Friday, December 19, 2014
Have a safe and happy winter vacation and have a happy holiday season from Good Morning Martingrove!
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Relay for Life
Hey Martingrove! Friendly reminder that Relay for Life committee application forms are due to the mailbox in the office TODAY. Join the fight against cancer and help make Relay at MCI a great success!
NDW4M - Issues of Indigenous Peoples in a Global Context and
FSF4U – University Preparation French
There are rules about eLearning eligibility - speak with your counsellor for more information.
See the poster in Guidance or speak with your counsellor for more information.
Applications are due January 18.
The Martingrove Scholarship Committee deadline for the Schulich Leaders Scholarship is January 23, and the deadline for Western University’s National Scholarship is February 4.
Breakfast Club/Nutrition Program
Hey Nutrition Program! This is a reminder that sweaters are only THIRTEEN dollars if you are interested in ordering one. Money is due to Mina, Mrs. Ferguson, or Mrs. Szlapetis by THIS FRIDAY! Thanks guys!TDSB eLearning Update
Most TDSB semester 2 eLearning courses are completely full, but two new options have been added:NDW4M - Issues of Indigenous Peoples in a Global Context and
FSF4U – University Preparation French
There are rules about eLearning eligibility - speak with your counsellor for more information.
Paid Summer Internship At The Hospital For Sick Children
Students of Aboriginal or African heritage are invited to apply for a 6 week summer research opportunity at the Hospital for Sick Children.See the poster in Guidance or speak with your counsellor for more information.
Applications are due January 18.
Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
Looking for something to do over the break? Why not work on some scholarship applications?The Martingrove Scholarship Committee deadline for the Schulich Leaders Scholarship is January 23, and the deadline for Western University’s National Scholarship is February 4.
Meetings of the Day
- Key Club - @ Lunch - Room 169
- Beacon - @ Lunch - Room 140
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Summer Jobs With Toronto Parks And Recreation
The city of Toronto is hiring NOW for summer lifeguards, camp counsellors, fitness centre staff and more.Applications are online and must be completed by February 3.
See the poster in Guidance or speak with your guidance counsellor for more information.
Breakfast Club/Nutrition Program
Hey Nutrition Program! This s a reminder that sweaters are only THIRTEEN dollars if you are interested in ordering one. Money is due to Mina, Mrs. Ferguson, or Mrs. Szlapetis by THIS FRIDAY! Thanks guys!MEC
UPDATE! MEC has only one waterbottle left! You can buy it for $3 in front of the gym. So be sure to come early!
Relay for Life
Hey Martingrove! Friendly reminder that Relay for Life committee application forms are due to the mailbox in the office this Thursday. Join the fight against cancer and help make Relay at MCI a great success!
MSME
ATTENTION ALL SMALL MUSIC ENSEMBLE MEMBERS: if you are part of a small music ensemble you must (repeat, MUST) attend a mandatory meeting today at lunch to talk about rehearsal schedules and busking at Plant World.
Library
Remember to sign out a book for holiday reading. Come to the library windows and see some great selections!
Also, to all library volunteers... See you at the holiday party after school today!!!
Prefects
Hello Martingrove,
Do you want to meet Santa? Here`s your chance! Take a picture with Santa Claus today at lunch in the main foyer for only 50 cents! All donations will go to the Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle Campaign, which provides families and individuals in need with basic necessities. Don't miss out on this "santastic" opportunity.
See you there!
MSC
The General List has been posted in the MSC display case in the front foyer. Please be in contact with your exec before the break.
Reach for the Top
Today, the Junior League Round Robin concludes with NOTORIOUS vs SASH.
Meetings of the Day
- No Peer Tutoring Today
- MOD and United Way - Wednesday @ Lunch - Room 112
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
SAC/United Way
The holidays are a time of giving. Please help spread the holiday cheer by donating to the SAC and United Way's  Holiday Charity Drive. Donate personal hygiene and canned food items by the Christmas tree in the foyer by December 17th. Happy holidays!MEC
UPDATE! MEC has only ONE MORE water bottle left!You can buy it for $3 in front of the gym. Be sure to come early!MOD
To all MOD members: there will be a rehearsal today at lunch in front of the aud. Members who do not attend will not be able to participate in the show. See you ALL there!
Relay for Life
Hey Martingrove! Friendly reminder that Relay for Life committee application forms are due to the mailbox in the office this Thursday. Join the fight against cancer and help make Relay at MCI a great success!
Breakfast Club/Nutrition Program
Hey Nutrition Program! This s a reminder that sweaters are only THIRTEEN dollars if you are interested in ordering one. Money is due to Mina, Mrs. Ferguson, or Mrs. Szlapetis by THIS FRIDAY! Thanks guys!
Prefects
Hey MCI! Do you want to meet Santa? Here's your chance! Take a picture with Santa Claus this Wednesday at lunch in the main foyer for only 50 cents! All donations will go to the Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle Campaign, which provides families and individuals in need with basic necessities. Don't miss out on this "santastic" opportunity
Attention Basketball Fans:
Hey Bears! A recent fire in the home of two MCI students, Tatiana and Mariella, left their home completely destroyed. In order to help support them through this difficult time, a buy-out during periods 3 and 4 is happening on Thursday December 18th. For only 3 dollars, you can get out of class to watch our Boys' Bantam, Jr and Sr Basketball teams play ECI and TCI. Snacks will be sold at the game and all profits will go to the family. Tickets are being sold from Friday December 12th, until Wednesday December 17th. Extra donations are welcome. Please come on out and support this great cause. Love, your BAC.
Girls Hockey
The girls hockey team faced Humberside yesterday. After falling behind 4-0, the girls fought back with a great team effort for a 5-5 tie. Great game girls.
Soccer
Intramural soccer continues today. The tier 2 medal games start at the beginning of lunch.
Meetings of the Day
- None!
Monday, December 15, 2014
MEC
Hey Martingrove! MEC is selling its MCI Bear Paw reusable water bottles! They are only $8 and you can buy them in front of the gym from December 10th - 18th.SAC/United Way
The holidays are a time of giving. Please help spread the holiday cheer by donating to the SAC and United Way's Holiday Charity Drive. Donate personal hygiene and canned food items by the Christmas tree in the foyer by December 17th. Happy holidays!Attention Basketball Fans
Hey Bears! A recent fire in the home of two MCI students, Tatiana and Mariella, left their home completely destroyed. In order to help support them through this difficult time, a buy-out during periods 3 and 4 is happening on Thursday December 18th. For only 3 dollars, you can get out of class to watch our Boys' Bantam, Jr and Sr Basketball teams play ECI and TCI. Snacks will be sold at the game and all profits will go to the family. Tickets are being sold from Friday December 12th, until Wednesday December 17th. Extra donations are welcome. Please come on out and support this great cause. Love, your BAC.Prefects
Hello Martingrove,
Do you want to meet Santa? Here's your chance! Take a picture with Santa Claus this Wednesday at lunch in the main foyer for only 50 cents! All donations will go to the Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle Campaign, which provides families and individuals in need with basic necessities. Don't miss out on this "santastic" opportunity.
See you there!
Mr. Finucan's Writers Craft
This is a reminder to Mr. Finucan's Writers Craft Classes to go to the library today at the beginning of period three for the guest speaker presentation.
Meetings of the Day
- <3 GSA <3 - Lunch - Rm. 169
- Music Council - Lunch - Strings Room
- Girls Hockey - Lunch - Rm. 136
Friday, December 12, 2014
Reach for the Top
Today the junior league continues with SASH vs. The Dream Team and PAPE vs. The Asterisks.Are You Looking For A Life-changing Summer Experience?
Students aged 15 – 17 are invited to apply for the Beaverbrook Vimy Prize – a chance to travel to Britain, Belgium and France next summerfor free.Chosen students will visit museums, battlefields, and historical sites, and will meet veterans and members of the French resistance.
Interested? See the poster in Guidance or speak with Ms Archer.
Scholarship For Students Who Intend To Become Teachers
Are you planning to teach elementary or secondary school? Are you applying to the University of Toronto?There is a special scholarship just for you – speak to your Guidance counsellor for more information.
MEC
Hey Martingrove! MEC is selling its MCI Bear Paw reusable water bottles! They are only $8 and you can buy them in front of the gym from December 10th - 18th.Math Contest
Sign up for the AMC (American Math Competition) in the math office before the winter break.
Please see Mr. Saylor if you have any questions.
Relay for Life
Heey Martingrove! Remember this past May, when almost 300 students and staff participated in a fun-filled Relay for Life and raised over $23 000 for the Canadian Cancer Society? Well, Relay is back this year and we need your help to plan it! Pick up a committee application form in the office today! Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of something spectacular!SAC/United Way
The holidays are a time of giving. Please help spread the holiday cheer by donating to the SAC and United Way's Holiday Charity Drive. Donate personal hygiene and canned food items by the Christmas tree in the foyer by December 17th. Happy holidays!Meetings of the Day
- Yoga/Mindfulness - @ Lunch - Small Cafeteria
- MEC Important General/Exec - @ Lunch - Room 141
Thursday, December 11, 2014
MEC
Hey Martingrove! MEC is selling its MCI Bear Paw reusable water bottles! They are only $8 and you can buy them in front of the gym from December 10th - 18th.Math Contest
Sign up for the AMC (American Math Competition) in the math office before the winter break.
Please see Mr. Saylor if you have any questions.
Relay for Life
Heey Martingrove! Remember this past May, when almost 300 students and staff participated in a fun-filled Relay for Life and raised over $23 000 for the Canadian Cancer Society? Well, Relay is back this year and we need your help to plan it! Pick up a committee application form in the office today! Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of something spectacular!SAC/United Way
The holidays are a time of giving. Please help spread the holiday cheer by donating to the SAC and United Way's Holiday Charity Drive. Donate personal hygiene and canned food items by the Christmas tree in the foyer by December 17th. Happy holidays!Reach for the Top
Today the senior league continues with Brunhyldyr and the Enlightened Euphorics vs. Rory and Co., and Bobby Zhou and the Formaldehyde Crew vs. Uggghhh?
Girls Hockey
The girls hockey team lost a hard fought battle 3-1 against Lawrence Park. Next game on Monday.
Meetings of the Day
- United Way - Thursday at lunch
- MEC Important Genera/Exec Meeting - Tomorrow @ lunch - Room 141
- SHSM - Today @ lunch - Room 138
- Peer Tutoring - Today after school - Room 136
- Key Club - Today @ Lunch - Room 169
- Yoga/Mindfulness - Friday @ lunch - Small Cafeteria
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
"Is This Working For You?" prize winners!
Thanks to everyone who took part in the employment workshops yesterday.The following students won amazing prizes-come to Guidance to pick them up.
Yahye Omar, Mustag Egal, Kodey Brennan, Deidre Baldeo, Abdishakur Hilowle, Hannah Muzzatti, Joseph Train, Amin Amin, Geoffrey Lyall and Khalid Osman.
Attention Basketball fans:
Hey Bears! A recent fire in the home of two MCI students, Tatiana and Mariella, left their home completely destroyed. In order to help support them through this difficult time, a buy-out during periods 3 and 4 is happening on Thursday December 18th. For only 3 dollars, you can get out of class to watch our Boys' Bantam, Jr and Sr Basketball teams play ECI and TCI. Snacks will be sold at the game and all profits will go to the family. Tickets are being sold from Friday December 12th, until Wednesday December 17th. Extra donations are welcome. Please come on out and support this great cause. Love, your BAC.Math Contest
Sign up for the AMC (American Math Competition) in the math office before the winter break.Please see Mr. Saylor if you have any questions.
SAC/United Way
The holidays are a time of giving. Please help spread the holiday cheer by donating to the SAC and United Way's Holiday Charity Drive. Donate personal hygiene and canned food items by the Christmas tree in the foyer by December 17th. Happy holidays!Relay for Life
Heey Martingrove! Remember this past May, when almost 300 students and staff participated in a fun-filled Relay for Life and raised over $23 000 for the Canadian Cancer Society? Well, Relay is back this year and we need your help to plan it! Pick up a committee application form in the office today! Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of something spectacular!MEC
Hey Martingrove! MEC is selling its MCI Bear Paw reusable water bottles! They are only $8 and you can buy them in front of the gym from December 10th - 18th.Nutrition Program
This is a reminder to all members of the Nutrition Program of the lunch happening at 12 in Rm. 101. If you have other conflicts, you are welcome to get your lunch before you go to your other meetings.Hope to see you all there!
Love, your Nutrition Program Committee.
Reach for the Top
Today, the Junior League continues with the Happy Noodle Squad Vs. Notorious and the Asterisks Vs. Cram.Meetings of the Day
- Girls Hockey - Lunch - Rm. 136
- MEC Important General/Exec Meeting - Friday @ Lunch - Rm. 141
- Art Club - Lunch - Rm. 114
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Relay for Life
Heey Martingrove! Remember this past May, when almost 300 students and staff participated in a fun-filled Relay for Life and raised over $23 000 for the Canadian Cancer Society? Well, Relay is back this year and we need your help to plan it! Pick up a committee application form in the office today! Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of something spectacular!Library
Thinking ahead to the holiday season? Need some bright ideas that are reasonably priced? The answer is here today! Tuesday, December 9th the Doug Miller Book Fair will be set up in the main lobby. Books are available for all ages and interests!Math Contest
Sign up for the AMC (American Math Competition) in the math office before the winter break.
Please see Mr. Saylor if you have any questions.
MEC
Hey Martingrove! MEC is selling its MCI Bear Paw reusable water bottles! They are only $8 and you can buy them in front of the gym from December 10th - 18th.
Girls Hockey
The girls ice hockey team defeated Mowat 7-2. Claire Thompson and rookie sensation Megan Trupp both had 3 goals each. Strong game by rookie Maddie Smart Reed who scored a great slapshot goal. Next game Wednesday against Lawrence Park.
SAC/United Way
The holidays are a time of giving. Please help spread the holiday cheer by donating to the SAC and United Way's Holiday Charity Drive. Donate personal hygiene and canned food items by the Christmas tree in the foyer by December 17th. Happy Holidays!
Meetings of the Day
Short day; no meetings!
Monday, December 8, 2014
SAC
The holiday season is a time of giving. Give back to the SAC and the United Way Holiday Drive by donating personal hygiene and canned in the foyer beneath the Christmas tree. All items will be donated to Ernestine's Woman's Shelter and the drive will run from Tuesday to Friday this week.
Library
Thinking ahead to the holiday season? Need some bright ideas that are reasonably priced? The answer will be here tomorrow! Tuesday, Dec 9th, the Doug Miller Book Fair will be set in the main lobby. Books are available for all ages and interests!
Amnesty
Hey Martingrove, Amnesty's Holiday sale will be happening from now until Dec 8th at lunch in the gym hallway. Buy cost friendly presents for your friends and teachers. All presents will be delivered to home room classes, There will also be a ''guess the candy'' contest and a raffle draw. See you there!MEC
Hey Martingrove! MEC is selling it's MCI Bear Paw reusable water bottles! They are only $8 and you can but them in front of the gym!Reach for the top
Today the Sr. league continues with TANC vs Rory and CO.English Dept.
There will be a meeting today at lunch in Rm. 142 for all students who are going on the trip to England in March. If you are still interested in the trip but haven't handed in your form, please come to the meeting also and speak to Mrs. Kite (Thank you :) )Meetings of the Day
- <3 GSA <3 @ lunch in Rm. 169
- Girls Hockey @ lunch Rm. 136
A Special Announcement From Mr. Nigro
All club presidents whose clubs are planning on preforming in the holiday assembly on the 19th must attend a meeting with Mr. Nigro on Monday at the start of lunch in the auditorium.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Amnesty
Hey Martingrove, Amnesty's Holiday Sale will be happening from now to December the 8th at lunch in the gym hallway. Buy cost-friendly presents for your friends and teachers. All presents will be delivered to home room classes. There will also be a "Guess the Candy" contest and a raffle draw! See you there.
MEC
Hey Martingrove! MEC is selling its MCI Bear Paw reusab;e water bottles! They are only 8 dollars and you can buy it in front of the gym.
Library
Thinking ahead to the holiday season? Need some bright ideas that are reasonably priced? The answer will be here next week! On Tuesday December the 9th, the Doug Miller Book Fair will be set up in the main lobby. Books are available for all ages and interests!
MSC Exectutive
Reminder to exec all general list are due to Starre and George by tomorrow. To everone, the MSC general lists will be posted next week.
Stay tuned for additional information!
You need to hand in your application ASAP to reserve your spot in the workshops next Tuesday morning.
Come to Guidance if you have any questions.
Stay tuned for additional information!
“Is This Working For You?” Is Coming Soon!
Were you invited to take part in workshops about youth employment laws, social media and jobs, how to ace an interview and more?You need to hand in your application ASAP to reserve your spot in the workshops next Tuesday morning.
Come to Guidance if you have any questions.
Applying To College Or University?
Are you scared about getting started? Do you need some quiet time at a computer to work on your application? Do you want to get some help from a Guidance Counsellor without missing class?Come to school tomorrow morning –Friday, December 5 - between 9:00 and 11:30 to work on your college or university applications! Guidance counsellors will be available to help you in any way.
Meetings of the Day
- AFC Executive - Today at lunch - Auditorium
- Key Club - Today at lunch Yearbook Photo
- Mandatory BAC General Council - @ Lunch - Room 144
- SHSM - @ lunch - Room 136
- Peer Tutoring + Homework Help - After school - Room 136
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Library
Thinking ahead to the holiday season? Need some bright ideas that are reasonably priced? The answer will be here next week! On Tuesday December the 9th, the Doug Miller Book Fair will be set up in the main lobby. Books are available for all ages and interests!
Guidance
P.I.N.S ARE IN!!!
Are you applying to an Ontario university this year? You need to have a Personal Identification Number! Pick yours up in Guidance ASAP!
Any questions about applying to college or university? Talk with your friendly and informative guidance counsellor.
Are you applying to an Ontario university this year? You need to have a Personal Identification Number! Pick yours up in Guidance ASAP!
Any questions about applying to college or university? Talk with your friendly and informative guidance counsellor.
MMUN
MMUN registration has been extended! We will be accepting application forms and money until Thursday December the 4th in front of the gym.
Amnesty
Hey Martingrove, Amnesty's Holiday Sale will be happening from now to December the 8th at lunch in the gym hallway. Buy cost-friendly presents for your friends and teachers. All presents will be delivered to home room classes. There will also be a "Guess the Candy" contest and a raffle draw! See you there.
MEC
Hey Martingrove! MEC is selling its MCI Bear Paw reusab;e water bottles! They are only 8 dollars and you can buy it in front of the gym.
MOD
Hey MOD! Just a reminder for all members to attend the meeting as we will be taking our yearbook photo today! Also today is the progress check so bring in your dresses! See you there.
Wrestling Team
There will be a brief meeting for all wrestlers going to tomorrow's wrestling meet at Silverthorn at the beginning of lunch in Rm. 245, BE ON TIME.
Meetings of the Day
- Art Club - @ lunch - Rm. 114
- Wrestling Team-for all members going to Silverthorn tomorrow @ lunch-Rm.245
- Sr. Girls Volleyball team-@ lunch-Rm. 136
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Amnesty
Hey Martingrove,
Amnesty's Holiday Sale will be happening from now to Dec. 8th at lunch in the gym hallway. Buy cost friendly presents for your friends and teachers. All presents will be delivered to home room classes. There will also be a guess the candy contest and a raffle draw. See you there.
Amnesty's Holiday Sale will be happening from now to Dec. 8th at lunch in the gym hallway. Buy cost friendly presents for your friends and teachers. All presents will be delivered to home room classes. There will also be a guess the candy contest and a raffle draw. See you there.
Girls Hockey
The girls hockey team started their season with a win over Nothern Secondary, 4-0. Rookie goalie Taylor Gallow had the shut out ad rookie forward Erin Walkovich had 2 goals. Excellent team performance.
Library
Thinking ahead to the holiday season? Need some bright ideas that are reasonably priced? The answer will be here next week! Tuesday December 9th, the Doug Miller Book Fair will be set up in the main lobby. Books are available for all ages and interests!
Intramural
Intramural dodgeball signups continue this week. The deadline to get your team in is Thursday.
Intramural soccer playoffs begin today. All teams must check the schedule.
Nutrition Program
Attention MCI Nutrition Program! If you are interested in getting a sweater, please fill out the sheet in Rm 101 by the end of this week. Money will be collected next week.
MMUN
Good news, Martingrove
MMUN Registration has been extended! We will be accepting application forms and money until Thursday, Dec 4 in front of the gym.
Meetings of the Day
- Peer Tutoring + Homework Help - Tues. after school 3:15-4:15 - Room 136
- Anime Club - Today @ lunch - Room 141
- Beacon - Today @ lunch - Room 140
- Amnesty Yearbook Photo - Today @ Lunch - Room 266
- MSME Yearbook Picture - Today @ Lunch - Strings Room
- MyMCI Yearbook Photo - Today @ Lunch - Room 105
Monday, December 1, 2014
Engineering
Congratulations to our Senior Engineering design team; Philip, Areeb, Denton and Jiwan for winning the "University of Toronto High School Design Challenge"!!! They bested almost 60 other schools to take the title!!!
Semi-Formal
Hey Martingrove! Semi-formal tickets are STILL ON SALE! You can buy them in the conference room today and tomorrow. Tuesday is the absolute last day you can buy them. Tickets are $50 for students and $55 for guests. Come to Semi! Love your SAC.
Nutrition Program
Attention MCI Nutrition Program! If you are interested in getting a sweater, please fill out the sheet in Rm 101 by the end of this week. Money will be collected next week.
Key Club
Hey Martingrove! The season of giving has arrived, and you know what that means: Key Club is holding their annual Candy Cane sale! This year, proceeds go towards the Kiwanis ELIMINATE project, which aims to end maternal and neonatal tetanus in dveloping countries. A contribution of just $2 is enough to vaccinate both a mother and her child! Candy canes will be sold for 50 cents each in the conference room starting on Monday, December 8th, and be delivered to your sweeties on Dec 18th. Remember bears: a candy cane for your bae = a vaccine for a baebae. :)
Reach for the Top
The junior league continues today with CRAM vs. PAPE
MMUN
Good news, Martingrove
MMUN Registration has been extended! We will be accepting application forms and money until Thursday, Dec 4 in front of the gym.
Meetings of the Day
- <3 GSA <3 - @ Lunch - Room 169
- Martingrove Dance Production - @ Lunch - Room 171
- Girls Hockey - @ Lunch - Room 136
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