Friday, October 31, 2014

Art Club

Art Club is hosting free face painting today at lunch in front of the foyer. Come and get your face painted!

Reach for the Top

Today, the Junior League continues with The Mind Benders vs NOTORIOUS and CRAM vs Happy Noodle Squad.

English Dept 

Attention all students interested in going on the English Dept Trip to England, Scotland and Ireland. Please return your form and 1st deposit cheque to Ms. Kite in the English Depart by Friday.

Math Dept. 

Anyone intersted in writing the intermediate or senior Math Contest on Nov. 4th. The cost is $10. This contest is sponsored by the University of Waterloo.

BAC

Hey Bears, 

MCI's fall pep-rally is fast approaching! Help us write a new + exciting cheer. Submit your cheer to the BAC mailbox until Nov. 4th. The best cheer will be awarded at the Pep rally. Get creative and good luck Bears!

Love your BAC

SHSM 

To all MCI students, you are invited to hear a guest speaker from the Hospital for sick children on Tues. morning at 7:45 am. He is a researcher and scientist and wants to share his experiences and advice with you. All are welcome, it will be held in the library.

Library

The Halloween bookmark contest results are in! The winner is... Fatima Khalid in gr 9! The runner ups are Chelsey Santoo in gr 10 and Starre McKibbin in gr 12! Come to the library and see Mrs. Feller for your prizes. Congratulations to all the entrants, the bookmarks will be show cased in the library window today!

Thursday, October 30, 2014

AFC

Thank you to all that applied to be a part of AFC General Council 2014/2015. The list will be posted on the aud doors by the end of the day.

We will be having a short meeting next week, stay tuned by listening to the announcements.

Martingrove Stage Company

Calling all actors, make up fanatics, born builders, stage crew wannabe's, and wardrobe fasionstas, it's your lucky day, MSC is starting up again this year! Anyone interested in acting, helping produce the play, or just want to have more information about Martingrove Stage Company, are welcome to attend an informational meeting Friday at lunch in the aud! See you there! :)

Reach for the Top

Today, the senior league continues with Ugghhh? vs TANC and Rory and co vs The Diamond Dogs.

University Of Toronto National Scholarship

Applications are due in Guidance no later than 4 p.m. TODAY

Take Our Kids To Work Day

All grade nines who are planning to visit a work site next Wednesday must hand in a permission form signed by a parent in Home Form class tomorrow.

Breast Cancer Campaign

Fact: 1 in 4 (26%) of cancers diagnosed in women in Canada are Breast Cancer.

Fact: Good news, the mortality rates have decreased 43% since the peak in 1986 because of regular screening, advances in screening and improved treatments.

So reduce your risk, eat well, be active and donate towards more research.

Hey MCI today is wear Pink Day in support of the Martingrove Bears Help Beat Breast Cancer Campaign.

Are you wearing PINK? Come by the front foyer at lunch and enter a raffle.

Remember to donate and receive your pink ribbon. Donations of $5 or more are elegible for a raffle ticket as well.

Also, there will be some pink TRINKETS on sale (socks, shoe laces, bracelets etc..) Quantities are limited so come by and buy.

Math Dept

Anyone interested in writing the intermediate or Senior Math Contest on Nov. 20th must sign up with Mrs. DiClemente before Tues. Nov. 4th. The const is $10. This contest is sponsored by the University of Waterloo.

English Department

Attention all students interested in going on the English Dept trip to England, Scotland and Ireland. Please return your form and 1st deposit cheque to Ms. Kite in the English Depart by Friday.

Bears Athletic Council

Hey Bears,

MCI's fall pep-rally is fast approaching! Help us write a new + exciting cheer. Submit your cheer to the BAC mailbox until Nov 4th. The best cheer will be awarded at the pep rally. Get creative and good luck Bears.

Love your BAC.

Meetings of the Day

• DECA - @ lunch - Room 245
• Duke of Ed. Mandatory Meeting - @ lunch - Rm 236
• Important wrestling meeting - After schoool - in room 245 all wrestlers must be there
• Homework help + peer tutoring - After school - Room 136

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Reach for the Top

The Junior League continues today with SMEE vs The Pape and The Dream Team vs The Asterisks.

Math Dept

Anyone interested in writing the intermediate or Senior Math Contest on Nov. 20th must sign up with Mrs. DiClemente before Tues. Nov. 4th. The const is $10. This contest is sponsored by the University of Waterloo.

Amnesty

Hey Martingrove,

Amnesty's We Scare Hunger food drive is now underway. Make sure to bring non-perishable food items to the special boxes in your homeroom classes by October the 31st. Remember that the class with the most food items wins a pizza party!

Halloween Dance

Heeeeey Martingrove! Come to the S-A-C's Halloween Dance this Friday October 31. Ticket sales have been extended, making TODAY THE ABSOLUTE LAST DAY to buy tickets. Tickets are $3 and but you out of periods 3 and 4 they will be sold outside the Gym. See you all there!

Breast Cancer Campaign

• Just a reminder... wear pink tomorrow to show your support
• We need more research
• Please donate to the Breast Cancer for Awareness Campaign
• Pink Trinkets on sale tomorrow

Bears Athletic Council

Hey Bears,

MCI's fall pep-rally is fast approaching! Help us write a new + exciting cheer. Submit your cheer to the BAC mailbox until Nov 4th. The best cheer will be awarded at the pep rally. Get creative and good luck Bears.

Love your BAC.

Amazing Opportunity for Grads!

Students entering their first year of university study are invited to apply to be a page in the House of Commons. Pages work with Members of Parliament, see how the House of Commons functions, and earn money while also studying at a university in Ottawa.

The application deadline is December 8. See the poster in Guidance or speak with your counsellor for more information.

DECA

A huge congratulation to all members who wrote the DECA Regional exam this morning! We wish everyone good luck. There will be a meeting tomorrow in room 245. We'll be working on Regional role plays so please attend! See you tomorrow at lunch!

English Department

Attention all students interested in going on the English Dept trip to England, Scotland and Ireland. Please return your form and 1st deposit cheque to Ms. Kite in the English Depart by Friday.

Meetings of the Day

• Duke of Edinburgh - @ Lunch - Room 236
• MOD - @ Lunch - Room 112
• Breast Cancer Campaign - Wed Oct. 29 @ Beginning of Lunch - Room 274
• Girls interested in playing for the Sr. Girls volleyball team -  @ Lunch - Room 136
• Martingrove Environmental Club (General Meeting) - Friday @ Lunch - Room 141
• STREAM - @ Lunch - Room 273
• Art Club - @ Lunch - Room 114A

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

DECA

Attention all DECA members, an EXTREMELY IMPORTANT notice regarding the written exam. Schedule has been revised. Repeat, schedule has been revised. EVERYONE IN ALL CLUSTERS are required to be in room 103 or 107 by 8 am sharp on Wednesday the 29th. Make sure you have your email address and password. DON'T BE LATE.

Breast Cancer Campaign

The Martingrove Bears Help Beat Breast Cancer continues this week.

1. Your generous donations do make a difference.
2. Get your pink ribbon by donating. Donations of $5 or more will be eligible for a raffle ticket.
3. Thursday trinket sale and wear pink day.

Reach for the Top

The senior league continues today with Brunhyldyr and the Enlightened Euphorics vs Adam Choles' Team and UTS vs The flying Dutchmen.

Math Dept

Anyone interested in writing the intermediate or Senior Math Contest on Nov. 20th must sign up with Mrs. DiClemente before Tues. Nov. 4th. The const is $10. This contest is sponsored by the University of Waterloo.

Martingrove Environment Club

MEC is having their annual organic lunch this coming Tuesday, October 28th! You can buy an organic sandwich plus a fruit salad for $5, or half a plate for $3. So come to the cafeteria this Tuesday. All proceeds go to Breast Cancer Awareness. See you then!

Halloween Dance

heeeeeyyy Martingrove!! Come to the S-A-C's Halloween dance on Friday October 31 in the Gym and get lots and lots of CANDY!!!!! There will also be a costume contest and the winner will get two Cineplex movie tickets that include drinks and popcorn! Today is the ABSOLUTE LAST DAY to get tickets to the Halloween dance. Tickets are only $3 and buy you out of Periods 3 and 4. They will be sold outside Room 270. Seee you allll theeeeereeeee.

Amnesty

Amnesty's We Scare Hunger food drive is now underway. Make sure to bring non-perishable food items to the special boxes in your homeroom classes by October the 31st. Remember that the class with the most food items wins a pizza party!

Meetings of the Day

• Sr. Girls Basketball Practice - @ Lunch - Be sure to attend
• Duke of Edinburgh - Tomorrow @ Lunch - Rm 236
• MOD - Tomorrow @ Lunch - Rm 112
• Breast Cancer Campaign - Wed. Oct. 29 @ lunch - Rm 274
• Peer Tutoring + Homework Hel[ - Tuesday Oct 28. After school - Room 136
• Girls interested in playing for the Sr. Girls volleyball team - Tomorrow @ Lunch 
• MCI Robotics Exec - Today Lunch - Room 110
• MyMCI - Today @ Lunch - Room 105

Monday, October 27, 2014

University Visit

Today’s university representative will be speaking about the Engineering program at Ryerson University. Come to room 106 at the start of lunch to meet the rep and ask questions.

University Of Toronto National Scholarship

If you wish to be nominated by Martingrove’s Scholarship Committee for the U of T National Scholarship / National Book Award, you must submit your printed application to the Guidance office by 4 p.m. this Thursday, October the 30th.

Enrichment Opportunity For Students In Grades 10 – 12

Are you passionate about exploring science, technology, engineering or mathematics? Would you like to live on a university campus next summer, working with other enthusiastic high school students from all across Canada? Applications for SHAD 2015 are due on November 26. Speak with your Guidance Counsellor for more information.

Intramurals

Intramurals continue in the double gym today. The single gym games are cancelled due to the election. Also, intramurals are cancelled tomorrow.

Conversation Group

The English conversation group meets today at lunch in room 135. All ESL students + teachers are invited!

Breast Cancer Campaign

Hey MCI, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Fact: 9% of all breast cancers are diagnosed before the age of 40.

Do you have your pink ribbon yet? Well this week make a donation and receive a pink ribbon. Donations of $5 or more will be entered into a raffle. And Thursday you can purchase some trinkets.

All proceeds will help fund more research.

Girls Hockey

All girls interested in playing varsity ice-hockey, please meet in rm 136 at the start of lunch on Monday Oct 27.

Halloween Dance

heeeeeyyy Martingrove!! Come to the S-A-C's Halloween dance on Friday October 31 in the Gym and get lots and lots of CANDY!!!!! There will also be a costume contest and the winner will get two Cineplex movie tickets that include drinks and popcorn! Tickets will be on sale for $3 in front of the gym from Tuesday October 21 to Tuesday October 28. Seee you allll theeeeereeeee.

Martingrove Environment Club

MEC is having their annual organic lunch this coming Tuesday, October 28th! You can buy an organic sandwich plus a fruit salad for $5, or half a plate for $3. So come to the cafeteria this Tuesday. All proceeds go to Breast Cancer Awareness. See you then!

Reach for the Top

The junior league continues today with the Tsar Lazars vs SASH.

Meetings of the Day

• GSA - @ Lunch - Room 169
• Senior Girls Basketball Practice - Tomorrow @ Lunch - Be sure to attend
• DECA - Lunch - Room 245
• Duke of Edinburgh - Wednesday Lunch - Room 236
• MOD - Wednesday Lunch - Room 112
• MDP - Today Lunch - Room 241
• MSC Exec -Today @ Lunch - Auditorium 

Friday, October 24, 2014

Mindful Yoga!

Do you want to take some to look after yourself and end the week feeling refreshed and relaxed?

EVERYONE (staff and students) is invited to take part in some light yoga and meditation today at lunch in room 107/the small caf/the drama room.

Don't worry  about fancy yoga gear- just come as you are.

Reach for the Top

Today the senior league continues with Rory and Co vs Ugghhh and the Junior League continues with The Mind Benders v.s. The Dream Team.

Saturday Tutorial

Reminder that Saturday tutorial continues this weekend, room 102 from 9:30-12:30.

English Department

The English/Drama Dept is taking a trip to The British Isles in March 2015.

Come and learn about this wonderful travel opportunity to England, Scotland and Ireland. There is an information meeting Friday at lunch, Room 142.

Halloween Dance

heeeeeyyy Martingrove!! Come to the S-A-C's Halloween dance on Friday October 31 in the Gym and get lots and lots of CANDY!!!!! There will also be a costume contest and the winner will get two Cineplex movie tickets that include drinks and popcorn! Tickets will be on sale for $3 in front of the gym from Tuesday October 21 to Tuesday October 28. Seee you allll theeeeereeeee.

Martingrove Environment Club

Hey MEC! There will be a planting session tomorrow after school. If you'd like to attend, there is also a session today @ lunch. Meet in front of room 141.

Martingrove Environment Club

MEC is having their annual organic lunch this coming Tuesday, October 28th! You can buy an organic sandwich plus a fruit salad for $5, or half a plate for $3. So come to the cafeteria this Tuesday. All proceeds go to Breast Cancer Awareness. See you then!

Meetings of the Day

• GSA Exec - Today @ Lunch - Room 169
• Breast Cancer Campaign Meeting - Today @ Lunch - Room 274
• MEC General Council Meeting - Today @ Lunch - Room 141
• Engineering Workshop - Today @ Lunch - Room 110

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Martingrove Environment Club

Hey MEC! There will be a planting session tomorrow after school. If you'd like to attend, there is also a session today @ lunch. Meet in front of room 141.

Martingrove Environment Club

MEC is having their annual organic lunch this coming Tuesday, October 28th! You can buy an organic sandwich plus a fruit salad for $5, or half a plate for $3. So come to the cafeteria this Tuesday. All proceeds go to Breast Cancer Awareness. See you then!

Jr. Boys Basketball

Junior Boys Basketball tryouts will take place this Friday in the gym after school.

Reach for the Top

The senior league continues today with The Flying Dutchmen vs. Adam Choles`Team and The Junior league continues with The Happy Noodle Squad vs. The Blue Dragons

Sr. Girls BBall

Please excuse the Senior girls basketball team today at 2:30pm for their game against Silverthorn.

Teens as Community Tutors

Next TACT session is Monday. See Areeb Hafiz or Ahmed S. for a a form tutoring positions still available.

Cross Country Team News

Congratulations to Madeline Smart-Reed who took 1st place in the Midget Girls race and Lindsay Tramble who won 2nd place in the Senior Girls race, yesterday at the OFSAA Qualifiers. The Midget Girls team took 23rd place, which allows them to also advance. The OFSAA Championships are on November 1st in Waterloo Ontario. Good Luck Girls...Go Bears!!!

Bears Athletic Council

Hey Bears!

MCI`s fall pep rally is fast approaching. Put forward your best school spirit and help us write a new, exciting cheer. Submit your cheer to the BAC mailbox. Entries will be accepted until Nov 3rd. The best cheer will be awarded at the pep rally on Nov 13th. Get creative + good luck! Love your BAC.

Halloween Dance

heeeeeyyy Martingrove!! Come to the S-A-C's Halloween dance on Friday October 31 in the Gym and get lots and lots of CANDY!!!!! There will also be a costume contest and the winner will get two Cineplex movie tickets that include drinks and popcorn! Tickets will be on sale for $3 in front of the S-A-C Office beside Room 270 from Tuesday October 21 to Tuesday October 28. Seee you allll theeeeereeeee.

MCI Robotics

Hey Iron Bears! For all who applied, the list has been posted on the main office bulletin board right near the club mailboxes! Congratulations to all who made it and thank you for applying!

Meetings of the Day

• GSA Exec - Tomorrow @ Lunch - Room 169
• Nutrition Program - @ Lunch - Room 101
• Breast Cancer Campaign Meeting - Tomorrow @ Lunch - Room 274
• United Way Council - @ Lunch - Room 112
• MEC general council meeting - Friday @ Lunch - Room 141
• GMM - @ Lunch - Room 110
• Engineering Workshop - Tomorrow @ Lunch - Room 110
• Homework Help and Peer Tutoring - Today After School - Room 136
• SHSM meeting - Today at 11:45 am - Room 136
• Key Club - Today at Lunch - Room 169
• MCI Robotics - Today at Lunch - Room 110

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Spain Trip

Attention Gr. 10-12 French, Spanish + Art students! This is a reminder of the parent info night happening this Wednesday at 7:00 pm here.

Don't miss it MCI!

Halloween Dance

heeeeeyyy Martingrove!! Come to the S-A-C's Halloween dance on Friday October 31 in the Gym and get lots and lots of CANDY!!!!! There will also be a costume contest and the winner will get two Cineplex movie tickets that include drinks and popcorn! Tickets will be on sale for $3 in front of the S-A-C Office beside Room 270 from Tuesday October 21 to Tuesday October 28. Seee you allll theeeeereeeee.

Tuxedo Thursday

Hey Martingrove! Have you wanted to go to school CLASSY and then dine in the Cafeteria with linen tablecloths and other fancy things? Well then come to school TOMORROW dressed in a Tuxedo for S-A-C's Tuxedo Thursday!! At the end of the day meet your fellow fancies to have your picture taken in front of the school and you could be featured in the yearbook! See you all then!!! Love your S-A-C.

Student Success

Are you new to Martingrove but not in grade nine?You are invited to room 101 today at lunch for our special celebration! See you there!

MCI Robotics

Hey Iron Bears! For all who applied, the list has been posted on the main office bulletin board right near the club mailboxes! Congratulations to all who made it and thank you for applying!

Reach for the Top

Today the Junior league continues with Notorious vs The Tsar Lazars and SASH vs The Pape.

Meetings of the Day

• Good Morning Martingrove - Tomorrow @ Lunch - Room 110
• STREAM - Today @ Lunch - Room 273
• Debate Club - Today @ Lunch - Room 173
• Engineering Workshop - Friday @ Lunch - Room 110
• GSA Exec - Friday @ Lunch - Room 169
• Nutrition Program - Tomorrow @ Lunch - Room 101
• Breast Cancer Campaign  - Meeting Postponed 'til Friday Oct 24 @ Lunch - Room 274
• MOD - Lunch Today - Room 112
• United Way Council - Tomorrow @ Lunch - Room 112

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

United Way Council

Congratulations to the Martingrove Team that climbed the CN Tower last Saturday under 30 minutes! Shout out to Brandon Mauti for finishing the climb in 14 mins 10 secs.

Martingrove Dance Productions

Hey MCI! Do you like to dance? If you answered yes, then come and join Martingrove Dance Productions. The meeting will be held at lunch in room 271. See you there!

Spain Trip

Attention Gr. 10-12 French, Spanish + Art students! This is a reminder of the parent info night happening this Wednesday at 7:00 pm here. 

Don't miss it MCI!

Tennis

A big congrats to all those players who took part in Friday's tournament. A special congrats to Kaveen in winning both the singles + doubles tournament. Thank you to Ms. Hamilton for helping out with the tennis club.

Breast Cancer Campaign

Hey MCI - Treat day is here! Pink treats on sale at lunch in the front foyer - quantities limited. Please support the campaign to fight Breast Cancer.

University of Windsor

Come to guidance at the start of lunch today to meet a representative from University of Windsor.

Nutrition Program

Attention all members 

Resource Center

Hey Martingrove, the annual Halloween bookmark contest has officially started and is now underway. Come to the library today and pick up the contest form. ALL forms are due October 30th. The winner will have their bookmark printed for the whole school.

Library Volunteers

Attention all library volunteers who are yet to be trained.

If you missed our first training session and have talked to Ms. Feller, then you must attend our second training session this Thursday October 23. If you fail to attend this session then you may have your name removed from the schedule.

Nutrition Program

Attention all members of the MCI Nutrition Program: there will be a mandatory meeting this Thursday @ lunch in Rm. 101. Scheduling will be discussed. If you wish to be a member of the Nutrition Program you must be present at the meeting. If you you wish to be a member of the Nutrition Program you must be present at the meeting. If you have other conflicts, speak to the exec members Albany or Mina.

Cross-country

Cross-country team: please meet in room 112 very important OFSAA meeting.

Tuxedo Thursday

Hey Martingrove! Have you wanted to go to school CLASSY and then dine in the Cafeteria with linen tablecloths and other fancy things? Well then come to school Thursday October 23 dressed in a Tuxedo for S-A-C's Tuxedo Thursday!! At the end of the day meet your fellow fancies to have your picture taken in front of the school and you could be featured in the yearbook! See you all then!!! Love your S-A-C.

Halloween Dance

heeeeeyyy Martingrove!! Come to the S-A-C's Halloween dance on Friday October 31 in the Gym and get lots and lots of CANDY!!!!! There will also be a costume contest and the winner will get two Cineplex movie tickets that include drinks and popcorn! Tickets will be on sale for $3 in front of the S-A-C Office beside Room 270 from Tuesday October 21 to Tuesday October 28. Seee you allll theeeeereeeee.

Peer Tutoring

Homework help + peer tutoring stands starts tomorrow after school in Room 136. Anyone interested in a Peer Tutor can show up or come to Guidance to get a form. Peer Tutors please arrive on time. Thanks.

Meetings of the Day

• Anime Club - Lunch - Room 141
• Debate Club - Wednesday @ Lunch - Room 173
• Beacon general council - Tuesday @ Lunch - Room 140
• MyMCI (General and Exec) - 2nd Half of Lunch - Room 105
• STREAM - Wednesday at Lunch - Room 270
• Good Morning Martingrove - Thursday @ Lunch - Room 110

Monday, October 20, 2014

Laurier University

Today’s university rep will be from Laurier University. Come to room 106 at the start of lunch to learn more about Laurier’s programs, to pick up a viewbook, and to ask any questions you have.

University Of Toronto National Scholarship

The deadline to submit your application for consideration by the Martingrove Scholarship Committee is 4 p.m. Thursday, October 30.

Ontario Colleges Fair

The college fair is happening today and tomorrow at the Direct Energy Centre on the CNE grounds. All students and their families are invited to tour the fair and meet representatives from each Ontario college.

Halloween Dance

heeeeeyyy Martingrove!! Come to the S-A-C's Halloween dance on Friday October 31 in the Gym and get lots and lots of CANDY!!!!! There will also be a costume contest and the winner will get two Cineplex movie tickets that include drinks and popcorn! Tickets will be on sale for $3 in front of the S-A-C Office beside Room 270 from Tuesday October 21 to Tuesday October 28. Seee you allll theeeeereeeee.

Peer Tutoring

Homework help + peer tutoring stands starts tomorrow after school in Room 136. Anyone interested in a Peer Tutor can show up or come to Guidance to get a form. Peer Tutors please arrive on time. Thanks.

Moderns Dept.

Grade 10 to 12 French, Spanish and Art students: 

Trip to Spain PARENT information night Wednesday Oct. 22 @ 7pm.

Breast Cancer Campaign

Tues. Oct. 21st Treat Day

Come but your "Pink" treats tomorrow at lunch to support the MCI Bears Beat Breast Cancer campaign!

Conversation Club

The conversation club has arrived! Come practice your english, meet new students and have fun! Come to room 135 at the beginning of lunch. Bring your lunch.

Tuxedo Thursday

Hey Martingrove! Have you wanted to go to school CLASSY and then dine in the Cafeteria with linen tablecloths and other fancy things? Well then come to school Thursday October 23 dressed in a Tuxedo for S-A-C's Tuxedo Thursday!! At the end of the day meet your fellow fancies to have your picture taken in front of the school and you could be featured in the yearbook! See you all then!!! Love your S-A-C.

Reach for the Top

Today the Reach for the Top Junior League will kick off with CRAM vs SMEE in Rm 107.

Meetings of the Day

• GSA :) - @ Lunch - Room 169
• Beacon general council - Tuesday @ Lunch - Room 140
• DECA - @ Lunch - Room 245
• Music Council General - Monday @ Lunch - Room 245
• MyMCI (General and Exec) - Tomorrow 2nd Half of Lunch - Room 105
• STREAM - Wednesday at Lunch - Room 270

Friday, October 17, 2014

Music coucil

Are you a band or strings student? Interested in joining the Music council? Pick up an application in either the band or strings room, and come out to our first general council meeting on Monday, October 20 @ lunch in the strings room! See you then!

MSA

Friday prayer will be held in rm 136 after school today. Prayer starts at 3:15.

TACT

Today's the last day to sign up for community tutoring with TACT. First session's Monday and spots are limited. Come for a meaningful experience.

Guidance

Would you like extra help with one or more of your subjects? Peer tutors are available! Peer tutoring will take place Tues and Thurs after school in room 136. Come to Guidance to pick up a request form.

GSA Club

Hey Martingrove! The Gay-Straight Alliance is starting up again! Every Monday at lunch in room 169 there will be meetings for any students that wish to join. Come to be part of a save and open-minded environment. Please note that you do not have to be part of the LGBT community to join! Hope to see you there!

Prefects

Hey MCI! Are you interested in joining Prefects? Come to the general council meeting on Friday lunch in room 236. See you there!

Emergency Response Team

Attention everyone with first aid and CPR certifications, the Emergency Response Team general applications are available in the ERT mailbox. The applications are due 3:45pm TODAY.  Good luck to all those applying.

Reach for the Top

There will be a mandatory meeting for all teams participating in this years' Reach for the Top intramural league. All teams be sure to send at least one representative as the schedules and league information will be distributed.

Tennis

Attention all those participating in today's tennis tournament! Please be in the front foyer at 12:30 pm sharp.

Meetings of the Day

• Engineering Club - Today @ Lunch - Room 240
• MEC (General council all grades) - Today @ Lunch - Room 141

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Breast Cancer Campaign

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please dontate and receive a pink ribbon stay tuned... Treat Day is coming your way soon. There will be sweet treats on sale to support the Martingrove Bears Help Beat Breast Cancer.

Prefects

Hey MCI! Are you interested in joining Prefects? Come to the general council meeting on Friday lunch in room 236. See you there!

TACT

Hello Martingrove, are you interested in tutoring younger students? Are you looking for weekly volunteer hours? Then TACT may be the club for you. Every Monday we go to Parkfield Junior school to tutor students from 3:30-4:00. If anyone is interested, then you may pick up an application in the TACT mailbox!

GSA Club

Hey Martingrove! The Gay-Straight Alliance is starting up again! Every Monday at lunch in room 169 there will be meetings for any students that wish to join. Come to be part of a save and open-minded environment. Please note that you do not have to be part of the LGBT community to join! Hope to see you there!

College Assembly

The college assembly is happening today during second period. If you are senior student with a spare, you are invited to come to the Auditorium to hear a great guest speaker, to learn about the amazing variety of programs offered by Ontario’s colleges, and to find out about the application.

University of Toronto Rep Visit

Come to the Auditorium at the start of lunch today to meet a representative from the University of Toronto. You can pick up a viewbook, learn about U of T’s programs and ask any questions you have.

TDSB Conference for LGBTQ Students and Allies

Are you interested in learning more about issues in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered communities? You are invited to join other TDSB students at a conference this month.The deadline to apply is TOMORROW – speak with Ms Smart or Ms Archer for more information.

Meetings of the Day

• SAFE - Today @ Lunch
• Engineering Club - Friday 17th @ Lunch - Room 240
• MEC (General Council, all grades) - Friday 17th @ lunch - Room 141
• STREAM - Today @ Lunch - Room 270
• Key Club - Beginning of Lunch - Room 169
• United Way Council (CN Tower Stair Climb participants) - At lunch - Room 112

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

College Assembly Tomorrow!

All senior students who have a spare are invited to the Auditorium tomorrow at 10:05 to learn about programs offered by Ontario colleges and how to apply to them.

You can start applying to colleges NOW – come to the assembly to learn more.

Emergency Response Team

Attention everyone with first aid and CPR certifications, the Emergency Response Team general applications are available in the ERT mailbox. The applications are due this Friday. Good luck to all those applying.

TACT

Hello Martingrove, are you interested in tutoring younger students? Are you looking for weekly volunteer hours? Then TACT may be the club for you. Every Monday we go to Parkfield Junior school to tutor students from 3:30-4:00. If anyone is interested, then you may pick up an application in the TACT mailbox!

Spain Trip

Attention French, Spanish + Art students! This is just a remider of today's meeting at the start of lunch in Rm 236 for more info on the Spain Trip in March.

Cheerleading

Congratulations to everyone that made the cheerleading team. The list is posted in the gym change room hallway on the bulletin board. There is a mandatory meeting for all team members Thurs. Oct. 16 at the beginning of lunch in room 173 (Mr. Kay's room).

Prefects

Hey MCI! Are you interested in joining Prefects? Come to the general council meeting on Friday at lunch in room 236. See you there!

Beacon

Want to join the school newspaper, The Beacon? Pick up an application form in The Beacon mailbox in the main office today!!

GSA Club

Hey Martingrove! The Gay-Straight Alliance is starting up again! Every Monday at lunch in room 169 there will be meetings for any students that wish to join. Come to be part of a save and open-minded environment. Please note that you do not have to be part of the LGBT community to join! Hope to see you there!

Math Department

Today is the last day to sign up for the Canadian Open Mathematics Contest. Please see Mrs. DiClemente in the Math Office to sign up. Cost is $12.50.

MOD

Interested in expressing your desining, modeling or makeup skills? Then Martingrove Original Design is the club for you! Come out to our meeting for all who are interested today at lunch in Ms. Cheung's room (112). See you there!

Meetings of the Day

• Debate Club - Wednesday @ Lunch - Room 173
• Engineering - Friday 17th @ Lunch - Room 240
• Breast Cancer Campaign - Wed, Oct 15 @ Lunch - Room 274
• SAFE - Thursday @ Lunch
• Art Club - Today @ Lunch - Room 114

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Math Department

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for the Canadian Open Mathematics Competition. Any one interested please see Mrs. Di Clemente in the Math office. Cost is $12.50.

Emergency Response Team

Attention everyone with first aid and CPR certifications, the Emergency Response Team general council applications are available in the ERT mailbox. The applications are due this Friday. Good luck to all those applying.

Breast Cancer Campaign

October is breast cancer awareness month. Please donate for research and help find a cure. Donate and receive a pink ribbon. Meeting at lunch tomorrow.

GSA Club

Hey Martingrove! The Gay-Straight Alliance is starting up again! Every Monday at lunch in room 169 there will be meetings for any students that wish to join. Come to be part of a save and open-minded environment. Please note that you do not have to be part of the LGBT community to join! Hope to see you there!

International Conversation Club

Please hand in all application forms for the I.C.C. to Guidance by the end of the day Tuesday. There will be a mandatory meeting Wednesday at lunch in room 135 for everyone who handed in a form.

Boys Hockey

The 1st boys' hockey tryout is tomorrow. Today is the last day to hand in permission forms. See Mr. Vujacic in the gym at lunch.

Prefects

Hey MCI! Are you interested in joining Prefects? Come to the general council meeting on Friday at lunch in room 236. See you there!

Beacon

Want to join the school newspaper, The Beacon? Pick up an application form in The Beacon mailbox in the main office today!!

Amnesty

Hey Martingrove, are you interested in third world issues? Do you want to fight for human rights? Then Amnesty is the club for YOU! Come to our first meeting next today and take a stand for voices that go unheard. Remember together WE CAN DO ANYTHING!

Robotics

Hey Martingrove! Are you interested in build Robots? Do you have any interest in engineering?

Well then robotics is the club for you! Come out to our first meeting today at lunch in Room 110.

Meetings of the Day

• Debate Club - Wednesday @ Lunch - Room 173
• Tennis - Today @ Lunch - Room 236
• Engineering Club - Friday 17th @ Lunch - Room 240
• DECA - Today @ Lunch - Room 245

Friday, October 10, 2014

Transportation

Attention all Mr. Sitt, Mr. Garnich auto students! Trip forms to Warplanes Museum are now available in room 116.

First come first served!

Rugby

• Congratulations to the Jr and Bantan rugby teams on a great, but short, season!!
• Rugby 15's start in the spring.
• Senior Rugby 7's have a practice, a mandatory practice, tonight after school!

The Beacon

Interested in joining the school newspaper, The Beacon?!? Pick up an application form in The Beacon mailbox in the office to get started today!!

BAC

Hey Bears!

BAC's first general meeting is Friday, October 10th in room 144. To anyone who signed up at club carousel, or anyone who didn't sign up but is still interested, bring your lunch and see what the Bear's Athletic Council is all about! 

Love, your BAC.

Reach for the Top

This is your last week to get Reach for the Top forms and hand them in. If you love trivia and shows like Jeopardy, this is the club for you!! Pick up your forms in the office.

Math Department

Any students interested in writing the Canadian Open Mathematics Contest must register with Mrs. Di Clemente in the Math Office by Wednesday October 15th. The cost is $12.50. Please bring exact change.

Emergency Response Team

Attention everyone with first aid and CPR certifications, the Emergency Response Team general council applications are available in the ERT mailbox. The applications are due Friday, October 17. Good luck to all those applying.

Boys Ice Hockey

All male hockey players must register with Mr. Vujacic at lunch for next week's tryout.

MyMCI

Hey Martingrove, do you know how to program or are familiar with graphic design? Martingrove's new app development club is for you! To learn more about this club or to join, there will be a brief meeting for all new or existing members of MyMartingrove App Development Team Friday at lunch in room 105. We hope to see you there!

Queens's University Rep Visit

Today's university info session is being hosted by Queen's University. Come to room 106 at the start of lunch today to meet the presenter, pick up a viewbook, and ask any questions you have.

Amnesty

Hey Martingrove, are you interested in third world issues? Do you want to fight for human rights? Then Amnesty is the club for YOU! Come to our first meeting next Tuesday October 14th in room 266 and take a stand for voices that go unheard. Remember together WE CAN DO ANYTHING!

Meetings of the Day

• Debate Club - Wednesday at Lunch - Room 173
• MEC (General meeting all grades) - Friday 10th @ lunch - Room 141
• Sr. Rugby Practice - Friday 10th, after school - Back Field

Thursday, October 9, 2014

MyMCI

Hey Martingrove, do you know how to program or are familiar with graphic design? Martingrove's new app development club is for you! To learn more about this club or to join, there will be a brief meeting for all new or existing members of MyMartingrove App Development Team Friday at lunch in room 105. We hope to see you there!

Phys-Ed.

Attention MCI: Martingrove is hosting a Sr. Girls' Basketball tournament today and tomorrow. Spectators will not be allowed during class time. However, if you would like to watch the games during the lunch hour or after school you must show your student card. The cost of admission at lunch is $0.50. Please enter through the cafeteria back doors.

Intramural Soccer

Intramural soccer starts tomorrow at lunch. Eight teams play. All participants must check the schedule.

Boys Ice Hockey

All male hockey players must register with Mr. Vujacic at lunch for next week's tryout.

Reach for the Top

This is your last week to get Reach for the Top forms and hand them in. If you love trivia and shows like Jeopardy, this is the club for you!! Pick up your forms in the office.

BAC

Hey Bears!

BAC's first general meeting is Friday, October 10th in room 144. To anyone who signed up at club carousel, or anyone who didn't sign up but is still interested, bring your lunch and see what the Bear's Athletic Council is all about! 

Love, your BAC.

Math Department

Any students interested in writing the Canadian Open Mathematics Contest must register with Mrs. Di Clemente in the Math Office by Wednesday October 15th. The cost is $12.50. Please bring exact change.

Loran Award Deadline Reminder

To be nominated by Martingrove Scholarship Committee for the Loran Award, you must

1. Complete the online application
2. print it our and
3. hand it in to Guidance by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14

Emergency Response Team

Attention everyone with first aid and CPR certifications, the Emergency Response Team general council applications are available in the ERT mailbox. The applications are due Friday, October 17. Good luck to all those applying.

The Beacon

Interested in joining the school newspaper, The Beacon?!? Pick up an application form in The Beacon mailbox in the office to get started today!!

Meetings of the Day

• MEC (General meeting all grades) - Friday 10th @ lunch - Room 141
• Sr. Rugby Practice - Friday 10th, after school - Back Field
• United Way Council for all grades - Thursday (today) @ lunch - Room 112
• New and Returning STREAM members - Today at lunch - Room 270

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Intramural Soccer

Intramural soccer starts this Thursday at lunch. Eight teams play. All participants must check the schedule.

Boys' Hockey

All hockey players must see Mr. Vujacic at lunch this week. Come to the PHE office with forms & money.

Reach for the Top

This is your last week to get Reach for the Top forms and hand them in. If you love trivia and shows like Jeopardy, this is the club for you!! Pick up your forms in the office.

Wednesday Ball

There will be no Wednesday Ball today at lunch due to the Sr. Girls Basketball tournament. See you next week.

DECA

This announcement is for all DECA members. There will be a mandatory meeting on Thursday October 9th at lunch in room 245.

Meetings of the Day

• DECA - Thursday 9th at Lunch - Room 245
• Breast Cancer Campaign - Wed @ beginning of lunch - Room 274
• My Martingrove Exec - Today at Lunch - Room 105
• BAC - October 10th - Room 144
• MEC (General members, all grades) - Friday 10th @ lunch - Room 141

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

• Ground breaking research on prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment has all been made possible because of you and your generous donations!! Last year MCI was able to donate over $600 to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
• More week needs to be done and your support helps to fund the work of dedicated breast cancer scientists and clinicians.

Are you interested in helping out???? Well, there is a meeting: Wed. Oct. 8th in room 274 at beginning of lunch.

Please join us.

Beginning this week we will be distributing pink ribbons to anyone who is able to donate. Stay tuned for other events too.

Resource Center

To all MCI staff, students, volunteers, the library will be closed from Tuesday October 7th to Thursday October 9th. Volunteering will resume next week.

Boys' Hockey

All hockey players must see Mr. Vujacic at lunch this week. Come to the PHE office with forms & money.

United Way Council

Are you interested in climbing the CN Tower? Join the Martingrove Enbridge CN Tower Climb Team today! Register by October 8th at www.unitedwaytoronto.com/climb.

Thank you!

Intramural Soccer

Intramural soccer starts this Thursday at lunch. Eight teams play. All participants must check the schedule.

Reach for the Top

This is your last week to get Reach for the Top forms and hand them in. If you love trivia and shows like Jeopardy, this is the club for you!! Pick up your forms in the office.

Meetings of the Day

• DECA - Thursday 9th at Lunch - Room 245
• Sr + Jr Rugby - Today Afterschool - Practice on the back field
• Tennis - Tuesday afterschool - Rm. 236
• Beacon Exec Meeting - Tuesday at Lunch - Rm. 140

Monday, October 6, 2014

Gifted/AP PLC

This is just a reminder of today's Gifted/AP PLC committee meeting at the start of lunch in Rm 236.

University Visits

Two universities are visiting MCI tomorrow: the University of Guelph-Humber at lunch, and McMaster at 8a.m. This is a change from the time in the agenda! If you want to meet a rep from McMaster, please come to room 106 at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning.

Loran Award Application Deadline

In order to be considered as one of Martingrove's nominees for the Loran Award, you must submit a print-out of the online application to the Guidance office by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Octover 14. Se Ms. Archer for more information.

Rugby

There will be a quick grade 10 rugby meeting today after school. We will practice tomorrow after school.

Grade 12 Enrichment Opportunity at the University of Waterloo!!

Exceptional students from across Canada are invited to join a community of peers for a unique enrichment experience this November called Road Map to Research.

Expect an immersive, pre-university experience including an introduction to the art and science of reading academic papers, an opportunity to explore cutting-edge research discoveries with professors. and the chance to engage with current student researchers.

Application deadline: Wednesday, October, 8th, 2014

Speak with Ms. Archer for more information.

Reach for the Top

This is your last week to get Reach for the Top forms and hand them in. If you love trivia and shows like Jeopardy, this is the club for you!! Pick up your forms in the office.

Boys' Hockey

All hockey players must see Mr. Vujacic at lunch this week. Come to the PHE office with forms & money.

Meetings of the Day

• STREAM Emergency Meeting - Today at Lunch - Rm 273
• Tennis - After school; Tues., Oct. 7 - Rm 236
• Music Council Exec - Lunch - Strings Room

Friday, October 3, 2014

Martingrove Cheerleading

Hey Cheerleaders! If you have not done so yet, or are still interested for trying out for this year's MCI Cheer Team, please pick up a tryout form in the gym change room hallway. Remember that if you do not have a filled out form on the tryout day (Oct. 9 @ 7:15) you cannot tryout! Thanks from Nikole and Vanessa!! 

Saturday Tutorials

Need help with Math or Science? Come to Saturday morning tutorials! 9:30- Noon Room 102. See you there!!

Urgent! McMaster University Visit Important Time Change!!!

The McMaster rep will be in room 106 at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, October, 7 (NOT at lunch time!!!)

Grade 12 Enrichment Opportunity at the University of Waterloo!!

Exceptional students from across Canada are invited to join a community of peers for a unique enrichment experience this November called Road Map to Research.

Expect an immersive, pre-university experience including an introduction to the art and science of reading academic papers, an opportunity to explore cutting-edge research discoveries with professors. and the chance to engage with current student researchers.

Application deadline: Wednesday, October, 8th, 2014

Speak with Ms. Archer for more information.

Reminder of Fabulous Volunteering Session

Do you love movies? Baroque music? Historical sites? Plays?

Would you like to earn community service hours by volunteering at one of Toronto's arts festivals or organizations?

You are invited to the Volunteer in Culture fair at the Bloor Hotdocs Cinema tomorrow- Saturday, October 4- from 11-12:30 to learn how you can get involved with amazing arts organizations all over Toronto.

Speak with Ms. Archer for more information.

Meetings of the Day

• Senior and Junior Rugby Meeting - Rm 240 - Lunch
• Gifted Grade 9 Lunch- Auditorium - 11:00 

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Martingrove Cheerleading

Hey Cheerleaders! If you have not done so yet or are still interested for trying out for this years MCI Cheer Team, please pick up a tryout form in the gym change room hallway. Remember that if you do not have a filled out form on the tryout day (October 9 @ 7:15) you cannot tryout! Thanks, from Nikole and Vanessa!

Saturday Tutorials

Need help with Math or Science? Come to Saturday morning tutorials! 9:30 a.m.- Noon, Room 102. See you there!!

Grade 12 Enrichment opportunity at the University of Waterloo!

Exceptional students from across Canada are invited to join a community of peers for a unique enrichment experience this November called Road Map to Research.

Expect an immersive, pre-university experience including an introduction to the art and science of reading academic papers, an opportunity to explore cutting- edge research discoveries with professors, and the chance to engage with current student researchers.

Application deadline: Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Speak with Ms. Archer for more information.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Saturday Tutorials

Need help with Math or Science! Come to Saturday morning tutorials! 9:30 a.m./NOON! Room 102. See you there!!

October is breast cancer awareness month! 

Stay tuned for further announcements for events being held in the month of October. Please support the Canadian foundation with it's research by helping out in any way you can with Martingrove's campaigne. Interested students and staff should speak to Madame Chiummiento.

Martingrove Cheerleading 

Hey Cheerleaders! If you have not done so yet, or are still interested for trying out for this year's cheer team please pick up the tryout forms in the changeroom hallways. Remember that if you do not have a filled out form on the tryout day (Oct 9 @ 7:15) you cannot tryout! Thanks from Nikole and Vanessa!

Library

Congratulations to the winner of MCI's readers of the month program. Grade 9 student Marcus Smith. Keep up the great reading!