CHAPLAIN'S CORNER
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Opening liturgies were wonderful and many thanks to Fr. Steve Amesse for his presence.
Class visits to the chapel are underway and ACTS (A Chance to Serve) as well as the S.A.A.E (Students Against the Axis of Evil!) Team are already tackling the issues of justice and the reign of God.
Thanks to those of you who have contributed pop can tabs to our on-going collection. The tabs are donated to Ronald McDonald House (RMH) and are then converted into cash at a local recycling facility. The cash is used to pay for a child and parent to stay at RMH while undergoing treatment at CHEO.
We will be collecting Canadian Tire money again this Advent. The funds are converted to gift cards and are given to our families in the Christmas Blessings Program.
Stay tuned for details of upcoming programs.
Martha Dougherty
Chaplain, Mother Teresa High School
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WORLD HUNGER WEEK AT MT
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At lunch time everyday, students will be invited to sign a letter to Pierre Poilievre, MP, advocating for continuation of Canada's commitment to helping developing countries adapt to and fight climate change. Climate change has a huge impact on world hunger.
The written announcements will include a fact a day. The letter to our MP is a compilation of letters from The Food Grains Bank, Food Banks Canada, and Development and Peace. It is here for your reference.
The Students Against the Axis of Evil (S.A.A.E) Team will be promoting this campaign during lunch this week.
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DISCOVER A WORLD OF CAREER POSSIBILITIES: WORK 4 U 2
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WHAT:
WRK4U2 is a pathways and career demonstration day designed for all Grade 8 students and their parents to showcase the variety of unique opportunities available in our community and in our schools.
WHY:
To explore educational and career pathways including various apprenticeships, trades and technologies along with specific focus programs in our schools
WHO:
Presented by educators, current high school students, business partners, and community employment agencies
WHEN:
Tuesday, October 25th, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- one hour visits for each school
- parents may view the exhibits during the times mentioned above
WHERE:
Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park
HOW:
Your child will be bussed from their school to the Aberdeen Pavilion, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa. |
LEARNING COMMONS NEWS
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(Formerly known as the Library)
Mother Teresa Learning Commons will be hosting the Grade 7/8 Read-A-Thon on November 3, 2011. This fun day of reading, guest speakers, and prizes is open to any Grade 7 and Grade 8 student. Pledge sheets are available in the Learning Commons. All funds raised will go toward purchases in the Learning Commons.
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RUN FOR M.A.D.D.
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TITANS participated in the 5km walk/run for M.A.D.D at Earl of March High School.Among the 400 participants, Mother Teresa High School was proudly represented by M.T.S.A.I.D members: Callie Arbuckle, Melissa Demers, Valerie Milian, Jasmine Khan, Michelle Grenon, and Stephannie Abreu.
Our Jeans Day contributions for Friday November 4th will go towards supporting M.A.D.D.'s efforts to provide support service to victims of impaired driving and to heighten awareness in our community about the dangers of drinking and driving.
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I MATTER U MATTER GROUP
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I Matter U Matter is a group whose mandate is to de-stigmatize mental illness and to promote mental wellness. This year a group of students has been formed to focus specifically on mental health promotion. This group of Grade 12 students will be going into Grade 9 religion classes to encourage mental wellness.
The I Matter U Matter team is also organizing a Mental Health Fair at MTHS on Thursday November 3 from 3:30-6:30 pm. This coincides with the afternoon of the 7/8 parent/teacher interviews. Representatives will be on hand to inform our community about mental health services available to us.
Here are the confirmed organizations (to date) that will have information displays and staff present at our Mental Health Resource Night on November 3rd:
- ementalhealth.ca
- Hopewell
- Ottawa Bereaved Families
- Ottawa Public Health
- Ottawa Police
- Rideauwood
- South Nepean Community Health Centre
- YouthNet
- Youth Services Bureau
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TITANS QUILT
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The Mother Teresa Victoria Quilts Club held its first gathering after school last week and was able to complete one quilt. Club members met Betty Giffin, the founder of Victoria Quilts Canada. Betty informed the group that Victoria Quilts Canada was established in 2000 and in its first year, 16 quilts were distributed to adult cancer patients in the Ottawa area. This non-profit charitable organization is staffed entirely by volunteers. So far, over 13,000 quilts have been distributed free-of-charge to people with cancer.
Our club members plan to meet twice a week to work on the quilts. Students can easily obtain their community service hours while helping a great cause. It's fun, easy and relaxing.
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MT TITAN WEAR
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 Titan-wear on the school website has been updated! We have a new line of girls' sweatpants and some new look hoodies. Look under "Our School" and "Tuck Shop" to see the catalogue, clothing descriptions, and the order form. Order forms will be going home with students in the next little while. You can also print an order form from the web site. They are due by Friday, October 28.
All clothing will be in long before Christmas so you can even use it as a Christmas present!! Students can try different sizes on by coming to Room 216 before school, at senior lunch, or after school.
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CAMERA EQUIPMENT DONATIONS
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Not sure what to do with that old film camera that has been gathering dust in storage for the last number of years? The Photog  raphy Department at Mother Teresa is expanding and is graciously accepting any donations of film camera equipment. We would be more than happy to pick items up at your location.
Please contact Richard Linke at extension 3034 if you have anything you think we could use.
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MT STUDENTS EXPERIENCE CAMP SONSHINE
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On October 5th and 6th, six Grade 9 students and one teacher from M.T. spent the 2 days cleaning up and preparing Camp Sonshine for the winter season.Camp Sonshine is part of a Christian-based organization that provides care for developmental and physically challenged people, located 150 km north of Ottawa on Lac Corbeau, Quebec. The M.T. students are participants in an experiential learning program called Destination Employability. The program strives to help students gain essential employability skills and develop self confidence. The students were able to obtain community service hours while in attendance at the camp.
With permission, the following is an excerpt from the journal of one of the students.
"The trip was fun. We got to know Matt (caretaker for the camp) and he gave us a good introduction to the camp and explained what it was all about. I found that it was a good outdoor experience because some of us don't spend much time outdoors. It felt good to be in the outdoors. We got to know our classmates better. It was a good bonding experience. I really liked stacking the logs and working as a team. I thought the canoes would be harder to move because they were big, but they were light. I got to make salad and helped in the kitchen."
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GRADUATING STUDENTS POLICIES AND DEADLINES
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As you are aware, all graduating students must complete 40 hours of community service prior to graduation. In the past, it has been the practice of some graduating students to leave their Community Service Hours to the last month of school, thereby jeopardizing their graduation in June. As a result, the following policies are now in place at Mother Teresa:
PROM: All graduating students must have their 40 hours of community service completed if they intend to attend their Prom. Hours must be submitted to Student Services prior to May 11th, 2012.
GRADUATION: In order to attend the Graduation Ceremony, students must have their 40 hours of community service completed by June 11th, 2012.
Community Service Hours forms are available in Student Services or on the Mother Teresa website.
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STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS
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Homecoming Dance ( October 21st)
The Homecoming Hoedown is the first of two High School dances scheduled for this year, and Student Council hopes to get as many students as possible to come out for a great time. Students will get to vote for their Homecoming King/Queen & Prince/Princess with the purchase of their tickets. We are hopeful that the fresh theme idea will encourage students to buy tickets and show their Titan spirit.
October/ Halloween Spirit Week ( October 24th-31st)This spirit week will be Halloween themed, with a variety of dress up days to encourage creativity among the student body, as well as Halloween Dress-Up day itself, on Monday the 31st. Student Council will host the usual door decorating contest and would like to have other activities as well, such as Halloween Trivia over the morning anouncements. We hope that all Titans dress up and show their Titan spirit!
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TITAN SPORTS
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Congratulations to the members of the 7/8 Girls' and Boys' Flag Rugby teams who competed this past month in the OCSB Intermediate Flag Rugby tournaments. The boys finished with a 3-0 record in round-robin play; however, they lost a heartbreaker (6-5) in the quarter finals. The girls went 5-0 in round-robin play, and then went on to win their quarterfinal, semi-final, and final matches to take the first annual OCSB Intermediate Girls' Flag Rugby Championship. Awesome Job Girls!!!
The 7/8 Cross Country Team had an incredible turnout to practices and had almost 40 students compete in the meet on September 29th at Terry Fox Stadium. The team met several times after school to practise, and focused on reaching personal goals which varied from runner to runner. At the end of the meet, Mother Teresa was extremely successful, finishing with combined points that were in the top 5 schools for each division. (Grade 7 girls, Grade 7 boys, Grade 8 girls, and Grade 8 boys).
Our top finisher was Grade 7 student, Lindsay Warne, who finished 2nd and only one hair shy of 1st. In the Grade 7 boys division, Nick Caves and Sam Laviolette finished side-by-side, claiming 3rd and 4th spots respectively. MacKenzie Corrigan finished 5th in the Grade 8 girls division and Jeremy Trefry was the top finisher for the Grade 8 boys, finishing in 10th overall. All runners finished the race successfully, and all runners improved from the onset of the practices. The team made Mother Teresa H.S. very proud and represented our school in tremendous fashion by exemplifying positivity, respect, and determination. Thanks to Bridget Hayes for helping to coach these young athletes and showing them the power of positive thoughts!! Congratulations to all of you!!!
Upcoming for Grade 7&8 sports is girls' volleyball.
The Titans Sr. Boys Volleyball Team remains sharp both on and off the Court as they continue their season. The boys are riding a winning streak having taken 15
straight sets against teams across the west end of Ottawa. Their record sits at 5-0 with home games scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday this week. Games start at 4pm. Come on out and cheer the boys on as they take on Notre Dame and Holy Trinity.
Return of the Titans
After a one-year hiatus, football has returned to Mother Teresa High School! A total number of 44 students are part of this year's varsity program. There are many students returning who were part of the junior football team 2 years ago; this has given the team some stability since many players are already familiar with some of the offensive and defensive formations implemented by the coaching staff.
The team has a 3-1 record so far this season. After an opening loss, the team has won three consecutive games. The defense has played especially well, not allowing any points against in the last 3 games. This year's group of students have fully bought into a team concept. Each player has demonstrated the dedication, commitment, and hard work required to be successful. The team is focused and has their sights set on making the playoffs.
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BE HEARD - HAVE YOUR SAY!
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The Ottawa Police Services and the Ottawa Police Services Board are hosting a Let's Chat Youth Café because they want to hear from you! Come join a real police-youth conversation and explore the questions and issues that matter to you and your friends.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
6:00 pm
Nepean Sportsplex - Hall A
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OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEY
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Grade 11 and 12 students received a parental consent form Monday in homeroom to complete an online survey regarding attitudes and behaviours around cancer. If you wish your son or daughter to participate in this survey, please sign and return the consent form.
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SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS
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CSPA's free parent symposium, Parenting Now, will be held on the morning of Saturday, November 12th, at St. Patrick's High School. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Bruce Ferguson, Director of the Community Health Services Resource Group at The Hospital for Sick Children.
Join us for free breakfast, great workshops and valuable parent information. More details can be found at www.ottawacspa.ca |
UPCOMING DATES
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Friday, October 21 High School Dance 7:00pm-10:00pm
Tuesday, October 25 Work 4 U 2 Day - Grade 8 Students
Thursday, October 27 Progress Reports - 7&8
Friday, October 28 7/8 Dance 1:30pm-3:00pm
Wedneday, November 2 Take Our Kids to Work Day - Grade 9
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