TITANWEAR!
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Titanwear will once again go on sale this year. There will be two new products including Umbro warm up pants and a ¾ sleeve baseball shirt. Order forms will be given to students during the week of Oct 22-26 with the order deadline date being November 15th. Grade 7 and 8 classes will be visited by business students to inform them of the ordering process and items available. This year, as well, grade 7 and 8 students will be able to see the product sizes and try the items on (on top of their own clothes) during their lunch hours outside of the cafeteria. This will happen over a 2 week period. They will be informed of the dates during their presentation. They can even drop their orders off right there!! If parents want to order something as a Christmas gift for their Titan, they can contact Mr. Len Baldin (613-823-1663, ext 3005). He will promptly return your call and make the arrangements. All items will be in before Christmas. The new order form and item catalogue will be updated on the school website during the week of October 12th.
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STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Congratulations go out to Natasha Smith of Grade 11! Natasha was invited to dance in the International Festival of Contemporary Dance in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Well done Titan!
On Wednesday, September 26th, the Mother Teresa grade 7/8 cross-country team competed at the Board Meet at the Terry Fox Complex.
Four of our runners finished in the top 10 in their divisions.:
Kyra Swift placed 4th in the grade 7/8 recreational girls' run.
Amelia Carlini placed 5th in the grade 8 competitive girls' run.
Olivia Pelletier placed 5th in the grade 7 competitive girls' run.
Brandon Adibe placed 8th in the grade 7/8 recreational boys' run.
Congratulations to all of our runners!
Team members were:
Grade 7 girls: Olivia Pelletier, Hunter Gibbons, Rachel Sherwood, Tara Lepine, Elizabeth Kidd, Shaelyn Blondin, Melissa Gois-Ardovini, Katie Leclair, Kayli Walker.
Grade 7 boys: Avery House, Reece Liuzzo, Scott Peasley, Samuel Cook, Kyle Treurniet, Jared Carle, Jonathan Mendoza, Brandon Adibe, Justin Dory.
Grade 8 girls: Kim Kingsbury, Amelia Carlini, Gracie Daze, Samantha Pope, Mackenzie O'Neil, Julia Belanger, Caitlin Gilchrist, Rosie Papp, Kyra Swift.
Grade 8 boys: Nicholas Caves, Liam Gilchrist, Zak Liuzzo, Matthew Brean
Special thanks to our high school students Bridget Hayes who led the practices, and Shauna Wotherspoon and Mary Wade who helped supervise the course at the meet. John Rivada also accompanied the team and took several fantastic photos. Mme Kinloch enjoyed coaching a very keen, enthusiastic team!
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| OCSB Musical Showcase |
The OCSB Musical showcase is once again upon us. Mother Teresa will be sending several band and choir members to the Music Showcase. They will participate in two days of workshops, followed by a spectacular evening concert. This concert will be taking place Thursday, October 25th, at 7:00pm at Notre Dame Catholic HS. All parents and students are welcome to attend.
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TITAN LEARNING COMMONS
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The Library/Titans Learning Commons (TLC) has some exciting opportunities in store for your child this year:
- Our curriculum will be promoting the very best of children's literature to your child with activities designed to help students enjoy the stories even more. Reading clubs are offered in both panels.
- We will be doing our very best to get (or keep) your children "hooked on reading" by recommending specific reading materials to each individual.
- At each grade level, students will be learning research and computer skills. Databases to which the Board subscribes, such as EBSCO, can be accessed at school and at home. Licensed software , including SMART Notebook, is available for your child to download. Information on accessing the databases and software is available at the TLC.
- The iPads and netbooks are available to borrow overnight. Permission forms can be picked up at the TLC.
- We have many special events being planned, including author visits, a read-a-thon, reading and writing contests, events and more.
If you have any questions or concerns, we would love to hear from you!
Cathy Harrington-Veryard
Teacher Librarian
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STUDENT PHOTOS
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IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO ORDER SCHOOL PHOTOS!
If you did not order school photos on Photo Day you can still order them online or over the phone! Call Edge Imaging at 1-(888)-416-3343 (EDGE) to place your order or to get your secure online passcode and password.
Re-take day will take place on Tuesday October 9th, 2012.
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TRANSPORTATION - EMPTY SEAT AVAILABILITY
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Empty seat allocations will begin next week. If you have filled out a form, you will be contacted as to whether or not your child was able to get on a yellow school bus. The process for assigning empty seats are
1) Grade 7&8 students
2) Documented medical reasons
3)Random draw in the presence of School Council Representatives
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WOMEN IN ENGINEERING
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Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 13, 2012
The Faculty of Engineering of the University of Ottawa would like to extend a special invitation to girls in grades 7 to 10 to participate in the eighth annual Go ENG Girl event.This FREE event will give female students in grades 7 to 10 the chance to explore the exciting field of engineering through activities designed just for them!
Learn from women professionals, academics and students. Join us for fun hands-on activities, informative parents' sessions and engineering student exhibits.
Web site hosted by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers
À inscrire à votre calendrier Samedi 13 octobre 2012
La Faculté de génie de l'Université d'Ottawa a le grand plaisir de l'inviter à participer à la septième édition de l'événement« GÉNIales, les filles! « Cet événement GRATUIT donnera la chance aux jeunes filles de la 7e à la 10e année (Secondaire 1 à 4) de découvrir l'univers incroyable du génie.
Venez profiter des connaissances de femmes qui travaillent ou étudient déjà dans le domaine. Il y aura des activités pratiques pour vous, des séances d'informationpour les parents et des visites de laboratoire.
Inscription à partir du 31 août 2012:
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY SEMINARS
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CHEO and the Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) will host a free information session for parents on the subjects of suicide, depression, and bullying to be held on October 15th from 7 - 9 pm at Sir Robert Borden High School.
Take Charge: A Girlfriend's Guide to Mental Health
Thursday, November-01-12 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Hampton Inn Conference Centre
613-741-2300
200 Coventry Road
Ottawa, Ontario
Women in Mind, The Royal's conference on Women's Mental Health presents:
Take Charge: A Girlfriend's Guide the Mental Health
Join host Carol Anne Meehan for an evening of desserts and discussion about women's mental health.
Canadian media icon Valerie Pringle and her daughter, Catherine, will share their personal journeys through mental illness to wellness, as a woman living it and a woman loving and supporting her through that journey.
International expert in women's mental health, Dr. Donna Stewart, will also be on hand to explain the complexities of the mind and offer guidance on how to recognize and cope with illness, and tips for how to care for your own mental health.
We will finish the evening with hilarious Canadian comedienne, Kate Davis, and her take on the ever-elusive work-life balance.
Tickets are $25 and include a decadent dessert platter perfect for sharing among girlfriends!
Parenting Now - Supporting Healthy Minds
The Catholic School Parents' Association (CSPA) is hosting a symposium for parents with children in grades K-12. Parenting Now - Life Literacy will take place on the morning of Saturday, October 27, 2012 at St. Patrick's High School. This event is FREE for all parents and school staff, and will include breakfast.
The keynote speaker will be Pabi Rizal, Bhutanese Refugee, Student, Volunteer, Interpreter; Someone Who is Making a Difference. Pabi will inspire you when she talks about her family's journey and how her success has enabled her to make a difference. Pabi gave her Refugee Testimony at UNCHR's World Refugee Day in Ottawa last June.
Further details and complete workshop list and descriptions are available on the CSPA website at www.ottawacspa.ca
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BOARD SPIRITUAL THEME
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The board spiritual theme has been released!
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| UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES |
October 8th - Thanksgiving - No School
October 9th - Photo retake day
October 15th - HS Letters of Intervention
November 1st - Gr. 7/8 Progress Reports
November 7th & 8th - Gr. 7/8 Immunization
November 8th - Parent-teacher interviews (Gr. 7/8) |
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