP STUDENTS! Please see your co-op teacher in the first half of this week (January 11-13) to pick up a thank-you card, gift and certificate for your employer. (MO –Jan 13)

MTSAID YEARBOOK PHOTO: There is an important meeting on Wednesday at lunch in Rm. 311, for all MTSAID members. We will be taking the group photo for the yearbook. Please remember your t-shirts. (NR –Jan 13)

HIGH SCHOOL CURLING TEAM: Reminder to ALL members of the high school curling team of our meeting at lunch on Wednesday January 13 to discuss strategy and take our team photo. Please meet in the dance studio at the beginning of lunch. We also have a game that day. (NR –Jan 13)

SKI CLUB STARTS THIS WEDNESDAY! All equipment should be dropped off in the shed inside the auto compound, on the side of the school anytime after 8 am. The shed will be locked up during the day and unlocked at 2:55 so students can pick up their equipment and load the bus. Students are dismissed at 2:55 to load busses. Please be on time, the bus leaves at 3:10 sharp. Helmets are mandatory. If you don’t have one, you can rent one for $7. Bus returns to the school at 9 pm so please ensure your ride is here. (NS –Jan 13)

PEER HELPING MEETING: All Peer Helpers please meet in Rm. 134 at lunch on Wednesday. (VW –Jan 13)

*MEETING DATE CHANGE* -SHEPHERD’S OF GOOD HOPE EXPERIENCE: On Jan 27 - 28 a group of Mother Teresa students in grades 11 & 12, will be going downtown and staying overnight to learn more about poverty in Ottawa. If you would like to be one of those students please come to an important meeting on Thursday Jan 14th at lunch in the Chapel. (DH –Jan 14)

CAPPIES YEARBOOK PHOTO: Please meet in Rm 138 at the start of lunch on Thursday for your yearbook picture. (JS –Jan 14)

REACH FOR THE TOP! The sign up deadline has been extended to Friday, January 15th. If you want to show off your intellectual prowess and crush people with knowledge, sign a team up with Mr. Specht in room 307 by Friday January 15th. (JS –Jan 15)

STE-ANNE SKI TRIP: There are still a few spots available for the Ste-Anne Ski Trip in early February. Please see Mr. Francoeur in room 103 for a form and more information. Also, could the students who signed up and are interested in using the snow park see Mr. Francoeur for a permission form. Without the form, you will not be allowed to use the snow park. (MF –Jan 15)

MOTHER TERESA STUDY SURVIVAL GUIDE was handed out to all grade 9's. Any student in grade 10-12 wanting a copy of the guide can pick one up in Student Services or view it on the school website www.mths.ca. (JH –Jan 20)

STRATFORD 2010: 23 spots still remain for the Stratford trip this October. Two musicals, one play!! See Mrs. Simpson (Rm.138) or Mr. Rowley (Rm.136) for permission forms and details. $100 deposit is required. (JS –Jan 21)

HIGH SCHOOL EXAMS: Exams run from January 22, 2010 until January 27, 2010. (If we have a snow day, all exams will be bumped forward to the next day.) Check the website for the full class-by-class exam schedules. (SD -Jan 21)

SAY IT OUT LOUD: January's contest is post-card fiction. Write a story in 150 words or less. Due at the end of the month! See Mrs. Simpson to submit your work. (JS – Jan 28)

STUDENT SERVICES

NIGHT SCHOOL INFORMATION: Night School classes are only available through the Public Board. Registration information and forms are available in Student Services or at www.ocdsb.ca/continuweb. Dates for Registration January 25 - February 17 on a first come first serve basis. Forms must be signed by your Guidance Counsellor. (JH –Jan 22)

GRAD

UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS: A reminder that the University Application equal consideration due date is Wed Jan 13. (JH –Dec 13)

GRAD T-SHIRTS: Attention all Grads – T-shirt order forms are now available. Order forms will be available at lunch in the Atrium, Monday to Friday, THIS WEEK ONLY! Shirts are $ 20 each with personalization, so don’t miss out! *Cash Only* (LB –Jan 15)

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS: The equal consideration deadline for College Applications is Feb 1, 2010, the first day of semester 2. An information page including your OEN number has previously been handed out. Please see Student Services if you have any questions or problems. (JH –Jan 21)
Tuesday, January 12, 2010

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PIZZA SALES: Pizza will be sold Tuesday and Thursday after school in the atrium. $2.00 a slice! (NR –Jan 14)

LIBRARY: Please return all overdue books and pay fines before the end of the semester. (CHV –Jan 21)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

REACH FOR THE TOP: All Reach For The Top members are invited to go to Room 233 on Tuesday, January 12 at the beginning of 7/8 lunch. We will be beginning our Olympic trivia games!! (TC –Jan 12)

7/8 CO-ED TCHOUKBALL TEAM: Practices this week are Wednesday, January 13th, after school from 3:15 - 4:30, and, Friday, January 15th at 7:30 a.m. Please be on time. (MM –Jan 14)

ATTENTION 7/8 BOYS INDOOR SOCCER TEAM: Our first practice is Thursday, January 14, after school from 3:15 - 4:30. Our second practice is Wednesday, January 20th 3:15 - 4:30. The tournament is at Sacred Heart on January 27th. Remember to organize your own rides to and from the tournament. (MM –Jan 14)

READ –A – THON: Pledge sheets and money (or cheque made out to MTHS) are due Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Extra pledge forms are available in the library. (CHV –Jan 25)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

GIRLS HOCKEY PHOTO: Today at the beginning of lunch in the Multi - purpose room. (KN –Jan 12)

ATTENTION ALL CO-OP STUDENTS! Please see your co-op teacher in the first half of this week (January 11-13) to pick up a thank-you card, gift and certificate for your employer. (MO –Jan 13)

MTSAID YEARBOOK PHOTO: There is an important meeting on Wednesday at lunch in Rm. 311, for all MTSAID members. We will be taking the group photo for the yearbook. Please remember your t-shirts. (NR –Jan 13)

HIGH SCHOOL CURLING TEAM: Reminder to ALL members of the high school curling team of our meeting at lunch on Wednesday January 13 to discuss strategy and take our team photo. Please meet in the dance studio at the beginning of lunch. We also have a game that day. (NR –Jan 13)

SKI CLUB STARTS THIS WEDNESDAY! All equipment should be dropped off in the shed inside the auto compound, on the side of the school anytime after 8 am. The shed will be locked up during the day and unlocked at 2:55 so students can pick up their equipment and load the bus. Students are dismissed at 2:55 to load busses. Please be on time, the bus leaves at 3:10 sharp. Helmets are mandatory. If you don’t have one, you can rent one for $7. Bus returns to the school at 9 pm so please ensure your ride is here. (NS –Jan 13)

PEER HELPING MEETING: All Peer Helpers please meet in Rm. 134 at lunch on Wednesday. (VW –Jan 13)

SHEPHERD’S OF GOOD HOPE EXPERIENCE: On Jan 27 - 28 a group of Mother Teresa students in grades 11 & 12, will be going downtown and staying overnight to learn more about poverty in Ottawa. If you would like to be one of those students please come to an important meeting on Wednesday Jan 13th at lunch in the Chapel. (DH –Jan 13)

REACH FOR THE TOP! The sign up deadline has been extended to Friday, January 15th. If you want to show off your intellectual prowess and crush people with knowledge, sign a team up with Mr. Specht in room 307 by Friday January 15th. (JS –Jan 15)

STE-ANNE SKI TRIP: There are still a few spots available for the Ste-Anne Ski Trip in early February. Please see Mr. Francoeur in room 103 for a form and more information. Also, could the students who signed up and are interested in using the snow park see Mr. Francoeur for a permission form. Without the form, you will not be allowed to use the snow park. (MF –Jan 15)

MOTHER TERESA STUDY SURVIVAL GUIDE was handed out to all grade 9's. Any student in grade 10-12 wanting a copy of the guide can pick one up in Student Services or view it on the school website http://www.mths.ca/. (JH –Jan 20)

STRATFORD 2010: 23 spots still remain for the Stratford trip this October. Two musicals, one play!! See Mrs. Simpson (Rm.138) or Mr. Rowley (Rm.136) for permission forms and details. $100 deposit is required. (JS –Jan 21)

HIGH SCHOOL EXAMS: Exams run from January 22, 2010 until January 27, 2010. (If we have a snow day, all exams will be bumped forward one day.) Check the website for the full class-by-class exam schedules. (SD -Jan 21)

SAY IT OUT LOUD: January's contest is post-card fiction. Write a story in 150 words or less. Due at the end of the month! See Mrs. Simpson to submit your work. (JS – Jan 28)

STUDENT SERVICES

NIGHT SCHOOL INFORMATION: Night School classes are only available through the Public Board. Registration information and forms are available in Student Services or at www.ocdsb.ca/continuweb. Dates for Registration are January 25 - February 17 on a first come first serve basis. Forms must be signed by your Guidance Counsellor. (JH –Jan 22)

GRAD

GRAD BABY PHOTOS: The deadline for grad baby photos has been extended until Tuesday, January 12. If you would like your baby photo to appear in the yearbook next to your grad photo, please drop off a baby photo in the box in Student Services by Tuesday. You must make sure your FIRST & LAST NAME is clearly written on the back of the photo. Please note that your baby photo will only be used if you had a grad photo taken. Baby photos will be returned after they have been scanned. (AH –Jan 12)

UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS: A reminder that the University Application equal consideration due date is Wed Jan 13. (JH –Dec 13)

GRAD T-SHIRTS: Attention all Grads – T-shirt order forms are now available. Order forms will be available at lunch in the Atrium, Monday to Friday, THIS WEEK ONLY! Shirts are $ 20 each with personalization, so don’t miss out! *Cash Only* (LB –Jan 15)
Monday, January 11, 2010

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIBRARY: Please return all overdue books and pay fines before the end of the semester. (CHV –Jan 22)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION 7/8 BOYS INDOOR SOCCER TEAM: Our first practice is Thursday, January 14, after school from 3:15 - 4:30. Our second practice is Wednesday, January 20th 3:15 - 4:30. The tournament is at Sacred Heart on January 27th. Remember to organize your own rides to and from the tournament. (MM –Jan 14)

READ –A – THON: Pledge sheets and money (or cheque made out to MTHS) are due Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Extra pledge forms are available in the library. (CHV –Jan 25)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

KNITTING CLUB: The knitting club will meet in the library seminar room during HS lunch today. All are welcome - come learn how to make your own hats, mitts and scarves. We have extra supplies on hand to help get you started. (AH –Jan 11)

IN LOVE AND IN DANGER TEAM PHOTO: Team members are to meet at lunch today in rm. 134 for a yearbook photo. (VW –Jan 11)

VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL: All members of the Varsity Girls' Basketball team please meet on the stage Monday, January 11 at lunch. (MR –Jan 11)

STAND UP TO BULLYING YEARBOOK PHOTO: There will be a brief but important Stand up to Bullying meeting on Monday, Jan 11th at lunch in the career centre to take a year book photo. Please wear your t-shirts! (TC –Jan 11)

REACH IS BACK! After a long hiatus, the world famous Reach For the Top Tournament has returned to Mother Teresa. If you want to show off your intellectual prowess and crush people with knowledge, sign a team up with Mr. Specht in room 307 by Tuesday January 12th. (JS –Jan 11)

SKI CLUB STARTS THIS WEDNESDAY! All equipment should be dropped off in the shed inside the auto compound, on the side of the school anytime after 8 am. The shed will be locked up during the day and unlocked at 2:55 so students can pick up their equipment and load the bus. Students are dismissed at 2:55 to load busses. Please be on time, the bus leaves at 3:10 sharp. Helmets are mandatory. If you don’t have one, you can rent one for $7. Bus returns to the school at 9 pm so please ensure your ride is here. (NS –Jan 13)

PEER HELPING MEETING: All Peer Helpers please meet in rm. 134 at lunch on Wednesday. (VW –Jan 13)

SHEPHERD’S OF GOOD HOPE EXPERIENCE: On Jan 27 - 28 a group of Mother Teresa students in grades 11 & 12, will be going downtown and staying overnight to learn more about poverty in Ottawa. If you would like to be one of those students please come to an important meeting on Wednesday Jan 13th at lunch in the Chapel. (DH –Jan 13)

STRATFORD 2010: Students interested in going on next year's Stratford trip are asked to see Mrs. Simpson (138) or Mr. Rowley (136) to pick up a permission form. The trip will run from October 14-15 and the first deposit is $100. Plays include Kiss Me Kate, As You Like It and Evita. (JS –Jan 13)

STE-ANNE SKI TRIP: There are still a few spots available for the Ste-Anne Ski Trip in early February. Please see Mr. Francoeur in room 103 for a form and more information. Also, could the students who signed up and are interested in using the snow park see Mr. Francoeur for a permission form. Without the form, you will not be allowed to use the snow park. (MF –Jan 15)

MOTHER TERESA STUDY SURVIVAL GUIDE was handed out to all grade 9's. Any student in grade 10-12 wanting a copy of the guide can pick one up in Student Services or view it on the school website www.mths.ca. (JH –Jan 20)

HIGH SCHOOL EXAMS: Exams run from January 22, 2010 until January 27, 2010. (If we have a snow day, all exams will be bumped forward one day.)
• All exams start at 9:00 am in the morning. There are no afternoon exams.
• All exams will be held in the regular classroom, unless otherwise indicated by the teacher.
• This represents a Day 1 schedule. (Jan 21)

January 22, 2010 Period 1 Courses
January 25, 2010 Period 2 Courses
January 26, 2010 Period 3 Courses
January 27, 2010 Period 4 Courses

SAY IT OUT LOUD: January's contest is post-card fiction. Write a story in 150 words or less. Due at the end of the month! See Mrs. Simpson to submit your work. (JS – Jan 28)

STUDENT SERVICES

NIGHT SCHOOL INFORMATION: Night School classes are only available through the Public Board. Registration information and forms are available in Student Services or at www.ocdsb.ca/continuweb. Registration January 25 - February 17 on a first come first serve basis. Forms must be signed by your Guidance Counsellor. (JH –Jan 22)

GRAD

GRAD BABY PHOTOS: The deadline for grad baby photos has been extended until Tuesday, January 12. If you would like your baby photo to appear in the yearbook next to your grad photo, please drop off a baby photo in the box in student services by Tuesday. You must make sure your FIRST & LAST NAME is clearly written on the back of the photo. Please note that your baby photo will only be used if you had a grad photo taken. Baby photos will be returned after they have been scanned. (AH –Jan 12)

UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS: A reminder that the University Application equal consideration due date is Wed Jan 13. (JH –Dec 13)
Friday, January 8, 2010

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

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

BOYS BASKETBALL: All grade 7/8 boys interested in trying out for basketball are asked to sign up outside room 340. (MP –Jan 8)

ATTENTION 7/8 BOYS INDOOR SOCCER TEAM: Our first practice is Thursday, January 14, after school from 3:15 - 4:30. Our second practice is Wednesday, January 20th 3:15 - 4:30. The tournament is at Sacred Heart on January 27th. Remember to organize your own rides to and from the tournament. (MM –Jan 14)

READ –A – THON: Pledge sheets and money (or cheque made out to MTHS) are due Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Extra pledge forms are available in the library. (CHV –Jan 25)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

GIRLS HOCKEY TEAM PHOTO: Team members are to meet at lunch today in the multi-purpose room for a yearbook photo. (KN –Jan 8)

CROSS COUNTRY TEAM YEARBOOK PHOTO: There will be an important meeting for the High School Cross Country team Friday at lunch in Room 305. All runners need to be present for a team photo for the yearbook. Please wear your X-Country shirts if you bought one! (MG –Jan 8)

SAY IT OUT LOUD WINNER: December short story winner is A.B.!! Congratulations!! Keep those stories coming. (JS –Jan 8)

VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL: All members of the Varsity Girls' Basketball team please meet on the stage Monday, January 11 at lunch. (MR –Jan 11)

STAND UP TO BULLYING YEARBOOK PHOTO: There will be a brief but important Stand up to Bullying meeting on Monday, Jan 11th at lunch in the career centre to take a year book photo. Please wear your t-shirts! (TC –Jan 11)

REACH IS BACK! After a long hiatus, the world famous Reach For the Top Tournament has returned to Mother Teresa. If you want to show off your intellectual prowess and crush people with knowledge, sign a team up with Mr. Specht in room 307 by Tuesday January 12th. (JS –Jan 11)

SHEPHERD’S OF GOOD HOPE EXPERIENCE: On Jan 27 - 28 a group of Mother Teresa students in grades 11 & 12, will be going downtown and staying overnight to learn more about poverty in Ottawa. If you would like to be one of those students please come to an important meeting on Wednesday Jan 13th at lunch in the Chapel. (DH –Jan 13)

STRATFORD 2010: Students interested in going on next year's Stratford trip are asked to see Mrs. Simpson (138) or Mr. Rowley (136) to pick up a permission form. The trip will run from October 14-15 and the first deposit is $100. Plays include Kiss Me Kate, As You Like It and Evita. (JS –Jan 13)

STE-ANNE SKI TRIP: There are still a few spots available for the Ste-Anne Ski Trip in early February. Please see Mr. Francoeur in room 103 for a form and more information. Also, could the students who signed up and are interested in using the snow park see Mr. Francoeur for a permission form. Without the form, you will not be allowed to use the snow park. (MF –Jan 15)

SAY IT OUT LOUD: January's contest is post-card fiction. Write a story in 150 words or less. Due at the end of the month! See Mrs. Simpson to submit your work. (JS – Jan 28)

STUDENT SERVICES

NIGHT SCHOOL INFORMATION: Night School classes are only available through the Public Board. Registration information and forms are available in Student Services or at www.ocdsb.ca/continuweb. Registration January 25 - February 17 on a first come first serve basis. Forms must be signed by your Guidance Counsellor. (JH –Jan 22)

GRAD

GRAD BABY PHOTOS: If you would like your baby photo to appear in the yearbook next to your grad photo, please drop off a baby photo in the box in Student Services by the end of the day on Fri. Jan. 8. You must make sure your FIRST & LAST NAME is clearly written on the back of the photo. Please note that your baby photo will only be used if you had a grad photo taken. Baby photos will be returned after they have been scanned. (AH –Jan 8)

UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS: A reminder that the University Application equal consideration due date is Wed Jan 13. (JH –Dec 13)
Thursday, January 7, 2010

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

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION GRADE 7/8S: The following students are asked to come to room 332 immediately at the beginning of lunch for a very brief meeting: S.F., S.M., S.W., J.S., B.L., T.S., S.W., O.R., V.B., K.C., I.M., M.M., M.B.-M., S.P., C.C., B.D., N.S., B.M. and N.M. (AJ –Jan 7)

7/8 CO-ED TCHOUKBALL TRYOUTS: Grade 7 & 8 Co-ed Tchoukball tryouts start Wednesday after school, from 3:15 – 4:30. Sign up outside the caf gym, near the Phys Ed offices. The second tryout will be this Friday morning, January 8th. See Mr. MacCuaig for details. (MM –Jan 7)

BOYS BASKETBALL: All grade 7/8 boys interested in trying out for basketball are asked to sign up outside room 340. (MP –Jan 8)

READ –A – THON: Pledge sheets and money (or cheque made out to MTHS) are due Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Extra pledge forms are available in the library. (CHV –Jan 25)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

CROSS COUNTRY TEAM YEARBOOK PHOTO: There will be an important meeting for the High School Cross Country team Friday at lunch in Room 305. All runners need to be present for a team photo for the yearbook. Please wear your X-Country shirts if you bought one! (MG –Jan 8)

STAND UP TO BULLYING YEARBOOK PHOTO: There will be a brief but important Stand up to Bullying meeting on Monday, Jan 11th at lunch in the career centre to take a year book photo. Please wear your t-shirts! (TC –Jan 11)

REACH IS BACK! After a long hiatus, the world famous Reach For the Top Tournament has returned to Mother Teresa. If you want to show off your intellectual prowess and crush people with knowledge, sign a team up with Mr. Specht in room 307 by Tuesday January 12th. (JS –Jan 11)

STRATFORD 2010: Students interested in going on next year's Stratford trip are asked to see Mrs. Simpson (138) or Mr. Rowley (136) to pick up a permission form. The trip will run from October 14-15 and the first deposit is $100. Plays include Kiss Me Kate, As You Like It and Evita. (JS –Jan 13)

STE-ANNE SKI TRIP: There are still a few spots available for the Ste-Anne Ski Trip in early February. Please see Mr. Francoeur in room 103 for a form and more information. Also, could the students who signed up and are interested in using the snow park see Mr. Francoeur for a permission form. Without the form, you will not be allowed to use the snow park. (MF –Jan 15)

SAY IT OUT LOUD: December short story winner will be announced at the end of the week. January's contest is post-card fiction. Write a story in 150 words or less. Due at the end of the month! See Mrs. Simpson to submit your work. (JS – Jan 28)

STUDENT SERVICES

NIGHT SCHOOL INFORMATION: Night School classes are only available through the Public Board. Registration information and forms are available in Student Services or at www.ocdsb.ca/continuweb. Registration January 25 - February 17 on a first come first serve basis. Forms must be signed by your Guidance Counsellor. (JH –Jan 22)

GRAD

URGENT!!! ATTENTION ALL GRADS: A representative from Edge Imaging will be picking up your orders/proofs Friday morning. Please return your proofs/orders by Thursday, January 7th to Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services. (KW –Jan 7)

GRAD BABY PHOTOS: If you would like your baby photo to appear in the yearbook next to your grad photo, please drop off a baby photo in the box in Student Services by the end of the day on Fri. Jan. 8. You must make sure your FIRST & LAST NAME is clearly written on the back of the photo. Please note that your baby photo will only be used if you had a grad photo taken. Baby photos will be returned after they have been scanned. (AH –Jan 8)

UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS: A reminder that the University Application equal consideration due date is Wed Jan 13. (JH –Dec 13)
Wednesday, January 6, 2010

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

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

7/8 CO-ED TCHOUKBALL TRYOUTS: Grade 7 & 8 Co-ed Tchoukball tryouts start Wednesday after school, from 3:15 – 4:30. Sign up outside the caf gym, near the Phys Ed offices. The second tryout will be this Friday morning, January 8th. See Mr. MacCuaig for details. (MM –Jan 7)

BOYS BASKETBALL: All grade 7/8 boys interested in trying out for basketball are asked to sign up outside room 340. (MP –Jan 8)

READ –A – THON: Pledge sheets and money (or cheque made out to MTHS) are due Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Extra pledge forms are available in the library. (CHV –Jan 25)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

GRADE 9 MATH ENRICHMENT GROUP: This is a reminder to all members of the grade 9 math enrichment group of our meeting on Wednesday January 6 in room 301 during lunch. Last call for payment for the contest. We will also be discussing the visitor coming to our school on Thursday. Please bring your lunch and come prepared to do some problem solving!! (NR –Jan 6)

MTSAID MEETING: There will be an MTSAID meeting at lunch today in room 311. The following MTSAID members are asked to see Ms. Rivington in room 311 today at lunch T. W., M.M., E.C., S.N., J-A. J.-B., and I. H. (NR –Jan 6)

REACH IS BACK! After a long hiatus, the world famous Reach For the Top Tournament has returned to Mother Teresa. If you want to show off your intellectual prowess and crush people with knowledge, sign a team up with Mr. Specht in room 307 by Tuesday January 12th. (JS –Jan 11)

STRATFORD 2010: Students interested in going on next year's Stratford trip are asked to see Mrs. Simpson (138) or Mr. Rowley (136) to pick up a permission form. The trip will run from October 14-15 and the first deposit is $100. Plays include Kiss Me Kate, As You Like It and Evita. (JS –Jan 13)

STE-ANNE SKI TRIP: There are still a few spots available for the Ste-Anne Ski Trip in early February. Please see Mr. Francoeur in room 103 for a form and more information. Also, could the students who signed up and are interested in using the snow park see Mr. Francoeur for a permission form. Without the form, you will not be allowed to use the snow park. (MF –Jan 15)

SAY IT OUT LOUD: December short story winner will be announced at the end of the week. January's contest is post-card fiction. Write a story in 150 words or less. Due at the end of the month! See Mrs. Simpson to submit your work. (JS – Jan 28)

GRAD

URGENT!!! ATTENTION ALL GRADS: Your grad photo proofs/orders are due this Thursday, January 7th, 2010. Please bring to Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services. For those students who have mailed their order, please notify Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services. Thank you. (KW –Jan 7)

GRAD BABY PHOTOS: If you would like your baby photo to appear in the yearbook next to your grad photo, please drop off a baby photo in the box in Student Services by the end of the day on Fri. Jan. 8. You must make sure your FIRST & LAST NAME is clearly written on the back of the photo. Please note that your baby photo will only be used if you had a grad photo taken. Baby photos will be returned after they have been scanned. (AH –Jan 8)

UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS: A reminder that the University Application equal consideration due date is Wed Jan 13. (JH –Dec 13)
Tuesday, January 5, 2010

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

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

7/8 CO-ED TCHOUKBALL TRYOUTS: Grade 7 & 8 Co-ed Tchoukball tryouts start Wednesday after school, from 3:15 – 4:30. Sign up outside the caf gym, near the Phys Ed offices. The second tryout will be this Friday morning, January 8th. See Mr. MacCuaig for details. (MM –Jan 7)

BOYS BASKETBALL: All grade 7/8 boys interested in trying out for basketball are asked to sign up outside room 340. (MP –Jan 8)

READ –A – THON: Pledge sheets and money (or cheque made out to MTHS) are due Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Extra pledge forms are available in the library. (CHV –Jan 25)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

GRADE 9 MATH ENRICHMENT GROUP: This is a reminder to all members of the grade 9 math enrichment group of our meeting on Wednesday January 6 in room 301 during lunch. Last call for payment for the contest. We will also be discussing the visitor coming to our school on Thursday. Please bring your lunch and come prepared to do some problem solving!! (NR –Jan 6)

MTSAID MEMBERS: Our shirts are in! Please come and pick up your shirt in room 311. The following students need to see Mrs. Rivington in room 311: T.W., M.M., E.C., S.N., J-A. J-B., and I.H. (NR –Jan 6)

GRAD

URGENT!!! ATTENTION ALL GRADS: Your grad photo proofs/orders are due this Thursday, January 7th, 2010. Please bring to Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services. For those students who have mailed their order, please notify Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services. Thank you. (KW –Jan 7)

UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS: A reminder that the University Application equal consideration due date is Wed Jan 13. (JH –Dec 13)
Monday , January 4, 2010

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Happy New Year - Welcome Back!

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

READ –A – THON: Pledge sheets and money (or cheque made out to MTHS) are due Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Extra pledge forms are available in the library. (CHV –Jan 25)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

KNITTING CLUB: The knitting club will meet in the library seminar room during HS lunch today. All are welcome - come learn how to make your own hats, mitts and scarves. We have extra supplies on hand to help get you started. (AH –Jan 4)

MTSAID MEMBERS: Our shirts are in! Please come and pick up your shirt in room 311. The following students need to see Mrs. Rivington in room 311: T.W., M.M., E.C., S.N., J-A. J.-B., and I.H.. (NR –Jan 6)

GRAD

GRAD WRITE-UPS: This is the LAST DAY to submit your grad write up - all grad write-ups must be submitted by 9:00 AM on Tues. Jan. 5, or else they will NOT be included in the yearbook. To submit your write-up, email it to MTyearbook@gmail.com. Details about grad write-ups can be found in Student Services. Please make sure you follow the instructions carefully, or else your write-up will not be accepted. (AH –Jan 4)
Friday, December 18, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Have a safe and Merry Christmas, and a wonderful New Year! See you in January!

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK: Don't forget to dress up and show your Christmas spirit Titans! Monday, December 14th - Christmas Ornaments will be made in homeroom and these ornaments will be placed on the Christmas tree in the Atrium.
Here’s what’s happening this week…
• Monday, December 14th - Santa Hat Day
• Tuesday, December 15th - Santa vs. Elves Day
• Wednesday, December 16th – Tropical, Elf Day
• Thursday, December 17th - Bundle Up Day
Friday, December 18th - Rudolph PJ Day (NBD –Dec 18)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

PHYS –ED CLASSES: Starting in January you will be working on a dance unit. If you would like to bring in an iPod with some appropriate music to be used in PE class, please speak to your PE teacher today (Friday). (TM –Dec 18)

STUDENT SERVICES

SCHOOL LETTER: Each year eligible graduates receive the prestigious Mother Teresa School Letter. To be eligible you need to demonstrate your contribution to the Mother Teresa School community through various activities and involvement. You need to keep records of these activities on a form available in Student Services. It is important to hand in the form on a regular basis, once or twice per year. Do not leave this until your grade 12 year. (JH –Dec 18)

NEPEAN OUTREACH TO THE WORLD (NOW) is looking to lend a hand to the small town of Tutumdara in Afghanistan. It is situated north of Kabul. Tutumdara has one high school for boys and one high school for girls. NOW is looking for volunteers in the following areas: sorting material donations for culturally appropriate items, researching info and preparing materials for presentations, developing and expanding the current website and translation and cultural awareness. Here's your chance to contribute ideas, come up with solutions and learn about other people. Please contact Des Garvey at 613 591-6314, or visit their website for more information: www.nepeanoutreach.com. (KW –Dec 18)

GRAD

GRAD WRITE-UPS: An important reminder for all grads - your grad write-ups are due by 9:00 on Tues. Jan. 5! Get your 500 character grad write-up done over the Christmas holidays, and email it to MTyearbook@gmail.com. Details about grad write-ups can be found in Student Services. Please make sure you follow the instructions carefully, or else your write-up might not make it into the yearbook. (AH –Jan 4)
Thursday, December 17, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIBRARY BOOKS: Library books/magazines can be signed out over the holidays. Drop by the library to stock up on holiday reading. (CHV –Dec 17)

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK: Don't forget to dress up and show your Christmas spirit Titans! Monday, December 14th - Christmas Ornaments will be made in homeroom and these ornaments will be placed on the Christmas tree in the Atrium.
Here’s what’s happening this week…
 Monday, December 14th - Santa Hat Day
 Tuesday, December 15th - Santa vs. Elves Day
 Wednesday, December 16th – Tropical, Elf Day
 Thursday, December 17th - Bundle Up Day
Friday, December 18th - Rudolph PJ Day (NBD –Dec 18)


HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

RENT REHEARSAL: Full cast and chorus rehearsal today at 3:15 pm on stage. All parts of Act 1 learned to date will be covered. (RL –Dec 17)

SAY IT OUT LOUD WINNER: Congratulations to T.G. for winning the November writing competition for her sonnet "Remembering". Thank you to all who submitted poems. You still have time to submit a short story before the December 18 deadline (keep to about 500 words). December's contest is on the topic of ADOLESCENCE. (JS – Dec 17)

STUDENT SERVICES

U OF O SCIENCE LECTURES: The University of Ottawa is having their holiday science lectures on December 28th and December 29th. The Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science organize these lectures to give young people and their parents a dynamic and interesting view about science and engineering. Check out the poster in Student Services. (KW –Dec 17)

SCHOOL LETTER: Each year eligible graduates receive the prestigious Mother Teresa School Letter. To be eligible you need to demonstrate your contribution to the Mother Teresa School community through various activities and involvement. You need to keep records of these activities on a form available in Student Services. It is important to hand in the form on a regular basis, once or twice per year. Do not leave this until your grade 12 year. (JH –Dec 18)

NEPEAN OUTREACH TO THE WORLD (NOW) is looking to lend a hand to the small town of Tutumdara in Afghanistan. It is situated north of Kabul. Tutumdara has one high school for boys and one high school for girls. NOW is looking for volunteers in the following areas: sorting material donations for culturally appropriate items, researching info and preparing materials for presentations, developing and expanding the current website and translation and cultural awareness. Here's your chance to contribute ideas, come up with solutions and learn about other people. Please contact Des Garvey at 613 591-6314, or visit their website for more information: http://www.nepeanoutreach.com/. (KW –Dec 18)

GRAD

UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE APPLICATIONS: Please login to the application site(s) before the end of the week. That way if there are any questions or concerns you can check with your counsellor before the Christmas Holidays. (JH –Dec 17)

ATTENTION ALL GRADS: Your Grad Photo Orders need to be returned by the due date to Student Services. Even if no package is ordered, proofs need to be returned to Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services as soon as possible before Friday, December 18th. Once all orders are received in Student Services, we will call Edge Imaging and they will pick up the orders. If you have any issues or questions, please call the company directly at 1-866-707-3343. (KW –Dec 17)

GRAD WRITE-UPS: It's time to start thinking about how can you summarize your 6 years at MT in 500 characters or less! Details about grad write-ups can be found in Student Services. Please make sure you follow the instructions carefully, or else your write-up might not make it into the yearbook. Write-ups can be submitted by email to MTyearbook@gmail.com. All grad write-ups absolutely must be submitted by 9:00 am on Tues. Jan. 5. (AH –Jan 4)
Wednesday, December 16, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIBRARY BOOKS: Library books/magazines can be signed out over the holidays. Drop by the library to stock up on holiday reading. (CHV –Dec 17)

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK: Don't forget to dress up and show your Christmas spirit Titans! Monday, December 14th - Christmas Ornaments will be made in homeroom and these ornaments will be placed on the Christmas tree in the Atrium.
Here’s what’s happening this week…
Monday, December 14th - Santa Hat Day
Tuesday, December 15th - Santa vs. Elves Day
Wednesday, December 16th – Tropical, Elf Day
Thursday, December 17th - Bundle Up Day
Friday, December 18th - Rudolph PJ Day (NBD –Dec 18)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

REACH FOR THE TOP: All members of Reach for Top are invited to Room 233 at the beginning of 7/8 lunch on Wednesday December 16th. (TC –Dec 16)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PEER HELPER MEETING: There will be a Peer Helping meeting in Rm. 134 at lunch today. (VW –Dec 16)

GRADE 9 MATH ENRICHMENT GROUP: We will hold a snow-day make-up meeting this Wednesday, December 16, during lunch in room 301. Please bring previous contests and your $7 test fee. (NR –Dec 16)

SAY IT OUT LOUD WINNER: Congratulations to T.G. for winning the November writing competition for her sonnet "Remembering". Thank you to all who submitted poems. You still have time to submit a short story before the December 18 deadline (keep to about 500 words). December's contest is on the topic of ADOLESCENCE. (JS – Dec 17)

STUDENT SERVICES

U OF O SCIENCE LECTURES: The University of Ottawa is having their holiday science lectures on December 28th and December 29th. The Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science organize these lectures to give young people and their parents a dynamic and interesting view about science and engineering. Check out the poster in Student Services. (KW –Dec 17)

SCHOOL LETTER: Each year eligible graduates receive the prestigious Mother Teresa School Letter. To be eligible you need to demonstrate your contribution to the Mother Teresa School community through various activities and involvement. You need to keep records of these activities on a form available in Student Services. It is important to hand in the form on a regular basis, once or twice per year. Do not leave this until your grade 12 year. (JH –Dec 18)

NEPEAN OUTREACH TO THE WORLD (NOW) is looking to lend a hand to the small town of Tutumdara in Afghanistan. It is situated north of Kabul. Tutumdara has one high school for boys and one high school for girls. NOW is looking for volunteers in the following areas: sorting material donations for culturally appropriate items, researching info and preparing materials for presentations, developing and expanding the current website and translation and cultural awareness. Here's your chance to contribute ideas, come up with solutions and learn about other people. Please contact Des Garvey at 613 591-6314, or visit their website for more information: www.nepeanoutreach.com. (KW –Dec 18)

GRAD

UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE APPLICATIONS: Please login to the application site(s) before the end of the week. That way if there are any questions or concerns you can check with your counsellor before the Christmas Holidays. (JH –Dec 17)

ATTENTION ALL GRADS: Your Grad Photo Orders need to be returned by the due date to Student Services. Even if no package is ordered, proofs need to be returned to Mrs. Watkinson in Student Services as soon as possible before Friday, December 18th. Once all orders are received in Student Services, we will call Edge Imaging and they will pick up the orders. If you have any issues or questions, please call the company directly at 1-866-707-3343. (KW –Dec 17)

GRAD WRITE-UPS: It's time to start thinking about how can you summarize your 6 years at MT in 500 characters or less! Details about grad write-ups can be found in Student Services. Please make sure you follow the instructions carefully, or else your write-up might not make it into the yearbook. Write-ups can be submitted by email to MTyearbook@gmail.com. All grad write-ups absolutely must be submitted by 9:00 am on Tues. Jan. 5. (AH –Jan 4)
Tuesday, December 15, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK: Don't forget to dress up and show your Christmas spirit Titans! Monday, December 14th - Christmas Ornaments will be made in homeroom and these ornaments will be placed on the Christmas tree in the Atrium.
Here’s what’s happening this week…
Monday, December 14th - Santa Hat Day
Tuesday, December 15th - Santa vs. Elves Day
Wednesday, December 16th - Tropical Elf Day
Thursday, December 17th - Bundle Up Day
Friday, December 18th - Rudolph PJ Day (NBD –Dec 18)

LIBRARY BOOKS: Library books/magazines can be signed out over the holidays. Drop by the library to stock up on holiday reading. (CHV –Dec 17)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

GRADE 8 GIRLS: If you are interested in doing paper crafts, think about signing up for a workshop in which we will make a Christmas card and a bookmark. Sign up soon outside of room 237 since there will only be place for 6 people. Workshop will take place Wednesday during lunch time. No prior skills are necessary. (JG –Dec 15)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC – POSTPONED: The blood donor clinic that was scheduled for Thursday Dec 17th has been postponed. Thanks to everyone who volunteered to donate blood - you will be contacted when the next clinic is scheduled. (DM –Dec 15)

JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE: Any and all girls interested in participating in the Junior Girls Volleyball team are asked to attend the following practices: Tuesday Dec. 15th - 7:30 am Gym A/B, (you must be changed and ready to go at 7:30 am), and Wednesday Dec 16th at 3:30 in the weight room. The season starts in February. (SS –Dec 15)

GRADE 9 MATH ENRICHMENT GROUP: We will hold a snow-day make-up meeting this Wednesday, December 16, during lunch in room 301. Please bring previous contests and your $7 test fee. (NR –Dec 16)

SAY IT OUT LOUD WINNER: Congratulations to T.G. for winning the November writing competition for her sonnet "Remembering". Thank you to all who submitted poems. You still have time to submit a short story before the December 18 deadline (keep to about 500 words). December's contest is on the topic of ADOLESCENCE. (JS – Dec 17)

STUDENT SERVICES

U OF O SCIENCE LECTURES: The University of Ottawa is having their holiday science lectures on December 28th and December 29th. The Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science organize these lectures to give young people and their parents a dynamic and interesting view about science and engineering. Check out the poster in Student Services. (KW –Dec 17)

SCHOOL LETTER: Each year eligible graduates receive the prestigious Mother Teresa School Letter. To be eligible you need to demonstrate your contribution to the Mother Teresa School community through various activities and involvement. You need to keep records of these activities on a form available in Student Services. It is important to hand in the form on a regular basis, once or twice per year. Do not leave this until your grade 12 year. (JH –Dec 18)

NEPEAN OUTREACH TO THE WORLD (NOW) is looking to lend a hand to the small town of Tutumdara in Afghanistan. It is situated north of Kabul. Tutumdara has one high school for boys and one high school for girls. NOW is looking for volunteers in the following areas: sorting material donations for culturally appropriate items, researching info and preparing materials for presentations, developing and expanding the current website and translation and cultural awareness. Here's your chance to contribute ideas, come up with solutions and learn about other people. Please contact Des Garvey at 613 591-6314, or visit their website for more information: http://www.nepeanoutreach.com/. (KW –Dec 18)

GRAD

UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE APPLICATIONS: Please login to the application site(s) before the end of the week. That way if there are any questions or concerns you can check with your counsellor before the Christmas Holidays. (JH –Dec 17)

GRAD WRITE-UPS: It's time to start thinking about how can you summarize your 6 years at MT in 500 characters or less! Details about grad write-ups can be found in Student Services. Please make sure you follow the instructions carefully, or else your write-up might not make it into the yearbook. Write-ups can be submitted by email to MTyearbook@gmail.com. All grad write-ups absolutely must be submitted by 9:00 am on Tues. Jan. 5. (AH –Jan 4)
Monday, December 14, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK: Don't forget to dress up and show your Christmas spirit Titans!
Monday, December 14th - Christmas Ornaments will be made in homeroom and these ornaments will be placed on the Christmas tree in the Atrium.
Here’s what’s happening this week…
Monday, December 14th - Santa Hat Day
Tuesday, December 15th - Santa vs. Elves Day
Wednesday, December 16th - Tropical Elf Day
Thursday, December 17th - Bundle Up Day
Friday, December 18th - Rudolph PJ Day (NBD –Dec 18)

LIBRARY BOOKS: Library books/magazines can be signed out over the holidays. Drop by the library to stock up on holiday reading. (CHV –Dec 18)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

GRADE 7 ASSEMBLIES: On Monday December 14 we will have assemblies for the grade 7 students on Social Networking. There will be presenters from the Privacy Commission, and there will also be a PowerPoint presentation. The assemblies will be in the multi-purpose room and will be scheduled as follows:
Per 5 1:23-2:13 Homerooms 7-01, 7-02, 7-03, 7-04, 7-05, 7-11
Per 6 2:15-3:05 Homerooms 7-06, 7-07, 7-08, 7-09, 7-10
As soon as attendance is taken at the beginning of the period, please proceed immediately to the multi-purpose room with your students. (LD –Dec 11)

GRADE 8 GIRLS: If you are interested in doing paper crafts, think about signing up for a workshop in which we will make a Christmas card and a bookmark. Sign up soon outside of room 237 since there will only be place for 6 people. Workshop will take place Wednesday during lunch time. No prior skills are necessary. (JG –Dec 15)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

NORDIC SKI TEAM: All members of the Nordic Ski Team are asked to meet in room 103 today, Monday December 14 at 12:00 pm to discuss the team practices. Please see Mr. Francoeur if unable to attend. (MF –Dec 14)

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC – POSTPONED: The blood donor clinic that was scheduled for Thursday Dec 17th has been postponed. Thanks to everyone who volunteered to donate blood - you will be contacted when the next clinic is scheduled. (DM –Dec 15)

JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE: Any and all girls interested in participating in the Junior Girls Volleyball team are asked to attend the following practices: Tuesday Dec. 15th - 7:30 am Gym A/B, (you must be changed and ready to go at 7:30 am), and Wednesday Dec 16th at 3:30 in the weight room. The season starts in February. (SS –Dec 15)

GRADE 9 MATH ENRICHMENT GROUP: We will hold a snow-day make-up meeting this Wednesday, December 16, during lunch in room 301. Please bring previous contests and your $7 test fee. (NR –Dec 16)

SAY IT OUT LOUD WINNER: Congratulations to T.G. for winning the November writing competition for her sonnet "Remembering". Thank you to all who submitted poems. You still have time to submit a short story before the December 18 deadline (keep to about 500 words). December's contest is on the topic of ADOLESCENCE. (JS – Dec 17)

STUDENT SERVICES

U OF O SCIENCE LECTURES: The University of Ottawa is having their holiday science lectures on December 28th and December 29th. The Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science organize these lectures to give young people and their parents a dynamic and interesting view about science and engineering. Check out the poster in Student Services. (KW –Dec 17)

SCHOOL LETTER: Each year eligible graduates receive the prestigious Mother Teresa School Letter. To be eligible you need to demonstrate your contribution to the Mother Teresa School community through various activities and involvement. You need to keep records of these activities on a form available in Student Services. It is important to hand in the form on a regular basis, once or twice per year. Do not leave this until your grade 12 year. (JH –Dec 18)

NEPEAN OUTREACH TO THE WORLD (NOW) is looking to lend a hand to the small town of Tutumdara in Afghanistan. It is situated north of Kabul. Tutumdara has one high school for boys and one high school for girls. NOW is looking for volunteers in the following areas: sorting material donations for culturally appropriate items, researching info and preparing materials for presentations, developing and expanding the current website and translation and cultural awareness. Here's your chance to contribute ideas, come up with solutions and learn about other people. Please contact Des Garvey at 613 591-6314, or visit their website for more information: http://www.nepeanoutreach.com/. (KW –Dec 18)

GRAD

UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE APPLICATIONS: Please login to the application site(s) before the end of the week. That way if there are any questions or concerns you can check with your counsellor before the Christmas Holidays. (JH –Dec 18)

GRAD WRITE-UPS: It's time to start thinking about how can you summarize your 6 years at MT in 500 characters or less! Details about grad write-ups can be found in Student Services. Please make sure you follow the instructions carefully, or else your write-up might not make it into the yearbook. Write-ups can be submitted by email to MTyearbook@gmail.com. All grad write-ups absolutely must be submitted by 9:00 am on Tues. Jan. 5. (AH –Jan 4)
Friday, December 11, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

RECYCLE YOUR PRINTER CARTRIDGES: The science department is collecting ink cartridges for a recycling program. We would like to extend the opportunity for you to bring in any of your old/used ink cartridges. You can drop them off to any science teacher, and we will take care of them. This provides a more environmentally conscious way of disposing these cartridges. We will be accepting them all year round! (LB – Dec 11)

IT’S TIME FOR ANOTHER MOTHER TERESA CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK…
Friday, December 11th -
Deck the Halls during homeroom. This is a competition to decorate the hallways of our school so, please bring in lots of fabulous decorations.
Monday, December 14th - Christmas Ornaments will be made in homeroom and these ornaments will be placed on the Christmas tree in the Atrium.
Here’s a preview of next week…
Monday, December 14th - Santa Hat Day
Tuesday, December 15th - Santa vs. Elves Day
Wednesday, December 16th - Tropical Elf Day
Thursday, December 17th - Bundle Up Day
Friday, December 18th - Rudolph PJ Day (NBD –Dec 11)

LIBRARY BOOKS: Library books/magazines can be signed out over the holidays. Drop by the library to stock up on holiday reading. (CHV –Dec 18)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: There will be a mobile blood donor clinic at Mother Teresa on Thursday, December 17th. Any student who has not signed up through homeroom can see Mrs McLaughlin in room 130. Minimum age is 17 yrs old. (DM –Dec 11)

SNOWBOARD RAFFLE: The Snowboard Race Team will raffle a 157cm Rossignol snowboard with Ride bindings to help raise money for race bibs. MT and 6 other schools will be involved with a total of 600 tickets to be sold (good odds). Tickets are $2 or 3 for $5 and will be sold at lunch. (Promotional package developed by Mrs. Young's Grade 11 Marketing Class.) (KN –Dec 11)

JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE: Any and all girls interested in participating in the Junior Girls Volleyball team are asked to attend the following practices: Tuesday Dec. 15th - 7:30 am Gym A/B, (you must be changed and ready to go at 7:30 am), and Wednesday Dec 16th at 3:30 in the weight room. The season starts in February. (SS –Dec 15)

SAY IT OUT LOUD WINNER: Congratulations to T.G. for winning the November writing competition for her sonnet "Remembering". Thank you to all who submitted poems. You still have time to submit a short story before the December 18 deadline (keep to about 500 words). December's contest is on the topic of ADOLESCENCE. (JS – Dec 17)

STUDENT SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Ottawa International Children's Festival is looking for volunteers at the LeBreton Flats Park between May 26th - May 30th, 2010. Positions available: box office and information agents, greeters for school audiences, site host/hostess, arts tent assistants, ushers, site maintenance personnel. For complete job descriptions please visit their website: http://www.ottawachildrensfestival.ca/ and fill out an information sheet, or phone 613 241-0999. (KW – Dec 11)

U OF O SCIENCE LECTURES: The University of Ottawa is having their holiday science lectures on December 28th and December 29th. The Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science organize these lectures to give young people and their parents a dynamic and interesting view about science and engineering. Check out the poster in Student Services. (KW –Dec 17)

NEPEAN OUTREACH TO THE WORLD (NOW) is looking to lend a hand to the small town of Tutumdara in Afghanistan. It is situated north of Kabul. Tutumdara has one high school for boys and one high school for girls. NOW is looking for volunteers in the following areas: sorting material donations for culturally appropriate items, researching info and preparing materials for presentations, developing and expanding the current website and translation and cultural awareness. Here's your chance to contribute ideas, come up with solutions and learn about other people. Please contact Des Garvey at 613 591-6314, or visit their website for more information: http://www.nepeanoutreach.com/. (KW –Dec 18)

GRAD

GRAD WRITE-UPS: It's time to start thinking about how can you summarize your 6 years at MT in 500 characters or less! Details about grad write-ups can be found in Student Services. Please make sure you follow the instructions carefully, or else your write-up might not make it into the yearbook. Write-ups can be submitted by email to MTyearbook@gmail.com. All grad write-ups absolutely must be submitted by 9:00 am on Tues. Jan. 5. (AH –Jan 4)
Thursday, December 10, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADVENT LITURGIES: Our Advent Liturgy will take place Thursday December 10th during Period One and Period Two at 9:10 and 10:25. Period One classes in grade 7,8 and 9 will be called down at 9:10 and Grade 10, 11 and 12 classes will be called down at 10:25 during Period Two.
~ Please wait to be called down to the gym/cafeteria.
~ Please sit with your class and actively supervise.
~ Review basic expectations of behaviour with your students just prior to arriving. (e.g.: gum should be disposed of in class before hand; refrain from talking during the liturgy especially during communion when each student coming forward should do so with respect and reverence, please ensure that bags, books, pens are left in the class).
~ Each class does have an assigned row of seats. The name of each teacher will be found on the first of the rows their class will be sitting in. (DH –Dec 10)

PIZZA! Mother Teresa Students Against Impaired Driving will be selling pizza after school Wednesday and Thursday. $2.00 a slice! (NR –Dec 10)

RECYCLE YOUR PRINTER CARTRIDGES: The science department is collecting ink cartridges for a recycling program. We would like to extend the opportunity for you to bring in any of your old/used ink cartridges. You can drop them off to any science teacher, and we will take care of them. This provides a more environmentally conscious way of disposing these cartridges. We will be accepting them all year round! (LB – Dec 11)

IT’S TIME FOR ANOTHER MOTHER TERESA CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK…
Friday, December 11th - Deck the Halls during homeroom. This is a competition to decorate the hallways of our school so, please bring in lots of fabulous decorations.
Monday, December 14th - Christmas Ornaments will be made in homeroom and these ornaments will be placed on the Christmas tree in the Atrium.
Here’s a preview of next week…
· Monday, December 14th - Santa Hat Day
· Tuesday, December 15th - Santa vs. Elves Day
· Wednesday, December 16th - Tropical Elf Day
· Thursday, December 17th - Bundle Up Day
· Friday, December 18th - Rudolph PJ Day (NBD –Dec 11)

LIBRARY BOOKS: Library books/magazines can be signed out over the holidays. Drop by the library to stock up on holiday reading. (CHV –Dec 18)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT TICKETS: Attention Grade 7/8 Students - Get your tickets to the show! Don't miss out! The performance of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and the Grade 7/8 Dance teams will take place Thursday, December 10th at 7 PM. Tickets will be on sale at lunch - $5 each. Buy your tickets early - this event is sure to sell out! (AJ –Dec 10)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: There will be a mobile blood donor clinic at Mother Teresa on Thursday, December 17th. Any student who has not signed up through homeroom can see Mrs McLaughlin in room 130. Minimum age is 17yrs old. (DM –Dec 10)

GRADE 11 U OF WATERLOO MATH CONTEST: All students that have been preparing to write the U of W grade 11 Math contest are asked to come to a mandatory meeting on Thursday, December 10th at 11:45 am in Rm 326. Bring $6 to cover the cost of the test. Please see Mrs. Mendrisky in Rm 326 if you are unable to attend. (RM –Dec 10)

MEETING FOR STUDENTS ON SPRING EUROPE TRIP: Students attending the Europe trip to Spain and Portugal over Easter please see Ms. Stewart in Rm 130 Thursday sometime during HS lunch. (NS –Dec 10)

SNOWBOARD RAFFLE: The Snowboard Race Team will raffle a 157cm Rossignol snowboard with Ride bindings to help raise money for race bibs. MT and 6 other schools will be involved with a total of 600 tickets to be sold (good odds). Tickets are $2 or 3 for $5 and will be sold at lunch. (Promotional package developed by Mrs. Young's Grade 11 Marketing Class.) (KN –Dec 11)

JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE: Any and all girls interested in participating in the Junior Girls Volleyball team are asked to attend the following practices: Tuesday Dec. 15th - 7:30 am Gym A/B, (you must be changed and ready to go at 7:30 am), and Wednesday Dec 16th at 3:30 in the weight room. The season starts in February. (SS –Dec 15)

SAY IT OUT LOUD: December's contest is a short story (max. 500 words) on the topic of ADOLESCENCE. Explore that theme and bring your edited copies to RM 138 before December 18. (JS –Dec 17)

STUDENT SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Ottawa International Children's Festival is looking for volunteers at the LeBreton Flats Park between May 26th - May 30th, 2010. Positions available: box office and information agents, greeters for school audiences, site host/hostess, arts tent assistants, ushers, site maintenance personnel. For complete job descriptions please visit their website: www.ottawachildrensfestival.ca and fill out an information sheet, or phone 613 241-0999. (KW – Dec 11)

U OF O SCIENCE LECTURES: The University of Ottawa is having their holiday science lectures on December 28th and December 29th. The Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science organize these lectures to give young people and their parents a dynamic and interesting view about science and engineering. Check out the poster in Student Services. (KW –Dec 17)

NEPEAN OUTREACH TO THE WORLD (NOW) is looking to lend a hand to the small town of Tutumdara in Afghanistan. It is situated north of Kabul. Tutumdara has one high school for boys and one high school for girls. NOW is looking for volunteers in the following areas: sorting material donations for culturally appropriate items, researching info and preparing materials for presentations, developing and expanding the current website and translation and cultural awareness. Here's your chance to contribute ideas, come up with solutions and learn about other people. Please contact Des Garvey at 613 591-6314, or visit their website for more information: www.nepeanoutreach.com. (KW –Dec 18)

GRAD

URGENT! GRAD PHOTO RETAKES: Edge Imaging will be back on Friday, December 11th for one more grad retake photo day. Please sign up in Student Services. There will only be one photographer this time. (KW –Dec 11)

GRAD WRITE-UPS: It's time to start thinking about how can you summarize your 6 years at MT in 500 characters or less! Details about grad write-ups can be found in Student Services. Please make sure you follow the instructions carefully, or else your write-up might not make it into the yearbook. Write-ups can be submitted by email to MTyearbook@gmail.com. All grad write-ups absolutely must be submitted by 9:00 am on Tues. Jan. 5. (AH –Jan 4)
Wednesday, December 9, 2009

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

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PIZZA! Mother Teresa Students Against Impaired Driving will be selling pizza after school Wednesday and Thursday. $2.00 a slice! (NR –Dec 10)

RECYCLE YOUR PRINTER CARTRIDGES: The science department is collecting ink cartridges for a recycling program. We would like to extend the opportunity for you to bring in any of your old/used ink cartridges. You can drop them off to any science teacher, and we will take care of them. This provides a more environmentally conscious way of disposing these cartridges. We will be accepting them all year round! (LB – Dec 11)

IT’S TIME FOR ANOTHER MOTHER TERESA CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK…
Friday, December 11th -
Deck the Halls during homeroom. This is a competition to decorate the hallways of our school so, please bring in lots of fabulous decorations.
Monday, December 14th - Christmas Ornaments will be made in homeroom and these ornaments will be placed on the Christmas tree in the Atrium.
Here’s a preview of next week…
Monday, December 14th - Santa Hat Day
Tuesday, December 15th - Santa vs. Elves Day
Wednesday, December 16th - Tropical Elf Day
Thursday, December 17th - Bundle Up Day
Friday, December 18th - Rudolph PJ Day (NBD –Dec 11)

LIBRARY BOOKS: Library books/magazines can be signed out over the holidays. Drop by the library to stock up on holiday reading. (CHV –Dec 18)

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT TICKETS: Attention Grade 7/8 Students - Get your tickets to the show! Don't miss out! The performance of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and the Grade 7/8 Dance teams will take place Thursday, December 10th at 7 PM. Tickets will be on sale at lunch - $5 each. Buy your tickets early - this event is sure to sell out! (AJ –Dec 10)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

HIGH SCHOOL ALPINE SKI TEAM: The MTHS High School Alpine Ski Team will have its first dryland training session today after school. All athletes should meet in the dance studio ready to train, immediately after school. (TS –Dec 9)

ATTENTION ALL MTSAID MEMBERS: The cost of your shirt is $26.00. Please bring cash or a cheque made out to Mother Teresa High School as soon as possible to Mrs. Rivington in room 311. (NR –Dec 9)

GRADE 11 U OF WATERLOO MATH CONTEST: All students that have been preparing to write the U of W grade 11 Math contest are asked to come to a mandatory meeting on Thursday, December 10th at 11:45 am in Rm 326. Bring $6 to cover the cost of the test. Please see Mrs. Mendrisky in Rm 326 if you are unable to attend. (RM –Dec 10)

MEETING FOR STUDENTS ON SPRING EUROPE TRIP: Students attending the Europe trip to Spain and Portugal over Easter please see Ms. Stewart in Rm 130 Thursday sometime during HS lunch. (NS –Dec 10)

SNOWBOARD RAFFLE: The Snowboard Race Team will raffle a 157cm Rossignol snowboard with Ride bindings to help raise money for race bibs. MT and 6 other school will be involved with a total of 600 tickets to be sold.(good odds) Tickets are $2 or 3 for $5 and will be sold at lunch. (Promotional package developed by Mrs. Young's Grade 11 Marketing Class.) (KN –Dec 11)

JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE: Any and all girls interested in participating in the Junior Girls Volleyball team are asked to attend the following practices: Tuesday Dec. 15th - 7:30 am Gym A/B, (you must be changed and ready to go at 7:30 am), and Wednesday Dec 16th at 3:30 in the weight room. The season starts in February. (SS –Dec 15)

SAY IT OUT LOUD: December's contest is a short story (max. 500 words) on the topic of ADOLESCENCE. Explore that theme and bring your edited copies to RM 138 before December 18. (JS –Dec 17)

STUDENT SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Ottawa International Children's Festival is looking for volunteers at the LeBreton Flats Park between May 26th - May 30th, 2010. Positions available: box office and information agents, greeters for school audiences, site host/hostess, arts tent assistants, ushers, site maintenance personnel. For complete job descriptions please visit their website: www.ottawachildrensfestival.ca and fill out an information sheet, or phone 613 241-0999. (KW – Dec 11)

U OF O SCIENCE LECTURES: The University of Ottawa is having their holiday science lectures on December 28th and December 29th. The Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science organize these lectures to give young people and their parents a dynamic and interesting view about science and engineering. Check out the poster in Student Services. (KW –Dec 17)

NEPEAN OUTREACH TO THE WORLD (NOW) is looking to lend a hand to the small town of Tutumdara in Afghanistan. It is situated north of Kabul. Tutumdara has one high school for boys and one high school for girls. NOW is looking for volunteers in the following areas: sorting material donations for culturally appropriate items, researching info and preparing materials for presentations, developing and expanding the current website and translation and cultural awareness. Here's your chance to contribute ideas, come up with solutions and learn about other people. Please contact Des Garvey at 613 591-6314, or visit their website for more information: www.nepeanoutreach.com. (KW –Dec 18)

GRAD

GRAD WRITE-UPS: It's time to start thinking about how can you summarize your 6 years at MT in 500 characters or less! Details about grad write-ups can be found in Student Services. Please make sure you follow the instructions carefully, or else your write-up might not make it into the yearbook. Write-ups can be submitted by email to MTyearbook@gmail.com. All grad write-ups absolutely must be submitted by 9:00 am on Tues. Jan. 5. (AH –Jan 4)

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