MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL ~ DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday, May 2, 2016
HS Day 2 - 7/8 Day 3

WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Next week is our final Spirit Week of the 2015-2016 school year!
Monday: wear your PJ's or comfy clothes
Tuesday: find a TWIN
Wednesday: be WACKY AND TACKY
Thursday: show your NATIONAL/CULTURAL PRIDE
Friday:  FREAKY FRIDAY so dress as a teacher and freak us out. (EB May 6)

Ski Club Refunds: All online refunds were done as of Friday, March 7th and should be in accounts by this week. People who paid by cash or cheque can expect their cheques to be ready in main office for pick-up by Monday, March 21st.  Please remind your child to pick-up cheques!
A reminder to parents to please not do any pick-ups (or have cars) in the traffic circle between 2:45-3:05pm. We appreciate your understanding to this matter. (MC)
Learning Commons Seminar Room - When not booked by a class, The Learning Commons Seminar Room will be a designated quiet study space.

7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mini-Enrichment:  Students participating in mini-enrichment courses (May 2nd - May 6th) are reminded to attend their orientation session this weekend (information available at:www.emcp-pmce.ca). See Mrs. McLaughlin in room 130 if you require more information. (DM May 6)
All students signed up for the Waterloo math contest are invited to practice in room 339 at lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays until the contest on May 11th. (HL May 11)

No lunch passes or lunch clubs - the Learning Commons will be closed at lunch from Wednesday, April 27th until Friday, May 6th, due to the documentary festival. Thank you for your understanding.  (NBD May 6)

Clubs for Grades 7/8 every week in the Learning Commons:
Mondays:  Gr. 8 Games Club
Tuesdays:  Gr. 7 Games Club
Thursdays:  Gr. 7/8 Lego Builders Club
Fridays:  Gr. 7/8 Red Maple Book Club (New Books have now arrived!)

Grade 7/8 Photo Club will meet in room 339 on Wednesdays at 12:40. (HL)

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Marine Biology Excursion September 13-19, 2016: Current grade 10 and 11 students interested in travelling to St. Andrew's, New Brunswick in September, 2016 for a marine biology excursion, please see Ms. D'Angela following announcements today.  The excursion takes place from September 13th-19th. (ED June 30)

All students who are going on the New York City trip are asked to attend a MANDATORY meeting in Room 136 at the start of lunch (11:30AM) on Wednesday, May 4th 2016 - final important information will be discussed. (MR May 4)

Belize Trip 2017!  Attention all MT Adventurers!  There is a meeting Wednesday, May 11th at 11:30 in room 117 for all students interested in the Belize trip next year.  This is a highly adventurous trip and is for grade 12's only.  If you would enjoy exploring rainforests, unique cave and river systems, sleeping in beautiful huts on the beach, snorkelling along a spectacular coral reef, sea kayaking, and stand up paddle boarding, this trip is for you!  Please see Mrs. Ragaisis if you have any questions. (SR May 11)

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.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is having a Clothing Drive at Mother Teresa this Sunday, May 1st from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. (KZ May 1)

Aspiring Teenage Artists!  Continuing Ed Creative Arts Studio Summer Program for 12-16 year olds.  It's happening at Mother Teresa High School from July 18 - 22. Register now online at:  conted.ocsb.ca  See poster in Student Services. (KW July 22)

Summer School Registration: The summer registration forms are now available in Student Services and must be signed by your counsellor. Classes run from July 6th to July 28th, 2016.  ELearning classes start from July 4th to July 28th. Coop and the Driver's Education program are also available in Summer School.
Students cannot register in a Make-Up course to upgrade a passing mark. Catholic School Board registration: ongoing until June 29th. Public Board registration deadlines: Reach Ahead registration dates are from May 2nd to June 10th.  Make Up registration dates are from May 2nd to June 29th.
eLearning registration dates are from April 4th to June 10th. (JH June 30)

Registration forms for summer school for the Ottawa Catholic School Board are now available in Student Services.  Classes will run from July 4 to July 25.  Forms must be approved by your guidance counsellor.  Forms without this approval will not be accepted.  Pre-register for this program by June 28, 2016. (KW June 28)

The Milk Bags for Haiti Club is in need of milk bags to continue weaving the bags into sleeping and sitting mats. Please have your children drop off your dry, clean milk bags to Student Services between the hours of 8:00am - 3:30pm. Thank you. (KW May 1)

The Nepean Eagles Football Club is looking for cheerleading coaches to teach cheers and half-time dance routines to Junior (7-12) and Senior (13-16) squads.  Spring Camp is taking place on May 24, 25, and 26 followed by regular season in mid-July until early November.  Cheerleaders practise Tuesdays and Thursdays at Bob Stephen Park (Barrhaven). For more information contact Dina McNeil dina.mcneil@ bell.net or visit website:  www.NepeanEagles.ca (KW May 26)

Summer Job and Volunteer Opportunities for students at Waupoos Family Farm.
Come see information sheet in Student Services for job descriptions. Summer volunteer opportunities include assisting with programming, cottage clean-up, laundry, animal care, gardening, weeding, painting, crafts, outdoor games, etc. Mondays to Saturdays available.  Summer volunteers are encouraged to participate one day per week, for 6 to 8 weeks.  Interview and police check required. Must be a minimum of 14 years to apply as a volunteer.  Phone 613-822-2189.  Email:  Contact@Waupoos.com

Summer High School Credits in Ireland-The Irish Experience- 4-week credit programs in Ireland, at University settings - Dublin and Cork cities July 2106.  For information, visit their website at:
www.irishexperience.com

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Fun volunteer opportunity: Berrigan ES community garage sale on Friday, May 6th 3:30pm to 8:00pm and Saturday, May 7th, 6:30am to 2:00pm.  Need help with:  set up and take down, parking, greeters, etc...Please sign up with Jenn at:  besgaragesale@gmail.com
See poster sheets in Student Services. (KW May 6)

Monsignor Paul Baxter is hosting a “Welcome to Kindergarten” event on Thursday, May 6th and needs a few babysitters to help make this event a success.  4 babysitters are needed from 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm on May 6th at the school.  If you are interested, please email Janet Sanii at jsanii@rogers.com.   Bring your volunteer sheets for signature! (KW May 6)

Touch a Truck, Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre from 10am to 3pm.  Volunteers Needed.  Help with admissions booth, concessions, face painting, shuttle station, set up and tear down.  Please contact Courtney Holmes atcourtney@mothercraft.com or 613-728-1839 ext. 227 Pick up a registration package from Student Services. (KW June 12)

Looking for volunteers for Top Shelf 4 on 4 Barrhaven Ball Hockey Tournament on May 15, 2016.  Volunteer positions available pre-event (paperwork collection, distribution of event posters) and event day (Scoreboard, thirst station, set up, clean up, scorekeepers, runner, referees) Need more students aged 14,15,16 to put up teams for this fun event. Deadline is this Friday, April 29th.  Lots of great prizes, too! Volunteers positions still available.  Please visit topshelf4on4barrhaven.ca for all information. Complete the volunteer form online and submit to Julie Clement at info@barrhavengetbusy.ca (KW May 15)
LF a French Tutor (2 nights a week) for an 11-year old boy who lives in the Stonebridge area.
If interested, please contact Marcia at marcia11aug@yahoo.ca or telephone at 613-692-6954.
(KW)

 GRADE 12’s / GRADS

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
Friday, April 29, 2016
HS Day 1 - 7/8 Day 2
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next week is our final Spirit Week of the 2015-2016 school year!  Monday wear your PJ's or comfy clothes, Tuesday find a TWIN, Wednesday beWACKY AND TACKY, Thursday show your NATIONAL/CULTURAL PRIDE and Friday is FREAKY FRIDAY so dress as a teacher and freak us out. (EB May 6)
April is National Poetry Month and there will be a poetry display in the Learning Commons. We’d like you to be part of the display. Simply drop off a copy of your poem in the Learning Commons and please stop by if you have any questions. (MP April 30)
Ski Club Refunds: All online refunds were done as of Friday, March 7th and should be in accounts by this week. People who paid by cash or cheque can expect their cheques to be ready in main office for pick-up by Monday, March 21st.  Please remind your child to pick-up cheques!
A reminder to parents to please not do any pick-ups (or have cars) in the traffic circle between 2:45-3:05pm. We appreciate your understanding to this matter. (MC)
A reminder that the visitor parking spaces at the front of the building are for those visiting our school, they are not intended for students or staff. (MK April 30)
Learning Commons Seminar Room - When not booked by a class, The Learning Commons Seminar Room will be a designated quiet study space.
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS

A reminder to the grade 7 and 8 students participating in the Let's Talk Science Challenge Friday that they are to meet Mr. Lussier outside of Rm 130 Friday morning at 8:10.  (NC April 29)
Mini-Enrichment:  Students participating in mini-enrichment courses (May 2nd - May 6th) are reminded to attend their orientation session this weekend (information available at:www.emcp-pmce.ca). See Mrs. McLaughlin in room 130 if you require more information. (DM May 6)
All students signed up for the Waterloo math contest are invited to practice in room 339 at lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays until the contest on May 11th. (HL May 11)
No lunch passes or lunch clubs - the Learning Commons will be closed at lunch from Wednesday, April 27th until Friday, May 6th, due to the documentary festival. Thank you for your understanding.  (NBD May 6)
There will be a practice on Wednesday, April 27th and Friday, April 29th during 7/8 lunch in room 119. New members are welcome. (AC April 29)
7/8 Waterloo Math Contest Practice at lunch Thursday this week in room 339.
Next week Tuesday and Thursday at lunch in room 339. (HL April 28)
 Clubs for Grades 7/8 every week in the Learning Commons:
Mondays:  Gr. 8 Games Club
Tuesdays:  Gr. 7 Games Club
Thursdays:  Gr. 7/8 Lego Builders Club
Fridays:  Gr. 7/8 Red Maple Book Club (New Books have now arrived!)
Grade 7/8 Photo Club will meet in room 339 on Wednesdays at 12:40. (HL)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Grade 11's Interested in Running for Co-President: There will be an important meeting Friday, April 29th at lunch in room 102, for all Grade 11's interested in running for Co-President for the 2016-17 school year. You may come as a single or as a pair. No prior Student Council experience necessary. (CV April 29)
All students who are going on the New York City trip are asked to attend a MANDATORY meeting in Room 136 at the start of lunch (11:30AM) on Wednesday, May 4th 2016 - final important information will be discussed. (MR May 4)
Belize Trip 2017!  Attention all MT Adventurers!  There is a meeting Wednesday, May 11th at 11:30 in room 117 for all students interested in the Belize trip next year.  This is a highly adventurous trip and is for grade 12's only.  If you would enjoy exploring rainforests, unique cave and river systems, sleeping in beautiful huts on the beach, snorkelling along a spectacular coral reef, sea kayaking, and stand up paddle boarding, this trip is for you!  Please see Mrs. Ragaisis if you have any questions. (SR May 11)
Peer Helpers: We will have a meeting to work on our program improvements and Catholic Education Week activities this Friday, April 29th at lunch in room 310. Bring your technology so we can all work.
AP and PC (PC April 29)
Shakespeare 400: As most of you know, the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's birth and death is April 23.  The English Department has BIG plans for April and May.  To kick things off, we invite students to participate in the following activities:
1)  Mural Design submission:  
  • Choose a space in the first floor English/Resource wing
  • Measure the space
  • Provide a detailed ORIGINAL coloured drawing of your mural with a Shakespearean theme.
  • Due:  April 29, 2016 to Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138
2)  Spoken Word Showcase:
  • Write a 1-2 minute spoken word poem on a current theme of interest to high school students (appropriate language, please)
  • Perform the spoken word poem for a small audience
  • Perform the poem again during Education Week (May 6)
Due for first performance:  April 29 with Mrs. Simpson in Rm 138 after school. Please drop by Rm 138 if you have questions or need suggestions! (JS April 29)
Would you like to BE YOUR OWN BOSS? ...start your own summer business?  Applications are currently being accepted for the Government of Ontario - Summer Company Program which provides start-up money to kick-off a new summer business plus advice and mentorship from local business leaders to help get the business up and running. $3000 Grants available...  “Grant” means you don't have to pay it back!!!!! Learn more on The Business Buzz board outside room 216 or visit the application advisory service in room 213 at lunch each day.  Opportunity is knocking! (SM April 30)
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.
Summer School Registration: The summer registration forms are now available in Student Services and must be signed by your counsellor. Classes run from July 6th to July 28th, 2016.  ELearning classes start from July 4th to July 28th. Coop and the Driver's Education program are also available in Summer School.
Students cannot register in a Make-Up course to upgrade a passing mark. Catholic School Board registration: ongoing until June 29th. Public Board registration deadlines: Reach Ahead registration dates are from May 2nd to June 10th.  Make Up registration dates are from May 2nd to June 29th.
eLearning registration dates are from April 4th to June 10th. (JH June 30)
Registration forms for summer school for the Ottawa Catholic School Board are now available in Student Services.  Classes will run from July 4 to July 25.  Forms must be approved by your guidance counsellor.  Forms without this approval will not be accepted.  Pre-register for this program by June 28, 2016. (KW June 28)
The Milk Bags for Haiti Club is in need of milk bags to continue weaving the bags into sleeping and sitting mats. Please have your children drop off your dry, clean milk bags to Student Services between the hours of 8:00am - 3:30pm. Thank you. (KW May 1)
The Nepean Eagles Football Club is looking for cheerleading coaches to teach cheers and half-time dance routines to Junior (7-12) and Senior (13-16) squads.  Spring Camp is taking place on May 24, 25, and 26 followed by regular season in mid-July until early November.  Cheerleaders practise Tuesdays and Thursdays at Bob Stephen Park (Barrhaven). For more information contact Dina McNeil dina.mcneil@ bell.net or visit website:  www.NepeanEagles.ca (KW May 26)
Summer Job and Volunteer Opportunities for students at Waupoos Family Farm.
Come see information sheet in Student Services for job descriptions. Summer volunteer opportunities include assisting with programming, cottage clean-up, laundry, animal care, gardening, weeding, painting, crafts, outdoor games, etc. Mondays to Saturdays available.  Summer volunteers are encouraged to participate one day per week, for 6 to 8 weeks.  Interview and police check required. Must be a minimum of 14 years to apply as a volunteer.  Phone 613-822-2189.  Email:  Contact@Waupoos.com

Summer High School Credits in Ireland-The Irish Experience- 4-week credit programs in Ireland, at University settings - Dublin and Cork cities July 2106.  For information, visit their website at: www.irishexperience.com
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Fun volunteer opportunity: Berrigan ES community garage sale on Friday, May 6th 3:30pm to 8:00pm and Saturday, May 7th, 6:30am to 2:00pm.  Need help with:  set up and take down, parking, greeters, etc...Please sign up with Jenn at:  besgaragesale@gmail.com
See poster sheets in Student Services. (KW May 6)

Monsignor Paul Baxter is hosting a “Welcome to Kindergarten” event on Thursday, May 6th and needs a few babysitters to help make this event a success.  4 babysitters are needed from 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm on May 6th at the school.  If you are interested, please email Janet Sanii at jsanii@rogers.com.   Bring your volunteer sheets for signature! (KW May 6)

Touch a Truck, Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre from 10am to 3pm.  Volunteers Needed.  Help with admissions booth, concessions, face painting, shuttle station, set up and tear down.  Please contact Courtney Holmes atcourtney@mothercraft.com or 613-728-1839 ext. 227 Pick up a registration package from Student Services. (KW June 12)
Become a Volunteer!  May 1st is the CN Cycle for CHEO.
For information:  VOLUNTEERS@CNCYCLE.CA  or 613-737-7979 (KW May 1)
Looking for volunteers for Top Shelf 4 on 4 Barrhaven Ball Hockey Tournament on May 15, 2016.  Volunteer positions available pre-event (paperwork collection, distribution of event posters) and event day (Scoreboard, thirst station, set up, clean up, scorekeepers, runner, referees) Need more students aged 14,15,16 to put up teams for this fun event. Deadline is this Friday, April 29th.  Lots of great prizes, too! Volunteers positions still available.  Please visit topshelf4on4barrhaven.ca for all information. Complete the volunteer form online and submit to Julie Clement at info@barrhavengetbusy.ca (KW May 15)
LF a French Tutor (2 nights a week) for an 11-year old boy who lives in the Stonebridge area.
If interested, please contact Marcia at marcia11aug@yahoo.ca or telephone at 613-692-6954.
(KW)
LF a tutor for French and English tutor for a Grade 1 student (girl) and Grade 3 student (boy), once or twice a week.  House is located in Stonebridge area.  Please call Ms. Chen at 613-692-9655.  Thank you. (KW April 30)
 GRADE 12’s / GRADS
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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