SEPTEMBER
2014
1975 2nd Avenue N
Regina, Sask. S4R 0Y1
306 569-6867
www.mtmschoolregina.com
MTMS BOARD
Paul J. Hill, Mo Bundon, Fr. John Meehan, S.J.
James Camplin, Laurie Powers
Curtis Kleisinger, Executive Director
Terri Cote, Principal
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Mission & Goals
Mother Teresa Middle School (MTMS) provides an enhanced, holistic, middle school
education to Regina’s vulnerable inner city youth. The school helps break the cycle of poverty
amongst its target families through the use of a unique framework and wise practices from
extended time schools in the U.S.A. MTMS serves highly motivated, economically
disadvantaged, grade 6 – 8 students whose potential for success has been compromised by
social and economic factors affecting them and their families. MTMS delivers the Government
of Saskatchewan middle year’s curriculum permeated by the Catholic faith and enriched by
extended school time, small class and school size, transitional supports and by an innovative,
extensive middle year’s program.
Mother Teresa Middle School seeks to create, “Men and Women for Others” using Jesuit
philosophies, models and teaching methods to graduate students who are: Loving, Religious,
Intellectually Competent, Open to Growth and Committed to Doing Justice.
MTMS will nurture students with hope and confidence, to apply knowledge to predictable
and unpredictable circumstances with a moral conscience and in a digital world.
MTMS Educational Goals
 To create a small school environment where middle school students are successful in all
aspects of development.
 To implement the Government of Saskatchewan’s renewed middle year’s curriculum.
 To provide a nurturing holistic education with a rich Jesuit influence.
 To provide transitional follow up into high school and from post-secondary to employment.
(Mentorship and transitional program).
 To provide an enriched educational experience through extended day, year and summer
programming.
 To work in close partnership with Regina Catholic Schools and child support agencies.
 To work with motivated parents/guardians in strong sustained relationships.
 To create educational enhancements and unique experiences of benefit to middle years
students.
 To provide an enriched technological experience infused with global technological
citizenship.
 To understand and honour rich traditions of the cultures reflected in MTMS students with
particular emphasis on all aboriginal populations.
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Qualifications
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MTMS is a small independent middle year’s school.
MTMS is the only Jesuit Middle School in Canada.
MTMS, in partnership with Regina Catholic Schools, Campion College and the Jesuits in
English Canada is owned, operated and funded by a non-profit corporation, Mother Teresa
Middle School Inc. (#101162273) incorporated in 2010.
Mother Teresa Middle School was designated an independent school in Saskatchewan in
2010 (#2195603).
MTMS received approval for an extended school day and year from the Ministry of
Education in 2011.
Mother Teresa Middle School was registered as a charitable organization in 2011
(#821193604RR0001).
MTMS received Ministerial approval on second year accreditation in 2013.
In June, 2012, MTMS received notification that would be a Qualified Independent School.
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During the 2013-14 year MTMS is seeking third year accreditation from the Ministry.
MTMS is networked with a group of former NativityMiguel Schools in the United States
called Urban Faith-Based Coalition of Schools formed in 2013. The schools reported core
results.
Need
Joint Task Force on Improving Education and Employment Outcomes for First Nations
and Metis People (2013)
The Joint Task Force began with the assumption that First Nations and Metis people have not
accrued the same or equitable benefit from the education systems for various systemic reasons,
both historical and social, and as a result, have not been able to benefit from the economic
opportunities existing and created.
It recommended a holistic approach to actions and outcomes. The creators of an “ethical
space” (a way of engagement based on a respect for each other’s history, knowledge, traditions,
social, economic and political
Following are their desired outcomes.
1. Improved early childhood outcomes and the transition to school;
2. Improved high school completion rates;
3. Improved completion rates for post-secondary education;
4. Improved labour market participation and attachment;
5. Improved quality of life and enhanced self-sufficiency and,
6. Stronger education systems with improved return on investment in prekindergarten to grade
12 and post-secondary education and training.
Demographic Trends in Saskatchewan (2013)
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From now until 2020, there will be a small increase in the overall number of students in the
K-12 system but the age of students will shift dramatically.
There will be an increase in the number of children entering the K-12 system.
There will be a declining number of high school graduates (unless the dropout rate declines).
Diversity will increase. A quarter of the new school entrants will be Aboriginal and an
increasing proportion will be from families newly immigrating to Saskatchewan.
Only one half of the increase will be in larger centres – Regina and Saskatoon – but there is
at least some growth expected throughout the province.
March 3, 2013 Sask. Trends Monitor
Conference Board of Canada (2013)
Glen Hodgson in “Saskatchewan has limitless Opportunities – If it can find the Needed
Workforce” indicates about Saskatchewan’s future labour force needs.
Despite the recent inflow of talent from within Canada and internationally, there are not enough
skilled people to do the available and potential work. The Conference Board projects that
growth in the labour force will slow to around 0.5 percent annual after 2015, putting a damper on
the province’s growth potential unless additional action is taken to grow the work force.
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Saskatchewan Advocate (2012)
“While all Canadian children and youth require and deserve our investment of time and
resources to realize their potential Aboriginal young people require more substantial supports,
interventions and opportunities to succeed and to counter the inter-generational trauma
experienced by their families and communities.”
Bob Pringle,
Letter to Prime Minister
December 28, 2012
Aboriginal young people have high rates of disabilities and special needs; significantly poorer
education and health outcomes than the general population; require protection from abuse,
trafficking and exploitation; are at higher risk to become involved in the child welfare and justice
systems; and are disproportionately affected by poverty-related conditions such as homelessness,
economic exclusion and lack of income security.
Current outcome indicators for First Nations, Metis and Inuit children and youth reveal
significant gaps between them and their non-Indigenous counter parts in almost every facet of
the education, health, justice, economic and social sectors.
Saskatchewan Growth for Vision 2020 and Beyond (2012)
The Saskatchewan government continues to improve First Nations and Metis employment.
The employment disparity is driven by differences in education outcomes, specifically
graduation rates between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal learners. In 2010-2011, over 72 percent
of Saskatchewan students graduated “on-time” (within three years of entering grade 10)
compared to 32.7 percent of self-declared Aboriginal students. The Saskatchewan Ministry of
Education also tracks “extended time graduation,” recognizing that some students require more
time to complete Grade 12. The extended time graduation (five years after entering Grade 10)
rates are 81.1 per cent for all students and 48.1 per cent for self-identified Aboriginal students.
A growing economy requires a well-educated and highly skilled workforce. High School
completion is the foundation for further education, training and employment opportunities.
Saskatchewan’s Aboriginal population is young and growing, which makes it essential to reduce
the graduation rate difference between First Nations and Metis students and their non-Aboriginal
peers to ensure greater labour market participation in the province. Moving forward to 2020, the
Government of Saskatchewan will improve education attainment and graduation rates while
producing high school achievement.
By 2020, the Government of Saskatchewan's goal is to ensure Saskatchewan leads the country in
graduation rates and the graduation disparity between First Nations and Metis students and their
non-Aboriginal peers has been reduced by 50 per cent.
Northern Saskatchewan - Regional Training Needs Assessment Report 2012-2013
The main barriers that make full participation in Saskatchewan’s labor market a challenge for
Aboriginal people include very low levels of formal education and low attachment to the labor
force. This report outlines the extensive, current job opportunities open to aboriginal people in
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Saskatchewan particularly if there was a significant improvement of math, science and
technology skills.
Aboriginal Needs and Health Status of Canada’s 1.2 Million Aboriginal People (2012)
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Education: Only 4 per cent of natives have a university education, one-quarter the rate in
mainstream society. One-third of aboriginal people do not graduate high school, three
times the rate for non-aboriginals.
Unemployment and Poverty Rates: The unemployment and poverty rates are above rates
five times those in the non-aboriginal community.
Disability Preference: Native people have higher rates of disability and live, on average,
about 12 more years with a disability.
Injuries: Members of aboriginal and Inuit communities suffer traumatic injuries at four
times the rate of the general population.
Suicide: The rate is six times higher.
Chronic disease: Aboriginals have three times the rate of diabetes; suffer more heart disease
and at a younger age.
Infectious disease: Tuberculosis rates are 16 times higher in aboriginal communities than
in the rest of Canada; HIV-AIDS rates are growing fastest in the native population;
medieval water-borne illnesses like dysentery and shigellosis are still comonplace in native
communities.
Life expectancy: Aboriginals can expect to live, on average, a decade less than other
Canadians.
Globe and Mail April 9, 2012
Saskatchewan Education Indicator Brief (2011)
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Only 70% of Saskatchewan Kindergarten students enter school fully ready to learn.
Saskatchewan grade 8 results in math and reading falls significantly below the Canadian
results.
Of the self-identified aboriginal students who entered grade 10 in 2008-2009 only about
one-third graduated on time by 2010-2011. Given two more years to complete high school
about 50% of aboriginal students achieved grade 12.
Self-identified aboriginal students earned about 5.8 credits vs. 7.7 – 8.0 credits for the
normal student average per year.
Regarding proficient performance levels in math and reading, the position of self-identified
aboriginal students was generally about half that of the non-aboriginal population.
From 2006-2007 to 2010-2011 the use of independent schools to accelerate aboriginal
students has moved from 4.8% to 9.8%.
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Status as of June 2014 and 2014-2015 School Year
As of June 2014 all 55 Students were still enrolled at MTMS.
 20 grade 6 - 19 grade 7 - 16 grade 8
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Attendance by Grade 2013-2014
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90
Gr.6
88
Gr.7
86
Gr.8
84
Gr.6
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
97.85 96.25 94.87 96.67 95.53
Feb
96
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
93.16 90.94 93.63 89.56
Gr.7
98.39 97.31 96.68 95.61 96.12 95.79
92.11 96.97
94.9
Gr.8
94.41 97.72 96.71 96.25 96.87 96.04 93.92 94.54 97.19
98.9
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16 grade 8 students transitioned to high school at the end of this school year. 7 students will
attend Miller Comprehensive Catholic High School, 4 students will attend Luther High School,
4 students will attend Notre Dame College, and 1 student will attend Archbishop M.C. O’Neill
Catholic High school. Thank you to the administration and counsellors from each of the
respective schools for their help and support of our students. They have made the transition to
high school much easier for our students, and we will continue to work closely with the schools
to ensure the success of our students.
To mark the transition to high school, we celebrated Mass at the Campion College Chapel on
Tuesday, June 3rd. Thank you to Father John Meehan SJ, President of Campion College, and
Stephanie Malloy, Campus Minister, for helping us to organize and deliver and incredible
celebration.
Our Grade 8 Farewell Celebration was held on Saturday, June 21st from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. in the
St. Michael’s gymnasium.
It is with the love of each family, the dedicated and passionate MTMS staff, the consistent support
and commitment of the business community, the loyalty of our mentors, volunteers and MTMS
friends that these Grade 8’s have achieved their goals in elementary school. Without a doubt these
grade 8’s are geniuses: wise, brilliant, clever, bright, brainy, and discerning. Over the last three
years, we have watched each of them feel, communicate, recognize, remember, describe, identify,
learn from, manage, understand and explain their emotions. We are confident that every one of our
16 grade 8 students can and will graduate from high school. This is an EXPECTATION and
GOAL that will be ACHIEVED!
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Status of students enrolled for 2014-2015 is as follows:
Gender
Grade Students
Male
Female
Statistics 2014-2015 (Sept. 17)
Race / Ethnicity
Aboriginal
Caucasian
Metis Reg. Status Non Status Total
0 0% 8 44% 8 44% 1 6% 17 94%
1 6% 2 11% 7 39% 1 6% 10 56%
3 19% 3 19% 5 31% 1 6% 9 56%
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7
8
18
17
18
8 44% 10 56%
6 33% 11 61%
10 63% 8 50%
Total
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24 46% 29 56% 4
7% 13 25% 20 38%
3
Filipino
0
4
3
0%
22%
19%
African
American
6% 0 0%
6% 1 6%
0% 3 19%
Other
1
1
0
6% 36 68% 7 13% 2
4%
4
8%
'Go out into the world today and love the
people you meet. Let your presence light new
light in the hearts of people.'
Mother Teresa
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MTMS Model
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THERE MUST BE
ENGAGED PEOPLE
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MTMS Board
Administration (Executive Director, Principal, Graduate Support
Director, School Community Outreach Coordinator)
Teachers
Support Staff (Office Manager, Bus Driver, Nutrition Support)
Families, Mentors, Volunteers
Community supports/partnerships (Regina Catholic Schools,
Campion, Ministry- Independent Schools, Coalition of Catholic
Schools Educating the Urban Poor – USA)
STRATEGICALLY TEAMING
ON THE MTMS MISSION
USING PRACTICE
STANDARDS
BLUEPRINT
TO RELIABLY SUPPORT AND
MEASURE ENGAGED
STUDENTS FOR
SUSTAINABLE READINESS
FOR NEXT GRADE , HIGH
SCHOOL, POSTSECONDARY , CAREER,
LIFE
To provide an enhanced holistic Saskatchewan Ministry approved,
faith-based middle school education to highly motivated students and
their families with modest incomes who live in inner city, Regina,
Saskatchewan. MTMS aims to help break the cycle of poverty amongst
its target families through the application of its unique model.
Optimized Time for Student Learning
1. School Culture of Delivered High Expectations and Mutual
Accountability.
2. Active Student Engagement in Academic Goal Setting and
Chartering Progress.
3. Expanded Time - School Day and Year.
Time to Help Students Thrive in School and Beyond
4. Faith based Jesuit Academy – Ignatian Pedagogy
5. Holistic Education – Mind, Body, Spirit
6. Commitment Beyond Graduation
Continuous Improvement of MTMS Staff
7. Evidence Based School Relentlessly Assessing, Analyzing, and
Using Student Data.
8. Innovative Team with Strategic Learning and Alliances.
Mission Measurement Outcomes
 97% student attendance.
 1 year academic progress based on potential (locally,
provincially and internationally).
 Sustained well-being, hope and engagement.
 Holistic assessment – physical, social, emotional, family
 Application of developing strengths and social
entrepreneurship.
 Documentation of enrichment opportunities in extended timeschool day and year and enrichment opportunities.
 Growth in the application of technology.
 Growth in community service.
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2014-2015 Key School Objectives:
School success is defined by student success in attendance, academic achievement, appropriate
behaviour and positive attitudes.
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Student Attendance rate: 97% or better as measured by daily monitoring.
Student Achievement Math Outcomes: Each student will make one years’ academic
achievement in Math based on potential.
Student Achievement Reading Outcomes: Each student will make one years’ academic
achievement in Reading based on potential.
Student Achievement Affective Outcomes: Students will show increased feelings of Hope,
Engagement and Well Being according to Gallup’s Hope, Engagement and Well Being Survey.
Grade 9 Students Transition: Grade 9 students will be successfully transitioning to high school
and successfully complete their grade 9 year. 90% of all former MTMS grade 9 students will
pass all of their classes for the year.
Successful First Year a Associate School of RCS: MTMS will have a successful first year as
an Associate School of Regina Catholic School and maintain the identity of MTMS.
First Nations Metis Education: Grade 6 – 8 students will report themselves at a high level of
positive engagement, above the Canadian norm in the Tell Them From Me Survey.
School Culture and Catholic Identity: Redefine school core values and root beliefs to ensure
that they are aligned with all artifacts and operating norms in the school.
Specific areas of emphasis that support these student objectives are:
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Complete and immediate attention to student physical needs to enhance learning.
Mindfulness and self-regulating training delivered throughout
the school year.
Student awareness and use of monitored developing strengths and talents.
Monitored student wellness, engagement and hope and responses to need.
Increased student social entrepreneurial networks.
Enriched student experience in social justice applying Jesuit teachings
Advanced and monitored “ turned on” technology permeating daily teaching
Enriched opportunities after school and community excursions utilizing over 40 volunteers.
Significant student time spent on the local university campus.
Active positive staff engagement with parents.
Intensive student drive academic goal setting and problem solving.
Strategic focus on prerequisites for employment.
Student mobility issues were reduced. All students are bussed from whatever location they are
at and if they do not attend the matters are addressed immediately.
A culture of proactive routines and procedures consistently reinforced.
Strengths based school – focus on staff and student strengths.
Focus and measurement of student (hope, engagement, well-being).
Student social entrepreneurship – significant exposure to careers.
Aligned with the Revised Goals of Education for Saskatchewan.
Grade 6 – 8 middle years “phase in” of grade levels.
Permeation of the Catholic faith with Jesuit influence.
Full time instruction delivering all Required Areas of Study by certified teachers.
Operating an extended day and year.
Grade 8 graduates are entitled to enrol in Saskatchewan high schools for Grade 9.
Integrated NativityMiguel approaches from successful U.S. independent schools.
Advanced applications of technology.
Various enrichment opportunities.
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Agents of Change
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The school’s affiliation and networking with former NativityMiguel helps to offer a new,
comprehensive research base for addressing middle year’s education.
Strengths based school based on GALLUP practices.
Enhanced accountability for student achievement and transitions ensures focus.
Required parent involvement helps enhance student success.
Seriously serving motivated economically poor and marginalized students with an
“intention” to making a difference.
Successfully delivering a monitored holistic education to students beyond provincial
curriculum expectations.
Strategic student engagement in goal setting and charting individual progress
Twenty first century skill development in teaching applications.
Aboriginal ways of knowing.
Authentic close partnerships with family
Proactive student interventions
Facility
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Newly renovated, phase 3 completed.
Access to St. Michael Community School gymnasium, and resource center as shared space.
Started a school library of books.
Meets all required building codes and regulations, meeting recognized safety, health and
construction standards etc.
Timelines
Starting the 2014-2015 School Year, MTMS will have Associate status with Regina
Catholic Schools
2010-2011
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Independent
School with
Charitable Status
 Principal,
Graduate Support
Director, Grade 6
teacher & Office
Manager hired
 Yr. 1 Summer
camp – grade 6
NativityMiguel
membership
2011-2012
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Government
accreditation
(Yr. 1)process
Operable school
grade 6 students
Hiring grade 7
teacher for 20122013 school year
Yr. 2 Summer
camp – grades 6
&7
Apply new
student
accountability e.g.
MAPS
2012-2013
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Accreditation
(Yr. 2) process
Operable school
grade 6 & 7
students
Hire other .5
teacher.
Hire grade 8
teacher for 20132014 school year
Yr. 3 Summer
camp 2013
Renovations
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Accreditation
(Yr. 3) process
Operable school
for grade 6, 7 & 8
Last year of
renovation
Grade 8
graduation
Yr. 4 Summer
camp 2014
2014-2015
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Catholic Schools
Full operation
Renovation
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Full staff
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Staff and Support Personnel (2014-2015 School Year
Mother Teresa Middle School Inc. supports the following staff and personnel.
 Executive Director
 Principal
 Grade 6, 7 and 8 teachers plus preparation time support
 Graduate Support Director
 School Community Outreach Coordinator
 Student Services Assistant
 Development Director – 100%
 Office Manager
 Administrative Assistant – 40%
 Nutrition Support
 Friends of MTMS/Community Partners and significant volunteer support
 Bus Drivers – 2
In fall of 2014 we will have 2 University of Regina Interns in our school. Roanna Chan, and
Lyndsay MacPherson.
2014-2015 Mother Teresa Middle School Staff
Executive Director - Curtis Kleisinger, BA, B.Ed
Curtis served three years as Principal of MTMS before assuming the role of Executive director in August
of 2013. Prior to Mother Teresa Middle School, he spent ten years teaching at Archbishop M. C.
O’Neill High school and four years as teacher/Department Head of Humanities at Michael A. Riffel
High School. A four year member of the University of Regina Cougars Hockey team, Curtis was a
finalist for the Governor Generals Award for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History in 2008 and
received the Minister of Veterans Affair Commendation in 2009. He is scheduled to complete his Master’s Degree
from the University of Notre Dame in July of 2016.
Principal - Ms. Terri Cote, B.Ed.
Terri’s brings over twenty years of teaching experience to MTMS. She has a deep passion for educating
students in marginalized communities. Terri is exceptionally creative and is known as a leader and
innovator in curriculum and instruction. She was the first 6th grade teacher at MTMS after spending 15
years at Sacred Heart Community School. Terri has been recognized on a number of occasions for her
teaching excellence. In 1998, she was awarded the Roy C. Hill Award, Great Merit and in 2009, she was part of a
Sterling McDowell Research Project which focused on “Unleashing the Power of Collective Intelligence”.
Director of Student Support/Graduate Support Director - Ron Gonzales, BPAS, B.Ed.
Ron brings over fourteen years of experience in education. Ron began his teaching career with the
Ranch Ehrlo Society in 1998. He served as a teacher/youth mentor in the Guidance Department of
Archbishop M.C. O’Neill Community High School for ten years before moving to St. Luke School. A
two time Canadian body building champion, Ron has a passion for health and wellness. He spent five
years as a collegiate wrestler at the University of Regina, and coached the men’s wrestling team to a gold
medal and the women’s team to a silver medal at the Canada Summer Games in 2005. Ron’s positive
energy and enthusiasm makes him a wonderful mentor and role model for students.
School Community Outreach Coordinator- Becky Schmidt, BSW
Becky is excited to bring a wealth of knowledge and passion in working with students and families to
the MTMS Team. After obtaining her Social Work degree from the University of Regina in 2010, she
has served as a Community School Coordinator at St. Francis Community School for the past four years.
Becky spent five years playing collegiate basketball with the University of Regina Women’s Basketball
team, during which the team was a two-time national silver medalists. In the fall of 2014 Becky will be
returning to the basketball court as an assistant coach for the Cougar Women’s program. Becky is eager to take on the
new challenges that lie ahead and is looking forward to building meaningful and lasting relationships with the
MTMS School Community.
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Student Service Assistant - Tiffany Kearse , B.A.
Tiffany Kearse joins the team at MTMS after recently completing her Honours degree in Psychology at
the University of Saskatchewan. She has spent the past year working for Family Service Regina as a
Teen Parent Worker in the Shirley Schneider Support Centre at Balfour Collegiate. Tiffany’s Honours
thesis focused on alternative therapy forms with children, and looks forward to bringing her holistic
approach to staff and students at MTMS. Tiffany is excited to share her enthusiasm, ideas and overall
zealousness for life with the MTMS community
Teacher – Grade 8 – Greg Rieder, B.Ed.
Greg brings over fifteen years of teaching experience to MTMS, and comes from St. Matthew School.
He spent 10 years as a radio news reporter and disc jockey (announcer), prior to attending university.
Greg taught for 9 years at Holy Rosary Community School, followed by a year as a teacher on special
assignment with education technology for Regina Catholic Schools. Greg has a passion for integrating
technology into teaching and he looks forward to sharing his experience and enthusiasm with the
students of MTMS.
Teacher – Grade 7, 8 – David Nelson, B.Ed.
David brings a lot of expertise from previous teaching experiences. He has spent the last three years
teaching in the Regina Public School division. He comes to MTMS offering an extensive knowledge of
music, as well as he has a passion for physical education. He has also spent many summers involved
with student programming. David is a young, enthusiastic teacher and a great asset to the MTMS
Community.
Teacher – Grade 7 - Jane Brundige, B.Ed.
Jane was a recent graduate from the University of Regina and was briefly employed with the Regina
Public Board of Education. Prior to interning at MTMS, Jane was a volunteer with the school. Jane’s
passion for dance influences the values that she places on the arts in education. Jane is excited to share
her enthusiasm, innovation, and passion with the students of Mother Teresa Middle School.
Teacher – Grade 6 – Harmony McMillan B.Ed.
Harmony joins MTMS after ten years of teaching in both local and international contexts. Her journey
began in Asia, first teaching English in central China and then later at an international school in Hong
Kong before she moved to Regina where she has spent the last five years teaching with Regina Public
Schools. As a former provincial softball athlete and U of R Cougar Women’s Basketball player,
Harmony brings a passion for sport and physical literacy to MTMS. Harmony loves finding innovative
ways to engage students in their learning. She is excited to share her enthusiasm for social justice, multiculturalism
and technological literacy with the MTMS community.
Office Manager, Laura Liebel
Laura has several years of experience with Regina Catholic Schools, both working with students and as
an office manager. Laura is a caring and enthusiastic person who eagerly took on the challenges of
Office Manager at MTMS. Her strong multi-tasking abilities have proven to be highly valuable to the
MTMS staff, students, and parents.
Administrative Assistant – Phyllis Lockert
Phyllis has over forty years of experience as an office manager with Regina Catholic schools. She is a
caring and passionate woman who loves to embrace new ideas and learn new technology. As well as
receiving recognition as a recipient of Regina Catholic Schools Distinguished Employee Award in 2011,
Phyllis has served as president of Regina Catholic Schools’ Support Association and as secretary to the
RCSTA.
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Consultant - Gwen Keith, B.Ed., M.Ed., PGDEA, M.Ed.
Gwen has over twenty years of experience in senior educational administration as CEO and
Superintendent. Gwen initiated Community Schools in Regina Catholic Schools. She has background
in leadership and student support services. She was National President of the Canadian Evaluation
Society for two years. She has been actively engaged in the vision, development and implementation of
MTMS since its conception.
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Bus Driver – Lloyd Noble
Lloyd has been a bus driver for over five years. Other than his normal bus route, he is always there
when the need arises to transport the students to out of school excursions and special events. He is a
caring and conscientious person who the students have come to know and love.
Bus Driver – Stan Klisowsky
Stan’s first year with Mother Teresa Middle School has been positive and he has become part of the
Mother Teresa Middle School family. He has had several years of experience as a bus driver, and with
his cheerful disposition eagerly got to know the students and staff.
Nutrition Support – Imelda Naconial
Imelda works part time preparing daily nutritious meals and snacks for the students. She is always
eager to help when called upon for special occasions. Her friendly demeanor in the lunch room makes
her a favorite with the staff and students.
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Mentorship Program
All Grade 7 and 8 students were matched with a mentor making 37 matches.
Over 270 mentor and mentee contacts were made in and out of school this past year. Many
positive experiences and special memories were made. A few planned group outings were also
planned throughout the year, allowing all mentors and mentees to get together. We thank the
mentors for sharing your time and making a difference in the lives of our students.
Mentors for 2013/2014
Mentors for the Grade 8 students.
Barry Davis
Shana Hugel
Maurice Laprairie
Mark Tran
Riva Farrell-Racette
Courtney Keith
Donald MacKay
Stephanie Yang
Alison Fisher
Mike Kerr
Maria Muhr
Shelley Zimmer
Lynsey Gaudin
Kristel Kriel
Terryn Stadnyk
Rod Zimmer
Justin Bozak
Donna Dressler
Adam Ocrane
Tamara Sinclair
Jesse Watch
Jade Buchanan
Karlissa Dressler
Brandon Pituley
Sandy Stepan
Janet Wightman
Mentors for the Grade 7 students.
Samer Awadh
Joanne Colledge
Drew Gillespie
James Rose
Tafaline Wall
Karen Zimmer
Joel Beaurivage
Addison Doherty
Jill Henry
Norma Quaroni
Trina Warren
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12.
Donors and Grants – (March – June 2014)
Aecon Inc. Group
Allyson Heward
BMO
Carmen Humble
Cathy Warner
Claire Kramer
Conexus Credit Union
Corner Gas The Movie (SK Inc.)
Dave Pettigrew
David Brundige
Deloitte
Deloitte & Touche
Donald MacKay
Foundation Canada
Gaston & Andrea Sirois
Greystone Managed Investments Inc.
Gwen Keith
Harold & Jean MacKay
Hiedi Person
Jacque DeCorby
James & Carmela Haines
James Camplin
Justice Dennis BallSamer Awadl
Kristel Kriel
Laurie Powers
Level 10 Fitness
Lynsey Gaudin
MacPherson, Leslie & Tyerman
Michele Braun
Ministry of Education Independeng Schools
Mosaic Canada
Nevin Dube
Nigel Dube
Pam Klein
Reg Robinson
Richard Carter
Sask Power
Sask. Knights of Columbus Fdn.
Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation
Sasktel
Shelley Zimmer
Shooting Stars Foundation
Stantec
StarWard Group Services
Steve Enns
Tafaline Wall
The Downtowners Optimist Club of Regina
The Jesuit Fathers of Upper Canada
Ticia Starkes-Heward
Tim Wiens
United Way Tomorrow Fund
WCB Saskatchewan Workers Compensation
A Fundraiser in support of Mother Teresa Middle School THE SKY’S THE LIMIT was held on
Friday, June 6, 2014 at Mosaic Tower. We would like to thank everyone who attended and supported
our school.
A special thank you to the gold, silver and bronze sponsors who helped to make this event a success.
Conexus
WCB Saskatchewan Workers Compensation
Shooting Stars Foundation
MacPherson, Leslie and Tyerman
BMO
Deloitte
Casino Regina
Mosaic
Stantec
Level 10 Fitness
Sask Power
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13. Volunteers
Thank you to our Volunteers – 2013-2014
Volunteers provided support to our students in a variety of academic and nonacademic areas.
Brock Appleyard
Akinbatni Arindla
Navit Mealen Asres
Maple Jane Baxter
Katharina Beckh
Mike Bilinski
Austin Bourhis
Megan Braithwaite
Liam Brennan
Marinda Brown
Carli Brundige
Aimee Castillo
Rayne Challis
Craig Mathew Cuthbert
Kelsey Davis
Jenna Deboth
Ryan Dech
Alyssa Demyen
Coralea Deschene
Gabrielle Desgagne
Jane Desplenter Rose
Bernice Dobrowolski
Christopher Dornstauder
Dominique Dupuis
Shauna Flynn
Candice Froess
Alexandra Gray
Justine Haas
Eric Hanna
Tyler Henry
Sage Herriot
Shanice Huziak
Brady Kapovie
Mitch Kilgore
James Kleisinger
Serena La Posta
Kelsey Laventure
Edmund Lo, S.J.
Zady Lowenberger
Brody Lane Luhning
Kay Luttmer
Jill Macdonald
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Jean Mackay
Lyndsay MacPherson
Tyler Murray
Brayden Nargang
Mackenzie Newans
Reegan Ortman
Tyler Penny
Miguel Pereirra
Jordan Reeve
Taylor Rucks
Zoe Schmidt
Mark Schneider
Carter Selinger
John Sonntag
Ward Szucki
Anita Tessier
Helen Trombley
Celeste Marya Ulrich
Kyla Wickenheiser
Norma Willows
Judy Zawacki
14. Enrichment Programs
MTMS offered 4 – 5 activities of Enrichment Programming every day after school. The MacKenzie
Art Gallery along with Enbridge has continued to support our school in the Arts Program. Regina
Symphony Orchestra has continued to offer MTMS students with incredible musical experiences.
Thank you to the many volunteers, and business communities that helped to make this Enrichment
Program a huge success.
Programs offered this school year were:
After School Programming
AR Reading
Co-Ed Boot Camp
Art Class
Computer Coding
Art/Clay/Beads
Cooking
Babysitting Gr. 6’s
Crafts
Basketball
Dungeons/Dragons
Board Games
Engineering
Boys Fitness
Film/Acting
Bracelet Making
Fitness
Cadets
French Club
Calligraphy
Girls’ Fitness
Cheerleading
History
Chess Club
Improv
Jiujitsu
Library
MacKenzie Art
Origami
Photo Books
Photography
Poetry
Reach Cooking
Robotics
RSO – Flute
RSO – Percussion
RSO – Trombone
RSO- Violin
Set Design
Stocks
Track
Trivia
Videogame Design
Warm Fuzzies
Wrestling
Yoga Class
Zumba
Sports Activities
Badminton
Football
Cross Country
Volleyball
Curling
Wrestling
Basketball
Track
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15. Mother Teresa unveils a new athletic team name
In May, Mother Teresa Middle
School unveiled its new name
and logo for its athletic
teams. The teams will now be
known as the Mother Teresa
Middle School Blues. The blues
name originated in reference to
the blue colour that is
synonymous with Mother Teresa
Sisters of Charity and the three stripes of blue that adorns their habits. The winged B represents our
catholic roots, angels in heaven and the fact that we believe Mother Teresa is watching over us from
above. The wing is also a symbol of speed, power, elegance and grace. It depicts how we want our
athletes to perform. The logo will adorn school athletic uniforms that the students will wear while
competing against other schools in the Regina Catholic School Division. We are confident our students
will wear the new logo proudly.
Mother Teresa Middle School also formed its first Basketball Teams this past year.
16. Some Spring Highlights
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Maker Faire: MTMS held its first Maker Faire. Maker Faire is diverse in content and
embraces the spectrum of science, engineering, art, performance and craft. Maker Faire
celebrates the enthusiasm and passion that drives each of us. Mr. Sorensen and the staff
provided an open studio for our students to CREATE. Students worked through the steps of an
engineering process creating such things as: duct tape back packs, a refrigerator using the
process of evaporation, water purifiers, unique school designs and electronics. Thank you to all
of our mentors who came out to support their mentee and our students over the three days.
Stephen Cheng, Chemistry Professor from the University of Regina and university student,
Mhmoud Essalah, came to share their work around a maker weather balloon project. MTMS
students were invited to the official launch of the weather balloons later in April.
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School Productions:
In the spring of 2014 the students of MTMS
performed in their annual drama production.
This year the production was entitled “The
Land of Bland”. The show was co-written by
Grade 8 student Eunice Domingo and Mr.
Rieder. Under the direction of Grade 6 teacher
Jessica Scheuer and Eunice, the students
performed the play for a packed theatre at
Miller Comprehensive High School. The entire
student body was involved in the show whether
in acting, set creation, with Mr. Bellavance, or
on the technical crew with Mr. Rieder and Mr.
Nelson.
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The Optimist Band Festival performance by
our grade 6, 7, and 8 musicians was
exceptional. Several students representing
MTMS, playing solos and ensembles, at Band
Days on April 8th, 10th and 11th. We are so
proud of each student for being OPEN TO
GROWTH and rising to the challenge of
performing on stage. Thank you Mr. Drotar
for spending time after school helping students
to grow their musical skills.
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The Battle of the Books City Championships
took place at Miller High School on March
31st. Some of our team members read
between 7 and 8 novels. We are proud of our
teams and look forward to competing again
next year.
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17.
Summer Leadership Academy
The Summer Leadership Academy, in its fourth year, was a great success. Grades 7 and 8 went
on an out of province trip to Calgary and surrounding areas from July 13th to July 18th. Grades
6, 7, 8 and 9 also attended two weeks of Summer Camp at the University of Regina. More
information on the Summer Leadership Academy can be seen in our Summer Leadership
Academy Document.
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