March has flown by but somehow we still managed High School Progress Reports, Parent teacher interviews, the School Play BREAK A LEG, countless sporting and other activities, the canned food drive and of course the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test for our Grade 10s. We also hosted our family of schools' principals for a morning meeting and we had five new student teachers join our staff at Mother Teresa - oh, I also think we had a break somewhere in the month.
I hope everyone had a chance to enjoy some well-deserved rest, relaxation and time to re-connect as a family during these busy times. As our Lenten Journey continues may you continue to remember that "God is Our Refuge and Strength".
BREAK A LEG
Congratulations to Ms. Caitlin Stuart and her fabulous cast and crew for an outstanding performance.
"The production team at Mother Teresa demonstrated audacity and enthusiasm in their performance of Break a Leg! The upbeat pace and rapid deliveries of lines posed a challenge skillfully overcome by members of the cast and crew."
Lead Critic All Saints Catholic High School.
Please check out the Ottawa Citizen, March 15, 2011 for more great reviews. www.ottawacitizen.com
CANNED FOOD DRIVE
Thanks to all students, staff and members of the MT community who participated in the Canned Food Drive. This year we raised an amazing 6400 cans which will be distributed to Shepherd's of Good Hope.
The top class was Mrs. Rivington's Grade 10 homeroom, followed closely by homerooms 7-04 and 7-06. Congratulations to all who participated! Well done Titans!!
OSSLT
Thank you to all staff at Mother Teresa who were involved in preparing the students for their Literacy Test which took place on March 31st. A special thanks to the students who wrote the test and their parents/guardians for their support during this time.
ST. BRIGID'S SUMMER CAMP
Every year St. Brigid's Summer Camp invites children between the ages of 8 and 14 from the Ottawa Carleton School region to attend a five-day camping session regardless of their family's financial situation. They do not charge a fee but ask parents to make a non-obligatory donation to cover what they can of the $270.00 cost.
Registration is on Saturday, April 30th from 8:00am - 10:30am at St. John the Apostle Church, 2340 Baseline Road. You may check out the St. Brigid's Summer Camp website at www.stbcamp.ca for additional information
PROM TICKET SALES
Prom tickets will be sold for THREE days ONLY!
- Wednesday, April 13
- Thursday, April 14
- Friday, April 15
Tickets will be sold at lunch in Room 205.
Tickets are $75.00 each and cheques can be made payable to Mother Teresa High School.
LOCKDOWN PRACTICE
Just to let you know our second lockdown practice will be held between April 6 - 13, 2011. This will be our last practice drill this year. Please contact me if you have any questions.
TELL THEM FROM ME SURVEY
The Ministry of Education requires schools to conduct anonymous school climate surveys of their students, parents, and teachers every two years. These surveys must include questions on bullying/harassment related to homophobia, gender-based violence, and sexual harassment. In Catholic schools, our Catholic teaching on the dignity of the human person is the starting point for all issues of diversity. We are One Body in Christ. Catholic schools strive to create an environment where all students and staff feel safe, valued and welcomed.
Parents/guardians are an integral part of our MT community and we would also like to solicit your feedback to help guide us and make sure we are always moving forward in a positive direction.
Please take a moment to complete the parent survey. It can be found on our Mother Teresa Website http://www.mths.ca. The Tell Them from Me Survey link is located on the left- hand side of this page in green.
Contact school for login and password.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me at the school.
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BRETT ULLMAN - MEDIA, CULTURE & FAITH
Brett Ullman presented to our Grade 10 students on Monday, April 4th and then parents had the opportunity to hear him speak in the evening. The feedback from both the students and the parents was extremely positive. I had the opportunity to listen to Brett as he spoke to parents. Brett is often introduced as an expert on media influences and his presentation to the students and parents focused on discussing, exploring and reflecting on the impact of a media-saturated world. He challenged us to reflect on what we know, what we believe, and how our Ancient Faith ought to serve as the lens through which we view and engage in modern culture. If you ever get the chance to hear Brett speak, it would be time well spent.
Brett shared with us some resources that you may find valuable as parents:
Thank you to Parent Council who sponsored this event.
Upcoming Events and Dates
April 16 to 27 European Enrichment Trip
April 18 Parent Council Meeting 7:00pm - Library
April 21 H.S Interim Report Card Distribution
April 22 Holy Thursday
April 23 Good Friday (No Classes)
April 25 Easter Monday (No Classes)
Thank you for your continued support in all of our Mother Teresa activities and May God Bless you and your families as you continue on your journey in the Mother Teresa community.
Mrs. Mary Ellen Agnel
Principal
Mother Teresa High School